Just how good is Auston Matthews? What's behind Edmonton and NYR's early struggles?
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Summary: THN's Matt Larkin, Ryan Kennedy and Ken Campbell are back to break down the latest news around the league and Ken's Bladerunner hot takes. The guys discuss: Despite getting older, Chicago and LA have looked like contenders early on (3:24) | The Leafs have been the league's scariest team (8:35) | Where could Auston Matthews rank among Hart trophy candidates? (11:30) | Why are Edmonton and the Rangers playing so poorly? (17:48) | Ken Dryden's views on head contact (28:40) | Plus, answer listener questions (32:23).