Podcast appearances and mentions of John Tavares

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins square off in a Remembrance Day showdown at Scotiabank Arena — and Zack Phillips is live immediately after the final horn on Leafs Nation After Dark! Win or lose, Zack breaks down every major storyline from Game 15, including how the Matthews-Nylander-Knies line performed against one of the NHL's toughest defensive teams, whether John Tavares and Nic Robertson kept the secondary scoring rolling, and how Toronto's blue line managed without Chris Tanev. He'll dive into Craig Berube's in-game adjustments, the impact of Scott Laughton's return, and whether the Leafs' heavier identity continued to show up against the league-leading Bruins. From goaltending analysis to power-play concerns and player grades, it's your home for instant reaction, hot takes, and fan calls.Tune in live, drop your thoughts in the chat, and subscribe for full post-game coverage all season long on Leafs Nation After Dark!#LeafsForever #LeafsNation #TLNAfterDark #TorontoMapleLeafs #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #MatthewKnies #JohnTavares #NHL #Hockey #ZackPhillips #LeafsGameDay #LeafsVsBruins #MapleLeafs #BruinsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

The Toronto Maple Leafs face the Carolina Hurricanes on the second night of a back-to-back, and Zack Phillips breaks it all down in tonight's Leafs Nation 401 pregame show presented by bet365. After a sloppy loss to the Boston Bruins that saw Anthony Stolarz pulled and defensive lapses pile up, Toronto looks for a response against one of the NHL's most structured, well-coached teams. Zack dives into every major storyline — from Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Matthew Knies needing to rebound at even strength, to Nic Robertson's growing role beside John Tavares and Bobby McMann. He breaks down Scott Laughton's injury update, the defensive struggles of Simon Benoit and Philippe Myers, the team's ongoing power-play issues, and why focus — not talent — remains the Maple Leafs' biggest obstacle right now. Plus, Zack unveils his Bet365 Best Bet and how Bobby McMann's top-six opportunity could turn into sneaky value.#LeafsForever #LeafsNation #TLNAfterDark #TorontoMapleLeafs #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #MatthewKnies #JohnTavares #NicRobertson #BobbyMcMann #ZackPhillips #LeafsGameDay #LeafsVsHurricanes #NHL #Hockey #Bet365SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night, their third straight win. They discuss Craig Berube's system, the stars rounding into form, Matias Maccelli's play after being scratched, Dakota Joshua getting more comfortable, and whether Max Domi will enter the press-box rotation. Then, they get into Anthony Stolarz's heavy workload and project when Joseph Woll will draw back in. Later, Sportsnet Leafs reporter Luke Fox (32:43) weighs in on Auston Matthews' role in the team's recent streak, John Tavares pushing for a spot on Team Canada, Matthews' leadership, Matthew Knies' playmaking, and who will be the odd man out from the Leafs' bottom six.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 roll to a 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth at home. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Scott Laughton's impactful return to the lineup, a new appreciation for John Tavares, Auston Matthews driving the play, and Matias Maccelli's two-point night against his former 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by recapping the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-3 win over Utah Mammoth last night. They share their takeaways from the game including how good the Leafs can be when their best players perform, John Tavares' form as he leads the league in 5-on-5 points, and the celebrations following JT's 501st career goal. The boys also touch on how Matias Maccelli changes the equation for the forward group, the play of Dakota Joshua, and Auston Matthews' three-game goal streak. Later, Ben and Brent turn their attention to Alexander Ovechkin 900th career goal last night, and Jordan Binnington's slight of hand to try and steal the puck. Speaking of Binnington, the boys open a discussion on who should start for Team Canada in the 2026 Olympics, before debating the etiquette of scoring a round of golf in offseason conditions.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 Alberga & Jay Rosehill break down Toronto's 5-3 win over Utah — their third straight victory. Matias Maccelli made a statement in his first game against his former team, picking up a goal and an assist, while John Tavares was honoured pregame for reaching the 500-goal milestone and added a goal and an assist of his own. Plus, the boys dissect Easton Cowan's demotion to the AHL & the next steps for Joseph Woll as he inches closer to a potential return.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake

Get your Wednesday started with another episode of 3IP!  On the latest episode, the fellas got into the Blue Jays run to the World Series, John Tavares hitting 500 career goals, PWHL expansion and more!  Content warning:  On this week's episode, we also got into the story of a Stony Creek, Ontario hockey team being put on probation, a story reported on by TSN's Rick Westhead. The story deals with mature subject matter, and our discussion goes from the 34:51 mark to 46:24. We understand if you want to skip past this part of the podcast.    Follow the show on Twitter and Instagram: @toronto3rd   

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the hour sharing their reactions to Chris Tanev's on-ice collision, how the Leafs could change the way they play after the incident, Easton Cowan finding the net for his first NHL goal, Nick Robertson's increased production, if Sammy Blais has convinced Craig Berube to become a mainstay, and David Kämpf's future in Toronto. Then, former NHLer and Monday Night Hockey analyst Jody Shelley (30:45) stops by to chat about the Pittsburgh Penguins' potential to sneak into the playoffs, Evgeni Malkin's biggest adjustment to his game, how Auston Matthews can learn from Sidney Crosby's experience in playing alongside different linemates throughout his career, and John Tavares' presence in the Leafs' locker room. 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.

Game 13 brings the focus back to Toronto as the Maple Leafs host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday Night Hockey! Zack Phillips breaks down every key storyline ahead of puck drop — from William Nylander's return to the lineup and Easton Cowan's spark alongside John Tavares, to Nick Robertson's push to prove he belongs in the top six. He digs into Craig Berube's lineup decisions, including Matthew Knies staying with Auston Matthews on the top line, and what those combinations mean for Toronto's offensive depth and identity. Zack also touches on the blue line adjustments with Chris Tanev out and Philippe Myers stepping in, plus Anthony Stolarz getting the start opposite Tristan Jarry as the Leafs look to steady their season against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.Then it's the Bet365 Best Bet, where Zack lays out his biggest wager of the year — going all-in on William Nylander's shot total and explaining why the returning winger could be firing on all cylinders. Tune in, drop your predictions in the comments, and make sure to subscribe for full postgame coverage tonight on TLN After Dark and Leafs Nation 401!#LeafsForever #LetsGoPens #NHL #Hockey #LeafsNation401 #TLNAfterDark #TorontoMapleLeafs #PittsburghPenguins #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #JohnTavares #SidneyCrosby #EvgeniMalkin #Bet365 #NHLHighlightsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

The legendary play by play voice of the Maple Leafs joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill. He weighed in on Toronto's rocky October & where the team goes from here. Additionally, Bowen dished on the new additions & what the team needs to do get things back on track. Also, Bowen apologized - which he didn't need to - for his call of John Tavares' 500th career goal. Lastly, he previewed November 14th, the night Joe will be getting roasted as part of a celebrity roast in Markham MC'ed by Jesse Ralph, the son of Joe's long-time broadcast partner Jim.

