Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the week by reviewing the Toronto Maple Leafs up-and-down weekend. The guys gauge the disappointment of Friday’s loss to Washington against the satisfaction of Saturday’s win, noting the unusual nature of a less dominant 7–2 victory over Pittsburgh. They highlight emerging positives, including Dennis Hildeby’s strong play, the potential for giving Joseph Woll more rest, Max Domi’s fit in the lineup, and effective defensive pairings despite injuries. After the break, they shift to the Toronto Raptors’ losses to Charlotte and New York, evaluating what the results reveal about the team’s status as an Eastern Conference contender, their scoring concerns when Brandon Ingram struggles, and how the group measures up to preseason expectations. They wrap up the hour with NFL talk, touching on perceptions of the 49ers, the boundaries of trash talk, the legitimacy of the Panthers, and Max Brosmer’s rough performance.

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