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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revisit the Leafs' response to hits on Easton Cowan against the Nashville Predators before jumping into useful or useless stats, including the team's offensive zone time, forecheck, and the blue line's offensive production. Then, Kyper shares why he wouldn't trade away Nick Robertson amid the rumours that the Leafs are shopping the 24-year-old winger. Later, MSG Network's hockey analyst Dave Maloney stops by (32:30) to chat about Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad's offensive outlooks this season, the shift in attitude on the roster with the addition of J.T. Miller, head coach Mike Sullivan's acclimation with his new team and where he sees NYR stacking up in the Metropolitan 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.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open this edition of The FAN Morning Show breaking down the Blue Jays' 13-4 victory in Game 3 of the ALCS. They dive into how the Jays' bats ambushed George Kirby, Shane Bieber's clutch performance after a rough first inning, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s big night at the plate that finished a triple away from the cycle. Later, the guys look at the crowded Toronto sports landscape with the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs on the go and the Raptors nearing the regular season. They share their take on the energy Easton Cowan has brought to the Buds, before looking ahead to the Jays' ALCS schedule for Game 4 and beyond.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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' win against Predators, the team getting back on track and Easton Cowan's larger role on the team, the Canadiens' electric win against the Kraken, Brady Tkachuk getting a second look on his injury and the Rangers getting shutout in their first three home games and the Blue Jays' ALCS matchup for Game 3 against the Mariners. In the latest edition of Gerry's Percentages, they go around the storylines of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Matthew and Brady Tkachuk in the Olympics, Cowan and the NFL's best quarterbacks.

ESPN Hockey Analyst Ray Ferraro joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, the start of the season in the league, the Rangers' offensive struggles, Elias Pettersson not picking up the steam, the Panthers playing through the injury bug, the Maple Leafs' overall roster and Easton Cowan's role, the style of games and more.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators on the back-to-back. They discuss Craig Berube's effective timeout call, Matias Maccelli fitting in with the second line and the team's lack of response to a pair of greasy plays on Easton Cowan. Then, they run through the roster and gauge which Leafs CAN provide that physical response. Later, Sportsnet reporter Luke Fox stops by (30:33) to share his early impressions of the Leafs, why a strong October is crucial, Auston Matthews' healthier look, how long Cowan can hold on to a top-line spot, the blueline's slow start and the different atmosphere around 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs go back in the win column with a 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Auston Matthews' two-goal performance, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's offensive jump, Easton Cowan getting targeted, and Matthew Knies' potential.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 opens the show with his thoughts ahead of Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Mariners, and looks back on the Jays resilient season so far as they head to Seattle to fight for a chance to come back home later in the series, before giving his keys for Toronto to extend the series (00:00). Then, Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show, jumps on with JD to chat about the Maple Leafs' start to the season, expectations for Easton Cowan after making his NHL debut this week, the team's motivation heading into the year after the Mitch Marner departure, whether or not the Leafs have a lineup that can compete for a Stanley Cup, and what assets they still have to potentially make a move this season (15:41). Later, JD explains his feelings about the Dodgers' success as they take a 2-0 series lead in the NLCS, and touches on Teoscar Hernández' odd reason for switching hotels in Milwaukee (46:18).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 open up today's edition of The FAN Morning Show breaking down the Maple Leafs' 7-4 victory over the Predators to move to 2-2 on the season. They dive into William Nylander's performance after being called out by his coach, Easton Cowan earning the Leafs' player-of-the-game belt, and Auston Matthews' two-goal night. Later, Jensen Lewis (30:00), former MLB pitcher and ViSN analyst, sets the stage ahead of tonight's Game 3 of the ALCS. He focuses in on the importance of Shane Bieber's start, Josh Naylor's sneaky stealing ability, and how the Mariners have been able to shut down the Jays' bats through two games.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 open the second hour with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' performance against the Predators last night. They dive into the blue line's early-season production, what the team can take from the Blue Jays' playbook in 2025, and the new-look depth down the lineup. The boys also chat about Auston Matthews' goal-scoring pace, Easton Cowan's role on the top line, and the state of the first powerplay unit. Later, Ben and Brent set up tonight's massive Game 3 of the ALCS between the Blue Jays and Mariners including Shane Bieber's opportunity to set the team up for success and how to kickstart Toronto's bats on the road.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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' defeats to the Red Wings, William Nylander's evident struggles and Easton Cowan's debut with the team. The guys go around the sports world in the latest edition of Confirm or Deny and Bryan gives out the FanDuel Best Bets.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joined OverDrive to discuss the Maple Leafs' impressions through their decent start, William Nylander's apparent struggles and how John Tavares needs to contribute, Easton Cowan's performance on the first line, Lane Hutson's contract extension and the deal for the team, Brady Tkachuk's injury impact and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Blue Jays down in the ALCS against the Mariners and what has led to the defeats in the series, the Maple Leafs' inconsistency against the Red Wings, the team moving from the Core Four era and Easton Cowan's solid debut with the team. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips joins to discuss the Blue Jays' losing start to the ALCS, if Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage should have been removed and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles and Lane Hutson's contract extension with the Canadiens and the value of the deal.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back at the Maple Leafs dropping both home-and-home games to the Detroit Red Wings, the expectations laid out for William Nylander after three games, Craig Berube continuing to work out the top line now with rookie Easton Cowan slotting in, and who would be the ideal playmaker on their power-play. Then, the guys continue their conversation on Cayden Primeau's incoming debut in net against Nashville and who has stood out from the defensive core to begin the regular 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.

