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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and current colour analyst for NHL on TNT, Eddie Olczyk (5:18) to chat about the reported fallout between Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning's front office which may have led to his trade request, the increase in player empowerment, Auston Matthews returning to form, Connor McDavid's point pace this season, the difficulties and risks of a rebuild, and Macklin Celebrini calling a players-only meeting. Then, former NHL general manager and 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Brian Burke joins the guys (34:22) to discuss what has stood out the most in...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti open by following up on Nick's recent article highlighting the importance of clarity on Auston Matthews' future as superstars around the league angle away from their respective teams. Then, they discuss the Leafs' dire cap situation and whether the organization misses former cap-ologist Brandon Pridham. Later, Gord Stellick (32:35) stops by to share his assessment of the Leafs through 17 games, the team's challenge in the Atlantic Division, whether the blueline group is good enough to make the playoffs, and much more. Finally, the guys react to rumours around Predators captain Roman...

NHL on Sportsnet colour analyst and former player Garry Galley (2:11) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the Winnipeg Jets' epic comeback win down four goals to the Montreal Canadiens, how the Jets have and will perform after trading away Connor Hellebuyck, if the New Jersey Devils' new goaltender can help the team make a deep run in the playoffs, how Mike Babcock has changed the perspective on the style of coaching, and the increase in player power regarding their contracts and trade requests. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Hellebuyck's message to Winnipeg Jets...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. They discuss Darren Raddysh's costly penalty, Jim Hiller's decision to not challenge Utah's second goal, a bounce-back performance from Sergei Bobrovsky, William Nylander's engagement levels, John Tavares moving out to the wing as he gets set to return, and Jack Roslovic staying hot with a two-goal night. Then, ahead of the Easter Seals Celebrity Hockey Classic, tournament host and Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros stops by (36:50) to discuss the growth of the event and some thoughts on the...

CEO of Clear Sight Analytics and former NHL goaltender Steve Valiquette (1:53) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne share his thoughts on why Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois hasn't offered Nikita Kucherov the contract he wants, if the Utah Mammoth can contend for the playoffs behind Karel Vejmelka and Sebastian Cossa in their net, how Sergei Bobrovsky's movement in the crease is hindering his performance, the best performing goaltenders through two months of the season, why the Edmonton Oilers are one of the best environments to play in net, and early returns on Connor Hellebuyck with his new...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Utah Mammoth to kick off a six-game homestand. They discuss John Tavares' impending return to the lineup, Darren Raddysh's goal-less start, the team's 5-on-5 struggles, and the defensive structure in front of Sergei Bobrovsky and Anthony Stolarz. Then, they weigh the odds of Nikita Kucherov signing in Toronto in the offseason. Later, Utah studio analyst and former NHLer Tyson Nash stops by (33:10) to tee up the Mammoth side of Tuesday's matchup and discuss Logan Cooley's ceiling, whether they'll make a big trade...

Erik Erlendsson (8:45) from Lightning Insider joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the timing of Nikita Kucherov's trade request heading into the second month of the new season, the status of a new contract, Tampa Bay Lightning not looking to trade their 33-year old winger, if Julien BriseBois would give into the request, how Kucherov is viewed in the locker room, media and fans throughout his tenure, the parallels between Steven Stamkos leaving the organization in the summer of 2024, and Jon Cooper's relationship with Nikita. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at how Kucherov's trade request...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Toronto Maple Leafs' road trip after a win against the Canucks in Vancouver. They discuss the team's identity early in the season, Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua's returns to the lineup, Anthony Stolarz's play prompting a goalie controversy, and the Leafs' challenging homestand ahead of the American Thanksgiving benchmark. Then, the guys react to Nikita Kucherov declaring he won't resign with the Lightning and weigh in on whether the Leafs could be players in a potential trade. Later, Craig Simpson (32:38) stops by to share his thoughts on Jim Hiller's...

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL president, general manager and head coach and author of 'Game Day: The Uncensored Life of an NHL GM,' Doug MacLean (5:05) to chat about the growing concerns around Maple Leafs goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, how the Detroit Red Wings should handle Dylan Larkin's future after deciding to sit out for the remainder of his tenure, whether Quinn Hughes will resign in Minnesota, if the Hughes brothers will play with each other, why the Leafs need to unleash Gavin McKenna, and how Mike Babcock has looked in his return to coaching...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' Saturday night matchup against the Canucks in Vancouver. They discuss Anthony Stolarz getting the start in net, the Leafs' busy schedule to start the season, Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua returning to the lineup, and whether Auston Matthews is all the way back. Later, the guys hit the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions!

