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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi look back on the Leafs' 4-3 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday. They get into the difference between the team's play in Sunrise and Tampa, Matthew Knies evolving into a leadership role and Mitch Marner getting closer to the 100-point mark. Then, they look ahead to the Leafs matchup against Montreal on Saturday where they will be short a defenceman with OEL out. Finally, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (31:03) shares his takeaways from the back-to-back in Florida before discussing Knies' expanding role, the importance of a division title and potential third-line options in the playoffs.

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Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Chris Pronger joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to kick off the second hour (3:40). They discuss what's spurred the Blues' scorching stretch, the increase of 'waterbug' defencemen, NHL leadership archetypes, realistic expectations for Ivan Demidov in Montreal and teams on 'upset watch' in the first round. Nick and Justin regroup with Daniele Franceschi to share their thoughts on the Senators clinching a playoff spot, Gabriel Landeskog on the precipice of a long-awaited NHL return and the Canucks' late rally against the Stars.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi kick off the show discussing the Leafs latest loss against the Panthers. They discuss Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies comments after last night's game. Then, they look at what the loss meant in the big picture, how Joseph Woll performed in his first game against Florida this season, and the importance of tonight's contest in Tampa Bay. Later, Sportsnet colour commentator Craig Simpson joins the show to discuss Leafs vs. Lightning, what the bottom six should look like in the playoffs and if it matters where the Leafs finish in the Atlantic.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Steve Valiquette (4:28), former NHL goaltender, current MSG Networks analyst, and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics to discuss 'The Quiet Eye' technique for athletes and how it can be applied to goaltenders in the NHL, Alex Ovechkin's effectiveness on a one-timer, who is better at scoring goals and the best spots to attack as a left-handed or right-handed shooter and whether Martin Brodeur's win record can be broken. Then, Sportsnet and Pro Hockey Group's Jason Bukala (35:30) stops by to chat about the change in direction by the Montreal Canadiens to sign one of their top prospects Ivan Demidov and the expectations for the KHL winger.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi honour and remember Greg Millen, former NHL goalie and hockey broadcaster, who passed away on Monday. Then, they look ahead to the first half of the Leafs' Florida back-to-back against the slumping Florida Panthers. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the net, whether Mitch Marner and William Nylander's milestone chases could become distractions, and they review Paul Maurice's game-day availability. Later, former NHLer and Panthers analyst Jeff Chychrun (31:05) discusses his son, Jakob's big-time extension with the Capitals before weighing in on the Panthers' tanking conspiracies, the Atlantic Division playoff picture and Sam Bennett's contract situation.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Brooks Orpik (6:47), former NHL defenceman and two-time Stanley Cup champion to chat about his playing days with the league's new all-time greatest goal-scorer Alexander Ovechkin, the evolution of his scoring abilities, durability of hockey players, and the Washington Capitals' front office continuing to build around the Great 8. Then, Nick, Justin and filling in for Sam McKee, Daniele Franceschi discuss potential playoff matchups across the NHL divisions.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi kick off with some thoughts on Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking moment over the weekend before looking back on the Leafs' 5-0 win over the Blue Jackets. They get into Nick Robertson's 2-goal outing and whether it gives him an edge for a spot in the playoff lineup, Brandon Carlo's steadying presence, the Panthers losing ground to the Senators in the Atlantic and much more. Later, former Leaf Curtis Joseph joins the show (29:45) to discuss Ovechkin's goal record and his experience playing against the Great 8. Then, CuJo weighs in on the Leafs' goaltending heading into the playoffs, what a playoff mindset means in net and the increase of goalie interference calls.

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The Athletic's Shayna Goldman joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to help break down the playoff picture with the regular season coming to a close (6:15). They discuss the Montreal Canadiens' surprising season, why the Lightning are poised for a deep run, how the Oilers match up against the Kings in a likely postseason rematch and the balance in other potential First Round matchups. Later, Senators writer Alex Adams (29:33) looks closer at a possible Battle of Ontario series in Round 1, Dylan Cozens' impact since the deadline, why David Perron is a playoff x-factor, the levels of trust in Linus Ullmark and why Travis Green deserves more love in the Jack Adams conversation.

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JD Bunkis joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee with Nick Kypreos away to look back over the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, clinching a spot in the postseason. They get into the stakes of the win, Mitch Marner's role in playoff-style games, third-line concerns and how the lineup changes when Max Pacioretty returns. Then, they evaluate Craig Berube's season with the Leafs and how he compares to former bench boss Sheldon Keefe. Later, they discuss Patrick Roy's scathing post-game comments on Anthony Duclair and Brad Marchand's muted role in Florida.

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the second hour with some April Fools memories before welcoming in former NHL scout Jason Bukala (4:21). He discusses what to expect from Boston College star Ryan Leonard as he joins the Washington Capitals, prospect development in the U.S. vs. Canada, the challenge of cross-league prospect comparisons, Lane Hutson's case for the Calder, and much more. Later, Canucks Central's Dan Riccio joins the show (31:13) to discuss the circus in Vancouver this season, Quinn Hughes's standing amongst the NHL's best players, Rick Tocchet's future with the team and the potential consequences if they miss the playoffs.

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are without Nick Kypreos for the week, and they start by looking ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers on Wednesday, a pivotal game for the division standings. They discuss Max Pacioretty's return to practice, Nick Robertson's role, Anthony Stolarz getting the nod in net and the challenge of staying disciplined against Florida. Later, they go to McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions! Finally, Leafs writer Anthony Petrielli (29:26) assesses the team's approach to the playoffs, how they'd match up against Florida, Tampa or Ottawa, the sustainability of the power play's recent production, expectations for the bottom six in the postseason and much more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Andy Strickland (5:50) of the Cam & Strick Podcast to discuss the St. Louis Blues' scorching stretch as they hold the second Wild Card spot in the West. He gets into the massive impacts of offer-sheet acquisitions Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway, what's spurred the team's post-deadline turnaround, what to expect from College call-up Jimmy Snuggerud, and the Jim Montgomery effect. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss the increase of behind-the-scenes access to GM decisions, Niko Mikkola's fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, and the Avs signing Cale Makar's brother, Taylor.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' weekend sweep in California over the L.A. Kings and Anaheim Ducks. They get into the top line's recent play, what's still left to learn ahead of the postseason, what the Leafs' playoff bottom six might look like, Brandon Carlo's fight, Matthew Knies's elite jump and much more. Later, they discuss John Tavares's recent form and how playoff results impact how the Leafs approach his free agency. 

