Leafs hockey is back after a short break, and Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead at their game against the Flyers tonight. To help preview the matchup, they are joined by Leafs writer Anthony Petrielli (6:59), who discusses how McMann went from healthy scratch to a new extension and goes through the roster to put together the team's optimal line combinations. Later, Charlie O'Connor (31:41) of PHLY Sports shares a Flyers POV of the game, their playoff chances after selling at th...
Mar 14, 2024•50 min
Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a look at the Eastern Conference playoff picture as the Panthers continue to pull away from the pack after their comeback win over the Stars last night in which they trailed 3-0. ESPN's Kristen Shilton (4:09) shares her thoughts on the battle at the top of the Eastern Conference, Atlanta expansion rumours, Bedard embracing the 'next face of the league' role and whether Crosby would ever leave Pittsburgh to chase another cup. Later, news and ...
Mar 13, 2024•50 min
Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in guest host JD Bunkis with Nick Kypreos away. They start with the news that Bobby McMann has signed a 2-year, $1.25 million AAV deal, and they share their thoughts on the price, contract comparables and his future role. Then, they discuss the pressure on the core four and predictions for who will take the starting netminding job. Finally, the guys rank the Leafs' 'Team Bs' over the years and where the supporting cast this season stands amongst previous group...
Mar 13, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with their reactions to Matt Rempe receiving a 4-game suspension for his elbow on Jonas Siegenthaler last night. Former NHL coach Bruce Boudreau (3:05) shares his thoughts on the league sending Rempe a message, coaching tough guys, the Wild pulling their goalie in OT, Demko's injury and the most impactful trade from the deadline. Later, they regroup with Sam for news and notes - ranking the best defensive units in the league, checki...
Mar 12, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their thoughts on ex-Marlies' Josh Ho-Sang's new hip-hop album as the Leafs get a needed day off. Then, they discuss Nick Robertson voicing his frustrations with his role. The Athletic's Josh Kloke (12:28) shares his thoughts on Robertson's comments, the team's cohesion a month away from the playoffs and what the deadline additions bring. Later, Leafs' radio analyst Jim Ralph (32:03) weighs in on how an 'underdog' label helps the team, who's w...
Mar 12, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the NHL's playoff picture as the Islanders claw their way back into contention on the back of a 6-game winning streak. They are joined by Panthers analyst Jeff Chychrun (2:19), who weighs in on Paul Maurice's impact on the team, Florida's physical presence, what Vlad Tarasenko brings and where Barkov ranks among the best players in the league. Then, he looks at what went wrong for his son, Jakob, and the Sens this season. Then, they ...
Mar 11, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some fallout from Friday's deadline as the Leafs enter into the final stretch of the regular season. Then, into Saturday's win against Montreal - Matthews' recent down stretch, back-checking miscues, Knies' improved play on the bottom 6, McMann playing himself out of Toronto's price range and evaluating the mixed-up lines without Marner. Who is the answer at second-line centre? Then, evaluating Connor Dewar and Joel Edmundson's Leafs debuts, t...
Mar 11, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined in-studio by Elliotte Friedman for post-trade deadline wind-down. He shares his thoughts on Vegas' unexpected trade for Hertl, teams that missed out on their targets, top-end goalies staying put and if there's any chance Sidney Crosby leaves the Penguins as they enter their rebuild. Later, Doug MacLean (30:36) hops on for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac shares how deadline day has evolved before getting into the Hertl deal and Vegas' cap tactics...
Mar 09, 2024•50 min
The deadline is all wrapped up, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the day headlined by Vegas' big splash at the buzzer for Tomáš Hertl. They get into the biggest stories of deadline day - potential injury and contract concerns around Hertl, the Oilers stay relatively quiet and the Jets make a push with a trade for Toffoli. Then, the guys discuss trade winners and losers. Later, Leafs' GM Brad Treliving (20:42) joins the show to share his thoughts on the team's moves at and...
Mar 08, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some thoughts on the influx of trades in the Western Conference and the budding arms race between the Avalanche, Canucks and Golden Knights. They are joined by Golden Knights reporter for the Athletic, Jesse Granger (4:57), who shares his thoughts on Vegas' moves for Hanifin and Mantha, why Vegas is going all-in this year and whether Guentzel or Buchnevich are still in play for them. What would be the most entertaining first-round opponent for...
Mar 07, 2024•50 min
We have a deal! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with a review of the Leafs' trade for Joel Edmundson from the Capitals completed earlier today. They discuss the team's focus on physicality, what he can bring to Toronto, where he fits into the lineup and what moves may follow. Have the Leafs done enough to keep up with their improving contemporaries? Then, looking back over the Leafs' sleepy 2-1 win over the Sabres last night. Finally, NESN Bruins analyst Andy Brickley (33:58) ...
Mar 07, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more reflection over today's trades before they are joined by former scout Jason Bukala (5:31). He shares why the Byram/Middlestadt trade is a puzzler for both sides, Lindholm's fall-off in Vancouver and the unprecedented idea of the Canucks flipping him to Pittsburgh. Then, on what Walker brings to the Avs, Tampa making a long-term play for Hanifin and if Dallas has enough in-house to stand pat at the deadline. To close, they ...
Mar 06, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee catch up on a trade-heavy day in the NHL as GMs are eager to make moves ahead of Friday's deadline, though no moves from the Leafs yet. They get into the tough position Brad Treliving is in with the asset cupboards near empty, if the Leafs missed out on any of the players moved today and the improvements in the Eastern Conference competition. Later, Sam cooks up some bold fake trades for the Leafs. Finally, they welcome Brad May (28:20) into the studio t...
Mar 06, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a shocking report that Elias Lindholm may be back in trade talks as the Canucks eye a Jake Guentzel trade. Former NHL player, manager and agent Brian Lawton (8:13) shares his thoughts on the Guentzel sweepstakes, if the Penguins should consider a full rebuild and how deadline war rooms have evolved. Then, he goes around the league to discuss which players various teams need to target at the deadline. Finally, they regroup with ...
Mar 05, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Bruins last night. They get into what was another slow start for the Leafs, a night to forget for the Brodie/Liljegren pair, Boston's unkillable culture, Woll still working his way back to full speed and Rielly struggling as the power play QB. Then, a look around the league at available defencemen at the deadline and which would be the best fit in Toronto. Finally, the guys go through the lineup and discuss which com...
Mar 05, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Canucks locking up Elias Pettersson to an 8-year extension over the weekend and they compare the contract terms to William Nylander's. They are joined by SN650's Satiar Shah (3:19), who shares his thoughts on Pettersson's extension, where the team is on a Guentzel trade, other targets at the deadline and who from the lineup is dispensable. Then, they are rejoined by Sam McKee to react live to the Devils parting ways with Lindy Ruff. Finall...
Mar 04, 2024•50 min
It's trade deadline week! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the week with a look back over the Leafs' shootout win over the Rangers on Saturday. They get into Rempe vs. Reaves, Rempe's dirty hits on Lyubushkin, the third line starting to solidify itself and Nylander getting benched. Then, looking ahead to tonight's game against the Bruins and Samsonov getting the nod to start. Finally, they are joined by NESN's Billy Jaffe (34:47) to share a Bruins' POV of tonight's game, how th...
Mar 04, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with reports around the Canucks and Hurricanes discussing an Elias Pettersson trade as extension talks remain stalled before Doug MacLean's Off-the-Rails Friday appearance (2:28)! Mac delves into how legit the Pettersson trade rumours are, the Canucks' options and whether the situation is a distraction for the team. Then, he weighs in on the Lyubushkin trade, rumours that Calgary was unwilling to trade with Toronto and landing spots for variou...
Mar 01, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' late-night move, acquiring Ilya Lyubushkin (again) for a 3rd and a 6th-round pick. They discuss where he fits into the Leafs' lineup, the price and potential next moves for Brad Treliving. Then, they react to Treliving's availability, his openness to trading this year's first-round pick and who would be the likely target. Finally, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (35:17) shares an update on Liljegren's injury status, his thoughts on Lyubushk...
Mar 01, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with the Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli who gives an in-depth breakdown of the Chris Tanev trade, how it impacts the market for defencemen and why the Leafs were never really in the conversation. Then, he gets into the Canucks' progress in extension talks with Pettersson, potential destinations for Jake Guentzel and what happens with Hanifin after the Tanev trade. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Hyman scores his 40th goal, Bruce Cas...
Feb 29, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with the big news that the Flames have pulled the trigger on a Chris Tanev trade, sending him to Dallas. They get into Calgary's return in the deal, if the Leafs missed out and which right-handed defencemen the team should pivot their focus to. Later, a chat about Jo Woll returning to the net tonight after 85 days since his last start and Sheldon Keefe gets a $25k fine for his outburst. Finally, Coyotes' analyst Craig Morgan (32:25) sets the sta...
Feb 29, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Milwaukee Admirals forward Cody Hodgson (2:25). He discusses his return to pro hockey after his diagnosis of a rare muscle condition, why he decided to come back to the game and what it was like to be back after 8 years away. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for NHL news and notes - takeaways from Gary Bettman's presser in Winnipeg, Crosby keeping the Penguins relevant and the Canucks' skid continues. The views and opinions expressed in...
Feb 28, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the anniversary of Sidney Crosby's Golden Goal and where they were during the special moment. Then, into the Leafs' streak-breaking loss to the Golden Knights last night - the team's play when they're down, Tavares' rare signs of frustration as he adjusts to his new role, Keefe getting tossed and concerning play from the all-left-handed d-corps. Finally, Rangers' MSG reporter Steve Valiquette (32:51) weighs in on Matt Rempe's gauntlet, why he ...
Feb 28, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the playoff picture in both conferences and which teams are getting the most desperate ahead of the deadline. They are joined by Garry Galley (6:13) to share his thoughts on Zach Hyman's unlikely transformation into a 50-goal scorer, whether the Flames should be selling and why teams outside of the playoff picture like the Senators would want to buy at the deadline. Finally, they regroup with Sam to discuss the strange vibes emerging...
Feb 27, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead at the Leafs' game tonight against the Golden Knights at home. They discuss Vegas' injuries, what type of reception Rielly will get in his first game at home since the suspension, Reaves staying in the lineup over Gregor and the all-left-handed d-corps. Then, a discussion about available right-handed defencemen after Chris Tanev and what they would cost. Finally, former NHL goalie and the Daily Faceoff's Carter Hutton (27:44) weig...
Feb 27, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with a recap of an eventful weekend in the NHL, including an unexpected result in the Battle of Alberta. They are joined by Flames' analyst Eric Francis (3:32), who weighs in on Calgary's recent hot stretch, whether it changes their deadline plans at all, the price for Tanev and their hesitancy to make a move with ex-GM Brad Treliving in Toronto. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news and notes - rookie Matt Rempe turning heads wit...
Feb 26, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' extending their win streak with a win against the Avalanche over the weekend. They discuss what's spurred this recent change in play, the power play starting to heat up and how much this streak changes perceptions of the team inside and outside the facility. Then, they get into Saturday's game, Colorado's intimidating top-end talent, Bertuzzi's birthday hat trick and the sustainability of the bottom six's elevated play. Later, a con...
Feb 26, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Doug MacLean for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac delves into the Leafs' dominant stretch and how it affects their deadline approach, if there's any concern for the Canucks who've lost 3 straight and the Jets' attendance issues. Then, he goes through some of the headline trade targets and where they might land. To close out the week, they regroup with Sam McKee to answer your questions on the text line! The views and opinions expr...
Feb 23, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' win last night over the Golden Knights in Vegas. They get into one of the season's most impressive wins, a more balanced line rotation, how the Rielly/Greig incident rallied the team, Domi's expanded role and Rielly's return. Then, a wider view of the roster as is and why their recent win streak reinforces an 'all-in' approach to the deadline. They are joined by the Athletic's Joshua Kloke (35:59), who shares his thoughts on a more ...
Feb 23, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with NHL Network's Mike Kelly, who runs through award races - Auston Matthews' early case for the Hart Trophy, Quinn Hughes running away with the Norris and Faber vs. Bedard for the Calder. Then, he discusses which teams are better or worse than their records according to underlying analytics. They regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Quinton Byfield's entry for goal of the year, landing spots for Markstrom and Saros, the latest on the ...
Feb 22, 2024•50 min
