The time has arrived for another episode of The Hockey News Big Show with Katie Gaus, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos. Our hosts discuss and debate some of the biggest topics in the NHL and hockey right now. Here's what they had lined up for this episode: 00:41: The Toronto Maple Leafs have the same record of 6-5-2 after 13 games as last year. What's different? 03:38: Is Leafs coach Craig Berube forcing stars to play too far out of their comfort zone? 07:07: What's been the main reason for the Carolina Hurricanes' hot start? 11:00: Bill Lindsay on NHL Network said Jim Montgomery will not be the coach of the Boston Bruins by Thanksgiving. Agree or disagree? 15:02: Is Kyle Connor one of the league's most underrated players, and will he win the Rocket Richard Trophy? 18:35: Which of the NHL's bottom 10 teams is the most surprising squad to be on the list? 20:45: Which bottom-10 club is most likely to rebound in November? 23:40: The NCAA is expected to vote on eligibility for CHL players on Nov. 7. What could be the ripple effect on the CHL and USHL? 29:35: Are Sweden and Finland underdogs at the 4 Nations Face-Off? 34:20: Nikolaj Ehlers has 474 points in 616 games, which set an NHL record for Danish-born players. Does this solidify him as the greatest Danish-born player ever? 35:49: As the Hockey Hall of Fame inductions take place this week, who remains the biggest snub? 37:18: If Tom Brady had been a hockey star, what NHL superstar would he play like? 39:14: Finland's GM says Patrik Laine can make the 4 Nations roster. Is this likely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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