Former NHLer and Oilers analyst Rob Brown (2:07) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Edmonton's task ahead without Connor McDavid. He discusses their schedule picking up in difficulty, how they're different from this time last season, whether they need to make a trade and their Broberg regret. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Pacific Division landscape this season. Kyp and Bourne regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Pettersson's concerning play in Vancouver, Valeri Nichuskin returning to Avs practice and pressure mounting on Montgomery in Boston.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne kick off Friday's edition of Real Kyper and Bourne with Doug MacLean (4:35) to break down his NHL division winners, compare the outlooks for the Maple Leafs and Senators, and weigh in on Toronto's Arizona team trip. He also discusses how the Leafs should handle Gavin McKenna early on, shares his thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck and Dylan Larkin trade speculation, and examines the ripple effects of the rising salary cap. Later, the crew answers some listener texts and continues the conversation on how the cap hike could reshape the league.

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Former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (2:53) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about why the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets are the two most interesting teams to start the season, the Jets finding success without Connor Hellebuyck, Dylan Larkin playing through his trade request, why he sees a less dominant Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna's usage, and why rebuilding through the draft will be difficult for franchises like Vancouver and Calgary. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to read listener's messages from across the country!

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