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL president, GM, and head coach Doug MacLean (2:17) to discuss John Tortorella losing his job in Philadelphia late in the season, potential head coaching candidates like Joel Quenneville and Rick Tocchet for the Flyers, and why a 'heavy and hard' team could lead to Stanley Cup success. The guys also discuss the potential for a Battle of Ontario in round one of the playoffs, as well as Sidney Crosby’s future in Pittsburgh. Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee talk about Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of the all-time goal-scoring record and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 6-5 shootout loss to the San Jose Sharks, getting swept in the season series despite the late rally to force overtime. They discuss Scott Laughton finally getting on the board in his Leafs threads, a tough blow in the team's division title hopes, what's behind Joseph Woll's recent fall-off, blue-line inconsistencies and much more. Later, the three go to the Leafs Line to answer your questions!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Ken Wiebe (4:54) – Jets' beat writer for the Winnipeg Free Press to chat about if there's a chance for the team he covers to face off against the Washington Capitals again but in the Stanley Cup Final, how Scott Arniel's team looks heading into the post-season compared to 2024, why the only expectation is to clinch a Final berth, Brandon Tanev and Luke Schenn's fit on the roster since the trade deadline and how he gauges who will sneak into the Western Conference Wild Card. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss John Tortorella's future with the Philadelphia Flyers and why Canucks' coach Rick Tocchet makes sense in Philly next season.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 7-2 beat down over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. They get into the inspiring recent play of John Tavares and the second line, what the Leafs' ideal bottom six would look like, Nick Robertson's chances at starting Game 1 in the playoffs, William Nylander hitting the 40-goal mark and much more. Then, they weigh in on the Flyers' future and head coach John Tortorella's frustrated post-game comments. Finally, they go to McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Steve Valiquette (4:58) – analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG, CEO of Clear Sight Analytics – to chat about Thatcher Demko's return in net for the Vancouver Canucks against Jacob Markström, how Canucks balance Demko's starts in hopes to sneak into the Wild Card, which team has the toughest decision on which one of their goaltenders play in game one. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee weigh in on Jakob Chychrun's extension with the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders’ disallowed goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start by forecasting potential first-round matchups for the Toronto Maple Leafs and which team between the Senators, Lightning and Panthers they'd measure up best against. Then, they set the stage for the Leafs' game tonight against the Flyers and get into the discourse around Scott Laughton in his first game vs. his former squad, how the team rebounds off a bad loss to the Predators, whether Morgan Rielly's role needs to be reduced, and much more. Later, PHLY Sports Flyers analyst Charlie O'Connor (34:50) discusses the Philly side of tonight's game in Toronto, Laughton's adjustment, rumours about Rick Tocchet's return, and the next steps in their rebuild.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome former NHL executive Brian Burke into the studio to share his impressions of the 4 Nations Face-Off, the role of fighting in today's NHL, potential league expansion, and why the decentralized draft is a mistake. Then, the three discuss Canadian teams with Stanley Cup hopes, the significance of deadline additions, the NHL's tax advantage problem and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee get into Devils coach Sheldon Keefe calling out Johnathan Kovacevic, Lane Hutson's rise in Montreal and pressure on future top pick Gavin McKenna.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap the Maple Leafs sleeping at the helm against the Predators in Nashville, Craig Berube's outburst during practice, the importance of experimenting with different lines down the stretch, and how they can extract success out of Scott Laughton. Then, former Leafs general manager and analyst Gord Stellick (32:45) chats about why it's a good goal to win the division, if Toronto is ready to showcase a different style of play in the playoffs, if the change in 'C' has affected Auston Matthews and John Tavares, goaltender decisions for game one, his assessment of Laughton, and the ideal bottom six lines.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at Connor McDavid's injury status in Edmonton before being joined by former NHL GM and President Doug MacLean (4:02) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac gets into the overpopulation of teams' personnel staff around the league, potential NHL expansion, the Leafs' depth, the Rangers' long-term plans and much more! Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam close out the week by discussing the value of an NHL franchise before going to the text line to answer your questions!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 win over the New York Rangers to complete their back-to-back sweep. They dig into the Leafs' winning formula and whether it could be sustainable in the playoffs, John Tavares' case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, the standard in net, and much more. Finally, they close out the hour by going to the Leafs Line to answer your questions!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by President and GM of the St. Louis Blues Doug Armstrong (3:23) to chat about his team's trade deadline moves, the NHL's playoff format, and head coach Jim Montgomery's impact since taking the job. Then, Doug puts on his Hockey Canada GM hat to discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off's success, the future of international events with the NHL, and the decision to roll with Jordan Binnington. Afterward, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee touch on the conversation coming out of GM meetings in Florida and what we can expect in future NHL All-Star Games.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. They get into the team embracing a defensive identity, Joseph Woll gaining momentum with the starting goalie job, Auston Matthews staying on track, official Kelly Sutherland getting an assist on Steven Lorentz's game-winner, Scott Laughton's role and much more. Later, MSG Rangers analyst Dave Maloney (32:52) helps tee up the second half of the Leafs' back-to-back in New York and discusses Igor Shesterkin's play this year, underwhelming seasons from the Rangers' stars, and potential consequences if they miss the playoffs.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Jason York (10:30) – co-host of the Coming In Hot Sens Podcast and former NHLer – to chat about the Ottawa Senators' recent performance behind Dylan Cozens, what an elite goaltender does to a team's focus, Brady Tkachuk's playoff style, how Ottawa has bought into head coach Travis Green's system and habits in playing from behind, and their chances of holding onto the Wild Card spot. Then, Aaron Ward (32:13) – Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes – stops by to discuss the Canes' perspective on the Mikko Rantanen experience, how the team has played after the trade, whether their defensive-first style of play is sustainable, and how Carolina will approach making transactions after striking out with Jake Guentzel and Rantanen.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' home matchup against the Colorado Avalanche in the first half of a back-to-back. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the net, the schedule tightening up, playing with 'predictability,' and the keys to slowing down MacKinnon and Makar. Later, sports orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith (31:32) discusses Gabriel Landeskog's injury and what boxes are left to check in his long journey back to a potential recovery in the playoffs. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam weigh the Leafs' options on a Matthew Knies extension.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Steve Valiquette (4:38) – analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG, CEO of Clear Sight Analytics – to chat about Dustin Wolf's performance against the Maple Leafs, his list of goaltenders who could be starting in their respective Game 1's of the playoffs, why he's leaning on Joseph Woll to start in net for Toronto, how late in the season will a head coach make his decision on who's starting, and how Linus Ullmark can find some consistency between the posts. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the NHL's return to Sweden with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators set to face off for the 2025 NHL Global Series and the playoff implications surrounding the Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Calgary Flames to snap their losing streak. They get into Auston Matthews' two-goal performance, a 3/3 night from the power play, Nick Robertson making up for a couple of bad penalties, Max Domi's strong stretch and much more. Later, Sportsnet.ca Leafs insider Luke Fox (31:37) shares his thoughts on the game before discussing the battle for the starting goalie job, what the bottom six might look like in the playoffs and what to expect in their Wednesday matchup against a surging Avalanche team.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Spencer Carbery (10:15) – head coach of the Washington Capitals – to chat about his team's strong performance throughout the season, how Alexander Ovechkin is as a player and leader in the locker room, his goal record chase, the Caps' reestablished blueline and Rasmus Sandin's transformation. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the Calgary Flames' path to get into the Wild Card and the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Senators on Saturday as the team's slide continues. They share their panic levels and discuss Craig Berube's emphasis on urgency, whether the system needs a change, Mitch Marner's mentality, Scott Laughton moving down to the 4th line, Jake McCabe's recent slide and much more. Later, Hockey Night in Canada analyst Craig Simpson (34:50) looks at the Leafs' playoff outlook after this recent slump, how this season's team differs from previous years, and where their focus should be down the stretch.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Doug MacLean (4:43), former GM and President, to chat about whether there is 'buyers' remorse' after a trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs' additions and a potential first-round matchup against the Florida Panthers, the Senators' playoff hopes, the Edmonton Oilers' struggles coming out of the 4 Nations break, and the parallels between the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee share their thoughts on whether the NHL should reconsider changing their points system, before taking listener's calls! 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. They discuss the Leafs' lack of energy after Max Domi's fight, a recent increase in careless mistakes, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's struggles, Chris Tanev's return and much more. Later, they go to the Leafs Line to answer listeners' questions!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by PJ Stock (8:10) – former NHLer to share his thoughts on the trade deadline, the importance of playing meaningful games for the young players on the Montreal Canadiens, Lane Hutson's potential, whether Juraj Slafkovský can become a true power forward, and the mental fortitude of being an NHL player. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Dougie Hamilton's injury, Alex Ovechkin potentially breaking the goal record on an empty netter, and Western Conference contenders.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers tonight in a battle for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. They discuss whether the team should rush Chris Tanev back, Max Domi downplaying the game, the Leafs needing more physicality from Matthew Knies, and whether the Panthers are 'the team to beat' in the East. Later, former Panther and current Panthers analyst Ed Jovanovski (32:17) helps tee up the Florida side of tonight's matchup and discusses Aaron Ekblad's suspension, his confidence in Sergei Bobrovsky, Sam Bennett's looming free agency, early returns on Seth Jones and much more!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Rick Dhaliwal (7:38) – co-host of Donnie and Dhali to tee up the Vancouver Canucks' clash with the Calgary Flames with just a point separating them for the Wild Card in the West. He gets into the biggest on-ice issues for the team, Quinn Hughes' status, and what Canucks fans should be hopeful for in their team's future. Then, Eric Francis (33:30) - senior columnist and Flames analyst for Sportsnet joins the show to chat about the timeline of Calgary's 'rebuild', Ryan Huska's influence on the roster, if Rasmus Andersson will re-sign with the team, and Nazem Kadri's future with the organization.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in around the Atlantic ahead of the Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers tomorrow with the division's #1 seed up for grabs. They discuss the Bruins' surge since the deadline, the ideal first-round matchup for the Leafs and Dylan Cozens finding success with the Senators. Then, they get into Chris Tanev's injury status, the Leafs' identity and Auston Matthews' inconsistency. Finally, they answer listener questions in McKee's Midweek Mailbag!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Steve Valiquette (4:47) – analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics -- to chat about how the Ottawa Senators' playoff hopes hinge on Linus Ullmark, whether Sergei Bobrovsky can replicate another successful Stanley Cup run, Anthony Stolarz's dip in performance, which goaltender in the East can push their team through the post-season and the difficulties of having a groin injury as a netminder. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Rasmus Dahlin refuting a rumour about wanting out of Buffalo.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' late-night 4-3 shootout win over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. They discuss the Leafs' recent lack of commanding wins, questionable officiating, Simon Benoit's fight, defensive struggles with Chris Tanev out of the lineup, Calle Jarnkrok's fit in the top six and much more. Later, Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph (31:30) weighs in on where the team stands after the deadline, their ceiling this season, and why Craig Berube's system has become less effective lately.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the hour with a chat about Patrik Allvin's comments on Brock Boeser trade negotiations after the deadline. Utah Hockey Club owner Ryan Smith (5:41) joins the show ahead of his squad's matchup against the Leafs tonight to discuss the process of bringing the NHL to Utah, what he's learned from owning both UHC and the Jazz and how he'll approach team spending with the salary cap on the rise. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam revisit Brad Marchand's unceremonious exit from Boston, react live to Aaron Ekblad's 20-game suspension, and weigh in on Rod Brind'Amour's comments on Mikko Rantanen.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the week with trade deadline fallout and reports about the Leafs attempting to trade Mitch Marner for Mikko Rantanen. They discuss Marner's comments, how the reports impact his perception and future in Toronto and whether this story will distract the Leafs down the stretch. Later, they look back on the Leafs' 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday and dig into the forgettable Leafs debuts for deadline additions Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL President and general manager Doug MacLean (1:15) for a deadline edition of Off-The-Rails Friday! Mac gets into the Mikko Rantanen situation, what Scott Laughton brings to Toronto, the Panthers' last-second swing for Brad Marchand, the Canucks' quiet deadline, whether the Oilers did enough and much more. Later, Leafs GM Brad Treliving (24:38) joins the show to recap his moves today and discuss what Brandon Carlo brings to the blue-line group, the pressure put on by in-division trades and how the day impacts negotiations with Mitch Marner. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the Jets' additions and which teams improved their Cup odds the most on deadline day.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap NHL Trade Deadline Day, beginning with Mikko Rantanen who ultimately lands with the Dallas Stars long-term. They discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs involvement in the Rantanen sweepstakes, just how big an offer Toronto put on the table, and why Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky decided to ship the superstar out west instead. The conversation pivots to the Florida Panthers, who acquired Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in exchange for a conditional first round pick. Nick, Justin, and Sam react to Marchand and Boston's inability to reach a contract extension, the relatively low cost Florida paid for the 16-year veteran, and the Bruins unwillingness to enter trade discussion with Toronto. Then, the trio dissect the Leafs' adding Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, and whether they kept pace with their divisional rivals. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the show (29:30) after a marathon day breaking trades. Elliotte provides insight on the Rantanen saga, where contract talks broke down between Boston and Marchand, the Ottawa Senators swapping Josh Norris for Dylan Cozens, and more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring on Oilers analyst Rob Brown (4:46) to discuss the front office's focus ahead of the trade deadline, why they aren't projected to repeat a Stanley Cup Final run with their current roster, who could be moved out, Connor McDavid's post-4 Nations Face-Off slump, and his experience as a former player around the NHL trade deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Brock Nelson's future with the New York Islanders and whether Brad Marchand played his final games as a Boston Bruin.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the show discussing the Leafs' lack of activity with less than 24 hours to the trade deadline. Then, they look back on the Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Vegas and get into Joseph Woll's shaky stretch, Matthew Knies' fight, the blue line struggling without Chris Tanev and much more. Later, they chat about the Leafs' interest in Mikko Rantanen and why Knies is the key to a potential deal. Finally, they answer listener questions on a deadline edition of the Leafs Line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Don Waddell – President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the Columbus Blue Jackets to chat about his focus heading towards the 2025 Trade Deadline (5:03). He discusses Dean Evason's tenure as head coach, Mathieu Olivier's contract extension, ongoing negotiations with Ivan Provorov, and much more! Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss why it's important for the Edmonton Oilers to compete for a Stanley Cup while having Connor McDavid on their team and the latest around the Mikko Rantanen sweepstakes.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with their reaction to the Lightning (re)acquiring Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken as the Atlantic Division improvements begin to put pressure on Brad Treliving. They discuss the remaining difference-makers on the market including Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle, and what the Leafs should be willing to move. Later, Golden Knights reporter Danny Webster (37:19) helps tee up their matchup against the Leafs tonight and projects how Vegas approaches Friday's trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Steve Valiquette (5:31) to discuss whether he would trade or keep Elias Pettersson, who's performing better by the numbers between Joseph Woll or Anthony Stolarz, and if the Edmonton Oilers need to bolster their goaltending. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh, the prospect of forming a 'Big 3' of Crosby and Brad Marchand alongside Nathan MacKinnon, and Carolina preparing to shop Mikko Rantanen.

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Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee welcome Justin Bourne back to the cohost chair before looking back on the Leafs' 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks on Monday. They get into Auston Matthews' play, whether his issues are mental or physical, questions around Craig Berube's process, Macklin Celebrini's potential and much more. Later, they reexamine how aggressive the Leafs should be on Brayden Schenn, what it would cost to acquire him and how a potential move for him would impact John Tavares' future in Toronto. Finally, Sam cooks up some mock trades for the Leafs' different targets at the deadline. 