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Former NHLer, general manager and player agent Brian Lawton (2:42) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Dylan Larkin deciding to not play for the remainder of his time in Detroit until he gets traded, how the trade request may have affected the Red Wings' locker room, if the return for Connor Hellebuyck between the Winnipeg Jets and New Jersey Devils influenced trade talks for Larkin, what could have gone wrong between Dylan and his hometown team, and the future of Quinn Hughes with the Minnesota Wild. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to the Detroit Red Wings...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 loss to the Kraken in Seattle. They express their increasing concern around Sergei Bobrovsky after another rough start, the team's hesitance to make mid-game goalie changes, Jim Hiller's line deployment, and Gavin McKenna giving the power play a different look in his first career two-goal night. Later, the guys play a game of True or False, touching on Bobrovsky's Leafs future, Chris Tanev's season outlook, Morgan Rielly's legacy, and much more!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne, after a spirited debate about the merits of three-on-three OT, are joined by former NHL head coach Dean Evason (5:29) to discuss how players are in better shape these days and the lack of training camp and preseason games affecting player readiness. Plus, he gives his thoughts on his former employer in the Columbus Blue Jackets, including his thoughts on Kirill Marchenko, and gets into the idea of playing guys like Connor McDavid a ton on a nightly basis - could there be repercussions later on in the season if players get worn down? Then...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Kraken in Seattle. They discuss Gavin McKenna moving up to the top line alongside Auston Matthews, what it will take to make the playoffs in the hyper-competitive Atlantic Division, Sergei Bobrovsky getting the start, and Dakota Joshua being called up. Then, the guys dip into the Midweek Mailbag before welcoming Kraken TV analyst and former NHLer J.T. Brown (33:08) to share what the Leafs can expect in Seattle.

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Former NHL goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valliquette (3:35) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Connor Hellebuyck's debut with the New Jersey Devils against the Dallas Stars, the challenges the coaching staff and the goaltender face for his first game of the new season, Michal Postava's winning his first NHL start against the visiting Edmonton Oilers, which goaltender could use a change to a new team, why Jacob Fowler could use more starts for Montreal, Sergei Bobrovsky's regression, and if there's a team that missed their chance at getting a high calibre goaltender like Hellebuyck...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Flames in Calgary. They discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's performance and his comments after the game, Easton Cowan's highs and lows, Kirill Marchenko's injury, and Auston Matthews' costly penalties. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by (36:39) to discuss the Leafs' setback in Calgary, the plan in net after Bobrovsky's rough night, potential call-up options after Marchenko's injury and whether Gavin McKenna can fill that spot in the top six.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL Network analyst and former NHLer Jason Demers (3:27) to weigh in on the New Jersey Devils-Winnipeg Jets trade that involved Connor Hellebuyck, expectations for the goaltender for the 2026-27 season, the precedent Connor's trade request has set for players in the future, if no-move clauses will continue to be negotiated in contracts, where will Dylan Larkin play next, and the Detroit Red Wings' priorities in a return. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Quinn Hughes' return to Vancouver to face his former team for the first time and Hellebuyck's comments o...

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne catch up with Sam McKee after he was in Edmonton to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs' 7-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday. They discuss the complete team effort, Morgan Rielly's resurgence, Jack Roslovic's impact on the top line, Gavin McKenna's usage, Easton Cowan's leap, and the penalty kill nearing on 'historic' territory. Later, Eric Francis (37:00) stops by to help tee up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Calgary Flames, and he discusses Devin Cooley becoming must-watch on and off the ice, Zayne Parekh's upside, and how Šimon Nemec has been settling in.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi react to the Winnipeg Jets trading Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils in today's blockbuster deal before welcoming Sportsnet NHL insider and 32 Thoughts host Elliotte Friedman (11:51) to help break it down. They discuss the timing of the trade, the Jets' return, the Sabres' proposal, and how the NHL's player empowerment era is hurting teams like Winnipeg. Then, Friedge shares the latest on the situation in Detroit with Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, and whether New Jersey could be loading up for another big move. Later, Nick, Justin and Daniele listen to...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and fill-in producer Daniele Franceschi recap the Maple Leafs' 5-4 win against the visiting New York Rangers, Troy Stecher netting the game-winning goal late in the third period, the reaction from the Leafs' bench, how Jim Hiller has envisioned his fourth line, the team calling up defensemen Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard after Marshall Rifai & Nick Blankenburg have been placed on injured reserve, and why they did not recall Ben Danford. Then, Leafs radio colour analyst and former NHL goaltender Jim Ralph (28:10) joins Nick and Justin to weigh in on the game against New York...

