Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some thoughts on the All-Star events this week, where Matthews might go with his first pick and what to expect from the skills competition. They are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Adam Oates (10:49), who reminisces on his own All-Star experiences, the changes made to the skills competition and the art of the breakaway. Then, he delves into what makes a good power-play. Finally, Senators' analyst Jason York (34:25) discusses the Sens' goaltendi...
Jan 30, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with Blue Jackets reporter Aaron Portzline (4:23) to discuss the mess in Columbus - Patrick Laine checking into the NHL's player assistance program, David Jiricek's frustration at being demoted to the AHL again and how GM Jarmo Kekäläinen will approach the deadline. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Todd McLellan's seat starting to heat up as the Kings struggles continue, Chris Tanev/Senators rumours and Kuzmenko potentially on the way out of V...
Jan 29, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' closing their pre-All-Star break stretch strong with another win over the Jets. They give their take on the game, Ryan Reaves scoring in his return to the ice, the controversial no-goal call, and whether Samsonov is fully back. Later, the guys give out their All-Star-break evaluations to different parts of the team thus far this season (34:09). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do...
Jan 29, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Doug MacLean (1:46) for Off-The-Rails Friday! Mac delves into the Oilers' win streak, Tocchet pushing back on media coverage of his Pettersson criticism, Patrick Roy's second chance in the NHL and Gallagher's elbow on Pelech. They regroup with Sam for news and notes - live reactions to Gallagher receiving a 5-game ban, Roy's reception in Montreal, Tocchet's comments to the media and Oliver Kylington returning to the ice for Calgary. Finally, a...
Jan 26, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos starts by sharing stories from yesterday's Night with the Blue and White Gala with Justin Bourne and Sam McKee. Then, looking ahead to the Leafs’ game on Saturday against the Jets - Jarnkrok's injury in practice today, what the team does with Reaves now that he's been activated off of IR, if Sheldon Keefe should split up the top power-play unit and Nylander's post-extension slump. Later, former NHLer and NHL analyst Brad May (32:06) shares his thoughts on the Leafs' regular season u...
Jan 26, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with PJ Stock (0:26) to tee up Patrick Roy's return to Montreal - how the fans might react, the Habs' passiveness under Martin St. Louis, if the Islanders' roster is the best match for Roy and who the Canadiens will make available at the trade deadline. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Drew Doughty calls out the Kings' effort after another loss, Tocchet criticizes Pettersson and the Panthers get off to a scrappy start against the Coyotes. The ...
Jan 25, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with an uncharacteristic 1-0 win for the Leafs over the Jets and Samsonov's miraculous resurgence. Is his stellar play sustainable? Or are the Leafs better off with the low-maintenance Martin Jones in the backup spot when Woll returns? Then, more on the game - the team's slow start, the lack of secondary scoring and Keefe benching the stars on the power play. Finally, Sportsnets' Luke Gazdic (33:14) weighs in on Keefe's benching decision, Nick Robe...
Jan 25, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more comments on the 2018 World Juniors investigation. Joining the conversation, Senators reporter Ian Mendes (3:10) shares his thoughts on the new developments to the investigation, whether the Sens' deadline plans will include Jakob Chychrun and if Korpisalo can turn his rough season around. Finally, news and notes - the owner of the Utah Jazz pushes for NHL expansion in Salt Lake, Edmonton's win streak reaches 14 games and t...
Jan 24, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with developments in the Hockey Canada scandal as 5 players have been told to surrender to London Police. Then, onto a crucial test for the Leafs against the Jets, whether they are physically prepared, Robertson's opportunity with Bertuzzi out and the growing divide between the core four and the rest of the team. They are joined by Jets' reporter Ken Wiebe (29:08) to tee up tonight's game, the Jets' strong defensive system, Bowness' impact and the ...
Jan 24, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with Carter Hart taking an indefinite leave of absence from the Flyers shortly after Dillon Dube did the same with the Flames. They are joined by former coach and NHL Networks' Bruce Boudreau (4:31), who discusses his transition from the bench to the media, the influx of mid-season coaching changes, Quinn Hughes' Norris-Trophy-jump and why Toronto's slump will help in the long run. Finally, news and notes - Oliver Kylington returns ...