The Leafs were doubled up by Columbus in a rough night all around—Cayden Primeau struggled and the team looked disjointed. The fellas discuss the ongoing conversation surrounding Easton Cowan’s development amid Toronto’s perennially high expectations. John Tavares quietly hit 500 goals amid the loss, a milestone Ray says is best celebrated later. Elsewhere, Brad Marchand took a leave from the Panthers to support a grieving family friend—an act of compassion reminding everyone what truly matters. Meanwhile, Ottawa, Utah, New Jersey, and Pittsburgh—all praised on the last pod—promptly lost in Tuesday’s Frozen Frenzy, with chaos in Pittsburgh including disallowed goals and Crosby’s mysterious misconduct. In Vancouver, hard skating drills raised eyebrows as Adam Foote tried to jumpstart a depleted lineup as he saw fit considering the team's limited practice time. Plus, extensions for Thomas Harley and Logan Cooley, both 8 years north of $10M per, signal the new going rate for emerging stars in a rising-cap era. Then in Ask Ray and Dregs Anything... rapid fire featuring talking hockey on days off, impressive & underperforming teams, dog-doo conundrums and Hallowe'een hypotheticals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee dive into why they think there's a work ethic problem amongst the Maple Leafs this year after their 6-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, Auston Matthews not being a threat on offence, and John Tavares scoring his 500th goal. Then, Gord Stellick stops by (30:12) to chat about not seeing a sense of urgency from the Leafs' roster, why Easton Cowan can use a change in scenery for his development, and how Craig Berube can shift the team's mindset. 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.

John Tavares scored his 500th career NHL goal, but the Toronto Maple Leafs fell 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss Craig Berube's impact behind the bench, William Nylander's absence, Auston Matthews' non-threatening play, and a night to forget for Cayden Primeau.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 Thursday's show by breaking down the Blue Jays victory in Game 5 to move one win away from a World Series title. They look back on Trey Yesavage's dominant seven-inning outing and his impact on the Blue Jays' postseason run, before examining how the team managed to get to Blake Snell despite missing George Springer. The boys also highlight Davis Schneider's instant payoff in the leadoff role and John Schneider's decision to start Addison Barger against a lefty as signs of managerial growth. After the break, Ben and Brent take some time to discuss the Maple Leafs' loss to the Blue Jackets, John Tavares' 500th goal, and the concerns arising from the team's performance.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 Jays score all the runs they need in their first at bats, Trey Yesavage makes history, and the saddest 500th career goal for John Tavares

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto's ugly 6-3 loss in Columbus — a night that saw John Tavares notch his 500th career goal. They dive into what went wrong, why October always seems to be a rollercoaster for the Leafs, and what needs to change as the season rolls on. Additionally, Prime Monday Night Hockey's Andi Petrillo drops by to dish on her new book & Toronto rocky start to the 2025-26 campaign.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake

The Toronto Maple Leafs hit rock bottom in Game 11 — falling 6-3 to the Columbus Blue Jackets in what Zack Phillips calls “one of the most embarrassing efforts I've ever seen.” From straight-legged shifts to lifeless backchecks, TLN After Dark pulls no punches breaking down an uninspired night that raised serious questions about leadership, identity, and effort inside Toronto's locker room.Zack sounds off on a group that looked disconnected and disinterested — from John Tavares's milestone 500th goal being overshadowed by another defensive collapse, to Auston Matthews and William Nylander struggling to spark any response. He examines Craig Berube's frustration, the “country-club” mentality haunting this core, and why the Leafs' lack of buy-in, attention to detail, and compete level is dooming them early in the season.From Columbus's hustle led by Adam Fantilli, Johnny Gaudreau, and Zach Werenski to Toronto's alarming five-on-one giveaways, this episode is as raw as it gets — frustration, accountability, and truth about what's really happening in Leafs Nation.Presented by bet365 and Uber Eats, this edition of TLN After Dark delivers a passionate postgame like no other — the rant, the reality, and the reaction Leafs fans have been waiting for.#LeafsForever #GoLeafsGo #LeafsNation #TLNAfterDark #TorontoMapleLeafs #LeafsVsBlueJackets #LeafsHockey #NHL #Hockey #NHL2025 #ZackPhillips #AustonMatthews #WilliamNylander #JohnTavares #MitchMarner #MorganRielly #CraigBerube #ColumbusBlueJackets #JohnnyGaudreau #AdamFantilli #ZachWerenski #ElvisMerzlikins #bet365 #UberPartnerSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

The Maple Leafs team host joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to recap Toronto's 4-3 win over Calgary & look ahead to the Columbus game, too. Additionally, he dished on Matthew Knies, John Tavares, Max Domi, & the level of urgency behind the scenes over the rollercoaster first month. Leslie also some shed some light on Joseph Woll's return and Scott Laughton's, too.

