Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of the 2025 Signal Listener’s Choice Award nominated 32 Thoughts podcast, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa! They catch up with their takeaways from Opening Night, before previewing tonight's rivalry clash between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs. Friedge shares his takeaways from today's morning skate, Ivan Demidov outlook for his rookie campaign, and how the Leafs lines are shaping up ahead of puck drop. The trio wrap up with thoughts on Kyle Connor's eight-year, $12 million AAV extension to stay in Winnipeg.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's edition of The FAN Hockey Show recapping all the action from Opening Night in the NHL! Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (29:45) joins the program to discuss the optimism in Vancouver this season, if Elias Pettersson can wipe the slate clean, the Canucks' strength between the pipes, and the key pieces to watch. Later, Gary Lawless (49:48), Golden Knights insider, checks in on the depth Las Vegas boasts on offence, how Mitch Marner is fitting in, and who needs to step up in Alex Pietrangelo's absence.

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Matt Marchese and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa continue their tour of the Central Division with Andy Strickland, Blues reporter for FanDuel Sports Network and co-host of the Cam and Strick podcast. He shares his expectations for St. Louis heading into Thursday's season opener with thoughts on Jim Montgomery's impact behind the bench, how to structure the lines, Milan Lucic's injury, Robert Thomas' ceiling, and more! Next up, Emma Lingan (17:20) of The Hockey News and Locked on Predators podcast weighs in on Nashville's path back into contention. She discusses Luke Evangelista's extension, the pressure on Andrew Brunette, Brady Martin's opportunity on the top line, the state of the defence core, and the players she's most excited to watch this year. Later, Cole Bagley (48:20), Mammoth insider for KSL Sports, discusses Utah's playoff potential, the strengths of this lineup, and the team’s difference-makers to keep an eye on.

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