In today's Opening Thought, Matt highlights three of the most interesting athletes in action tonight. 

Airing daily from 2-4pm and hosted by Matthew Cauz, Game Play is Canada’s first daily sports talk show focused on sports betting and fantasy that provides listeners with the inside edge on every sport's latest lines, greatest prop bets and up-to-date information.

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Matt's Opening Thought - October 1st, 2026

In the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz ranks the most compelling athletes playing tonight. Then Matt is joined by longtime NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau to breaks down how hard the first month might be for Jim Hiller with so many new players being worked into the lineup.

Assessing Hiller's start as Leafs' head coach | Game Play: Oct. 1, 2026 - Hour 1

Analyst at the NHL Network, Mike Kelly joins Game Play to chat about Raddysh's uncharacteristic Maple Leafs debut, signs of optimism from the Leafs and the Oilers' nightmare season debut.

Kelly on Raddysh's uncharacteristic Maple Leafs debut, signs of optimism for the Leafs and the Oilers' nightmare season opener

In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to The Athletic senior NHL writer Sean McIndoe about the best and worst moments from the Leafs' loss to the Canadiens. Then Matt is joined by NHL Network analyst Mike Kelly to discuss his impressions of the Leafs' acquisition of Kirill Marchenko.

Matt's Opening Thought - October 1st, 2026

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