First Impressions, Bruins Identity & Long Island Lookahead

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today’s show with a look back on all the action from opening night in the NHL! They touch on the Panthers’ OT victory over the reigning champion Hurricanes, the Canadiens’ narrow 3-2 victory over the Maple Leafs, and the Canucks’ back-and-forth contest with the Oilers. Andrew Raycroft (27:06), NESN analyst and former NHL netminder, joins the boys to share his takeaways from the Bruins’ opening night shutout over the Rangers and dive into the team’s identity this season and outlook this season. Later, NHL on Prime analyst and former Islander, Thomas Hickey (51:28) checks in ahead of tonight’s season opener against the Maple Leafs. They chat about Matthew Schaefer’s outlook heading into his sophomore season in the NHL, the importance of Ilya Sorokin’s health and Semyon Varlamov steadiness in relief, and the key players down the lineup that can drive the Isles’ success. 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.