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Brent Wallace joins Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski to discuss Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa, the reception he'll receive, what the environment will be like, the promise by Brady to donate jerseys to the Boys and Girls Club, and more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brady Tkachuk returns to Ottawa for the first time as a member of the Florida Panthers, and all eyes are on how Senators fans will welcome their former captain! Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski break down one of the most anticipated homecomings of the NHL season as Tkachuk prepares to face the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre. Will he be greeted with cheers, boos, or a little bit of both? The guys discuss Tkachuk’s comments about donating any Senators jerseys thrown onto the ice to BGC Ottawa, what his departure has meant to the organization, how his former teammates might approach the matchup, and what kind of atmosphere to expect in Ottawa. Elsewhere around the NHL, Dylan Larkin has reportedly expanded his list of acceptable trade destinations to 10 teams! Marek and Wyshynski examine the potential landing spots for the Detroit Red Wings forward, which contenders could put together a realistic trade package, and how a Larkin deal could shake up the league. They also dive into the uncertain future of restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson, potential trade returns for the young defenceman, and the difficult decisions facing Detroit’s front office. Plus, the Connor Hellebuyck saga continues in Winnipeg. What’s next for the Jets goaltender, which teams could emerge as serious trade partners, and how much longer can this situation remain unresolved? Later, Brent Wallace of Coming in Hot joins the show to discuss the launch of their new website as part of the Nation Network! Wallace also provides an inside look at the feeling around Ottawa ahead of Brady Tkachuk’s return, the Senators’ start to the season, the expected reaction from the crowd, and what this highly anticipated matchup means to the city.

Steve Werier joins Jeff and Greg to break down one of the biggest questions facing the Toronto Maple Leafs: their salary cap and tagging complications following the acquisition of Kirill Marchenko. What are the Leafs’ limitations when it comes to acquiring immediate assets? How could their current cap situation restrict their options, and what moves might Toronto need to make to get the money and contracts to work? From navigating the NHL salary cap to finding creative ways to improve the roster, the guys examine the challenges facing the Maple Leafs and what could come next.

On today’s episode of The Sheet, Jeff Marek and Greg Wyshynski break down the biggest stories around the NHL, including the latest in the Connor Hellebuyck saga as the Winnipeg Jets star’s suspension approaches its end. With the October 23 deadline looming, what happens next for Hellebuyck and the Jets? The guys also discuss Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, Quinn Hughes returning to Vancouver on Sunday, and more of the biggest headlines from around the hockey world. Then, Steve Werier joins Jeff and Greg to break down one of the biggest questions facing the Toronto Maple Leafs: their salary cap and tagging complications following the acquisition of Kirill Marchenko. What are the Leafs’ limitations when it comes to acquiring immediate assets? How could their current cap situation restrict their options, and what moves might Toronto need to make to get the money and contracts to work? From navigating the NHL salary cap to finding creative ways to improve the roster, the guys examine the challenges facing the Maple Leafs and what could come next. Plus, the latest NHL news, trade speculation, contract implications and analysis you won’t want to miss.

It's a massive week of reunions, revenge games, and major storylines across the NHL! Jeff Marek is joined by Shayna Goldman on today's episode of The Sheet to break down a wild weekend of hockey, including the Calgary Flames snapping the Carolina Hurricanes' seven-game winning streak, the Philadelphia Flyers finally earning their first win of the season against the Ottawa Senators, and the Toronto Maple Leafs dropping their third consecutive game. What's going wrong in Toronto? Jeff and Shayna examine Auston Matthews' comments about urgency, the Maple Leafs' defensive struggles, and whether Toronto has the assets to pull off a trade that could help strengthen its blue line and get the season back on track. Plus, it's a week of returns and revenge games across the NHL! Brady Tkachuk heads back to Ottawa to face the Senators for the first time since joining the Florida Panthers, while Quinn Hughes makes his highly anticipated return to Vancouver as a member of the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, Connor Hellebuyck's suspension is nearing its end, leaving major questions surrounding his future with the Winnipeg Jets, his contract demands, and the rapidly approaching Heritage Classic. Could Hellebuyck return to Winnipeg and get the deal he's looking for? Jeff Marek and Shayna Goldman discuss all that and more on today's episode of The Sheet!