Doug MacLean, former NHL president, general manager and head coach joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne in-studio (0:28) to discuss his new book 'Game Day', building relationships, balancing the competition between the general managers and agreeing to making a trade to help the team, player empowerment when he was in the league vs. today's game, and his transition into working in sports media. Then, the guys talk about Brady Tkachuk's reception in his return to face his former team in Ottawa. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee continue the conversation on the Senators' win, Tim Stützle's statement game, and L...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the New York Rangers. They discuss Jake McCabe returning to practice after taking a high stick to the eye, Auston Matthews' early-season resurgence, and whether Brady Tkachuk's welcome back to Ottawa was harsher than John Tavares' reception on Long Island. Then, MSG Rangers analyst Dave Maloney stops by (31:08) to reflect on the life and legacy of former Ranger Ron Duguay before discussing what the Leafs can expect against New York, Dylan Garand's hot run in relief of the injured Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox's...

Sportsnet and ESPN NHL analyst Ray Ferraro joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for his new biweekly appearance (5:08)! They discuss Brady Tkachuk's much-anticipated return to Ottawa, the Senators players hosting him for a pre-game dinner, Dylan Larkin expanding his trade list, the situation in Winnipeg with Connor Hellebuyck's suspension set to end, whether Devon Levi is the long-term answer for the Oilers in net, and whether the Bruins' hot start is sustainable. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to listen to Tkachuk's pre-game availability, revisit what led to the trade, and share what they expect from the...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show recapping the Maple Leafs' 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets in Columbus, Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko facing off their former teams for the first time, why there's a culture problem in Rick Bowness' locker room, Easton Cowan logging his first three-point game, an early evaluation of the Jim Hiller Leafs, and Jake McCabe's injury. Then, former Leafs general manager Gord Stellick joins the guys (30:13) to chat about Auston Matthews' performance so far this season, running Cowan and Gavin McKenna full-time on the top six lines, why not developing...

CEO of Clear Sight Analytics and former NHL goaltender Steve Valliquette (4:00) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about Calgary Flames' goaltender Devin Cooley revealing his unique way to stay focus, if it's the right idea to give away personal strategies, options in net for the New York Rangers in the trade market, Connor Hellebuyck potential landing spot in Utah, Sergei Bobrovsky's start with the Maple Leafs, and the early numbers on how goals are getting past netminders at the start of the season. Then on Grill Marks, Vally asks the panel which goaltenders are playing in the...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-1 win over the San Jose Sharks. They discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's first home win in the blue and white, Gavin McKenna once again getting his ice time cut late in the game, Auston Matthews' leadership, and Nick Paul taking on a larger role in John Tavares' absence. Then, they get set for the Leafs' matchup against the Blue Jackets and discuss Kirill Marchenko's return to Columbus, Adam Fantilli's comments about him, and Darren Raddysh's usage. Then, the Athletic's Aaron Portzline (39:26) stops by to help tee...

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne begin their national hour touching on Connor Hellebuyck's suspension by the Winnipeg Jets and the teams in the mix for the goalie before bringing in Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (5:04) to weigh in on if the Jets would welcome him back into the locker room after the suspension, Hellebuyck's legacy in Winnipeg, the future of the Jets goalie tandem and the asking price for Connor. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Ottawa Senators extending head coach Travis Green's contract, before wrapping up the show with Monday Night Hockey's David Amber (27:15) to chat about Macklin Celebrini...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' weekend loss to the New York Islanders ahead of their matchup against the Sharks. They discuss the team's play so far after nine games, early impressions of Jim Hiller behind the bench, Auston Matthews emphasizing urgency, Sergei Bobrovsky's rough start, the absence of John Tavares, and what newly calle up Vinni Lettieri brings to the lineup. Then, they tee up the Leafs' contest against the Sharks which will feature the number one and two picks in Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenburg, discuss the Bruins benching...

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in former NHL president, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (1:14) for Off-the-Rails Friday. Mac shares his thoughts on Gavin McKenna getting benched in the Leafs' loss to the Sabres, the Flyers' winless start, the Senators' hot stretch despite injuries, Quinn Hughes' future in Minnesota, and much more. Then, he teases what readers can expect from his new book 'Game Day: The Uncensored Life of an NHL GM.' Later, Justin and Sam close out the week taking your questions and comments on the text line!

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the Friday Leafs Hour discussing Toronto's 5-4 OT loss to the Buffalo Sabres, early season criticisms of head coach Jim Hiller's player deployment, the decision to bench Gavin McKenna, Kirill Marchenko's breakout game as a Maple Leaf with a hattrick, and John Tavares' injury. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (31:32) joins the guys to weigh in on Hiller's lack of trust in the 2026 first overall pick, finding different defensive plays from his lineup, the long-term outlook on their d-core, and which goaltender starts against the New York Islanders on Saturday Night. 