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Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined by Sportsnet's Dan Murphy (8:52) to chat about why it's important for the Vancouver Canucks to make the playoffs, their approach to the upcoming trade deadline and why he doesn't see Elias Pettersson being moved. Then, he weighs in on the state of the Canucks' goaltending, how Rick Tocchet has navigated through the 2024-25 season behind the bench, and the fans' viewpoint on the franchise. Then, Gord shares some stories from his days as a general manager around the trade deadline with Nick and Sam McKee and the three discuss the biggest rumoured names approaching the trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee kick off the week with a look back on the Leafs' pair of wins over the weekend. Then, they look ahead to Friday's trade deadline and discuss the Leafs' need for blue-line help, the Panthers acquiring Seth Jones from the Blackhawks, Matthew Tkachuk's move to LTIR,  Toronto's tradeable pieces and more. Later, after climbing some franchise records lists this weekend, they chat about how the Core Four is viewed in the context of Leafs' history. Finally, Sportsnet Leafs insider Luke Fox (34:32) helps tee up the team's game against the San Jose Sharks tonight and weighs in on Brad Treliving's mindset approaching the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look back on the Panthers' victory over the Oilers in the Stanley Cup final rematch last night and Connor McDavid's recent struggles. Doug MacLean (4:30) joins the show for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance to share his thoughts on Brayden Schenn, Scott Laughton and Mikko Rantanen as potential trade targets for the Leafs, Columbus' playoff push, the Senators' trending down as they approach the deadline, and much more. Finally, Nick and Gord regroup with Sam McKee to discuss the Lightning's near-undefeated February and to answer listener questions on the text line.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee kick off the Friday show with a look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the New York Rangers tonight. They get into Ryan Reaves' return to the lineup with heavyweight Matt Rempe on the opposing bench, Chris Tanev's absence and how the Leafs handle their goalie tandem down the stretch. Then, they discuss Craig Berube's effusive praise of Brayden Schenn and the latest on Brad Treliving's negotiations with the Blues. Finally, they go to the Leafs Line to answer listener calls!

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Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined in-studio by former NHL scout and Sportsnet analyst Jason Bukala to chat about the prospects of Mikko Rantanen getting traded twice in one season, what he would cost and which team would have the best chance to re-sign the Finnish forward. Then, they discuss the market for Colton Parayko, teams in the best position ahead of the trade deadline, the Bruins' direction, and more. Then, Nick, Gord and Sam McKee weigh in on Connor McDavid's comments about his play since coming off the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off Final, why the Edmonton Oilers should trade for Jordan Binnington and the Senators' rocky February.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick, and Sam McKee kick off with a discussion on the Leafs' reported interest in Mikko Rantanen and Brayden Schenn and who the team should prioritize at the deadline. Then, Leafs head coach Craig Berube (10:50) joins the show to discuss his brand of hockey, the lead-up to the deadline, how 4 Nations intensity helps Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews and much more. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph (34:10) reflects on the unexpectedly stellar goaltending in Toronto this season, Matthews' recent scoring woes and the team's biggest need at the trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined by former NHLer and general manager Brian Lawton (8:33) to chat about an organization's approach to constructing a roster line by line, the use of analytics, Mikko Rantanen's future in Carolina, Seth Jones' frustrations in Chicago, if we'll see the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser come together on a contract extension, and if it's the right time for the St. Louis Blues to look at offers for Jordan Binnington. Then, Nick, Gord and Sam McKee look at the Canucks' trade deadline plans after moving off from J.T. Miller and the different dynamics of the rising salary cap.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-4 overtime win over the Boston Bruins after trailing 3-0. They discuss the Leafs' slow start, Anthony Stolarz keeping the team alive, the plan for a suddenly surging Nick Robertson, Mitch Marner building off 4 Nations momentum and Auston Matthews' 'tired' play. Later, sports orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith (36:05) checks in on Chris Tanev's shoulder injury, the worst and best cases in terms of severity, and the implications of Craig Berube's diagnosis of 'day-to-day.' Finally, they discuss Kyp's latest trade board and the Leafs' potential interest in Mikko Rantanen.

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Nick Kypreos and fill-in host Gord Stellick welcome in MSG Network analyst Steve Valiquette (3:35) to share his impressions from 4 Nations, how the tournament helps hockey viewership in the US and how Jordan Binnington's play for Team Canada impacts his trade stock. Then, they get into whether the Oilers try to upgrade in goal ahead of the deadline, the Ducks acquiring Ville Husso from the Red Wings and Kevin Lankinen's big extension in Vancouver. Later, Nick and Gord regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Matthew Tkachuk's Fallon appearance and the idea of 'growing the game' in the US.

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Nick Kypreos, Sam McKee and Gord Stellick, filling in for Justin Bourne, look ahead to the Leafs' matchup tonight against the Boston Bruins. They discuss why the Leafs' focus should be on a division title down the stretch, the consistency in their crease, Calle Järnkrok nearing a return and the cap juggling required to get him back in the lineup. Then, they debate whether the Leafs should go big or add around the margins at the deadline. Later, NESN analyst Andy Brickley (31:25) shares a Boston POV of tonight's game, Charlie McAvoy's 4 Nation injury, the feeling of the fanbase with the team outside the playoff picture, what to expect from them at the deadline and much more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in TVA Sports' Ren Lavoie (5:15) to chat about the fallout of the 4 Nations Face-Off, future injury risks with the Winter Olympics on the horizon and Matthew Tkachuk's health status for the rest of the season. Then, he gets into which direction the Montreal Canadiens will take ahead of the trade deadline, Brad Marchand's future with the Boston Bruins, why Elias Pettersson isn't untouchable, and the Edmonton Oilers' path back to the Stanley Cup Final. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Alex Ovechkin closing the gap to Wayne Gretzky's goal record, Trevor Zegras's three-game suspension for interference against Michael Rasmussen, and concerns for Auston Matthews' scoring woes.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' pair of wins over the weekend over the Hurricanes and Blackhawks. They get into the play of Matthews, Marner and Nylander coming back from 4 Nations, Alex Steeves' role, concerns over the bottom D pair, Max Domi's uncertain role, Auston Matthews' even-strength scoring slump, and much more. Later, they discuss Colton Parayko as a potential target for the Leafs and what he would cost. 

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL President and general manager Doug MacLean (1:30) to reflect on 4 Nations Face-Off exceeding expectations, tensions between Canada and USA off the ice, Jordan Binnington’s heroics, Sam Bennett raising his stock in a contract year, and the injury fallout from the tournament. Afterwards, Canadian actor Kevin Zegers joins the show (29:50) to discuss ‘Skate For LA Strong’ – a charity NHL hockey event to support the fire recovery efforts in Los Angeles. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Kevin Lankinen’s 5-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks and take calls from The Canada Line.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Team Canada's overtime victory over Team USA in the 4 Nations final on Thursday night in Boston. They get into Canada 'needing a win,' Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews stepping up on the winner-take-all stage, Jordan Binnington's game-saving performance, Connor McDavid's OT heroics and much more. Then, they wrap up on the US side of the game before discussing the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off at large and potential tweaks for the next running of the tournament. Finally, they take some calls on the Canada Line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with their expectations for the physicality and animosity between Canada and USA in the 4 Nations final. Olympic gold medalist Eric Lindros (10:08) shares his impressions of the inaugural running of the tournament, the intensity going into the final game and what style of play he expects from Team Canada tonight. Later, Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick (29:16) shares a USA POV of the game and discusses the politics around the tournament, emotional stakes for both sides of the matchup and the game's x-factors. Finally, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to listen to some of Team Canada's game-day availability and make final predictions for the game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee give a pulse check ahead of tonight's 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and USA with the stakes rising as they get closer to puck drop. They discuss whether the US surpasses Canada as a hockey nation with a win, the political backdrop of the game and whether the mistreatment of Charlie McAvoy's injury impacts the tournament's future. Later, Olympic Gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Niedermayer (28:23) helps tee up the game and shares how winner-take-all international games compare to NHL playoff intensity, the growth of Drew Doughty, how Cale Makar changes the matchup and much more. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss where this game ranks among the most important in recent history and how the hockey world gears back into the regular season slog.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the latest injury news ahead of the 4 Nations final with Quinn Hughes officially ruled out and the US calling Tage Thompson and Brett Pesce into Boston. Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe (7:13) joins the show to discuss his impressions of 4 Nations, whether Team Canada regrets any roster decisions, his expectations for the style of play in Thursday's final, the rise of US hockey and much more. Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (27:44) weighs in on the roster circus at 4 Nations, Charlie McAvoy's injury and potential mistreatment, and whether the illness going around 4 Nations locker rooms will affect Thursday's final. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Brad Marchand's mind games and Matthew Tkachuk exchanging barbs with Brandon Hagel through the media.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with their reaction to Team USA calling Quinn Hughes into Boston to play in the 4 Nations final against Canada on Thursday if they lose another defenceman. Then, the Daily Faceoff's Carter Hutton (15:32) discusses the pressure on goalies at the tournament, Jordan Binnington's mindset ahead of the final and where he holds the edge over opponent Connor Hellebuyck. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam share their thoughts on Team Canada's media day including some passionate comments from Brandon Hagel, Auston Matthews's status after missing Team USA's last round-robin game against Sweden, the US getting inspiration from the political landscape and much more.

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On the back nine of Real Kyper and Bourne, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee go live to the 4 Nations Face-Off in Boston alongside TNT's Eddie Olczyk. He gauges the atmosphere during Canada's matchup against Finland this afternoon, before sharing his thoughts on the trio of fights in Saturday's battle with the United States and the fanfare surrounding the Tkachuk brothers. Later, the boys discuss if the physical play is good for the game and how the NHL can bridge the gap between the 4 Nations Face-Off and the playoffs. After the break, Sportsnet's Luke Fox checks in from TD Garden to discuss the rocky end to Canada's clash with the Finns, how Cale Makar's presence changes the lineup's dynamic, as well as Mitch Marner and Sam Bennett's play (28:30). Nick, Justin and Sam wrap up preview of Thursday's rematch with USA, along with thoughts on Sidney Crosby and Jordan Binnington's postgame comments.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee drop the puck on this episode of Real Kyper and Bourne reviewing Canada's 5-3 victory over Finland to set up a rematch with the United States in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final. The trio dive into the tense moments to end the game after three late goals from the Finnish side and the decision to start Jordan Binnington in a win-or-go-home game. After the debrief, they switch gears to discuss Canada's battle with the United States on Saturday, how it stacks up in terms of the greatest games of all time, the physical play on display from the outset, and how Canada will line up on Thursday. Later on, Nick, Justin and Sam sort through some postgame audio from Jon Cooper and set the stage for the final game of the tournament (32:00).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to Saturday's 4 Nation showdown between Team Canada and USA. Joining the conversation, former NHL President and GM Doug MacLean (5:30) - on for his Off-The-Rails Friday appearance - gets into how the political landscape adds to the rivalry, Canada needing more from Connor McDavid's line, Team USA's chemistry and much more. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam close out the week by dipping into The Canada Line to answer listener questions about the national team!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Team Canada's 4-3 win over Sweden to kick off the 4 Nations Face-Off. They get into Canada's torrid start, Shea Theodore's injury, Sidney Crosby's vintage performance, Mitch Marner's overtime heroics and Jordan Binnington's play in the win. Later, they look ahead at tonight's matchup between Team USA and Finland, discuss possible lineup changes for Team Canada ahead of Saturday's game against the States, and dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag!

