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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Dan Murphy (2:37) to share an update on Thatcher Demko, if the Vancouver Canucks met their pre-season expectations a month into the year, where other teams in the Pacific Division rank in comparison to the Canucks, how Kiefer Sherwood is outperforming his contract, Jake DeBrusk's transition from Boston to Vancouver and the consistency on the ice from Conor Garland. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee share their thoughts on Connor McDavid's speedy return from injury, Barry Trotz pondering a rebuild in Nashville and John Tortorella's future with the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-0 drubbing over the Bruins and discuss the team rising in Auston Matthews' absence, the bounce-back on the power play, Matthew Knies' star potential, Anthony Stolarz's shutout effort, Chris Tanev's boarding penalty and Conor Timmins turning into a positive presence. Later, former NHL forward Brad May (31:20) shares his thoughts on Craig Berube's physical philosophy, Bobby McMann figuring out his role, whether a physical edge can be taught and how concerned he is for the Leafs as they adjust to a new coach's style.

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Steve Valiquette joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (1:45) to discuss the Maple Leafs' chances to get past Jeremy Swayman without Auston Matthews in the lineup tonight, whether Matthews can get back to his scoring ways when he returns, goalies he's projecting to slot onto Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster and the dwindling number of developing goaltenders in Canada. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Connor McDavid ramping up his recovery, the state of the Pacific Division, the Predators starting to panic and Macklin Celebrini returning for the Sharks.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup tonight against the Boston Bruins and discuss a surprise injury designation for Auston Matthews, Max Domi's opportunity on the top line and Bobby McMann lacking a physical edge. Then, on the Boston side - their slow start and Jim Montgomery's seat heating up after public spats with Marchand and Pastrňák. Helping them dive deeper on the Bruins, NESN analyst Andy Brickley (31:31) discusses their back-to-back shutout wins over the weekend, the returns from their offseason additions, Montgomery's benchings and the depth forwards delivering.

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The Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli (2:52) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss whether November is a good time to make changes to teams' rosters, the impact of the new faces in Washington, the long-term effects of David Pastrňák's benching in Boston, Nicholas Robertson's activity on other GM's phone lines, Vancouver's search to shake up their blueline, head coaches on the hot seat and the pressure on Kevyn Adams in Buffalo. Then, former NHLer and Capitals analyst Alan May (31:04) jumps on to chat about Alexander Ovechkin's goal-scoring in 2024, Pierre-Luc Dubois' fit on the second line, Spencer Carbery's second year behind the bench, and their chances of another post-season berth.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on a pair of back-to-back Leafs losses over the weekend and discuss Auston Matthews' early slump, Matthew Knies emerging as a top-end player, Anthony Stolarz solidifying himself as the starter, the return of the five-forward power play and much more. Later, they evaluate the team's D corps a month into the season, the lack of depth production and Domi's overtime gaffe against the Wild.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Doug MacLean (0:40) for the return of Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac shares his impressions of the Leafs under Craig Berube, the Hurricanes' strong start, whether the Oilers need to make a move in McDavid's absence, the Predators' lost identity, the Bruins spiralling under Jim Montgomery and much more. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Matvei Michkov getting benched in Philly, look at the sputtering Bruins' dwindling playoff hopes and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Kraken on Halloween and discuss Nylander benefitting from constant coaching, another strong showing from the new-look second line, Woll returning to form in his second outing and Benoit's slow start. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (31:52) shares his thoughts from the game and delves into the Leafs' forward depth, the two power-play units, Nick Robertson's future in Toronto and Willy demanding more ice time.

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Former NHLer and Oilers analyst Rob Brown (2:07) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Edmonton's task ahead without Connor McDavid. He discusses their schedule picking up in difficulty, how they're different from this time last season, whether they need to make a trade and their Broberg regret. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Pacific Division landscape this season. Kyp and Bourne regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Pettersson's concerning play in Vancouver, Valeri Nichuskin returning to Avs practice and pressure mounting on Montgomery in Boston.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show sharing their reactions to the Maple Leafs trading away Timothy Liljegren to San Jose, Toronto's history in drafting prospects, the long-term outlook of the Leafs' second line with Max Pacioretty, John Tavares and William Nylander, and Nylander's ice-time cut down. Then, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (34:30) joins the guys to share his view of Liljegren's usage since being drafted in 2017, how scouts feel about their players being moved, if the path to a Stanley Cup includes drafting and developing prospects and the potential need to bolster Toronto's centre position.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness (4:45) to chat about his former team's successful start to their season, how Connor Hellebuyck handles poor outings in net, coaches vs. star players controlling the locker room, his thoughts on Boston Bruins' head coach Jim Montgomery yelling at Brad Marchand on the bench, and assistant coaches speaking to the media. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee go around the NHL with a look at the struggling Montreal Canadiens who've had a promising season ahead, Martin St. Louis's tenure coaching the Habs, and the Pittsburgh Penguins honouring Marc-André Fleury.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some quick World Series thoughts before looking at the Leafs' off-day skate. They discuss the long-term feasibility of two equal power-play units, Nylander's dwindling ice time, Robertson once again being left off the lineup and Liljegren's Leafs' future. Later, Gord Stellick (35:00) evaluates Craig Berube's adjustment process to a new team and shares what to expect from the Leafs players coming off IR.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Steve Valiquette (4:15) for his weekly chat to discuss Stuart Skinner's performance through 10 games of the season, his bottom-10 goalie ranking, what modern-day goalies are getting beat by and who's more valuable between Igor Shesterkin and Artemi Panarin. Then, Dr. Jason Smith (32:42) weighs in on Connor McDavid's knee collision with the boards and his potential road to recovery for the Oilers.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Leafs' 6-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets to end their undefeated start. They dig into the Leafs' sense of urgency in the bounce-back performance, strong returns from a Tavares/Nylander/Pacioretty second line, Knies' growing importance and the new-look power play showing progress. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph (34:10) shares his thoughts on Craig Berube's lineup decisions and the players whose stock has risen and fallen under Chief.

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Jets reporter Sean Reynolds joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to break down Winnipeg's perfect start to the season through eight games (2:32). He gets into the sustainability of their start, Rick Bowness' lingering influence, Nikolaj Ehlers' unique usage and tees up their matchup against the struggling Maple Leafs tonight. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes around the league - Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa Bay, the Predators' new additions adjusting slowly and the Bruins' nebulous negotiations for a Brad Marchand extension.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap the Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Boston Bruins, the tug-of-war between Craig Berube's style of play versus the players' approach on the ice and if they can sustain Chief's method through 82 games. Then, the guys dive into the new power-play units ahead of their matchup against the undefeated Winnipeg Jets. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam share their thoughts on Jake McCabe's freshly signed contract extension.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look at a jumbled-up Atlantic Division with the Bruins and Leafs getting off to rocky starts. Former player, agent and GM Brian Lawton (5:05) shares his thoughts on struggling power-play units in Toronto and Edmonton, Alexis Lafrenière's 7-year extension with the Rangers, Mikko Rantanen's looming contract situation with the Avalanche and more. Later, Kyper regroups with Sam McKee to go over news and notes around the league and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin Friday's show examining St. Louis' 5-1 drubbing of the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. They get into the poor play of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner and their accountability after Thursday's loss. Which player is more to blame for their line's recent struggles? Next, they get into the play of Joseph Woll in his season debut, Craig Berube's post-game comments regarding the Leafs being too cute at times, and the woeful powerplay. Finally, the guys discuss the players' reaction to the Blues loss and whether Matthews has changed his style of play now that he's captain.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the Vegas Golden Knights extending Shea Theodore to a 7-year extension. Then, Hall of Famer Adam Oates (6:51) weighs in on why perennially elite power-play units have gotten off to slow starts, the adjustment period that comes with switching teams for the first time, modern hockey's confounding hitting culture and Lane Hutson's development in Montreal. Later, they regroup with Sam for news and notes - Montgomery goes off on Marchand, the unveiling of 4 Nations faceoff jerseys and Sam Bennett's extension negotiations progressing slowly in Florida.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look at the decision to slot Joseph Woll in for his season debut against the St. Louis Blues and Craig Berube facing his former Stanley Cup-winning team. Then, Blues reporter Andy Strickland (30:39) joins Nick and Justin to chat about the 2024-25 version of the roster, the personal stakes for the Chief, the lead-up and fallout of the franchise moving on from their former head coach, Philip Broberg's and Dylan Holloway's additions to the team, and Jordan Binnington's performance to start in net. 

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Sportsnet's David Amber joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne in-studio to discuss the early success of the young Calgary Flames, what's behind the undefeated start for the Winnipeg Jets, if Stuart Skinner lost his edge in net, whether Elias Pettersson can play up to his contract and the biggest surprise from the Ottawa Senators. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the Washington Capitals' playoff hopes, whether Alexander Ovechkin's best chance of beating the goal-scoring record is with the Caps and Jacob Trouba's controversial hit on Justin Barron.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' shocking 6-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets and discuss the sustainability of Berube's demanding style, a familiar lack of accountability, Hildeby's rough night, Robertson's role moving forward, and much more. Later, The Athletic's Josh Kloke (33:19) shares his thoughts on the Leafs' hung-over performance last night, the make-up of the forward lines and how Joseph Woll's standing has changed during his injury absence.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (4:12) to chat about one adjustment to Andrei Vasilevskiy's game, Anthony Stolarz's NHL journey, the Maple Leafs' approach to splitting Joseph Woll's playing time moving forward and the best goaltenders across the league early in this season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss how Tampa Bay Lightning's power play has become less threatening on the ice, if we could see six Canadian NHL teams in the playoffs, will Sam Bennett sign a long-term contract with the Florida Panthers and much more. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-2 win over the Lightning and discuss Prime's broadcast, Berube's early impact, another excellent Stolarz performance, OEL's fine for his hit on Guentzel, Tanev's commitment to blocking shots and more. Later, Prime hockey broadcaster Jody Shelley (36:12) shares his thoughts on the game and weighs in on how the Leafs are different this year before setting the stage for their matchup tonight against the Blue Jackets.

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Sportsnet analyst Garry Galley joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (6:30) to share some early-season impressions on the Canadian teams, including the Flames' flying start, why the Jets' regular-season play doesn't matter, the Sens' inconsistency, Pettersson's slow start for the Canucks and what it means to be a captain in Canada. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - the Atlantic Division shaping up similar to last season and the Jets' concerning crowd numbers.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined in-studio by Maple Leafs legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Mats Sundin to chat about his journey writing his biography and reliving parts of his career, becoming Toronto's captain, the relationship between a head coach and a captain, the evolution of Swedish hockey players and the potential of a return to the NHL in some capacity. Then, Kyper, Bourne and Sam McKee look back at Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers on Saturday - Anthony Stolarz's usage, a lack of individual quickness, their continuing early-season struggles on the power-play, a centre line switch between Max Domi and John Tavares and whether Max Pacioretty can find a consistent role.

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Justin Bourne and guest host Gord Stellick welcome in Sportsnet analyst Luke Gazdic (2:45) to discuss the Edmonton Oilers' slow start to the season, Leon Draisaitl's benching, why he's not worried about their defensive core, Elias Pettersson's scoring woes, how Calgary Flames' head coach Ryan Huska has connected with his young players and goaltending struggles in Colorado. Then, Justin, Gord and Sam McKee field listener's questions on the text line including the best nicknames in hockey. 

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in Gord Stellick with Kyper away, and they start the off-day edition by sharing their early impressions of Craig Berube behind the Leafs' bench. They get an update on Joseph Woll's status, discuss the battle between Liljegren and Timmins for 6th D and evaluate the play of a Holmberg/Tavares/Robertson line. Finally, MSG analyst and former Rangers defenceman Dave Maloney (39:31) shares his thoughts on New York's season ahead of their matchup against the Leafs on Saturday.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Coming In Hot podcast host Jason York (7:35) to get his thoughts on the Ottawa Senators' roster construction and performance to start the season in comparison to last year, the team's goaltending depth, if Tim Stützle is ready to lead the Sens in the future, Travis Green's coaching style, Jake Sanderson's star potential and the team's projections for the playoffs. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at both Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin hitting milestones against the Buffalo Sabres, who starts in net for the international teams in the 4 Nations Face-Off, and fun facts of the NHL season.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Kings last night and discuss LA missing Doughty badly, the Leafs taking their foot off the gas after going up early and Berube getting hot on the bench. Then, they get into Tavares' diminishing role, Liljegren's flawed season debut, the decision to scratch Pacioretty and the Matthews/Marner/Knies lines' synergy. Finally, they share their thoughts on Bobby McMann's two-goal night, vintage OEL and Stolarz taking over the starting job.

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ESPN analyst Ray Ferraro joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne fresh off his induction into the BC Hall of Fame (4:05). He digs into Edmonton's frantic start, the significance of early-season momentum, the increase of goalie interference calls and the Leafs' offseason additions making early impacts. Then, the guys regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Filip Gustafsson's goalie goal, the Blue Jackets and Panthers' touching tribute to Johnny Gaudreau and Ovechkin reaching the 700-assist mark.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss the potential lineup changes in the Leafs' matchup against the Kings tonight, Max Domi's playmaking vs. scoring skills, if he can perform as a centreman, Timothy Liljegren carving a role under Craig Berube and whether Anthony Stolarz has become the Maple Leafs' No. 1 goaltender. Then, Hockey Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Kings President Luc Robitaille (27:38) shares why Jim Hiller was the perfect fit to be the team's coach, the void without Drew Doughty in the lineup, how Adrian Kempe has developed his shooting and the franchise's window for the Stanley Cup.

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MSG Rangers analyst Steve Valiquette joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to share some early-season goalie takeaways (4:00). He dives into Linus Ullmark's surprise injury yesterday, Stuart Skinner's slow start, the Leafs' goaltending situation with Anthony Stolarz slotting in as the de facto number 1 and the Red Wings waiving Ville Husso. Nick & Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Alex Ovechkin's move to right-wing, the Avalanche's concerning start and time running out on the Red Wings' rebuild.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee start the off-day edition with an update on Jo Woll's mysterious injury and Oliver Ekman-Larsson's move to the first power-play unit. Then, they play a game of True or False around different Leafs' season props. Former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (28:40) hops aboard to discuss Steven Lorentz's early-season opportunity, Chris Tanev's impact, why it's too early to panic about the stars' production and power-play stagnation and whether Stolarz has claimed the starting job with Woll out.

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Sportsnet's Eric Francis joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about this weekend's rendition of the Battle of Alberta (2:27). They start with the Calgary Flames' hot start, their plans in net for the rest of the year and why the front office saw a fit for Anthony Mantha alongside Jonathan Huberdeau. Then, why Edmonton Oilers fans shouldn't worry about their winless start and they address the ongoing debate on goalie interferences. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee take a deeper dive into the reigning Western Conference champion's struggles, the identity of the aging Pittsburgh Penguins, and Buffalo Sabres' captain Rasmus Dahlin's skirmish with Peyton Krebs at practice. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin a Thanksgiving edition with a look back on the Leafs' 4-2 win over the Penguins on Saturday. They get into the Leafs slowly buying into a Berube brand of hockey, Ekman-Larsson's usage, the power play now 0-9 on the season and Knies' impressive start. Then a chat about Marner after getting on the scoreboard Saturday and the Leafs' future with & without him. Finally, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (36:58) shares his thoughts on the Buds three games in and discusses which players' stocks are going up & down with Berube at the helm.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and Sportsnet hockey analyst Colby Armstrong (5:21) in-studio to discuss if there are concerns with the Pittsburgh Penguins' veteran players' ages catching up to them, expectations for the club this season, the bigger picture from Sidney Crosby signing a 2-year extension. Then, he discusses Barry Trotz's aggressiveness during the offseason, the Nashville Predators' outlook, and how Craig Berube can push the current Maple Leafs' core. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee wrap up the week by reading out listener's texts.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-2 win over the Devils -  a solid debut from Dennis Hildeby, beating Sheldon Keefe, depth delivering with the core four staying quiet and persisting power play struggles. How should Craig Berube rejig the two PP units? Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (33:14) shares his first impressions of a Craig-Berube-led Leafs team, why the core four has struggled to start, what's wrong with the power play and Timmins' opportunity to prove himself.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL head coach Mike Keenan in-studio to chat about what it was like to coach Nick with the New York Rangers, his coaching styles with 'star' players, before jumping into his newest book "Iron Mike: My Life Behind The Bench", what got him interested into writing about his career and life off the ice and some behind the scenes stories from the 1993-94 Stanley Cup winning team. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee take a look at the Vancouver Canucks blowing a 3-goal lead in their home opener to the Calgary Flames, Linus Ullmark's real-life comparisons to a start of a new year, and the Ottawa Senators' bad track record to begin the regular season.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2024-25 season opener, a 1-0 loss against the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss the end of the Leafs' 252-game shutout streak, Stolarz's stellar debut, power play concerns and the scoreless effort from the team's forward group. Later, they look ahead to the Leafs' test tonight against Sheldon Keefe's New Jersey Devils, break down the ex-Leafs bench boss's pregame availability and react to Toronto’s lineup changes for game 2, including a change in the crease with Dennis Hildeby getting the nod in the back-to-back.

