Podcast appearances and mentions of Justin Bourne

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and NHL on TNT analyst Eddie Olczyk (7:39) to discuss if the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres are the real deal for the Stanley Cup, New York Islanders' trade deadline moves and their playoff outlook with Matthew Schaefer, why the Maple Leafs and Canucks needed to be aggressive at the deadline, and if he has any concerns for the Oilers' post-season run despite their blueline and goaltending struggles. Then, the founder of Sin Bin Vegas, Ken Boehlke (32:42), jumps on to chat about the sliding Golden Knights, Mitch Marner's acclimation with the team, if goaltending is the sole factor for goals against, and why fans haven't ruled out Mark Stone's availability.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a conversation around the developing narrative about Toronto media's influence on the Maple Leafs. Then, they discuss the Leafs calling up Michael Pezzetta ahead of their Thursday-night matchup against the Ducks, Easton Cowan's promotion to the top line, and what Morgan Rielly needs to show down the stretch to save his value. Then, Hockey Hall of Famer and Ducks special advisor Scott Niedermayer joins the show (34:15) to discuss Anaheim's development this season, the impacts of veteran voices like Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba, the Joel Quenneville effect, 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' eighth straight loss, a 3-1 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss the optics of fans cheering for losses as the team chases its top-5 protected draft pick, whether it's time to move off Craig Berube, and if the Leafs really are as bad as they've played since the Olympic break. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' regression as his scoring slump hits 12 games. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your comments and questions, including whether the Leafs need to add toughness, what the organisation should look for in their next GM, 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet host David Amber (0:52) to chat about the state of the Eastern Conference, the promising young core with the Montreal Canadiens, if he was surprised by the quiet trade deadline for Montreal, Nathan MacKinnon's collision with Connor Ingram, questions around Alexander Ovechkin's future, and which direction should the Maple Leafs and Canucks take as they both near the bottom of the standings. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive deeper into MacKinnon hitting the Oilers' goalie, the connection between Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on offence, and the chance we see Canadian NHL teams losing superstars.  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 Montreal Canadiens, with newly called-up Bo Groulx set to make his Leafs debut. They revisit yesterday's conversation about a rumoured trade between the Leafs and Habs for Matthew Knies, whether the Leafs should pick the talks back up in the offseason, and what return it would take to move him. Later, TVA's Renaud Lavoie joins the show (25:45) to help tee up tonight's game, discuss the deals the Canadiens did and did not make at the trade deadline, and weigh in on whether they missed an opportunity to improve between the pipes. 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 welcome back New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (5:38) to chat about if there's a path out of a rebuild for the Rangers, why the Colorado Avalanche are the winners coming out of the trade deadline, if the red-hot Buffalo Sabres have the right goaltenders for a deep Stanley Cup Playoff run, why Tristan Jarry's comments about his blueline could haunt him heading into the later stages of the season, what has changed for Brandon Bussi before and after the Winter Olympics, why the Pittsburgh Penguins could slip down the standings, and if the L.A. Kings can sneak into the post-season picture. Then, Vally brings back Grill Marks and asks Nick, Justin and Sam McKee who is the most consistent goalie, the most consistent bad goaltending, and which goaltender has the wildest swings. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Alexander Ovechkin revealing what factors will lead him to decide to retire from the NHL.  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.