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The 4 Nations Face-Off is finally here, and Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Hockey Hall of Famer and Olympic Gold medalist Chris Pronger (1:32) to discuss international tournament dynamics. They get into the chemistry-building process on national squads, what to expect in terms of intensity, the state of Canadian hockey and more. Later, 4 Nations play-by-play announcer Chris Cuthbert (30:54) helps set the stage for the tournament's opening game between Canada and Sweden in Montreal tonight and reflects on the long-awaited return of international best-on-best hockey. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss how the tournament can boost hockey's popularity and the pressure on Team Canada to hit the ground running.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the hour with a chat about what to expect in terms of intensity from the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off. MSG Network's Steve Valiquette (4:52) joins the show to discuss Team Canada naming Jordan Binnington their starter, the pressure on Connor Hellebuyck, Canada's outlook in Game 1 against Sweden on Wednesday and more. Then, he weighs in on the Leafs' rumoured interest in Dylan Cozens and possible centre alternatives that would fit the lineup better. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam review sound from Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper's availability today.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Jason Bukala (5:28) of Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet to discuss his overall expectations for the NHL's mid-season break for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off, Team Canada's goaltenders, Drew Doughty returning from an injury and into the tournament and how the games will prepare Seth Jarvis for the upcoming Olympics. Then, he gets into trade risks for the Buffalo Sabres and Dylan Cozens, how scouts are used ahead of the trade deadline, and the number of assets a team needs to make a deal. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Quinn Hughes not participating for Team USA, the American's line pairings, Sidney Crosby's participation, and whether Brad Marchand's performance impacts his future free agency.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some thoughts on the Super Bowl before looking back on the Leafs' 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday as they head into the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Then, they discuss whether now is the right time to make a trade, the Leafs' biggest need and who they should target at centre. Next, they share takeaways on the loaded-up second line, Max Domi's struggles and Morgan Rielly's strong road trip. Later, Gord Stellick (32:43) joins the show to weigh in on how the 4 Nations tournament can help participating Leafs, the lineup's tradeable pieces and Craig Berube's postseason outlook in Toronto.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (3:45) to discuss whether the Winnipeg Jets are willing to deal at the trade deadline despite their strong success this season and the front office's "promise" to the core. Then, he gets into what's behind the Jets' power play's success, whether Mark Scheifele will slot in for Team Canada as an injury replacement, how Winnipeg has changed their locker room culture, and whether the Canucks can change the trajectory of their season after trading away J.T. Miller. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee go through Kyper's trade board and discuss who could be on the move ahead of the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-1 road win over the Seattle Kraken on Thursday night. They start with Anthony Stolarz's strong return and project how the Leafs will deploy the tandem come playoff time. Then, they discuss the debut of a Marner-Tavares-Nylander second line, Matthew Knies getting away with a high-stick goal and Bobby McMann staying hot on the road trip. Finally, they answer your calls on the Leafs Line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Luc Robitaille (4:25) – Hockey Hall of Famer, and President of the L.A. Kings to chat about how Drew Doughty has fit back into the lineup after a lengthy stint on the shelf, the state of the Western Conference and the division his team is playing in, what the young defencemen Brandt Clarke brings to the table, and his expectations for the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee share their thoughts on Marcus Pettersson's extension becoming official with his new team in Vancouver, the outlook for the Canucks' defensive core, Quinn Hughes pending return, and much more!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Seattle Kraken. They discuss Anthony Stolarz's return to action and whether it's the right time, the new second-line combination of William Nylander, John Tavares and Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews' outlook without Marner as a linemate, Morgan Rielly moving off the power play and much more. Later, Kraken announcer John Forslund (32:59) shares where Seattle stands ahead of the 4 Nations break, their player development progress, returns on Kaapo Kakko and players who could be on the move as they approach the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Hockey Hall of Fame coach Ken Hitchcock (3:57) to discuss his role with the St. Louis Blues, what direction they might go at the deadline and how the team's adjusted to midseason hire Jim Montgomery behind the bench. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Red Wing's turnaround under Todd McLellan, Craig Berube's season with the Leafs, the next steps for J.T. Miller in New York and much more. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Sidney Crosby's status putting his 4 Nations availability at risk and evaluate the early returns of newly traded faces in Vancouver, New York, Carolina and Colorado.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 6-3 road win over the Calgary Flames. They dig into William Nylander's hat trick, positive signs from Morgan Rielly, and Auston Matthews' play without Mitch Marner. Then, they discuss the disallowed goals, the impact of goal reviews on the pace of the game and potential solutions to fix the slow review process. Finally, they dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer listener questions - including the feasibility of a Dylan Cozens deal.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome on MSG Network's Steve Valiquette (3:16) to discuss early returns from J.T. Miller for the Rangers, the next steps for New York and Filip Chytil's health concerns. They also get into what it means for goalies to 'steal a win,' how careful the Leafs should be with Anthony Stolarz's return, the difficulty for goalies to repeat breakout seasons and the importance of net-front save percentage. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee catch up to weigh in on Miro Heiskanen receiving knee surgery, Ryan Hartman getting a 10-game suspension and how Mathew Barzal's injury impacts the Islanders' deadline direction.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Calgary Flames tonight as their Western Conference road trip rolls on. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the nod as the team awaits Anthony Stolarz's return, Mitch Marner's status, Max Domi getting a look on the first line, Morgan Rielly's return to PP1 and much more. Then, they evaluate John Tavares' steady season and what it means for his future in Toronto. Later, Sportsnet Flames columnist Eric Francis (32:38) weighs in on what's spurred Calgary's unexpected season, early returns from Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee, Jonathan Huberdeau's bounce back and whether the team's deadline direction of not selling is the right call for their future.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Mike Halford (4:25) – co-host Halford & Brough on Sportsnet 650 – to give his overview of the Vancouver Canucks trading away J.T. Miller, what the future holds for Elias Pettersson, how the recent moves affect Quinn Hughes, if it's the right call to extend Marcus Pettersson, Filip Chytil and Victor Mancini's fit on the roster, and the players' view of the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Ryan Hartman's roughing on Tim Stutzle, the Buffalo Sabres' lack of response to their centreman Tage Thompson receiving a high hit, and much more from the weekend's slate of NHL games.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night to snap their 3-game skid. They discuss the longevity of this winning formula, Joseph Woll's statement in net, the top line's 200-foot game, Morgan Rielly's effort and much more. Then, they get into Leafs' trade targets at centre and whether they should look into Brayden Schenn as a potential option at the deadline. Later, Sportsnet Leafs insider Luke Fox (34:25) weighs in on Canadian fans booing the American anthem, shares the latest injury news on Mitch Marner, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Anthony Stolarz, and evaluates Craig Berube's season behind the bench so far.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne begin the national hour with Sportsnet’s Ryan Leslie to examine the Calgary Flames acquiring forwards Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost from the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for Andrei Kuzmenko and two draft picks. The trio goes on to discuss contributions from the Flames’ veterans including Jonathan Huberdeau and Rasmus Andersson, Dustin Wolf’s success as a rookie, and what the future holds for Kuzmenko in Philadelphia (2:00). Afterwards, Frank Seravalli joins the show to break down the NHL’s projected salary cap increase over the next few years, what it means for player contracts, whether every market can spend to the cap ceiling, the implications for pending free agents like Mikko Rantanen, and much more (27:00).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' 4 games ahead of the international break starting with a measuring stick match against the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. Then, they react to Brandon Saad signing with the Golden Knights and where it leaves the Leafs in their search for secondary scoring. Next, they get into the NHL's latest cap estimates and how they impact Mitch Marner's extension negotiations. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam answer listener calls on The Leafs Line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne begin the national hour reflecting on the passing of longtime Ottawa-based sports broadcaster Shawn Simpson. The conversation continues with Jason York; former NHLer and co-host of the Coming In Hot podcast (5:45). York evaluates the Ottawa Senators’ needs ahead of the trade deadline, Brady Tkachuk snapping his 10-game goal drought, Thomas Chabot’s bounce back campaign, and Sens mascot Spartacat committing a jersey foul. Later on, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on playoff odds across the Canadian markets, what the compete level will be at 4 Nations Face-Off, who’s wearing a letter at the event, and Jaromir Jagr selling a majority stake in his hometown Kladno Knights.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, their third defeat in a row. They discuss the team's recent lack of offensive production, whether it could be blamed on personnel or Craig Berube's coaching style, and whether the team needs to look outside the organization for answers. Then, they suggest possible solutions for the struggling Morgan Rielly and Max Domi. Later, Gord Stellick (33:01) discusses the Leafs' stretch into the international break, Berube's patience and how a good 4 Nations Face-Off performance could energize Team USA captain Auston Matthews and other participating Leafs.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Jeff Jackson (4:15), CEO & President of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers to chat about the change in performance from his team at the start of the 2024-25 regular season, the differences between the Stanley Cup Final clinching roster from a year ago, if their recent success changes their approach to the trade deadline, the coaching staff's belief in John Klingberg, and his expectations for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Drew Doughty's return from the IR, Utah Hockey Club's final list of team names, and injuries hitting hockey clubs across the league.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Minnesota Wild without their star Kirill Kaprizov. They get into the Leafs' recent dominance over the Wild, Max Pacioretty returning to the ice and Max Domi's unclear role. Then, they discuss the St. Louis Blues buying out Brandon Saad and evaluate Toronto as a potential landing spot. Later, they debate who should fill in for Alex Pietrangelo on Team Canada's 4 Nations roster - Chris Tanev or someone else? Finally, Wild GM Bill Guerin (33:15) shares how the team weathers Kaprizov's absence, the ceiling of their young core, balancing GM duties for Minnesota and Team USA and how he's approaching the trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Satiar Shah (4:54), host of Canucks Central, to get his thoughts on the conflicting comments about tensions in the Vancouver Canucks locker room from J.T. Miller and general manager Jim Rutherford, why the Carolina-Colorado trade hinders the market for the Canucks, if Vancouver would be interested in trading Morgan Rielly for Miller, and the diminishing story of Quinn Hughes' 2024-25 season so far. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Kirill Kaprizov's injury, options for Team Canada to replace Alex Pietrangelo for the 4 Nations Face-Off, and which teams could be front-runners to sell near the trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with stories from Monday's Leafs' Blue & White night. Then, they get into the Leafs' light schedule ahead of the 4 Nations break and project where Anthony Stolarz will make his return. Next, they discuss Morgan Rielly's season and put forward hypothetical trades for the struggling blue liner, including a swap for J.T. Miller. Later, fresh from the Blue & White Gala, former NHLer Brad May (33:58) discusses the Leafs' brand, the importance of claiming the Atlantic Division title, Ryan Reaves' role, Max Pacioretty's importance, and much more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman to break down Friday night's surprise blockbuster that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina. The crew discuss previous contract negotiations between Rantanen and Colorado, the winger's likelihood of signing with the Hurricanes, the Vancouver Canucks' trade market, and the announcement of preseason games scheduled in Quebec City next year. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee (33:57) chat Alex Pietrangelo's decision to withdraw from the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and his likely replacement, and Logan Thompson's new deal in Washington.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2-1 loss to the Senators on Saturday night. They discuss the lack of emotional investment, Bobby McMann's play on the top line, Shane Pinto's polarizing game-winner and Nick Cousins' collision with Jacob Quillan. Then, they get into how the Mikko Rantanen trade impacts the discussion around pending FA Mitch Marner. Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (33:05) weighs in on the Leafs' lack of secondary scoring, their need for blue-line production and whether Auston Matthews is back to 100%.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL President and general manager Doug MacLean (6:15) to chat about an emotionally checked out Vancouver Canucks performance against the Edmonton Oilers, the potential fallout of the J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson saga, how to make sense of the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, whether the Washington Capitals are a true Stanley Cup contender, and much more. Later on, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Tony DeAngelo signing with the New York Islanders, if the Ottawa Senators are comfortable with Linus Ullmark playing in the 4 Nations Face-Off, and how long Gary Bettman could stay on as NHL commissioner.