Opening Week Storylines: Nick Cotsonika on Marner & McKenna; Tom Gulitti on Ovi & Metro; McDavid Extension in EDM

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As the puck drops on the 2025-2026 season, Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com columnist Nick Cotsonika (18:47) to discuss Mitch Marner’s debut with the Vegas Golden Knights and Gavin McKenna’s collegiate debut with Penn State, and NHL.com senior writer Tom Gulitti (38:51) to chat about Alex Ovechkin’s future in Washington as the 40-year-old superstar starts his 21st NHL season. The guys open the show with reaction to this week’s season-opening storylines and Connor McDavid’s extension in Edmonton. Dan and Shawn close the show with their predictions for this season’s major award winners.

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