10 Years Later: Matthews vs. Laine Debate Seems Wild | October 20, 2026 | Frankly Hockey

On Monday night, it was Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg, a battle of the No. 1 and No. 2 picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. That also occurred 10 years to the day after the debate that raged on at the time between No. 1 Auston Matthews and No. 2 Patrik Laine, when what appeared to be the second coming of the Finnish Flash scored three goals to lead a come-from-behind Winnipeg win. How times have changed? A decade later, Laine is out of the league. Frank Seravalli and John Buccigross also discuss the Rangers' hot start at the Garden and any potential concern for Mathew Barzal's lingering injury on the Island. Bucci is also back, as always, with his usual news and notes from around the NHL with Franks 'n Beans. Catch up on recent episodes: ➡️Are the Minnesota Wild showcasing center Danila Yurov for Dylan Larkin?    • Are the Minnesota Wild showcasing center D...   ➡️The Wall of St. Paul: Jesper Wallstedt’s next contract is going to be expensive    • The Wall of St. Paul: Jesper Wallstedt’s n...   ➡️Edmonton Oilers’ Bob Stauffer joins Frankly Hockey    • Edmonton Oilers’ Bob Stauffer joins Frankl...   ➡️LA Kings kicking tires on Connor Hellebuyck https://youtube.com/live/dwao7qUxFhM ➡️Anton Frondell gives the Chicago Blackhawks two franchise players with Connor Bedard    • Anton Frondell, Connor Bedard give the Chi...   ➡️Wrong Order: Should Red Wings have signed Alex DeBrincat after handling Larkin and Edvinsson?    • Wrong Order: Should Red Wings have signed ...   ➡️DeBrincat done, Bedard juiced, Tkachuk thunder https://youtube.com/live/J8uvp5FYxYw ➡️Not New Jersey: Could Jack Hughes join brother Quinn in Minnesota?    • Not New Jersey: Could Jack Hughes join bro...   ➡️Connor McDavid entering GOAT conversation as he hits 800 GP    • Connor McDavid entering GOAT conversation ...   #NHL #Hockey #FranklyHockey #Leafs #GoJetsGo #nhljets #MapleLeafs #NYR #FlyTogether #isles