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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the news of the Edmonton Oilers reportedly acquiring defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a second-round pick, before bringing on Jason Bukala (4:47) of Pro Hockey Group & Sportsnet to get his thoughts on the move, how a former director of scouting like himself would relay info to the general manager on potential trades, what Robert Thomas offers on the market and if the Montreal Canadiens would take a look at the centreman, and why Craig Berube lost the Leafs' locker room. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam look at the Los Angeles Kings firing head coach Jim Hiller and placing D.J. Smith as the interim coach, and Kyper's 2026 Trade Board 5.0. 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 trade deadline week in the NHL with a look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Ottawa Senators over the weekend. They discuss Auston Matthews' post-game comments, whether it's time for the Leafs to move on from Craig Berube, and the decision to scratch Nick Robertson. Then, they project the Leafs' deadline plans for Bobby McMann, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Scott Laughton. Later, PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor joins the show (34:34) to tee up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Flyers and discuss Philadelphia's playoff chances, what they might do at the deadline, and whether a Robert Thomas trade is in the cards for Daniel Brière. 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 Doug MacLean (4:41), former NHL president, general manager and head coach, to chat about the fallout from the U.S. Men's Hockey team winning the Gold Medal game against Canada, the media coverage on American players on NHL organizations north of the border, and the concerning number of Canadian teams making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then, Mac shares his thoughts on the potential Leafs rebuild, the trade speculation with Tyler Myers and the Vancouver Canucks, asking players to waive their 'no trade clause', and Paul Coffey's return to the Edmonton Oilers' bench. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee close out the week by reading more of your thoughts and questions from the text 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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss the disconnected start in what was framed as a 'must-win,' Auston Matthews' post-game comments about the team's lack of urgency, and why no one except Matthews and William Nylander should be safe at the trade deadline. Then, they discuss the Leafs' options for Morgan Rielly, what they could net in a Scott Laughton trade, the decision to scratch Easton Cowan in back-to-back games out of the Olympic break, and whether Craig Berube or Brad Treliving will be back next season. Later, 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 TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie (4:00) to chat about the Edmonton Oilers' post-Olympic break performance, how they address their issues at the trade deadline, if they would revisit the goaltending market, the outlook on the Montreal Canadiens in the unofficial second half, the right-handed defencman market including Tyler Myers, and why the Habs may have shifted their priorities away from their centreman depth. Then, Aaron Ward, Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes, stops by (31:25) to discuss how his former team should approach the deadline, confidence levels in Brandon Bussi, and why Ryan O'Reilly would be a perfect fit under Rod Brind'Amour's 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' first game back from the Olympic break, a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss the disappointing start to an important stretch, Tampa's punishing power play, and a tired-looking return for Auston Matthews. Then, they discuss what comes next for the Leafs as they approach the deadline, the markets for Bobby McMann, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Scott Laughton, and whether Brad Treliving is in the right position to make the decisions. Later, 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.

Two-time Stanley Cup champion and Oilers CHED analyst Rob Brown (0:46) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to look at Edmonton's post-Olympic break outlook. He shares his thoughts on Connor McDavid's play in Milan, the pressure on McDavid increasing after a loss in the Gold Medal game, Paul Coffey's return to the Oilers' bench, and the team's biggest needs at the deadline. Later, Canucks Central's Satiar Shah stops by (28:47) to share a deadline preview for Vancouver, Elias Pettersson's future, and what Canucks fans should watch for down the regular season 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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for puck drop as the Toronto Maple Leafs return to action to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. They share expectations for Auston Matthews following a taxing gold-medal run, discuss the decision to start Anthony Stolarz, and react to Keith Pelley's message to Leafs season ticket holders. They chat about the importance of the next three games and how they will shape the Leafs' direction at the trade deadline. Later, Hockey Night in Canada analyst Craig Simpson joins the show (32:11) to dive deeper into tonight's matchup, whether the Leafs can find a way into playoff position down the stretch, and the keys for the team to hit the ground running out of the break. 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 NHLer Garry Galley joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (4:13) as players return to practice following the Olympic break. He shares his thoughts on the level of play in Milan, whether Canada should have regrets with their roster selection, and Macklin Celebrini stealing the spotlight. Then, he discusses the challenge of returning to NHL action after playing at the Olympics, Juraj Slafkovský's development, and the outlook for each Canadian team down the stretch. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss the Avalanche acquiring Brent Kulak from the Penguins for Sam Girard and a second-round pick before going through the names on Kyp's latest trade board, including Elias Pettersson, MacKenzie Weegar, Robert Thomas, 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.

The Leafs Hour returns! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick it off with a look ahead to the teams' back-to-back in Florida, and Auston Matthews' status for the games with him at the White House with Team USA. Then, they take a look at the lines as the Leafs get back to practice, the latest on Chris Tanev, and the plan in net for the crucial pre-trade deadline stretch. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph stops by (31:15) to discuss how the two-week Olympic break can be a boost for the Leafs, what a gold medal can do for Matthews, and whether there's still a chance the Leafs can push for a playoff spot down the 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.

Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber (5:32) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the outcome from Canada vs. USA's Gold Medal hockey game, if Hockey Canada brought the right personnel to Milan, what winning the gold medal and Captaining USA Hockey could do for Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs for the rest of the season, how the loss could fuel Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, and if the NHL should reintroduce a Summit Series between USA and Canada for a 7-game series in the future. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee weigh in on what the next World Cup would look like, if Doug Armstrong and Jon Cooper will return for Team Canada, and Nazem Kadri addressing trade rumours.  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 Team Canada's loss to the USA in the gold medal game on Sunday morning. They break down the game and discuss whether there are any roster regrets, missed opportunities from Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini and Nathan MacKinnon, and Jon Cooper's coaching in overtime. Later, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick joins the show (30:49) to share his take on the game, whether Canada brought the right group to Milan, what a gold medal run can do for Auston Matthews, players at the Olympics poking fun at Leafs fans, and whether the Olympics should review 3-on-3 overtime for future events. 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 GM Doug MacLean (2:43) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for an Olympic edition of Off-the-Rails Friday following Canada's win over Finland to punch a ticket to the gold medal game! Mac talks Sam Bennett's impact, whether we will see Sidney Crosby in the final, Canada's keys to success against a dominant US blue-line group, and he looks ahead to the trade deadline as the NHL returns to action on Wednesday. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to read your texts and 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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee on the Friday edition share their reactions to Canada Men's Hockey edging out Finland to reach another Gold Medal game behind Nathan MacKinnon's go-ahead goal, Macklin Celebrini's increased play around the puck, Sam Bennett's early collision with goalie Juuse Saros, selling high-stick calls, Teemu Selänne speaking out on the officiating and if there was potential goalie interference in the game-tying goal. Then, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds, live from Milan, jumps on (27:05) to chat about how head coach Jon Cooper has adjusted his lines without their captain in the lineup, the increased physicality from the Canadians, and if there's a chance to see Crosby in the Gold Medal game. 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 reactions to the Olympic Women's Hockey Gold Medal Game with USA Hockey edging out Canada 2-1 in overtime, before bringing on former hockey player Wade Redden (3:29) to get his thoughts on the final, his memories of playing with Team Canada for the 2006 Winter Olympics, and what he makes of the 2026 men's hockey squad ahead of their semifinal match vs. Finland. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam weigh in on Sidney Crosby's uncertain status ahead of Friday's game before sliding in their final guest Jason Bukala (28:05) of Pro Hockey Group to discuss how Macklin Celebrini has performed throughout his very first Winter Games, if the group can overcome a match without Crosby, Finland's style of play, and how important is Jordan Binnington in net outside of the stats on paper.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 forward and two-time Olympic gold medalist Patrick Marleau (6:32) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne following Team Canada's slim victory over Czechia in Milan. He shares memories from his time representing Canada on the Olympic stage, Macklin Celebrini's showcase tournament, the impact of Sidney Crosby's absence, and more. Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to react live to Sweden's late equaliser against the USA in the quarterfinals. Then, they get into some NHL storylines, including Paul Coffey rejoining the Oilers' coaching staff, and the team most likely to make a big splash at the trade deadline. Finally, they react to the USA's overtime win and question whether 3-on-3 is the right solution for Olympic overtime.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 show sharing their thoughts on the first three quarterfinal matches in the men's hockey tournament, Nick Suzuki's overtime tying goal, questions around the officiating including a missing a critical too many men penalty, Mitch Marner saving Team Canada's tournament with the OT winner, Sidney Crosby suffering an injury during their game against Czechia and in jeopardy of missing the rest of the Winter Games, and the trust in Jordan Binnington during a tight game. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox joins the guys (26:36) from Milano Cortina to weigh in on the Canada vs. Czechia quarterfinal, the team using Crosby's absence as fuel for the match, why the team will need to lean on their depth to finish the tournament on a high, and Macklin Celebrini sharing the spotlight alongside Connor McDavid. 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 review of the qualification round of Olympic hockey, as the Czechs defeat Switzerland to advance and meet Team Canada. Sportsnet host David Amber joins the show (3:30) to share his impressions of what we've seen in Milan so far, how the Olympics impact international viewership numbers in the NHL, Matthew Tkachuk's trash talk to Leon Draisaitl, and whether Canada's performance in the preliminaries sets them up for success in the knockout rounds. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to discuss whether Canada should swap a less-than-100% Brad Marchand in for their elimination games and NHL players returning to practice.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 the group stage out of the way in Milan, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee reflect on the Olympic hockey we've seen so far and look ahead to the knockout stage. Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds joins them (5:40) from Italy to share impressions of Canada's men's and women's teams through three games and what changes we might expect in the quarter-finals. Then, he discusses Tom Wilson's fight against France's Pierre Crinon, whether there are any roster-construction regrets, and the pressure on Macklin Celebrini. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to discuss France suspending Crinon for his fight, Matthew Tkachuk chirping Leon Draisaitl, and mixed perceptions of Auston Matthews by Team USA 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 kick off Friday's edition of the program getting set for Canada's second Olympic matchup against Switzerland this afternoon. Doug MacLean, former NHL coach and GM, shares his view on the men's hockey tournament through early portion of the schedule, the difference makers up and down Canada's lineup, and the contenders to take home Gold. After the break, the boys open up the text-line to hear your thoughts ahead of puck drop between Canada and Switzerland and take a look around the Games at some other Olympic sports.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.

Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Chris Pronger (3:24) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help review Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia in their Olympic opener. He shares his thoughts on the complete performance from the Canadians, Jordan Binnington's puck play, the challenges of playing Olympic underdogs, and the importance of NHL stars buying in on smaller roles. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss what a successful Olympics can do for Auston Matthews and the Oshawa Generals' request for fan hygiene. They close out with a game of 'True or False!'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 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.