The First Deadline Domino Falls

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee - filling in for Nick Kypreos - open with their reactions to Bo Horvat being traded from the Canucks to the Islanders, the established market price for someone of his caliber and what similar package the Leafs could piece together for a player like Timo Meier. They are joined by Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph (22:41), who discusses the lack of energy in the Leafs' bottom six, signs of life for Morgan Rielly and reacts to Mitch Marner's bold fashion statement with his All-Star game skates. Then, JD Bunkis (42:34) breaks down the Leafs' trade chips' values following the Horvat trade, if Nick Robertson has any value right now and why the next two postseasons are crucial for John Tavares' Toronto legacy. Later, former Islanders defenceman, now-analyst Thomas Hickey (1:06:36) shares his insights on the lead-up to the Horvat trade,  if there's any concern about locking him up long term and how he will fit with the team.

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