The NHL schedule is almost here, but what should Opening Night actually look like?

Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti build their dream Opening Night slate, including why a Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers opener could be the marquee matchup the NHL has been waiting for. They also debate whether the Leafs should face the Panthers, Senators or Canadiens to kick off the season, before creating the ultimate three-game Opening Night schedule.

Plus:

🏒 The ideal Maple Leafs Opening Night opponent
🏒 Matthews vs. McDavid on Opening Night?
🏒 Our dream NHL Opening Night schedule
🏒 Brandon Pridham reunites with Kyle Dubas in Pittsburgh
🏒 Nick Robertson signs a new deal with the Penguins
🏒 Could 6 p.m. NHL start times become the new normal?

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