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The NHL Analyst/Former Leaf joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill. They dissected Toronto's deadline plans —which included heavy discussion about Mikko Rantanen, Brayden & Luke Schenn, & Scott Laughton. Additionally, Kyper weighed in on Pacioretty to IR and Robertson rescinding his trade request.
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (3:45) to discuss whether the Winnipeg Jets are willing to deal at the trade deadline despite their strong success this season and the front office's "promise" to the core. Then, he gets into what's behind the Jets' power play's success, whether Mark Scheifele will slot in for Team Canada as an injury replacement, how Winnipeg has changed their locker room culture, and whether the Canucks can change the trajectory of their season after trading away J.T. Miller. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee go through Kyper's trade board and discuss who could be on the move ahead of 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.
The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is On Demand! On hour 3, George and Matt are joined by Brent Krahn. Krahn and the guys give their takeaways from Flames vs Canucks last night. the guys breakdown some goals that really showed how fatigued the Flames were last night, the powerplay struggles, Dan Vladar's play, Lankonnen's streak of good play for the Canucks, Martin Pospisil hitting a sophomore slump and more. (24:32) Later on, Krahn reacts to a clip from Kyper and Bourne on Dustin Wolf. Krahn gives his analysis of why Dustin Wolf is already showing attributes that he is a NHL caliber starter. Later, the guys take your best calls and texts of the day. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look at a jumbled-up Atlantic Division with the Bruins and Leafs getting off to rocky starts. Former player, agent and GM Brian Lawton (5:05) shares his thoughts on struggling power-play units in Toronto and Edmonton, Alexis Lafrenière's 7-year extension with the Rangers, Mikko Rantanen's looming contract situation with the Avalanche and more. Later, Kyper regroups with Sam McKee to go over news and notes around the league and answer your questions on the text line!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined in-studio by Maple Leafs legend and Hockey Hall of Famer Mats Sundin to chat about his journey writing his biography and reliving parts of his career, becoming Toronto's captain, the relationship between a head coach and a captain, the evolution of Swedish hockey players and the potential of a return to the NHL in some capacity. Then, Kyper, Bourne and Sam McKee look back at Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers on Saturday - Anthony Stolarz's usage, a lack of individual quickness, their continuing early-season struggles on the power-play, a centre line switch between Max Domi and John Tavares and whether Max Pacioretty can find a consistent role.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.
Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in Gord Stellick with Kyper away, and they start the off-day edition by sharing their early impressions of Craig Berube behind the Leafs' bench. They get an update on Joseph Woll's status, discuss the battle between Liljegren and Timmins for 6th D and evaluate the play of a Holmberg/Tavares/Robertson line. Finally, MSG analyst and former Rangers defenceman Dave Maloney (39:31) shares his thoughts on New York's season ahead of their matchup against the Leafs on Saturday.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Nick Kypreos. Nick joins the show to speak on what should be a busy offseason around the NHL. Kyper gives his reactions to the Florida Panthers becoming Stanley Cup Champions, what is the latest on Mitch Marner in Toronto, if the Leafs will look to add another goaltender behind Joe Woll, where Jake Guentzel could land and more!(24:29) To wrap the hour, Sawyer from Volt Hockey joins the show to tell us about the cause that is getting more access to the game for kids, how excited he is to represent Canada and more! Later, the guys give their Locks of the Day!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
The FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour and the focus remains on the NHL. Hosts Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss if that was the best Stanley Cup Final they can remember in recent history. They are quickly joined by a guy who knows what its like to hoist Lord Stanley, Sportsnet's own Nick Kypreos. Kyper recalls what it was like being on the ice with the hardest trophy to win in sports and the opportunity that slipped away from McDavid & the Oilers. They look at what the offseason looks like for both teams in terms of re-signing guys to try to make a run back to the Final next season. The talk morphs into what the Leafs are facing in trying to get there too. Next the morning duo check in with another Sportsnet colleague, Luke Fox, who is still in Sunrise, Florida after covering last night's game and the series overall. He gives B&B some insight to what it was like inside the arena throughout the game and when the Panthers won as well as why covering this series was among his all-time favourites. Luke also tells TFMS hosts how he ended up getting a Conn Smythe vote, the process of submitting it and why he chose what he did. To cap off the hour, Ben & Brent go to Vegas to talk to Jason Bukala who is already there for the NHL Draft. He tells what it was like seeing his old team win the Cup, breaks down some of the decisions they (& the Oilers) are facing now in terms of their roster and also dives into the big trade we were notified of an hour before puck drop. Finally, Jason gives some expectations for Friday and if we could see some more moves before then. 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.
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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Frank Seravelli (2:41) of Daily Faceoff, who weighs in on reports of the Senators' interest in Chris Tanev, Stamkos' free agent future, Sean Monahan's market, the Pens' plan for Guentzel and which Canadian team - buyer or seller - will make the biggest splash at the deadline. Later, former NHLer PK Subban joins the show (26:13) to discuss his time training with Kyper growing up, his transition to the media, memories from the All-Star game and why he decided to hang 'em up when he did.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On hour 2 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined Nick Kypreos. We get Nick's thoughts on all the Canadian teams before the schedule rolls into the all star break. Kyper explains how the impact Rick Tocchet has had on the Vancouver Canucks, if the Jets should be conisidered the best team in Canada, how Oliver Kylington, and Jacob Markstrom's return will help the Flames, the Oilers signing Corey Perry and more!(24:29) To wrap the hour, Eric Francis stops by the show! Eric gives his experience being at the dome for Oliver Kylington's return to the Flames team for practice. Upon initial look, Oliver looks ready to go but we will only know that for sure when he gets into some game action. Eric also tells us that he expects Jacob Markstrom to return tonight and if his strong play will continue. Eric also gives his thoughts on Matt Coronato's fit on the second line and the youth movement as a whole for the Flames. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning chatting about the NHL's Global Series in Sweden ahead of the Maple Leafs' matinee against the Red Wings. Sportsnet's own Nick Kypreos weighs in on Toronto's trip overseas, if the long layoff could de-rail the momentum they had going, Mats Sundin's involvement with the team in Sweden, and the latest on William Nylander and John Klingberg. Later, NHL Network's Mike Rupp shares his thoughts on international games, afternoon hockey, and how both players and coaches can manage playing in a different environment. 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 the show by reacting to the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins. Kyper expands on why he thinks the Maple Leafs not sticking up for Timothy Liljegren after Brad Marchand's injury-inducing trip is indicative of a larger issue for the club. Next, they're joined by Doug MacLean (30:07) for Off The Rails Friday! Mac gives his take on the Marchand-Liljegren incident, explains why the Leafs are the 'nicest team' he's ever watched and shares his concerns for the team's left side on offence.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's Elliotte Friedman joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the future of Nick Robertson cracking the main roster or another NHL team, if the Ottawa Senators are in a similar situation with the Leafs and their young players with Shane Pinto, the NHL supporting causes through their uniforms, the Chicago Blackhawks holding back Connor Bedard from media availabilities, the possibility of promoting the league more and who will sign first; William Nylander or Elias Lindholm. Then, Kyper, Bourne and Sam McKee (25:56) discuss Vancouver Canucks' head coach Rick Tocchet calling out his team through three games, what makes a great hockey coach, and ESPN's list of the top 100 NHLers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
On hour 2 of the Big Show George and Matt are joined by Nick Kypreos. Nick speaks on which tandem is under more pressure, the Oilers or the Toronto ample Leafs. Kyper also chats some Flames with us specifically if we should expect more from Nazem Kadri. To wrap the hour, Adnan Virk stops by the show! We talk some movies with Adnan, he helps us break down the ALCS/ NLCS and gives his thoughts on how the Blue Jays have handled this offseason so far.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
On the second hour of the Big Show George and Julian take a deeper dive into the moves the Flames have made so far this offseason. Specifically, the boys debate how big of a loss Matthew Phillips could end up being now that he has moved on to the Washington Capitals. To wrap the hour, Nick Kypreos joins the show! Kyper gives his thoughts on what could be next for Calgary and also gives the latest on the agenda for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Nick gives some insights on some of the moves Brad Treliving has already made and the possibility of William Nylander being put on the open 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.
On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stops by to share the latest on if Brad Treliving will become the next General Manager of the Maple Leafs, before getting into the qualities Treliving possess as GM, what the hire could mean for Sheldon Keefe, and Spencer Carbery's move to coach the Washington Capitals. Later on, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi weighs in on Anthony Bass' apology following a controversial social media post, his decision to not answer any follow-up questions, and Yusei Kikuchi's solid outing in the Blue Jays' 7-2 win Tuesday (26:16). 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 rumours of Kyper's involvement in the sale of the Ottawa Senators before touching on some of the odds-on favourites for the Leafs GM job. They look at Brad Treliving and some other rumoured names, what the organization is looking for, who would fit best and the task at hand for the incoming candidate. Next up, Rob Rossi from The Athletic joins the show to give his take on Dubas potentially moving to Pittsburgh. Later, a chat on the feasibility of the Leafs poaching Doug Armstrong away from the Blues. They wrap with the Conference Finals and how long Jamie Benn should be suspended.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 at tonight's Game 2, the lineup-change chess game between Keefe and Maurice, needing more out of Marner and how the Leafs respond after Game 1. They are joined by NHL Network's Mike Kelly (21:14), who shares his thoughts on the weird trend of away team dominance, why Tkachuk is built for the postseason, how the Leafs matchup and possibly slow him down and takes a look at the Oilers series. Next up, former Panthers GM Dale Tallon chats about the scrappy postseason performance from Florida, Bobrovsky's playoff rennaisance, how Tkachuk and Bennett have transformed the team's identity and Barkov's upside (46:25). Later, Kyper, Justin and Sam have a conversation about last night's Oilers/Golden Knights Game 1, Paul Maurice's comments about increased pressure in Toronto and building playoff momentum. Finally, actor Kevin Zegers discusses his fandom for the Leafs and the Hollywood hockey scene (1:12:51).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 the Leafs' Game 1 loss last night, Toronto's lack of finish, problems with the overaggressive defensive unit, the presence of Tkachuk, Keefe's lineup decisions, potential combinations for Game 2 and a throwback performance from Sergei Bobrovsky. Next, Bruce Boudreau joins the show (44:50) to share his expertise on moving on after an emotional series, coaching inconsistent players and balancing fire-power and depth in a postseason lineup. Later, Panthers analyst Bill Lindsay breaks down Bobrovsky's performance and if it's sustainable, Sam Bennett's growth this season and what Florida's turnaround moment was this season (1:06:41). To close, Kyper, Justin and Sam look at the postseason action around the league, Pavelski's 4-goal game, a closer look at the Vegas/Edmonton series and a post-mortem on the Rangers' first-round collapse.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 ARE GOING TO THE SECOND ROUND! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get right into the Saturday's Game 6 victory, John Tavares fittingly playing the hero, the 11-7 lineup, Morgan Rielly's invaluable impact, the Lightning's stars' struggles and the stellar closeout game from Ilya Samsonov. They are joined by Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick (46:24), who shares his thoughts on what was different this year, the impacts of the deadline additions and what the lineup could look like in the second round. Next up, Boston Hockey Now's Joe Haggerty breaks down the Bruins' Game 7 collapse, what went wrong for them in the series and what comes next for their aging core (1:08:22). Finally, Kyper, Justin and Sam close with some comments on the Panthers' upset, what to expect from them in the second round and news out of Calgary that Darryl Sutter is being let go.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 show by discussing if scratching Michael Bunting for Game 5 was the right call. Is Bunting a liability to the team, does he deserve to be back onto the ice for Game 5, and does Auston Matthews want the winger back on his line? They are joined by former NHL goalie and TNT hockey analyst, Darren Pang (21:11). He discusses his experience in between the benches of what went down between Brayden Point and Morgan Rielly, Leafs expectations of closing out Game 5 tomorrow night. Later, analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG Steve Valiquette (46:34) discusses how defence affects goaltenders, Andrei Vasilevskiy fighting through the Leafs' screens in Game 4. Jason Bukala (1:06:25) stops by to look at some of the other NHL playoff matchups. Finally, Kyper, Justin and Sam discuss the come-up of Matthew Knies before Game 6, while also taking a quick look at an update of the playoff standings. 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 the Leafs stealing Game 3 from the Lightning on Saturday, Ryan O'Reilly's playoff leadership, confidence levels in Samsonov, Andrei Vasilevskiy's struggles, Morgan Rielly's hit and the ensuing scrum, Sheldon Keefe's comments about Tampa's 'manipulating' and Kyle Dubas' confrontation with Lightning fans. They are joined by Jim Ralph, who is on the call for Game 4 tonight, and he discusses the Leafs rallying in Game 3, Morgan Rielly elevating his game for the playoffs, Matthew Knies making an impact and potential consequences to Keefe's post-game comments (45:28). Later, Tampa Bay Times' Ed Encina discusses the Lighting's injuries, their blueline depth and his concerns for Vasilevskiy (1:09:06). Finally, Kyper, Justin and Sam look around the league's playoff action from over the weekend. 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 a preview for the Leafs' final game of the regular season against the Rangers, Toronto's Frankenstein lineup, Matthew Knies playing in the top six and the milestone chase for William Nylander and Mitch Marner. They are joined by Adam Graves (25:42), who gives a season breakdown for the Rangers, where they are most vulnerable and the parity around the league. Penguins' analyst Phil Bourque shares his thoughts on the nightmare season conclusion for Pittsburgh, what comes next for the team, the end of the Johnathan Toews era in Chicago and where he may end up (40:53). Later, Islanders' analyst for Newsday.com, Andrew Gross, discusses the Isles' return to the playoffs, their powerplay struggles and the future for Lou Lamoriello on the island (1:06:37). Finally, the guys close with a chat about Kyper's article about Auston Matthews' future in Toronto.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 the rumours that Kyper is involved in the sale of the Ottawa Senators before they touch on last night's Leafs' win over the Blue Jacket, the boost to the bottom six since the deadline, concerns starting to mount for William Nylander and John Tavares, and Morgan Rielly turning up his offensive game. They are joined by Rangers analyst Stephen Valiquette (42:25), who looks at the Leafs' goaltending situation, the positive impact of Mattias Ekholm on Stuart Skinner and what a Rangers-Devils series could look like. Later, Ken Wiebe, Sportsnet Jets columnist, tees up a high-stakes game between Winnipeg and the Flames tonight, which players are under the most pressure and how missing the playoffs can alter the Jets' offseason plans (1:05:56). The guys close with a conversation about the Western Conference playoff picture.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 the top story from over the weekend; Kyper's chat with Bill Burr at the Leafs-Senators game. They move on to the weekend games themselves, how much they matter, load management and another unlucky injury for Matt Murray. Afterward, they get into Luke Schenn's battle with Brady Tkachuk and Michael Bunting's worsening reputation among refs. They are joined by NHL Network's Brian Lawton (43:18), who discusses finding focus down the stretch, the feasibility of the Morgan Rielly-Schenn pairing, his thoughts on the new leadership for the NHLPA and the massive impact of Mattias Ekholm on the Oilers. Later, NHL on TNT analyst Darren Pang weighs in on the unstoppable Bruins, the pressure that comes with winning the President's trophy and different playoff teams' upsides (1:06:58).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 week by discussing a pair of Leafs wins over the weekend, the team lacking chemistry despite the wins, Matt Murray's statement game against his old squad in Ottawa, Calle Järnkrok's hot stretch and William Nylander's mini-slump. Leafs' radio colour analyst Jim Ralph joins the show (42:59) to discuss teams limping into the playoffs, Sheldon Keefe's lineup tinkering and the Leafs' defencemen he'd like to see on the postseason roster. Then, New York Islanders' winger Matt Martin calls in (1:05:27) ahead of his side's game against the Leafs tomorrow night. He discusses the Islanders' crunch down the stretch, Pierre Engvall's fit with the team, stories from his two years with the Leafs and shares his thoughts on the issue of obligatory fights after big hits. To close, Kyper, Justin and Sam discuss Rasmus Sandin's struggles in Washington, the dampened playoff race as of late and the 'puck-tail' on broadcasts and whether or not its a good thing for hockey.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 by recapping last night's Leafs' shootout loss against the Colorado Avalanche, the playoff-feel of the game, Ilya Samsonov's strong outing, if Sheldon Keefe is running out of time to pick a direction with the lineup and the heavy workload for Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews. They also get into Kyper's article about the urgency to get Morgan Rielly back on track. Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick shares his thoughts on the sorting out process with the Leafs' new guys, the lack of depth scoring and Keefe's line tinkering (41:48). Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro on the Leafs' hopes for a deep run in the postseason, the pressure on Kyle Dubas, and what will happen to the core-four if they can't get it done this season (1:06:25). To close, Kyper, Justin and Sam break down the latest Jordan Binnington outburst.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 it off with the Leafs' loss last night against the Sabres, their inability to close against lesser competition, Morgan Rielly's struggles and Keefe's lineup tinkering. They also discuss Matt Murray's stretch of allowing four goals in each of the last five games, and if Joseph Woll should enter the mix. The Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna weighs in on Murray's recent poor performances, what he'd need to do down the stretch to start in the playoffs and gives an early evaluation of Jonathan Quick in Las Vegas (41:33). Later, Hall of Famer Adam Oates shares his thoughts on coaching Trevor Zegras, the pressure on Auston Matthews and the evolution of hockey to be less averse to risks (1:05:48). To close, Kyper, Bourne and Sam go through the playoff picture, teams on the edge, teams falling out down the stretch and the most enticing matchups if the season ended today.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 with a sport crossover and look at Raptors' Fred VanVleet berating a ref in a post-game press conference and if it has opened the floodgates for NHL players to criticize officiating. They then touch on Kyper's article about where the Leafs' focus should lie in their remaining 18 games. They are joined by NHL on Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (21:44) who shares why the Jets are slipping out of the playoffs, if they can get back on track and the mystery of Nikolaj Ehlers' low usage. Later, general manager of the Hurricanes, Don Waddell, breaks down operating under the radar, achieving his goals at the deadline and how he feels about Freddie Andersen in goal (41:51). Afterward, Keith Jones from TNT goes around the Eastern Conference playoff picture (56:20). The guys close with a conversation about how some Leafs' players regain form before the playoffs (1:19:27).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 reflect on the Leafs' recent moves, how the new additions bring energy to the team and fanbase, where they fit and what Dubas' next move should involve. Then, a discussion on the defensive pairings and where the new guys slot in. They are joined by Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe, who breaks down tonight's Leafs vs. Oilers game, what Mattias Ekholm can add in Edmonton, what else Ken Holland has in store for the deadline and their postseason outlook (41:46). Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick on the Leafs' new and improved bottom six, their goalie conundrum and the biggest challenges that lay ahead for the team (1:06:38). Kyper, Bourne and Sam close with the hottest stories around the league, some breaking news and how top Eastern Conference teams have looked after making some deals.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 it off by reacting to the Leafs aquiring Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty from the Chicago Blackhawks, what was given up, what they bring and how this changes the dynamic of the Eastern Conference. They also discuss Tampa's trade for Tanner Jeannot, if it was an overpay and how the Leafs' bottom six measures up against the Lightning after both their deals. Jason Bukala joins the show to discuss where McCabe and Lafferty fit, how much they improve the depth and the odd players out of the lineup (34:19). Then, live to Kyle Dubas who speaks to the press about the trade, what's next ahead of the deadline and how the additions will translate to playoff success (56:29). Kyper, Bourne and Sam react to the press conference, and have a conversation about building chemistry mid-season (1:09:50). Finally, winners and losers of the Timo Meier trade, trade talk around the league and Predators GM David Poile retiring with Barry Trotz taking over (1:23:14).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 it off with the Leafs' line combinations and the versatility that Ryan O'Reilly and Noel Acciari allow, Jake Muzzin's off-ice role with the team and Kyper's new article on the importance of getting a Muzzin replacement - even if it costs another first-round pick. NHL on Sportsnet's David Amber discusses the pressure on Dubas approaching the deadline, if Matthew Knies should be available and the Canadian-team cup drought (21:01). Later, Mike Rupp of NHL Network shares his thoughts on the Leafs' jolt after the O'Reilly trade, the Patrick Kane-Rangers rumours and if Toronto has an immediate need to shake up the D-corps before the deadline (42:29). Finally, Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin talks about his team's mindset approaching the deadline, Matt Dumba's extension status and the final push for the playoffs and perhaps division title (1:05:15).