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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with their thoughts on Team Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia to kick off their tournament in Milan. They discuss a reassuring start from Jordan Binnington, Connor McDavid setting the tone with a big early hit, and Macklin Celebrini getting on the scoreboard in his Olympic debut. Then, Luke Fox joins the show (20:03) from Milan to discuss the vibe around the tournament, the pace of play, what role the size and quality of the ice plays, and why a Canada vs USA final feels destined. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react live to Team USA's second-period onslaught against Latvia, and discuss whether Canada and the USA are pulling away from the second tier of top-ranked nations. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With Olympic hockey underway in Milan, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are back! They kick off with their thoughts on Team Slovakia's upset win over Finland and William Nylander's appearance in Game 1 for Sweden despite being a game-time decision. Then, they go through Team Canada's lines ahead of their first game against Czechia on Thursday, compare Canada's blue-line group to the US's, and discuss how the Women's team can bounce back after a 5-0 loss to Team USA. Later, they debate who Canada should start in net for their tournament opener. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam share their thoughts on Team Canada electing to stay in a hotel instead of the Olympic village, and Brandon Hagel's comments on his fight with Matthew Tkachuk. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL defenceman and three-time Stanley Cup champion Alec Martinez (1:28) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss his transition to the media side of the game, the growth of the Blackhawks, Marco Sturm's bid for Coach of the Year, Artemi Panarin's fit with the Kings, the NHL's youth movement, and much more! Later, Nick and Justin regroup with fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti to discuss the importance of a strong leadership group, Leon Draisaitl calling out the Oilers after a three-game losing streak, and whether Kris Knoblauch's seat is starting to warm up. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti open the Thursday show by reviewing Nick's recent article on the Toronto Maple Leafs' direction as the Olympic break gets underway. They discuss Bobby McMann's value, the Leafs' standing in the Eastern Conference, Anthony Stolarz's market, and what to expect from Auston Matthews and William Nylander at the Olympics. Then, they discuss the potential consequences of the team missing the playoffs. Later, former NHL GM Gord Stellick stops by (31:44) to react to the news that Team Canada will swap Seth Jarvis in for Brayden Point, which direction the Leafs should go at the deadline, which players they should be comfortable shipping out ahead of March 6, and his Olympic predictions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the second hour discussing Artemi Panarin being traded to the Los Angeles Kings with a conditional third-round pick and prospect Liam Greentree returning to the New York Rangers, before bringing on former NHLer and co-host of the Coming in Hot Sens Podcast Jason York (14:11). Yorkie chats about the Panarin move, the state of the Ottawa Senators, the chance to move up in the standings, and James Reimer's stint in net. Then, Nick, Justin, and Sam share news that Penn State star and projected 2026 first-overall pick Gavin McKenna is facing felony charges. To wrap up, Philadelphia Flyers beat writer for PHLY Sports, Charlie O'Connor, stops by (32:16) to share his thoughts on Rick Tocchet and Daniel Brière's comments about Matvei Michkov's complicated season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs hit the Olympic Break on a three-game win streak, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee debate whether the recent stretch might force the organisation to reconsider selling at the deadline. Then, they look back on the Leafs' win over the Oilers and discuss Anthony Stolarz's stellar outing, the team's play without Morgan Rielly in the lineup, Brandon Carlo's fight after hitting Connor McDavid, and more. They also discuss whether a buy-out is on the table for Rielly, Darren Raddysh as a potential offseason target, and Bobby McMann's trade value. Finally, they dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Steve Valiquette, New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics stops by for his weekly chat (4:11) with Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about what's gone wrong for Sergei Bobrovsky in Florida's net this season, if the Panthers organization will re-sign him, the Maple Leafs' path to climb back up in the Wild Card, the increase of NHL goalies speaking up including Tristan Jarry, Linus Ullmark's return, and will Jordan Binnington or Logan Thompson get the first game of the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Rick Tocchet's comments about Matvei Michkov getting his minutes cut down and the list of names for Barry Trotz's Nashville Predators job. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' win over the Calgary Flames. They discuss William Nylander's dominant performance, his inconsistency this season, and his future in a leadership role with the Leafs. Then, they discuss the teams' uncertain direction after back-to-back wins, which players they need to sell at the deadline, and whether a full teardown would ever be in the cards. Later, Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe joins the show (32:30) to help set the stage for the Leafs' matchup against the Edmonton Oilers and discuss Connor McDavid's impassioned Player's Tribune article, the toll of back-to-back Stanley Cup runs, where the Oilers might add at the deadline, and his thoughts on Team Canada's chances with the Olympics nearly underway. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

32 Thoughts and Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (11:00) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the expectations ahead of the roster freeze before the Winter Olympics break, the news of Barry Trotz stepping down from his general managerial role with the Nashville Predators, if Brendan Shanahan would get interviewed for the next Preds' job, would Auston Matthews be committed through a potential rebuild, Edmonton Oilers trade deadline plans, and how much will Artemi Panarin earn on his contract extension with his next team. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at Tristan Jarry's comments about his team's defensive performance, Patrik Laine's potential trade market, and Rasmus Dahlin's comments about his home ice's takeover by the Montreal Canadiens fans. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open the week with some trade talk as the Toronto Maple Leafs head into the Olympic break's roster freeze. They look at the standings and discuss the scenarios that might make the Leafs reconsider selling. Then, they reflect on the Leafs' win over the Vancouver Canucks, Morgan Rielly's injury, and why both he and the Leafs could benefit from him getting a 'change of scenery.' Later, Sportsnet columnist Eric Francis joins the show (32:40) to help set the stage for the Leafs' matchup against the Calgary Flames, the hurdles of a potential Nazem Kadri trade, Blake Coleman's market, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (1:18) returns to the show joining Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about if it is viable to retool the current Maple Leafs roster, what a rebuild would look like, the difficulties of tanking in the NHL, the possibility of Leafs competing again in 2026-27, and best landing spots for Artemi Panarin. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee continue their discussions on the Buffalo Sabres hot streak, Alex Lyon winning his 10th straight in net, and wrap up with some calls and texts! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the Friday show with a look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Seattle Kraken. They discuss players' workloads down the stretch, Matias Maccelli getting benched, and Anthony Stolarz still shaking off rust. Then, they get into the recent story about the Leafs' sports science position, and whether the team can get to the bottom five to protect their first-round draft pick. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam open up the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (0:45) in-studio to share his thoughts as a former NHL scouting director on what would the vibe be like if he was working in the Maple Leafs' front office, the Edmonton Oilers targeting Bobby McMann ahead of the trade deadline, the current prospect market including Isaac Howard, retool versus rebuild scenarios surrounding William Nylander and Auston Matthews. Then, Buks shares his current prospect rankings for the 2026 NHL Draft, discusses whether Nazem Kadri's value remains high on the trade market, and what could be included in a potential Artemi Panarin deal. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on Linus Ullmark on the verge of returning with him backing up James Reimer against the Colorado Avalanche, the conflicting departments between the sport science staff and coaching staff on an NHL club, Ondřej Palát's strong debut with the New York Islanders, and Barry Trotz speaking on Ryan O'Reilly's future with the Nashville Predators.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Kraken in Seattle. They pick up yesterday's conversation and chat about what 'blowing it up' would look like in Toronto. Then, they discuss Bobby McMann being linked to the Edmonton Oilers in trade talks, the pros and cons of moving on from Auston Matthews, the challenges of a potential Morgan Rielly trade, and Nick's proposal of a Joseph Woll/Jordan Binnington swap. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the show (33:50) from Seattle to help tee up the Leafs' West Coast matchup, whether there's any chance the team sticks with 'Plan A' if they can piece together a successful road trip, what to expect from Anthony Stolarz in his second game back from injury, and William Nylander nearing a return. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and current New York Islanders analyst Cal Clutterbuck (6:47) to chat about the impact Matthew Schaefer has on the team, recently acquiring Ondrej Palat and Carson Soucy to their blueline, how the team has adapted to Patrick Roy's style of play, his recent benching of his top line, why Ilya Sorokin should be in the front running for the Vezina Trophy and if the Isles could still enter the trade market before the deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the Florida Panthers' injuries, Buffalo Sabres' pace of play, and Artemi Panarin landing spots. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Buffalo Sabres to push them eight points out of a playoff spot. They discuss the disappointing, winless homestand, the team's regression from last season, Craig Berube's fiery postgame comments, and another rough game for Joseph Woll. Then, they discuss whether the organisation should trust Brad Treliving and Berube to oversee what comes next for the Leafs and what factors — including Auston Matthews' contract situation — that may complicate a retool. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss whether the Leafs should aim to bottom out so they can retain the Top-5 protected pick they traded to Boston, and the players that should be moved if they do retool. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Steve Valiquette (6:33) – analyst for the New York Rangers and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics – to discuss the most important position in hockey to win a Stanley Cup, David Pastrnak reaching 900 points with the Boston Bruins, the changes in Ilya Sorokin's game in net after recording his 6th shutout, the trust the Maple Leafs have putting Anthony Stolarz back in net without a stint in the AHL, the numbers around Joseph Woll's low-glove saves, and how another hip surgery could impact Thatcher Demko's performance. Then, Vally runs through a Leafs-themed Grill Marks with Nick, Justin and Sam McKee. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam touch on Mattias Ekholm's first career hat trick, not participating for Team Sweden, Carson Soucy's trade from the Rangers to the Islanders, and Evander Kane's agent kickstarting his trade market.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' critical matchup against the Buffalo Sabres. They discuss the stakes and what to expect from the team on the high-pressure stage before chatting about Darryl Sittler's address to the Leafs on the night they honour the anniversary of his 10-point game. Later, MSG analyst Rob Ray (29:00) joins the show to share a Buffalo POV of the contest, what's behind the Sabres' surge this season, Jarmo Kekäläinen's immediate impact, where the organisation is on a potential Alex Tuch extension, and Josh Doan's development. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Edmonton Oilers analyst and former NHLer Rob Brown (1:07) to chat about Evan Bouchard recording a 6-point night against the Washington Capitals despite the team's continuing struggles on the defence and goaltending sides, the glaring differences between the top and bottom lines, Oilers' needs heading into trade deadline season, Troy Stecher's time in Edmonton vs. in Toronto, and Zach Hyman's chance at becoming a replacement for Team Canada at the Winter Olympics. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on the New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy calling out his forwards and benching his top line for the entire 3rd period in their loss to the Buffalo Sabres, William Nylander addressing and apologising for his gesture towards a camera during the Maple Leafs vs. Avalanche game, and Bryan Rust's elbow on Brock Boeser. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' pair of losses over the weekend to the Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche. They start with Friday's game and the different intensity Toronto and Vegas had in Mitch Marner's return. Then, they discuss the Leafs' lack of leadership, William Nylander flipping the bird to the broadcast, whether Brad Treliving is a lame duck, and why the Leafs must be sellers at the deadline. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Fraser Minten's emergence in Boston, the decision to start Anthony Stolarz, and Craig Berube distancing himself from that decision. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and current pro development coach for the Nashville Predators, Mark Borowiecki (3:14) to chat about his transition from his playing days to becoming a coach, the style of play from the defensemen across the league in today's game compared to when he played, his day-to-day with the Predators, and Roman Josi recently playing in his 1000th NHL game. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the future of Nashville's core, Tristan Jarry allowing 6 goals to the Pittsburgh Penguins, if the Ottawa Senators' playoff hopes are over and your texts! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for Mitch Marner's return to Toronto with the Leafs taking on the Vegas Golden Knights. They begin with Craig Berube's gym injury before delving into the Marner subtext of the game, his tenure with the Leafs, and how he'll be received in his return to Scotiabank Arena. Then, they react to the news that Anthony Stolarz will be back in action against Vegas. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam take your calls and questions on the Leafs Line! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer, agent and general manager Brian Lawton (7:51) to chat about the injuries across the league in correlation with the upcoming Winter Olympics, growing the game outside of North America, the increased trade chatter ahead of the Olympic break, agents working to find a trade for the player they represent, and more NHL teams like the Buffalo Sabres signing contract extensions early in a player's career. Then, Dr. Dana Sinclair, registered psychologist, stops by (33:27) to take a deeper dive on the mental hurdles humans, athletes, and goaltenders go through, educating on mental health across sports levels, and handling pressure from fans, coaches, and within themselves.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. They discuss the Leafs' passive play in the third period, a tough look for Easton Cowan in overtime, Jake McCabe struggling with a larger workload, and Joseph Woll's bounce-back performance. Then, the guys debate whether the Leafs should consider a 'soft-sell.' Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into the Midweek Mailbag to answer your Leafs questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss Kyper's slight hesitancy towards the upcoming Winter Olympics and Team USA's decision to add Jackson LaCombe due to Seth Jones' injury before being joined by former NHLer and now Player Relations Advisor for Hockey Canada, Ryan Getzlaf (13:05) to chat about his transition into the organization, if there's any concerns with the Olympic rink, juggling roster decisions, their options if Brayden Point can't participate, and working with the NHL's Player Safety. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam touch on star players' relationships with officials before reacting to the Buffalo Sabres signing a seven-year contract extension with forward Josh Doan. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' Wednesday night matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. They discuss the decision to turn back to Joseph Woll after a bad series of previous starts, the significance of the in-division game, and whether Chris Tanev's status is complicating the Leafs' need to add on defence. Then, they look at the Red Wings and discuss how Mo Seider has raised their ceiling. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react to the Leafs being named in Nazem Kadri trade rumours. Finally, Red Wings assistant general manager and former NHLer Kris Draper stops by (30:00) to discuss Detroit's growth this season, what would be considered a successful year, and how aggressive they might be at the trade deadline. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin their second hour discussing Linus Ullmark's recent interview about his absence from the Ottawa Senators, mental health and online rumours, before bringing on New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (5:44). Vally shares his view on the mental hurdles NHL goaltenders face, Alex Nedeljkovic and Sergei Bobrovsky dropping the gloves, and Brandon Bussi's record-breaking start for the Carolina Hurricanes. Then, on Grill Marks, Vally asks the panel which NHL player has the most goals on a deke, back-hand shots, and slapshots this season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam look at Jake Sanderson's comments on his goaltender, Leevi Meriläinen, and Adam Foote calling out his Canucks' veterans on the culture within the team.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Minnesota Wild to kick off a five-game homestand. They discuss the gap in talent between the two teams, another tough game for Joseph Woll, Matthew Knies' injury, Jake McCabe's recent dip, and whether that increases the Leafs' interest in trading for a puck-moving defenceman like Dougie Hamilton. Later, former NHLer Brad May (32:03) shares his thoughts on the Leafs' play as they kick off their homestand, parity in the Eastern Conference, Auston Matthews' resurgence, and what's changed for the Sabres in their recent hot stretch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL insider and host of 'Frankly Speaking' on Victory+, Frank Seravalli (2:42), to chat about the Calgary Flames trading away Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, why the Boston Bruins may have backed out of the sweepstakes, how Kiefer Sherwood's market ultimately ended up landing with the San Jose Sharks, if the Vancouver Canucks could move Elias Pettersson before the Winter Olympics, who would be classified as the New York Rangers 'core', where could Artemi Panarin find himself playing to close the 2026 season, and potential hot head coaching seats across the league. Then, former coach of the Blue Jackets and Flames, Brad Larsen (30:08), takes a deeper dive into Rasmus Andersson's trade, coaching the defenceman, and working with Martin St. Louis and John Tortorella behind the same bench. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some NFL thoughts following Divisional Round Weekend before discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime win over the Winnipeg Jets. They break down the game and get into Oliver Ekman-Larsson's strong offensive impact, the Leafs' defensive volatility, William Nylander's injury, and what it means for his Olympic status. Then, they weigh in on Scott Laughton's promotion to the second line, Max Domi's fit alongside Auston Matthews, and what the Rasmus Andersson trade means for the Leafs. Later, The Athletic's Michael Russo joins the show (31:58) to discuss what the Leafs can expect on Monday against the injury-riddled Minnesota Wild, his impressions of Quinn Hughes' impact so far, and whether Bill Guerin's next move will be a big splash at centre. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL President, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (1:07) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac shares his thoughts on the Golden Knights beating the Leafs in the Mitch Marner Bowl and why a day off in Vegas may have been the difference. Then, he discusses Chris Drury announcing a Rangers re-tool, the Blue Jackets bringing Rick Bowness out of retirement, Nazem Kadri's potential fit with the Montreal Canadiens, challenges in the Canucks' rebuild, and how aggressive upstart teams like the Sharks and Mammoth will be in the buyer's market. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to answer your texts! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss the Leafs' struggles holding leads this season, a tough game for Joseph Woll, and Craig Berube's questionable personnel decisions in the late stages. Then, they get into the Mitch Marner side plot of the game and how the former Leaf responded to boos from his home crowd. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss William Nylander's injury, a bad look for Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly in overtime, and the latest on Anthony Stolarz. Finally, the guys dip into the Leafs Line to answer your calls and questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by New York Rangers hockey analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (1:59) to chat about the Rangers' losing streak reaching 5 games after their 8-4 loss to the Ottawa Senators, Joseph Woll's recent starts and why he would showcase the Leafs' netminder's tape to younger goaltenders, why the numbers reveal the need for a third goalie on an NHL team, and Mitch Marner's ability to setup scorers on the Leafs vs. on the Vegas Golden Knights. Then, on Grill Marks, Vally asks which goalie has the best save percentage when their team is up by one, when the game is tied, and when down by one score. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at Zdeno Chára's jersey retirement ceremony with the Boston Bruins.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' first matchup against Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss how Leafs fans perceive Marner, reflect on his exit, and evaluate his season so far in Vegas. Then, they share their expectations for the Leafs against their former long-time teammate. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (33:37) stops by from Vegas to discuss the vibes ahead of tonight's game, how Marner's absence has impacted the Leafs' behind-the-scenes energy, and how the Golden Knights have deployed him. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Minnesota Wild's Hockey Operations advisor Mike Modano (4:28) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to look back on becoming the all-time points leader for American born players, his playing time against Detroit Red Wings' Sergei Fedorov, transition to working with Bill Guerin in the front office and acquiring Quinn Hughes, representing USA in the Winter Olympics, hockey players playing in international regulated rules vs. NHL rules, Olympics vs. World Cup, if the league would return to a 1-8 playoff seeded format and Patrick Kane on the verge of surpassing Modano's record. Then, former NHLer and FOX Sports Ohio broadcaster Jody Shelley (30:23) talks about the Blue Jackets firing Dean Evason, bringing Rick Bowness out of retirement, and the organisation and fanbase's craving for a return to the playoffs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-1 loss to the Utah Mammoth. They discuss the idea of a 'scheduled loss,' John Tavares' production slowing down, and Dennis Hildeby's off night. Then, they chat about whether the Leafs should use one of Hildeby or Anthony Stolarz as a trade chip, Dougie Hamilton's potential fit in Toronto, and Auston Matthews' resurgence. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into the Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Four-time Stanley Cup Champion Darren McCarty (4:55) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to look back at Sergei Fedorov's jersey retirement ceremony with the Detroit Red Wings, the closure between the older fanbase, the franchise and their former player, the controversial contract holdout between the Red Wings and Carolina Hurricanes, and Darren's time playing with Sergei. Then, the guys chat about Detroit's chances for a playoff spot and where the priority lies for Steve Yzerman ahead of the trade deadline. Afterwards, co-host of Donnie and Dhali, Rick Dhaliwal jumps on (28:20) to discuss the Vancouver Canucks' losing streak, the word 'rebuild' starting to creep in, Kiefer Sherwood's potential market before the Olympics and roster freeze, Elias Pettersson's future, and Thatcher Demko's injury concerns.