On this episode of the Upon Further Review Podcast, we begin by breaking down the Maple Leafs’ start to the season, including Knies’ electric start (5:19), the Liljegren trade (24:00), Nylander’s reduction in ice time (34:08), and the splitting of PP1 (39:05). Next, we analyse the recent contract extensions of Carter Verhaeghe (43:22) and Alexis Lafrenière (49:53). With our newest segment “It’s Only Early But…,” we take a look at the Bruins’ poor start (1:05:47), Caufield’s and Connor’s early bids for the Rocket Richard (1:15:54), and the Avalanche’s need to turn their season around (1:29:28).