After reflecting over the weekend, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' trade deadline. They discuss Brad Treliving's interview with the show on Friday, his comment that the team 'will have a plan,' and how real the Matthew Knies market was. Then, they weigh the chances that Brad Treliving and/or Craig Berube return with the Leafs next season. Later, they discuss Oliver Ekman-Larsson's comments following the trade deadline, ways to improve the deadline, and what to expect from the Leafs down the home 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by host of Oilers Now and radio colour commentator Bob Stauffer (4:09) to chat about the importance of Edmonton's 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, who the team will potentially lean on into the Stanley Cup Playoffs between Tristan Jarry or Connor Ingram, Kris Knoblauch maximizing his lines post-trade deadline, addresses the general management rumours and what he thinks of Edmonton's front office, and which player benefits from having Paul Coffey behind the bench. Then, co-host of Donnie and Dhali, Rick Dhaliwal, jumps on (35:59) to discuss the calls to shake up the Vancouver Canucks' front office, why it was difficult to move Elias Pettersson, and if a fractured relationship can be fixed between the Canucks and Pettersson. 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 (3:13) to recap his team's trade deadline moves, his motives to sell, the next steps in retooling the roster, if there's a definite plan in place between himself leading the organization, head coach Craig Berube and ownership, how much he will weigh the incoming draft picks to leverage them in potential moves this summer, the decision to healthy scratch for roster management purposes with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Scott Laughton, and Bobby McMann and if he would've re-signed Laughton before ultimately moving him away. Then, former NHL head coach, general manager and president Doug MacLean (28:52) stops by to share his takeaways from the deadline, why Anaheim Ducks look to compete for a deep run into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals moving on from John Carlson, the unknowns surrounding the Vancouver Canucks' future, and who's poised to improve with the remaining games left.  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 recap the trade deadline and share their thoughts on what was a quieter deadline day. They weigh in on Nazem Kadri's move back to Colorado, the Leafs' underwhelming deadline, and whether they're better set up to compete for a playoff spot in 2026-27. Then, they discuss the Islanders' swing for Brayden Schenn, Corey Perry's return to Tampa, the Canadiens standing pat, why the John Carlson trade might not be a slam dunk for Anaheim, and what it means for Alex Ovechkin's future in Washington. Later, NHL insider and Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (35:03) shares how this deadline compares to past years, why the Blues held on to some of their top assets, the fallout from Colton Parayko's decision to not waive his trade clause, and what other moves Brad Treliving may have been considering.  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 their reactions to the Toronto Maple Leafs sending Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a first and fifth-round pick. They share their thoughts on the return, whether it changes the team's plans for Scott Laughton, Roy's fit with the Avs, and what comes next for the Leafs. Then, they look back on the Leafs' shootout loss to the Devils, Auston Matthews' slump stretching to nine games, and the goals for the team down the stretch. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by (34:26) to discuss the Leafs' vibes ahead of Friday's deadline, the disconnect at different levels of the organisation, and who else he expects to be moved. 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 NHL player agent and general manager Brian Lawton (6:32) to get his thoughts on the reported Colton Parayko trade to the Buffalo Sabres and a day later getting blocked by the defenceman who invoked his no-move clause, Brian's experience in helping find the right place for players around the trade deadline, if the no-move clauses are good for the NHL, the state of the trade market and how quick it can change, Nazem Kadri's potential landing spots, how the Edmonton Oilers bolstered their blueline, and why there's hesitancy around Elias Pettersson's health on trade talks. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee extend their talk on the fallout from a potential Kadri deal, react to the news of Nashville Predators' Michael Bunting dealt to the Dallas Stars, and Oilers GM Stan Bowman declaring they're finished with less than 24 hours before the 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 by reacting to the news that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be sitting Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for roster-related reasons against the New Jersey Devils. They discuss the developing trade market, what the scratched players would be worth, and Craig Berube's comments signalling a difference of opinions behind the scenes. Then, they reflect on the tenures of Laughton, OEL and McMann, and discuss where it went wrong. Later, David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period stops by (35:42) to help break down the Sabres' trade for Colton Parayko, the latest on the Leafs' plans for their scratched players, and who else might be on the move ahead of Friday's 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by St. Louis Blues host and reporter Andy Strickland (9:38) to weigh in on the potential for defenceman Colton Parayko getting traded to the Buffalo Sabres, if he would invoke his no move clause to block the trade, why the 2019 Stanley Cup Champions are avoiding a full rebuild, the uncomfortable factor if Robert Thomas ends up staying despite the rumours, and the latest on Jordan Binnington's future. Then, Emily Kaplan, ESPN Hockey Reporter, joins the guys (31:00) to chat about the defensemen market, Chris Drury's message to New York Rangers fans, if Bill Guerin will make a deal with his counterpart, and if the Florida Panthers will become sellers as they listen to calls for Sergei Bobrovsky.  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 continue to look ahead to the trade deadline after the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Philadelphia Flyers, a fourth straight defeat. They discuss what can be learned from the play on the ice at this point in the season, whether the Leafs can realistically turn it around next year, and if Auston Matthews and William Nylander would have the patience for a longer turnaround. Later, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick stops by (33:37) to discuss how the team should approach Friday's deadline, what he expects from them down the stretch, and Easton Cowan's usage 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with a trip to the rumour mill as the Islanders lock in on Connor Garland and Tyler Myers from the Canucks, and the Sabres close in on Robert Thomas. Former NHL defenceman Jason Demers (4:07) shares his thoughts on Thomas' fit in Buffalo, the Leafs' trajectory, the Oilers' standing in the Pacific, the rise of no-trade clauses across the league, and the Stars' decision to make Jason Robertson available. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss where Nazem Kadri might land, how interested teams will be in Elias Pettersson's upside, and how teams will navigate around the newly patched LTIR loophole. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off trade deadline week in the NHL with a look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Ottawa Senators over the weekend. They discuss Auston Matthews' post-game comments, whether it's time for the Leafs to move on from Craig Berube, and the decision to scratch Nick Robertson. Then, they project the Leafs' deadline plans for Bobby McMann, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Scott Laughton. Later, PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor joins the show (34:34) to tee up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Flyers and discuss Philadelphia's playoff chances, what they might do at the deadline, and whether a Robert Thomas trade is in the cards for Daniel Brière. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the news of the Edmonton Oilers reportedly acquiring defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a second-round pick, before bringing on Jason Bukala (4:47) of Pro Hockey Group & Sportsnet to get his thoughts on the move, how a former director of scouting like himself would relay info to the general manager on potential trades, what Robert Thomas offers on the market and if the Montreal Canadiens would take a look at the centreman, and why Craig Berube lost the Leafs' locker room. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam look at the Los Angeles Kings firing head coach Jim Hiller and placing D.J. Smith as the interim coach, and Kyper's 2026 Trade Board 5.0. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss the disconnected start in what was framed as a 'must-win,' Auston Matthews' post-game comments about the team's lack of urgency, and why no one except Matthews and William Nylander should be safe at the trade deadline. Then, they discuss the Leafs' options for Morgan Rielly, what they could net in a Scott Laughton trade, the decision to scratch Easton Cowan in back-to-back games out of the Olympic break, and whether Craig Berube or Brad Treliving will be back next season. Later, the guys dip into the Leafs Line to answer your calls and questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Doug MacLean (4:41), former NHL president, general manager and head coach, to chat about the fallout from the U.S. Men's Hockey team winning the Gold Medal game against Canada, the media coverage on American players on NHL organizations north of the border, and the concerning number of Canadian teams making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then, Mac shares his thoughts on the potential Leafs rebuild, the trade speculation with Tyler Myers and the Vancouver Canucks, asking players to waive their 'no trade clause', and Paul Coffey's return to the Edmonton Oilers' bench. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee close out the week by reading more of your thoughts and questions from the text line!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' first game back from the Olympic break, a 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss the disappointing start to an important stretch, Tampa's punishing power play, and a tired-looking return for Auston Matthews. Then, they discuss what comes next for the Leafs as they approach the deadline, the markets for Bobby McMann, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Scott Laughton, and whether Brad Treliving is in the right position to make the decisions. Later, they dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie (4:00) to chat about the Edmonton Oilers' post-Olympic break performance, how they address their issues at the trade deadline, if they would revisit the goaltending market, the outlook on the Montreal Canadiens in the unofficial second half, the right-handed defencman market including Tyler Myers, and why the Habs may have shifted their priorities away from their centreman depth. Then, Aaron Ward, Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes, stops by (31:25) to discuss how his former team should approach the deadline, confidence levels in Brandon Bussi, and why Ryan O'Reilly would be a perfect fit under Rod Brind'Amour's team.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays signing Max Scherzer, before moving on to the Maple Leafs 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD and Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne discuss Keith Pelley's message to season-ticket holders, if they trust the Leafs front office to retool the roster, were the Leafs are most deficient, and if they've handled Easton Cowan 's development well. JD then touches on Cody Ponce's impressive spring training debut.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Two-time Stanley Cup champion and Oilers CHED analyst Rob Brown (0:46) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to look at Edmonton's post-Olympic break outlook. He shares his thoughts on Connor McDavid's play in Milan, the pressure on McDavid increasing after a loss in the Gold Medal game, Paul Coffey's return to the Oilers' bench, and the team's biggest needs at the deadline. Later, Canucks Central's Satiar Shah stops by (28:47) to share a deadline preview for Vancouver, Elias Pettersson's future, and what Canucks fans should watch for down the regular season stretch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for puck drop as the Toronto Maple Leafs return to action to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. They share expectations for Auston Matthews following a taxing gold-medal run, discuss the decision to start Anthony Stolarz, and react to Keith Pelley's message to Leafs season ticket holders. They chat about the importance of the next three games and how they will shape the Leafs' direction at the trade deadline. Later, Hockey Night in Canada analyst Craig Simpson joins the show (32:11) to dive deeper into tonight's matchup, whether the Leafs can find a way into playoff position down the stretch, and the keys for the team to hit the ground running out of the break. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Leafs Hour returns! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick it off with a look ahead to the teams' back-to-back in Florida, and Auston Matthews' status for the games with him at the White House with Team USA. Then, they take a look at the lines as the Leafs get back to practice, the latest on Chris Tanev, and the plan in net for the crucial pre-trade deadline stretch. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph stops by (31:15) to discuss how the two-week Olympic break can be a boost for the Leafs, what a gold medal can do for Matthews, and whether there's still a chance the Leafs can push for a playoff spot down the stretch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHLer Garry Galley joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (4:13) as players return to practice following the Olympic break. He shares his thoughts on the level of play in Milan, whether Canada should have regrets with their roster selection, and Macklin Celebrini stealing the spotlight. Then, he discusses the challenge of returning to NHL action after playing at the Olympics, Juraj Slafkovský's development, and the outlook for each Canadian team down the stretch. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss the Avalanche acquiring Brent Kulak from the Penguins for Sam Girard and a second-round pick before going through the names on Kyp's latest trade board, including Elias Pettersson, MacKenzie Weegar, Robert Thomas, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber (5:32) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the outcome from Canada vs. USA's Gold Medal hockey game, if Hockey Canada brought the right personnel to Milan, what winning the gold medal and Captaining USA Hockey could do for Auston Matthews and the Maple Leafs for the rest of the season, how the loss could fuel Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, and if the NHL should reintroduce a Summit Series between USA and Canada for a 7-game series in the future. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee weigh in on what the next World Cup would look like, if Doug Armstrong and Jon Cooper will return for Team Canada, and Nazem Kadri addressing trade rumours.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Team Canada's loss to the USA in the gold medal game on Sunday morning. They break down the game and discuss whether there are any roster regrets, missed opportunities from Connor McDavid, Macklin Celebrini and Nathan MacKinnon, and Jon Cooper's coaching in overtime. Later, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick joins the show (30:49) to share his take on the game, whether Canada brought the right group to Milan, what a gold medal run can do for Auston Matthews, players at the Olympics poking fun at Leafs fans, and whether the Olympics should review 3-on-3 overtime for future events. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee on the Friday edition share their reactions to Canada Men's Hockey edging out Finland to reach another Gold Medal game behind Nathan MacKinnon's go-ahead goal, Macklin Celebrini's increased play around the puck, Sam Bennett's early collision with goalie Juuse Saros, selling high-stick calls, Teemu Selänne speaking out on the officiating and if there was potential goalie interference in the game-tying goal. Then, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds, live from Milan, jumps on (27:05) to chat about how head coach Jon Cooper has adjusted his lines without their captain in the lineup, the increased physicality from the Canadians, and if there's a chance to see Crosby in the Gold Medal game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL coach and GM Doug MacLean (2:43) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for an Olympic edition of Off-the-Rails Friday following Canada's win over Finland to punch a ticket to the gold medal game! Mac talks Sam Bennett's impact, whether we will see Sidney Crosby in the final, Canada's keys to success against a dominant US blue-line group, and he looks ahead to the trade deadline as the NHL returns to action on Wednesday. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to read your texts and answer your questions!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their reactions to the Olympic Women's Hockey Gold Medal Game with USA Hockey edging out Canada 2-1 in overtime, before bringing on former hockey player Wade Redden (3:29) to get his thoughts on the final, his memories of playing with Team Canada for the 2006 Winter Olympics, and what he makes of the 2026 men's hockey squad ahead of their semifinal match vs. Finland. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam weigh in on Sidney Crosby's uncertain status ahead of Friday's game before sliding in their final guest Jason Bukala (28:05) of Pro Hockey Group to discuss how Macklin Celebrini has performed throughout his very first Winter Games, if the group can overcome a match without Crosby, Finland's style of play, and how important is Jordan Binnington in net outside of the stats on paper.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show sharing their thoughts on the first three quarterfinal matches in the men's hockey tournament, Nick Suzuki's overtime tying goal, questions around the officiating including a missing a critical too many men penalty, Mitch Marner saving Team Canada's tournament with the OT winner, Sidney Crosby suffering an injury during their game against Czechia and in jeopardy of missing the rest of the Winter Games, and the trust in Jordan Binnington during a tight game. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox joins the guys (26:36) from Milano Cortina to weigh in on the Canada vs. Czechia quarterfinal, the team using Crosby's absence as fuel for the match, why the team will need to lean on their depth to finish the tournament on a high, and Macklin Celebrini sharing the spotlight alongside Connor McDavid. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL forward and two-time Olympic gold medalist Patrick Marleau (6:32) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne following Team Canada's slim victory over Czechia in Milan. He shares memories from his time representing Canada on the Olympic stage, Macklin Celebrini's showcase tournament, the impact of Sidney Crosby's absence, and more. Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to react live to Sweden's late equaliser against the USA in the quarterfinals. Then, they get into some NHL storylines, including Paul Coffey rejoining the Oilers' coaching staff, and the team most likely to make a big splash at the trade deadline. Finally, they react to the USA's overtime win and question whether 3-on-3 is the right solution for Olympic overtime.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee start with a review of the qualification round of Olympic hockey, as the Czechs defeat Switzerland to advance and meet Team Canada. Sportsnet host David Amber joins the show (3:30) to share his impressions of what we've seen in Milan so far, how the Olympics impact international viewership numbers in the NHL, Matthew Tkachuk's trash talk to Leon Draisaitl, and whether Canada's performance in the preliminaries sets them up for success in the knockout rounds. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to discuss whether Canada should swap a less-than-100% Brad Marchand in for their elimination games and NHL players returning to practice.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With the group stage out of the way in Milan, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee reflect on the Olympic hockey we've seen so far and look ahead to the knockout stage. Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds joins them (5:40) from Italy to share impressions of Canada's men's and women's teams through three games and what changes we might expect in the quarter-finals. Then, he discusses Tom Wilson's fight against France's Pierre Crinon, whether there are any roster-construction regrets, and the pressure on Macklin Celebrini. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to discuss France suspending Crinon for his fight, Matthew Tkachuk chirping Leon Draisaitl, and mixed perceptions of Auston Matthews by Team USA fans.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off Friday's edition of the program getting set for Canada's second Olympic matchup against Switzerland this afternoon. Doug MacLean, former NHL coach and GM, shares his view on the men's hockey tournament through early portion of the schedule, the difference makers up and down Canada's lineup, and the contenders to take home Gold. After the break, the boys open up the text-line to hear your thoughts ahead of puck drop between Canada and Switzerland and take a look around the Games at some other Olympic sports.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode by circling back to Team Canada's 5–0 win over Czechia, including Jordan Binnington's postgame “psycho goalie” stare. They look ahead to today's clash with Switzerland, react to Josh Morrissey's injury, and debate what's even left for Canada to “learn” after such a complete opener. The conversation pivots to Blue Jays camp with José Berríos speaking publicly for the first time, weighing whether his “bad decision” comments sound like real closure or something that could linger, before touching on the Phillies moving on from Nick Castellanos. After the break, Justin Bourne (28:57) of Real Kyper & Bourne joins as the guys keep riding the high from Canada's near-flawless opener. He zeroes in on the most Canadian subplot possible: Binnington looking calm, sharp, and comfortable, sparking the inevitable “so… what exactly is happening in St. Louis?” conversation. They wrap by looking ahead to Switzerland, what carries over, and whether anything needs tightening at all.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with their thoughts on Team Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia to kick off their tournament in Milan. They discuss a reassuring start from Jordan Binnington, Connor McDavid setting the tone with a big early hit, and Macklin Celebrini getting on the scoreboard in his Olympic debut. Then, Luke Fox joins the show (20:03) from Milan to discuss the vibe around the tournament, the pace of play, what role the size and quality of the ice plays, and why a Canada vs USA final feels destined. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react live to Team USA's second-period onslaught against Latvia, and discuss whether Canada and the USA are pulling away from the second tier of top-ranked nations.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman Chris Pronger (3:24) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help review Canada's 5-0 win over Czechia in their Olympic opener. He shares his thoughts on the complete performance from the Canadians, Jordan Binnington's puck play, the challenges of playing Olympic underdogs, and the importance of NHL stars buying in on smaller roles. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss what a successful Olympics can do for Auston Matthews and the Oshawa Generals' request for fan hygiene. They close out with a game of 'True or False!'The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With Olympic hockey underway in Milan, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are back! They kick off with their thoughts on Team Slovakia's upset win over Finland and William Nylander's appearance in Game 1 for Sweden despite being a game-time decision. Then, they go through Team Canada's lines ahead of their first game against Czechia on Thursday, compare Canada's blue-line group to the US's, and discuss how the Women's team can bounce back after a 5-0 loss to Team USA. Later, they debate who Canada should start in net for their tournament opener. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam share their thoughts on Team Canada electing to stay in a hotel instead of the Olympic village, and Brandon Hagel's comments on his fight with Matthew Tkachuk.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.