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On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Pierre LeBrun and Stu Cowan join Tony Marinaro to discuss Jacob Fowler seemingly seizing a full-time role with the Canadiens, where that leaves Samuel Montembeault, the Canadiens making a very revealing AHL trade, the truth on the Matthew Knies rumours, the hard decisions that await Martin St. Louis and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Chris Johnston show, Julian McKenzie and Chris Johnston go over a variety of topics including: (00:00) Breaking down the Matthew Knies rumours (9:00) Leafs losing streak, management and why they should embrace the tank (15:30) Sens/Habs (19:20) Jacob Fowler (22:30) The Buffalo Sabres are the best story in hockey (28:30) The UFA market/off-season trade potential for guys who didn't get dealt at the deadline (39:00) Playoff teams and the Pacific division (43:00) Stick Taps including a rant about Bam Adebayo TODAY'S SPONSOR: MACK WELDON: Go to mackweldon.com and use code CJ for 20% off your first order of $125 or more. BUY Julian's book BLACK ACES here: https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Aces-Essential-Stories-Trailblazers/dp/1637278624 Watch all episodes of The Chris Johnston Show here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLk7FZfwCEifwZnM5KxOFlm0lQjkEheLw Buy CJ Show merch: https://sdpnshop.ca/collections/cj-show Follow us on Instagram: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie and @sdpnsports Follow us on X: @reporterchris @jkamckenzie @sdpnsports Reach out to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.sdpn.ca/sales⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to connect with our sales team Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 2 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Insiders Darren Dreger and Chris Johnston on the Maple Leafs going through a potential retool and Matthew Knies' possible trade. Plus, the guys tee up Maple Leafs and Ducks, OverDrive Arbitration and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli. They break down why the Leafs are only calling up Michael Pezzetta now, the smoke surrounding Matthew Knies at the deadline, Anaheim's addition of John Carlson, if there is a path for the Buffalo Sabres to the Stanley Cup Final, the favourite in the East, the biggest games of the night, 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 affiliate.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' slide continues in Montreal, as they fall 3-1 to the Canadiens. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' standing in their pursuit of a bottom-five finish, the team playing with pride after a rough opening period, and William Nylander leading by example. Then, they chat about Bo Groulx's impactful Leafs debut, Jake McCabe standing up for Easton Cowan, and their thoughts on a rumoured deal between the Leafs and Habs for Matthew Knies before 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.

JD reacts to a wild night in sports and focuses on the current state of Maple Leafs fans. Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos joins JD to talk about what a prospective trade for Matthew Knies would have looked like, why the Leafs may have considered moving on from Knies, if he's convinced one way or the other with the Leafs direction, if a Knies trade is more likely in the future now that his name has been floated in the media, if Brad Treliving's job security has possibly changed, if he thinks the Leafs could go back to having a president of hockey operations role and if there's a chance the NHL could step in to curtail the no-move clauses in contracts. JD and Producer Armen then discuss Bam Adebayo's outrageous 83-point performance.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

