Podcast appearances and mentions of Craig Berube

Riley Cote and Derek Settlemyre start the show talking about World Championships, the Panthers vs Hurricanes series, and Stars vs Oilers. Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube joins us again! Chief talks to us about Justin Bieber, his first season coaching in Toronto, taking the captaincy from John Tavares and giving it to Auston Matthews, the pressure Mitch Marner deals with, and the Game 7 loss to Florida. Moving along we discuss the Scott Laughton trade, the media in Toronto, and how Chief keeps it light with his players including William Nylander, Jaromir Jagr and others. Winding down the interview we talk about the Leafs goaltending and Anthony Stolarz, his scouting report on Nikita Grebenkin, Brendan Shanahan leaving the Leafs, his thoughts on Rick Tocchet coming to Philly, his thoughts on the Conference Finals, and Laughton and Giroux going at it in Round 1. Nasty Knuckles is a Baller Sports Network production, created by co-hosts, Riley Cote and Derek "Nasty" Settlemyre. The show will feature a mix of interviews, never before heard story-telling, hockey-talk, and maybe some pranks... The guys will bring in some of the biggest names in the hockey world all for your enjoyment! Make sure to check back every week as the guys release a new episode weekly!► Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NastyKnuckles► Follow Riley Cote on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rileycote32► Follow Riley Cote on Instagram: https://instagram.com/rileycote32► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dnastyworld► Follow Derek Settlemyre on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dnastyworld Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around Keith Pelley's press conference with the Maple Leafs, the team not going with a president, Brad Treliving's role for the franchise, Craig Berube's character for the group, Brendan Shanahan's foundation for the team, Mitch Marner and John Tavares' future in Toronto and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss Keith Pelley's press conference on the new era of the Maple Leafs, the ripple effects of Brendan Shanahan's departure and not going with a team president, Brad Treliving's role on the franchise and Craig Berube's character to the roster. TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins to discuss Keith Pelley's viewpoint of the franchise, Brad Treliving's larger role and Brendan Shanahan's structure concluding in Toronto.

JD opens with his thoughts on the Indiana Pacers and Dallas Stars completing massive comebacks in their respective Conference Final openers, the Blue Jays' dominant win over the Padres, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning the NBA MVP award, and the reports around Brendan Shanahan meeting with the New York Islanders (00:00). Former NHL forward and three-time Stanley Cup champion, Pat Maroon, joins the show to discuss playing with Connor McDavid in Edmonton, Stuart Skinner's rollercoaster performance in these playoffs, playing for Craig Berube in St. Louis, facing off against Toronto in the playoffs, and the challenge of winning the Stanley Cup (25:37). 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.

JD and Ben Ennis, co host of The FAN Morning Show, try to make sense of Auston Matthews' reluctance to reveal details about his injury (00:00). JD and Ben move on to the blame being levied at the Toronto market, Juan Soto's start with the New York Mets, and finally, if the Blue Jays are meant to be a .500 win team. Hall of Fame NHL defenceman and Stanley Cup champion, Chris Pronger (52:00), joins JD to analyze what he saw from the Leafs in Game 7, takeaways from the team's exit interviews, the nuances of locker room leadership, how he shed narratives during his playing career, and if his former coach, Craig Berube, has changed over the years. Later, JD puts a bow on some lingering Leafs thought and debates the producers on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's free-throw clinic. 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' availability from today's locker room cleanout day press conferences. They get into Craig Berube's reflection and evaluate his first year behind the Leafs' bench, the pressure baked into the Toronto market, Auston Matthews staying quiet on his injury status and Brendan Shanahan's future with the franchise. Later, Sportsnet Leafs insider Luke Fox joins the show (37:55) to share his takeaways from the team's availability today and discuss potential imminent changes at the top, Anthony Stolarz's injury and the growing narrative surrounding Leafs fans and media.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.

Ben and Brent continue to dive into the two main topics of the day. First up is the Maple Leafs end of season media address later today. The hosts share their expectations of what we'll hear from head coach Craig Berube and the selected players. Sportsnet's own Justin Bourne joins the conversation to look at the offseason Toronto faces and what changes to the core could come. Next up, the morning duo check in with former NHLer, now Sportsnet analyst, Luke Gazdic (26:13), to talk about the pressure that players face in Canadian markets and if its more than U.S. teams. The trio also get into the way the Leafs were eliminated and what, if anything, it tells us about their players and composition. 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.