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime win over the Colorado Avalanche. They discuss the team's turnaround, Joseph Woll's standout effort, Bobby McMann's growing confidence, and how the recent stretch changes expectations for the season. Then, they chat about what's behind Auston Matthews' turnaround. Later, ahead of the Leafs' matchup against the Mammoth, Utah GM Bill Armstrong joins the show (32:06) to discuss his squad's recent play, goals for this season, the keys to a potential playoff berth, how he'll approach the deadline, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's David Amber (4:43) to react to the news of the Columbus Blue Jackets firing head coach Dean Evason and hiring Rick Bowness, how the Ottawa Senators can navigate past the off-ice drama, before looking at the state of the Canadian NHL teams including the Winnipeg Jets on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, if Dougie Hamilton could return to his native land and play for one of the 7 Canadian teams, and if he's still concerned with the online reports on the progress with the Olympic ice rink and amenities. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee debate whether Carter Verhaeghe deserved a major for his hit-from-behind on Artem Zub.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' win over the Vancouver Canucks over the weekend to extend their point streak to nine games. They discuss the recent winning stretch before looking to the test ahead, which kicks off with another measuring stick match against Colorado on Monday. Then, they chat about Dougie Hamilton's availability and whether the Leafs should be sending offers for the Devils' distressed asset. Later, the guys weigh in on Matias Maccelli overtaking John Tavares' spot on the top power play unit and Anthony Stolarz's looming return before welcoming in former NHLer and Avs analyst John-Michael Liles (30:50) to help tee up Toronto's matchup against Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and the Avalanche. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam react to the Columbus Blue Jackets firing head coach Dean Evason and hiring Rick Bowness. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee touch on the Ottawa Senators' statement on rumours around goaltender Linus Ullmark and his personal leave of absence, before bringing on former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (4:30) to get his thoughts on the Sens acknowledging online trolls. Then, Mac weighs in on whether the Maple Leafs' recent success gets them back into playoff conversations, the importance of having strong top-four defencemen on your team, Rasmus Andersson's potential landing spot in Vegas, and the Winnipeg Jets' 11-game losing streak. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam look at fresh updates on the ice rink for the Winter Olympics before ending off the week with some of your text messages!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. They discuss the teams' recent swing, Dennis Hildeby's stellar night, an exciting 3-on-3 overtime, and Scott Laughton's big game in his return to Philly. Then, they look ahead to the upcoming challenging stretch for the Leafs and discuss how the team should deploy their goalie tandem. Later, they dip into the Leafs Line to answer your calls and questions, including on Matias Maccelli's turnaround, Anthony Stolarz's trade value, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the hour with a new segment, 'NHL Would You Rather...', asking if they would start a new franchise with Macklin Celebrini or Matthew Schaefer, the Montreal Canadiens' or San Jose Sharks' future, Jon Cooper or Paul Maurice to be your first coach, Sidney Crosby's or Alexander Ovechkin's career, having which pair of brothers on your roster between the Tkachuks and Hughes, and to expand the Stanley Cup Playoffs like the NBA's Play-In format or shrink the amount of teams. Then, NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp stops by (22:35) to discuss the New Jersey Devils' drop off from their early-season expectations, why their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins could tilt their future this season, if the fanbase is turning on Luke Hughes, and why the situation with the New York Rangers isn't as dire compared to the Devils. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' Thursday-night matchup against the Flyers in Philadelphia. They discuss Scott Laughton's first game back in Philly since being traded before taking a wider view of the Leafs' direction approaching the Olympic break, and whether they should buy or sell at the trade deadline. Then, they chat about whether the Leafs should extend Bobby McMann, what his next contract would look like, and Dennis Hildeby getting the net in Philly. Later, former Flyer and host of the 'Snow the Goalie' podcast, Chris Therien (32:46) joins the show to discuss the state of the Flyers, Trevor Zegras' growth, what direction they'll go at the deadline, Dan Vladar's impact, Matvei Michkov's development in Year 2, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin their second hour discussing Sheldon Keefe's positive post-game comments after his New Jersey Devils' 9-0 loss to the New York Islanders before bringing in Sportsnet's Eric Francis (4:59) to chat about the identity of the Calgary Flames into 2026, if Rasmus Andersson will be dealt with before the Winter Olympics, why the organization would be hesitant to move one of their leaders in the locker room Blake Coleman, keeping Nazem Kadri, and the state of the Western Conference. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam take a look at Trevor Zegras' choice of words in his post-game comments, and the heavyweight fight between Ryan Reaves vs. Mathieu Olivier. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. They discuss the significance of the win, the Leafs' ability to match Florida's physicality, Auston Matthews finding his rhythm offensively, Bobby McMann's fit on the top line, and Matthew Knies showcasing his potential as a power forward. Then, the guys debate why the Leafs have played better without William Nylander in the lineup. Later, they weigh in on whether Nick Robertson has played his way off the trade market, the Leafs as a potential landing spot for Jason Robertson, and Eetu Luostarinen's dangerous hit on Scott Laughton. Finally, they dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Steve Valiquette (3:53) to chat about Jacob Markström dip in the final year before his extension kicks in, how Dennis Hildeby can learn from Jacob Fowler's style of netminding, how he would fix the Ottawa Senators' goalie problem, if the New York Rangers would become sellers with Igor Shesterkin placed on the IR, Anthony Cirelli's addition to the Team Canada roster and why Sam Bennett was left off the team. Then, on Grill Marks, the guys guess which area of the crease has the highest percentage of goals getting in. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee shift towards the World Juniors, Zayne Parekh's record showing, comments on NHLers' personalities, and more!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' Tuesday-night matchup against the Florida Panthers. They discuss Brad Marchand stirring the pot in his pre-game availability and how close the Leafs were to actually signing him this past offseason. Then, they chat about Brandon Carlo's return to the ice, what his presence can do for Morgan Rielly, and what a win would mean for the Leafs' postseason outlook. Later, Gord Stellick (33:31) joins the show to share his thoughts on the Leafs' standing in the competitive East, why a trade can't bail them out this season, Auston Matthews' franchise record, and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL defenceman and Hockey Night in Canada analyst Garry Galley (1:51) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Matthew Schaefer's rapid rise, Morgan Rielly's struggles, how the off-ice part of the game has changed since his playing days, the Senators' outlook without Linus Ullmark, and the Panthers starting to round into playoff form. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee reflect on Canada's semifinal elimination to Czechia at the World Junior tournament and whether Hockey Canada has lost its identity. Finally, the guys chat about Logan Stanley and John Beecher's 'sucker punches' on Brady Tkachuk and Michael McCarron, and Luke Hughes getting booed after a pair of own goals. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the New York Islanders. They discuss Auston Matthews surpassing Mats Sundin for the franchise record in goals, his legacy in Toronto, and what's behind his recent return to form. Then, they dive deeper into the game, another third-period blown lead, Matthew Schaefer's rising star, and the Leafs' options for a struggling Morgan Rielly. Later, they get into Joseph Woll's outing on Saturday, hear the latest from Craig Berube on the Leafs' long list of injuries, and outline the importance of the team's pre-Olympic break stretch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL president, GM and head coach Doug MacLean for the first Off The Rails Friday of 2026 to discuss Sam Bennett's snub off Team Canada's roster, how USA Hockey have constructed their Olympic team, who would replace Bo Horvat if he can't participate, Leafs' playoff chances, why Buffalo Sabres fans should continue to be satisfied with Lindy Ruff leading the bench, concerns with Linus Ullmark's leave of absence affecting the Ottawa Senators, and Brad Marchand escaping a one-game suspension after his hit on Mike Matheson. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to hear some of your comments, questions and much more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and producer Sam McKee return for their first show of the new calendar year to recap the Maple Leafs 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets, their recent string of success towards the end of 2025, the trending offence especially on the power-play, how William Nylander can adjust to the PP success, Craig Berube's decision to pull Joseph Woll, and the state of the blueline heading into the 2026 months. Then the guys head to the Leafs Line to hear some of your calls!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and guest producer Cristian Ceniti open the National Hour with thoughts on Team Canada's roster selection for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Doug Armstrong, General Manager of the St. Louis Blues and Team Canada, joins the show to take us behind the scenes of his decision-making process. Doug also touches on how the team will manage their injury reserves, Macklin Celebrini's rapid ascension, the players on the outside looking in, and Jordan Binnington on the world's stage. Later, two-time Gold Medalist Chris Pronger (23:03) discusses Sam Bennett's omission from Canada's Olympic roster, the choice to stick with the same defensive group from the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Cale Makar's opportunity to captain the blue line. Chris also details Anthony Cirelli's upside on the roster and highlights 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini's selection. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and guest producer Cristian Ceniti open today's New Year's Eve episode with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. They dive into the Buds' complete effort while shorthanded, hear what Craig Berube had to say postgame, and look into Nick Robertson's revival of late. They also touch on Toronto's improved power play, Matthew Knies' tilt against Nico Hischier, hear Sheldon Keefe's take on the fight, and share an update on Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua. Craig Simpson (31:38), two-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster, weighs in on how the Leafs looked without some of their star power, which players made the most of their opportunity, and the team's improved power play. Simmer also checks in on Team Canada's roster selection for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Sam Bennett's notable omission. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by The Athletic's Aaron Portzline to chat about Mason Marchment's immediate impact on the Blue Jackets, the Penguins acquiring Jackets' forward Yegor Chinakhov, if the team can continue to climb up the standings, why they struggle in regulation wins, and the rise of goaltender Jet Greaves. Then, former NHL defenseman, Canadian Olympian and current NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (30:37) stops by to share his expectations on who will crack Team Canada's roster, why Macklin Celebrini is a generational talent, young players restarting an old hockey culture of being together as a team, why USA shouldn't leave Jason Robertson off the roster, and why Matthew Schaefer could be getting targeted more on the ice.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti begin the hour touching on the questionable tags and piling injuries across most of the Leafs' roster before their game against the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Quillan's second go around on the main roster and what to expect from the young forward, the connection between the increased number of blocked shots from star offensive players and being in your own zone a lot, if the coaching staff are under utilizing Scott Laughton and if he will have value on the trade market, and the potential of playing without Chris Tanev in the long term. Then, the guys talk about players stepping outside of their role and becoming physical.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne kick off the second hour alongside Oilers analyst Rob Brown! They dive into Edmonton's resurgence after a slow start to the season, the departure of Noah Philp, the fractured relationship with Andrew Mangiapane, and what Spencer Stastney has added to the blue line. Rob also touches on Connor McDavid's incredible run of form, the state of the team's goaltending, Zack Hyman's impact, and the Oilers' trade deadline priorities. Later, former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, Jason Bukala (32:24) joins live from Minnesota to share the latest from the World Juniors! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome you back from the holiday break with everything you need to know about the Maple Leafs! They dive into their recap of the weekend including results against the Senators and Red Wings, the team's revamped power play following Marc Savard's departure, and Mike Sullivan's impact behind the bench. The boys listen back to some "Kyper's Clippers" from Craig Berube and the team, before discussing Auston Matthews' recent form and his lack of response after Bobby McMann's dust-up with Mo Seider. Later, New Jersey Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe (33:20) stops by to chat about the state of his team coming into Toronto. He highlights the Devils' search for consistency heading into the New Year, the importance of Jack Hughes as he continues to ramp back up, and the rumours connecting his brother Quinn to New Jersey. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' pair of losses over the weekend to the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars. They discuss a better-looking effort on Sunday despite the loss, Craig Berube and Auston Matthews on different pages regarding the team's mentality, and the top six's struggles during the road trip. Then, they discuss Berube's hot seat, whether it's too late for the Leafs to benefit from a 'new coach bump,' how the fanbase would respond to a Peter DeBoer hiring, and what that could mean for Brad Treliving in the offseason. Finally, they chat about whether the Leafs should consider a Matthews trade in the summer and what the return could look like. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (5:07) to chat about the deteriorating Maple Leafs in performance and standings, why a change in the coaching staff around Craig Berube is needed, Tristan Jarry's injury and if the Edmonton Oilers will dip back into the goaltending market, and how the new ownership in Pittsburgh could affect the Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas' approach. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to answer listeners' questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals. They react to Craig Berube's post-game comments on the team's passion and discuss the power play going 0-for-5. Then, they debate whether Berube will or should be fired and whether Peter DeBoer could turn the team around as his replacement. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam hit the Leafs Line to answer your calls and questions. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (4:51) to chat about some of the reasons why the Winnipeg Jets' offence has struggled outside of their top line, where he sees areas the team can improve, the Jets not being able to match the speed of other NHL teams, the decrease in minutes for Jonathan Toews, the difficulties of building around the team while committing to long-term deals with their core players, and why the Jets could be on the verge of losing out on a playoff spot in their games rounding out December. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the 'next moves' from Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, the new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and for Peter DeBoer. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Washington Capitals. They discuss the Leafs' decision to start Dennis Hildeby, Easton Cowan's move up to the second line, Scott Laughton's usage and John Tavares' scoring slump. Then, they get into Matias Maccelli's extended stay in the press box and when he might get a chance back in the lineup. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into the Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL on Sportsnet host David Amber in-studio (0:26) to chat about general manager Bill Guerin turning the Minnesota Wild into a destination for NHL players with the bold move of trading for Quinn Hughes. Then, they discuss if Connor McDavid can surpass Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux in points per game in the regular season, whether Connor Bedard's injury could impact his spot on Team Canada, who would round out the Olympic roster, and the state of the Canadian NHL teams before the holiday break. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the St. Louis Blues roster and landing spots for some of their players, if Jordan Binnington can earn another big contract, and the Pittsburgh Penguins selling the franchise to the Hoffmann family.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. They review Craig Berube's post-game address to the team in the locker room and discuss the team's slow start, Auston Matthews' response to the fans' third-period boos, and whether the Leafs can take any meaningful takeaways from the incomplete effort. Later, as the Leafs prepare for a Thursday-night matchup against the Capitals, Washington head coach Spencer Carbery joins the show (32:27) to discuss the team's recent form, Alex Ovechkin's usage, navigating Pierre-Luc Dubois' absence, the importance of locker room speeches, and the lingering Olympic question for Logan Thompson and Tom Wilson. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne get MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette's thoughts (4:34) on the goalie swap between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, whether either Tristan Jarry or Stuart Skinner can perform better with their new teams and why it was the right time to trade goaltenders. Then, Vally shares why he sees a lack of confidence in Jacob Fowler, goalies being able to avoid letting pucks past their helmets, and the connection between the Minnesota Wild scouts and the Vancouver Canucks following the organisation's acquisition of Quinn Hughes. Then, on Grill the Panel, Valiquette asks which NHL team's environment is the best to play for as a goaltender. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Jarmo Kekäläinen's first press conference as the Buffalo Sabres' newest general manager and Seth Jones' elbow to Brandon Hagel. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Connor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks on Joe Bowen night. They discuss what to expect from the leaders after being called out by Craig Berube on Saturday, how Auston Matthews will respond, Joseph Woll's return to the lineup, and more. Then, they chat about Connor Bedard's season and whether his recent injury provides Hockey Canada with an excuse not to select him for the Olympic team. Later, the Chicago Sun-Times' Ben Pope joins the show (32:12) to share a Blackhawks perspective on tonight's contest, the latest on Bedard's status, how he's evolved in his third professional year, Chicago's prospects in the pipeline, and Spencer Knight's Vezina-level play. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Jason Brough (5:18) co-host of Halford & Brough to chat about the Vancouver Canucks trading away Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, his assessment on the return with Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and Zeev Buium plus a first-round pick in 2026, the commitment from Hughes' former teammates for the Canucks organization, who's the next leader in the locker room, if the organization is fully transitioning into a rebuild, and if there's still confidence in the front office group. Then, The Athletic's Michael Russo (32:50) shares his thoughts on the Minnesota Wild side of the deal, if there's any discourse on the return for Quinn, if the Wild now have higher expectations for this year, and if GM Bill Guerin still has enough assets to go big-game hunting on the trade market.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. They discuss Auston Matthews' decline, the Leafs' decision to make him unavailable to the media post-game, and his response to Craig Berube calling out the team's leadership group. Later, they receive updates on Chris Tanev and Joseph Woll's injuries, share their thoughts on Connor McDavid's highlight-reel goal, and discuss the current uncertain status of Anthony Stolarz. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL head coach, GM and President Doug MacLean (2:22) returns with Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to weigh in on the Edmonton Oilers trading away Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry in the main part of the deal, if the Oilers could've afforded to wait a bit longer and if one or both of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid would've approved before the move. Then, Mac discusses why the Vancouver Canucks also can't afford to let their Quinn Hughes saga drag on through another season, and which teams in the West and East conferences he has written to make the playoffs. Later, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice joins the guys (27:42) to chat about the difficulties of returning to the 'Cats' identity, how he's changed as a two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach, Brad Marchand's presence in the locker room stepping up with Aleksander Barkov out, navigating the Winter Olympic schedule, and the state of the Atlantic Division. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks in overtime. They discuss the concerning trend of blown leads, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's injury, first impressions of the William Nylander-led third line, Auston Matthews' poor backcheck in overtime, and Dennis Hildeby continuing to prove he belongs. Then, they revisit Anthony Stolarz's extension and whether the Leafs moved too quickly in locking him up for four more years. Later, they look ahead to the Leafs' Saturday matchup against the Edmonton Oilers after they swapped Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam hit the Leafs Line to answer your calls and questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in TNT analyst and former NHLer Eddie Olczyk (4:23) to kick off the second hour. They get into what Olympic hockey does to 'grow the game,' why Kyle Connor should be a lock for Team USA, Matthew Knies' Olympic chances, and whether the holiday season can be a distraction for players. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to listen back on Adam Foote's comments on Quinn Hughes trade talk creeping into the Canucks' locker room and discuss how the team should deal with the distraction. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin their gameday edition to react to Ryan Reaves' pre-game comments about the end of his tenure with the Maple Leafs, Chris Tanev update, Craig Berube's thoughts on Macklin Celebrini's 2025-26 season, his chances at cracking Team Canada's Winter Olympics roster and top six lines. Then, Sam asks true or false questions on whether Dennis Hildeby will make more starts for the rest of the season over Anthony Stolarz, in the scenario that the Leafs are in the playoffs, if Troy Stecher will be in the top four defensive pairings, and if the Leafs will hold onto their 2028 first-round pick after the 2026 trade deadline. To round out the hour, former NHLer Dan Boyle (32:50) weighs in on Celebrini's performance, Dan's experience in getting selected and participating with the Canada Hockey team, how they should construct the Olympic roster, how he navigated a struggling power play, and his advice to Berube's squad. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the busy 10-game Tuesday night slate, including a pair of last-second goals for the Ducks and Oilers. Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley joins the show (6:35) to discuss the Senators' struggles since Brady Tkachuk's return, the Canadiens calling up top goalie prospect Jacob Fowler, whether the Habs need to get bigger, and the Oilers' inconsistency. Later, sports orthopaedic surgeon Jason Smith stops by (34:10) to share insight on the uptick of injuries around the league, Chris Tanev's situation, and why teams and surgeons are still wary of Jack Eichel's artificial disc surgery. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the hour, touching on Craig Berube's decision to drop William Nylander to the third line alongside Dakota Joshua and Nicolas Roy for Wednesday's practice and the expectations for Willy and his linemates heading into their game against the San Jose Sharks. Then, they react to Bobby McMann's one-game suspension for high-sticking and the Maple Leafs being the most suspended team in the George Parros era. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by (30:38) to chat about Ryan Reaves' return to Toronto, the fallout between Reaves and the organisation during last year's trade deadline, Sharks' report, what could have been the reasoning for the second and third line changes, and Henry Thrun's potential main roster debut.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with a look at the jumbled-up standings before bringing in former NHL goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (6:20). Vally shares his thoughts on NHL 'parity,' Andrei Vasilevskiy's injury, the Leafs' goaltending situation, the increase of goalie injuries around the league, the difficult environment for Thatcher Demko in Vancouver, the underlying numbers for why Auston Matthews' scoring is down, why Montreal should call up standout goalie prospect Jacob Fowler, and more. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Vince Dunn's massive hit on Mats Zuccarello, Bill Daly's update on the Olympic ice, and the Avalanche lining up to use Nordiques jerseys against the Habs in their January meeting. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss Dennis Hildeby's impressive shutout, whether Bobby McMann will be suspended after his game misconduct, the team embracing a low-event style, and the power play's continued struggles. Later, they chat about Matias Maccelli's extended stay in the press box and whether the team has given up on him being a factor this season. Finally, Nick shares an update on Chris Tanev, who is considering surgery to make a return this season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their thoughts on Jon Hamm's commercial with Team USA to tee up the Olympics before welcoming in Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (5:35) to share the latest on the Canucks and Quinn Hughes. They get into the reports linking Hughes to the New Jersey Devils, what the Canucks would be looking for in a trade return, and the direction for other expiring contracts in Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane, as well as franchise cornerstones in Elias Pettersson and Thatcher Demko. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the Oilers' surge, Florida's comeback over the Blue Jackets after being down 4-1, Dean Evason's postgame comments on the hand-pass rule, and the standings crunch in both conferences approaching Christmas. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap the Maple Leafs' 2-1 loss in a shootout to the Montreal Canadiens, Dennis Hildeby slotting in to start in net on Saturday Night, Alexandre Texier's one-handed shootout goal, and the top six struggling to produce on offence. The guys shift their attention to the Monday Night game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with Calle Järnkrok slotting back in for Nick Robertson, and Jonas Johansson taking the recently shelved Andrei Vasilevsky's place in Jon Cooper's net.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala joins in-studio (0:32) with Nick Kypreos and guest host Gord Stellick to chat about the upcoming 2026 World Juniors, the concerns from NHL organisations on potential injuries from their prospects in playoff-like hockey games, how a potential smaller ice-rink in the Winter Olympics would affect the choices countries will make for their rosters, Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard's chance at cracking Team Canada, and the trends in Canada vs. USA producing goaltenders. Then, Nick, Gord, and Sam McKee continue their discussion on the IIHF's reassurance of having a completed ice rink and building for the 2026 games, as well as recent controversial calls on goaltender interference and hand passes. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick — in for Justin Bourne — and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes to close out their road trip. They start with Joseph Woll's injury and whether the Leafs need to trade for a goalie in his and Anthony Stolarz's absence. Then, they discuss Troy Stecher's impact, Max Domi and Dakota Joshua's solid stretches after being healthy scratches, and Matthew Knies showing his potential as a star power forward. Afterwards, they revisit Stolarz's recently signed extension and whether the Leafs jumped the gun with a four-year term. Finally, Nick, Gord and Sam hit the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL coach and front office executive Pierre McGuire joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (4:46) to chat about coaching Nick with the Hartford Whalers, what it could mean for the Maple Leafs closing their road trip with a win over the Carolina Hurricanes, why the Winnipeg Jets' 'problem' doesn't involve the goaltending, if it would hurt the Montreal Canadiens' chemistry and development if they were to call up a prospect like Jacob Fowler, Quinn Hughes landing spots, and how the reported smaller ice rink could affect the players when the Winter Olympics come around. Then, Nick and Justin are joined by former NHLer and ESPN hockey analyst Ray Ferraro (27:03) to discuss the differences in the Leafs and Florida Panthers' rosters compared to the 2024-25 successful teams, the difficulties NHL teams have to go through navigating the salary cap and trade market especially for the Vancouver Canucks, and the path for the Edmonton Oilers to get back on track.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' Thursday-night test against the Carolina Hurricanes. Then, they discuss the team's decision to go back to Joseph Woll against the Canes and whether the Leafs' goaltending play frees them up to trade a goalie away. After, they get into the Leafs' dominance in the faceoff circle and revisit yesterday's chat on Auston Matthews' form. Later, three-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Williams joins the show (33:50) to tee up the Hurricanes' side of tonight's matchup and shares his thoughts on Jaccob Slavin's absence, the goaltending trio's play so far this season, and GM Eric Tulsky's emphasis on analytics. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jets beat writer for the Winnipeg Free Press, Ken Wiebe, joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (6:53) to chat about Jonathan Toews' adjustment into the team's system, Mark Scheifele carrying the top line to success and Team Canada contention, the recent struggles without Connor Hellebuyck in net, the fallout of a closed-door players-only meeting, and the state of the Canadian-NHL teams. Then, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee discuss the correlation between the lack of goals and shot attempts across the league, Steven Stamkos reaching 1,200 points, and Connor Bedard's spectacular goal against the Vegas Golden Knights, as well as his chances of making the Winter Olympic roster. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with a look back on the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise. They discuss the surprisingly subdued play from the Cats, the third line starting to gel, Troy Stecher giving the backend a different look, and why it's time to abandon the five-forward power play. Then, they evaluate Auston Matthews' season and whether he can return to his pre-injured form. Later, they dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your Leafs-related questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee start with a discussion about the size and status of Olympic ice following Pete DeBoer's comments on Monday's show. Then, Steve Valiquette joins the show for his weekly appearance (4:13). He gets into the parallels between the Rangers' and Leafs' seasons, the Stars' November surge, why he's not worried about Sergei Bobrovsky's lull, the Jets in free fall without Connor Hellebuyck, whether Jesper Wallstedt's play is sustainable in Minnesota and why a Jordan Binnington trade could save the Oilers. Later, they react to Brendan Dillon's eventful 1,000th NHL game and Sidney Crosby's two-goal game against the Flyers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers, a battle between the two teams at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They reflect on the Leafs' playoff exit to the Panthers a season ago before discussing Florida's struggles this year. Then, they get the latest developments on Brandon Carlo, Chris Tanev, and Anthony Stolarz's injuries. Finally, Florida Hockey Now insider George Richards stops by (30:56) to discuss the Panthers' lengthy list of injuries, Sergei Bobrovsky's play, Brad Marchand's comments on the Leafs, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL head coach and Team Canada assistant coach Pete DeBoer (4:57) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the process leading up to the 2026 Winter Olympics, the rise of the young players across the NHL, how much of the 4 Nations Face-Off roster will stay the same or be different to the team headed to Milan, Sidney Crosby's leadership, how stressful it is for a head coach to construct a game day lineup including deciding who will be a healthy scratch, and the expectations for the ice rink and IIHF rules in February. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee take a look at the injured Tampa Bay Lightning riding a 7-game win streak, Adam Fox's injury in New York, and Mitch Marner's usage in Vegas vs. in Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' weekend back-to-back, consisting of a convincing win against the Penguins and a bad loss to the Capitals. They discuss Morgan Rielly's recent play in the defensive zone, Joseph Woll's consistency despite a losing result, Dennis Hildeby earning a larger role, and Dakota Joshua's bounce-back after being scratched. Then, they revisit William Nylander's relationship with Craig Berube after Chief's comments about him at today's skate and forecast what Easton Cowan could be for the Leafs down the line. Finally, they chat about Brandon Carlo's setback and the state of the depleted blue line. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

NHL on Sportsnet host David Amber joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to weigh in on if there should be a change in overtime, the points system, the dwindling numbers of Canadian teams not in the playoff picture, if it would be better to raise the issue in the Edmonton Oilers' net vs. the blueline, the thought of swapping Stuart Skinner and Jordan Binnington, how the Vancouver Canucks can (re)build around Quinn Hughes, and if they would be enticed to trade Hughes for Jesper Bratt and Simon Nemec. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on William Nylander not playing in their game against the Washington Capitals and more on The Leafs Line! Finally, Nick and Justin wrap up the show with Gord Stellick (49:40) ahead of puck drop, Joseph Woll starting his 6th straight game, the changes in media coverages on the Leafs from his time as a general manager to now, and if the organization will benefit from an outgoing or quiet leader.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Former NHLer and Capitals analyst Alan May joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help set the stage for the Toronto Maple Leafs' afternoon matchup in Washington (9:40). They discuss the impact of Tom Wilson's intimidation, what's behind the Caps' slow start, Ryan Leonard's confidence, and the chances that Wilson and Logan Thompson make Team Canada. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee hit the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On this American Thanksgiving edition, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share what they are thankful for, including Bourne's New York Islanders' season, Kyper on the Maple Leafs Alumni group, NHL players participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics, the rise of the younger teams across the leagues, and the increase in 'player-power' similar to the NBA. Then, Nick and Justin are joined by former NHLer and actor Terry Ryan (33:45) to chat about his transition from playing the pros to working on Shoresy, learning from notable actor Jason Momoa and the Shoresy Fall Classic in which Nick Kypreos will participate. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in overtime. They discuss Joseph Woll's standout performance, Easton Cowan's energy, William Nylander and Craig Berube's bench conversation, and Auston Matthews' return from injury. Then, they reflect on the team's decision to scratch Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli and whether the lineup remains the same on Friday against the Capitals. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph (34:40) shares his thoughts on Matthews' return, the team needing more from Bobby McMann and Cowan finding a fit on the second line. Finally, the guys discuss the return of the five-forward power play. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet Flames analyst Eric Francis (3:36) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Calgary's recent three-game winning streak and President of Hockey Ops Don Maloney's comments on a potential rebuild. He shares how the Calgary faithful would stomach a rebuild, GM Craig Conroy's Flames future with an expiring contract, and what comes next for popular trade targets Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson. Later, Nick, Justin and Daniele Franceschi look back on another blowout loss for the Edmonton Oilers to the Dallas Stars, if Kris Knoblauch is in trouble, and who they'll target on the goalie market with Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry and St. Louis's Jordan Binnington both seemingly available. Finally, they react to reports that Quinn Hughes is fully committed to Vancouver. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets as Auston Matthews makes his return to the lineup. They hear from the captain's pre-game sound before discussing the Leafs' decisions to waive Sammy Blais and make Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli healthy scratches in Columbus. Then, the guys discuss Joshua's season so far, how Matthews' return can spark a turnaround, and whether Matthew Knies can develop the enforcer side of his game. Finally, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (33:27) weighs in on the Leafs' opportunity to set a new first impression as injured players begin to return, and what to expect out of Matthews against the Jackets. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Co-host of Donnie and Dhali, Rick Dhaliwal joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (2:41) to chat about the President of the Vancouver Canucks, Jim Rutherford, declaring the organisation needs to focus on getting younger, Kiefer Sherwood's trade market, why the Canucks' future hinges on Quinn Hughes, and if Adam Foote will continue to lead the bench. Then, Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet's Jason Bukala stops by (31:55) to discuss the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, why Gavin McKenna might not be the clear number one prospect, how high an NHL franchise can draft to get a difference maker for 2026 and whether a top-3 pick could sway the Canucks' decision on Hughes.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday as Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nic Roy make their return to the ice in practice. They discuss whether Matthews should be rushed back for the Leafs' road trip and how well the team needs to play down the stretch to make a bid for the playoffs. Then, they review Kyper's trade board and discuss whether the Leafs should consider selling pieces. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (31:40) weighs in on the Leafs' recent spotty practice schedule, the vibes around the team, and the latest on Anthony Stolarz and Jake McCabe. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (7:40) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the growing trade speculation surrounding Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, Brad Lambert's trade request, why it would be very difficult for the Maple Leafs to make a move, Craig Berube's future, Calgary Flames' president Don Maloney claiming that the franchise are not in a rebuild, and if the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators could be buyers at the deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss why we could see a copy and paste of the 4 Nations Face-Off Team Canada roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics before running through the state of the NHL standings.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' loss to the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend. They get into the second-period collapse, the talent disparity between the two teams, Dakota Mermis's fight, and what the team's ceiling is when fully healthy. Then, they evaluate Craig Berube's lineup decisions through a quarter of the season and whether the Leafs could benefit from a coaching change. Later, the guys go through the Leafs' potential trade options if they decide to sell at the deadline and discuss the flawed way they handle injury information. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.