Holy jumpin', folks! Can you smell that? It is the crisp, beautiful scent of professional hockey returning to our lives. Forget the off-season doldrums; we have a jam-packed schedule tonight that has me itching to get back into the broadcast booth. We are looking at a heavy hitter of a night with Montreal and Toronto playing a home-and-home set that is sure to be pure chaos. Then, look out West—we have Dallas hitting St. Louis, Winnipeg heading into Edmonton, and a wild Central clash between Chicago and Minnesota. To cap it all off, Vegas takes on LA and Vancouver skates into Seattle. As a die-hard Red Wings fanatic, I’m always keeping one eye on the rest of the league, and tonight is the perfect chance to see who looks sharp. Whether you are watching for the skill, the grit, or just the pure joy of the game, tonight’s slate has a little something for everyone. Grab your jerseys, settle into your favorite chair, and let’s get ready to drop the puck. It’s time to see which teams are ready to make a statement early. Let’s go, hockey!