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TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie (4:07) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the Montreal Canadiens' 3-3 start to their season, Phillip Danault and Alexandre Texier's chemistry, Juraj Slafkovský taking a big open-ice hit during their game against the Washington Capitals, if Dylan Larkin would fit on the Habs' lineup as a second line centreman, why Montreal could be hesitant to make an early move, and Josh Anderson's future. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee revisit the conversation around the amount of no-trade clauses handed out to players across the NHL, Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck trade destinations, Los Angeles K...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. They react to Jim Hiller's jumbled, 11-and-7 lineup and discuss the lack of production from the depth forwards, Kirill Marchenko's next steps, whether Chris Tanev's week-to-week status forces the Leafs to make a move for a defenceman, and if the Leafs need an enforcer in their bottom six. Later, MSG Sabres analyst Rob Ray (32:35) stops by to discuss Buffalo's start to the season, their new additions, and how Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has navigated through trade rumours.

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Former NHL player and two-time Stanley Cup winning head coach Darryl Sutter (0:46) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about his newest book The Code of the West: Lessons from the Ranch and the Rink, co-authored by Bourne. He shares stories from his career on and off the ice, including missing a morning skate for the birth of his daughter, playing in California, his post-coaching life including farming, his hockey upbringing alongside his brothers, how he was mentally prepared for the NHL, adjustments for young players entering the league, playing his first year with the Chicago Blackhawks and...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth to wrap up their road trip. They discuss the team's late rally falling short, Anthony Stolarz's rough start, glaring defensive deficiencies without Chris Tanev in the lineup, and why the Leafs can't wait to make a move for a blueliner. Later, the guys open up the Midweek Mailbag to answer your comments and questions about the Leafs after seven games.

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CEO of Clear Sight Analytics and former NHL goaltender Steve Valiquette (4:09) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help tee up the 16-game Tuesday slate! He discusses what led to Igor Shesterkin's season-ending injury, the danger of the reverse VH move, and where the Rangers go without their star goalie. Then, he chats about Linus Ullmark's hot start, early impressions of Sergei Bobrovsky's Leafs tenure, the environments around goalies in Vancouver, Calgary and Philadelphia, why the Canadiens' young tandem of Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobeš is the best in the NHL right now, and whether the Avalanche could be a...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs wrapping up the road trip with a game vs. the Mammoth. Will the team play the way they played the Avalanche or is there danger of a letdown with the end of the west coast swing coming up in Utah? They get into the ailing d-corps this early in the season, the potential return of John Tavares to the lineup (and the power play), the goaltending the team gets from either Anthony Stolarz or Sergei Bobrovsky, the future value of Artur Akhtyamov in net compared to that...

Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the Calgary Flames rebuild, the hurdles of learning how to defend in the NHL, if the Flames would consider going even younger and trade away Zach Whitecloud, how he sees Gavin McKenna adjusting to the speed of the NHL early in his career, Viggo Björck and Ivar Stenberg's early assessment, Philadelphia Flyers' slow start and the early calls to fire Rick Tocchet, and Evan Bouchard's hot start. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Connor Bedard's potential return from injury a...

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off today's Thanksgiving episode recapping the Maple Leafs' 6-3 victory over the Avalanche on Saturday night. They break down Toronto's stars shining on the road with the group playing an exciting brand of hockey, before hearing Jim Hiller's comments following the win. The guys also discuss William Nylander's ability to change a game, Chris Tanev exiting with an injury, how to address the blue line if he misses a significant amount of time, Auston Matthews' form to start the season, the latest on John Tavares, and the duality of Sergei Bobrovsky...

Former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (2:53) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about why the New York Rangers and Winnipeg Jets are the two most interesting teams to start the season, the Jets finding success without Connor Hellebuyck, Dylan Larkin playing through his trade request, why he sees a less dominant Auston Matthews, Gavin McKenna's usage, and why rebuilding through the draft will be difficult for franchises like Vancouver and Calgary. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to read listener's messages from across the country! 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' back-and-forth shootout loss to the Golden Knights in Vegas. They discuss the blown three-goal lead, whether the Leafs should try Easton Cowan at centre, Jeremy Lauzon's hit on Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and some questionable officiating. Then, they discuss Gavin McKenna not seeing a shift in OT again, a solid performance from Sergei Bobrovsky, and much more. Later, Kyper shares a theory for why Vegas failed to sell out home ice for the first time in franchise history before the guys head to the phones and take...