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the Friday show with a look at the Leafs' matchup against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. They discuss the Sens recent scoring struggles, Bobby McMann's move to the top line, Craig Berube demanding 'emotional investment,' Anthony Stolarz nearing a return and much more. Later, they answer your questions on The Leafs Line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (0:25) to discuss Matthew Schaefer’s case for #1 overall in 2025, Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov shining overseas, J.T. Miller’s diminishing trade value, if the Calgary Flames should stand pat, what’s fueling Montreal’s extended hot streak, and much more. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee debate how much protection star NHLers deserve and if the Carolina Hurricanes should part ways with Martin Necas to acquire Miller. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at home. They discuss the Leafs' effort in the loss, Ryan Reaves finally dropping the gloves, Auston Matthews' comments on the Toronto crowd, Morgan Rielly's continued struggles, Matthew Knies' injury and Dennis Hildeby's rough night. Later, they get into Craig Berube's decision to pull the goalie with nine minutes left in the game and Joseph Woll's comments on getting the night off. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam play a Leafs' themed game of True or False!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by ESPN's Emily Kaplan (3:47) to give her thoughts on the ongoing tensions within the Vancouver Canucks, the potential of a J.T. Miller trade, the New York Rangers' turnaround and whether the New Jersey Devils are good suitors for the Canucks forward. Then, they get into Connor McDavid's suspension, whether the NHL can look at the NFL in protecting its' star players, which road the Boston Bruins will take ahead of the trade deadline, and the view of the inaugural 4 Nations Face-Off in the United States. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive into the Edmonton Oilers sending a press release on McDavid's 3-game suspension and Canucks' head coach Rick Tocchet's comments about his team's struggles. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the Leafs calling up Jacob Quillan after moving Max Pacioretty to IR before looking ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Blue Jackets. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the night off, the Blue Jackets' unexpected season and ideal players for the Leafs to target via trade. Then, they dip into the Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions. Later, Fox Sports' Jody Shelley (32:11) discusses the Blue Jackets' recent hot stretch ahead of their matchup in Toronto, Zach Werenski's Norris-level season, their plans between the pipes and how GM Don Waddell is approaching the trade deadline in light of the team's recent success.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome on MSG Network's Steve Valiquette to weigh in on the suspensions handed out to Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers. The trio also discuss some of the goalie prospects on the horizon, the increased level of injuries to netminders across the league, Auston Matthews' theory on where the best place to shoot the puck is, and Dustin Wolf's size and speed contributing to his stellar rookie season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee listen to reactions from Edmonton Oilers players on their captain's recent suspension (34:54), and offer thoughts on how star players in hockey are officiated in comparison to other sports.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Lightning—their third straight victory. They discuss how the Leafs' energy has shifted between their three-game losing streak and three-game winning streak, William Nylander's laid-back mentality, Auston Matthews getting closer to 100%, and much more. Later, Sportsnet Leafs reporter Luke Fox (34:06) discusses Nylander and Craig Berube's unique relationship, the team's ongoing search for a blueline partner for Morgan Rielly, Max Domi as a potential trade candidate and why this is the year for Brad Treliving to be bold at the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by CHEK's Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali to discuss the trade proposal that almost sent J.T. Miller to the New York Rangers, and the pieces that were expected to return to Vancouver. The crew talks the desperation for the Canucks to move Miller, the dynamic between the player and coaching staff, Rick Tocchet's status as head coach beyond this season, and how the team manages negotiations with Brock Boeser. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee weigh in on Saturday's exchange of late game cross-checks from Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers (32:47), and speculate on the suspension lengths for both players. The guys wrap with thoughts on a potential Pittsburgh fire sale, and Penguins goalie goal mania.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 7-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night. They discuss the Leafs' first period to forget, Bobby McMann earning a spot in the top six, Craig Berube's patience with William Nylander paying off, Morgan Rielly's struggles, and more! Later, Lightning reporter Erik Erlendsson (34:36) shares his thoughts on Tampa's standing ahead of their Monday night matchup in Toronto, where they'd be looking to add at the trade deadline, Andrei Vasilevskiy regaining some form and Jake Guentzel's fit as Stamkos' successor.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back former NHL President and general manager Doug MacLean (4:43) to chat about the butting heads in Vancouver, how they can resolve the lingering situation near the trade deadline and Thatcher Demko's future in net. Then, the three discuss the Edmonton Oilers signing John Klingberg, positive progress in Montreal, which playoff bubble teams are most dangerous and how the Maple Leafs bounced back from their short losing skid. To close out the week, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee answer some of your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 overtime win over the New Jersey Devils to snap their 3-game losing streak. They get into the Leafs 'out-Keefe-ing' Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews' regaining his scoring touch, the power play finding a way, Morgan Rielly's waning confidence, William Nylander's effort inconsistencies and more. Later, they answer your calls on the Leafs Line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (0:32) to chat about when the players' association and the league will start negotiating a new CBA, parity amongst the teams, tax advantages, the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, Alexander Ovechkin's record chase, the evolution outdoor NHL games and league expansion. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee get into the criticisms of Kyle Dubas's track record in his first seasons as Pittsburgh Penguins' general manager and Connor McDavid's unpenalized elbow.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with an evaluation of Craig Berube's season behind the bench and whether his 'accountability culture' has lived up to offseason expectations. Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the New Jersey Devils and discuss the impact of John Tavares' absence as he moves to the IR, Max Domi's opportunity on the second line, Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto and more. Later, Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald (33:08) discusses his squad's recent stretch, how he's approaching the trade deadline and parity in the Eastern Conference.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former Detroit Red Wings and 4-time Stanley Cup Champion Darren McCarty (3:30) to chat about his former team's recent surge through the new calendar year, coaches holding players accountable, substantial changes implemented by new head coach Todd McLellan, how he views the current generation of hockey players and when to respond with dropping of the gloves. Then, Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber (28:35) stops by to tee up Hockey Day in Canada, the chance to have all Canadian teams in the playoffs, Vancouver Canucks' trade deadline plans, Winnipeg Jets' top line, and the Montreal Canadiens' turnaround. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Dallas Stars - their third straight loss. They discuss John Tavares exiting today's skate, Craig Berube's lack of accountability, William Nylander's polarizing comments on the losing streak and the Leafs beginning to fall back on old habits. Later, they dip into the mailbag to answer your Leafs questions, including what's behind Morgan Rielly's struggles, how big the team needs to swing at the deadline and more!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Steve Valiquette (3:35) to chat about the Calgary Flames' success with Dustin Wolf in net, taller vs. shorter goaltenders, playing with different stick sizes, Stuart Skinner's improvements against the rush, leaders in the Vezina race, and the Maple Leafs' struggles on the power-play. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee preview Filip Hronek's return to the Vancouver Canucks' lineup, Adrian Kempe getting fined for slew-footing Connor McDavid, and Boston Bruins' ability to win games through a down season.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with a look-ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Dallas Stars. They discuss Steven Lorentz's move up to the top line, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's low-energy play, Joseph Woll's workload and more. Then, they review Brad Treliving's midseason availability from Monday, centres for the Leafs to target at the deadline and their reported interest in a John Klingberg reunion. Later, Stars executive Marty Turco (35:36) shares his thoughts on the state of the team ahead of their game in Toronto.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Garry Galley (7:39) to tour the Canadian teams in the NHL, including rookie Dustin Wolf's solid goaltending with the Calgary Flames, Leon Draisaitl's push for the Hart Trophy this season, the Ottawa Senators' sprint for a wild card spot, a hot Montreal Canadiens club, and managing a bed of relationships in Vancouver. Next, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat Cutter Gauthier's fiery return to Philadelphia, Eric Staal's case for a Hockey Hall of Fame bid, and the Senators’ arena situation for the future. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick things off by looking back on the Leafs' 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night in the first of a three-game homestand. The trio discuss the team's lack of passing ability, the need for adjustments on the power play, and Mitch Marner's most recent post-game comments. Next, Sportsnet's Gord Stellick (33:05) weighs in on Steven Lorentz's effort level leading to a promotion to the top line, Dennis Hildeby's start against the Canucks over the weekend, how the Leafs can shore up their performance with the man advantage, and the big defensive void left without Jake McCabe.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada's Sean Reynolds (6:36) to chat about the Winnipeg Jet's sustainability staying atop of the central division, plans ahead of the trade deadline, expectations for Cole Perfetti's and Nikolaj Ehlers' next contract, and Patrik Laine in a Jets uniform vs. Habs uniform. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the rumours surrounding a rift between David Pastrňák and Brad Marchand.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes to close out their road trip. They get into the defensive struggles from the top lines, Jake McCabe's notable absence, a rare stinker from Joseph Woll, flaws of the five-forward power play beyond the short-handed goal allowed and much more. Then, the guys answer your questions with the debut of the Leafs Line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by hockey analyst and former NHLer Ray Ferraro (5:39) to chat about the lingering elephant in the room surrounding the Vancouver Canucks, if it's been blown out of proportion, why it's difficult to trade away J.T. Miller or Elias Pettersson, and the best teams out of each conference. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee share their thoughts on Jeremy Roenick's comments about Connor Bedard, whether current players are knowledgeable about the NHL's past, and expectations for the Florida Winter Classic.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight with a chance to extend their win streak to 6 games. They dig into the Leafs' newly mixed-up d-pairs, Max Pacioretty getting the night off, whether Craig Berube needs to send William Nylander a message to break his slump and much more. Later, former NHLer Aaron Ward (34:21) tees up the Carolina side of tonight's matchup and discusses the Hurricanes' championship window, their analytics-driven roster construction and their carousel of budget goaltending.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by TVA Sports' Ren Lavoie (5:06) to chat about the Montreal Canadiens' recent success through the new calendar year, Lane Hutson's two-way prowess, Patrik Laine elevating his teammates, Jakub Dobeš's ceiling in net, the Habs' trade deadline plans, and when he sees Ivan Demidov slotting onto the roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee pick out the best teams across the league and debate who would slot into a hockey version of the 'Champions League'.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers to pick up their fifth straight victory. They get into the history of Toronto and Philly's rivalry, Ryan Reaves' role, the Leafs' sleepy start and whether it could be chalked up to a late night out on the mentor's trip. Then, they discuss options for the struggling power play, the top line's dominance and another stellar start from Joseph Woll. Finally, they dip into the mailbag to answer your Leafs-related questions, including what a Matthew Knies extension would cost, Craig Berube's case for the Jack Adams Award and the Leafs' top targets at the trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne catch up with MSG analyst Steve Valiquette (6:15), back for his regular appearance. The three discuss what's behind the Rangers' recent spiral, Thatcher Demko's mechanical change after his injury, Jakub Dobeš's near-flawless start in Montreal, the Capitals' 'Junior Hockey' culture and much more. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss parity in the Eastern Conference, the Blue Jackets' underrated progress and the World Junior gold-medal game ending in 3-on-3 OT.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with reflections on the Leafs' season at the midway mark and their standing atop the Atlantic Division. Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Flyers tonight and discuss Ryan Reaves getting back into the lineup, the defensive pairs without Jake McCabe, the team needing more from Morgan Rielly, Bobby McMann moving up to the second line and more. Later, Flyers GM Daniel Brière (32:38) weighs in on Garnet Hathaway's physicality, the team's performance at the halfway point, Matvei Michkov's development and their plan for the trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee check in on the Canucks' situation with Elias Pettersson and JT Miller and the development that both could potentially be on the move. Then, comedian Gerry Dee (9:53) joins the show to share his thoughts on Canada's disappointing exit in the World Juniors tournament, youth hockey in Canada and some thoughts about the Canadian NHL teams at the midway point in the season. Finally, Nick and Gord regroup with Sam to discuss the reported disconnect between Rangers GM Chris Drury and coach Peter Laviolette, the Senators' options in net without Linus Ullmark, and World Juniors reflections after Team USA claimed gold on Sunday.