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Edmonton Oilers analyst Rob Brown (3:55) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the team's hopes for a second consecutive run to the Stanley Cup Final, the x-factors for the 2024-25 season, which areas of the lineup they could improve in and expectations for Connor McDavid. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look around extensions across the league including Linus Ullmark's fresh new contract with the Ottawa Senators and Carter Verhaeghe's long-term deal with the defending Stanley Cup champion Panthers.

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After a long summer, it's finally a Leafs game day! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get you all set for game 1 of 82, including a late scratch for Jo Woll, what to expect from Stolarz's Leafs debut and Hildeby getting the call-up over Murray. How worried should Leafs fans be with the freshly-extended young goalie's long-term health? Finally, former NHLer PJ Stock (31:45) helps set the stage for Leafs/Canadiens tonight, shares his expectations for their seasons and weighs in on each team's offseason changes.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet 650's Satiar Shah (4:41) to discuss what the expectations are for the Vancouver Canucks ahead of the 2024-25 season, Thatcher Demko's uncertain status, an outlook on the defensive pairings, how Jake DeBrusk fits in the top six and Rick Tocchet's focus from training camp. Then, former NHLer and Utah HC analyst Dominic Moore (29:16) jumps on to set the scene for the city's newest franchise and the projections for GM Bill Armstrong's roster. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee wrap up the show with their thoughts on Igor Shesterkin rejecting the New York Rangers' latest offer.

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The NHL regular season is here! Ahead of the Leafs' first game on Wednesday, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in on GM Brad Treliving and Craig Berube's practice availability. The guys dig into how games will be split between Woll and Stolarz, a worrying update on Hakanpää and whether donning the 'C' will change Matthews' leadership approach. Finally, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph (32:46) shares his thoughts on the adjustment period to Berube's play style, the goalie tandem and the burden of being captain in Toronto.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne begin their national hour by bringing on former NHL goalie and NESN analyst Andrew Raycroft (3:35) to discuss Jeremy Swayman and the Bruins agreeing to a contract extension, how the team's relationship and his performance will be affected and the state of the Atlantic Division. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about a waived James Reimer getting claimed by the Anaheim Ducks, the New Jersey Devils' regular season ceiling and expectations for the plucky Sabres and Red Wings.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the week with reaction to the Leafs signing Steven Lorentz & Max Pacioretty to round out their season-opening roster. Then, they share their thoughts on the projected lineup for opening night, McMann on the outside looking in, an increased role for Holmberg and the players trending up and down Berube's list of favourites. Later, they address blue line depth, the intensity of the Leafs' camp and Cowan getting sent down.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring back former NHL president and general manager Doug MacLean (1:26) to chat about which Canadian franchise had the best offseasons, the uncertainty around the Flames' rebuild, if the Canucks can leapfrog over the Oilers in the Pacific Division and his perspective of Jeremy Swayman's contract fallout with the Boston Bruins. Then, sports orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith (31:38) jumps on to discuss the mystery behind Thatcher Demko's rare muscle injury, how much toll a body takes in hockey versus other sports and how carefully Patrik Laine needs to rehab his MCL injury.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2-0 preseason win over the Red Wings, in which Nick Robertson added two more goals to his superb camp so far. They break down Stolarz's effort in net, Jo Woll's preseason inactivity and Liljegren's role moving forward. Then, a conversation about Amazon's Faceoff series. Finally, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (32:08) discusses Berube's influence on the Leafs' camp, a possible end to the Willy-at-centre experiment, how Tanev can add to Rielly's game and much more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome former NHL goaltender and New York Rangers analyst Steve Valiquette (4:07) to discuss the way they keep their body in shape off the ice, why Rangers fans should be worried about Igor Shesterkin entering the final year of his contract, if Linus Ullmark can push the Senators into the playoffs, how the Leafs split time with their goaltenders and the stalemate between the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam weigh in on the fine lines of fighting in today's NHL following Conor Geekie vs. Josh Davies before quizzing Nick on his teammates from October 6, 1989 - his NHL debut with the Washington Capitals. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs preseason game against the Red Wings and discuss who's still competing for the team's open roster spots. They dig into the outlooks for Easton Cowan, Steven Lorentz, David Kämpf & Calle Järnkrok. Should the Leafs give Cowan a nine-game trial? Later, former GM Gord Stellick (30:13) weighs in on the Leafs' offseason changes, Nylander's move to the middle, Max Pacioretty's upside, expectations for Chris Tanev and much more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's draft and prospect analyst Jason Bukala to chat about evaluation processes during the preseason, whether Jake DeBrusk can co-exist alongside Elias Pettersson on the Canucks' second line, the ramifications of WHL's Braxton Whitehead verbally committing to the NCAA and if the Sens can climb back into the points within the Atlantic Division. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam share their thoughts on a heated preseason game between the Montreal Canadiens and Sens and Arber Xhekaj's hit on Tim Stützle.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a chat about the value of team bonding in the preseason. Then, they discuss Matthews taking over as captain and how both his and Tavares' roles will change. Later, they take a look at the Leafs' crease and project how the team will split time between Woll & Stolarz. Finally, they dive deep into the blueline group and discuss roster bubble players.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Stanley Cup champion and head coach of the Florida Panthers Paul Maurice (1:52) to look back at their Game 7 win over the Edmonton Oilers, his approach to the upcoming season, if he expects his team to have a slow start and how he'll fill the void on their blueline without Brandon Montour and Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Patrik Laine's knee injury and the standoff between the Boston Bruins and Jeremy Swayman.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee return with the first Leafs Hour of 2024-25! The guys open the show by discussing what will be different about this version of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What have they seen in preseason to indicate how Craig Berube will change the team's structure? Next, they move to Mitch Marner's contentious summer, how much is riding on the Maple Leafs superstar's season and a potential future contract to remain with the Blue and White. Does Marner's situation parallel at all with what William Nylander went through last season? On the Nylander front, Nick, Justin and Sam close the hour by discussing the Swede's potential move to centre and whether the Leafs will stick with this plan.

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In the final show of the 2023-24 season, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their favourite moments and the biggest NHL stories of the year. Then, they each share their thoughts on the best signings of the offseason so far, what the Leafs still need to add and the Panthers' tax advantage. Next, they hand out awards for the best guests on the show throughout the year. Later, they discuss the NHL quietly reinstating Bowman, Quenneville and MacIsaac and Jessica Campbell becoming the first full-time female NHL coach with Seattle. They close out the show and the year by answering your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look back on yesterday's action-packed open to free agency and the biggest stories of the day. They start with Stamkos' move to Nashville and the Lightning's cut-throat decision to let him go. Then, they dig into the Leafs, their new trio of defencemen - Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jani Hakanpää, the plan in the crease and captaincy questions for John Tavares. Next, they discuss the Canadian teams' movement so far - Slafkovský's big extension with the Habs, the latest on the Oilers' GM search and more. Finally, they weigh in on the Blues' activity today and the Rangers' plan for Trouba.

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On the final hour of the Real Kyper and Bourne NHL free agent frenzy, Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee are joined by Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox to examine the Toronto Maple Leafs' signings on July 1, including Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Anthony Stolarz. Next, they move onto the Mitch Marner situation, what a Marner contract extension could potentially look like, and Nick Robertson's trade request. To close out the show, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins Nick (25:19) to unpack the day's events, including Steven Stamkos' shocking departure from Tampa Bay.

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In the second hour of the free agency special, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee evaluate the Leafs' additions, resignings and losses thus far and discuss Nick Robertson's trade request. Then, a chat about Tavares' final season under contract and the Leafs weighing the option of removing his 'C.' Later, they check in with the latest moves - Jakob Chychrun heads to DC on a surprisingly cheap return, the Devils nab Brett Pesce and the Predators load up. Lighting insider Erik Erlendsson (25:09) discusses the next era of Bolts hockey without long-time captain Steven Stamkos, how the addition of Guentzel impacted negotiations and the shock Sergachev trade. Finally, free agency winners and losers so far.

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With NHL free agency kicking off today, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the three-hour special edition by reviewing some of the morning moves. They start with live reaction to Stamkos signing with the Predators before touching on the Leafs bringing in Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Then, they get more in-depth on Toronto's moves - Stolarz's role, Tanev's term and Domi's hometown discount. Later, they discuss Reinhart's contract with the Panthers, Matt Murray re-upping in Toronto, the Canucks landing DeBrusk and the Leafs sticking with Liljegren. Finally, they close the first hour with some Mitch Marner thoughts.

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It's the final Off-the-Rails Friday of the season! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss last night's NHL Awards, the Canucks abandoning efforts to re-sign Zadorov and his potential fit in Toronto. Former NHL president, GM & coach Doug MacLean (7:36) shares a front office's POV of draft night, the Lightning's impasse with Stamkos and why the Leafs should be careful on a potential Marner trade. Then, he weighs in on what to expect from the Leafs in free agency, the Flames' rebuild plan, Saros' extension and the Panthers' outlook with their myriad of expiring contracts. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Kadri's future in Calgary and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss the Canucks hanging on to Dakota Joshua and Teddy Blueger, their cap-saving trade with Chicago and what those moves say about their interest in Guentzel. They review Leafs' GM Brad Treliving's draft presser - his uncertain stance on Marner and how he approaches the team's pending free agents. Then, a chat about the goalie market and how confident they are in Joseph Woll as the Leafs' uncontested no. 1 netminder. Lightning & Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper (28:37) shares his thoughts on his state rival raising the Stanley Cup, how he balances his different coaching duties and his part in the selection process for Canada's roster.

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Frank Seravalli joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to look ahead at what could be a chaotic next few days leading up to the draft (6:01). He gets into the latest on Mitch Marner, the Panthers' plan for Reinhart, the Red Wings' focus on the goalie market, what return the Jets are looking for in a McGroarty trade and Alex Meruelo walking away from Coyotes ownership. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee to discuss the elements surrounding a Leon Draisaitl extension and what it might look like. Finally, they dive deeper into the Leafs' options for Marner, Jeff Skinner's buy-out market and Guentzel landing spots.

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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on their Game 7 victory over the Oilers. They discuss McDavid's performance in the closeout game, him not coming out for the Conn Smythe, whether Bobrovsky deserved the honour more, the soft, eventual winning goal allowed by Skinner and more. Then, they listen to some of the post-game sound from last night. Later, they react to the announcement of this year's Hockey Hall of Fame class. Afterward, a chat on the Oilers' offseason plans and projecting what Leon Draisaitl's extension might look like. Finally, they share their thoughts on the Senators acquiring Linus Ullmark from the Bruins and Jo Woll nearing an extension with the Leafs.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are all geared up for tonight's Game 7 as the Oilers look to complete their 3-0 series comeback against the Panthers. They discuss the national excitement heading into the do-or-die contest, the legacies on the line and the historical significance of the game. Hall of Fame goalie Grant Fuhr (6:48) shares his thoughts on the Oilers' resilience this season, Skinner's mentality and the pressure on Bobrovsky. Later, they listen to game-day availabilities and break down the keys to the game for each team.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Oilers look to push the Panthers to a Game 7. On for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance, Doug MacLean (5:10) shares his takeaways from Tuesday's tilt, McDavid's dominance, Paul Maurice's role in the closeout game and how the Oilers' shut-down penalty kill changes the series. Then, he gets into the Markström trade, Mitch Marner rumours and projects how PLD will do in DC. Later, they regroup with Sam for news & notes around the league and to answer your questions on the text line!

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a chat about pressure heading into Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final and whether it's shifted onto the Oilers as most expect them to force a Game 7. Former NHL scout Jason Bukala (5:24) shares his takeaways from the Final thus far and the main causes for the Oilers' turnaround. Then, he weighs in on the Markström and PLD trades yesterday and more player movement that could be in the pipeline ahead of and during the draft. Later, the guys cook up some Mitch Marner mock trades and consider which landing spot makes the most sense.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss the flurry of off-ice action today as the Kings trade Pierre-Luc Dubois to the Capitals and the Flames trade Jacob Markstrom to the Devils. Oilers' analyst Jason Gregor (6:34) helps break down the Oilers' season-saving win in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, McDavid's dominance, Skinner's perseverance and more storylines heading into Game 6. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee to go over shifting Conn Smythe odds and review some off-day availability from each team.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight and the keys for the Oilers to extend the series against the Panthers. Former NHL head coach Claude Julien (6:55) helps preview the game and shares his experience of losing a series after leading 3-0, the pressure of closeout games and Paul Maurice & Kris Knoblauch's respective roles in managing emotions. Panthers analyst Bill Lindsay (30:23) discusses the vibes in Sunrise after the drubbing in Game 4, his expectations for Bobrovsky and why Florida's power play has been so quiet. Finally, they regroup with Sam to go through some early offseason action.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Game 4 in the Stanley Cup Final as the Oilers thump the Panthers 8-1 to stay alive, and how the blowout could shake the series. TVA Sports' Ren Lavoie (6:03) shares his thoughts on whether the Oilers have identified a path to bounce back in the series, pressure on the Panthers and if Bobrovsky's rough outing cost him the Conn Smythe. To close, the guys go around the league with news & notes - murmurs that the Rangers may buy out Trouba and conflicting reports on the Leafs' plans for Marner.

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Luke Fox joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to help break down Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Panthers push the Oilers to the brink of elimination (1:44). He gets into the sleepy start from Edmonton, the lack of production from their stars, Barkov's elite two-way play, Tkachuk's reduced role and if there's any way the Oilers can fight back to win the series. What lessons can Edmonton's players and organization take away from the one-sided Final? Later, they go around the league for news & notes and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start by looking ahead to tonight's Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final. Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber (7:56) weighs in on the Panthers' travel trouble, why a good start is crucial for the Oilers, Edmonton needing more out of Draisaitl and how big a factor home ice is for McDavid and co. Later, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - the Hurricanes take popular FA target Jalen Chatfield off the market with an extension, navigating the latest Marner rumours and the Blues name Alexander Steen as GM successor to Doug Armstrong.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back over last night's Game 2 as the Panthers power to a 2-0 series lead over the Oilers. They get into the Panthers' resilience after a soft first goal from Edmonton, the Oilers' lack of production and Draisaitl's controversial hit on Barkov. Five-time Stanley Cup champ Charlie Huddy (11:57) discusses the physical aspect of Game 2, why the Oilers have struggled offensively, Paul Maurice's impact in the series and more. Finally, they regroup with Sam to review last night's postgame pressers, the Hurricanes announcing Eric Tulsky as GM and how much the cap increase changes team spending this offseason.

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Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Panthers got away with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers with big thanks to a standout performance from Sergei Bobrovsky (3:07). They get into the Oilers' complete effort despite the loss, Barkov's dominant defensive play and how Edmonton can respond in Game 2. Then, they regroup with Sam McKee to listen to each team's game-day availability and share takeaways. Finally, the guys close with news & notes around the league.

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After a long week of waiting, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final on Saturday. They discuss Connor McDavid's star factor before they are joined by former president, executive and head coach Doug MacLean (6:11) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac gets into his roots in Florida, how the Panthers defend McDavid, the keys to the series for each team, the coaching battle and more! Then, he discusses the dynamics of a Marner trade now that it's feeling more possible that he'll stay in Toronto for next season. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes and to answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the latest on the Mitch Marner saga as murmurs from his camp suggest he'd like to play out his contract in Toronto. Former NHL scout Jason Bukala (6:01) discusses how difficult it will be for the Leafs to find a partner in a Marner deal, Barkov's elite hockey IQ, how the Panthers can get under the Oilers' skin and what it means for Edmonton to be 'Cup or Bust.' Later, the Daily Faceoff's Carter Hutton (29:44) breaks down the goaltender matchup in the Cup Final - Bobrovsky's unique path back to the top of his game and Skinner's resilient postseason run.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with a chat on the pros and cons of the long break ahead of Game 1 of the Cup Final and which team it benefits more in terms of health and rest. Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley (6:33) reflects on Shesterkin's play in the conference finals before diving in on how the Oilers and Panthers match up and where each is most vulnerable. Former NHL forward Ryan Smyth (35:48) reminisces on his finals run with the Oilers in '06, how the game has evolved since and the keys for the Oilers to reach the peak. Finally, news & notes - Ottawa fills out their coaching staff, the Leafs eye Lambert for associate coach and projections for Shesterkin's next contract.