Ben and Brent kick off the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs General Manager and friend of the show! After sharing his thoughts on the Blue Jays' poor start to the ALCS, Gord weighs in on the Maple Leafs' 3-2 defeat to the Red Wings, Easton Cowan's first impressions on the top line, and what needs to change for this team to get back in the win column. Later, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo (25:15) of Mad Dog Radio and ESPN's First Take, joins the boys to discuss the outlook for the Jays ahead of Game 3, how the Mariners' starters line up for the rest of the ALCS, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cooling off following his red-hot ALDS, and Bo Bichette's future with the organization.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 episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Lane Hutson signs extension with Canadiens (9:30) Other potential UFAs who could be getting a new deal anytime soon (14:30) The Sabres are already going through it (21:30) Surprising moments to start the season (23:30) No games on Friday (28:00) Sharks owner interview (36:30) Easton Cowan's debut with Maple Leafs (41:30) Ask CJ Pre Order Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Follow us on Instagram: @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Toronto Maple Leafs pushed late but fell 3-2 to the Detroit Red Wings at ScotiaBank Arena. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' Mitch Marner-sized hole in the top six, Easton Cowan making his NHL debut on the top line, Nicolas Roy earning a larger role, and the predictable 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.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the Maple Leafs and Red Wings' matchup, how Detroit has started the season, Easton Cowan's status to play, the Oilers' redemption after opening defeat, the construction of the team and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss the Maple Leafs and Red Wings' matchup, Easton Cowan nearing his debut and the Oilers' goaltending look. The guys discuss the Blue Jays' ALCS matchup and Maple Leafs' time change of the game against the Red Wings, give their best advice in the latest edition of Dear Hayesy-B and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jonas Siegel for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Giants' win against the Eagles' and Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo leading the team, Todd McLellan's perspective of the Red Wings' opening defeat to the Canadiens, Easton Cowan's status to play with the Maple Leafs, Dustin Wolf playing the back-to-back against the Canucks, Alex Nedeljkovic's gaffes for the Sharks and Cayden Primeau's role in Toronto. TSN NFL Analyst Luke Willson joins to discuss the Giants' victory, the Eagles in a losing skid and Hayes and Bro and O'Win Willson's selections for Week 6 in the NFL.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Gord Stellick (6:05) to get his thoughts on the debut of the new look Leafs roster, how long it could take for Auston Matthews to get acclimated with his new linemates, how the Atlantic Division is shaping up in the first week of the NHL season, and the current state of the Leafs' power-play. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the expectations for Matthews' scoring this season, the uncertainty of Easton Cowan's spot on the roster, before going to the text line to hear your questions on which Blue Jay would most likely translate into becoming a hockey player, Fraser Minten's Boston Bruins debut 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by taking a look at how the Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated last night at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The guys chat about Orion Kerkering's series-deciding error, the Phils' lack of offence, and L.A.'s bullpen deployment. Who would be a better matchup for the Blue Jays in the ALCS: the Tigers or Mariners? Later, the guys turn their attention to the Toronto Maple Leafs. They discuss if there should be any concern about Easton Cowan's development, how the team will deploy the lines this weekend, and expectations for Anthony Stolarz in Joseph Woll's absence, before sharing their thoughts on the impact of Jack Eichel's extension.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 Maple Leafs' head coach Craig Berube (6:19) to chat about his assessment of the team's performance in a season-opening win against the Canadiens, if he'll consider line tinkering early in the year, Matias Maccelli's debut on the top line with Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly's skating, and Easton Cowan potential. Then, Nick, Justin and producer Sam McKee look across the ice on the Montreal Canadiens' first game of the year and how aggressive the Leafs will be in the top-six forward 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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Insiders Darren Dreger and Chris Johnston joins to discuss Kyle Connor's extension with the Jets, Lane Hutson's possible deal in Montreal and Easton Cowan's status in the lineup. The guys dive into Connor Bedard's stance on the Blackhawks, the Maple Leafs moving on from the Brendan Shanahan era and Alex Ovechkin's future with the Capitals and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.

TSN Hockey Insiders Darren Dreger and Chris Johnston joined OverDrive to discuss Kyle Connor's contract extension with the Jets, the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Canadiens and Easton Cowan not playing in the season opener, Lane Hutson's contract expectations, Mattias Ekholm's deal with the Oilers, Connor McDavid's contract ripple effects, the Maple Leafs' season overview and more.

Ahead of the Toronto Maple Leafs kicking off their 2025-26 season against the Montreal Canadiens, the Leafs Hour returns! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee set the stage for the game, discuss Easton Cowan being a healthy scratch for the home opener, the new-look bottom six, and Matias Maccelli's outlook on the top line. Then, they take a wider view and share their expectations and biggest concerns for the Leafs' season. Later, they discuss the pressure on the team to win this season and what's at stake if the Leafs can't stay a Stanley-Cup competitor without Mitch Marner.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 start the second hour by taking the temperature of the city in the aftermath of the Blue Jays loss the Yankees. How comfortable is everyone with today's bullpen day? Later, Joe Bowen, radio voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs, joins the show on the eve of his final season in the booth. He shares his expectations for Auston Matthews this year, his thoughts on the lineup without Mitch Marner, and his view on John Tavares' decision to re-sign. The boys continue the conversation with some storylines they are watching out for, expectations for the forward group, potential fan favourites throughout the lineup, and what Easton Cowan and Nick Robertson's roles will be as the year progresses.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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the NHL season starting, the Panthers and Blackhawks opening on the ice, the Maple Leafs set for the Canadiens to begin the season and Auston Matthews playing healthy for the team and the Blue Jays looking for the series win against the Yankees in the ALDS. Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube joins to discuss the season outlook and approach for the team, Auston Matthews' chemistry on his line and Easton Cowan's role on the team.

Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube joined OverDrive to discuss the Maple Leafs season starting, the relationship with his players, Easton Cowan making his mark on the team and if he plays on the roster, Auston Matthews' stature and gaining chemistry on his line, Anthony Stolarz in the crease, Morgan Rielly's role on the group and more.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee kick off the 2025-26 Maple Leafs' season preview show with their thoughts on the Blue Jays as they head into the Bronx with a chance to close out the Yankees in three games (00:00). Then, the guys pivot to the NHL to discuss Connor McDavid's surprising two-year contract extension, before getting into their thoughts on the Maple Leafs. They touch on the decision to keep Easton Cowan off the opening roster and waive David Kampf, Max Domi's role in the lineup to begin the year, the situation in goal with the uncertainty around Joseph Woll, the expectations for a healthy Auston Matthews with the absence of Mitch Marner, and the evolution of the team in Craig Berube's second year as Head Coach. After the break, the guys give their thoughts on which Leafs might be get the most criticism, as well as their hottest takes for the 2025-26 season (41:48). 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 Sam McKee, Sportsnet 590 The FAN producer and co-host of Leafs Talk, kick off the show with their thoughts on the Blue Jays as they head into the Bronx with a chance to close out the Yankees in three games (00:00). Then, the guys pivot to the NHL to discuss Connor McDavid's surprising two-year contract extension, before getting into their thoughts on the Maple Leafs (12:01). They touch on the decision to keep Easton Cowan off the opening roster and waive David Kampf, Max Domi's role in the lineup to begin the year, the situation in goal with the uncertainty around Joseph Woll, the expectations for a healthy Auston Matthews with the absence of Mitch Marner, and the evolution of the team in Craig Berube's second year as Head Coach. After the break, the guys give their thoughts on which Leafs might be get the most criticism, as well as their hottest takes for the 2025-26 season (44:08).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 kick off Tuesday morning with a look at Connor McDavid's decision to extend his contract in Edmonton below market value. They question why he decided to do this now, how this sets up the Oilers for the upcoming season, and what it means for the upcoming free agent class around the league. Should the NHL Players Association take exception to it? The guys also take some time to talk about the Maple Leafs' choice to send Easton Cowan to the American Hockey League. Will this be more beneficial for his development? Later, Ben and Brent share their initial impressions of Brandon Ingram's debut for the Raptors last night in Denver. To wrap up, the boys look at how both the Dodgers and Brewers have taken a strangle-hold of each of their NLDS matchups, before focusing in on the Jaguars' win over the Chiefs last night.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 kick off the week by reviewing the Blue Jays' dominance over the New York Yankees this weekend. The guys zoom in on Sunday's Game 2 and debate if they can remember a more impressive playoff performance from this team. The dive into Trey Yesavage's historic start and his importance as October rolls on, before looking at Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s breakout weekend at the plate and how that contrasts with what we're seeing from Aaron Judge. Later, Ben and Brent switch gears to the Maple Leafs to discuss Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the roster, along with some recent comments by Mitch Marner. What gives? The boys wrap up with thoughts on the other side of the American League playoff bracket. Would you rather face the Mariners or the Tigers in the ALCS?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.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joined OverDrive to discuss the approach around protecting Anthony Stolarz and the Maple Leafs' response, Scott Laughton's injury and David Kampf on waivers, Easton Cowan's role, the Lightning and Panthers' rivalry, the Futures Day picks and more.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some thoughts on the Leafs' penultimate preseason game, a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, before bringing in Doug MacLean (5:30) for his Off-The-Rails Friday appearance! Mac shares his thoughts on the Leafs' lineup heading into the season, Kirill Kaprizov's mega-deal, the Oilers' outlook in the West, Jackson LaCombe's extension with the Ducks, and the NHL's increased-cap landscape. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the Leafs waiving David Kämpf, Scott Laughton's week-to-week injury and Easton Cowan's camp. Finally, they close out the week by answering your questions on 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.

Ben and Brent start the second hour talking Maple Leafs with former General Manager and friend of the show, Gord Stellick! He dives into Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the team, what's best for his development, the state of the team's goaltending depth, and what Auston Matthews' next contact might look like given the expanding salary cap. Later, Ben and Brent listen back to some audio from the Blue Jays' recent media availability (25:40). They break down what was said about Bo Bichette's status, how they expect Trey Yesavage to be deployed, who will make the cut for the team's playoff roster, and how to best structure to rotation.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 reacts to the results from the first day of postseason baseball, including Tarik Skubal's dominant performance for the Tigers and the comeback by the Red Sox to beat the Yankees, before giving his ranking of the best playoffs in sports (00:00). James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs' offseason and training camp news with real games just a week away (9:44). They get into the expectations for this group after losing Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews' health and ability to shoot the puck at an elite level, Anthony Stolarz' contract extension with Joseph Woll's continued absence, Easton Cowan likely breaking camp with the Leafs on the fourth line to start the season, and the tough decisions to be made with the bottom six. After the break, JD looks at the latest chapter in the Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention reports after he spoke on the subject at the Clippers' media day (46:33).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 start Tuesday morning looking at some of the lineup questions concerning the Toronto Maple Leafs! Do the guys expect Easton Cowan to start the season with the big club? Who should slot onto the top line to play alongside Auston Matthews? Is James Reimer's lack of involvement a good sign for the return of Joseph Woll? The guys take a closer look at the NHL's top 100 player list and question if Matthews being ranked 15th is a fair assessment, or if he should take that personally. They also chat about what the loss of Aleksander Barkov will mean for Panthers and the Atlantic Division as a whole. Later, Ben and Brent turn their attention to the pair of Monday night games in the NFL! They discuss Tyreek Hill's injury, the Jets' case to be the worst team in football, and the state of the Bengals in Joe Burrow's absence. To wrap up the hour, the guys share their thoughts on Kawhi Leonard's answers regarding potential salary cap circumvention at Clippers media day, and if they expect any ramifications.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 EP314 we talked some Jays, Easton Cowan and Morgan back as PP QB. We also unvieled our top 5 hockey people we dislike.  Trevor rated his Lake Louise experience

Former Leafs winger and TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson on Maccelli's great preseason so far, if the Panthers will decline without Barkov, what Barkov's injury means for the Atlantic division, impact of the playoff salary cap, Reimer signing a PTO with the Leafs, Easton Cowan's good preseason, TSN Top 50 list and more!

Elliotte Friedman has suggested twice in the past week that the Kirill Kaprizov contract situation makes him believe that there is tampering going on. Will the NHL do anything about it? Can they? It's been a tough month for hall of fame goalies as Bernie Parent and Ed Giacomin passed away last week.  All this plus we look to the upcoming season and what we might expect with some off the wall predictions.   Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Dallas Drake Shoutout - Nathaniel from Edmonton -been listening Sending stickers News  Kirill Kaprizov - turned down 8 x $16,000,000  Friedman: ON 32 thoughts said his take was that since it didn't get accepted, Kaprizov's camp must believe they have an offer higher elsewhere.  He then said on The Fan Hockey Show - “I do believe there has been tampering going on. I'll never be able to prove it, but I believe it.”  Will this be the case where the NHL finally gets to drop the hammer on teams.   Who is it?  Oilers McDavid - waiting for Kaprizov to sign largest deal?  Friedman says he thinks when McDavid signs, we will be very surprised at how low it will be Zack Hyman - will be out for a month at least recovering from wrist surgery    Key Departures / Losses Player Role / Impact What the Oilers Lose Evander Kane Big, physical winger; provided playoff grit; scored some clutch goals in their run. New York Post+3ESPN.com+3NHL+3 Loss of experience, net-front presence, and some scoring ability on the wing. Cap space freed up. Puckpedia+1 John Klingberg Veteran defenseman, could move the puck and helped on power plays. Daily Faceoff+1 Leaves a gap in puck-moving defense; need someone to replace his skill set. Daily Faceoff Corey Perry Veteran winger, presence in locker room; some scoring and depth contributions. ESPN.com+1 Less veteran depth up front; more need for younger players or middle-6 to step up. FlamesNation Major Additions & Re-Signings Player What They Bring / Role Expectations or Potential Andrew Mangiapane (F) Free agent wing; solid two-way game; brings energy and speed; adds depth to forward group. NHL Likely to slot into middle-6; expected to provide secondary scoring and help in puck retrieval/forecheck. NHL Curtis Lazar Depth forward; solid veteran; can move between lines; helps with penalty killing or bottom-6 work. NHL+1 Probably not a game changer offensively, but gives the Oilers more stable options in depth and more flexibility in line matchups. NHL Evan Bouchard (D) Re-signed to a long(er) deal; one of their young top-defensemen; carries big responsibility. NHL+2Puckpedia+2 Expected to be a top pairing or heavy minutes defenseman; important part of their transition and stability at blue line. Puckpedia+1 Vasily Podkolzin (F) Signed a 3-year extension; was fairly productive; brings physicality (hits/blocked shots) as well as modest offensive contributions. Reuters+1 Should see him keep developing; potentially more trusted in key situations; might take on bigger role if injuries or slumps hit. Reuters Defense & Goaltending Defense: Largely stable. Outside of Klingberg's departure, many of the same names remain. There's some competition for depth defense spots: Ty Emberson is in the mix, as is Troy Stecher. Daily Faceoff+1 Key defensemen (like Bouchard, Ekholm, Nurse, Kulak, and Jake Walman) will need to hold up; some have had criticism but generally the group is considered good, if not perfect. Daily Faceoff Goaltending: The plan is to stick with Stuart Skinner as the “starter” with Calvin Pickard backing him up. The Hockey News They brought in a new goalie coach (Peter Aubrey) to try to improve that tandem rather than making a big signing or trade in that area. The Hockey News   Cap / Roster Space & Composition The Oilers are tight on cap space. They currently project very little wiggle room (just a few hundred thousand) under the cap. Puckpedia They added some depth cheap, and held on to core players like Bouchard, Draisaitl, McDavid, etc. Puckpedia+2NHL+2 The forward group has been revamped a bit — more balance, more depth. Mangiapane and Lazar add to that. NHL+1   What to Watch / Weaknesses & Question Marks Goalie performance — with essentially the same tandem, how much improvement will come from coaching changes