In today's Opening Thought, off the back of Gavin McKenna's big night, Matt suggests that the NHL would benefit from more hockey-crazy markets like Toronto. 

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 7th, 2026

Forbes Senior Contributor and National Baseball Writer Maury Brown joins Game Play to discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s dominant Game 3 effort, Michael King’s postseason efforts to date, the Yankees’ struggles on both sides of the ball in the ALDS, and why the Brewers v. Padres is the best series of the divisional round. 

Brown on Yamamoto's inevitability in the playoffs, Michael King's impressive Game 3 effort, and the Yankees overall struggles in the ALDS

Maple Leafs Radio Analyst Jim Ralph joins Game Play to discuss Auston Matthews’ vintage performance against the Nashville Predators, why Toronto starting strong this year is so important, Gavin McKenna scoring his first goal of the season, the crowd reaction to the rookie’s first point, and working with Todd Crocker for his first season in the Leafs play-by-play role. 

Ralph on Matthews' vintage performance, the importance of a strong start for Toronto, and McKenna getting on the board

In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz is tasked with making some tough decisions from around the sports world in "This or That". Then Matt is joined by Forbes national baseball writer Maury Brown to discuss the keys to tonight's MLB Postseason action. 

Matt's Opening Thought - October 7th, 2026

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