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The stage for the Stanley Cup Final is set and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get into the Oilers breaking their Cup Final drought, the bizarre scheduling and share brief takeaways from the weekend's elimination games. Oilers GM Ken Holland (5:36) reflects on his team's path to the Stanley Cup Final, the Knoblauch decision, how it changed the team and what they'll need to beat the Panthers. Then, they debate whether Edmonton is 'Canada's Team.' Oilers' analyst Jason Gregor (30:00) previews the Finals matchup, series X factors to watch and looks back over what went wrong for the Stars and Rangers in the Conference Finals.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead to tonight's Game 5 between the Oilers and Stars before they are joined by Doug MacLean (5:38) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac gets into Shesterkin's dominant series, Florida's leadership, Knoblauch's gutsy lineup decisions and the impact of Tanev's injury. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Leafs and why they should reconsider trading Marner this offseason. Later, they regroup with Sam to go through Paul Maurice's entertaining availability and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Oilers' Game 4 win over the Stars to tie up the series and the back-and-fourth momentum swings throughout the WCF. NHL Network's Mike Rupp (6:12) shares his thoughts on the Oilers' period-to-period inconsistencies, their resilience after going down 2-0 and how the team responded to the heat on Darnell Nurse. Then, to the East, Rupp gets into the Rangers' broken defensive structure and their lack of star production. Later, TNT's Mark Messier (26:49) sets the stage for Game 5 at MSG, outlines the keys to the game for each team and chats about pressure and leadership at this time of year.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Panthers' overtime win over the Rangers last night, Shesterkin's outstanding play despite the result and the Rangers' stars failing to show up so far in the series. Recently retired Jets coach Rick Bowness (5:41) discusses how Roope Hintz changes the WCF, the Stars' roster-building path to this point, Darnell Nurse's struggles and the right way to coach stars out of slumps in the postseason. Later, they get into the missed penalty-shot call in OT last night, the uptick in embellishment calls and a return to the ice to forget for Blake Wheeler. Finally, they review Darnell Nurse's frustrated game-day availability.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on Game 3 in the WCF - Dallas flipping a switch in the 2nd to power their way to a 2-1 series lead over Edmonton. TNT's Eddie Olczyk (4:59) shares his takeaways from the game, whether the Oilers should start Skinner in Game 4, how Hintz changes the series and reminisces on his Cup run with the Rangers and Kyp 30 years ago. Later, some coach talk as only the Sharks remain active in the coaching market - the Devils' ceiling under Keefe, Berube meets with Marner and Arniel is announced in Winnipeg. Finally, they navigate Brady Tkachuk trade murmurs.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on the Oilers' overtime win over the Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. ESPN's Ray Ferraro (4:05) tees up tonight's Game 2 between the Rangers and Panthers - what went wrong for New York in Game 1, how effective Matt Rempe can be in this matchup and pressure starting to grow for the Rangers' stars. Doug MacLean makes his weekly Off-the-Rails Friday appearance to share his thoughts on the Conference Finals thus far (27:50). Mac digs into the significance of Game 1s, the Maurice effect, offseason coaching hires and Waddell stepping down as Canes' GM. To close, he shares his takeaways from the Oilers' win in Game 1.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Rangers' analyst Steve Valiquette (2:54) to break down the Panthers' 3-0 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the ECF last night and how the Panthers' effective gameplan led to a clean score sheet for Bobrovsky. Then, he shares his thoughts on Oettinger's up-and-down play, what the Oilers can do as a team to help Stuart Skinner and the embracing of analytics around the league. Later, former NHL goalie Dwayne Roloson (31:42) - who played for both Edmonton and Dallas - reminisces on his Finals run in 2006 and shares his thoughts on the state of the Oilers' goaltending heading into Game 1. To close, the guys review the Canucks' locker close-out availability.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Conference Finals as the Panthers and Rangers get their series underway tonight. Three-time NHL All-Star Alexei Kovalev (6:52) shares how the NHL has gotten faster, but not necessarily more skilled. Then, he reminisces on his Cup run with the Rangers 30 years ago and shares his biggest concerns for them in their matchup with the Cats. Later, Leafs' reporter Luke Fox (30:36) - in New York covering the ECF - shares why special teams are key to the series, what to expect from the scrappy Panthers and the vibes in New York. Finally, he discusses Berube's introductory presser and the trade market for Mitch Marner.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share reactions to the Oilers' win over the Canucks in last night's Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Final. Jason Gregor, Oilers analyst, breaks down Edmonton's series win, the Knoblauch effect for the Oilers and their biggest positives & concerns heading into their matchup with the Stars (1:30). Then, a post-mortem on the Canucks - the critical loss of Boeser, Pettersson's postseason to forget and their next steps. Finally, they are joined by newly minted Leafs head coach, Craig Berube (35:39), who discusses his first priorities on the job and his overall coaching philosophy.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their first impressions from today's introductory press conference for the Leafs' new head coach, Craig Berube. They get into the emphasis on accountability, the experience he brings and they project how he'll fit in the Toronto market and alongside the Leafs stars. Then, with a coach in the building, they debate the next top priority - making a big-splash trade, beefing up the blueline or finding a goalie? Finally, they go through the Leafs' expiring contracts and weigh in on who they should keep and who they should move on from. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on the Canucks' late heroics in their win over the Oilers before being joined by Doug MacLean (2:26) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac weighs in on Craig Berube's fit in Toronto, the Canucks' resilience in Game 5, who the Oilers start in net for Game 6 and what went wrong for the Hurricanes. Then, he gets into the randomness of goaltending in Round 2, Makar carrying the Avs and why he expects Jeremy Swayman to lead the Bruins to a Game 7. Finally, they regroup with Sam to go over last night's action and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee with a daily check-in of the Leafs' coaching search as reports come in live that the organization is closing in on hiring Craig Berube. They share their feelings about Berube, the old-school style of coaching he brings and how the core will respond to it. Later, SN650 reporter Joey Kenward (29:56) breaks down last night's dramatic win for the Canucks over the Oilers, the Vancouver faithful rallying around Pettersson, how they shut down the Oilers' lethal power play and Silov's break-out series. Finally, Andy Strickland (38:48) joins the show to share what Leafs fans can expect from Berube.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a chat about the narrative around Elias Pettersson in Vancouver after his lethargic presser yesterday. Joining the conversation, Oilers analyst Rob Brown (7:00) weighs in on Pettersson's play, the Canucks' scrappy mentality, the Oilers' bold call in playing Pickard and their power-play dominance. Later, former NHLer Adam Graves (26:42) sets the stage for the Rangers/Hurricanes Game 6 - the pressure on the Rangers to close in Carolina, Chris Kreider's growing legacy in New York and Lafrenière's growth.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Leafs' coaching search and where other head-coach-needy teams might be leaning in their respective searches. Former Leafs' GM Gord Stellick (10:44) weighs in on why NHL coaching news has dried up, what would be at the top of a new Leafs coach's to-do list and where they might go in the free agency market. Later, Panthers analyst Ed Jovanovski (27:36) tees up tonight's Game 6 between Florida & Boston -  the Cats' dominant net-front game, Barkov changing his playoff narrative and Bobrovsky's shut-down play.

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Oilers tying up their series 2-2 with a 3-2 win over the Canucks last night. JD Bunkis shares his thoughts on Elias Pettersson's unimpactful play, the Leafs' coaching search, Tavares' awkward contract situation and what return he would want in a potential Marner trade (7:42). Dan Riccio of Canucks Central discusses whether Vancouver should rush Demko back with reports he's nearing a return, the narratives around Pettersson and how last night's game changes the series (27:14). Finally, Bruins analyst Pete Blackburn weighs in on Boston pushing the Panthers to Game 6, Montgomery's animated coaching in Game 5, Maurice's masterful approach to the media and the latest on Marchand (53:02).

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Oilers studio analyst Luke Gazdic (1:27) to tee up tonight's Game 4 between Edmonton and Vancouver - the decision to start Pickard over Skinner, the Oilers' depth deficiency and the Soucy suspension. Then, he weighs in on the Canucks' deadline additions making an impact and whether Silovs' play is sustainable. Later, Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy (33:02) discusses the Canes' chances at levelling the series after being down 3-0 to the Rangers, their faith in Freddy Anderson and how big of a distraction the Brind'Amour situation is. They close with Sam McKee for news and notes.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee go through leading candidates in the Leafs' coaching search as the news starts to dry out. They discuss McLellan's underwhelming history, Berube's accountability and how the Leafs compete with other destinations looking for a coach. Is it Berube or bust for Toronto? Former NHL referee Dave Jackson (31:39) reminisces on calling playoff games, discusses the state of officiation in the postseason this year and weighs in on the idea that refs should answer to the media after games.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a reaction to Carson Soucy receiving a 1-game suspension for a cross-check after the final buzzer on Connor McDavid as the Canucks take the series lead. Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe (5:19) looks back on VAN/EDM Game 3, the Oilers losing confidence in Stuart Skinner and why the Canucks' game plan has been so effective thus far. Later, they stay out west with Avalanche reporter Aarif Deen (27:45), who sets the stage for tonight's pivotal Game 4 against the Stars and shares why the Avs haven't been able to beat Oettinger like they did Hellebuyck in Round 1. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news and notes.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the latest on the Leafs' coaching search as Craig Berube and Todd McLellan appear to be run-away favourites for the job. Nevertheless, they discuss long-shot candidates in Joel Quenneville & Rod Brind'Amour and why the timing of the hire is crucial. Then, a chat about John Tavares' awkward contract situation, his captaincy going forward and if his play at the Worlds could help potential trade negotiations. Finally, former NHL scout Jason Bukala (32:05) gives an organizational breakdown for the Leafs including their draft capital, prospect pool and current contract conundrums.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on last night's NYR/CAR game as the Rangers take a 3-0 series lead, and how it impacts Rod Brind'Amour's contract status. Doug MacLean, on for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance, weighs in on what today's Leafs' front office pressers say about the team's structure and offseason direction (5:25). Then, he gets into second-round matchups - the Oilers' panicky play against the Canucks, the Hurricanes' goalie problems and Boston's greasy Game 2 against the Bennett-less Panthers. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes and to answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their takeaways from today's press conferences from MLSE President & CEO Keith Pelley, Leafs' president Brendan Shanahan and GM Brad Treliving. They get into what the overall address says about the team's offseason decisions - how Pelley factors into the front office hierarchy, attitudes towards a core four trade and other pressing personnel changes on the table. Later, Luke Fox (33:29) shares his takeaways from today's pressers, how Pelley's presence made it different from previous years, if firing Sheldon Keefe was enough change and the latest on the team's coaching search.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more on the Leafs dismissing Sheldon Keefe and whether they can follow the footsteps of the Canucks with their next coaching hire. They are joined by Craig Simpson (6:45), who shares his thoughts on Keefe before getting into the Canucks' comeback victory over the Oilers last night. He discusses how deflating a blown lead can be in the playoffs, Silovs' resilience and how important a bounce-back game is for Stuart Skinner. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the news that the Toronto Maple Leafs have relieved Sheldon Keefe of his coaching duties. They discuss the timing, react to Keefe's video announcement and project what comes next for him. Then, they go through candidates and list what qualities the Leafs need most in their next head coach. Later, looking ahead at on-ice changes could be in store for this offseason. The DailyFaceoff's Frank Seravelli (36:18) shares the latest on the Leafs' coaching search, whether Joel Quenneville can factor in, the possibility of a trade and the market for Marner & Tavares and how much interest they have in retaining UFAs.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the shortened show by discussing where the Leafs are with their offseason plans as the news cycle hits a lull. Then, they look at last night's Rangers gritty overtime win over the Hurricanes in Game 2. Later, to the Avs' 3-goal comeback over the Stars in Game 1 and how a drained Dallas team can respond in Game 2. Finally, Canucks analyst Dan Murphy (30:50) tees up the series opener between Vancouver and Edmonton - the keys to the series for the Canucks, the challenge ahead of Arturs Silovs and the latest on Thatcher Demko.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look at tonight's draft lottery and share who they would like to land Macklin Celebrini the most and which team fans would have the biggest issue with. Stars executive assistant Marty Turco (6:50) tees up Dallas' second-round series against the Avalanche with Game 1 kicking off tonight. He gets into Wyatt Johnston's playoff breakout, Oettinger's up-and-down year and goaltending across the playoffs in Round One. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - why VAN/EDM might be closer than most think, new coaches for the Sens & Blues, and the Kings' plan for PLD.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on the Bruins' win over the Panthers in Game 1 yesterday and if it changes their thoughts on the Leafs at all. Then, they look ahead to Friday's press conferences and whether Shanahan's presence answers questions about his future with the franchise. Later, they discuss Sheldon Keefe's status, Craig Berube as a favourite to replace him and other options in the coaching market. Finally, Luke Fox (31:27) shares his takeaways from the Leafs' locker clean-up day, what the team can build on for next season and their plans for pending UFAs in Domi, Bertuzzi and others.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined in studio by Elliotte Friedman to discuss the Leafs' looming offseason decisions after today's locker clean-out day. He gets into what role new MLSE CEO Keith Pelley plays in the front office direction, Shanahan's future as president, Keefe's future as coach and how the Mitch Marner trade market is shaping out. Then, what to do with the Leafs' pending UFAs and a quick preview of the second-round matchups. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news & notes - the coaching carousel after Bowness announced his retirement, the reigning champs get eliminated and Matthews is named a finalist for Selke.

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The Leafs' season is over after losing to the Bruins in Game 7 on Saturday. Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some takeaways from the series and Game 7. How will this series be remembered by Leafs fans? Then, they break down the availability from today's locker clean-out day, including Marner's comments about being looked at 'like Gods.' Later, a bigger picture view of looming offseason decisions - Keefe's future, possible plans for Marner and if Shanahan is safe under the new MLSE ownership.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Doug MacLean for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac goes through the remaining first-round matchups as the Leafs head to Boston for Game 7, the Canucks look to recover their grip on their series against Nashville and Dallas tries to close it out against the reigning champs. Then, he looks ahead at Round 2 matchups and which team's first-round play will propel them to a deep run. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes and to answer your questions on the text line!

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The Buds are back as they overcome a 3-1 series deficit to force a Game 7 against the Bruins. Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their takeaways from Game 6 - Nylander's 2-goal effort, the d-corps' stellar shot blocking, Montgomery's panicky post-game comments, Woll's unmistakeable impact on the series and Knies' breakout. Finally, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (31:37) shares his thoughts on how the series' tides have turned throughout the week, the Leafs' power play struggles, whether Matthews should be rushed back for Game 7 and the stakes for each side in the do-or-die showdown on Saturday night.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Hockey Night in Canada's Kevin Bieksa to break down the first round. They go through each series - the Leafs' chances at coming back without Matthews, the Canucks' slow adjustment to playoff hockey, what went wrong for the Jets and much more. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - the Oilers' imposing special teams, Pietrangelo's costly slap on Seguin, Hellebuyck's interesting end-of-season presser and Rod Brind'Amour's bizarre contract situation in Carolina.

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It's game day, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for Game 6 as the Leafs look to fight off elimination against the Bruins. They discuss the news of the day - Matthews being ruled out, speculating what the injury may be and the Leafs' management of the situation. Then, to the game, the pressure shifting over to Boston, home-ice issues and who will need to step up with Matthews out. Later, they dive deeper into Game 6 with Leafs' radio analyst Jim Ralph (35:39), who weighs in on the drop-off in offensive production, the team's strong defensive effort in front of Jo Woll and whether Willy is back to 100%.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are up early to react to the Leafs' 2-1 overtime win in Game 5 to keep their series against the Bruins alive. They discuss Joseph Woll's standout performance inspiring confidence, the Bruins' tepid effort, strong play from the Matthews-less top line and Knies' heroics. Then, they get into Auston Matthews' unclear status and the Leafs' play without him in the lineup. Finally, they close with a look around the league as the Jets and Islanders get eliminated and the Canucks show cracks in Game 5.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a review of what has been a lopsided first round for the favourites before they are joined by Rangers analyst Steve Valiquette (3:21) to break down New York's sweep over Washington. Then, he discusses the significance of 'bad goals' in the playoffs, the Islanders' goalie dilemma, how to explain Hellebuyck's struggles, the Canucks' outlook without Demko (or DeSmith) and more goalie situations around the first round. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - Stamkos' future in Tampa, what the summer's coaching carousel might look like and the two goalie interference calls in the Bolts/Cats' series-deciding game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are all set for Game 5 as the Leafs take on the Bruins down 3-1 in the series. They start with the story of the day in Auston Matthews' status for tonight as it is reported that he's dealing with an injury on top of his illness. Then, teeing up the game - how the Leafs line up without Matthews, the energy Woll brings and how the Bruins will play knowing they blew a 3-1 lead last year. They are joined by Luke Fox (30:28), who shares the latest on Matthews, the Leafs' confusing and distracting management of injuries, vibes around the locker room and offseason decisions that another first-round exit could accelerate.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee go over the weekend's playoff action, including an uncharacteristic, low-scoring Oilers win and a dramatic Canucks victory with their third-string goalie in net. Former NHL head coach & Team Canada assistant coach Jay Woodcroft (4:01) shares how he came about his new role with the national team ahead of the 2024 World Championship in Prague. Then, he discusses the challenge of scoring 'playoff goals,' how to get underachieving stars going, the evolution of NHL coaching and this year's coaching carousel. Finally, they regroup with Sam for a deeper dive into the weekend's action.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back at the Leafs' Game 4 loss to the Bruins on Saturday, the series now 3-1 in favour of Boston. They get into the warranted fan reaction, the same old story for the Leafs, Matthews' mysterious illness and the viral disagreement on the bench. What's the biggest reason for the Leafs' stars' poor play in the playoffs - effort, nerves, playstyle or something else? Later, they discuss Nylander's return, Rielly's reduced impact and father time catching up to Tavares and Brodie. Finally, they evaluate Samsonov's series and debate who will get the net for Game 5.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the first week of playoffs before they welcome Doug MacLean (2:10) for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac shares some takeaways from the action thus far in Round 1 - impressive play from the Panthers, how the Canucks get Pettersson going, the Leafs' lack of 'big plays,' Skinner's concerning play in Edmonton and the Jets needing more from Hellebuyck. Later, he shares some memories of the late Bob Cole. Finally, they regroup with Sam to look ahead at the weekend's action and answer your questions on the text line.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start by sharing some memories of the late Bob Cole. Then, they look ahead at tomorrow's Game 4 between the Leafs and Bruins with Nylander potentially getting in the lineup after dealing with migraines. Has Willy's status been handled correctly? Later, they go through the lineup at practice with Brodie filling in for Lyubushkin on paternal leave and consider possible powerplay adjustments. Finally, Craig Simpson (31:00) shares some of his takeaways from the series thus far, the trend of the Leafs' production dipping in the postseason, power-play problems and Marner's struggles.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Bruins in Game 3 last night, now trailing in the series 2-1. They get into the muted fan atmosphere, Toronto's physical presence, the controversial missed calls, Marchand's effective gamesmanship and the Leafs' power play struggles hitting a breaking point. Then, on the core four - the absence of Nylander starting to become noticeable, Marner's up-and-down game and Matthews quiets down after his Game 2 break-out. Later, on Swayman's statement performance and if the Bruins would be crazy to continue rotating their tandem for Saturday. Finally, they get an update on Nylander's status and share what needs to be addressed in Game 4.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on last night's action as the Canucks fall without Demko and the Jets get another poor performance out of Hellebuyck. They are joined by Satiar Shah (3:55) of  Canucks Central, who weighs in on the Canucks' play in Game 2, Demko's injury timeline, Pettersson's struggles and their defensive depth. They regroup with Sam for news and notes - a legendary goalie battle between Bobrovsky and Vasilevskiy, how significant Sam Bennett's injury is for the Cats, Carbery calls out Ovechkin and concerns starting to rise for 'playoff Hellebuyck.'