(00:00-23:00) Doug's nursing an oblique strain today. Mark us down for another series win. Saturday's game was a little too quick for Doug. Thriller at the BattleDome. Tractor pulls. Big Tank DelVecchio is surging. Oli Marmol talking about missing out on some offensive opportunities to get the sweep. Great starting pitching. Ivan Herrera. Audio from Jordan Walker and Alexa Datt after Saturday's win. Youngry Birds is taking off. Doug threatens to shut down the text inbox.(23:00-38:49) Rich Gould didn't like working on Sundays. Another Doggies L. Leafs get trounced in Game 7. Leafs fans were down on their team. Audio of Biz Nasty in the studio during the beatdown talking about the "pathetic performance." Jackson's new hockey sounder. Audio of Craig Berube after the Game 7 loss. Mark Scheifele playing after losing his dad. People aren't happy with the topic.(38:58-59:40) Doug likes the jazz flute and the Tigers are in town tonight. What will the crowd at Busch look like? Doug's an attendance homer. Prod Joe gets suspended for some reason. Pestus from Festus on the line for his weekly hit. Timber isn't Jackson's bailiwick. Friday's storms. You gotta log off, brother.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ben & Brent recap the Maple Leafs' tough loss in Game 7 against the Panthers and shift focus to the team's future and offseason decisions. They discuss key management and player changes needed for a deeper Stanley Cup run. Former TML GM, now analyst Gord Stellick (29:04) joins to explore recurring issues in pivotal games. The trio reflects on Craig Berube's struggles in his first season and the team's overall mindset moving forward.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 Sam McKee look ahead to Game 6 as the Leafs look to extend their second-round series against the Florida Panthers in Sunrise tonight. They check the pulse of Leafs Nation before getting into how the team responds to the Game 5 blowout, Craig Berube turning back to Pontus Holmberg and Calle Jarnkrok, the decision to keep Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on a line together, and what to expect from Joseph Woll. Later, they answer 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.

In the second hour, Ben & Brent focus on the Panthers vs. Maple Leafs matchup. They analyze comments from Leafs' head coach Craig Berube regarding the team's previous disappointing game and their mindset for tonight. The hosts discuss key factors for both teams' potential success and what GM Brad Treliving can learn about his squad. They also welcome "Leafs historian" Damien Cox (27:12) to evaluate the recent game's disappointment for fans and how the Panthers matchup highlights team weaknesses.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.

In their final hour of the week, Ben and Brent stay focused on the Maple Leafs with their season on the line tonight in Sunrise, Florida. The hosts look at what's at stake for the franchise and how dire it's become given past playoff shortcomings. B&B welcome on former NHL player, coach, and current Sportsnet analyst, Rick Bowness, for his thoughts on the series and how the Leafs are shaping up ahead of Game 6 tonight. The trio discuss Craig Berube's handling of his stars, his impact from behind the bench, and why tonight is on the players themselves. The a.m. boys then check in with former NHL Ironman, now of Spittin' Chiclets, Keith Yandle (23:37), for his thoughts on what's changed in the series since Game 3. Keith looks into how the Panthers swayed things their way, as well as the mindset Toronto's players should have going into an elimination 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.

NHL analyst Mike Johnson on how the Leafs lost game 5, Mitch Marner taking some from Leafs Nation, how Craig Berube rallies his team, Panthers depth scoring, throwing sweaters, and the Oilers end the Golden Knights season.

(00:00-10:23) Greatest sitcom of all-time as voted on by InsideSTL. Panthers getting hot. Audio of Craig Berube after last night's debacle. Can we get a game 7 in Toronto? Stars can finish off the Jets tonight. Using burners to go after Min Woo Lee. Apologies to Chief.(10:31-22:06) Fun with audio. Starting with Joey Zanaboni's call from last night's match. What was the barking? So What'd Your Grandma Think? Connor McDavid wasn't happy. NBA vs. NHL playoffs. Luke Donald and Keegan Bradley. A late 9 with PCP.(22:16-33:31) The Jam Jams playlist. Lantern flies are taking over New York City. Audio of John Kruk not happy with Masyn Winn being happy about a walk. Pimping walks. More audio of Kruk unhappy with Ivan Herrera's framing. Stick it. Doug had the yips after a shot to the sack.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers at home as the Cats now have a 3-2 series lead. They break down the game and reflect on the Core Four's playoff failures, why the top forwards struggle at this time of year, the general lack of compete and Mitch Marner's future in Toronto. Later, they get into how Game 6 might look and what lineup changes Craig Berube might make.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 get embarrassed at home, losing 6-1 to the Florida Panthers in a critical Game 5. JD Bunkis, Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the lacklustre effort from the team, another rough game from Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, the timing of Craig Berube's lineup shuffling and much more. Then, they reflect on the Core Four era and discuss whether this loss could be a final chapter.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.

Ben and Brent continue to dissect the Maple Leafs' disappointing loss to the Panthers in a pivotal game of the playoffs. The hosts welcome on friend of the show, Sam McKee of Leafs Talk as well as Real Kyper and Bourne. The trio dive into their biggest takeaways from Game 5 and what it means about this team in the present, heading into the offseason, and for the franchise's future. They also get into the fan experience rooting for this team, the level of belief moving forward, and what to expect in Game 6. Next the boys check in with Toronto's own Adnan Virk (29:08) of MLB Network, NHL Network and Prime Monday Night Hockey. He chats about the Leafs' roller coaster this series, the thought this team would be different under Craig Berube, and why it seems to be the same yet again. 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.

Ben & Brent analyze the Maple Leafs' recent loss, comparing this year's performance to past failures. They discuss post-game comments from key players, explore leadership emerging from the roster, and reflect on what's been learned about the “Core.” The hosts then welcome Stanley Cup champion Nick Kypreos (25:36), who shares his thoughts on the team's disappointing display in a crucial game. They evaluate the top line and what adjustments coach Craig Berube can implement moving forward.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.

The Stars look like a complete team, with deadline pickups Granlund, Ceci (and Rantanen, of course) making big impacts as they took a 3-1 series lead over Winnipeg, who have now lost 9 straight road playoff games. Edmonton will try to close out Vegas on Wednesday. They have a 3 games to 1 advantage after a dominant shutout win on Monday, with Stu Skinner stepping up and the Oilers continuing their trend of peaking in games 4-7 of playoff series. Florida vs. Toronto might look like a coin flip on paper, but Game 5 feels like a must-win for the Leafs. Marner and Matthews need to step up offensively, and Craig Berube might consider a Morgan Rielly return to the PP unit. Ken Holland is set to become GM of the LA Kings, opting to stay involved and in the West. Rick Tocchet is a hot coaching name, Seattle and Boston have interest, but Philly seems the most likely fit. Meanwhile, Vancouver is zeroing in on their next coach, with Manny Malhotra, Adam Foote, and Washington assistant Mitch Love in the mix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to tonight's Game 5 between the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers in Toronto. They outline the stakes of the game with the second-round series tied 2-2 and bigger-picture consequences if the Leafs win or lose the series. Then, they get into the potential lineup changes for each team, how Craig Berube can help free up Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews and much more. Later, Leafs legend Wendel Clark joins the show (33:45) to discuss the team's keys to victory in Game 5, how physical play evolves through the playoffs and Matthew Knies' evolution.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.

Maple Leafs Reporter for The Hockey News, David Alter joins Game Play to chat about why Craig Berube could be feeling pressure ahead of Game 5, the Maple Leafs' ‘toughest lesson' and the need for Mitch Marner to create more ‘commotion'.

In this first hour of the Tobin & Leroy Show, How did the Dallas Mavericks get the #1 pick in the NBA Draft with a 1.8 percent chance of landing the #1 pick? How did the teams like the 76ers and Mavericks get rewarded for the foolishness? Leroy is King petty as he is happy that the Warriors are down 3-1 in their 2nd round series to the Minnesota Timberwolves and Jimmy Butler had the worst plus minus -30 in the game. Heat fans are rejoicing in the Warriors loss. Florida Panthers are off till tomorrow when they face the Toronto Maple Leafs in game 5 of their series that is tied at 2. We hear from Panthers head coach Paul Maurice who answered questions about what Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube has been saying about the physicality of this series,

Ben and Brent discuss key news and insights from the series, focusing on the physicality of the games and some notable quotes from coaches. They highlight Craig Berube's recent comments about star players Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. Later, they chat with MLB Network's Jon Morosi (24:45) to review the Blue Jays' return to .500 after a strong series, touching on performances by George Springer and Addison Barger, as well as the standout seasons of Aaron Judge and Rafael Devers in the A.L. East.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.

(00:00-19:10) Chris Kerber joins the show talking NHL Playoffs. Stars and Jets. Hellebuyck's issues continue. Blues still in a loaded Central Division. What moves do the Blues make and where do they improve? Broberg and Holloway. Joel Hofer's future. Logo conspiracy theories.(19:18-42:51) Jackson doesn't know much about Steve Winwood. Needs to make his quiver bigger. Sometimes fights break out in the text inbox. Happy birthday, Steve Winwood. Debating the color of Jackson's shirt. Continetnal 'Yoff Talk. Audio of VGK's buzzer beating goal. Audio of the Spittin' Chiclets guys talking about Craig Berube. You win when you leave. Apparently Lern was firing shots at Jackson this morning. Six Flags banning smoking. Smoking on planes.(43:01-55:52) Audio of Oli Marmol talking about the pitching during the win streak. The Red Sox and Rafael Devers having some issues. Doug thinks he should go play first base. But the cutoffs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joined OverDrive to dive into the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Maple Leafs and Panthers' series tied up, the possible lines revamp with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, Anthony Stolarz's timeline to return, Bobby McMann's plummeting role on the team, the lack of bottom six scoring, Craig Berube's demeanour meshing on the lineup and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston on the Maple Leafs' line reconstruction against the Panthers in the second round, the lack of depth scoring in Florida and Craig Berube's calm demeanour. Former Edmonton Oilers Executive Kevin Lowe joins to discuss the Oilers shooting for the top of the league, Stuart Skinner's mindset between the pipes and using experience as leverage. 

JD gives his thoughts following the Maple Leafs' two losses to the Panthers down in Florida over the weekend, drawing their second round series at two (00:00). Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, joins the show to break down the stars' struggles, Matthew Knies' break through as a playoff performer, the importance of matchups to create more offence, how Craig Berube should adjust to the momentum swing, and the unflappability of William Nylander (09:04). JD shares a note from Auston Matthews' first professional playoff experience in Zurich (49:51). Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show, jumps on with JD to continue the conversation around the Leafs, the differences between Games 3 & 4, the importance for Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner to produce offensively, Joseph Woll's ability to settle into the series, and the likelihood Max Domi receives supplemental discipline for his hit on Aleksander Barkov (51:31). Finally, JD details his time in Montreal for UFC 315, before getting into “What We Missed” (01:29:56).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. 

Jonas and James recap the frustrating game 4 shutout loss for the Maple Leafs vs Florida, the undisciplined play of the Leafs, the lack of secondary scoring, the struggling Leafs power-play, Max Domi's hit on Sasha Barkov, and the monumental playoff struggle to score from Captain Auston Matthews. Can the Maple Leafs fix these issues before game 5, and will Craig Berube consider bringing Nick Robertson and or David Kampf back into the lineup?Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Maple Leafs' keys to success against the Panthers, Joseph Woll's spotlight in the crease, the depth making their mark in the series, Craig Berube's character for the team, the standpoint of their ceiling and more.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 to secure a 2-0 series lead. They get into the Leafs' resilience against Florida's best, Max Pacioretty's postseason revival, Auston Matthews' shutdown play, William Nylander's scorching stretch and Joseph Woll's strong game. Then, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's series so far, questionable penalty calls and a quiet pair of games for Florida's stars. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph (37:05) weighs in on what's led to the team's 2-0 series lead, Pacioretty's surge, Craig Berube's imprint and the top line's defensive commitment.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.

JD feels the "force" shift in the Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup Playoff run (00:00). James Mirtle (7:00), senior NHL writer at The Athletic, joins JD to delve into the Leafs commanding 2-0 series lead against the Florida Panthers. JD and James get into the series' biggest surprise, Auston Matthews' lack of goal scoring, how Craig Berube has excelled in Toronto and earned his players' trust, the post-whistle battle and the latest on Anthony Stolarz' health. JD then expresses his sorrow for another heartbreaking Blue Jays loss (45:00). Former NHL goaltender, Carter Hutton, joins JD to evaluate Joseph Woll's performance thus far, how goaltending permeates through the team, what can factor in a goaltenders focus, the concern level for Sergei Bobrovsky, and Stolarz' not travelling to Florida (52:30). JD ends the show with a Mikko Rantanen discussion. 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. 

Maple Leafs Staff Writer for The Athletic, Joshua Kloke joins Game Play to chat about how the Maple Leafs' mentality has changed under Berube, why Game 2 could be a turning point for the Leafs and Auston Matthews' ‘elite' defensive work.

NHL analyst Mike Johnson on what's different with this Leafs playoff team, blueline and goaltending, Matthew Tkachuk, the "embellishment" penalty, Mikko Rantanen is unstoppable and a stacked Canadian team at the WHC.

TSN Maple Leafs Reporter Mark Masters joined OverDrive to discuss the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Panthers, Joseph Woll's stance in the crease and his significant impact, the stars under the focus, the defensive abilities on both sides, the Maple Leafs' response to Sam Bennett, Craig Berube's philosophy for the roster and more.

Ben and Brent stay on the NHL Playoffs and look across the second round. They welcome on David Amber of Sportnset's Hockey Central to get his take on the postseason so far and the variety of third periods comebacks we've been treated to. The trio dive into the Maple Leafs-Panthers series with thoughts on the fallout from Sam Bennett getting no discipline for his elbow that knocked Anthony Stolarz out of the Game 1. They wrap up with a look at the Oilers' play throughout the playoffs. Jody Shelley (26:55), former NHLer and current TBS and Prime Monday Night Hockey analyst, shares his expectations for Game 2 in Toronto and why he believes Craig Berube's impact behind the bench will really show itself tonight. 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.

JD touches on an eventful Game 1 between the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers, before bringing on two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg (8:00), to dive into Sam Bennett's elbow on Anthony Stolarz, the Leafs' hot start, Auston Matthews' game, the Leafs stumbling powerplay, and Matthew Knies' importance. Former NHL head coach, Derek Lalonde, gives his thoughts on Bennett receiving no supplemental discipline, Craig Berube trusting his depth, and how Knies' has showcased growth (54:00). JD ends the show discussing the NHL Draft Lottery and national team commitments (1:30:00). 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.  

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning recap the key moments from last night's Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Florida Panthers game. They discuss Craig Berube's press conference and its potential influence on the Sam Bennett situation, debating whether the Leafs managed the incident properly and if a suspension is likely. They also ponder the implications of the Leafs blowing leads and which team has a stronger goaltending situation. Sportsnet.ca's Jason Bukala (25:25) joins to share his insights on Bennett's hit, Nylander's standout performance, and Max Pacioretty's game. Lastly, they touch on the draft lottery and expectations for this year's top picks.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.

Join Bryan Hayes and Jamie McLennan for Hour 3 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Panthers, the significant aspects to the Maple Leafs' roster and the elements to winning in the series. Maple Leafs Commentator Jim Ralph joins to discuss the how Toronto performs against Florida, the the stars' impactful role in the series and Craig Berube's mentality for the team and Hayes hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

Ben and Brent continue to tee up the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a look at what the oddsmakers say. The hosts welcome on Daily Faceoff insider, Frank Seravalli, for his big takeaways from the first round. They start by reflecting on two storied and historic Game 7s over the weekend, before diving into the teams heading into the next round with the most momentum. To close out today's show, B&B go full-force at the Maple Leafs' upcoming clash with the Panthers by giving their full preview of the matchup (29:03)! The duo focus in on what the Senators series told us about Toronto and Craig Berube's tendencies; how long the leash is on Anthony Stolarz and how important the Maple Leafs' special teams are to their success. They also get into the positive and negative indicators of it, as well as who could potentially be the x-factor of the second round. 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' 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 6 as they close out their first-round series and move on to face the Florida Panthers in Round 2. They discuss Craig Berube's business-like approach, Max Pacioretty's meaningful impact, the core's performance and the near lineup mix-up with the Nylander brothers. Then, they look ahead to Round 2 and debate who should start in net for Game 1. Later, they answer your calls and questions on a playoff-winning edition of 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.

JD is joined off the top by Frank Crupi, a.k.a. Hockey Illuminati, to react to the Toronto Maple Leafs advancing past the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (00:00). They discuss the relief of moving on, Max Pacioretty's game-winning goal, contributions from up and down the lineup, the effect of Craig Berube on this team, and Anthony Stolarz' play to secure the win, before looking ahead to the second round matchup against the Panthers. Jackie Redmond from NHL on TNT and the NHL Network jumps on with the guys to recap her experience covering Game 6 in Ottawa including the impressive response by Toronto after giving up a two-goal lead (31:37). Later, former NHL forward and NHL Network analyst, Brian Boyle, joins JD to continue the conversation around the Leafs, the difference between this year and previous seasons, and how Toronto can beat Florida this time around (52:55). Finally, JD previews the Leafs-Panthers series before taking a look at “What We Missed” (01:22:11).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. 

Jonas and James welcome Chris Johnston from The Athletic and TSN to discuss the Maple Leafs first round series win over the Ottawa Senators, the impact of head coach Craig Berube on this years roster, the improvement of the core four, the addition of new players including Anthony Stolarz, Max Pacioretty, Brandon Carlo, Steve Lorentz and Scott Laughton and how the Maple Leafs matchup against their second round opponent, the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleWith: Chris JohnstonProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Athletic Maple Leafs Reporter Jonas Siegel joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines from the Maple Leafs and Senators' matchup, Toronto looking to close the series, Max Pacioretty's role with John Tavares and William Nylander, Craig Berube aiming to bring the winning mentality, Anthony Stolarz keeping the consistency, how the team can win the series and more.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to Game 6 between the Leafs and Ottawa Senators as Toronto gets its third straight chance to close out their first-round series. They get into the panicky pulse of Leafs Nation, the importance of starting strong, expectations for Anthony Stolarz after a shaky stretch, pressure on the core four and much more. Then, they break down Craig Berube's decision to promote Max Pacioretty to the second line. Then, former Leafs GM and current analyst Gord Stellick (32:41) outlines the stakes in tonight's contest, why the Leafs have struggled in closeout games, and the focus on Auston Matthews.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.

JD starts with his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' demons heading into Game 6 of the "Battle of Ontario" (8:00). Sportsnet's Dan Shulman joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays' comeback victory over the Red Sox, signs of power from Anthony Santander, the offence with Daulton Varsho back in the lineup, and bullpen usage without a fifth starter (00:00). Former NHL head coach Rick Bowness jumps on to chat about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, pressure on Craig Berube and the Leafs, coaching up players in the playoffs, and building success within a short window (34:30). Later, Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to continue the Leafs conversation including previous playoff failures and potential reactions based on the results of the series (53:00). Finally, the pair take another look at the Blue Jays' season so far and project where things are headed (1:25:00).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. 

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the Leafs' Game 5 loss to the Ottawa Senators (00:00). They break down the lack of offensive output from the stars, the feeling in the room post-game, what's gone wrong since going up 3-0 in the series, the pressure to show up in Game 6, what lineup changes should be made, and the debate around physicality in the playoffs. Then, JD takes a look at the Blue Jays and their recent slump, detailing the areas of concern that need to be addressed (50:49). Later, Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins the show to continue the conversation around the "Battle of Ontario". They examine the Leafs' play up and down the lineup against the Sens, the lack of coaching adjustments by Craig Berube, and how Ottawa has gotten back into this series (52:10). Finally, JD jumps into what he missed over the weekend (01:29:06). 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.

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs disappointing effort in game 5, a 4-0 loss to the Sens which extends the series to a 6th game, back in Ottawa on Thursday night. They discuss the sputtering offence, the power-play which is 0-30 in elimination games, if the Leafs should start Joseph Woll in game 6 and if we will see any other lineup changes from Craig Berube on Thursday night.Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James MirtleProducer: Jeff Domet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonas and James look back on the Maple Leafs disappointing effort in game 5, a 4-0 loss to the Sens which extends the series to a 6th game, back in Ottawa on Thursday night. They discuss the sputtering offence, the power-play which is 0-30 in elimination games, if the Leafs should start Joseph Woll in game 6 and if we will see any other lineup changes from Craig Berube on Thursday night. Hosts: Jonas Siegel and James Mirtle Producer: Jeff Domet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices