Podcast appearances and mentions of Nick Kypreos

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Former NHL defenceman and Hockey Night in Canada analyst Garry Galley (1:51) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Matthew Schaefer's rapid rise, Morgan Rielly's struggles, how the off-ice part of the game has changed since his playing days, the Senators' outlook without Linus Ullmark, and the Panthers starting to round into playoff form. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee reflect on Canada's semifinal elimination to Czechia at the World Junior tournament and whether Hockey Canada has lost its identity. Finally, the guys chat about Logan Stanley and John Beecher's 'sucker punches' on Brady Tkachuk and Michael McCarron, and Luke Hughes getting booed after a pair of own goals.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL president, GM and head coach Doug MacLean for the first Off The Rails Friday of 2026 to discuss Sam Bennett's snub off Team Canada's roster, how USA Hockey have constructed their Olympic team, who would replace Bo Horvat if he can't participate, Leafs' playoff chances, why Buffalo Sabres fans should continue to be satisfied with Lindy Ruff leading the bench, concerns with Linus Ullmark's leave of absence affecting the Ottawa Senators, and Brad Marchand escaping a one-game suspension after his hit on Mike Matheson. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to hear some of your comments, questions 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and producer Sam McKee return for their first show of the new calendar year to recap the Maple Leafs 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets, their recent string of success towards the end of 2025, the trending offence especially on the power-play, how William Nylander can adjust to the PP success, Craig Berube's decision to pull Joseph Woll, and the state of the blueline heading into the 2026 months. Then the guys head to the Leafs Line to hear some of your calls!  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.

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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and guest producer Cristian Ceniti open the National Hour with thoughts on Team Canada's roster selection for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Doug Armstrong, General Manager of the St. Louis Blues and Team Canada, joins the show to take us behind the scenes of his decision-making process. Doug also touches on how the team will manage their injury reserves, Macklin Celebrini's rapid ascension, the players on the outside looking in, and Jordan Binnington on the world's stage. Later, two-time Gold Medalist Chris Pronger (23:03) discusses Sam Bennett's omission from Canada's Olympic roster, the choice to stick with the same defensive group from the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Cale Makar's opportunity to captain the blue line. Chris also details Anthony Cirelli's upside on the roster and highlights 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini's selection.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti begin the hour touching on the questionable tags and piling injuries across most of the Leafs' roster before their game against the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Quillan's second go around on the main roster and what to expect from the young forward, the connection between the increased number of blocked shots from star offensive players and being in your own zone a lot, if the coaching staff are under utilizing Scott Laughton and if he will have value on the trade market, and the potential of playing without Chris Tanev in the long term. Then, the guys talk about players stepping outside of their role and becoming physical. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by The Athletic's Aaron Portzline to chat about Mason Marchment's immediate impact on the Blue Jackets, the Penguins acquiring Jackets' forward Yegor Chinakhov, if the team can continue to climb up the standings, why they struggle in regulation wins, and the rise of goaltender Jet Greaves. Then, former NHL defenseman, Canadian Olympian and current NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (30:37) stops by to share his expectations on who will crack Team Canada's roster, why Macklin Celebrini is a generational talent, young players restarting an old hockey culture of being together as a team, why USA shouldn't leave Jason Robertson off the roster, and why Matthew Schaefer could be getting targeted more on the ice. 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 you back from the holiday break with everything you need to know about the Maple Leafs! They dive into their recap of the weekend including results against the Senators and Red Wings, the team's revamped power play following Marc Savard's departure, and Mike Sullivan's impact behind the bench. The boys listen back to some "Kyper's Clippers" from Craig Berube and the team, before discussing Auston Matthews' recent form and his lack of response after Bobby McMann's dust-up with Mo Seider. Later, New Jersey Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe (33:20) stops by to chat about the state of his team coming into Toronto. He highlights the Devils' search for consistency heading into the New Year, the importance of Jack Hughes as he continues to ramp back up, and the rumours connecting his brother Quinn to New Jersey.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 kick off the second hour alongside Oilers analyst Rob Brown! They dive into Edmonton's resurgence after a slow start to the season, the departure of Noah Philp, the fractured relationship with Andrew Mangiapane, and what Spencer Stastney has added to the blue line. Rob also touches on Connor McDavid's incredible run of form, the state of the team's goaltending, Zack Hyman's impact, and the Oilers' trade deadline priorities. Later, former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, Jason Bukala (32:24) joins live from Minnesota to share the latest from the World Juniors!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.