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It's game day and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are all dressed up to tee up Game 3 between the Leafs and Bruins. They discuss the importance of starting off strong, home-ice advantage and whether Nylander will finally make his postseason debut after participating in practice today. Then, on the Bruins' page - the Leafs' successful defence on Pastrňák, Montgomery complains over scheduling and Sam shares some thoughts on Marchand's Game 2 dive. Finally, former Leafs' GM Gord Stellick (30:45) shares how Game 2 shifted his perspective of the series, the Leafs' recent challenges on home ice and Marner's underwhelming play thus far.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the news out of Vancouver that Thatcher Demko is questionable for the remainder of the first round and the Canucks' chances against Nashville without their number 1 netminder. They are joined by Oilers' analyst Rob Brown (6:02), who shares his thoughts on Edmonton's fiery start to the postseason last night, the Kings' series outlook after being outclassed in Game 1 and what makes McDavid and co. so lethal on the powerplay. Later, he weighs in on the other 3 Western Conference series and who's looked the strongest early on. Finally, they regroup with Sam to look back on last night's playoff action.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin  Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs levelling the series with a 3-2 win over the Bruins in Game 2. They discuss defensive miscues on the goal at the end of the first period, more boneheaded penalties, Matthews' dominance and Samsonov's bounce-back performance. Then,  to the other side of the rink - the decision to play Ullmark over Swayman and Bruins' stagnant offensive. To close, they discuss whether Marner needs new linemates, depth forwards shining, Nylander's status and how Game 2 changes their perspectives on the rest of the series.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee go over the Game 1 action over the weekend, a barn burner in Winnipeg and the hometown dominance thus far. They are joined by Hall of Famer Adam Oates (7:50), who dives deeper on the series openers we've seen thus far - Canucks getting secondary production at the right time, how the Leafs adjust to the Bruins' style of play, the pressure on Matthews and more! Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - the Avs running out of options in net, Maurice downplays Reinhart's free-agent value and the Sabres name Lindy Ruff head coach (again).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Bruins in Game 1 on Saturday. First, they discuss the absence of Nylander, how cautious the Leafs should be with his workload and possible causes for his mysterious injury. Then, a more in-depth breakdown of the game - the Leafs' lack of discipline, an inability to create offensively, a characteristic slow start and Matthews and Marner not showing up. Later, evaluating the blueline's performance and if the Leafs should consider bringing Brodie back into the fold. Finally, a chat about Samsonov and who should get the net in Game 2.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour by welcoming Doug MacLean in for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac goes through every series to make picks and discuss the biggest storyline for each. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee to make their own picks for the first round, conference finals and Conn Smythe before going through some of the exit interviews from eliminated teams. Finally, they answer your questions on the text line!

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It is the eve of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are locked in on the Leafs' first-round matchup against the Bruins. They get into storylines from the Leafs' skate today, whether Nylander's absence is an injury concern or just maintenance, Brodie missing the cut and Matthews and Marner staying split for now. Then, they compare the Leafs' and Bruins' positional groups and how they balance out. How good does Samsonov need to be to win the series? Will Woll enter the fray? Finally, Leafs legend Wendel Clark (32:47) shares his thoughts on the Round 1 matchup, the physical aspect and the keys to the series.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber, who goes through the Canadian playoff teams, their Round 1 outlooks and which player will be the biggest difference-maker. Then, with the sale now official, he discusses the Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City, the emotional final game at Mullett Arena and what the league has learned from their nearly 30 years in Arizona. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - the fallout in Arizona, Meruello not showing up to the final game and Jakob Chychrun's provides no certainty on his future in Ottawa.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' final game in the regular season, a 6-4 loss to the Lightning in Tampa. They get into Matthews gruellingly missing the 70-goal mark, powerplay struggles and Nylander's lacklustre effort. Then, a look at roster combinations before Game 1, if Matthews and Marner will be reunited, the odd men out on defence and who sneaks in due to injuries. Finally, a big-picture look at the Leafs' first-round matchup against the Bruins and what's at stake for Toronto from a front office, fan, coach and player point of view.

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The Leafs' first-round opponent is set! Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a brief look at how Toronto matches up with Boston in a 7-game series before looking back at last night's 5-2 loss to the Panthers. They get into the overemphasis on getting Matthews to 70, the disaster second period and a missed opportunity for Woll. Then, a chat about which d-men are in the lineup for Game 1. Later, a more in-depth look at the Leafs' challenge against Boston in Round 1 - what role the history of the rivalry takes and where each team has the edge. Finally, catching up on an exciting night in the race for the final Wild Card spot in the East as the Capitals clinch in dramatic fashion. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a chat about the quality of the Wild Card race in the East and Lukas Raymond's heroics for Detroit last night. They are joined by former player, agent and GM Brian Lawton (6:45), who shares his thoughts on the race, which of the contending teams could steal a round if they sneak in and if the NHL would or should consider a play-in format. Then, he weighs in on the Coyotes' move and why it never worked out in Arizona. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - McDavid hits the 100-assist mark, Hart Trophy picks and Bruins commentator Jack Edwards announces his retirement.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Leafs' game tonight against the Panthers, a potential first-round preview. They discuss playoff scenarios and if teams want to draw Toronto in the first round and Nylander & Matthews' milestone chases. Then, to Florida where Sportsnet's Luke Fox (14:51) shares some injury updates, what the Leafs still need to work on in the last two games and which players are still competing for a spot on the Game 1 roster. Later, is there anything Joseph Woll could show tonight to dethrone Samsonov for Game 1?

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome former NHL executive and PWHL executive director Brian Burke in-studio to start the second hour. They discuss NHL load management, divisional vs. 1-8 playoff seeding and Canadian teams' cap disadvantage. Then, with the Coyotes' move to Salt Lake, he gives an argument against expansion. Later, he shares who he thinks will end up with the final Wild Card spot in the East, his pick in the Hart race and teams he likes in round 1. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news & notes where they go through tonight's action, packed with playoff implications.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss against Detroit over the weekend. They get into Matthews' chase for 70 goals drawing the team's focus, how to best manage his minutes in the last two games and the Leafs running into the injury bug at the wrong time. Then, a chat about where the team stands in net after Samsonov's concerning start in Saturday's game. Finally, an evaluation of the Leafs' blueline heading into playoffs, confidence rankings, what McCabe's injury means and if Brodie is on the outside looking in for Game 1.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Western Conference playoff picture as Edmonton has a chance to steal the Pacific Division lead from Vancouver and Mark Stone returns to practice for Vegas. They are joined by Garry Galley (7:55), who shares his thoughts on Stone's return, if McDavid's maintenance days are a concern going into the postseason, the tight MVP race and playoff dark horses. Finally, they regroup with Sam to answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and (returning) Sam McKee start with some Masters takes before diving into the Leafs' 5-6 loss against the Devils last night. They discuss Matthews adding two to his total of 68 goals, whether his chase for 70 has now taken priority over team goals, a scary outing from Samsonov and how the goalies will be deployed in the final 3 games. Later, the voice of the Red Wings for Bally Sports, Ken Daniels (33:50), sets the stage for Detroit's game against Toronto tomorrow night, looks ahead at Patrick Kane's future in Detroit and evaluates Derek Lalonde's season behind the bench. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi start the second hour with a chat about reports around a likely relocation coming for the Coyotes with Salt Lake City as a landing spot. Joining the conversation, Elliotte Friedman (9:53) shares the latest on the move, the future of hockey in Arizona if they do move, where it went wrong for owner Alex Meruelo and how it impacts the players. Finally, they regroup with Daniele for news & notes - the Oilers closing in on the Canucks for the division lead, concern levels rising for Vegas and going over the results of the NHLPA's player poll.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome guest producer Daniele Franceschi as they look at the Leafs' lines ahead of tonight's game against the Devils. They dive deep into the defensive pairs as Edmundson returns to the lineup tonight and how the blueline will be deployed before playoffs. Then, they discuss the importance of rest before the postseason and how to balance Matthews going for 70 vs. being well-rested for Game 1. Finally, the Athletic's Josh Kloke (32:17) weighs in on the rest vs. rust debate, which Leafs players need 'load management' the most and the goalie rotation in the final games with Samsonov now virtually locked in for the Game 1 start.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by MSG Network's Steve Valiquette, who weighs in on what type of goalie is needed to win a cup in the modern era and the importance of capitalizing on broken plays and net traffic in the playoffs. Then, he discusses Ilya Samsonov's playoff outlook, the emergence of Alex Nedeljkovic and Jake Oettinger heating up at the right time. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news & notes - Jack Hughes ruled out for the season with shoulder surgery, Landon Dupont being granted exceptional status, the Canucks solidifying their position ahead of Edmonton and MVP picks.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins. They discuss the hopeful vibes around the team and city, Brodie looking better, questionable officiating, Matthews' strong play without Marner and whether the Leafs should push for home ice in the playoffs. Then, on the Dubas element of the game. Later, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (33:13) shares his thoughts on what's still unanswered with 5 games remaining, Matthews' hunt for 70, Keefe's late-season experimentation and if it will lead to any permanent changes in the playoffs. Finally, he looks at and makes predictions for the postseason race in the East.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the playoff race in the East as just 2 points separate 5 teams. They are joined by Oilers' analyst Jason Gregor (4:25) who looks at possible first-round matchups for Edmonton, if the Oilers did enough at the deadline, why Tanev would have been the perfect fit for them and confidence levels for Stuart Skinner as the uncontested no. 1 goalie. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - Tomáš Hertl gets set to make his Golden Knights debut, concerns rising for the slumping Canucks and the Sens take exception with the Devils sliding the puck in the empty net after the buzzer.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead at tonight's Leafs' game against the surging Penguins and how Pittsburgh has been able to pull themselves back into the playoff picture. Then, on the Leafs' 4-2 win over the Habs on Saturday and Keefe's brand-new set of lines. Are the Leafs running out of time to solidify line pairings before playoffs? Later, Penguins radio analyst Phil Bourque (32:11) on Pittsburgh's late-season climb, Bunting's impact, Karlsson rising at the right time and Nedeljkovic playing his way out of Pittsburgh's price range.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour by looking back on the line brawl between the Devils and Rangers at MSG. NHL Network's Mike Rupp (3:08) gives his take on the scrap, whether it was inevitable, why fighting still belongs in the modern game and the emotional impact of a fight like that. Then, he sets the stage for tonight's chapter in the Ovechkin/Crosby rivalry as the Caps and Pens face off for crucial points in the Eastern Wild Card race. Finally, they regroup with Sam to answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a rare day in Toronto sports as the Leafs, Raptors and Jays all lost on the same night yesterday. They get into the Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Bolts, Tampa heating up at the right time, Toronto's special teams inconsistencies and if the goalie battle can finally be put to bed after an unremarkable outing from Joseph Woll. They are joined by Leafs' radio analyst Jim Ralph (32:27) who shares his thoughts on where the team stands after a pair of games against the Florida teams, Samsonov claiming the starting job, a more confident bottom 6 and what questions still need to be answered before playoffs.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back at the Canucks' 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights last night and if they're running out of time to turn their play around before playoffs begin. They are joined by former NHLer PJ Stock (4:02), who discusses how the Habs' recent wins are coming at the cost of player development and how long the fans will remain patient with the rebuild. Then, he weighs in on the snail race for the Wild Card in the East, Tortorella's future in Philly and the Canucks' recent skid. They regroup with Sam for news & notes - checking in on the Wild Card race, Tom Wilson criticizes the media and breaking down Torts' latest rant. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead to the Leafs' match-up against the Lightning tonight. They get into the emotions of the playoff rematch, Tampa's roster turnover and where Kucherov fits in the Hart conversation. Then, a Leafs POV - Matthews' chase for 70 and how the team is using rest ahead of the postseason. Finally, Lightning VP Dave Andreychuk (32:55), weighs in on the team's up-and-down season, the impact of the deadline additions, Vasilevskiy slowly returning to his Cup-winning form and Stamkos' future in Tampa.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome NHL analyst Jamal Mayers into the studio to kick off the second hour. He looks ahead at first-round matchups and how various teams match up with their likely opponents in a 7-game series. Then, he shares which team has the edge for the final Wild Card spot in the East, John Tortorella's latest post-game outburst and the Senators' looming decisions. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news & notes - checking in on award races, Crosby reaches the point-per-game mark for the 19th time, Torts' future in Philly and Jeff Skinner becomes the first player to get to 1000 career games without a playoff game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' up-and-down win over the Panthers last night. They get into the near-blown lead, Nick Robertson making a case to be on the playoff roster, whether Samsonov has earned trust as the Game 1 starter and the positive presence of the forward depth. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (31:19) shares how the Leafs' are using 'rest as a weapon' ahead of the playoffs, why the starting goalie spot isn't set in stone yet, who will be knocked out of the special teams units when the team is fully healthy and what the Leafs are getting in their latest signing, Jacob Quillan.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a discussion about Connor McDavid closing in on a 100-assist season and a look ahead at a busy night around the NHL. They are joined by former NHLer Adam Oates (8:00), who evaluates Kucherov's stellar season, Bedard's rookie campaign and sleeper teams in the playoffs. Later, they regroup with Sam for news and notes - previewing a crucial matchup between the Isles and Flyers tonight, the Leafs' lack of powerplay production, Jonathan Quick surpassing Ryan Miller as the winningest American goalie and teams with the most demanding schedules before playoffs. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with reactions to Auston Matthews reaching the 60-goal mark on Saturday against the Sabres. They get into the game - Leafs fans taking over the Sabres' home ice, the scrum to end the game and Samsonov's shutout bringing him closer to securing the starting job heading into the postseason. Then, looking ahead to tonight's game against the Panthers and how the Leafs respond to Florida's physicality. Finally, former Panthers' defenseman and current analyst Ed Jovanovski (34:47) discusses Florida's untimely skid, their playoff outlook with heightened expectations, Reinhart's signature season and how the deadline additions are fitting in.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Doug MacLean for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac weighs in on the Wild Card race in the East, playoff expectations for Matthews, the Jets' and Canucks' untimely skids and Hyman hitting 50 goals. Then, he looks ahead at potential playoff matchups and who has the edge in the first round. Later, they discuss the Hart trophy race heating up as McDavid approaches a 100-assist season. Finally, they welcome in fill-in producer Tristan Marchegiani to answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with the Leafs' 5-1 win over the Capitals last night and Bertuzzi's two-goal effort as he is heating up at the right time. Then, they break down Simon Benoit's 3-year, $1.35 million AAV extension and project which 6 defencemen will be in for Game 1 of the playoffs. Does Brodie need to win his job back? They are joined by former Leafs' GM Gord Stellick (32:49), who shares his thoughts on the rest vs. rust debate, whether Giordano will be used in the postseason, if Matthews' chase for 70 is a distraction and Tampa starting to threaten in the standings.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back at last night's NHL action and the parity at the top of the league. They are joined by former NHL scout Jason Bukala (4:40), who shares his thoughts on the Capitals' & Predators' impressive stretch runs, Leafs' special teams problems, likely call-up college players to watch and what issues could arise if the NCAA lifts restrictions for CHL players. Finally, news and notes - the Bruins and Panthers scrap, Guentzel speaks on leaving Pittsburgh and a dream-come-true moment for Josh Doan.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' uninspiring loss to the Devils last night. They get into the Leafs taking their foot off the gas after a dominant first period, Keefe's heated post-game comments, lack of urgency and Nylander notching his 40th. Then, to the crease - concern levels after Woll's rough outing, how Keefe will utilize the trio down the stretch and if the Leafs have the most uncertain goalie situation amongst playoff teams. Finally, standings watch as Tampa starts to catch up and if it the Leafs might prefer to finish in a Wild Card spot.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the race for the Presidents' Trophy as only one point separates the top 7 teams. They are joined by former Red Wings goalie and now-analyst Chris Osgood, (6:15) who shares his thoughts on Detroit's sloppy finish to the season as they compete for the final Wild Card spot in the East, short & long-term solutions in net, the jumps from Mo Seider and Lucas Raymond, and Patrick Kane's impact on and off the ice. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - if Vegas missing the playoffs is a good or bad thing for hockey, rumours that Tortorella will move to management and which competing teams have the easiest schedules down the stretch.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead at the Leafs' first encounter with the Devils this season. They get status updates on Marner, Samsonov, Rielly and Edmundson - the pair quietly dealing with tweaks. How careful should the Leafs be with their injuries down the stretch? Then, what the team needs to focus on ahead of the playoffs - the battle in net, staying motivated, solidifying lineup combinations and Matthews' hunt for 70. Finally, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald (29:57) sets the stage for their critical game against the Leafs tonight, underlying reasons for New Jersey's disappointing season, long-term plans in goal and Timo Meier finally starting to settle in.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic (2:45) fresh off his Hockey Night in Canada debut over the weekend. He shares his takeaways from the Oilers' loss to the Leafs on Saturday, a rare physical display from Toronto and the Edmonton's ceiling. Then, how they stack up against their Pacific Division rivals and Bobby McMann's impact since signing his extension. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Ovechkin picking up the pace in his chase for Gretzky's record, the Penguins recover their stolen Jagr bobbleheads and a large change coming to Junior Hockey with the NCAA considering dropping restrictions for former CHL players.

