Monday Night Recap, Lessons From the Ranch & Minnesota Running Wild

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the program with a look back on Monday’s NHL action, starting with the Maple Leafs’ 3-1 victory over the Sharks. Luke Gazdic, Sportsnet analyst and former NHLer, joins the boys to chat about his pregame warmup traditions, before sharing his favourite Luke in the Box segments to start the season. Luke also looks into the keys to Toronto’s win over San Jose, the art of blocking shots, the Flyers posting back-to-back wins after a winless first nine games, and if there’s any path for Connor Hellebuyck to reintegrate with the Jets’ locker room. After the break, Justin Bourne (51:08), Real Kyper and Bourne host and author, stops by to share some insight into his new book with Darryl Sutter, Code of the West: Lessons From the Ranch and the Rink. J.B. also takes a look at the Leafs’ start to the season to gauge how the team’s young talent is finding their stride. Finally, The Athletic’s Michael Russo (1:19:19) discusses Jesper Wallstedt’s strong start to the year in Minnesota, the Wild’s injury concerns, the team’s pursuit of Dylan Larkin, Danila Yurov’s form, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.