The former Leaf & Flame joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to weigh in John Tavares' pursuit of 500 goals & what it was like to be on team when Mats Sundin hit the milestone. Additionally, he dished on Auston Matthews, Calgary's ugly start, and the importance of having a strong October.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill preview Toronto's home date with the Calgary Flames. John Tavares is sitting on 499 career goals — can he hit the 500 mark on home ice? Plus, it's another return for Nazem Kadri, whose name is once again surfacing in trade rumours. Also, Matt Stajan, who played for both the Leafs & Flames, drops by the show.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake

Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the upcoming "Celebrity Hockey Classic" featuring NHL Alumni and Nick, Justin and producer Sam McKee with proceeds supporting Easter Seals Ontario, before looking back at participating in the Winter Olympics, the importance of representing your country on the ice, Matthews Knies' potential and the pressure to perform in the big markets. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam recap the Leafs' back-to-back against the Buffalo Sabres, Jake McCabe's controversial hit, the 3rd line's emergence, Nick Robertson on the top line, John Tavares' consistency, the comparisons between the club's performance heading into November from 2024 and this season, and Craig Berube's comments on Joseph Woll's return-to-play process. 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.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Jeff Marek!We kick things off with the red-hot Utah Mammoth and their 7-game win streak. With a young core firing on all cylinders and Schmaltz excelling on his new contract, how high can this team go?Next, we dive into the St. Louis Blues' struggles, from scoring woes to goalie confidence issues. Can Joel Hofer bounce back, and how much do they miss Zach Bolduc?The energy picks up with the New Jersey Devils' 8-game winning streak, where Jake Allen and Jacob Markstrom are shining.We discuss some classic hockey jersey debates—Avalanche in Nordiques jerseys, Hurricanes in Whalers jerseys—and reflect on retired numbers.Then we celebrate major player milestones: Nikita Kucherov hits 1,000 points, and John Tavares nears 500 goals. Could Tavares be on a Hall of Fame trajectory?Producer Pat joins for a Buy or Sell segment: Can the Minnesota Wild hold their playoff spot? Will Jack Hughes hit 100 points for the first time? Are the Penguins sellers at the trade deadline?We close with the Calgary Flames' scoring struggles and whether their season might already be in jeopardy.Want to hear more from Jason and the entire DFO team? Subscribe to our YouTubeYou can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TSN Leafs Reporter Mark Masters on the Leafs flying under the radar, Joseph Woll's status, and John Tavares being one goal away from 500.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill recap Toronto's weekend split with the Buffalo Sabres. The boys discuss John Tavares closing in on 500 career goals, Joseph Woll's return, & the team's ongoing injury concerns. Plus, Daily Faceoff's Matthew Barnaby drops by to dissect the Leafs' 4-4-1 start.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake

The former NHLer & Daily Faceoff contributor joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto's twin bill with the Buffalo Sabres. He dished on Jake McCabe lowering the boom on both Bowen Byram & Alex Tuch. Additionally, Barnaby broke down what makes John Tavares great. In addition to that, we talked Atlantic Division and where the Leafs are at as they approach the 10 game mark of the early season.