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Nick Kypreos,  Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get right into a busy weekend in Leafs land as they pick up an impressive win over the Oilers and bring a great defensive effort despite the loss against the Hurricanes. They discuss the team starting to embrace a tougher identity, how they have rallied without Marner in the lineup, Domi becoming more consistent and McMann and Holmberg reinvigorating secondary production. Then, to the crease and a chat about Samsonov's mysterious injury. Finally, a deeper dive into the Hurricanes' playoff outlook, TJ Brodie's role on the team going forward and powerplay woes persist.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the final hour of the week with Doug MacLean for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance. Mac shares his thoughts on the Tortorella/Couturier drama, the relationship between captain and coach, the Senators' biggest need as they head into a crucial offseason, the Lightning starting to roll and the difficulty of inspiring buy-in on a losing team. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Kuznetsov returns to Washington, Patrick Roy's odd response to the Islanders' rough loss to the Red Wings and Celine Dion reads out the Bruins lineups. Finally, answering your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead to the Leafs' test against the Oilers this weekend. They get into Marner's status, TJ Brodie slated to be scratched again, bizarre lineup combinations in practice, a Matt Murray sighting at morning skate and Domi and Matthews sticking together for at least one more game. Then, a chat about Matthew Knies' season and if his potential is hiding the flaws in his game. Finally, Luke Fox (32:56) sets the stage for tomorrow's game, concern levels for the Leafs' penalty kill, Keefe's management of the goalie tandem and which looming free agent would be best to be sign back this summer - Bertuzzi or Domi.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Canucks' analyst Dan Murphy to start the second hour. He discusses what the Canucks are playing for in their final 13 games, their small lull since the All-Star Break, Pettersson's play since his contract, what the team's summer might look like with Lindholm headed for UFA & attention on Hronek as an RFA. Then a look around the three-headed race in the Central and which teams pose the biggest threat to Vancouver. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Tom Wilson suspension predictions, Sean Couturier gets scratched again and what the next GM in Columbus has in store for them this summer, including a potential Gaudreau trade.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 7-2 win over the Capitals on the back of a 2-goal effort from Auston Matthews. They get into what was a rare quick start for the Leafs, returns on the Matthews/Domi/Bertuzzi line, where Marner will fit back in when he returns and  Tom Wilson's high stick on Noah Gregor. Then, a chat about the pressure on the Capitals' young core to force the puck to Ovechkin. Later, they are joined by Craig Simpson (31:02), who shares his thoughts on Woll's performance and the Leafs' direction in net, the Domi/Matthews combo, whether TJ Brodie's season can be salvaged after his first healthy scratch of the year and the difficulties of lineup experimentation at this point in the season.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice. He gets into how the team has built its lauded physical identity, going from fringe playoff team to contender last season, lineup experimenting ahead of and during the playoffs, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson's resurgence. Then, he weighs in on Tortorella scratching Sean Couturier. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Tortorella ducking questions on his Couturier decision, live reaction to the Leafs' scratching TJ Brodie, Rick Nash being named Team Canada GM for this year's world championship and Vegas' playoff spot becoming less certain.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-3 loss to the Flyers last night, and if they have established any concrete lineup combinations during this stretch run. They get into the dysfunction of the Rielly/Brodie pair and optimal d-pairings, the Leafs' lack of urgency, Robertson's defensive lapses and the significance of the final 15 games for the depth forwards. Later, former NHLer and NBC Capitals reporter Alan May (32:55) sets the stage for the Leafs' match-up against the Caps tonight, how Washington climbed back into the playoff picture, the emergence of Charlie Lindgren, Ovechkin getting back to his vintage scoring ways and former Leafs assistant coach Spencer Carbery's impact.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne kick off the second hour with NHL Network's Mike Rupp (4:42), who weighs in on the Flyers' decision to make captain Sean Couturier a healthy scratch, why Tortorella continues to return to this coaching tactic and how this type of move impacts the locker room vibes. Then, a look at the Wild Card chases and the bunched-up Metro Division. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee to chat about possible landing spots for Sidney Crosby if he jumps off the Penguins' ship. Finally, news and notes - reviewing early returns of the big deadline acquisitions, changes coming from GM meetings and Ovechkin inching closer to Gretzky's record.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the sad news of Chris Simon's passing today and Kyp shares memories of their head-to-heads in his playing days. Then, a significant note ahead of the Leafs' match-up with the Flyers tonight as Philly makes Couturier a healthy scratch. Later, a Toronto POV of the game - Leafs turn back to Samsonov, whether they should expect retaliation from the last time they faced off and Benoit making his return to the lineup. Finally, former Flyer Scott Hartnell (32:38) weighs in on the Tortorella experience as a player, what led to Couturier being scratched and if playoffs are still on the table for the Flyers.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start in Florida where the GMs are meeting to play some golf (and also attend GM meetings, apparently). They are joined by Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds, (5:22) live in Florida to share what's being discussed at the GM meetings and what isn't. Then, he shares his thoughts on the tightening playoff race in the Central division with the Jets, Avs and Stars all tied at 91 points for first in the division and if any teams on the outside can put pressure on Vegas in the West. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news & notes - Dmitry Kulikov gets a hearing for his hit to Conor Sheary's head, Wayne Simmonds announces his retirement and the latest development in Arizona's search for a new arena.

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Nick Kypreos is back with Justin Bourne and Sam McKee and they start the week with a look back over the Leafs' loss against the Hurricanes this weekend. They get into the Leafs' crushing blown lead, the team missing Marner, early returns on the deadline acquisitions, special teams concerns and Samsonov gaining ground for the starting goalie job. Later, more on the Leafs' recent powerplay failures, how it all falls apart without Marner, whether moving Liljegren to the top unit over Rielly can help and Matthews showing his frustration while waiting wide-open in the slot.

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Justin Bourne is again joined by guest host Gord Stellick as they welcome Doug MacLean for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac gets into the best way to prepare for the playoffs during a stretch run, Doug Armstrong being named GM of team Canada, the Red Wings' fighting in practice, if the NHL needs to close the LTIR cap loophole and what is discussed at GM meetings. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee to answer your questions on the text line!

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome guest host Gord Stellick with Nick Kypreos away. They start with the Leafs' blowout win over the Flyers last night, whether Keefe 'broke the code' by running the top power-play unit late, the Leafs' lucking out on some bad goals, Samsonov's stellar play and Bertuzzi starting to roll. Then, they share their concern levels for Marner's ankle injury. They are joined by former NHL executive Mike Futa (31:53) who shares his thoughts on the Leafs' additions at the deadline, the offseason additions finding their way and he sets the stage for the Leafs' big test tomorrow against the Hurricanes.

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are joined in studio by Luke Gazdic, who shares his thoughts on the surging Oilers coming off a 7-2 win over the Capitals last night. He gets into Connor Brown FINALLY notching his first goal of the season, the Oilers' and Golden Knights' playoff collision course, Knoblauch's line combinations and Zach Hyman continuing his excellent scoring campaign.  Then, a look around the league - Nashville's impressive point streak, the class of the West, if the Leafs did enough at the deadline and the Rempe suspension. Finally, news and notes - Zadorov calls MacKinnon the best in the league, the Red Wings and Canucks both get into fights at practice and Erik Karlsson is once again involved in trade rumours.

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Leafs hockey is back after a short break, and Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead at their game against the Flyers tonight. To help preview the matchup, they are joined by Leafs writer Anthony Petrielli (6:59), who discusses how McMann went from healthy scratch to a new extension and goes through the roster to put together the team's optimal line combinations. Later, Charlie O'Connor (31:41) of PHLY Sports shares a Flyers POV of the game, their playoff chances after selling at the deadline, the buzz around Matvei Michkov and the Tortorella experience.

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture as the Panthers continue to pull away from the pack after their comeback win over the Stars last night in which they trailed 3-0. ESPN's Kristen Shilton (4:09) shares her thoughts on the battle at the top of the Eastern Conference, Atlanta expansion rumours, Bedard embracing the 'next face of the league' role and whether Crosby would ever leave Pittsburgh to chase another cup. Later, news and notes from around the NHL - the Predators continue their 12-game point streak, Byram getting comfortable in Buffalo and the Sabres lack a response after UPL got run over.

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in guest host JD Bunkis with Nick Kypreos away. They start with the news that Bobby McMann has signed a 2-year, $1.25 million AAV deal, and they share their thoughts on the price, contract comparables and his future role. Then, they discuss the pressure on the core four and predictions for who will take the starting netminding job. Finally, the guys rank the Leafs' 'Team Bs' over the years and where the supporting cast this season stands amongst previous groups.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with their reactions to Matt Rempe receiving a 4-game suspension for his elbow on Jonas Siegenthaler last night. Former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau (3:05) shares his thoughts on the league sending Rempe a message, coaching tough guys, the Wild pulling their goalie in OT, Demko's injury and the most impactful trade from the deadline. Later, they regroup with Sam for news and notes - ranking the best defensive units in the league, checking in on award races and Anson Carter aims to bring the NHL back to Atlanta.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their thoughts on ex-Marlies' Josh Ho-Sang's new hip-hop album as the Leafs get a needed day off. Then, they discuss Nick Robertson voicing his frustrations with his role. The Athletic's Josh Kloke (12:28) shares his thoughts on Robertson's comments, the team's cohesion a month away from the playoffs and what the deadline additions bring. Later, Leafs' radio analyst Jim Ralph (32:03) weighs in on how an 'underdog' label helps the team, who's winning the battle for the starting job in goal, Brad Treliving's focus on adding grit at the deadline and if Tavares is better suited for the second or third line.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the NHL's playoff picture as the Islanders claw their way back into contention on the back of a 6-game winning streak. They are joined by Panthers analyst Jeff Chychrun (2:19), who weighs in on Paul Maurice's impact on the team, Florida's physical presence, what Vlad Tarasenko brings and where Barkov ranks among the best players in the league. Then, he looks at what went wrong for his son, Jakob, and the Sens this season. Then, they regroup with Sam to chat about how the cap puts Canadian teams at a disadvantage and how the divide can be fixed. Finally, news and notes - the Wild pull their goalie in OT for a gutsy 2 points, Tortorella receives a 2-game suspension and the Canucks lose Demko to injury.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some fallout from Friday's deadline as the Leafs enter into the final stretch of the regular season. Then, into Saturday's win against Montreal - Matthews' recent down stretch, back-checking miscues, Knies' improved play on the bottom 6, McMann playing himself out of Toronto's price range and evaluating the mixed-up lines without Marner. Who is the answer at second-line centre? Then, evaluating Connor Dewar and Joel Edmundson's Leafs debuts, the decision to pull Benoit from the lineup and who will be the odd man out of the defence corps come playoffs. Finally, an update on who's winning the starting battle in net.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined in-studio by Elliotte Friedman for post-trade deadline wind-down. He shares his thoughts on Vegas' unexpected trade for Hertl, teams that missed out on their targets, top-end goalies staying put and if there's any chance Sidney Crosby leaves the Penguins as they enter their rebuild. Later, Doug MacLean (30:36) hops on for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac shares how deadline day has evolved before getting into the Hertl deal and Vegas' cap tactics, the drama in Pittsburgh after the Guentzel trade, the Devils pivoting from Markstrom to Jake Allen and more from this week's trades.

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The deadline is all wrapped up, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the day headlined by Vegas' big splash at the buzzer for Tomáš Hertl. They get into the biggest stories of deadline day - potential injury and contract concerns around Hertl, the Oilers stay relatively quiet and the Jets make a push with a trade for Toffoli. Then, the guys discuss trade winners and losers. Later, Leafs' GM Brad Treliving (20:42) joins the show to share his thoughts on the team's moves at and ahead of the deadline, what newly acquired Connor Dewar brings, his faith in the group and looks ahead at a probable first-round matchup against the Bruins. Finally, some thoughts on the Leafs' greasy 4-1 loss to the Bruins last night.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some thoughts on the influx of trades in the Western Conference and the budding arms race between the Avalanche, Canucks and Golden Knights. They are joined by Golden Knights reporter for the Athletic, Jesse Granger (4:57), who shares his thoughts on Vegas' moves for Hanifin and Mantha, why Vegas is going all-in this year and whether Guentzel or Buchnevich are still in play for them. What would be the most entertaining first-round opponent for Vegas? Later, they regroup with Sam for news and notes - the Devils shopping Toffoli, a look ahead at this summer's UFA class and the future of the Bruins’ goalie tandem.

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We have a deal! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with a review of the Leafs' trade for Joel Edmundson from the Capitals completed earlier today. They discuss the team's focus on physicality, what he can bring to Toronto, where he fits into the lineup and what moves may follow. Have the Leafs done enough to keep up with their improving contemporaries? Then, looking back over the Leafs' sleepy 2-1 win over the Sabres last night. Finally, NESN Bruins analyst Andy Brickley (33:58) discusses Toronto and Boston's playoff collision course, their focus at the deadline and the market for Linus Ullmark.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more reflection over today's trades before they are joined by former scout Jason Bukala (5:31). He shares why the Byram/Middlestadt trade is a puzzler for both sides, Lindholm's fall-off in Vancouver and the unprecedented idea of the Canucks flipping him to Pittsburgh. Then, on what Walker brings to the Avs, Tampa making a long-term play for Hanifin and if Dallas has enough in-house to stand pat at the deadline. To close, they regroup with Sam to discuss Crosby trade rumours starting to float around, what he would cost and Rasmus Sandin signing an expensive extension to stay in Washington.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee catch up on a trade-heavy day in the NHL as GMs are eager to make moves ahead of Friday's deadline, though no moves from the Leafs yet. They get into the tough position Brad Treliving is in with the asset cupboards near empty, if the Leafs missed out on any of the players moved today and the improvements in the Eastern Conference competition. Later, Sam cooks up some bold fake trades for the Leafs. Finally, they welcome Brad May (28:20) into the studio to share how this time of year affects players' mentalities, the feeling of being traded, what the Leafs need to prioritize at the deadline and how Ryan Reaves' energy impacts the team.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a shocking report that Elias Lindholm may be back in trade talks as the Canucks eye a Jake Guentzel trade. Former NHL player, manager and agent Brian Lawton (8:13) shares his thoughts on the Guentzel sweepstakes, if the Penguins should consider a full rebuild and how deadline war rooms have evolved. Then, he goes around the league to discuss which players various teams need to target at the deadline. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - Brett Pesce's market, the Panthers pulling away from the pack and revisiting Dubas trade record in Toronto ahead of his first, high-pressure deadline in Pittsburgh.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Bruins last night. They get into what was another slow start for the Leafs, a night to forget for the Brodie/Liljegren pair, Boston's unkillable culture, Woll still working his way back to full speed and Rielly struggling as the power play QB. Then, a look around the league at available defencemen at the deadline and which would be the best fit in Toronto. Finally, the guys go through the lineup and discuss which combinations should be left untouched at the trade deadline, and which need to be addressed.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Canucks locking up Elias Pettersson to an 8-year extension over the weekend and they compare the contract terms to William Nylander's. They are joined by SN650's Satiar Shah (3:19), who shares his thoughts on Pettersson's extension, where the team is on a Guentzel trade, other targets at the deadline and who from the lineup is dispensable. Then, they are rejoined by Sam McKee to react live to the Devils parting ways with Lindy Ruff. Finally, news & notes - the idea of an NHL play-in tourney, the Penguins transitioning to full-out sellers and the Hanifin to Tampa Bay rumours growing stronger.