vs. in-net execution? If Skinner or Pickard struggle, the team may regret not pursuing a more proven backup or starter. Defensive consistency — the blue line has high expectations, especially with departures and aging players. How well do the depth defenders perform? Will the pairings hold up under playoff pressure? Secondary scoring / depth contributions — losing Evander Kane is a noticeable hit in terms of grit and clutch goals. The burden will shift more onto middle lines and depth forwards to chip in. McDavid contract / future — McDavid enters 2025-26 in the final year of his current contract. There is active discussion / confidence from management that he'll sign an extension, but the uncertainty looms. Reuters Special teams — penalty kill was mediocre last season; power play always under the microscope with McDavid/Draisaitl. How much the coaching tweaks help will be critical. Daily Faceoff LEAFS Major Departures Player Role / Impact What They Leave Behind Mitch Marner Top-6 forward, key playmaker. Trailed Auston Matthews on many scoring charts. Big offensive void, particularly in assists and secondary scoring. Reuters+1 Ryan Reaves Enforcer / physical presence, veteran depth forward. NHL+1 Less physical grit, fewer intimidation matchups. Need others to pick up that edge. Pontus Holmberg Depth forward, role player. NHL+1 Loss of depth, especially useful in centre / bottom-6 roles. Max Pacioretty Veteran winger, scoring ability though recent decline. NHL+1 Leaves space for younger wingers or new signings to step up. Others also left / not re-signed: some depth forwards, fringe roster spots. hockeypatrol.com+1     Key Additions & Signings Player What They Bring Role / Expectations Nicolas Roy Acquired in the Marner trade. Good two-way forward, can chip in scoring from bottom 6. Reuters+1   Matias Maccelli Younger forward, decent upside. Could slide into top-6 if needed. NHL   Dakota Joshua Physical forward, heavy hitter, adds depth. Reuters+1   Henry Thrun Defenseman acquired from San Jose. Adds youth / depth on the blue line. NHL   Michael Pezzetta Signed to a two-year deal. Depth forward, physicality. NHL   Re-Signings & Extensions John Tavares agreed to a 4-year extension. Provides veteran leadership and scoring. Reuters Matthew Knies signed a 6-year, $46.5M deal, becoming more of a foundational piece. The Times of India Goaltending: Anthony Stolarz is in contract extension talks after a strong season. The Times of India   Roster & Cap Implications The team loses a high-impact forward (Marner), which both frees up some cap & puts pressure on finding or developing scoring elsewhere. The Hockey News+2hockeypatrol.com+2 Expect more responsibility for existing players (e.g. Knies) and for new arrivals like Maccelli or Roy to fill the offensive gaps. Depth players and prospects are in line to get more opportunity. Names like Easton Cowan, William Villeneuve, etc., are under watch. NHL   What to Watch / Question Marks Who steps into top-6 scoring alongside Matthews and Nylander. That line is going to be more scrutinized this season. How the Leafs adjust defensively with the incoming younger D-corps (Thrun etc.), and whether the blue line depth is improved. Goaltending consistency: Stolarz's extension talks suggest they want stability there. Joseph Woll's role likely stays important. The Hockey News Whether the loss of Marner and Pacioretty will hurt in the playoffs more than during the regular season, especially in tight matchups. Goalie deaths - Bernie Parent, Ed Giacomin passed away - 3 legendary goalies in a short span  Guess the 5th  Off the Wall predictions - provide 3 - we can go back and forth alternating our predictions. Discuss each and the likelihood of happening.  ChatGPT's  Goalie hits 10 points 100 point Defenceman - Makar, Hughes, Fox? NHL Game gets retro-outdoor twist - wooden sticks, old padding,  Cannections: Last week Ken Dryden, Vladislav Tretiak, Eric Lindros, Jarome Iginla - none of them played for the team that drafted them This week - William Nylander, David Pastrnak, Patrick Kane, Andrei Vasilevskii Crazy Stat - There are more coaches entering their first game with current team than there are coaches who have been with their team for 2 or more years. 

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning celebrating a big Blue Jays victory over the Red Sox last night. They chat about the emotion surrounding Daulton Varsho's grand slam, the palpable sense of relief that followed, and if they remember a bigger home run since José Bautista's iconic blast. The guys also share how impressive yesterday's bullpen day was and if they would consider using the combo of Louis Varland and Eric Lauer in the postseason. Later, Ben and Brent turn their attention to the Maple Leafs' 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens. They dive into Easton Cowan's fit on the fourth line to start the season and what's best for his development, before discussing if the team should consider alternatives in net given the Joseph Woll news. The boys close out the hour with thoughts on Seahawks' narrow victory over the Cardinals on Thursday Night Football and debate if Marvin Harrison Jr. is trending towards bust territory.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.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan and Frank Corrado for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The discuss the Blue Jays free fall, Yankees catching up to the Jays, Scherzer's struggles in December and Kirk being thrown out at first by an outfielder. We also welcome Darren Dreger and Chris Johnston for a TSN hockey insider roundtable to discuss latest on Easton Cowan, Stolarz' possible extension, why Kaprizov might make more than McDavid and more!

TSN hockey insiders Darren Dreger and Chris Johnston join the guys around the table to discuss Easton Cowan playing on the 4th line, Leafs players on thin ice, the market for Kampf, the latest on Stolarz' extension talks, and why Kaprizov could make more than McDavid

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome Oilers analyst Jason Gregor (5:09) to the show to discuss the angst in Edmonton as Connor McDavid remains without an extension. They get into McDavid's mindset, what moves the Oilers can make to entice him to stay, and how the team looks beyond the expiring superstar. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss whether the Leafs or Oilers would be interested in recently waived goalie Connor Ingram, Easton Cowan's chances of making the Leafs' lineup, and where David Kämpf and Calle Järnkrok fit within the Leafs' 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.

Ben and Brent continue into the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! Gord shares his thoughts on Joseph Woll's absence, where it leaves the team moving forward, Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the team out of camp, and the ceiling of this group heading into the 2025-26 season! Later, the guys review Collin Morikawa's comments on what he wants to hear and see from the American crowd this weekend at the Ryder Cup. After the break, Ben and Brent turn their attention to the Blue Jays' continued collapse (26:12). They voice their concerns about José Berríos' usage last night, how to view this season if the division lead does slip away, and the added weight this postseason carries for guys like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Should we start to question his September and playoff struggles a little more now? The guys wrap up this hour with thoughts on Bo Bichette's rising price tag as the Jays' offensive struggles continue in his absence, along with why this series against the Red Sox could serve as a potential Wild Card preview.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 Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving (4:48) to share some thoughts on the offseason and the team heading into the 2025-26 season. The GM discusses the slow summer across the NHL, the ongoing search for a top-six forward, Easton Cowan's encouraging camp, the options in net in Joseph Woll's absence, Anthony Stolarz's contract negotiations, competition in the bottom-six, and Morgan Rielly's shape entering the year. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to talk Jonathan Toews' return to NHL ice with the Winnipeg Jets, the new playoff salary cap rules, and the Leafs' biggest need for 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by reviewing the Blue Jays' tough loss to the Red Sox last night that closed the gap in the American League East down to one game. They dive into George Springer's double that was called foul, Kevin Gausman's potential final start of the regular season, and how much pressure the team is feeling following the Yankees' win over the White Sox yesterday. Is today's game a must-win? The guys also take a look at the Tigers' continued collapse of the AL Central and Tarik Skubal's uncharacteristic performance against the Guardians. Later on, Ben and Brent focus their attention on last night's Maple Leafs preseason home opener. The boys share what they saw from the Toronto's starters, before getting into Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the team and the impact of Joseph Woll's absence.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.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines for the Maple Leafs entering the season, the players to watch on the team, Matias Maccelli and Max Domi's spot on the first line, Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the roster, Jonathan Toews' return, William Nylander's role and more.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee pick up on yesterday's conversation around offseason contract drama with a look at Quinn Hughes' situation with the Vancouver Canucks. Then, they discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' netminding position with Anthony Stolarz eligible for an extension and Joseph Woll taking a personal leave, the pressure on Auston Matthews this year, and whether there's concern the Leafs miss the playoffs this season. Finally, they review the Leafs' camp roster, including the bubble players, where Easton Cowan fits in, the New York Rangers naming J.T. Miller captain, 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.

Join Bryan Hayes and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Football Analyst Luke Willson joins to dive into the NFL Week 3 headlines, the Lions and Ravens on Monday Night Football and the CFL league changes. The guys discuss Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the Maple Leafs, CFL commissioner Stewart Johnston joins to discuss the significant changes in the CFL and Bryan gives his FanDuel Best Bets.