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 it off with the Leafs win over the Chicago Blackhawks last night, touching on the return of Auston Matthews, a lacklustre audition from Patrick Kane and Kyper's newest column about Kyle Dubas' future in Toronto. Maple Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph discusses the Leafs' trend of playing down, his level of trust in the team's netminding corps and what additions are necessary to improve offensive depth (43:22). Then, Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the pressure on Dubas, Morgan Rielly slowly coming around and his give-and-take relationship with Sheldon Keefe (1:09:34). The guys close with a conversation about the best players available at the deadline and what they would cost.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 are joined in-studio by NHL on TNT's Darren Pang who is in Toronto to cover tonight's Leafs game against the Chicago Blackhawks. They tee up the game, reflect on recent trade deadline rumours and answer listener questions (3:48). Mark Lazerus, Blackhawks reporter for The Athletic, discusses the developping reports surrounding a Patrick Kane trade, where Jonathan Toews fits in and the fan perspective of the rebuild (47:10). Kyper, Bourne and Sam close on a coversation about why the Leafs struggle against poor performing teams, the team getting passed by Tampa in the standings and the new league trend of players being scratched for 'trade related reasons.'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 celebrate Valentine's day by reliving Kyper and Sammy's date night at the Leafs Gala yesterday, sharing some interesting stories from the events. Justin reveals his newly released book 'Down and Back,' and goes over the writing process. They are joined by Michael Futa (22:09) who give his take on the deadline from an executive's POV, contracts the Leafs need to consider before making a big deal and which players they should target. The Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna joins the show (42:25) to discuss the Leafs' netminding situation; Matt Murray's improved season still not enough, if Joseph Woll could be the backup come playoffs and if the team should be looking for goalies at the deadline. Later, Ian Mendes, Senators reporter for The Athletic, breaks down the looming sale of the team, the Ryan Reynolds aspect and Ottawa's chances of cracking the playoff picture (1:09:07).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 with a brief look back at the Super Bowl and the controversial end to the game before checking in on the Leafs' home-and-home over the weekend against Columbus. They discuss the team's effort levels against poorer teams, William Nylander showing his greasy side and the problems with the bottom six. Then, former NHLer Anthony Stewart discusses the conditioning challenge coming back from the All-Star break, the importance of Michael Bunting's antics and assesses Sheldon Keefe's season (41:44). Long-standing NHL head coach and NHL Network's Bruce Boudreau breaks down Keefe's comments about effort and passion, what the Leafs need to do at the deadline and shares some stories and the challenges he faced from his time in Vancouver (1:04:54). Kyper, Bourne and Sam close with a chat about available defencemen at the deadline and their pricetags.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 with a critical look at All-Star weekend, the good, the bad, if the NHL tried too hard to please too many people and what they can do to improve the events next year in Toronto. Former Leafs GM Dave Nonis (21:01) joins the discussion and also shares how the Leafs are approaching the deadline from a front office point of view, their biggest need and what it would take to trade away Matthew Knies. Flames columnist for Sportsnet.ca Eric Francis hops on the show (44:28) to discuss Calgary's season outlook after the All-Star break, the reasons the team has dissapointed this season and what additions they can make to turn it around. Later, Kyper, Bourne and Sam are briefly joined by Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (1:06:31) to break down Bo Horvat's contract extension and Lou Lamoriello's very 'un-Lou' comments about it.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 it off with the Leafs dissapointing loss against the Canadiens over the weekend during Hockey Day In Canada. Sam discusses his experience in Owen Sound for the events before they dive into John Tavares's play in OT, inconsitstency at home vs. on the road and Ilya Samsonov taking over as number one netminder. They are joined by Sportsnet's Craig Simpson (41:57), who breaks down the Leafs' struggles against teams they should beat, the responsibilities of the bottom line and why it's important to experiment with the powerplay. Later, Sportsnet 650's Jason Brough (1:07:07) breaks down the nightmare situation in Vancouver, why Bruce Boudreau had to go, Jim Rutherford's role throughout and what new head coach Rick Tocchet can bring to the Canucks. Kyper, Bourne and Sam end with a conversation about Flames' coach Darryl Sutter's dismissive comments about rookie Jakob Pelletier's NHL 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.
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick it off by breaking down the Leafs loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday, including Conor Timmins' critical blunder, where Morgan Rielly fits, if it's time to reunite Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on the same line and the confidence level with Matt Murray as the number one. They are joined by former NHL executive and Sportsnet hockey analyst Mike Futa (41:11), who discusses the energy Wayne Simmonds brings to the team, the Leafs' need for a true number one defenceman and who they would need to trade to get one. Then, former Leaf and host of Chiclets Game Notes Colby Armstrong joins the show (1:06:10) to chat about the yo-yoing Penguins, flashiness vs. nastiness on the Leafs and the need for both, and why Seattle is the Cup contender no one is talking about. Kyper, Bourne and Sam close out with a break down of Canucks' president Jim Rutherford's press conference today.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 with the Leafs' 2-1 win over the Nashville Predators, one of the best performances all season from Matt Murray and Sheldon Keefe trying William Nylander at centre in Auston Matthews' absence. They also discuss Kyper's newest article about Jake Muzzin, and if the Leafs need a new Muzzin before the playoffs begin. They are joined by Maple Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph (42:39) who breaks down Murray's game yesterday, the NHL debut from Bobby McMann, and his experience working with Jim Bowen. Four-time Stanley Cup winner with the Red Wings, Woodward Sports Network's Darren McCarty joins the show (1:05:06) to talk about Detroit's recent stretch ahead of their game tonight against the Leafs, their path back to being a Cup contender and the "Yzerplan." The guys close with a coversation about the All-Star game, Canucks' Oliver Ekman-Larsson being a healthy scratch, and league meetings about goalies knocking the nets off.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 with the news that TJ Brodie will hit the IR and what the Leafs will miss in his absence. They are joined by NHL Network's Mike Kelly (21:36) who shares some thoughts and analytics on Auston Matthews' underwhelming goal-scoring pace, Morgan Rielly's struggles and whether or not Calle Järnkrok can be a long-term solution on the second line. Then, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe joins the show (41:17) and goes deep on the Winnipeg Jets, the reason for this season's turnaround, the Rick Bowness effect and their financial future inspiring more urgency. Later, former NHL pro, agent and GM Brian Lawton of NHL Network discusses the 'buyers market' ahead of the deadline, who the Leafs should target and who may become available (1:03:54). Finally, Kyper, Bourne and Sam play a game of 'Star or Superstar.'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 highlight Kyper's recent piece on how William Nylander is performing his way into a big payday, whether the Maple Leafs should use him as a trade asset or re-sign him onto a long-term deal. Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by (20:47) to discuss how important their upcoming game against the New York Rangers might be for Matt Murray and if Conor Timmins will stick on the blueline when Jordie Benn returns. Hockey Hall of Famer and NHL on TNT analyst Mark Messier (48:20) weighs in on Alex Ovechkin reaching 800 career goals, how the offence in the game of hockey has changed over the years, why it'll take a group effort for Toronto to get over their playoff hurdle, and the recipe for winning the Stanley Cup hasn't changed. Then, Rogers Monday Night Hockey's David Amber (1:06:23) jumps on shares when he first brought up 'Ovi Watch', when he thinks Alex will reach Wayne Gretzky's record, and the state of the Canadian NHL teams. 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, co-host of "Kyper and Bourne", joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Matt Murray's emergence this season, the success of the Liljegren-Sandin pairing, Toronto's improved defensive structure, and Auston Matthews beginning to rediscover his goal-scoring touch. Afterwards, Steph Labbe, former Team Canada goalkeeper and current GM of the Vancouver Whitecaps, stops by to chat about the creation of a new domestic pro women's soccer league, the Whitecaps being one of the inaugural teams committed to the league, and how this new venture will contribute to the long-term growth of Canadian soccer (29:09). 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.