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It's trade deadline week! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the week with a look back over the Leafs' shootout win over the Rangers on Saturday. They get into Rempe vs. Reaves, Rempe's dirty hits on Lyubushkin, the third line starting to solidify itself and Nylander getting benched. Then, looking ahead to tonight's game against the Bruins and Samsonov getting the nod to start. Finally, they are joined by NESN's Billy Jaffe (34:47) to share a Bruins' POV of tonight's game, how they'll approach the deadline with multiple pending UFAs, whether Jake DeBrusk is on the move and the recent dip in goalie play.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with reports around the Canucks and Hurricanes discussing an Elias Pettersson trade as extension talks remain stalled before Doug MacLean's Off-the-Rails Friday appearance (2:28)! Mac delves into how legit the Pettersson trade rumours are, the Canucks' options and whether the situation is a distraction for the team. Then, he weighs in on the Lyubushkin trade, rumours that Calgary was unwilling to trade with Toronto and landing spots for various players at the deadline. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee to answer your question on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' late-night move, acquiring Ilya Lyubushkin (again) for a 3rd and a 6th-round pick. They discuss where he fits into the Leafs' lineup, the price and potential next moves for Brad Treliving. Then, they react to Treliving's availability, his openness to trading this year's first-round pick and who would be the likely target. Finally, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (35:17) shares an update on Liljegren's injury status, his thoughts on Lyubushkin's return to Toronto, what he can bring in an off-ice capacity, Woll's return to the ice last night and the resurgence of Ryan Reaves.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with the Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli who gives an in-depth breakdown of the Chris Tanev trade, how it impacts the market for defencemen and why the Leafs were never really in the conversation. Then, he gets into the Canucks' progress in extension talks with Pettersson, potential destinations for Jake Guentzel and what happens with Hanifin after the Tanev trade. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Hyman scores his 40th goal, Bruce Cassidy returns to Boston and a look ahead at some of the action in the NHL tonight.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with the big news that the Flames have pulled the trigger on a Chris Tanev trade, sending him to Dallas. They get into Calgary's return in the deal, if the Leafs missed out and which right-handed defencemen the team should pivot their focus to. Later, a chat about Jo Woll returning to the net tonight after 85 days since his last start and Sheldon Keefe gets a $25k fine for his outburst. Finally, Coyotes' analyst Craig Morgan (32:25) sets the stage for tonight's game between Arizona & Toronto, the Leafs' odd inability to beat the Yotes at home, what's gone wrong for Arizona during this recent 12-game losing streak, the latest in the organization's search for a new arena and who will be available at the deadline. 

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Milwaukee Admirals forward Cody Hodgson (2:25). He discusses his return to pro hockey after his diagnosis of a rare muscle condition, why he decided to come back to the game and what it was like to be back after 8 years away. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for NHL news and notes - takeaways from Gary Bettman's presser in Winnipeg, Crosby keeping the Penguins relevant and the Canucks' skid continues.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the anniversary of Sidney Crosby's Golden Goal and where they were during the special moment. Then, into the Leafs' streak-breaking loss to the Golden Knights last night - the team's play when they're down, Tavares' rare signs of frustration as he adjusts to his new role, Keefe getting tossed and concerning play from the all-left-handed d-corps. Finally, Rangers' MSG reporter Steve Valiquette (32:51) weighs in on Matt Rempe's gauntlet, why he needs to exercise more restraint and breaks down Ilya Samsonov's strengths and weaknesses through this recent stretch.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the playoff picture in both conferences and which teams are getting the most desperate ahead of the deadline. They are joined by Garry Galley (6:13) to share his thoughts on Zach Hyman's unlikely transformation into a 50-goal scorer, whether the Flames should be selling and why teams outside of the playoff picture like the Senators would want to buy at the deadline. Finally, they regroup with Sam to discuss the strange vibes emerging between the Canucks and Pettersson, the price for a possible extension and how much money has to do with his stagnating contract talks.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead at the Leafs' game tonight against the Golden Knights at home. They discuss Vegas' injuries, what type of reception Rielly will get in his first game at home since the suspension, Reaves staying in the lineup over Gregor and the all-left-handed d-corps. Then, a discussion about available right-handed defencemen after Chris Tanev and what they would cost. Finally, former NHL goalie and the Daily Faceoff's Carter Hutton (27:44) weighs in on the Leafs’ goalie situation with Woll returning from injury and the dynamics of keeping 3 goalies on the roster.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a recap of an eventful weekend in the NHL, including an unexpected result in the Battle of Alberta. They are joined by Flames' analyst Eric Francis (3:32), who weighs in on Calgary's recent hot stretch, whether it changes their deadline plans at all, the price for Tanev and their hesitancy to make a move with ex-GM Brad Treliving in Toronto. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news and notes - rookie Matt Rempe turning heads with his fists in New York, Chelios gets his jersey retired in Kane's 'showtime' return to Chicago and the Canucks reportedly taking calls on Elias Pettersson.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' extending their win streak with a win against the Avalanche over the weekend. They discuss what's spurred this recent change in play, the power play starting to heat up and how much this streak changes perceptions of the team inside and outside the facility. Then, they get into Saturday's game, Colorado's intimidating top-end talent, Bertuzzi's birthday hat trick and the sustainability of the bottom six's elevated play. Later, a conversation about Samsonov's recent stretch, how much credit he deserves over the win streak and how Joseph Woll will be reintroduced to the team now that he's been cleared from his ankle injury.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Doug MacLean for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac delves into the Leafs' dominant stretch and how it affects their deadline approach, if there's any concern for the Canucks who've lost 3 straight and the Jets' attendance issues. Then, he goes through some of the headline trade targets and where they might land. To close out the week, they regroup with Sam McKee to answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' win last night over the Golden Knights in Vegas. They get into one of the season's most impressive wins, a more balanced line rotation, how the Rielly/Greig incident rallied the team, Domi's expanded role and Rielly's return. Then, a wider view of the roster as is and why their recent win streak reinforces an 'all-in' approach to the deadline. They are joined by the Athletic's Joshua Kloke (35:59), who shares his thoughts on a more relaxed vibe around the Leafs' locker room, how this recent stretch has impacted their deadline plans and the evolution of their leadership group.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with NHL Network's Mike Kelly, who runs through award races - Auston Matthews' early case for the Hart Trophy, Quinn Hughes running away with the Norris and Faber vs. Bedard for the Calder. Then, he discusses which teams are better or worse than their records according to underlying analytics. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Quinton Byfield's entry for goal of the year, landing spots for Markstrom and Saros, the latest on the Coyotes' search for a new arena and Seattle on the verge of becoming sellers.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs extending their winning streak to 5 games with their 6-3 win over the Coyotes last night. They get into the defensive pairing chemistry, Matthews reaching the 50-goal mark, Tavares' reduced role, Bertuzzi's struggles and Marner's recent stretch of incredible playmaking.  They are joined by former captain of the Golden Knights Deryk Engelland (35:39), who tees up tonight's game between Vegas and Toronto and shares his thoughts on Vegas' title defence efforts thus far, Mark Stone's injury, who steps up in his absence and what weaknesses they need to address at the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Bruins and their recent struggles as the absences of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejčí finally start to take shape. Eddie Olzcyk (2:24) joins them to tee up Boston's game against the Oilers tonight, Edmonton's stretches of inconsistency, Paul Coffey's impact behind the bench and a look at teams' deadline outlooks around the league. Finally, they regroup with Sam to chat about the panic-mode Penguins, Dubas' presser, potential landing spots for Jake Guentzel and if Crosby should be made available for trade.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead to the Leafs' game tonight against the Coyotes, Toronto's past struggles in the desert, Matthews eyeing his 50th in his homecoming and whether it's concerning how much the team relies on him. Is Keefe doing enough to get the most out of depth players? Then, a chat about trade deadline and all-in scenarios for the Leafs. Finally, they are joined Coyotes GM Bill Armstrong (25:50) to tee up tonight's game, the young core's development and how active they might be at the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour by revisiting Hartman vs. Perfetti as the Wild and Jets matchup tonight, Perfetti's comments post-game and the trend of players airing on-ice business to the media. Joining the conversation, Jets analyst Sean Reynolds (6:34) sets the stage for the game and discusses the Jets' early returns on Monahan, how active they will be at the deadline and Rick Bowness' Jack Adams case. They regroup with Sam for news and notes - a review of Jagr night in Pittsburgh, the Penguins' options at the deadline and Tampa at risk of missing the playoffs.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are back from the long weekend and they start with the news that Morgan Rielly's suspension being upheld and the team's success without him. Then, they get into the Leafs' 4-2 win against the Blues yesterday - Marner and Matthews clicking, Knies having a bigger impact and a look at special teams with Nylander playing the PK and Bertuzzi getting the nod on PP1 over Tavares. Finally, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (34:53) weighs in on the odd trend of the Leafs winning without top players in the lineup, McMann's grit, the goalie situation and why the Treliving should be conservative at the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with the Flames' 6-3 loss to the Sharks last night and if that was the final nail in the coffin for Calgary to begin offloading players. They are joined by former NHL scout Jason Bukala (5:19) who delves into what Tanev & Hanafin would cost in a trade, the value of picks for this year's draft cycle and which organizations are in the best & worst positions in terms of tradeable assets. To close out the week, they answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' win over the Flyers last night - Matthews putting the team on his back, a familiar game script, Bertuzzi's goal-drought nightmare continuing and the trend of slow starts. Then, confidence checks on Samsonov as Woll's status stays mysterious. Later, they are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox (35:32) to get into the Leafs' needs, who to target at the trade deadline and who will be made available for trade.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with the news of the day that the Blue Jackets are parting ways with long-time general manager Jarmo Kekäläinen. Joining the conversation, Sportsnet analyst David Amber (6:00) shares his thoughts on what went wrong for Kekäläinen, the timing of the decision and possible replacements. Then, he gets into Crosby's future in Pittsburgh if they miss the playoffs again, who will wear the 'C' for Team Canada and the best trade target at the deadline. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - which teams are legitimate cup threats, the Penguins' struggles continue and how shifts in the NCAA impact junior hockey.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Flyers as they come to town to take on the Leafs, and John Tortorella's comments on young players' expectations entering the NHL. Looking ahead to the game, they discuss Marner, Tavares and Nylander coming back from illness and Giordano's injury status. After, a chat about whether Morgan Rielly could or should be the Leafs' next captain. Finally, Flyers GM Daniel Brière (27:19) shares how he's approaching the trade deadline, the addition of Jamie Drysdale and the decision to name Sean Couturier captain.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour looking back on Connor McDavid's 6-assist night and if the NHL should change how they count secondary assists. They are joined by SN650's Mike Halford (5:43), who discusses the Canucks' composed win over the Blackhawks last night, their reported interest in Phil Kessel, how acquiring Lindholm changes the dynamics of Pettersson's extension and what other moves might be coming. Then, news and notes - Ridly Greig speaks on Rielly's cross-check for the first time, Brady Tkachuk's hat trick and the Islanders looking bleak. Finally, the guys share their plans for Valentine's Day!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Morgan Rielly's 5-game suspension, the 'Leafs conspiracy' when it comes to suspensions and what could come from his appeal. Then, on the Leafs' win last night over the Blues, overcoming the team's Frankenstein lineup, McMann's hat-trick, Bertuzzi's goal demons and the Brodie/Liljegren top D-pair. Then, on the Leafs' goalie situation with murmurings of Matt Murray's potential return. Finally, to keep Nick Robertson or to sell?

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour still awaiting a Morgan Rielly suspension ruling, and they take a look at the goalie trade market with Markstrom, Saros and Gibson potentially all on the table. They are joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (8:43) to share the latest on Rielly and why the league upgraded it to an in-person hearing. Then, a look at what type of return Calgary is looking for in trades, why teams are making moves earlier and how aggressive the Leafs will be at the deadline. Finally, news and notes - Pietrangelo & Marchand reach the 1000 games mark, what Tampa does at the deadline and whether the Kraken are buyers or sellers.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Morgan Rielly's delayed suspension hearing, why it's taking so long, which precedent it will follow and how many games they think he'll get. They look ahead to tonight's Leafs game against the Blues, McCabe taking the power-play QB role, which player Keefe should try next to Matthews and Marner next and how long Samsonov's leash is with Hildeby in as the backup. They are joined by Blues' President of Hockey Ops. and GM Doug Armstrong (27:10) to share the progress on St. Louis' rebuild, Robert Thomas' development and the decision to fire Craig Berube. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more reflections from Super Bowl 58 before welcoming Sportsnet's Ian Mendes (2:29) to the show. He gets into Saturday's rendition of the Battle of Ontario and the controversial empty-net goal from Ridly Grieg, Ottawa redefining their identity and why the extra scrappiness is good for the game. They regroup with Sam for news and notes - what the Flames do with their expiring defencemen, more moves coming for the Habs, whether Walman's game-winning griddy crossed a line and Ovechkin starting to heat up.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee return from the weekend and start with a recap of Super Bowl Sunday and Canadian golfer Nick Taylor's latest heroics, this time at the Waste Management Open. They get into the aftermath of Saturday night's tilt with the Senators and their reaction to Morgan Rielly's cross-check of Ridly Greig. The guys debate what merits a sufficient suspension for Rielly, how the NHL and George Parros will view it and if this incident blew up because it featured the Maple Leafs. They, also discuss if Rielly's reaction to Greig was a sign of larger frustration with the season and if other Leafs should have joined their teammate. After the break, they listen to Claude Giroux's take on Rielly-Greig, take a look at the state of Leafs' D without Rielly and discuss Joseph Woll's much-anticipated return to practice.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Mikhail Sergachev's injury, his comments on social media and how the Lightning move forward without him. They are joined by Doug MacLean (6:58) for his Off-The-Rails Friday appearance! Mac discusses his new job before taking a look at the Canadian teams - why the Canucks still need to be aggressive at the deadline, the market for Hanifin and Tanev, an update on the Senators' search for a head coach and the Jets' losing streak. Finally, answering your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are back after a brief break for the NBA trade deadline. They start with the Leafs' win over the Stars on Wednesday night, the passion of the McCabe/Benoit pairing, overreliance on the stars and Samsonov's worrying performance. Then, a chat about Brad Treliving's top priorities ahead of the deadline and Tavares' 5-on-5 struggles. They are joined by former GM Gord Stellick (30:18), who weighs in on what an ideal deadline looks like for the Leafs, where they can get a boost internally and which players can be relied on to turn their underwhelming seasons around in the playoffs.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with the Oilers' win streak coming to an end against the Golden Knights last night, the playoff atmosphere, Adin Hill's lockdown performance and McDavid showing frustration. They are joined by former NHLer and NHL Network analyst Brian Boyle (5:48), who shares his thoughts on the game, a player's POV of coaching changes, the benefits of mid-season adversity and which team needs to make a splash at the deadline. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - how far the Flames go with their fire sale, Dillon's dirty check on Acciari and rumours that news regarding Arizona's NHL future is coming soon.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some takeaways from last night's heavyweight battle between the Oilers and Golden Knights and the skill discrepancy between them and the Leafs. Then, assessing some of the Leafs' unanswered questions ahead of their game against the Stars - offensive production falling off, Tavares' concerning decline and whether it's too late for a coaching change. They are joined by former Stars goalie Marty Turco (30:22), who weighs in on the Stars' status in the competitive west, their defensive depth, where they'll go at the deadline and the new era led by Robinson & Hintz ushering in a bright future.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with the breaking news that a decision regarding Arizona's future in the NHL could come down this weekend. They are joined by Sportsnet NHL analyst Louie Debrusk (1:43) to tee up the Oilers' chance at tying the all-time win-streak record with a win against the Golden Knights tonight. He gets into the Oilers' identity, the biggest factor driving the win streak, Skinner's torrid stretch in net, the blueline's turnaround and what they might add at the deadline. Finally, they regroup with Sam to go through what Team Canada's lines may look like at the Four Nation Face-Off.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' loss last night to the Islanders at home, Pierre Engvall's odd video tribute ahead of his game-winner, a concerning amount of defensive lapses, Keefe's deployment of the power play, Liljegren's role and Samsonov's performance. They are joined by former NHL exec Mike Futa (33:16), who weighs in on the physical aspect of Knies' game, the Leafs' mistake-prone blueline, what the team should do at the deadline and if a coaching change is on the table. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more takeaways from All-Star weekend. They are joined by former NHL head coach Claude Julien (6:01), who shares his thoughts on the Oilers' win streak, coaching win streaks and getting players back into the grind of the regular season after the All-Star break. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Kings' dismissal of Todd McLellan and Patrick Roy's return to the NHL.  Later, The Athletic's Ian Mendes (27:19) joins the show to break down what we learned from the London Police Department's press conference on the investigation into the 2018 Canadian Junior team today.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their thoughts on All-Star weekend, a more entertaining Skills Competition, Kucherov's lack of effort and the celebrity presence. Then, back into the thick of the Leaf's regular season as they host the Islanders tonight - the chance for a letdown after the break, Kampf and Woll's injury status and who the Leafs' X factor player is for the remainder of the season. Former NHLer, coach and MSG Network Islanders analyst Butch Goring (33:35) joins them to tee up tonight's game and share how the inconsistent Isles have changed under new coach Patrick Roy.

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Live from NHL All-Star Fan Fair, Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (0:33). He gets into the Hockey Canada 2018 investigation, growing the game with Four Nations Faceoff and Salt Lake City expansion. They regroup with Sam McKee for a deeper dive into expansion and how many teams the league could sustain. Afterwards, they are joined by the mayor of Fan Fair, Gord Stellick (26:16), who shares some All-Star memories, his thoughts on the Four Nations Faceoff, NHL expansion in Canada and teams to watch at the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are live at All-Star Fan Fair to break down a news-filled day in the NHL! They start with last night's All-Star draft, the presentation, the celebrity presence and which team looks the best. Then, on Gary Bettman's presser, his comments on the accused players in the London police investigation and the announcement that NHL players are returning to the Olympics. They are joined by Grammy winner and celebrity All-Star captain Michael Bublé (14:26), who discusses his experience at the draft and his Canucks fandom. Later, looking ahead at the Four Nation Faceoff planned for next year. Finally, reacting to Todd McLellan's dismissal in LA and the Jets acquiring Sean Monahan from the Habs.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Canucks GM Patrik Allvin (3:37) to discuss the trade for Elias Lindholm. He shares insight into the negotiation process, their long-term plan for Lindholm and whether we should expect more moves out of Vancouver. They regroup with Sam McKee for a chat about how Lindholm changes Pettersson's extension negotiations. Later, an early Off-The-Rails Friday appearance from Doug MacLean (26:19)! He shares his thoughts on the Lindholm trade, whether the Flames' fire sale will pay off long-term, who to keep between Hanifin and Tanev, and this year's shaken-up All-Star festivities. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with last night's blockbuster between the Flames and Canucks headlined by Elias Lindholm heading to Vancouver and Andrei Kuzmenko going to Calgary. They share their thoughts on the deal, the price for Lindholm and his fit with the Canucks. Did the Leafs miss out? Then, going through who will compete in each event in the Skills Competition. Finally, they are joined by Sportsnet 650's Pat Steinberg (32:12) to break down the Lindholm trade, if Kuzmenko will be flipped, what Lindholm brings to Vancouver and what moves come next for the Flames. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the goalies' reduced part in All-Star weekend and why the $100k reward for winning the shootout competition is not worth the risk of injury. Then, Emily Kaplan (3:16) of ESPN delves into why this year's All-Star weekend is more exciting than previous years, rumblings of expansion and how the NHL will handle the 2018 WJC situation. Later, she takes a look at the deadline and teams to keep an eye on. Finally, they regroup with Sam to go through The Athletic's player poll results.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Katie Strang (3:49) of The Athletic to discuss developments in the Canada Junior 2018 scandal, the legal proceedings ahead of a trial, the next steps and what punishment the league might hand down ahead of any criminal conviction. Then, they regroup with Sam McKee for a short chat about expansion and what a second Toronto team would mean for the league. Joining the conversation, former NHLer Curtis Joseph (26:35) shares some memories from All-Star, then his thoughts on the Leafs' goalie situation and power play problems.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Frank Seravelli (2:41) of Daily Faceoff, who weighs in on reports of the Senators' interest in Chris Tanev, Stamkos' free agent future, Sean Monahan's market, the Pens' plan for Guentzel and which Canadian team - buyer or seller - will make the biggest splash at the deadline. Later, former NHLer PK Subban joins the show (26:13) to discuss his time training with Kyper growing up, his transition to the media, memories from the All-Star game and why he decided to hang 'em up when he did.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some thoughts on the All-Star events this week, where Matthews might go with his first pick and what to expect from the skills competition. They are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Adam Oates (10:49), who reminisces on his own All-Star experiences, the changes made to the skills competition and the art of the breakaway. Then, he delves into what makes a good power-play. Finally, Senators' analyst Jason York (34:25) discusses the Sens' goaltending issues, their plan for the deadline, the veteran presence of Giroux and Chychrun's future in Ottawa.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Blue Jackets reporter Aaron Portzline (4:23) to discuss the mess in Columbus - Patrick Laine checking into the NHL's player assistance program, David Jiricek's frustration at being demoted to the AHL again and how GM Jarmo Kekäläinen will approach the deadline. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Todd McLellan's seat starting to heat up as the Kings struggles continue, Chris Tanev/Senators rumours and Kuzmenko potentially on the way out of Vancouver.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' closing their pre-All-Star break stretch strong with another win over the Jets. They give their take on the game, Ryan Reaves scoring in his return to the ice, the controversial no-goal call, and whether Samsonov is fully back. Later, the guys give out their All-Star-break evaluations to different parts of the team thus far this season (34:09).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Doug MacLean (1:46) for Off-The-Rails Friday! Mac delves into the Oilers' win streak, Tocchet pushing back on media coverage of his Pettersson criticism, Patrick Roy's second chance in the NHL and Gallagher's elbow on Pelech. They regroup with Sam for news and notes - live reactions to Gallagher receiving a 5-game ban, Roy's reception in Montreal, Tocchet's comments to the media and Oliver Kylington returning to the ice for Calgary. Finally, answering your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos starts by sharing stories from yesterday's Night with the Blue and White Gala with Justin Bourne and Sam McKee. Then, looking ahead to the Leafs’ game on Saturday against the Jets - Jarnkrok's injury in practice today, what the team does with Reaves now that he's been activated off of IR, if Sheldon Keefe should split up the top power-play unit and Nylander's post-extension slump.  Later, former NHLer and NHL analyst Brad May (32:06) shares his thoughts on the Leafs' regular season urgency, how the team should deal with Tavares and Brodie showing their ages and the power-play problem. 

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with PJ Stock (0:26) to tee up Patrick Roy's return to Montreal - how the fans might react, the Habs' passiveness under Martin St. Louis, if the Islanders' roster is the best match for Roy and who the Canadiens will make available at the trade deadline. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Drew Doughty calls out the Kings' effort after another loss, Tocchet criticizes Pettersson and the Panthers get off to a scrappy start against the Coyotes.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with an uncharacteristic 1-0 win for the Leafs over the Jets and Samsonov's miraculous resurgence. Is his stellar play sustainable? Or are the Leafs better off with the low-maintenance Martin Jones in the backup spot when Woll returns? Then, more on the game - the team's slow start, the lack of secondary scoring and Keefe benching the stars on the power play. Finally, Sportsnets' Luke Gazdic (33:14) weighs in on Keefe's benching decision, Nick Robertson earning more trust and whether Reaves could get back into the lineup.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more comments on the 2018 World Juniors investigation. Joining the conversation, Senators reporter Ian Mendes (3:10) shares his thoughts on the new developments to the investigation, whether the Sens' deadline plans will include Jakob Chychrun and if Korpisalo can turn his rough season around. Finally, news and notes - the owner of the Utah Jazz pushes for NHL expansion in Salt Lake, Edmonton's win streak reaches 14 games and time running out for the Flames to pick a direction.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with developments in the Hockey Canada scandal as 5 players have been told to surrender to London Police. Then, onto a crucial test for the Leafs against the Jets, whether they are physically prepared, Robertson's opportunity with Bertuzzi out and the growing divide between the core four and the rest of the team. They are joined by Jets' reporter Ken Wiebe (29:08) to tee up tonight's game, the Jets' strong defensive system, Bowness' impact and the sustainability of their success.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with Carter Hart taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Flyers shortly after Dillon Dube did the same with the Flames. They are joined by former coach and NHL Networks' Bruce Boudreau (4:31), who discusses his transition from the bench to the media, the influx of mid-season coaching changes, Quinn Hughes' Norris-Trophy-jump and why Toronto's slump will help in the long run. Finally, news and notes - Oliver Kylington returns to the Flames after 19 months away, Jakob Chychrun voices frustrations for being in trade talks again after being traded last season and the Devils extend and promote GM Tom Fitzgerald.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead at the Leafs' final two tilts before the All-Star Break against the Jets. They get into the significance of the pair of games, the gamble of rolling out Samsonov, Joseph Woll making progress, Winnipeg's stingy defence and Giordano once again getting scratched. They are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox (28:47), who weighs in on the Ryan Reaves IR situation, what the Leafs could do with him, the team's defensive struggles and the long-term plan for Samsonov.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more on Corey Perry signing with the Oilers, the off-ice aspect, what Perry brings to the team and what the market was for him as a free agent. They are joined by NHL Network's Mike Rupp (11:44), who weighs in on the signing, how it might impact Edmonton's locker room and the deal's timing. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Islanders bringing in Patrick Roy. Finally, news & notes - more on Roy, if old-school coaching tactics still work in the modern NHL, Patrice Bergeron potentially working towards an NHL comeback and the Senators hearing offers on Jakob Chychrun.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' back-to-back over the weekend and thoughts on the team's aspirations this season as they return from an up-and-down West Coast road trip. They get into the games themselves - Martin Jones starting to cool off, penalty kill problems and concern levels for Tavares' slump. Then, a chat about the Leafs' tradeable assets and what sort of return the Leafs could get for guys like Nick Robertson & Pontus Holmberg. Later, the Oilers sign Corey Perry and whether the Leafs missed an opportunity or dodged a bullet. Finally, Ryan Reaves voices frustrations from the sidelines and Samsonov is gaining momentum in net.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi start with the news of the day that the Canucks have signed president Jim Rutherford to a 3-year extension. Joining the conversation, Canucks columnist Iain MacIntyre (4:53) discusses how the team has transformed from their disastrous state last season, Rich Tocchet's impact, Pettersson's contract situation and how aggressive they will be at the deadline. Later, news and notes - Shane Pinto returns to the Senators, whether the Flames should be buyers or sellers at the deadline and the Kings starting to crumble. They close the week with your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Daniele Franceschi (filling in for Sam McKee) and they start with the much-needed win for the Leafs over the Flames last night. They get into Matthews' goal-scoring dominance, a weight off of Keefe's shoulders, the clutch video review, Tavares' recent struggles and Nylander's drought since his extension. They are joined by former NHL goalie Carter Hutton (31:25), who shares his thoughts on his transition from the ice to the media, Martin Jones answering the call with Woll nursing an ankle sprain, potential lingering effects of ankle injuries for goalies and Samsonov's mental reset. Finally, he takes a look at unique goaltending situations and trends around the league.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with NHL Network's Brian Lawton (5:26) who shares his thoughts on whether it's time for Winnipeg & Vancouver to push 'all-in,' the difficulty of upgrading a blueline via trade and when and how often execs should hold press conferences. Later, the guys regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Lindy Ruff shows frustration at a reporter, the Kings' horrid recent stretch and Dubas declares the Penguins won't trade Guentzel.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the development that the Leafs have fallen out of the top 3 of the Atlantic Division and the idea of them missing the playoffs becoming more real. How will their recent skid impact their direction at the deadline? Then, evaluating Treliving's signings after the halfway point of the season. Finally, Sportsnets' Eric Francis (29:52) tees up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Flames and discusses the status of Calgary's rumoured trade-assets now that the team is starting to string together some wins.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with another look at the Oilers' performance last night and the unsung impact of Zach Hyman. They are joined by former NHL scout Jason Bukala (4:19), who shares his thoughts on Matthews vs. McDavid last night, a by-the-numbers evaluation of the Leafs' core four's recent stretch and why Toronto should stand pat at the deadline. Then, he takes a look around the league - which teams will go all-in at the deadline and which are planning for more minor moves. Finally, picking winners in playoff matchups if the season ended today.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Oilers last night, the Leafs' passing flaws, how much of the defensive lapses are personnel-based, Keefe's lack of trust in the team and Marner's post-game comments. Then, concern levels rising for Brodie on defence and Tavares on offence and if the Leafs should consider moving JT out to the wing. Later, they are joined by Flames forward Nazem Kadri (39:44), who discusses his side's 4-game win streak, how Calgary has bounced back from a rocky start to the season, using trade rumours as motivation them and why players love to beat the Leafs.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and Oilers analyst Rob Brown (1:44) who discusses the origin of 'Down Goes Brown,' Paul Coffee's impact behind the Oilers bench, Evander Kane's diminishing role and Mattias Ekholm's leadership. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes around the league - the Blackhawks give Dickinson a big, confusing extension, what kind of interest Merzļikins could command in the trade market and BriseBois declares that Stamkos will not be traded.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at tonight's matchup for the Leafs against the Oilers - Matthews going head-to-head with McDavid after falling flat against MacKinnon, Keefe returning to a more familiar lineup and Martin Jones getting the nod. Then a conversation about Leafs & Oilers goaltending, whether Skinner can keep up his hot stretch or if Woll is truly a safe option when he returns from injury. Later, they key in on the Oilers - the evolution of Zach Hyman, how much he's been missed in Leafs Land and Kane's ice time decreasing under Knoblauch.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour by checking in on some of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee games across the league today. They welcome in Sportsnet's Garry Galley (5:23), who chats Nathan McKinnon's case for Hart, the Canadiens' size deficiency, Canada's cup contenders and whether old-school coaching tactics still work. Later, news and notes - Terry Ryan checks in on emergency basis for the Newfoundland Growlers on his 47th birthday, Patrick Kane exits early on Sunday and the Senators demote their goalie coach.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get right into what was a woeful weekend in Leafs land, the team's inability to close out games, Sunday's jumbled lineup and Keefe starting to feel the heat. Later, an in-depth conversation about Keefe's job security, whether he's done enough on the development side, if the roster is strong enough to bounce back after a coaching change and the pressure on him for the team's west coast trip. They close with a look at Samsonov's return on Sunday and how he should be worked back in to regular starts.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the final hour of the week with the Canucks and Elias Pettersson's scorching stretch. They are joined by Doug MacLean (4:20) for Off-the-Rails Friday! He shares his thoughts on Pettersson's rising extension figure, Corey Perry landing spots, the Cutter Gauthier trade and Elvis Merzļikins' trade request. Finally, the guys answer your questions and comments on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with the Leafs' loss to the Islanders in overtime last night,  concern levels over the team's inability to win in regulation, McCabe's overtime disaster class and Keefe overthinking his OT rotation. Later, theorizing on who will get the net in the back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. Finally, Avalanche analyst Aarif Deen (33:55), tees up their matchup tomorrow against the Leafs and discusses Jonathan Drouin's career resurgence, Landeskog's progress in rehab and what's up with the locker room drama for the perennial playoff squad.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour by recapping a wild week in Philadelphia as the dramatic fallout of the Cutter Gauthier trade continues. They are joined by Flyers' analyst Chris Therien (6:09), who breaks down the timeline leading up to and following the Gauthier deal in Philly, how the trade was received by Flyers fans and some of the questions still left unanswered. Finally, revisiting expansion and why the league's pool of talent may not be able to support it.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Corey Perry’s rumoured links to the Leafs, and the guys debate his fit in Toronto both on and off the ice. Then, looking ahead to the Leafs' game tonight against the plateauing Islanders. Later, a conversation about the ongoing goaltender situation and if Matt Murray could re-enter the fold as he makes progress on his rehab. They welcome in former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (30:31), who shares his thoughts on whether Toronto should consider signing Corey Perry, if the NHL would ever expand to a second team in Toronto and Martin Jones' heroics.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Jets as they continue to stay hot. Joining the conversation, Sportsnet Jets reporter Sean Reynolds (3:13) compares the team in Winnipeg this season vs. last, Kevin Cheveldayoff's cap management and Bowness' system. Then, breaking news that Corey Perry can return to the NHL and where he may land. Finally, news and notes - Jon Cooper wins his 500th game, McDavid goes off on the refs' offside review and Bedard is officially ruled out for 6-8 weeks.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 7-1 win over the Sharks last night, another in a line of embarrassing outings from San Jose, Marner's 4-point night and Robertson's play filling in for Gregor. Then, they react to the news that Ilya Samsonov has been called up, the timing of the move and if he could return to the NHL action as soon as this weekend. They are joined by Islanders forward & former Leaf Matt Martin (28:07) ahead of his matchup in Toronto tonight, and he chats about returning to Toronto, the competitive Metro. Division and the Islanders' identity. Finally, they touch on the news of Matthew Knies’ dust-up in practice today.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined in-studio by former Leafs' GM & exec. director of the PWHL Brian Burke, who discusses the successful start to the inaugural season of the PWHL, the league's business model in the short and long-term, William Nylander's extension and how it impacts the financial future of the team. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Cutter Gauthier trade and NHL expansion. The guys regroup with Sam McKee for more on the Gauthier deal, whether the Ducks overpaid, the timing and the behind-the-scenes drama of his lack of communication with the Flyers.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Leafs' matchup tonight against the lowly Sharks and the wide range of competitiveness across the NHL. Then, a look at Leafs' goaltending, Jones once again getting the nod over Hildeby, an update on Samsonov's progress away from the team, whether he should get some AHL run and potential spaces for him to make his NHL return. Afterwards, on Nick Robertson getting scratched and how the Leafs should use him. Finally, NHL Network's Jason Demers (29:01) shares his thoughts on the Sharks' rebuild, a player's POV of long losing streaks and tees up their matchup in Toronto tonight.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more on William Nylander's freshly signed extension and the financial advantage of playing in Toronto. They are joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (7:46), who shares his thoughts on the contract details, the timing of the deal and how it impacts Mitch Marner and John Tavares' future contracts as well as other stars with pending extensions around the league. Then, the man of the hour, William Nylander (25:51) shares his thought process through the negotiations, his ties to Toronto and how this year's team is different from last.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their reactions to William Nylander signing an 8-year, $11.5 million AAV extension with the Leafs earlier today, their thoughts on the figure and term, the timing of the deal and the complete no-move clause. Later, a deeper dive into how the extension impacts key contracts looming shortly like Mitch Marner's, why this season's result is crucial for planning next year's cap situation and how Brad Treliving can get the edge ahead of Marner negotiations. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are joined by Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch (6:24), who discusses the start to his head coaching career beginning mid-season, what it means to coach a talent like Connor McDavid (again, in his case), and the goaltending issues he's dealt with all year. Afterwards, the guys take your questions via the text-line (590-590)!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin by previewing Leafs at Sharks this coming weekend - is there any concern that the Leafs will play down to their opponent in San Jose, despite the Sharks sporting one of the worst records in the league? They also discuss Nick Robertson's play, accountability at-large on this Leafs squad, and get into the presence of Michael Nylander in his son's negotiations with the team. Afterwards, Doug MacLean (29:12) stops by for Off The Rails Friday!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are joined by Stanley Cup Champion and former NHL head coach Craig Berube (6:33), as they discuss what it means exactly to be a head coach in the league. They chat about handing down discipline to different players, how to handle goaltending tandems, and other intricacies of being a coach. Afterwards, the guys chat about other storylines around the league, including Christian Dvorak's season-ending injury and Jason Zucker getting suspended for three games.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 OT win over the Ducks in the second game of a back-to-back - has Martin Jones changed people's minds on what he is at this stage of his career? How much of it is related to the play of the defence? They discuss Auston Matthews' league-leading 30th goal, the low scoring affair, and the recent play of Bobby McMann. Afterwards, they bring on former New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter (30:09) to discuss what can be done with a struggling netminder like Samsonov, how to bring along young guys like Dennis Hildeby, and what it means to have  a stabilizing presence in goal like Martin Jones.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee bring on Sportsnet 650's Jason Brough (5:36), host of Halford and Brough, to discuss the Canucks' stellar season so far - with the team near the top of the NHL standings, how confidence should everyone be about their postseason chances? What has driven their play this season? What - if anything - do the Canucks need to do at the trade deadline...should they be buyers? Afterwards, they chat about the upcoming NHL All-Star Game in Toronto, and the idea that every team gets a rep at the game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revisit the William Nylander contract negotiations and make some comparables around the league, including David Pastrnak - is that where the conversation begins and ends for Nylander? Is the next logical step after signing Nylander to a long-term extension approaching Mitch Marner as the 'next guy up'? Afterwards, they break down the Leafs' 3-0 shutout win over the Kings, and bring on Sportsnet's Luke Fox (36:57) from Anaheim where the Leafs take on the Ducks in the second half of a back-to-back.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss the Winter Classic, a shutout win for the Kraken at T-Mobile Park. To help them break it down, Eddie Olczyk (8:16) joins to chat the Kraken's big win, their season to-date, and the Winter Classic as a whole as both a hockey game and a spectacle for the NHL. Afterwards, they debate the play of Andrei Vasilevskiy, which team is the best in Canada, and discuss what Cole Perfetti said about the recent incident with Ryan Hartman and Kirill Kaprizov.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are back from their holiday break, and discuss Ilya Samsonov getting waived over the past few days. Is it a good thing for Samsonov to be sent down, what would success look like for the beleaguered goaltender in the AHL, and what would it take for the Leafs to call him back up? Plus, they get to the corresponding move that saw the team call up Dennis Hildeby from the Marlies and chat about what it would take for him to see a start on the road trip out west. Afterwards, they get to the latest on William Nylander's contract negotiations.

