Podcast appearances and mentions of Justin Bourne

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

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

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

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

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

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

A step forward and a step back for the Islanders after topping the Rangers then falling to the Predators when it looked like they were going to coast to another victory in the early going. Justin Bourne of Sportsnet joins Sean & Arthur to talk about where this puts the Islanders and more as they try to close out the important stretch before the Olympic break.Follow HNiNY on all social media platforms at @hockeynightnyPresented by OwnwellSponsored by Raiser, Kenniff, & Lonstein Attorneys at LawRecorded at Floored MediaSubscribe to our friends at IslesFix newsletter!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 7-4 to the Buffalo Sabres as they fall further from the playoff picture. Sam McKee and Justin Bourne break down the game and discuss why the loss may be a blessing in disguise, why now is the time for the Leafs to sell, and the team's lack of emotion in a crucial game on Darryl Sittler night. Then, they get into the talent discrepancy between the two teams' defence corps, Auston Matthews' future, and whether the Leafs can follow the Bruins' re-tool blueprint.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 with his reaction to the Maple Leafs loss to the Buffalo Sabres and the feelings spurred by Darryl Sittler's ten-point game celebration. Justin Bourne from Real Kyper and Bourne joins JD to chat about the tough decisions and risk assessment the Leafs must now make. JD and Justin go through a list of Leafs players that they think the Leafs are better off keeping, or trying to get value back for.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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