Summary
On the eve of the NHL season opener, the Toronto Maple Leafs traded Matthew Knies, Steven Lorentz, Emil Andrae, and a second-round pick to the Columbus Blue Jackets in a massive deal for Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood and Elvis Merzlikins.Mike DiStefano and Dave Morassutti break down the stunning trade and what it means for the Maple Leafs.Why was Toronto willing to move on from Knies? What does Kirill Marchenko bring that the Leafs didn't have? The guys dive into Marchenko's elite speed, goal-scoring ability and play-driving skills and whether he can take his game to another level playing alongside Auston Matthews.The guys also hear directly from Locked On Blue Jackets host Jay Forster, who explains why Columbus was willing to move Marchenko, what Leafs fans should expect from their new forward and the biggest question surrounding his game.Plus, the guys discuss the $12.5 million extension Marchenko signed with Toronto, what the deal could look like as the salary cap rises, the loss of Knies' physicality and whether the Leafs have gone too far toward skill and analytics.Then it's time for Game 1 of 84!The Maple Leafs open the season against the Montreal Canadiens with Marchenko potentially making his Toronto debut. Can Auston Matthews and his new linemate get the Leafs off to a winning start?Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Aura CybersecurityStart your free trial today at https://aura.com/aware. Protect yourself now.Butcher BoxIf you're looking for an easier way to get great meals on the table, give ButcherBox a try. Go to https://ButcherBox.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ribeye, new york strip, or filet mignon in every box for a year with free shipping always.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.KALSHIToday's episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade whats next.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see whats waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.