Ailish and Justin discuss Nick Kypreos' viral quote from yesterday's show and Kyper's response to the situation. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin present their Maple Leafs quarterly report cards. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List (42:38)!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate
Filling in for Kyper, JD Bunkis joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee on Real Kyper and Bourne. They kick off the show discussing the Leafs overtime loss to the surging New Jersey Devils last night, how Matt Murray has looked in his first two starts since coming back from injury, how the team plays in OT, and the Leafs depth forwards. Next, Anthony Petrielli joins the show to discuss the ceiling for the current Leafs roster, if having Pontus Holmberg as the third-line center is good for the team, whether or not it is time to trade Nick Robertson, and more (56:36). After that, should the Leafs trade for John Klingberg? Who should be the Leafs starting goaltender? Justin, JD, and Sam 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 break down the tough start to the 2022-23 campaign by Michael Bunting - he had 60+ points last season, can he still replicate that this year? Should he have a permanent spot next to Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on that top line? The guys discuss, and later bring in Colby Armstrong to break down Bunting's struggles and also get a preview of Leafs - Penguins in Pittsburgh later tonight (40:02). Plus, they chat with former NHLer Steve Larmer (a former teammate of Kyper's) and get into the Hockey Hall of Fame conversation (1:04:12). 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 show discussing the Leafs' blueline and their willingness to shoot the puck, Timothy Liljegren's development, Erik Kallgren, and more. Next, Gord Stellick joins the show to discuss the Leafs strong stretch of games as of late, their 5v5 play, and more (41:30). Later, the guys discuss what is going on with Jonathan Huberdeau and the Calgary Flames and preview the 63rd regular season matchup between Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby who enter tonight's game with the same amount of points! To end the show, Ryan Leslie joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss how Darryl Sutter has been handling the Flames' losing streak and how Calgary's big offseason acquisitions have fared so far this season. (01:30:45). 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 show by recapping the Leafs big weekend after wins against the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes. Then they discuss the fourth line's impact and if Keith Petruzzelli will get a chance to suit up with the blue and white this week. Next, Craig Simpson joins the show to discuss the pressure that the Maple Leafs faced going into the weekend, Denis Malgin's impact on the bottom six, Auston Matthews' play so far this season, and more (41:50). After that, Kyper and Bourne welcome Brian Lawton to the show as they discuss the potential turnaround for the Leafs after the weekend, the Bruins signing and then rescinding Mitchell Miller's contract plus plenty more (01:07:25).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 fellas had themselves a weekend, celebrating Easter Sunday and Uppy's gender reveal party gone wrong. As the NHL season winds down our guest today is former Left Winger and Stanley Cup Champion, Nick Kypreos! - The 11 Fund Team running the Boston Marathon - 1st Ballot Hall of Famers- Goaltender Swag- No Buckets- Milk Carton - And much more!Kyper is now a Toronto Sports Broadcaster and Host of Hockey Central on The Fan 590. The Toronto Maple Leafs Legend joins the fellas to break down the Leafs, talk about old school hockey, and share war stories from the China Room in NYC! Show Notes & Episode Webpage: https://missincurfew.com/episodes/nick-kyper