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Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee are joined by Sportsnet’s Gord Stellick for Leafs Hour to discuss the stellar return of Auston Matthews over the weekend following a six-game absence, and the likelihood of the centre suiting up for USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, the team offers thoughts on Matthew Knies’ dominant performance on Saturday to earn his first career hat-trick against the Bruins, a slumping second line led by William Nylander, and Dennis Hildeby’s steadiness against the Flyers possibly earning him another start this week. Later, the guys break down the fisticuffs between Garnet Hathaway and Jake McCabe on Sunday, leading to the latter’s placement on injured reserve by the team, and the streaky nature of scoring from the Leafs’ blueline.

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino to offer his thoughts on Canada’s loss at the World Junior Championships, where the blame lies in the disappointment, and the direction needed to get back on track. (1:31) Then, they take a look at the U.S. development program, and what has allowed the Americans to improve so vastly, before getting into what the ‘Canadian’ style of hockey looks like, the parallels between the World Juniors roster and the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off roster, and what could change ahead of the 2026 Olympics. Later, the guys take a look at the strange play in Colorado last night involving Scott Wedgewood and Zach Benson, and finish the show by answering some of your texts. (49:51)

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are joined for the Leafs’ Hour by Sportsnet’s JD Bunkis. To open the show, the guys give their takeaways from Team Canada’s loss to Czechia in the Quarterfinals at the World Juniors, and have the bigger conversation around minor hockey in Canada. They bring it back to Leaf-land by looking at Easton Cowan’s performance in the tournament, and what should be made of it. Then, they discuss Phillipe Myers’ contract extension and how he fits into the Leafs’ defensive group moving forward, before the conversation turns to Auston Matthews, his injury, and what the plan should be with his status still in limbo. Later, the guys discuss the Leafs’ potential interest in Jonathan Toews returning to the NHL, and what has changed for Matthew Knies since his injury earlier this season. (49:56)

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee open the National hour discussing the New York Rangers amidst their struggles, and debate some potential trades the team could make to try to turn things around. Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (7:28) joins the show to chime in on the Rangers, before breaking down the challenges that have faced Team Canada at the World Juniors, ahead of their Quarterfinal matchup with Czechia. Later, Rick Dhaliwal (32:07) stops by to continue the conversation around the Canucks. They go through Patrik Allvin’s comments about Elias Pettersson, the expectations around the young star, and the likelihood of a trade including him or J.T. Miller. (50:00)

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee open the first show of the new year with Auston Matthews’ latest comments on his injury. They discuss the confusion around the severity of the injury in question, and what the Leafs can and should do going forward with the 4 Nations Face-Off coming up next month. Then, they chat about Matthew Knies’ recent play, and Joseph Woll’s upcoming workload. Later, The Athletic’s Arthur Staple (32:14)joins the guys to tee up the second half of the Leafs’ home and home with the Islanders, and to speak on the direction of the Isles’ as currently constructed, before commenting on the Rangers’ freefall out of contention in the Eastern Conference. (49:47)

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee welcome Frank Seravalli from The Daily Face-off to debate the state of the New York Islanders, Pattrick Roy's future with the team, and whether their playoff hopes are over. Next, the three discuss the New York Rangers, whether Peter Laviolette is under fire, the state of the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators, and why there hasn't been much talk about free agency this year. Finally, the guys wrap up with some World Juniors talks and the state of the Edmonton Oilers (33:53).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee open the show by discussing Saturday night's game against the Washington Capitals. They questioned whether goaltending was to fault, whether they could keep first place in the Atlantic Division despite injuries, and their concerns regarding Auston Matthews. Later, Sportsnet Writer Luke Fox (31:34) joins the show to discuss Auston Matthews' likely return date, whether he will compete in the 4 Nations Face-off tournament, whether Matthew Knies can regain his flow, Max Pacioretty's importance to the roster the Leafs' scoring abilities from the defensive end and finally his thoughts on the goaltending tandem.

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Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined by former NHLer and GM Brian Lawton to discuss the New York Rangers' roster, including which players might be considered untouchable. The group also debates whether the Rangers and Nashville Predators have signaled trouble in their respective markets. They cover Matt Rempe’s 8-game suspension following his hit on Miro Heiskanen and explore potential solutions to the reported friction between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson. The conversation shifts to Macklin Celebrini's impressive rookie season and Connor Bedard's performance in his sophomore year. To close out the show, Nick, Gord, and Sam McKee weigh in on the chemistry struggles in Vancouver.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick, and Sam McKee host a special edition of the Leafs Hour to break down the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets. The trio assess the team's play style under Craig Berube as they head into the Christmas break and discuss whether fatigue is beginning to impact the players. They also share Toronto's head coach’s post-game comments. The conversation continues with a look at William Nylander's extended power-play shift and the strategies behind pulling the goaltender for an extra attacker in the third period. To close the hour, they revisit concerns over Auston Matthews' injury and its impact on the team.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL President and GM Doug MacLean (2:45) for Off-The-Rails Friday! Mac discusses potential fixes for the spiralling Sabres, the Senators' playoff hopes, the Leafs' injury concerns in net, the Rangers' dysfunction, how the Canucks manage the Pettersson/Miller relationship and the Oilers starting to separate from the pack. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dip into the mailbag and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' weekend doubleheader against the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders. They share what to expect from Matt Murray in his return to the NHL, Craig Berube's comments on Auston Matthews 'fighting through it' and the shuffled blue-line pairings. Later, The Buffalo News' Mike Harrington (32:45) discusses the Sabres' recent play through their 11-game losing streak, the fallout of Terry Pegula's team meeting, whether major changes are coming and players on the table for trade.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome NHL on TNT's Eddie Olczyk (3:45) for an in-depth discussion on the New York Rangers' struggles this season. They dive into the trade of Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken, explore whether players can reinvent themselves easily, and assess what Will Borgen could bring to the Rangers' defence. The trio also examines the Buffalo Sabres' ongoing losing streak. Later, Sportsnet's senior columnist Eric Francis (29:54) joins the show to evaluate the Calgary Flames heading into the Christmas break. They discuss whether the Flames are looking to add pieces at the trade deadline, Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson trade rumours and Jonathan Huberdeau’s recent return to form.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne look back on the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars. They discuss Joseph Woll's stellar effort, the Leafs' defensive resilience, the team calling up Matt Murray, the third line's big night and a rough start for the 'MNM' line. Later, The Athletic's Josh Kloke (31:02) dives deeper into the Leafs' goalie situation without Anthony Stolarz, Woll's opportunity in the interim, Murray's recent play in the AHL and whether Stolarz's injury history has shaken his faith in the goaltender. Finally, he weighs in on the loaded-up top line, Auston Matthews' play since his return from injury and the sustainability of the third line.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin (7:18), who provides his assessment of the team through 30 games. They discuss the importance of having a full training camp with head coach John Hynes, the players' buy-in to the system, and Kirill Kaprizov's performance and future contract projections. Guerin also shares his thoughts on areas he plans to strengthen on the roster and offers insight into his approach to building the Team USA roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee evaluate Patrik Laine's shot among the league's top goal scorers and discuss the Buffalo Sabres' struggles as they continue their losing skid.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup tonight against the Dallas Stars. They get into what to expect from the loaded-up top line, their belief in Joseph Woll as he takes over the starting role, David Kämpf's return, the bottom-six line combinations, and much more. Later, Stars' GM Jim Nill (29:55) joins the show to discuss his squad's season through 30 games, the urgency to add after losing Tyler Seguin, their blue-line strength and much more.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee take a look at the Florida Panthers edging out the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final rematch, the future of the New York Rangers' core players and Kaapo Kakko's comments after his healthy scratch. Then, Nick and Justin are joined by Mike Halford (27:55) of Halford & Brough to chat about Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet navigating his way when speaking to the media about the team's performance this year, Elias Pettersson's and J.T. Miller's relationship on the ice, Kiefer Sherwood's exceeding expectations out West, and whether Thatcher Demko has rounded back into form.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne catch up with the returning Sam McKee as he returns to the show. Then, they discuss the update on Anthony Stolarz as he is set to miss 4-6 weeks, the level of concern for his absence and where the Leafs turn to in net as they await his return. Next, they share their expectations for the Leafs' loaded-up top line of Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner. Later, sports surgeon Dr. Jason Smith (30:50) explains Stolarz's injury and shares a long-term outlook for his recovery. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam weigh in on Fraser Minten being sent back to the AHL.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Jason York (2:41), former NHL defenceman and co-host of the Coming In Hot Podcast, to discuss the Ottawa Senators' surging three-game win streak, Linus Ullmark's return to form, Drake Batherson's scoring ability, which areas the front office will look to improve in, Michael Andlauer's 'soft-tampering' comments, and more. Then, he looks at what has gone wrong for the New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres. Later, Nick, Justin and Daniele Franceschi preview the 2024 Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers and discuss Elias Pettersson's standing in Vancouver following Rich Tocchet's post-game rant.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi look back on the Leafs’ back-to-back games this weekend, including a 4-2 loss to the Red Wings on Saturday night, and a 5-3 win over the Sabres on Sunday. They reflect on Dennis Hildeby’s third start of the season, and his attempt at the empty net late in the game against Buffalo. Then, they get into John Tavares’ hat-trick, and Max Domi scoring his first goal of the season. Later, Gord Stellick (32:11) joins the show to discuss the Leafs’ depth scoring, finding a permanent partner for Morgan Rielly, and what might still be bothering Auston Matthews.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL President and GM Doug MacLean (2:25) to chat about J.T. Miller's return following a leave of absence, his experience handling players' issues off the ice, why there's more to the general manager's role than constructing a team, how to judge coaching when there's a lack of talent on the roster, and why change is on the horizon for the Detroit Red Wings. Then, Nick and Justin bring on Jason Bukala (33:26) to take an early look at the 2024 World Juniors, Gavin McKenna's projections, then to the NHL with Macklin Celebrini's season with the San Jose Sharks, and Easton Cowan's value on the trade market.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Ducks on Thursday night. They dig into Anthony Stolarz's injury, his 'day-to-day' timeline to return and a big-picture view of his knee injury history. Should the Leafs have started Stolarz off one day's rest? Then, they get into Jo Woll's relief effort, Morgan Rielly's struggles and Max Pacioretty's 3-point night. Later, they dip into the mailbag and answer your Leafs questions!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne go around the league with NHL Network's Mike Rupp (3:13). They look at the Sabres' playoff hopes, what moves are next for the Rangers, why the Avalanche's struggles go beyond goaltending, the Islanders' roster construction missteps, Kevyn Adams's 'palm trees' comments, and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss JT Miller's return to the Canucks lineup, his unclear address to the media and project what Brock Boeser's next contract might cost.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee preview the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Anaheim Ducks with a look at the decision to slot Anthony Stolarz in net, why the guys aren't worried about the team's ability to create offence with the current group of players, and how Craig Berube can bring out the best of Max Domi on the ice. Then, Nick and Justin are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Niedermayer (28:45) to get his perspective on the Ducks' rebuild timeline, whether Jacob Trouba will fit in on the roster, Trevor Zegras' tenure with the organization, and a look at the return of international hockey competition with the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Oilers analyst Rob Brown to discuss Edmonton's recent surge. He gets into Darnell Nurse's simplified play since his return from injury, Evan Bouchard making a case for an 8-figure extension, internal belief in Stuart Skinner, where they need to add the most, and much more. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee project what Connor McDavid's extension might cost. Finally, Canucks analyst Dan Murphy (30:37) discusses Rich Tocchet airing frustrations with the Vancouver media, Thatcher Demko's season debut and JT Miller getting closer to returning to the lineup.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2-1 overtime win over the Devils. They discuss Anthony Stolarz stealing two points, the Leafs' flat first two periods, Auston Matthews' play, a quintessential Sheldon Keefe loss, the power play's Matthews problem, and much more. Later, they dive deep into Max Pacioretty's identity change this season, his massive hit on Jack Hughes and a familiar lack of response from Keefe and the Devils.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Steve Valiquette (2:30) to chat about the New York Rangers' struggles, why Alexandar Georgiev will benefit from playing behind the San Jose Sharks roster, expectations from Thatcher Demko making his season debut, why John Gibson is easy to read and much more. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on Patrik Laine's first few games as a Montreal Canadien, Anaheim Ducks' throwback sweaters, and notes from the NHL Board of Governors meeting.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup tonight against the New Jersey Devils. They discuss Jake McCabe's lingering injury, the ideal defensive partner for Morgan Rielly, expectations for Max Domi's return as he's activated off IR, the sense of urgency in the bottom six, Max Pacioretty's role and Auston Matthews still working back to 100%. Later, Devils analyst Ken Daneyko (33:55) shares a Jersey POV of the game and discusses how they differ from last year, their up-and-down offence and the addition of Jacob Markström.

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Former NHLer and Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley (4:56) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss how the Ottawa Senators take the next steps towards playoff contention, why the Winnipeg Jets aren't far away from being contenders again, how Thatcher Demko's return changes the Vancouver Canucks' vibes, whether Stuart Skinner is the guy for the Edmonton Oilers, and the changes behind the bench in Chicago and Boston. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive into the conversation of flopping in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks swapping goaltenders and Sens' owner Michael Andlauer calling foul on Brady Tkachuk trade rumours.

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 Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some takes on Juan Soto signing with the New York Mets in MLB before looking back on the Leafs' back-to-back losses to the Capitals and Penguins over the weekend. They get into the Leafs' 5-on-5 struggles, Max Pacioretty's unnatural fit on the first line and the bottom six's lack of production. Then, New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe (30:45) joins the show to discuss his new coaching home, managing star players' egos, the team's offensive identity and Jesper Bratt standing out.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne react to the Rangers extending Igor Shesterkin before they welcome former NHL president and GM Doug MacLean (4:00) for Off-The-Rails Friday. Mac weighs in on the Rangers trading away Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks, his similar situation involving the threat of putting a player on waivers and conducting a deal with then-Ducks' GM Brian Burke, if Trouba's addition can change the trajectory of Anaheim's hockey club, the timing of Shesterkin's extension after trading their captain, and the rumour surrounding Brady Tkachuk potentially being added to the New York roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off by reacting to the Rangers trading Jacob Trouba to the Anaheim Ducks, how trading the captain impacts New York's locker room and their next steps. Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' matchup tonight against the Washington Capitals and discuss Jake McCabe's status, Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews sticking together on a line and the schedule picking up. Next, they evaluate Morgan Rielly's play this season. Finally, former NHLer Kris Versteeg (29:32) shares how the Leafs differ from previous years, how they compare to the Cup-winning Blackhawks teams he played for and why they should hold off on a Marner extension until the playoffs.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Sportsnet's David Amber (0:45) to chat about the announced rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off, which players caught him by surprise making the team and being snubbed off, the Chicago Blackhawks firing Luke Richardson, Connor Bedard's sophomore frustrations, and if size will be an issue between international teams. Then, Keith Jones (28:00), President of Hockey Operations for the Philadelphia Flyers, stops by to chat about his team's performance, how Matvei Michkov has fit in on John Tortorella's system, Travis Sanheim's Canada call-up, his outlook on the organization ahead of the trade deadline and when he sees the team competing again.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Predators for their third straight victory. They get into Craig Berube reuniting Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews on the same line, the longevity of the move and how it impacts the rest of the lineup. Then, they discuss whether this is the best we've seen from Marner, Fraser Minten earning a bigger role, Jani Hakanpää's recent surgery and the idea of the Leafs' reacquiring Luke Schenn. Finally, they look over the Atlantic Division landscape and why this could be the year the Leafs finally win it.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier in-studio to chat about the behind-the-scenes of the "Game 7" docu-series, what it was like to be named on a national team's roster for an international tournament, the league's return to the Olympics, the role of a 'Captain' and what's going on with the Rangers. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss if the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers would look into helping each other out with a trade to get back on track this season, Laine scoring in his Habs debut and an emotional night in Calgary between the Flames and Columbus New Jackets.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some final thoughts ahead of Team Canada's official roster announcement for the Four Nations Face-Off today. They discuss how the tournament can impact the Leafs' season and Jani Hakanpää getting selected to Team Finland. Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Predators tonight and get into Nashville's failed offseason experiment, Jake McCabe's absence, the goalie tandem's recent play and more. Finally, to help look at the Preds' side of the game, Nashville radio host Robby Stanley (33:17) shares what's gone wrong for them this season and their chances of climbing back into contention.

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MSG analyst Steve Valiquette (1:25) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne after covering the Rangers' 5-1 loss to the Devils last night. He addresses his comments on Jack Hughes' breakaway attempt and the social media fallout before getting into the Rangers' defensive dysfunction, his Team Canada goalie projections, what's sparked the Leafs' elite play in net and much more. Nick, Justin and Sam McKee close the show with some Team Canada roster projections for the Four Nations Face-Off before Wednesday's official announcement.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Blackhawks on Monday night. They discuss Auston Matthews notching his first goal in a month, Fraser Minten making an impact, Nikita Grebenkin's physical edge and Phillippe Myers' game. Then, they react to Ryan Reaves's first comments to the media since his suspension. Later, Leafs' radio analyst Jim Ralph (33:13) breaks down Anthony Stolarz's performance last night, the team's effective defensive structure, Connor Bedard's uphill battle in Chicago and more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Columbus Blue Jackets' general manager Don Waddell (4:25) to chat about his most recent trade sending David Jiříček to the Minnesota Wild, where he sees the trajectory of his team moving forward, the haul on future draft picks in return, Elvis Merzlikins' maturity behind the net and in the locker room, and his focus at the trade deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look ahead to the landscape of the trade market, Jake DeBrusk's goalscoring since joining the Vancouver Canucks, and the outlook on the teams at the bottom of the Atlantic Division.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Lightning on Saturday night. They get into Nick Robertson breaking his scoring drought, Auston Matthews' return, Pontus Holmberg's poor fit in the top six and another elite game from Joseph Woll. Then, they discuss Jake McCabe's injury, whether we've seen the last of Jani Hakanpää after his move to IR and a rare down-game for OEL. Later, Darren Pang (31:33) helps set the stage for the Leafs' game tonight against the Blackhawks and discusses the pressure on Connor Bedard and how Chicago enters the next steps of their rebuild.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet reporter Sean Reynolds (6:34) to chat about the Winnipeg Jets slowing down after their successful start to the 2024-25 season. He gets into Adam Lowry's fit with the Jets and potentially Team Canada, what's held back the Ottawa Senators from taking the next step, and the number of games Winnipeg will have Connor Hellebuyck in net with the 4 Nations Face-Off in mind. To close out the week, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in with the Leafs' injuries as they head into a weekend matchup against the Lightning. They discuss the returns of Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, the secrecy around Matthews, what to expect from the 5-forward power play, murmurs of movement on a potential John Tavares extension and Nick Robertson's future in Toronto. Later, JD Bunkis (30:45) joins the show to discuss how the organization handled Matthews' injury, the locker room politics of Mitch Marner's extension and which of the call-ups have a shot at staying up with the big boys when the team heals up.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Jason Brough (4:11) of Sportsnet 650's Halford & Brough to chat about the Vancouver Canucks' loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Filip Hronek's injury, the volatility of their roster, how Rick Tocchet has managed the rotating cast of players, and Erik Brännström's and Arturs Silovs' performances. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee go through the news and notes around the NHL including Patrick Roy's post-game comments about his roster following the New York Islanders' loss to the Boston Bruins and Charlie Lindgren's own goal giving Brayden Point a hat trick.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. They dig into Bobby McMann joining the Leafs' already lengthy injury list, Fraser Minten earning a spot in the lineup, a long-term plan for Nikita Grebenkin and Nick Robertson's confidence crisis. Then, they discuss building interest around the league for the Leafs' AHL goalies and what they could fetch in a trade. Later, they are joined by Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (34:15) weighs in on the Leafs' effort last night, the period of opportunity for young players, Robertson's struggles and the state of the Panthers.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong (8:45) to chat about why it was the right time to have a coaching change and bring in former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, whether the change turns his focus at the trade deadline and his roster moving forward, plus what he's looking for in Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the playoff picture at American Thanksgiving and discuss which teams are already locked in and which spots are up for grabs.