Jan 23, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead at the Leafs' final two tilts before the All-Star Break against the Jets. They get into the significance of the pair of games, the gamble of rolling out Samsonov, Joseph Woll making progress, Winnipeg's stingy defence and Giordano once again getting scratched. They are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox (28:47), who weighs in on the Ryan Reaves IR situation, what the Leafs could do with him, the team's defensive struggles and the long...
Jan 23, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more on Corey Perry signing with the Oilers, the off-ice aspect, what Perry brings to the team and what the market was for him as a free agent. They are joined by NHL Network's Mike Rupp (11:44), who weighs in on the signing, how it might impact Edmonton's locker room and the deal's timing. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Islanders bringing in Patrick Roy. Finally, news & notes - more on Roy, if old-school coaching tact...
Jan 22, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' back-to-back over the weekend and thoughts on the team's aspirations this season as they return from an up-and-down West Coast road trip. They get into the games themselves - Martin Jones starting to cool off, penalty kill problems and concern levels for Tavares' slump. Then, a chat about the Leafs' tradeable assets and what sort of return the Leafs could get for guys like Nick Robertson & Pontus Holmberg. Later, the Oilers sign...
Jan 22, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi start with the news of the day that the Canucks have signed president Jim Rutherford to a 3-year extension. Joining the conversation, Canucks columnist Iain MacIntyre (4:53) discusses how the team has transformed from their disastrous state last season, Rich Tocchet's impact, Pettersson's contract situation and how aggressive they will be at the deadline. Later, news and notes - Shane Pinto returns to the Senators, whether the Flames should be b...
Jan 19, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Daniele Franceschi (filling in for Sam McKee) and they start with the much-needed win for the Leafs over the Flames last night. They get into Matthews' goal-scoring dominance, a weight off of Keefe's shoulders, the clutch video review, Tavares' recent struggles and Nylander's drought since his extension. They are joined by former NHL goalie Carter Hutton (31:25), who shares his thoughts on his transition from the ice to the media, Martin Jones answering ...
Jan 19, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with NHL Network's Brian Lawton (5:26) who shares his thoughts on whether it's time for Winnipeg & Vancouver to push 'all-in,' the difficulty of upgrading a blueline via trade and when and how often execs should hold press conferences. Later, the guys regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Lindy Ruff shows frustration at a reporter, the Kings' horrid recent stretch and Dubas declares the Penguins won't trade Guentzel. The views and op...
Jan 18, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the development that the Leafs have fallen out of the top 3 of the Atlantic Division and the idea of them missing the playoffs becoming more real. How will their recent skid impact their direction at the deadline? Then, evaluating Treliving's signings after the halfway point of the season. Finally, Sportsnets' Eric Francis (29:52) tees up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Flames and discusses the status of Calgary's rumoured trade-assets...
Jan 18, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with another look at the Oilers' performance last night and the unsung impact of Zach Hyman. They are joined by former NHL scout Jason Bukala (4:19), who shares his thoughts on Matthews vs. McDavid last night, a by-the-numbers evaluation of the Leafs' core four's recent stretch and why Toronto should stand pat at the deadline. Then, he takes a look around the league - which teams will go all-in at the deadline and which are planning for more minor ...
Jan 17, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Oilers last night, the Leafs' passing flaws, how much of the defensive lapses are personnel-based, Keefe's lack of trust in the team and Marner's post-game comments. Then, concern levels rising for Brodie on defence and Tavares on offence and if the Leafs should consider moving JT out to the wing. Later, they are joined by Flames forward Nazem Kadri (39:44), who discusses his side's 4-game win streak, how Calgary has...
Jan 17, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and Oilers analyst Rob Brown (1:44) who discusses the origin of 'Down Goes Brown,' Paul Coffee's impact behind the Oilers bench, Evander Kane's diminishing role and Mattias Ekholm's leadership. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes around the league - the Blackhawks give Dickinson a big, confusing extension, what kind of interest Merzļikins could command in the trade market and BriseBois declares that Stamkos will not be t...
Jan 16, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at tonight's matchup for the Leafs against the Oilers - Matthews going head-to-head with McDavid after falling flat against MacKinnon, Keefe returning to a more familiar lineup and Martin Jones getting the nod. Then a conversation about Leafs & Oilers goaltending, whether Skinner can keep up his hot stretch or if Woll is truly a safe option when he returns from injury. Later, they key in on the Oilers - the evolution of Zach Hyman, ...
Jan 16, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour by checking in on some of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee games across the league today. They welcome in Sportsnet's Garry Galley (5:23), who chats Nathan McKinnon's case for Hart, the Canadiens' size deficiency, Canada's cup contenders and whether old-school coaching tactics still work. Later, news and notes - Terry Ryan checks in on emergency basis for the Newfoundland Growlers on his 47th birthday, Patrick Kane exits early...
Jan 15, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get right into what was a woeful weekend in Leafs land, the team's inability to close out games, Sunday's jumbled lineup and Keefe starting to feel the heat. Later, an in-depth conversation about Keefe's job security, whether he's done enough on the development side, if the roster is strong enough to bounce back after a coaching change and the pressure on him for the team's west coast trip. They close with a look at Samsonov's return on Sunday and how he...
Jan 15, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the final hour of the week with the Canucks and Elias Pettersson's scorching stretch. They are joined by Doug MacLean (4:20) for Off-the-Rails Friday! He shares his thoughts on Pettersson's rising extension figure, Corey Perry landing spots, the Cutter Gauthier trade and Elvis Merzļikins' trade request. Finally, the guys answer your questions and comments on the text line! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and ...
Jan 12, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with the Leafs' loss to the Islanders in overtime last night, concern levels over the team's inability to win in regulation, McCabe's overtime disaster class and Keefe overthinking his OT rotation. Later, theorizing on who will get the net in the back-to-back on Saturday and Sunday. Finally, Avalanche analyst Aarif Deen (33:55), tees up their matchup tomorrow against the Leafs and discusses Jonathan Drouin's career resurgence, Landeskog's progre...
Jan 12, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour by recapping a wild week in Philadelphia as the dramatic fallout of the Cutter Gauthier trade continues. They are joined by Flyers' analyst Chris Therien (6:09), who breaks down the timeline leading up to and following the Gauthier deal in Philly, how the trade was received by Flyers fans and some of the questions still left unanswered. Finally, revisiting expansion and why the league's pool of talent may not be able to support it. ...
Jan 11, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Corey Perry’s rumoured links to the Leafs, and the guys debate his fit in Toronto both on and off the ice. Then, looking ahead to the Leafs' game tonight against the plateauing Islanders. Later, a conversation about the ongoing goaltender situation and if Matt Murray could re-enter the fold as he makes progress on his rehab. They welcome in former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (30:31), who shares his thoughts on whether Toronto should consider signin...
Jan 11, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Jets as they continue to stay hot. Joining the conversation, Sportsnet Jets reporter Sean Reynolds (3:13) compares the team in Winnipeg this season vs. last, Kevin Cheveldayoff's cap management and Bowness' system. Then, breaking news that Corey Perry can return to the NHL and where he may land. Finally, news and notes - Jon Cooper wins his 500th game, McDavid goes off on the refs' offside review and Bedard is officially ruled ou...
Jan 10, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 7-1 win over the Sharks last night, another in a line of embarrassing outings from San Jose, Marner's 4-point night and Robertson's play filling in for Gregor. Then, they react to the news that Ilya Samsonov has been called up, the timing of the move and if he could return to the NHL action as soon as this weekend. They are joined by Islanders forward & former Leaf Matt Martin (28:07) ahead of his matchup in Toronto tonight, and...
Jan 10, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined in-studio by former Leafs' GM & exec. director of the PWHL Brian Burke, who discusses the successful start to the inaugural season of the PWHL, the league's business model in the short and long-term, William Nylander's extension and how it impacts the financial future of the team. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Cutter Gauthier trade and NHL expansion. The guys regroup with Sam McKee for more on the Gauthier deal, whether the Ducks overpaid, the ...
Jan 09, 2024•50 min
