Mike Zeisberger joins; Leafs miss Marner, Ducks Soaring, Stamkos' future, Mailbag: Makar contract

Mike Zeisberger joins; Leafs miss Marner, Ducks Soaring, Stamkos' future, Mailbag: Makar contract

Author: National Hockey League November 5, 2025 Duration: 42:13
Dan and Shawn are joined by NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger (16:25) to talk about the state of the Maple Leafs, their lack of scoring and their efforts to replace Mitch Marner's playmaking ability in their lineup. Plus, he talks about his conversation with Bill Armstrong of the Utah Mammoth and provides some perspective on Joe Thornton as he gets inducted into the Hall of Fame next week. The guys start the episode discussing the Anaheim Ducks, Cutter Gauthier's high level of play and whether or not the team's success is sustainable in the Western Conference. Plus, Dan opens up the mailbag to talk about Cale Makar's next contract and what it could end up being. They wrap the episode up chatting about whether or not the Nashville Predators and Steven Stamkos could part ways at the Deadline and what teams could be a good fit for the 35 year-old winger. 

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