Robin Lehner’s wild weekend tweetstorm, New York Rangers playoff hopes with Rick Carpiniello, Toronto Maple Leafs high expectations with James Mirtle, Multiple Choice Madness, and more

First, Ian and Hailey discuss Robin Lehner’s weekend tweetstorm essentially accusing NHL teams of medical malpractice, as a reaction to Jack Eichel’s ongoing struggle with the Buffalo Sabres about surgical options for his neck injury, Edmonton Oilers forward Josh Archibald being out indefinitely after a myocarditis diagnosis related to a battle with COVID-19 in the offseason, and more.

Then, The Athletic’s Rick Carpiniello joins the show to talk about playoff expectations for the New York Rangers this season, if the franchise overreacted to last year’s Tom Wilson incident with their offseason moves, Mika Zibanejad’s contract situation, Jack Eichel still as a potential trade target, what Adam Fox’s next deal could look like, Alexis Lafrenière’s future, and more.

Next, The Athletic’s James Mirtle joins the show to give his thoughts on the All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs documentary series, Sheldon Keefe’s extension with the team, Mitch Marner on the hottest hot seat this season, what’s at stake for the Leafs after another playoff disappointment last season, and more.

Plus, to close things out, Ian and Hailey run through a series of Multiple Choice Madness questions including the most anticipated return for a player to his old city this season, if Alex Pietrangelo being amongst the first three Team Canada players added to the roster was surprising, and which veteran defenseman would you take in a fantasy hockey draft.

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