Neil Smith, Glenn Healy, and John Davidson reunite to relive the 1994 Rangers' legendary Stanley Cup run. From Mike Keenan's controversial hiring to the franchise-altering trade deadline, this is the untold story of how the President's Trophy champions assembled. Hear about Mark Messier's leadership transforming the culture, the Butch Goring comparisons, the expansion draft chess moves that brought Glenn Healy aboard, and Neil Smith's calculated gamble trading beloved stars Tony Amonte and Mike Gartner. This is Part 1 of a 5-episode series celebrating 30 years since Broadway's greatest parade.IN THIS EPISODE:[00:00] - Welcome to 1994 Forever: 5-part series on the Rangers' 54-year championship drought ending[02:00] - Neil Smith, Glenn Healy, John Davidson: three generations of Rangers history united[03:00] - 30 years later: erasing three generations of misery for grandfathers, fathers, and sons[04:00] - John Davidson's playing career: 1979 Finals heartbreak against Montreal, losing 4 straight after 2-0 series lead[06:00] - JD's broadcasting evolution: watching championship teams league-wide, telling Neil "You're the best team"[08:00] - The tense Game 7 moment: Neil on a crate backstage, JD saying "This thing isn't done yet"[10:00] - Steve Larmer's last face-off: pinning his man against the glass even after time expired[11:00] - Glenn Healy's Islanders comparison: first day of Rangers camp realizing "This team is 10 times better"[12:00] - The depth advantage: death by committee, games decided in 30 minutes, Richter making 27 saves to close[13:00] - Mark Messier's arrival in 1991: the glue that transformed individuals into a championship team[15:00] - The Oiler connection: purposefully acquiring Edmonton champions, "Who better to get than winners?"[16:00] - Stanley Campbell's famous quote: "No more Oilers!" Neil's response: "What do you want, Sharks and Senators?"[17:00] - John Davidson as sounding board: not just a broadcaster, a crucial voice without emotional investment[18:00] - Benny Patrisse story: World War II veteran towel boy, Mark Messier ensuring he got a championship ring[20:00] - "Everybody mattered": from the stretch guy to the color commentator, complete team culture[21:00] - Mike Keenan's April 1993 hiring: handling elite-level players, the only available proven championship coach[23:00] - 1993 expansion draft crisis: protecting Mike Richter over John Vanbiesbrouck, the pressure of getting nothing back[24:00] - The Pat Quinn trade: Vanbiesbrouck to Vancouver for "future considerations" Doug Lidster with 5 minutes to deadline[26:00] - Glenn Healy acquisition: secondary expansion draft, getting the Islanders goalie who "beats us all the time"[28:00] - Greg Gilbert free agent signing and Paul Broten waiver loss for Mike Hudson depth addition[29:00] - Alexander Karpovtsev trade: Pierre Pagé asking for Mike Hartman, Krister Ström's scouting gem from Quebec[31:00] - Steve Larmer holdout: the Iron Man refusing to play for Chicago, Pulford refusing to trade to Keenan's team[32:00] - The Hartford three-way: James Patrick and Darren Turcotte for Larmer and Nick Kypreos bonus[33:00] - Training camp in London: French's Challenge vs Maple Leafs, complete roster bonding from day one[34:00] - Mike Keenan's kindest act: 5 days off in London, team bonding at 100% body fat together[35:00] - Nick Kypreos singing "Brandy": Mark Messier's reaction - "This little puke better be able to play"[36:00] - Alexander Karpovtsev shirtless: "Did we just sign a plumber?" - Dean Martin body, championship player[38:00] - The corporate culture shift: London trip bonding suits with players, no longer cold corporate Madison Square Garden[39:00] - Mike Keenan disappearing act: Neil searching for him on London flight, he...

Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' pair of losses over the weekend to the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars. They discuss a better-looking effort on Sunday despite the loss, Craig Berube and Auston Matthews on different pages regarding the team's mentality, and the top six's struggles during the road trip. Then, they discuss Berube's hot seat, whether it's too late for the Leafs to benefit from a 'new coach bump,' how the fanbase would respond to a Peter DeBoer hiring, and what that could mean for Brad Treliving in the offseason. Finally, they chat about whether the Leafs should consider a Matthews trade in the summer and what the return could look like.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' 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals. They react to Craig Berube's post-game comments on the team's passion and discuss the power play going 0-for-5. Then, they debate whether Berube will or should be fired and whether Peter DeBoer could turn the team around as his replacement. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam hit the Leafs Line to answer your calls and questions.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (5:07) to chat about the deteriorating Maple Leafs in performance and standings, why a change in the coaching staff around Craig Berube is needed, Tristan Jarry's injury and if the Edmonton Oilers will dip back into the goaltending market, and how the new ownership in Pittsburgh could affect the Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas' approach. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to answer listeners' 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.

Ben Ennis and Sho Alli close out the week by welcoming Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne. He breaks down the Maple Leafs' recent performance against the Capitals, the state of the team this season, Craig Berube's job security, and the impact of coaching on the roster. The discussion also touches on the future of Auston Matthews and his potential trade value, Tom Wilson's Team Canada case, and what changes could help spark the Leafs. After the break, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (25:11) joins the show to discuss Bo Bichette's positional future, how his market is shaping up, the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, and the Blue Jays bullpen options. Adnan also shares his take on the Oscars moving to YouTube in 2029, before we wrap up the week with the Canadian Sport 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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Washington Capitals. They discuss the Leafs' decision to start Dennis Hildeby, Easton Cowan's move up to the second line, Scott Laughton's usage and John Tavares' scoring slump. Then, they get into Matias Maccelli's extended stay in the press box and when he might get a chance back in the lineup. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into the Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (4:51) to chat about some of the reasons why the Winnipeg Jets' offence has struggled outside of their top line, where he sees areas the team can improve, the Jets not being able to match the speed of other NHL teams, the decrease in minutes for Jonathan Toews, the difficulties of building around the team while committing to long-term deals with their core players, and why the Jets could be on the verge of losing out on a playoff spot in their games rounding out December. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the 'next moves' from Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, the new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and for Peter DeBoer.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' 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. They review Craig Berube's post-game locker room address and discuss the team's slow start, Auston Matthews' response to the fans' third-period boos, and whether the Leafs can take any meaningful takeaways from the incomplete effort. Later, as the Leafs prepare for a Thursday-night matchup against the Capitals, Washington head coach Spencer Carbery joins the show (32:27) to discuss the Caps' recent form, Alex Ovechkin's usage, navigating Pierre-Luc Dubois' absence, the importance of locker room speeches, and the lingering Olympic question for Logan Thompson and Tom Wilson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL on Sportsnet host David Amber in-studio (0:26) to chat about general manager Bill Guerin turning the Minnesota Wild into a destination for NHL players with the bold move of trading for Quinn Hughes. Then, they discuss if Connor McDavid can surpass Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux in points per game in the regular season, whether Connor Bedard's injury could impact his spot on Team Canada, who would round out the Olympic roster, and the state of the Canadian NHL teams before the holiday break. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the St. Louis Blues roster and landing spots for some of their players, if Jordan Binnington can earn another big contract, and the Pittsburgh Penguins selling the franchise to the Hoffmann family. 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 get MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette's thoughts (4:34) on the goalie swap between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, whether either Tristan Jarry or Stuart Skinner can perform better with their new teams and why it was the right time to trade goaltenders. Then, Vally shares why he sees a lack of confidence in Jacob Fowler, goalies being able to avoid letting pucks past their helmets, and the connection between the Minnesota Wild scouts and the Vancouver Canucks following the organisation's acquisition of Quinn Hughes. Then, on Grill the Panel, Valiquette asks which NHL team's environment is the best to play for as a goaltender. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Jarmo Kekäläinen's first press conference as the Buffalo Sabres' newest general manager and Seth Jones' elbow to Brandon Hagel.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 Connor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks on Joe Bowen night. They discuss what to expect from the leaders after being called out by Craig Berube on Saturday, how Auston Matthews will respond, Joseph Woll's return to the lineup, and more. Then, they chat about Connor Bedard's season and whether his recent injury provides Hockey Canada with an excuse not to select him for the Olympic team. Later, the Chicago Sun-Times' Ben Pope joins the show (32:12) to share a Blackhawks perspective on tonight's contest, the latest on Bedard's status, how he's evolved in his third professional year, Chicago's prospects in the pipeline, and Spencer Knight's Vezina-level play.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Jason Brough (5:18) co-host of Halford & Brough to chat about the Vancouver Canucks trading away Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, his assessment on the return with Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and Zeev Buium plus a first-round pick in 2026, the commitment from Hughes' former teammates for the Canucks organization, who's the next leader in the locker room, if the organization is fully transitioning into a rebuild, and if there's still confidence in the front office group. Then, The Athletic's Michael Russo (32:50) shares his thoughts on the Minnesota Wild side of the deal, if there's any discourse on the return for Quinn, if the Wild now have higher expectations for this year, and if GM Bill Guerin still has enough assets to go big-game hunting on the trade market. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. They discuss Auston Matthews' decline, the Leafs' decision to make him unavailable to the media post-game, and his response to Craig Berube calling out the team's leadership group. Later, they receive updates on Chris Tanev and Joseph Woll's injuries, share their thoughts on Connor McDavid's highlight-reel goal, and discuss the current uncertain status of Anthony Stolarz.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL head coach, GM and President Doug MacLean (2:22) returns with Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to weigh in on the Edmonton Oilers trading away Stuart Skinner to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Tristan Jarry in the main part of the deal, if the Oilers could've afforded to wait a bit longer and if one or both of Sidney Crosby and Connor McDavid would've approved before the move. Then, Mac discusses why the Vancouver Canucks also can't afford to let their Quinn Hughes saga drag on through another season, and which teams in the West and East conferences he has written to make the playoffs. Later, Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice joins the guys (27:42) to chat about the difficulties of returning to the 'Cats' identity, how he's changed as a two-time Stanley Cup-winning coach, Brad Marchand's presence in the locker room stepping up with Aleksander Barkov out, navigating the Winter Olympic schedule, and the state of the Atlantic Division.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' 3-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks in overtime. They discuss the concerning trend of blown leads, Oliver Ekman-Larsson's injury, first impressions of the William Nylander-led third line, Auston Matthews' poor backcheck in overtime, and Dennis Hildeby continuing to prove he belongs. Then, they revisit Anthony Stolarz's extension and whether the Leafs moved too quickly in locking him up for four more years. Later, they look ahead to the Leafs' Saturday matchup against the Edmonton Oilers after they swapped Stuart Skinner for Tristan Jarry. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam hit the Leafs Line to answer your calls and questions!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin their gameday edition to react to Ryan Reaves' pre-game comments about the end of his tenure with the Maple Leafs, Chris Tanev update, Craig Berube's thoughts on Macklin Celebrini's 2025-26 season, his chances at cracking Team Canada's Winter Olympics roster and top six lines. Then, Sam asks true or false questions on whether Dennis Hildeby will make more starts for the rest of the season over Anthony Stolarz, in the scenario that the Leafs are in the playoffs, if Troy Stecher will be in the top four defensive pairings, and if the Leafs will hold onto their 2028 first-round pick after the 2026 trade deadline. To round out the hour, former NHLer Dan Boyle (32:50) weighs in on Celebrini's performance, Dan's experience in getting selected and participating with the Canada Hockey team, how they should construct the Olympic roster, how he navigated a struggling power play, and his advice to Berube's squad.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the hour, touching on Craig Berube's decision to drop William Nylander to the third line alongside Dakota Joshua and Nicolas Roy for Wednesday's practice and the expectations for Willy and his linemates heading into their game against the San Jose Sharks. Then, they react to Bobby McMann's one-game suspension for high-sticking and the Maple Leafs being the most suspended team in the George Parros era. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by (30:38) to chat about Ryan Reaves' return to Toronto, the fallout between Reaves and the organisation during last year's trade deadline, Sharks' report, what could have been the reasoning for the second and third line changes, and Henry Thrun's potential main roster 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 look back on the busy 10-game Tuesday night slate, including a pair of last-second goals for the Ducks and Oilers. Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley joins the show (6:35) to discuss the Senators' struggles since Brady Tkachuk's return, the Canadiens calling up top goalie prospect Jacob Fowler, whether the Habs need to get bigger, and the Oilers' inconsistency. Later, sports orthopaedic surgeon Jason Smith stops by (34:10) to share insight on the uptick of injuries around the league, Chris Tanev's situation, and why teams and surgeons are still wary of Jack Eichel's artificial disc surgery.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with a look at the jumbled-up standings before bringing in former NHL goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (6:20). Vally shares his thoughts on NHL 'parity,' Andrei Vasilevskiy's injury, the Leafs' goaltending situation, the increase of goalie injuries around the league, the difficult environment for Thatcher Demko in Vancouver, the underlying numbers for why Auston Matthews' scoring is down, why Montreal should call up standout goalie prospect Jacob Fowler, and more. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Vince Dunn's massive hit on Mats Zuccarello, Bill Daly's update on the Olympic ice, and the Avalanche lining up to use Nordiques jerseys against the Habs in their January meeting.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2-0 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss Dennis Hildeby's impressive shutout, whether Bobby McMann will be suspended after his game misconduct, the team embracing a low-event style, and the power play's continued struggles. Later, they chat about Matias Maccelli's extended stay in the press box and whether the team has given up on him being a factor this season. Finally, Nick shares an update on Chris Tanev, who is considering surgery to make a return 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.

Hour 3 of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by the Co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne on Sportsnet, Nick Kypreos! To start Nick Kypreos gives us his thoughts on the Flame recent strong play. Then he gives us his thoughts on the Quinn Hughes market and why his value is at it's peak, and who is going to be in for his services. Then Nick takes us through some rumours throughout the rest of the league.(36:53) Later on, we hear your best tests, and wrap up the show!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. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their thoughts on Jon Hamm's commercial with Team USA to tee up the Olympics before welcoming in Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (5:35) to share the latest on the Canucks and Quinn Hughes. They get into the reports linking Hughes to the New Jersey Devils, what the Canucks would be looking for in a trade return, and the direction for other expiring contracts in Kiefer Sherwood and Evander Kane, as well as franchise cornerstones in Elias Pettersson and Thatcher Demko. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the Oilers' surge, Florida's comeback over the Blue Jackets after being down 4-1, Dean Evason's postgame comments on the hand-pass rule, and the standings crunch in both conferences approaching Christmas.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap the Maple Leafs' 2-1 loss in a shootout to the Montreal Canadiens, Dennis Hildeby slotting in to start in net on Saturday Night, Alexandre Texier's one-handed shootout goal, and the top six struggling to produce on offence. The guys shift their attention to the Monday Night game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with Calle Järnkrok slotting back in for Nick Robertson, and Jonas Johansson taking the recently shelved Andrei Vasilevsky's place in Jon Cooper's net. 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.

Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala joins in-studio (0:32) with Nick Kypreos and guest host Gord Stellick to chat about the upcoming 2026 World Juniors, the concerns from NHL organisations on potential injuries from their prospects in playoff-like hockey games, how a potential smaller ice-rink in the Winter Olympics would affect the choices countries will make for their rosters, Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard's chance at cracking Team Canada, and the trends in Canada vs. USA producing goaltenders. Then, Nick, Gord, and Sam McKee continue their discussion on the IIHF's reassurance of having a completed ice rink and building for the 2026 games, as well as recent controversial calls on goaltender interference and hand passes.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, 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' Thursday-night test against the Carolina Hurricanes. Then, they discuss the team's decision to go back to Joseph Woll against the Canes and whether the Leafs' goaltending play frees them up to trade a goalie away. After, they get into the Leafs' dominance in the faceoff circle and revisit yesterday's chat on Auston Matthews' form. Later, three-time Stanley Cup champion Justin Williams joins the show (33:50) to tee up the Hurricanes' side of tonight's matchup and shares his thoughts on Jaccob Slavin's absence, the goaltending trio's play so far this season, and GM Eric Tulsky's emphasis on analytics.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL coach and front office executive Pierre McGuire joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (4:46) to chat about coaching Nick with the Hartford Whalers, what it could mean for the Maple Leafs closing their road trip with a win over the Carolina Hurricanes, why the Winnipeg Jets' 'problem' doesn't involve the goaltending, if it would hurt the Montreal Canadiens' chemistry and development if they were to call up a prospect like Jacob Fowler, Quinn Hughes landing spots, and how the reported smaller ice rink could affect the players when the Winter Olympics come around. Then, Nick and Justin are joined by former NHLer and ESPN hockey analyst Ray Ferraro (27:03) to discuss the differences in the Leafs and Florida Panthers' rosters compared to the 2024-25 successful teams, the difficulties NHL teams have to go through navigating the salary cap and trade market especially for the Vancouver Canucks, and the path for the Edmonton Oilers to get back on track. 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 look back on the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers in Sunrise. They discuss the surprisingly subdued play from the Cats, the third line starting to gel, Troy Stecher giving the backend a different look, and why it's time to abandon the five-forward power play. Then, they evaluate Auston Matthews' season and whether he can return to his pre-injured form. Later, they dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your Leafs-related 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.

Jets beat writer for the Winnipeg Free Press, Ken Wiebe, joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (6:53) to chat about Jonathan Toews' adjustment into the team's system, Mark Scheifele carrying the top line to success and Team Canada contention, the recent struggles without Connor Hellebuyck in net, the fallout of a closed-door players-only meeting, and the state of the Canadian-NHL teams. Then, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee discuss the correlation between the lack of goals and shot attempts across the league, Steven Stamkos reaching 1,200 points, and Connor Bedard's spectacular goal against the Vegas Golden Knights, as well as his chances of making the Winter Olympic roster.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 Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers, a battle between the two teams at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. They reflect on the Leafs' playoff exit to the Panthers a season ago before discussing Florida's struggles this year. Then, they get the latest developments on Brandon Carlo, Chris Tanev, and Anthony Stolarz's injuries. Finally, Florida Hockey Now insider George Richards stops by (30:56) to discuss the Panthers' lengthy list of injuries, Sergei Bobrovsky's play, Brad Marchand's comments on the Leafs, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee start with a discussion about the size and status of Olympic ice following Pete DeBoer's comments on Monday's show. Then, Steve Valiquette joins the show for his weekly appearance (4:13). He gets into the parallels between the Rangers' and Leafs' seasons, the Stars' November surge, why he's not worried about Sergei Bobrovsky's lull, the Jets in free fall without Connor Hellebuyck, whether Jesper Wallstedt's play is sustainable in Minnesota and why a Jordan Binnington trade could save the Oilers. Later, they react to Brendan Dillon's eventful 1,000th NHL game and Sidney Crosby's two-goal game against the Flyers.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.