The Drop: Connor McDavid vs. Auston Matthews: Who’s better?

Arda Öcal and Greg Wyshynski are joined by ESPN’s AJ Mleczko on The Drop to weigh in on the Buffalo Sabres hype train, break down what’s going on with the Islanders and analyze whether the Golden Knights are on track to repeat. Then, the guys rank the NHL's Top 10 Pure Goal Scorers and finally solve the problem of the Toronto Maple Leaf’ ever-changing goal song.

0:00 Welcome back to The Drop!

0:42 The Leafs need a goal song – or do they?

7:50 Power Rankings! Hockey’s top PURE goal-scorers

8:50 Why rookie Connor Bedard belongs in the top 10

10:04 ‘Center Stage Thompson’

10:55 Nathan Mackinnon scored 42 goals last year, 41 in 2018-2019

11:30 Connor McDavid’s beautiful goals

13:20 Jason Robertson back-to-back 40 goal seasons, 46 last year

13:38 Why Leon Draisaitl ranks ahead of teammate McDavid

14:48 Mikko Rantanen is trending up

15:42 Don’t count out Alex Ovechkin

17:17 The numbers don’t lie about David Pastrnak

17:49 Auston Matthews’ unpredictable shot has changed the game – Arda

19:51 Olympic gold medalist & Ping Pong champ AJ Mleczko joins The Drop!

22:20 What is AJ’s read on the Sabres this season?

25:50 Vegas Golden Knights have a new swag

30:20 New goal song? No Problem! Call Justin Bieber

32:04 Expectations for the Leafs and Oilers

37:00 How ‘bout those Islanders?

40:35 Search for Merch: Showcasing hockey treasures (ft an NHL blankie and a very special puck)

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