When a team is hot, the last thing they want to do is stop playing. When the Olympic break arrived, the Tampa Bay Lightning were on a 19-1-1 heater. However, after winning the first game back from the break, the club has gone 1-6-0 since. Longtime TV Lightning TV analyst Brian Engblom joins Neil and Vic to do a deeper dive into the recent play, battling through injuries and how head coach Jon Cooper plans to have the team where they need to be when the post-season opens in less than six weeks.In Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To, Who wants to be in the playoffs? Teams are both conferences are making their cases...some better than others.Also, Connor Bedard has been given the "A" in Chicago with team captain Nick Foligno dealt to Minnesota and alternate captain Jason Dickinson now in Edmonton. The hosts discuss the what should be most important when naming a captain in the NHL.IN THIS EPISODE:[03:08] - Three Things You Need to Pay Attention To.[15:32] - Brian Engblom joins Neil and Vic and jump right into the recent struggles the Lightning have had since the second game coming out of the Olympic break. Oddly, getting healthier has played a part in the downturn in play according to Brian.[23:30] - Neil adds in on several of Brian's points, having been a defenseman himself. A query on Jake Guentzel's productivity follows.[27:22] - With two Stanley Cup rings, could this be Jon Cooper's best coaching job with the Lightning given the rash of injuries he's had to navigate through? Brian offers up what he sees as some of Cooper's best attributes in how he assesses teams and personalities.[33:51] - Brian goes deep into discussion on one of the most compelling personalities and talents in the NHL, Nikita Kucherov.[40:42] - Neil circles back to Cooper, never a Coach of the Year but certainly among great company - with a little trivia question dropped in.[43:42] - Some thoughts on the re-acquisition of Corey Perry by the Lightning.[48:17] - Despite the recent slide, the Lightning record remains strong. Still, there's a team in Buffalo which is pushing for tops in the Atlantic and two recent head-to-head matchups with the Sabres have been revealing for Cooper's charges.[55:45] - Putting a wrap on the discussion with Brian Engblom.[58:04] - With Connor Bedard becoming an alternate captain in Chicago with captain Nick Foligno having been dealt to Minnesota and alternates Connor Murphy and Jason Dickinson now in Edmonton, how long will it be before number 98 gets the "C"? To that end, does every team need a captain and what does that title require both on the ice and away from the rink which fans don't see?[1:04:13] - The Maple Leafs are having an off year. It's not hard to see. But when Matthew Knies says "we'll be back better and stronger than ever," does he realize how low that bar really is?[1:07:10] - On a two-game schedule Wednesday, is it possible the Canadiens Senators matchup is the most significant regular season game between the clubs since the Senators rejoined the NHL in 1992?[1:08:29] - Personnel notes.X: https://twitter.com/NHLWraparoundNeil Smith: https://twitter.com/NYCNeilVic Morren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vic-morren-7038737/NHL Wraparound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlwraparound/#NHLWraparound #NHLWraparound.com #ShortShifts #NYCentric #CelebritySeries #HallofFameEdition #StanleyCupdate #SummerCoolers #Smith'sPix #NeilSmith #VicMorren #PatrickHoffman #NHL #SummerCoolers #AnaheimDucks # #BostonBruins #BuffaloSabres #CalgaryFlames #CarolinaHurricanes #ChicagoBlackhawks #ColoradoAvalanche #ColumbusBlueJackets #DallasStars #DetroitRedWings #EdmontonOilers #FloridaPanthers #LosAngelesKings #MinnesotaWild #MontrealCanadiens #NashvillePredators #NewJerseyDevils #NewYorkIslanders #NewYorkRangers #OttawaSenators #PhiladelphiaFlyers #PittsburghPenguins #StLouisBlues #SanJoseSharks #SeattleKraken #TampaBayLightning #TorontoMapleLeafs #UtahMammoth #VancouverCanucks #VegasGoldenKnights #WashingtonCapitals #WinnipegJets #BrianEngblom #MathewBarzal #BraydenSchenn #StuartSkinner #NoelAcciari #BryanRust #CharlieMcAvoy #ConorGarland #CarterVerhaeghe #MatthewTkachuk #JustinFaulk #DylanLarkin #ConnorMcDavid #LeonDraisaitl #DevonToews #NathanMacKinnon #ConnorIngram #MarkStone #StevenStamkos #RyanUfko #VictorHedman #RyanMcDonagh #BraydenPoint #NikitaKucherov #AndreiVasilevskiy #DeclanCarlile #MaxCrozier #ErikCernak #BrianLeetch #JeffBeukeboom #SidneyCrosby #EvgeniMalkin #JakeGuentzel #JonCooper #MichaelKesselring #DarrenRaddysh #WayneGretzky #BobJohnson #It'saGreatDayforHockey #JeffHalpern #DarrylSutter #DominicJames #GilbertPerreault #MarioLemieux #FrankMahovlich #GordieHowe #JackAdamsAward #ScottyBowman #AlArbour #LindyRuff #JaredBednar #CoreyPerry #JulienBriseBois #ConnorGeekie #PatMaroon #ScottSabourin #RasmusDahlin #ConnorBedard #NickFoligno #ConnorMurphy #JasonDickinson #BradyTkachuk #AustonMatthews #AlexOvechkin #MacklinCelebrini #MarkStone #MatthewKnies #WilliamNylander #JohnTavares #NickSuzuki #JakeSanderson #BrandonMontour #AleksanderBarkov #BradMarchand #RoopeHintz #GlenGulutzan #MikkoRantanen #MikaZibanejad

Which deadline trade talks could pick back up this summer? On this episode of the DFO Rundown Insider Edition, the guys look at some of the names that generated buzz at the trade deadline but ultimately stayed put. Could those conversations pick back up once the offseason begins?Players like Matthew Knies, Robert Thomas, Jordan Kyrou and Rasmus Ristolainen were tied to plenty of speculation, and teams that missed out in March may circle back when the market opens again.They also discuss clubs that could still be looking to fill key holes in their rosters, including the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens. Neither team made a big move in March, but both could be big players in June and July.Meet our insiders: Irfaan Gaffar of Daily Faceoff, Canucks Army, & Rink Wide Vancouver is joined by David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, SiriusXM NHL, and NHL Network. They look around the NHL, reacting to the week's news and digging into the contracts, trades, and moves that are still on the horizon.0:00 - Intro0:59 - Biggest deadline takeaway3:05 - Montreal Canadiens6:59 - Ottawa Senators9:24 - Edmonton Oilers12:01 - St. Louis & Philadelphia not selling players with term15:30 - Toronto Maple Leafs22:40 - Vancouver Canucks30:08 - Pagnotta's quick hitters33:06 - bet365 weekly picks33:39 - OutroReach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:The Nation Network Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Nation_Network?sub_confirmation=1

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday morning forecasting what's ahead for the Maple Leafs this season as they prepare to face the Montreal Canadiens tonight. They guys discuss Auston Matthews' scoring struggles and whether the team might consider shutting him down, react to reports that the Canadiens and Leafs were close to a Matthew Knies trade, and debate what kind of return would have justified the deal. After Scott Laughton found the back of the net once again, Ben and Brent revisit the Leafs' return for him at the deadline. Later, they chat about Canada at the World Baseball Classic, before closing the hour with the golf report including the potential impact if Rory McIlroy were unable to defend his Masters title due to a lingering back injury. 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.

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs activity, or lack thereof, at the NHL trade deadline. The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD to compare Kyle Dubas' tenure in Toronto to Brad Treliving, if the litany of no-move clauses stumped the Leafs trade creativity, Craig Berube's imprint and if he has a future with the Leafs, why the Leafs considered trading Matthew Knies, how Auston Matthews complicates the Leafs direction, what the Leafs are sacrificing by prioritizing a retool over a rebuild, and if no-move clauses will become harder to acquire. The hour ends with JD's thoughts on the start of the World Baseball Classic.  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.