Game 9 of the 2025–26 season is in the books — and the Toronto Maple Leafs narrowly escape Buffalo with a 4–3 overtime win thanks to the late-game heroics of captain John Tavares! Zack Phillips delivers a rapid postgame reaction, breaking down how the Leafs avoided full-blown panic after another sloppy defensive showing. From Nic Robertson's first-line goal and Easton Cowan's relentless forecheck to Jake McCabe's massive, tone-setting hit and fight, Zack analyzes the rare bursts of emotion this team showed despite ongoing concerns. He also dives into the absence of William Nylander, Morgan Rielly's return, an alarming goaltending situation with Primo and Hildeby, the Leafs' lack of sustained possession, and a power play that continues to let them down. Plus: Bet365 Best Bet recap, grading the performance, and celebrating Tavares' 499th career goal as Toronto grinds out a much-needed two points.Chapters:00:00 OT win avoids Leafs panic00:28 Goalie situation gets messy (Primo & Hildeby)01:20 Nylander out, Rielly returns02:52 Nic Robertson scores on the top line03:55 Jake McCabe's massive hit + fight sparks emotion05:47 Power play continues to struggle06:34 Passing and rush defense collapse08:36 Dakota Joshua ties it up09:55 John Tavares OT winner + 499th career goal10:34 Bet365 Best Bet recap11:16 Play of the Game: Jake McCabe11:35 Final grade: D+ but two points secured12:40 What's next on TLN After Dark#LeafsForever #TLNAfterDark #TorontoMapleLeafs #NHL #GoLeafsGoSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the hour reacting to the news of goaltender Joseph Woll rejoining the team to resume team activities as part of his return-to-play, before going into the debut of Craig Berube's new top line pairings and expectations against the Buffalo Sabres, Matthews Knies playing alongside John Tavares, and Easton Cowan slotting in for the healthy-scratched Nick Robertson. Then, NHL on Sportsnet's colour analyst Craig Simpson (31:50) weighs in on the effect of Woll's absence from the team, shuffling their two top lines, Robertson's future with the Leafs, and the reunion between William Nylander and 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee weigh in on Craig Berube's changes promoting Bobby McMann and William Nylander to the top line with Auston Matthews, while Matthew Knies and Matias Maccelli move down with John Tavares. Then, they debate what Auston Matthews' leadership role is and what it should be. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam head to The Leafs Line, hearing your calls and questions on the Maple Leafs' start to their 2025-26 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.

His voice has boomed across the airwaves of Canada for almost four-and-a-half decades. After the 2025-26 season, Joe Bowen will retire from behind the Maple Leafs microphone but not before hoping to make the one call Leafs fans have waited for since 1967.Bowen joins Neil and Vic for an enlightening conversation covering his career, his famous moniker and his memories from a Hall-of-Fame career.IN THIS EPISODE:[02:15] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To pays a lot of attention to Brad Marchand's return Boston for the first time since the March trade as well as the first meeting of the last two number one overall draft picks.[09:53] - Joe Bowen joins the show and, with the Blue Jays having made the 2025 World Series, Neil poses the question whether the Maple Leafs have any more pressure having gone with a Stanley Cup since 1967. [12:00] - Calling Leaf games for the first time in 10 years without Mitch Marner.[14:24] - The difference of how Marner and John Tavares - both hometown players - dealt with the pressure of playing in Toronto.[18:20] - The latest drama in TO - this one centered around goaltender Anthony Stolarz. [19:52] - Going back to the beginning of Bowen's career as a broadcaster leading up to him getting the pxp gig for the Leafs in 1982. [22:04] - The origin and legend of Holy Mackinaw! [24:20] - Bowen's first game doing Leafs pxp, Oct. 6, 1982 in Chicago Stadium.[26:13] - Working in the two cathedrals of hockey in Toronto: Maple Leaf Gardens and Scotiabank Arena. [29:18] - Neil and Joe share some laughs about the French's Cup - a two-game exhibition series played between the Rangers and Leafs in September 1993. [30:18] - The favorite team Joe has covered during his career.[33:10] - Neil follows up on a point on the importance of supportive ownership of a franchise. [35:25] - The upcoming honor on Dec. 16 against the same club Bowen first called his first Leafs game against, the Chicago Blackhawks. [38:16] - Bowen will call his 3800th game in January. Does a particular call stand out...or has that script yet to be written? [40:29] - With a 44-year career winding down, Joe shares what his contributions to hockey and Canadian/Maple Leafs culture has meant to him.[42:59] - The difference between calling radio vs. TV.[48:12] - Speaking with Joe Bowen brought Neil back to being a young boy growing up in Toronto.[50:02] - Injury updates and other notes from around the NHL. X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #ShortShifts #NYCentric #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #NeilSmith #VicMorren #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #BradMarchand #EetuLuostarinen #CarterVerhaeghe #JeremySwayman #AndrewPeeke #MatthewSchaefer #MacklinCelebrini #MarekZidlicky #LaneHutson #WillSmith #DylanGuenther #MartinNecas #JoeBowen #HolyMackinaw! #JohnTavares #JoePrimeau #BusherJackson #DaveKeon #GeorgeArmstrong #DarrylSittler #VladimirGuererroJr #AustonMatthews #MarcMessier #DavidOrtiz #MikeWalton #MitchMarner #WilliamNylander #ScottLaughton #StevenLorentz #NotreDameFootball #GreenBayPackers #JerryJones #MicahParsons #AnthonyStolarz #JohnnyBower #JohnBrophy...

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.

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 2 on OverDrive! TSN NFL Analyst Luke Willson joins to discuss the headlines for Week 5 in the NFL, the Browns quarterback choices and Hayes and Bro's selections for the Thursday Night Football matchup. The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' roster for their preseason tilt against the Red Wings, John Tavares' goal projections, they hand out their best advice in Dear Hayesy-B and Hayes gives his Best Bets.

In this Summer Coolers edition of NHL Wraparound, Neil Smith and Vic Morren turn their sights to the Toronto Maple Leafs, a franchise with sky-high expectations and one of the longest championship droughts in professional sports.Despite finishing first in the Atlantic Division with 108 points, the Leafs fell in seven games to Florida—with especially disappointing efforts in Games 5 and 7. And this offseason, the biggest domino fell: Mitch Marner was traded to Vegas for center Nicolas Roy, ending his nine-year tenure with the team.With Matthew Knies elevated to the new "Core Four", is this version of the Leafs any closer to a Cup? Or are we staring down another April collapse?

Nathan from Apples and Ginos is here to report on the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jesse and Victor interview Nate about returning pros Auston Matthews, William Nylander, John Tavares, Matthew Knies, Mattias Maccelli, Bobby McMann, Max Domi, Morgan Reilly, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, and Joseph Woll. In Cat's Instincts, Cat Silverman of InGoal mag breaks down Artur Akhtyamov and Dennis Hildeby.  In the Dynasty Dig, Victor breaks down Easton Cowan, Noah Chadwick, and William Villeneuve with the help of scouting reports from FHL Scout Chris and X polls from NHL Rank King Mason Black. Have a listen! Our show is part of the Dobber Podcast Network and sponsored by Fantrax.com. Email fantasyhockeylife@gmail.com and ask to join our free discord. Join our Patreon at Patreon.com/fantasyhockeylife for rankings, bonus podcasts, in-depth prospect reports with video, show notes and more. Check out our YouTube for more prospect videos at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQPYVXp3foOcvh7344fjKmA. Listen and subscribe wherever podcasts are posted - and give us 5 stars! We want to be your best place to talk about the game of dynasty fantasy hockey

JD starts with his thoughts on the NHL schedule release, the potential lack of anticipation for Mitch Marner's return to Toronto, and the comparison to John Tavares' return to Long Island after signing with the Maple Leafs (00:00). Rob Longley, Toronto Sun Blue Jays reporter joins the show to chat about JD's burning questions for the Jays heading into the unofficial second half of the MLB season (07:04). They discuss the need for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to improve at the plate, the situation the front office finds itself in, predictions for the Blue Jays rotation should they make the playoffs, George Springer's resurgence and whether or not it can be sustained, and the chances that Anthony Santander gets going when he returns to the lineup. Later, JD gives his thoughts on Shane Gillis hosting job at the ESPY's, reporting around the Maple Leafs regarding Nazem Kadri and Morgan Rielly, and Scottie Scheffler's comments ahead of The Open Championship (37:44).  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 dive into Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights' trade saga, John Tavares and Matthew Knies signing an extension with the Maple Leafs, Aaron Ekblad remaining with the Panthers and Brad Marchand's stock in the league. They give their viewpoints on Evan Bouchard re-signing with the Oilers, Edmonton's outlook for contracts on the team, Marchand's role in Florida and notable trades across the NHL.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the Marner-Vegas-Toronto situation as more news unravels over draft weekend. They discuss the Noah Dobson trade and a massive weekend for the New York Islanders (13:20). Kyle and Elliotte also talk about the John Gibson trade (22:19). Elliotte addresses the activity that didn't materialize over draft weekend, including Utah's involvement, the Crosby speculation, and Rasmus Andersson's future (28:24). They explore what did get done, such as Sam Bennett's and John Tavares's extensions, plus Evan Bouchard being close to one (33:37). Elliotte also discusses the potential of Brock Boeser landing with the Oilers (39:33) and the theme of defensemen being selected over the weekend (40:15). The Final Thought focuses on the new decentralized draft format (42:11).Kyle and Elliotte answer your texts and voicemail submissions through the Thought Line (53:20).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte discuss the biggest topics included in the newly ratified CBA (1:04:18).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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 Mark Roe, Frankie Corrado and Dave Feschuk for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys dive into the Raptors' dismissal of Masai Ujiri, the impact on the franchise and his foundation of success in Toronto, the Maple Leafs signing John Tavares to an extension and Noah Dobson's deal to the Canadiens. ESPN NBA Analyst and Former NBA Player Danny Green joins to discuss Masai Ujiri's conclusion in Toronto, his bond in his career and the influence for the franchise and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. out of the lineup against the Red Sox.

TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, John Tavares' extension with the Maple Leafs, the impact of the deal in Toronto, the priorities for the team's signings, Noah Dobson's deal to the Canadiens and the fit on the team, the Atlantic Division strength and more.

Bryan Hayes joined OverDrive to discuss the major news around Masai Ujiri's dismissal from the Raptors, the culture throughout Ujiri's tenure in Toronto, the formula of winning in his career, the ownership making a stance, John Tavares signing a discount deal, Brad Treliving's frame of view on contracts and more.

Join Mark Roe, Frankie Corrado and Dave Feschuk for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson joins to discuss John Tavares' extension with the Maple Leafs, the impact for the roster and Noah Dobson's trade to the Canadiens. Bryan Hayes joins to dive into Masai Ujiri's departure from the Raptors, the shift for the franchise in Toronto and his viewpoints of John Tavares remaining in Toronto on a discount deal.

Join Mark Roe, Frankie Corrado and Dave Feschuk for Hour 3 on OverDrive! Utah Mammoth President of Hockey Operations Chris Armstrong joins to discuss the managerial perspective of the Mammoth, acquiring JJ Peterka and building a winning roster on the team. They also discuss Sam Bennett's extension with the Panthers, Florida looking to sign their free agents and John Tavares' deal in Toronto. TSN Raptors Reporter Josh Lewenberg joins to dive into Masai Ujiri's dismissal from the Raptors, the next steps for the team and the ripple effects on the organization and the FanDuel Best Bets.

TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joined OverDrive to discuss the headlines around the NHL, the Maple Leafs' contract negotiations with John Tavares and Matthew Knies, the new CBA in the league, the expansion of the games and impact on contracts, the Panthers looking to extend their free agents and more.

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Evander Kane traded to Vancouver (11:30) McDavid and potential short term contract extension (15:00) CJ's trade board 2.0 with Rasmus Andersson at the top (18:30) Bowen Byram inching closer to getting traded (20:30) An Erik Karlsson trade is looking more likely (23:00) Gavrikov & Provorov updates (28:00) John Tavares (29:30) Claude Giroux and the aging players having to take discounts (38:00) Zegras trade (41:30) Vegas & potential moves (44:00) Stick Taps 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

Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion Chris Pronger joined OverDrive to discuss the Maple Leafs' roster construction, John Tavares' fit on the team, replacing Mitch Marner's skill, the direction of Toronto's lineup, the Sabres trading JJ Peterka to the Mammoth, the Red Wings' foundation and more.

On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, 00:00 Our 5K video is coming: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/team/sdpn 05:45 Oilers trade Evander Kane to the Canucks 40:20 John Tavares negotiations 49:00 Trading Brandon Carlo 1:00:30 Trading David Kampf 1:10:30 Potential players the Leafs can acquire 1:31:30 Marchand $9 million 1:41:00 2025 Hockey Hall of Fame Inductees 1:52:00 Keyvn Adams speaks... oh no Visit this episode's sponsors: Grab The Beard & Balls Bundle for 15% OFF with code "DANGLE" at Manscaped.com! #ManscapedPartner

Missin Curfew Episode 400 The Fellas react to the Hall of Fame class of 2025 Florida's players have been on a week long bender What should the Islanders do with the first overall pick? Trevor Zegras is traded to the Flyers. Can he step it up? John Tavares gets a low offer from the Maple Leafs. Should he leave in free agency? SAUCE HOCKEY MERCH | https://saucehockey.com/collections/missin-curfew YOUTUBE | www.youtube.com/@MissinCurfew SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/4uNgHhgCtt97nMbbHm2Ken APPLE | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/missin-curfew INSTAGRAM | www.instagram.com/missincurfew TWITTER | www.twitter.com/MissinCurfew TIKTOK | www.tiktok.com/@missincurfewpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack the latest developments with top free agent Mitch Marner as we approach July 1st. They also touch on John Tavares (6:05). The boys react to the Florida Panthers' Stanley Cup celebrations and whether Bill Zito can keep all three of his big UFAs (10:13). Afterwards, they talk about Rasmus Andersson's future with the Calgary Flames (25:41) before analyzing what the Edmonton Oilers do this offseason (31:51). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Jonathan Toews returning home to Winnipeg (35:19). They dabble with some pre-draft speculation (41:31). The Final Thought focuses on top prospect Gavin McKenna and his decision on where to play (47:32).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions in the Thought Line (49:57).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte interview potential 1st overall pick Matthew Schaefer of the Erie Otters (1:07:38).Follow this link to view the full Schaefer documentary > https://youtu.be/yGFQ_7eqfawEmail the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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 this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the end-of-season media availabilities for the Edmonton Oilers. They take a moment to reflect on what the Panthers can do to maintain their run (19:03) before delving into the NHL's investigation into the Oilers' alleged misuse of LTIR with Evander Kane (25:15). Kyle and Elliotte discuss the Mason Marchment trade (30:15). The hosts also talk about Nick Bonino retiring from pro hockey and joining the Pittsburgh Penguins (36:10). They discuss Noah Dobson's future as an RFA (39:12) and touch on the Senators signing Fabian Zetterlund (42:50). The Final Thought focuses on several other UFAs: Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and Nick Ehlers (47:15). Elliotte also drops a quick note on Brock Boeser and Conor Garland in Vancouver (52:02).Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions in the Thought Line (54:07).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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

Judd and AJ chat about reports regarding teams around the NHL being less open to moving their centers this offseason. Pierre LeBrun reported about a potential John Tavares contract and why you could see him leave Toronto this summer, would you be open to the Wild bringing him in? Jonathan Toews is reportedly skating in Minnesota this week, he's expected to sign with Winnipeg but would you like the Wild to try and sway his opinion? It seems as though the trade options for Marco Rossi appear to get more dull by the day. Plus more on the latest JHS!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.