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On the final episode of 2023, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee continue the holiday special by sharing their favourite Christmas presents from their childhood. They are joined by Doug MacLean (3:16), who thinks back on the hockey holiday seasons and his thoughts on the holiday break in the NHL. Then, David Amber (17:00) gives his take on the time off and evaluates which Canadian team is the best so far. Later, former scout Jason Bukala (30:40) tees up the World Juniors tournament, how team Canada stacks up and how the holiday season plays out for NHL scouts. Afterwards, reflecting on the biggest stories in hockey over the year. Finally, Ailish Forfar (43:54) joins the guys in-studio to look ahead to the PWHL's inaugural season. 

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On the last episode before a break, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Gord Stellick (2:57) for some holiday cheer! He also looks at tonight's Leafs' game against the Sabres and Buffalo's bleak season so far. Then, PJ Stock (14:48) gives a player's POV of the holiday season. Afterwards, some thoughts on Samsonov, Keefe losing confidence in him and if the Leafs might consider bringing Matt Murray back into the fold. Later, Sens' analyst Jason York (32:59) reminisces on Christmas time around NHL locker rooms and Jacques Martin's return to the bench in Ottawa. Finally, former NHL exec. Mike Futa (43:26) shares memories from Christmas in LA when he was with the Kings and looks at the teams that have fired their coaches and if the moves were warranted.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some behind-the-scenes on media meals and who boasts the best spread. They are joined by Jets' GM Kevin Cheveldayoff (4:22), who shares how his squad has been able to stay competitive after a drama-filled end to last season, the rewarding returns of the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade and the next steps for in-season improvement. After, a chat about Ehlers' usage and the whole league's need for a right-shot defenceman. Finally, news and notes - rumours of Nolan Patrick's retirement, Don Granato's seat heating up, Devon Toews calls out his teammates and Fleury closes in on second place for all-time goalie wins.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Rangers last night, Martin Jones' bad puck luck, reasons to be optimistic despite the result, Bertuzzi's game running out of 'snot,' Domi's inconsistency and the team's inability to draw penalties. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (32:45) joins the show to share some insight into Samsonov's mental state, how the Leafs should employ the netminding tandem before the holiday break and the pressure on Sheldon Keefe.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Flyers' President of hockey Ops. Keith Jones (4:37), who shares how he has transitioned from media to management, the development plan for Matvei Michkov, working with John Tortorella, the surprising jump from the D-corps and what he would see as a successful result this season. Later, news and notes - how important a coach implementing their personality on a team is in the modern NHL, whether Crosby would ever play outside of Pittsburgh, Calgary continues to stick around in the standings and - after the first hour's debate on Tavares' HoF case - they discuss some retired players' cases for the Hall.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee with their holiday-shopping plans before looking ahead at the Leafs' matchup against the Rangers tonight. They discuss John Tavares, who will be honoured for his 1000th point back in Toronto and they reflect on his Leafs' legacy. Is he a lock for the Hall of Fame? Then, where and how to work Samsonov in. Later, Rangers analyst Steve Valiquette (27:38) tees up tonight's game, Panarin starting to tail off, the non-physical style of play at the top and parallels in Shesterkin and Samsonov's psychology. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with more on DJ Smith's dismissal in Ottawa before they are joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (8:06) for a full breakdown of the events. He delves into the timing, the team's short-term goals with Jacques Martin in the interim role, potential long-term solutions behind the bench and what part the fans played in the decision. Later, news and notes - Sam voices his issues with Pastrňák avoiding a suspension for his charge on Lindgren, the Wild plan not to play Fleury in his possible final visit to Montreal, Boston sends Poitras to the World Juniors and the Jets push the Canucks for the title of 'Best Team in Canada.'

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the news out of Ottawa that the Senators will be relieving DJ Smith of his duties, the timing of the news, what Jacques Martin can bring to the team as interim and the Daniel Alfredsson factor. Then, onto the Leafs and their 7-0 beatdown on the Penguins in Dubas' return to Toronto. They get into the contributions of Treliving's signings, Knies' electrifying physical game and the fact that they did it all without Matthews and Brodie. Later, more on the game and the bigger picture as they discuss where to go with the goalies and Liljegren's return.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Doug MacLean (1:14) for his weekly, Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac weighs in on the Blue Jackets' wild win over the Leafs, Berube's dismissal in St. Louis, Crosby carrying the struggling Penguins and the Jets' miraculous turn-around after last year's mess.  Later, news and notes - Jordan Kyrou gets emotional after getting booed on home ice, Stuart Skinner has some refreshing honesty in his post-game presser and the league investigating potential medical negligence in Juuso Valimaki's injury last month.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with the Leafs' 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets and the team once again playing down to their opponent. They are joined by Gord Stellick (6:46) to break it down, why the Leafs' start was so flat, whether the lack of regulation points to effort lapses or team resilience and the decision to leave Samsonov in after 5 goals. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Leafs' goalie situation and how they should employ Martin Jones in Woll's absence. Later, they are joined by Penguins analyst Phil Bourque (32:19) to tee up the Pens matchup vs. the Leafs on Saturday, the vibes in Pittsburgh, what's changed for Malkin and how to turn around the Karlsson experiment.

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Nick Kypreos starts the second hour by sharing his theory for how to fix the Blue Jackets with Justin Bourne and Sam McKee. Former NHL scout Jason Bukala joins them (4:47) to weigh in on the play from Fantilli this season, how Team Canada stacks up with other top units at the World Junior tournament kicking off later this month and surprises in the Calder race. Later, news and notes - Blues fans point the blame at the GM Armstrong, Luongo gets inducted into the Canucks' Ring of Honour and things go from bad to worse for the Penguins.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with a look at tonight's Leafs' game against the lowly Blue Jackets, the team's tendency to let down in these spots, Gregor getting another look on the top line and Keefe trying to limit the team leaders' workloads. Then a look at Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten making Canada's world junior team, how the tandem of Samsonov and Jones will split time and whether the Leafs prefer a blueline rental or a defenceman with term in a trade. Finally, Blue Jackets analyst for The Athletic Aaron Portzline (34:32) gives a Columbus POV of tonight's game, Fantilli's first game in Toronto, Jarmo Kekalainen being on the hot seat and Gaudreau and Laine's struggles.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Craig Berube's dismissal in St. Louis and whether or not it was the right move. Then, some quick takeaways from the first meeting between Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard last night. They are joined by Blues analyst Andy Strickland (7:40), who shares his thoughts on the decision in St. Louis, the team's goals for the rest of this season and what they have in interim coach Drew Bannister. Later, news and notes - Brady Tkachuk boils over after Pyotr Kochetkov's diving poke check, the All-Star Skills Competition gets a makeover, a move coming for the Capitals' home ice and how Ohtani's contract structure impacts the financial side of sports.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 7-3 win over the Rangers off a back-to-back, the team's resiliency, Gregor's pay with the top six, Jake McCabe's big hit, whether the Rangers are as good as their record and Matthews looking dominant now that he's playing with urgency. They are joined by Leafs' radio analyst Jim Ralph (29:30), who shares his takeaways from last night's game, the offence starting to come alive, if it's time to run Matthews and Marner together again and gives an evaluation of the 'fill-in' defencemen and Martin Jones' play.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at tonight's clash between Connor McDavid and Connor Bedard and why it will never live up to rivalries like Ovechkin vs. Crosby. Flames analyst Eric Francis joins the show (3:55) to discuss Chris Tanev's injury last night, how his and Markström's injuries change the team's immediate direction and the future of the team tied to their young contributors. Finally, news and notes - checking in on the dads on the Leafs' dads' road trip, Rantanen calls out Lehkonen's dad and a look at the suspensions handed out to Perron and Gudbranson.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' overtime loss to the Islanders, John Tavares reaching 1000 points in dramatic fashion and his reception back on Long Island. They continue with overall impressions of the game - Matthews starting to play with more urgency, a potential shuffle coming to the defensive pairs and a rough one from Samsonov. Finally, Rangers & Isles columnist for The Athletic Arthur Staple (33:18) discusses why Islanders fans are right to keep a grudge against Tavares after all these years and tees up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Rangers.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with a wellness check for Sam McKee after Ohtani's decision and share some Shohei conspiracy theories. They are joined by former NHLer PJ Stock (5:39) who shares his thoughts on the Canadiens' long-term process, the expectations on Slafkovský and the significance of Suzuki to hold the team together. Then, he weighs in on the uptick of hit-from-behind penalties this season, if players aren't protecting themselves well enough and where to draw the line when it comes to retaliation. Finally, a look back on the weekend for Canadian clubs - the Oilers are all-the-way back, the Jets lose Connor after his knee-on-knee with Strome and the Canucks coming back down to earth.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with reactions to Shohei Ohtani's decision over the weekend before discussing the Leafs' 4-0 victory over the Predators on Saturday. They get into what was a rare complete effort from the Leafs, Samsonov's strong play coming off his illness and an excellent showing from the fourth line. Then, onto tonight's matchup against the Islanders with Tavares just two points away from hitting the 1000-career-point mark. They are joined by former Islander defenceman Thomas Hickey (31:13) to tee up the game, Sorokins' season of setbacks, the vibes around the team and the type of reception Tavares will get in the potential milestone match.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with perhaps a final look at the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes as his signing feels imminent. They get to the Leafs' win in last night's edition of the Battle of Ontario, starting with Joseph Woll's injury - his fantastic play before going down and the goalie landscape going forward. Then, an evaluation of the D-corps and whether Timmins is ready for NHL game speed. Later, some news and notes - Patrick Kane makes his Red Wings debut, the Flames potentially holding on to their sought-after defensive pieces and Austin Watson's end-of-game clapper at Jeremy Lauzon.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Louie Debrusk to discuss the Oilers' play as of late, how much of their slow start can be blamed on McDavid's and Ekholm's injuries, the plan for Jack Campbell, Kris Knoblauch's stabilization efforts and Philip Broberg trade rumours. Then, Sam McKee rejoins the show to chat about Broberg, his value and whether the Oilers must trade him to be better in the short term. Finally, news and notes - Rod Brind'Amour's frustrated bench interview, who's to blame for the Pens' PP struggles and Matt Duchene playing his 1000th game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start by straying off hockey for a look into the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes and Jon Rahm's lucrative move to LIV. Then, back to the regularly scheduled Leafs program - Sammy voices his Hyman regrets, the price on Nylander not going down despite his slump and if Keefe should be held responsible for sloppy team line changes. Later, Senators' analyst Jason York (30:31) tees up tonight's Sens/Leafs game, Ottawa feeling hot off a win over the Rangers, what it'll take to get back into the playoff race and why the Jacques Martin hiring was necessary.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined in studio by Jamal Mayers who is covering Penguins/Lightning tonight. He shares his thoughts on the status of Tampa's championship window, the Sens bringing back Jacques Martin as a coaching advisor and Kane set to make his Red Wings debut. Then, a discussion about hip surgeries and why the outlook for Patrick Kane is more positive than that of players like Ed Jovanovski. Finally, Sam McKee rejoins the guys as they make their award picks at the quarter-mark of the season.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some Shohei Ohtani talk before they are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving (6:00). He discusses John Klingberg - who will have season-ending surgery, the plan for how to utilize the now-freed-up cap space and the priority to extend Nylander. Later, the guys discuss Sheldon Keefe's dissatisfaction with the effort in practice and whether his seat is heating up at all. They are joined by former NHL executive Gord Stellick (30:49), who discusses Keefe's outburst at practice, whether the in-team leadership is doing enough, if any of the depth defencemen have proved enough for a longer try-out and his new book, 'Revival.'

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with more reactions to Shohei Ohtani rumours as we await his free agency decision. They are joined by Mike Rupp (8:50) who shares his thoughts on the surging Coyotes, the problems in Pittsburgh, Ovechkin's slowing goal-pace and how much the Devils will miss Dougie Hamilton. Later, a chat about the subjects of discussion from the Board of Governors meetings, salary cap increases, expansion and trade rumours. Finally, news and notes - Markström to miss time, all 3 Hughes brothers face off and a reporter gets a little too nervous for Vasilevskiy's postgame availability.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a little bit of baseball talk with some Shohei Ohtani rumours and how his signing in Canada would rank among the top Canadian sports stories ever. Moving onto the Leafs, they are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox (12:04), who shares his thoughts on the team hitting another gap in their schedule, Samsonov missing reps with the time off, Matthews' inconsistency and how Keefe is doing things differently this season. Later, NHL Hall of Famer Adam Oates (26:50) weighs in on the Penguins' power play struggles, the evolution of film study in hockey and how much skill depth forwards should have. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a look at the Canucks/Flames game over the weekend and Nikita Zadorov instantly getting a revenge stage against his former team. They are joined by Satiar Shah (4:55) of Canucks Central, who shares his thoughts on what Zadorov brings to Vancouver, JT Miller excelling under more accountability and looks ahead at the team's potential next move. Then, a conversation about 'alpha dogs' in the NHL and which teams lack one. Finally, news and notes - Vasilevskiy refuses to leave Tampa's net in a blowout, Niederreiter signs an extension in Winnipeg and Tortorella compliments his team's 'balls.'

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' overtime loss to the Bruins on Saturday, a complete performance despite the loss, a bounce-back effort from Matthews, Nylander starting to slow down and whether Boston truly is as good as their record says. Then, ahead of a gap in the schedule, they discuss how to employ the goalie tandem before the break. They are joined by Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (34:10), who shares his thoughts on Ryan Reaves' usage so far this season, his concern level for the Leafs' wins inside of regulation and evaluates how wide open the Atlantic Division will be this year.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Doug MacLean for his weekly, Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac shares his thoughts on the Leafs' defensive flaws, Matthew Knies' toughness not justifying his spot in the lineup and whether Brad Treliving is at a disadvantage in trade negotiations with the Flames. Then, he goes around the league and delves into the Canucks' trade for Zadorov, which Canadian teams could contend and how the Blackhawks handled the Perry situation. Later, news and notes - Tristian Jarry scores a goalie goal, Tortorella's comments on big hits and they answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-3 shootout win over Seattle last night, another win outside of regulation, Marner's growing confidence, Matthews' concerning time-on-attack numbers, Knies getting benched and the diminished D-corps. Bruins radio analyst Bob Beers joins them (37:22) to tee up Boston's matchup against Toronto tomorrow, how they have gotten off to this hot start, Marchand adjusting to life without Bergeron on his line and their stout defensive unit.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start by reviewing Corey Perry's statement before welcoming PWHLPA Exec. director Brian Burke (1:46) to weigh in on the situation. He discusses Perry's chances of getting back on the ice this season, the timing of Chicago's decision and how the NHLPA will respond. Later, he shares some insight on the PWHL as the inaugural season opener approaches and goes around the NHL's headlines. Finally, they wrap up with news and notes - Shane Wright stays in the AHL with Schwartz heading to IR for the Kraken, Ovechkin's goal-record hunt sees major hurdles and the questionable offsides review in the Kings/Caps game last night.