Dans cet épisode du Premier Trio, Mario Langlois, Tony Marinaro et Stéphane Waite analysent la journée limite des transactions dans la Ligue nationale de hockey avec Éric Hoziel et Pierre Gervais. Hoziel croit que Martin St. Louis pourrait être déçu du statu quo et souligne que les Canadiens de Montréal ont encore une « patate chaude » avec Patrik Laine, tout en affirmant que les grands gagnants de la date limite sont l’Avalanche du Colorado. Les panélistes débattent aussi de la stratégie du DG Kent Hughes, qui ne semblait pas intéressé à frapper un simple, mais plutôt un triple ou même un coup de circuit — avec des noms comme Matthew Knies ou Alex Tuch évoqués comme cibles potentielles. Marinaro estime pour sa part que le CH aurait pu améliorer sa profondeur à moindre coût, citant par exemple Trevor van Riemsdyk. Waite juge néanmoins que Hughes a connu une bonne journée et salue les mouvements de l’Avalanche du Colorado et des Stars de Dallas, tout en s’interrogeant sur la situation des gardiens à Edmonton avec Tristan Jarry. Enfin, Pierre Gervais déplore le manque de robustesse du Canadien et se montre prudent quant aux chances de l’équipe en séries, alors que le débat reste ouvert sur les jeunes gardiens comme Jakub Dobes et Jakob Fowler et sur la capacité du Tricolore à terminer devant les Red Wings de Detroit au classement Quand le CH fait parler, personne ne reste de glace — surtout pas le Premier Trio! Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss the directions the Maple Leafs could take, what the paths back to contention could be, prospective trades for Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies, the human dynamics on trade deadline day, and Brad Treliving's past moves.  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 drop their sixth straight on home ice, losing 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the lifeless stretch after the Leafs opened the scoring, Craig Berube's time running out, the team needing more from Matthew Knies, and Auston Matthews' reception for his gold medal. Later, they ask whether the Leafs are closer to a rebuild than a retool, and if Berube will be behind the bench on Monday. 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 return from the NHL's Olympic break with a 4-2 loss to the Lightning in Tampa Bay. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss why the Leafs must be sellers at the trade deadline and how the Lightning have outpaced Toronto in player development. Then, they dive deeper into the game and discuss Auston Matthews' play after being rushed back from D.C., Matthew Knies regaining some pace, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson continuing to elevate his trade value. 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 are BACK. Game 58 kicks off in Tampa as Auston Matthews returns from Olympic gold and the Leafs open a crucial stretch run against the Lightning. In today's full preview, Zack Phillips breaks down the projected lines, why Matthews remains with McMann and Domi, John Tavares' bounce-back potential after rest, William Nylander's health update, and the controversial decision to scratch Easton Cowan. Is this asset mismanagement? Should Cowan be in the NHL or playing with the Marlies? We dig into it.Morgan Rielly returns to the lineup, Chris Tanev remains out, and Andrei Vasilevskiy vs Anthony Stolarz sets up a heavyweight goalie matchup. Plus, Zack gives out his best bets — including Nylander, Matthews, and Matthew Knies anytime goal plays.Leafs Nation After Dark returns immediately following the game — bring your hot takes.Chapters:0:00 Leafs Return From Olympic Break1:05 Matthews Back From Gold2:25 Second Line Breakdown (Tavares/Nylander)5:09 Third Line & Knies Discussion6:06 Fourth Line Changes (Joshua, Cowan Scratched)8:15 Easton Cowan Asset Management Debate11:00 Morgan Rielly Returns12:05 Tanev Injury Update12:52 Goalie Matchup: Vasilevskiy vs Stolarz13:13 Betting Odds Breakdown15:05 Best Bets (Nylander, Knies, Matthews)17:33 Leafs Nation After Dark PreviewSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by reacting to Craig Berube's comments on how his team is positioned heading into the trade deadline. They debate the Maple Leafs' approach to the post-Olympic stretch including selling scenarios, pending UFAs, goaltending confidence, and expectations for players like Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies after the layoff. They then shift to Blue Jays rumors involving Framber Valdez and envision what adding pitching depth could mean for the rotation. After the break, Raptors play-by-play voice Eric Smith (25:00) joins the guys to break down the Raptors' deadline plans, roster priorities, Jakob Poeltl's injury, Darko Rajaković's coaching performance, and the impact of the James Harden trade.