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It is finally a Leafs game day, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee set the stage for their matchup against the reigning champion Florida Panthers. They discuss the Panthers' recent struggles, Auston Matthews missing yet another game, Nick Robertson getting a top-six chance, whether or not to split Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander across three lines and much more. Later, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (31:18) joins the show from Florida to discuss the picture at the top of the Atlantic Division, Anthony Stolarz's revenge spot, the Panthers' Stanley Cup hangover and which of the Leafs' call-ups can stick around when players return from injury.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Sportsnet's hockey analyst Luke Gazdic (0:31) in-studio to chat about where Brock Boeser fits on the Vancouver Canucks roster as he returns from his injury, the Oilers' depth and blueline deficiency, the Flames' long-term focus following their unexpected success, and what it's like to be in the locker room with a midseason head coaching change. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the disclosure of injuries in the NHL compared to other leagues and hand out NHL Awards at the season's quarter mark.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in with the latest on Auston Matthews' injury and discuss where in the lineup he'll go when he does return. They look at the lines from practice with Matthews and chat about who deserves a top-six look on his line more - Pontus Holmberg or Nick Robertson. Then, they get into the goalie tandem and why the team might secretly want Jo Woll to win the starting job. Later, Gord Stellick (33:40) weighs in on why the team plays better without Matthews, expectations for the power play with his return and Mitch Marner and John Tavares' contract questions.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in St. Louis Blues rink side reporter and co-host of The Cam & Strick Podcast Andy Strickland (3:37) onto the show to discuss Drew Bannister's short tenure behind the bench, Jim Montgomery's return to the club, which players will be on the roster during Montgomery's time as their head coach, Doug Armstrong's history with firing coaches, and what will Armstrong look for nearing the trade deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive into the New York Rangers potentially looking at making a big change to their roster, specifically with their core.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-2 win over Utah HC on Sunday. They discuss the team's slow start, Joseph Woll inspiring confidence, Chris Tanev's impact and Mitch Marner proving his worth without Auston Matthews. Does Marner hold all leverage in extension negotiations? Later, The Athletic's Josh Kloke (31:29) weighs in on the Leafs' winning stretch without Matthews, why the team should spread talent across three lines when he returns, Woll's consistency and the odd man off the roster when players return from IR.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL head coach and GM Doug MacLean (2:38) to chat about the importance of having "belief" in a locker room, how that has powered the Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils, the Oilers' inconsistency, Connor Bedard's sophomore slump, and why Nazem Kadri could be a good fit to return on the Maple Leafs' roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee revisit the Wild's focus on signing Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract, discuss Martin Necas's red-hot goal-scoring abilities and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' Sunday matchup against the Utah Hockey Club. They discuss Matthew Knies going on IR, Alex Nylander's signing as a corresponding move, Nick Robertson's potential final top-six opportunity and John Tavares' recent elevated play. Later, they dip into the mailbag to answer your Leafs questions and touch on the Atlantic Division landscape, a potential Toronto reunion with Nazem Kadri, Max Domi's struggles, and much more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in sports performance psychologist Dr. Dana Sinclair (3:25) to discuss JT Miller stepping away from the Canucks due to reported burnout, the importance of managing emotions and the work she does with pro athletes to build mental strength. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Darnell Nurse's comments on Ryan Reaves as he returns to the ice and Alex Ovechkin's goal chase getting put on hold as he's ruled out week-to-week. Finally, Sportsnet's Garry Galley (30:45) weighs in on Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies, the Canucks' next-man-up mentality and what went wrong for Jim Montgomery in Boston.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Leafs' 3-0 win over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. They get into the debutants Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin making an impact and the team's composure in the late stages. Then, they debate whether Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies was dirty or clean and discuss how the Leafs responded to Vegas' physicality. Later, they chat about Joseph Woll's shutout effort and identify how the team should deploy the goalie tandem in the next few games. Finally, they check in on Auston Matthews and his potential return.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy (3:04) to discuss his team's overall successful start to the season, Dustin Wolf's agility in the net, what makes Rasmus Andersson the team's MVP so far, how his team's performance affects the front office's approach to the trade deadline and future of the franchise, Justin Kirkland's first year with the Flames, and Nazem Kadri's veteran presence in the locker room. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the Ottawa Senators falling back into a familiar November skid and Thatcher Demko's potential imminent return.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Golden Knights and discuss injuries piling up for Toronto. They discuss the loss of Max Domi and David Kämpf, what to expect from call-ups Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, and Craig Berube's choice to leave William Nylander and Mitch Marner on the wing despite the desperate need down the middle. Then, they chat about Joseph Woll getting the nod in net against a premiere Vegas team. Later, The Athletic's Jesse Granger (32:04) shares a Vegas POV of the game and discusses what the Leafs can expect from the Knight's yearly visit to Scotiabank Arena.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to J.T. Miller taking indefinite leave of absence from Vancouver Canucks before bringing on former goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (3:50). He discusses the revolving door of players on the Canucks, Jonathan Quick's back-to-back shutouts, Jeremy Swayman's struggles, what makes Alexander Ovechkin's wrist shot so effective and if Logan Thompson slots into Canada's 4 Nations Faceoff roster. Then, Dr. Jason Smith (34:08) stops by to take a deep dive into Auston Matthews' injury and the reason behind travelling to Munich, Germany. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam react to Jim Montgomery getting let go in Boston and discuss what comes next for the Bruins.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in on Auston Matthews with the news that he's seeing a specialist in Munich. They speculate what may be ailing the captain, the idea of placing him on LTIR til the playoffs and how it'll impact his availability for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, they look at David Kämpf going on IR, Fraser Minten getting called up and whether the Leafs should move Mitch Marner to centre. Later, former scout Jason Bukala (29:27) weighs in on potential answers down the middle without Matthews or Kämpf, what to expect out of Minten, Nikita Grebyonkin's AHL progress and Leafs prospects with trade value.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by 32 Thoughts and Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (5:00) to chat about the NHL issuing Ryan Reaves a 5-game suspension for his hit on Darnell Nurse, the league potentially surpassing their original projected salary cap for the 2025-26 season, Mitch Marner's next contract, how future deals will be affected with a new CBA, the landscape of professional hockey in Winnipeg and the prospect of Kyle Dubas leading a rebuild in Pittsburgh. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Rick Tocchet benching J.T. Miller in the third period against the Nashville Predators, Connor Bedard's sophomore slump and Alexander Ovechkin closing the gap to Wayne Gretzky's record.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee quickly share some thoughts on the Toronto Argos taking home the Grey Cup in the CFL before looking back on the Leafs' 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers on Saturday. They discuss the team's resilience, Chris Tanev's impact and Mitch Marner stepping up in Auston Matthews' absence. Then, they debate how much Marner would cost in free agency and whether a 5-game suspension was appropriate for Ryan Reaves' hit on Darnell Nurse. Later, they discuss Bobby McMann's 2-goal statement, Evan Bouchard's costly late-stage mistakes and Matthews' mysterious status.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL President and GM Doug MacLean (3:13) to discuss Rick Tocchet issuing an apology to Vancouver Canucks fans about their home woes, the impact of the Hughes brothers on the roster, Connor McDavid's road to his 1,000 points, which teams are leaning towards reconstructing their new roster from the offseason, if the Ottawa Senators can rally up in the standings and whether Martin St. Louis needs help on the bench. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Marty McSorley's interview on Halford & Brough about his incident with Donald Brashear.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Oilers on Saturday and discuss Auston Matthews's status as he is ruled out again. They get into the secrecy around Matthews, the Leafs needing more from Max Domi, the idea of William Nylander or Mitch Marner moving to centre and how they defend Connor McDavid. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (34:45) weighs in on the Leafs' recent play, the vibes in the locker room, the lack of depth up the middle, the effectiveness of Berube's low-event philosophy and Anthony Stolarz building a case for a spot on Team USA.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by New Jersey Devils' GM Tom Fitzgerald (5:30) to share his assessment of his team near the quarter mark of the season, Sheldon Keefe's transition with a new team, the philosophical focus on big defencemen, Dougie Hamilton's resurgence, and the controversial calls and video reviews across the league. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Igor Shesterkin's and Mitch Marner's looming contract decisions. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 comeback win over the Capitals and discuss Bobby McMann's play in the top 6, Alex Steeves & Jani Hakanpää's season debuts, and John Tavares stepping up in Auston Matthews' absence. Then, they review the Leafs' three disallowed goals. Finally, Oliver Ekman-Larsson (35:42) joins the show following his 1000th NHL game and he reflects on the milestone and his unique career path.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Coming in Hot Sens Podcast host Jason York (6:14) to chat about the importance of Ottawa's win over the Maple Leafs, whether they've solidified their blue line, Linus Ullmark's performance in net, Brady Tkachuk's and Tim Stützle's maturity in the locker room and on the ice and if the team can sneak into the playoff picture. Then, Nick and Justin welcome in former NHLer and Sportsnet's hockey analyst Landon Ferraro (30:47) to discuss Elias Pettersson finding his groove on offence, Jonathan Lekkerimäki's NHL debut, what the Vancouver Canucks could look to improve on their roster and if Quinn Hughes can win the Hart Trophy.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-0 loss to the Senators and discuss Toronto's lack of secondary scoring, whether this group best fits Craig Berube's style and Max Domi losing confidence. Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Capitals tonight and share expectations for Joseph Woll who gets the starting nod in the back-to-back. Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (32:03) weighs in on the Leafs' lack of depth, Berube's messaging and the attention to detail on defence.

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MSG analyst & Clear Sight Analytics CEO Steve Valiquette joins Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick for his weekly appearance (1:04). He digs into the right time for a coach to pull a struggling goalie, relationships between starting and backup goalies, Kevin Lankinen's play in Vancouver, Dustin  Wolf's speed and the easiest and hardest teams to play goalie for. Then, Nick and Gord regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Lankinen's emergence and reflect on Monday's Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Senators in the season's first Battle of Ontario. They discuss where Ottawa ranks on the list of Leafs' rivals, the state of the Senators' rebuild, a setback in Auston Matthews' recovery, Max Domi's point drought, Connor Dewar's return to the lineup and much more. Later, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery (30:55) discusses what's behind his squad's hot start to the season, early returns on PLD, Dylan Strome standing out, what it's like to coach a legend in Alex Ovechkin and what he learned from his time as an assistant in Toronto.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne and joined by Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff (4:27) to weigh in on what has fueled his team's hottest start in NHL history, which players have elevated their roles on the ice, whether the team is better poised for the post-season, Josh Morrissey's performance on the blueline and what he thinks are the biggest challenges are to make it out of the Western Conference. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss how Matvei Michkov has handled his healthy scratch in Philadelphia before diving into the rumour mill surrounding Evan Bouchard's, Noah Dobson's and others' next contracts.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back over a pair of Leafs' wins over the weekend over Detroit and Montreal and discuss the team's heightened level of play without Auston Matthews in the lineup and what Berube can take away from that trend. Should the Leafs move Matthews down to the second power-play unit when he returns? Then, they get into Conor Timmins making the most of his ice time, the sorry state of the Habs, Max Pacioretty moving to IR, and who steps up into the top-6 in his absence. Finally, sports doctor Jason Smith (38:04) shares his POV of Pacioretty's injury, Calle Järnkrok's 'setback' and their long-term outlooks. 

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Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee are joined by former NHL President and GM Doug MacLean (5:30) to chat about the upcoming Hockey Hall of Fame induction ceremony, why Colin Campbell deserves this honour in the builder category, Vladislav Namestnikov's impact on the Winnipeg Jets' second-line, whether Jim Montgomery benching David Pastrnak helps him or hurts him in the long run behind Boston Bruins' bench, how much pressure is weighing on Steve Yzerman, and how teams have found ways to attack Connor Bedard. Then, Nick and Sam read and answer listeners' texts. 

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Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Red Wings where Auston Matthews will once again be absent as the Leafs move him to IR. They are joined by JD Bunkis (4:58) to discuss what Matthews' move to IR means in the long-term, the Leafs' 'Jekyll and Hyde' act game to game and how social media has added to the scrutiny players in Toronto face. Later, former Leaf, Flames forward and author Nazem Kadri (26:52) discusses his new book, Dreamer, why he chose to write at this point in his career and he shares stories from his time with the Leafs.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and Hockey Hall of Fame's newest member Jeremy Roenick (1:54) to chat about his upcoming induction ceremony and what it means to him to have this honour. Then, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (30:05) stops by to weigh in on the approval to lift CHL's eligibility ban to the NCAA, how this fundamentally changes the development for young hockey players, which schools could benefit from this decision, how players can earn money and how could this affect smaller market teams in the CHL.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee dive deeper into Auston Matthews' status and debate how safe the Leafs should play his return. Then, they discuss David Kämpf still searching for his role, Max Domi's lack of scoring touch and the sustainability of Max Pacioretty's physical play. Later, The Athletic's Josh Kloke (32:52) shares the latest on Matthews, who comes out of the lineup for the returning Connor Dewar and Jani Hakanpää, and whether the power play can build off a successful night in Boston. Finally, Kyp & Bourne regroup with Sam for a Leafs-themed game of True or False.

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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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