Beckett Senica, Beckett Snuggerud and Matthew Schaefer anchor a new Start, Stash, and Cut format, dissecting rookie upside and early role-essentials for fantasy owners. Brady Kachuk's four-week absence sparks waiver-wire pivots around Shane Pinto and Dylan Cousins as Ottawa reshapes its forward group and top-six depth. The convo weighs NHL-ready talent, with Senica in Anaheim, Snuggerud in St. Louis, and Schaefer in New York, while a four-game betting slate leans into Tage Thompson, Buffalo, and Panthers angles.

The hosts hype Snuggerud as the closest to NHL readiness and Schaefer as the immediate starter, while Senica remains the upside swing. Parallel bets highlight a rest-of-week plan and a recurring weekly segment, plus in-house waverwire Sundays to keep fantasy rosters sharp as the Ducks, Islanders and Blues push for breakout runs.

Leafs explode to a convincing win over Nashville as Auston Matthews reclaims his stride, Finishing with decisive strides, strong board work, and two empty-netters that underscore his 200-foot impact. Nylander re-emerges with chemistry on Matthews’ wing, while Max Domi adds veteran pace and a crisp setup. Rookie Easton Cowan absorbs punishment but shows a high motor that could sharpen Toronto’s balance as Primo steadies the crease.

Toronto’s pace dominates from the drop, aided by a coach’s timely timeout that refocused the group and forced the Predators into mistakes. The Leafs’ schedule-soft start is paying dividends, giving Matthews and Co. a chance to stack wins and confidence. On Thursday, a Ranger test looms, demanding continued physicality from Cowan and tighter defense from the backend.

Fantasy managers should note Matthews’ resurgence, Domi’s playmaking touch, and Primo’s growing comfort as Toronto seeks consistency in a month featuring several winnable tilts. With Canucks on the radar and Rangers next, rostering Leafs assets remains appealing but requires monitoring Nylander’s integration and Cowan’s bite at 4th line minutes.