Former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (2:53) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about why the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets are the two most interesting teams to start the season, the Jets finding success without Connor Hellebuyck, Dylan Larkin playing through his trade request, why he sees a less dominant Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna's usage, and why rebuilding through the draft will be difficult for franchises like Vancouver and Calgary. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to read listener's messages from across the country!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' first win of the 2026-27 season, a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders. They discuss Anthony Stolarz's strong start, Easton Cowan's potential, which line Gavin McKenna fits best on, and John Tavares showing signs of slowing down. Later, Gord Stellick joins the show (35:12) to share his impressions of the Leafs' start, the pressure on McKenna, how Kirill Marchenko changes the team's ceiling, and whether John Chayka is loading up for another early-season trade.

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CEO of Clear Sight Analytics and former NHL goaltender Steve Valiquette (4:09) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help tee up the 16-game Tuesday slate! He discusses what led to Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury, the danger of the reverse VH move, and where the Rangers go without their star goalie. Then, he chats about Linus Ullmark's hot start, early impressions of Sergei Bobrovsky's Leafs tenure, the environments around goalies in Vancouver, Calgary and Philadelphia, why the Canadiens' young tandem of Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobeš is the best in the NHL right now, and whether the Avalanche could be a player in the Connor Hellebuyck sweepstakes. Then, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss JB's new book 'The Code of the West' with Darryl Sutter, Rasmus Dahlin's injury, and whether it's too early to write off the Flyers and Blackhawks.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne begin their national hour touching on Connor Hellebuyck's suspension by the Winnipeg Jets and the teams in the mix for the goalie before bringing in Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (5:04) to weigh in on if the Jets would welcome him back into the locker room after the suspension, Hellebuyck's legacy in Winnipeg, the future of the Jets goalie tandem and the asking price for Connor. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Ottawa Senators extending head coach Travis Green's contract, before wrapping up the show with Monday Night Hockey's David Amber (27:15) to chat about Macklin Celebrini vs. the Maple Leafs in Toronto, John Chayka's trade options, Edmonton Oilers and Montreal Canadiens' start, why he's standing by his early pick for the Washington Capitals to win the 2027 Stanley Cup, Alexander Ovechkin focus in his last year, and the upcoming Senators vs. Florida Panthers game with the return of Brady Tkachuk at the nation's capital.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth to wrap up their road trip. They discuss the team's late rally falling short, Anthony Stolarz's rough start, glaring defensive deficiencies without Chris Tanev in the lineup, and why the Leafs can't wait to make a move for a blueliner. Later, the guys open up the Midweek Mailbag to answer your comments and questions about the Leafs after seven games.

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Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman (8:53) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne on the eve of the NHL's opening day to discuss the developing blockbuster between the Maple Leafs and the Columbus Blue Jackets involving Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko. Friedge breaks down the trade negotiations on both sides of the deal, the Leafs' potential plan for Elvis Merzlikins and Miles Wood, and what the trade says about John Chayka's vision. Then, he shares the latest on Connor Hellebuyck and the Jets, and how the rising cap is changing the NHL's contract landscape. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to share their season predictions, including division winners, Stanley Cup Final teams, and individual award winners.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee tee up the Maple Leafs' home opener against the Canadiens and break down the fallout from Toronto's blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko. The guys discuss where Marchenko fits in the lineup, whether the Leafs' top line is better off today, and if giving up Matthew Knies was the right price to pay. They also revisit John Chayka's comments on why Toronto targeted Marchenko and examine whether there should be concerns about the move. Later, Blue Jackets GM Don Waddell joins the show (32:12) to explain why Columbus dealt Marchenko, why Toronto emerged as the trade partner, and why Knies was the player they wanted in return. Plus, how close was the deal to falling apart? The hour wraps with a final preview of Leafs-Canadiens from Scotiabank Arena.

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Former NHL forward and coach Kirk Muller (4:06) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss how the NHL's opening day is viewed from inside the locker room, the pressure on the Montreal Canadiens ahead of their season opener against the Leafs, how a shortened training camp will impact the start of the season, and the evolving landscape of modern hockey. Later, host of Monday Night Hockey David Amber stops by (26:00) to chat about the optimism in Toronto and Montreal, the Canadian teams' season outlooks, and a potential dogfight for the Calder Trophy. Finally, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to share their impressions of the Hurricanes' banner ceremony, discuss Brock Faber's injury, and predict playoff teams.

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