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 head into Edmonton for Game 57 — the final game before the Olympic break — with everything on the table. Can the Leafs actually build a late push, or is the smarter play to sell pieces and stockpile assets heading into the trade deadline stretch? We run through the full projected lineup, debate usage around Auston Matthews and Max Domi, spotlight William Nylander's impact since returning, and dig into Matthew Knies opening up about a knee injury. Plus, is this a showcase night for Oliver Ekman-Larsson with the power play quarterback role up for grabs? We also break down the defensive pairings, special teams, and the goalie matchup (Anthony Stolarz vs. Connor Ingram) before locking in today's best bet.Subscribe for more Leafs game previews, After Dark, Leafs Morning Take, and instant reaction videos.Chapters:00:00 – Game 57 in Edmonton: last one before the Olympic break00:53 – “Sell vs push” mindset + trade deadline approach03:21 – Why a win matters (and why it might not change the plan)05:10 – Projected lineups (via Daily Faceoff)05:48 – Bobby McMann's value rising07:14 – Auston Matthews trend + Max Domi fit/usage debate11:02 – Second line spotlight: John Tavares + William Nylander + Matias Maccelli12:22 – Matthew Knies reveals knee injury + post-break outlook15:19 – Lineup questions: Easton Cowan / Jacob Quillan minutes17:04 – Defensive pairings (Jake McCabe, Brandon Carlo, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Troy Stecher, Simon Benoit, Philippe Myers)17:46 – Power play units + Craig Berube “politicking” angle19:08 – Goalie matchup: Anthony Stolarz vs Connor Ingram19:49 – Best Bet (Nylander anytime goal)21:28 – Wrap + subscribe / what do you think happens tonight?SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins JD Bunkis to discuss the competitive Atlantic Division teams they believe in, their nerve level for the Maple Leafs after an underwhelming performance against the Minnesota Wild, plus injury complications with William Nylander and Matthew Knies. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' home win streak ends at seven games as they fall 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the difference between a playoff defence corps and a contending defence corps, Leafs like John Tavares and Matthew Knies limping to the Olympic break, Jake McCabe's recent step back, Joseph Woll's shaky performance 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.

Ben Ennis and Sho Alli open Tuesday by breaking down the Maple Leafs' disappointing loss to Minnesota. They listen back to Craig Berube's post-game assessment and discuss Joseph Woll's performance, the goaltending situation with Denis Hildeby, concerns around Matthew Knies' lingering injury, and Auston Matthews' slow start. They also touch on the goalie fight between the Sharks and Panthers and the warm reception for Jonathan Toews in his return to Chicago. After the break, the focus shifts to the Bills firing Sean McDermott. They touch on the appeal of the Buffalo job and Joe Burrow's social media moment, before wrapping up the hour with a look at Indiana University's National Championship and where it ranks among recent remarkable sports stories.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 Sho Alli open the second hour of Tuesday morning alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They break down the Leafs' effort against the Wild, whether fatigue is still a valid excuse, and if it's time to see what Dennis Hildeby can offer. Gord shares his thoughts on Auston Matthews' resurgence, the impact of his new linemates, and some realistic expectations moving forward, along with how much the Olympic break could help the team. The discussion also touches on Matthew Knies' play and the tight Eastern Conference trade market. After the break (24:22), Ben and Sho debate William Nylander's decision to play for Sweden amid injury concerns. Later, the guys touch on Jimmy Butler's ACL injury and the implications for tonight's Raptors vs. Warriors matchup. The hour wraps up with a look at the chaos in New York surrounding the Knicks and debate whether the Eastern Conference landscape should push the Raps to go all-in this season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with thoughts on the latest Maple Leafs rumours. They dive into the team's reported interest in Jason Robertson and the possibility of moving Anthony Stolarz, while weighing internal goaltending depth and potential returns on either side. They hand out their midseason letter grades to Craig Berube, the special teams, blue line, and forward group, before welcoming Sportsnet's Luke Fox (25:10)! He discusses Toronto's recent strong play, Auston Matthews' surge, the impact of lineup changes, improved depth scoring, Matthew Knies' role on the second line, and his reaction to Brad Marchand's recent media tour 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 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs cruise past the Florida Panthers, winning 4-1 at home to extend their point streak to seven games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee discuss the Leafs matching the Panthers' physical presence, a win for Brad Treliving's 'DNA' group, Matthew Knies continuing his streak of hot play against Florida teams, Auston Matthews' threatening look, a dangerous hit on Scott Laughton, 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.

NHL Network analyst and former NHLer/Canadian Olympian Jason Demers joined Nick Alberga & David Pagnotta on the podcast.The boys open by breaking down Toronto's impressive 4–1 win over Florida, and whether it should be viewed as a true statement victory. Demers then weighs in on the Leafs' 5-0-2 run since the Marc Savard firing, if the team is turning a corner, and why the group looks noticeably different since the change behind the bench.Demers also touches on Auston Matthews' red-hot play, Toronto's unheralded penalty kill, and what it was like playing against Matthew Knies at the 2022 Olympics—along with why he believes Knies is only scratching the surface of his potential.To wrap it up, the conversation turns to the absence of William Nylander and how Toronto has managed without him.#LeafsForever #LeafsMorningTake

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and guest producer Cristian Ceniti open today's New Year's Eve episode with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. They dive into the Buds' complete effort while shorthanded, hear what Craig Berube had to say postgame, and look into Nick Robertson's revival of late. They also touch on Toronto's improved power play, Matthew Knies' tilt against Nico Hischier, hear Sheldon Keefe's take on the fight, and share an update on Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua. Craig Simpson (31:38), two-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster, weighs in on how the Leafs looked without some of their star power, which players made the most of their opportunity, and the team's improved power play. Simmer also checks in on Team Canada's roster selection for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Sam Bennett's notable omission.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.

SiriusXM NHL Network Radio host Steve Kouleas joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to break down Toronto's impressive 4-0 shutout win over New Jersey. Despite missing key pieces like Auston Matthews, William Nylander, and Chris Tanev, the Leafs bought in and delivered one of their most complete efforts of the season — and Kouleas weighs in on who stood out most.Kouleas also digs into Toronto's ongoing zone-exit issues, why they've looked improved of late, and what he's seeing from the Leafs' power play, which has gone 4-for-10 since the firing of Marc Savard. The numbers look good, but Kouleas explains why he's not fully sold just yet.Plus, a deep dive on Matthew Knies — his fight with Nico Hischier, why Kouleas sees a Wendel Clark–style throwback, and just how important Knies is to this team moving forward.The conversation wraps with what the Leafs need to do to climb back into a playoff spot, whether Kouleas believes they can pull it off, and his No. 1 Leafs-related New Year's resolution.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Monday morning alongside Sportsnet's Luke Fox. Luke shares what he saw on Saturday that led to the Maple Leafs' letdown, discusses expectations around Auston Matthews compared to Connor McDavid, and reacts to Craig Berube's post-game press conference. The guys examine the team's urgency given their current position, who would feel the most pressure if the Leafs miss the playoffs, where Matthew Knies fits into the leadership core, when Joseph Woll could return to the net, and who should start in goal for Canada at the Olympics. Later, Trey Wingo (24:55) of the Straight Facts Homie podcast gives his thoughts on a wild Week 15 in the NFL. He chat about the Chiefs elimination from playoff contention, the similarities between Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes' trajectories, and whether the Chiefs can still emulate the Patriots dynasty. They also get into the Bills' chances to win the AFC East, how he expects New England to respond after their loss to Buffalo, his impressions of Philip Rivers, and the latest on the Bengals and Joe Burrow. Ben and Brent close out the morning with the Canadian Sports Moment 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in TNT analyst and former NHLer Eddie Olczyk (4:23) to kick off the second hour. They get into what Olympic hockey does to 'grow the game,' why Kyle Connor should be a lock for Team USA, Matthew Knies' Olympic chances, and whether the holiday season can be a distraction for players. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to listen back on Adam Foote's comments on Quinn Hughes trade talk creeping into the Canucks' locker room and discuss how the team should deal with the distraction.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 the second hour by welcoming Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies to the show! He shares his thoughts on the team's recent play, how they emerged from their slump, his excitement for the upcoming Olympics, and what representing the United States in Milan would mean to him. They also touch on his career highlights, including his recent goal against the Hurricanes, and his involvement with Amazon's Fulfillment Centre during the holidays. The hosts then discuss the latest news on Chris Tanev and the possibility of surgery. After the break, MLB Network host Adnan Virk (23:50) joins from Orlando to provide updates on Blue Jays free agency, including the situations involving Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker. They examine how the bullpen market is developing following the signings of Devin Williams and Edwin Díaz, the shifting perceptions of the Mets and Yankees, and the broader outlook for free agency across the AL EastThe 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.

Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies joined OverDrive to discuss the Maple Leafs' season perspective, the confidence of the lineup, his role on the lineup, the Olympics' possible spot, the parity throughout the league, the partnership with Amazon and more.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jason Strudwick for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss Bo Bichette's next steps with the Blue Jays, Edwin Diaz signing with the Dodgers and the impact for Toronto, the Maple Leafs' win against the Lightning and Dennis Hildeby's performance and the Winter Olympics' role. Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' season, his role on the team and the partnership with Amazon and the Raptors interested in Anthony Davis.

Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick — in for Justin Bourne — and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes to close out their road trip. They start with Joseph Woll's injury and whether the Leafs need to trade for a goalie in his and Anthony Stolarz's absence. Then, they discuss Troy Stecher's impact, Max Domi and Dakota Joshua's solid stretches after being healthy scratches, and Matthew Knies showing his potential as a star power forward. Afterwards, they revisit Stolarz's recently signed extension and whether the Leafs jumped the gun with a four-year term. Finally, Nick, Gord and Sam hit 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs close out their road trip with a 5-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss Joseph Woll's second-period injury, Troy Stecher spearheading a sharper defensive structure, Matthew Knies' dominant play on both ends 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.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week by celebrating a big Maple Leafs win over the Carolina Hurricanes. They highlight strong performances from Matthew Knies, the top line, Auston Matthews, Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, while noting the potential impact of Joseph Woll's injury on the team's goaltending. After the break, they shift to the Raptors' narrow loss to the Lakers and the end of LeBron James' streak of 1,297 straight 10-point games. They reflect on its significance in Toronto, Jakob Poeltl's absence, and Scottie Barnes' impressive season, before looking ahead to the upcoming World Cup Draw!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jonas Siegel for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys discuss the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Blue Jackets, Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies returning to the lineup and Matthews' strength on the ice, the Oilers' rough performance against the Stars and the goaltending and defensive issues in Edmonton. Hockey Canada and St. Louis Blues General Manager Doug Armstrong joined to discuss the Canada team process, Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini's performance and the Blues looking to make moves.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets as Auston Matthews makes his return to the lineup. They hear from the captain's pre-game sound before discussing the Leafs' decisions to waive Sammy Blais and make Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli healthy scratches in Columbus. Then, the guys discuss Joshua's season so far, how Matthews' return can spark a turnaround, and whether Matthew Knies can develop the enforcer side of his game. Finally, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (33:27) weighs in on the Leafs' opportunity to set a new first impression as injured players begin to return, and what to expect out of Matthews against the Jackets.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 Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday as Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nic Roy make their return to the ice in practice. They discuss whether Matthews should be rushed back for the Leafs' road trip and how well the team needs to play down the stretch to make a bid for the playoffs. Then, they review Kyper's trade board and discuss whether the Leafs should consider selling pieces. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (31:40) weighs in on the Leafs' recent spotty practice schedule, the vibes around the team, and the latest on Anthony Stolarz and Jake McCabe.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 5-2 to the Montreal Canadiens on Hockey Night in Canada. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the talent disparity between the two teams, the Leafs' second-period collapse, a lack of passion at the top of the lineup, and why expectations for Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies' return are rising.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 open with his reaction to some MLB free agency news, before looking into Brad Treliving's address to Maple Leafs Nation. The Athletic's James Mirtle gives his takeaways from Treliving's press conference and discusses the heat on Auston Matthews, Joseph Woll's performance, Matthew Knies' injury and the Leafs short-term outlook (14:00). 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 4-3 in overtime to the Los Angeles Kings on home ice, their fourth straight loss. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the team's play without Auston Matthews, John Tavares looking elite, Matthew Knies not meeting the eye-test relative to his point total, Dennis Hildeby's strong effort 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.

