Gager is still soaking up the sun in Mexico, but Tom Gazzola is in to fill the crease!

They discuss @Alex Ovechkin’s comments about the @Toronto Maple Leafs “only playing for themselves,” before scoring twice against them (including the OT winner), and whether it will have a galvanizing effect on the team.

But first, they get things started talking about @Leon Draisaitl’s amazing October performance and what it means for the rest of the @Edmonton Oilers.

This takes them right into the Popeyes Poll Question: Where would you have Draisaitl ranked in the NHL?

This brings them to a discussion about toughness around the modern NHL and what role it still plays.

They look at the @Dustin Byfuglien situation and what his ankle surgery means for the @Winnipeg Jets.

Kris Abbott from Odds Shark calls in to give some of his best NHL bets, including Draisaitl’s odds for winning the Hart Trophy, betting on teams in the Pacific Division, and the best strategy for riding a team for profit.

They discuss @Taylor Hall’s comments on being booed by the @New Jersey Devils fans, and what that means for this future with the team.

Kass tells some stories from his Junior days, and they compare the @Sonny Milano and @Andrei Svechnikov goals.

They finish off with another edition of Keep It or Clip It: