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00:00 - No evidence to say this Maple Leafs team is different The Maple Leafs will be judged on what they do in the playoffs, where the team's superstar core have repeatedly struggled to make an impact but a shaky start to the regular season, including some worrying underlying metrics, suggest Toronto is no more prepared than before for the tests that await. Also on this week's Shot Volume: 11:57...

00:00 - Things Sam Chang missed while on vacation 14:12 - Maple Leafs need Mitch Marner to be great not ok 25:01 - NHL Player Safety consistency was short lived 27:30 - Chicago's handling of Corey Perry's absence creates questions 31:03 - What do non-NHL fans think about the league? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

American Thanksgiving historically means cutoff time for the NHL playoff race. If you're not in by holiday season, your chances of making the playoffs are slim but Edmonton and Minnesota are among the Western Conference teams hoping to buck that trend this year.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

William Nylander and Elias Pettersson are both approaching free agency but do their standout starts to this season prove they perform under pressure and deserve every dollar of their next contract? Also on this week's episode of Zone Time: NHL regional blackouts have have gone too far What happened to Patrik Laine's magic? Predicting Team Canada's roster for 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Can Craig Conroy manage Calgary through a fire sale? 3-on-3 overtime rule changes would be unpopular among fans Panarin has point to prove, making Rangers a problem Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor McDavid says he found out about Jay Woodcroft's dismissal like everyone else but it's hard to believe the Oilers captain had no input in the hiring of Kris Knoblauch, his coach in junior hockey, as new bench boss in Edmonton. Also on this week's show: Unexpected destination for Nikita Zadorov following trade request Connor Bedard is already elite, and he knows it Leafs should re-sign Nyland...

Why trading for an NHL goaltender is harder than ever Tandem goaltender setups have become increasingly popular across the NHL, with only a select group of teams playing a bonafide No. 1 starter. As a result, the Edmonton Oilers are faced with limited trade options after putting Jack Campbell on waivers. Also on this week's Shot Volume: Oilers have narrow margin for error after nightmare start Edm...

Brady Tkachuk and Ottawa's young core are currently playing below the sum of their talent and while head coach D.J. Smith has been instrumental in their development, the Senators might need to make a change on the bench if the team is to make the playoffs this season. 01:05 - Dysfunction in Ottawa 07:34 - Leafs desperately need secondary scoring 16:19 - Can things get any worse for Oilers, Flames?...

Power-play opportunities per team are up from an average of 2.99 per game between 2014 and 2023 to 3.57 so far this season. More penalties mean more goals but not everyone is convinced it's good for the game. Also this week's episode of Shot Volume: Penguins did themselves a hole but is the team playing better than its record suggests? Goaltending not the problem for Tampa Hosted on Acast. See aca...

The Calgary Flames (2-6) are likely to rally from a terrible start to the NHL season but management are already facing questions about the long-term future of the current roster, and whether the team should be sellers come trade deadline. Also on this week's episode: Behind the scenes at NHL Heritage Classic Should NHL coaches be able to review missed penalty calls? NHL rallies around safety after...

Anthony Petrielli and Nick Ashbourne discuss if Alex Ovechkin is showing signs of slowing down, the most impressive NHL teams and their takeaways from 'Frozen Frenzy.' 0:00 - Impressive teams 5:32 - Alex Ovechkin 13:53 - Frozen Frenzy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arizona Coyotes defenseman Travis Dermott used Pride Tape despite the NHL's ban. How will the league respond? Also on the episode: - What's going on with the Oilers? - Andersson's hit on Laine and Calgary appealing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Shot Volume this week: -The value of Maple Leafs' Ryan Reaves -Why zone defense is taking over the NHL -Can Logan Cooley contend for the Calder Trophy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Connor Bedard has shown why he's one of the most highly touted prospects in recent history and there's a pressure that comes with that. Also on this week's show: Can Auston Matthews hit 65+ goals? Ryan Reaves and the Maple Leafs' goal song controversy Everything cool, Edmonton? Can Vancouver sustain its early season success? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

By extending Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck, the Winnipeg Jets are not giving up on its current core, but rather than trying to maintain competitive respectability, do NHL teams need to tear the roster down to return as cup contenders? Also on Shot Volume this week: - How much is elite NHL goaltending really worth? - Which contract year could have a big impact on the NHL? Hosted on Acast. Se...

Winnipeg has doubled down on the team's core by extending Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele to the tune of $8.5M annually per player but can the Jets realistically compete in the Western Conference? Also on this week's show: NHL painting themselves into a corner with pride tape ban Logan Cooley will shine in Connor Bedard's shadow NHL Predictions: Elias Pettersson's contract year will benefit C...

The 2023 first-overall pick hasn't played a minute of meaningful NHL hockey but Connor Bedard's performances for the Chicago Blackhawks in preseason have been very impressive. On the first Zone Time episode of the season, the crew also discuss: Are the Penguins a playoff team? Pressure building on Canadiens' Slafkovsky project Is Tampa Bay in trouble without Andrei Vasilevskiy? Hosted on Acast. Se...

Toronto forward William Nylander is reportedly looking for a new contract north of $10M but while playoff performances suggest the 27-year-old is as valuable as his better-paid teammates, the Maple Leafs can't afford to sign another double-figure deal. On the season finale of Zone Time, Julian and crew also ask which general managers should be allowed to cook and who should be shut down after the...

The Flames face a potential crisis this offseason with Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund, Tyler Toffoli and Noah Hanifin all entering the final year of their contracts, and none of this group of key players willing to consider an extension in Calgary. Also on this week's edition of Zone Time: Matvei Michkov a 'no-brainer' pick in NHL draft No-trade clauses: NHL teams are to blame not players Three f...

Former New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist is certain to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. On this week's episode of Zone Time, Julian and crew debate the Hall of Fame cases for goaltenders Curtis Joseph and Corey Crawford, and they also discuss the teams and GMs under pressure in the NHL offseason. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Florida has struggled to contain the Golden Knights' offense in the Stanley Cup Final, while the Panthers have also lost the scoring touch that fuelled their run through the playoffs. Also on this week's edition of Zone Time: Jonathan Marchessault's story deserving of Conn Smythe Aidin Hill latest to defy NHL goaltending logic How much is Pierre-Luc Dubois worth to the Montreal Canadiens? Hosted o...

A section of Toronto fans are accusing Kyle Dubas of disloyalty after he was hired as President of Hockey Operations by the Pittsburgh Penguins but Omar and the Zone Time crew believe it's time to move on from the Dubas era and respect the former Leafs GM decision. On this week's episode, Arun joins Julian, Sam and Omar to discuss: Connor Bedard speaking out What Leafs fans should expect from Brad...

As two Florida franchises prepare to play for a championship, Panthers star Matthew Tkachuk joined the NBA on TNT panel during the pregame show. Rubbing shoulders with Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal, Tkachuk looked at ease but can the NHL capitalize and market its stars better? Also on this week's show: Would Kyle Dubas prefer a longer-term project in Ottawa over a win-now mission in Pittsbu...

Kyle Dubas is out as Maple Leafs general manager but president Brendan Shanahan remains. If Toronto fails to improve on its 2022-23 showing next season, regardless of who the coach or players are, Shanahan will be held responsible for the course correction gone wrong. The Zone Time ask what kind of GM do the Leafs need and discuss if Sergei Bobrovsky is playing himself into the Hockey Hall of Fame...

Everything is up for debate in Toronto after the Maple Leafs disastrous second-round loss to the Panthers. General manager Kyle Dubas says he'll either resign in Toronto or take a break while all signs point to head coach Sheldon Keefe taking the fall for the team's failure. Meanwhile, with one year left on his contact, Auston Matthews says his intention is to extend his stay in blue and white. Ca...