JD lays out his thoughts about Auston Matthews' injury and how the Maple Leafs might go about handling it (00:00). NHL analyst and fomer NHL forward, Colby Armstrong, hops on with JD (8:00) to chat about Connor Bedard, Macklin Celebrini and their potential fits on Canada's Olympic hockey roster. JD asks Colby (25:00) if he sees the Leafs improving and about his travelling diet. JD explains why he thinks Matthew Knies might be the person the Leafs should lean on and reacts to the Leafs recalling Artur Akhtyamov.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.  

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, joins JD to dive into the pool of problems with the Maple Leafs (00:00). JD and James try to discern what the team's identity is, what the eye test and analytics is telling them about Toronto's poor defense, who deserves a slice of the blame pie and why, what the reason(s) for optimism are, and the strong play from John Tavares, William Nylander, Matthew Knies and Nick Robertson. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (33:00) 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 Leafs' 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night, their third straight win. They discuss Craig Berube's system, the stars rounding into form, Matias Maccelli's play after being scratched, Dakota Joshua getting more comfortable, and whether Max Domi will enter the press-box rotation. Then, they get into Anthony Stolarz's heavy workload and project when Joseph Woll will draw back in. Later, Sportsnet Leafs reporter Luke Fox (32:43) weighs in on Auston Matthews' role in the team's recent streak, John Tavares pushing for a spot on Team Canada, Matthews' leadership, Matthew Knies' playmaking, and who will be the odd man out from the Leafs' bottom six.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs outlast the Calgary Flames 4-3 at home. Sam McKee and Brent Gunning break down the game and discuss the Leafs' low-event style, Max Domi's two-goal breakout, Matthew Knies' developing presence, and Nazem Kadri's explosive play back 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 weigh in on Craig Berube's changes promoting Bobby McMann and William Nylander to the top line with Auston Matthews, while Matthew Knies and Matias Maccelli move down with John Tavares. Then, they debate what Auston Matthews' leadership role is and what it should be. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam head to The Leafs Line, hearing your calls and questions on the Maple Leafs' start to their 2025-26 season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Episode 585 of Spittin' Chiclets, The boys are joined by Leafs Forward Matthew Knies to talk about playing and looking up to Auston Matthews, The speed of the Four Nations and much more. But first, The guys break down the Atlantic Division team's chances this year and with a surprise entrance by Big Caez, the Florida Panthers kick off our chat and Eric Engels joins us to discuss Montreals chances. Big signings in Minnesota and plenty of movement around the league are setting the stage for this year. This is an episode you won't want to miss. 00:00:00 - START 00:09:29 - NHL SIGNINGS 00:52:27 - FLORIDA PANTHERS 01:05:53 - TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING 01:12:58 - TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 01:19:53 - MATTHEW KNIES INTERVIEW 02:17:13 - BOSTON BRUINS 02:26:54 - BUFFALO SABRES 02:33:30 - DETROIT REDWINGS 02:41:01 - OTTAWA SENATORS 02:46:19 - MONTREAL CANADIENS 03:15:46 - GAVIN MCKENNA 03:18:04 - ETC. Support the Show: PINK WHITNEY: Take Your Shot with Pink Whitney GAMETIME: Download the Gametime app today and use code CHICLETS for $20 off your first purchase RHOBACK: Use code CHICLETS on https://rhoback.com for a generous 20% off your first purchase through the  end of this week  BODYARMOR: Get your BODYARMOR Sports Drink today at Walmart or a local grocery store near you! https://www.walmart.com/brand/bodyarmor/bodyarmor-sports-drinks-and-zero-sugar-sports-drinks/10009696 DRAFTKINGS: GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in NH/OR/ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Token expires 10/19/25. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 10/12/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK. LUCY: Get LUCY shipped straight to your door. Visit LUCY.CO/CHICLETS and use promo code CHICLETS to get 20% off your first order. Subscribe for another 15% off & shipping's always free!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets