Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Sportsnet's David Amber (0:45) to chat about the announced rosters for the 4 Nations Face-Off, which players caught him by surprise making the team and being snubbed off, the Chicago Blackhawks firing Luke Richardson, Connor Bedard's sophomore frustrations, and if size will be an issue between international teams. Then, Keith Jones (28:00), President of Hockey Operations for the Philadelphia Flyers, stops by to chat about his team's performance, how Matvei...
Dec 05, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Predators for their third straight victory. They get into Craig Berube reuniting Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews on the same line, the longevity of the move and how it impacts the rest of the lineup. Then, they discuss whether this is the best we've seen from Marner, Fraser Minten earning a bigger role, Jani Hakanpää's recent surgery and the idea of the Leafs' reacquiring Luke Schenn. Finally, they look over the ...
Dec 05, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Hockey Hall of Famer Mark Messier in-studio to chat about the behind-the-scenes of the "Game 7" docu-series, what it was like to be named on a national team's roster for an international tournament, the league's return to the Olympics, the role of a 'Captain' and what's going on with the Rangers. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss if the Boston Bruins and New York Rangers would look into helping each other out with a trade to get back on track this...
Dec 04, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some final thoughts ahead of Team Canada's official roster announcement for the Four Nations Face-Off today. They discuss how the tournament can impact the Leafs' season and Jani Hakanpää getting selected to Team Finland. Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Predators tonight and get into Nashville's failed offseason experiment, Jake McCabe's absence, the goalie tandem's recent play and more. Finally, to help look at the Preds' s...
Dec 04, 2024•50 min
MSG analyst Steve Valiquette (1:25) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne after covering the Rangers' 5-1 loss to the Devils last night. He addresses his comments on Jack Hughes' breakaway attempt and the social media fallout before getting into the Rangers' defensive dysfunction, his Team Canada goalie projections, what's sparked the Leafs' elite play in net and much more. Nick, Justin and Sam McKee close the show with some Team Canada roster projections for the Four Nations Face-Off before Wedn...
Dec 03, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Blackhawks on Monday night. They discuss Auston Matthews notching his first goal in a month, Fraser Minten making an impact, Nikita Grebenkin's physical edge and Phillippe Myers' game. Then, they react to Ryan Reaves's first comments to the media since his suspension. Later, Leafs' radio analyst Jim Ralph (33:13) breaks down Anthony Stolarz's performance last night, the team's effective defensive structure, Connor...
Dec 03, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Columbus Blue Jackets' general manager Don Waddell (4:25) to chat about his most recent trade sending David Jiříček to the Minnesota Wild, where he sees the trajectory of his team moving forward, the haul on future draft picks in return, Elvis Merzlikins' maturity behind the net and in the locker room, and his focus at the trade deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look ahead to the landscape of the trade market, Jake DeBrusk's goalscoring since jo...
Dec 02, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Lightning on Saturday night. They get into Nick Robertson breaking his scoring drought, Auston Matthews' return, Pontus Holmberg's poor fit in the top six and another elite game from Joseph Woll. Then, they discuss Jake McCabe's injury, whether we've seen the last of Jani Hakanpää after his move to IR and a rare down-game for OEL. Later, Darren Pang (31:33) helps set the stage for the Leafs' game tonight against t...
Dec 02, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet reporter Sean Reynolds (6:34) to chat about the Winnipeg Jets slowing down after their successful start to the 2024-25 season. He gets into Adam Lowry's fit with the Jets and potentially Team Canada, what's held back the Ottawa Senators from taking the next step, and the number of games Winnipeg will have Connor Hellebuyck in net with the 4 Nations Face-Off in mind. To close out the week, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee answer your questions on t...
Nov 29, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in with the Leafs' injuries as they head into a weekend matchup against the Lightning. They discuss the returns of Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, the secrecy around Matthews, what to expect from the 5-forward power play, murmurs of movement on a potential John Tavares extension and Nick Robertson's future in Toronto. Later, JD Bunkis (30:45) joins the show to discuss how the organization handled Matthews' injury, the locker room politics of Mit...
Nov 29, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Jason Brough (4:11) of Sportsnet 650's Halford & Brough to chat about the Vancouver Canucks' loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Filip Hronek's injury, the volatility of their roster, how Rick Tocchet has managed the rotating cast of players, and Erik Brännström's and Arturs Silovs' performances. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee go through the news and notes around the NHL including Patrick Roy's post-game comments about his roster following the New York ...
Nov 28, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. They dig into Bobby McMann joining the Leafs' already lengthy injury list, Fraser Minten earning a spot in the lineup, a long-term plan for Nikita Grebenkin and Nick Robertson's confidence crisis. Then, they discuss building interest around the league for the Leafs' AHL goalies and what they could fetch in a trade. Later, they are joined by Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (34:1...
Nov 28, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong (8:45) to chat about why it was the right time to have a coaching change and bring in former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, whether the change turns his focus at the trade deadline and his roster moving forward, plus what he's looking for in Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the playoff picture at American Thanksgiving and discuss which teams are already locked in an...
Nov 27, 2024•50 min
It is finally a Leafs game day, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee set the stage for their matchup against the reigning champion Florida Panthers. They discuss the Panthers' recent struggles, Auston Matthews missing yet another game, Nick Robertson getting a top-six chance, whether or not to split Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander across three lines and much more. Later, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (31:18) joins the show from Florida to discuss the picture at the top of the Atla...
Nov 27, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Sportsnet's hockey analyst Luke Gazdic (0:31) in-studio to chat about where Brock Boeser fits on the Vancouver Canucks roster as he returns from his injury, the Oilers' depth and blueline deficiency, the Flames' long-term focus following their unexpected success, and what it's like to be in the locker room with a midseason head coaching change. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the disclosure of injuries in the NHL compared to other leagues and hand...
Nov 26, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in with the latest on Auston Matthews' injury and discuss where in the lineup he'll go when he does return. They look at the lines from practice with Matthews and chat about who deserves a top-six look on his line more - Pontus Holmberg or Nick Robertson. Then, they get into the goalie tandem and why the team might secretly want Jo Woll to win the starting job. Later, Gord Stellick (33:40) weighs in on why the team plays better without Matthews, ex...
Nov 26, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in St. Louis Blues rink side reporter and co-host of The Cam & Strick Podcast Andy Strickland (3:37) onto the show to discuss Drew Bannister's short tenure behind the bench, Jim Montgomery's return to the club, which players will be on the roster during Montgomery's time as their head coach, Doug Armstrong's history with firing coaches, and what will Armstrong look for nearing the trade deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive into the New York R...
Nov 25, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-2 win over Utah HC on Sunday. They discuss the team's slow start, Joseph Woll inspiring confidence, Chris Tanev's impact and Mitch Marner proving his worth without Auston Matthews. Does Marner hold all leverage in extension negotiations? Later, The Athletic's Josh Kloke (31:29) weighs in on the Leafs' winning stretch without Matthews, why the team should spread talent across three lines when he returns, Woll's consistency and th...
Nov 25, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL head coach and GM Doug MacLean (2:38) to chat about the importance of having "belief" in a locker room, how that has powered the Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils, the Oilers' inconsistency, Connor Bedard's sophomore slump, and why Nazem Kadri could be a good fit to return on the Maple Leafs' roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee revisit the Wild's focus on signing Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract, discuss Martin Necas's red-ho...
Nov 22, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' Sunday matchup against the Utah Hockey Club. They discuss Matthew Knies going on IR, Alex Nylander's signing as a corresponding move, Nick Robertson's potential final top-six opportunity and John Tavares' recent elevated play. Later, they dip into the mailbag to answer your Leafs questions and touch on the Atlantic Division landscape, a potential Toronto reunion with Nazem Kadri, Max Domi's struggles, and much more. The views and...
Nov 22, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in sports performance psychologist Dr. Dana Sinclair (3:25) to discuss JT Miller stepping away from the Canucks due to reported burnout, the importance of managing emotions and the work she does with pro athletes to build mental strength. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Darnell Nurse's comments on Ryan Reaves as he returns to the ice and Alex Ovechkin's goal chase getting put on hold as he's ruled out week-to-week. Finally, Sportsnet's Garry Galle...
Nov 21, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Leafs' 3-0 win over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. They get into the debutants Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin making an impact and the team's composure in the late stages. Then, they debate whether Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies was dirty or clean and discuss how the Leafs responded to Vegas' physicality. Later, they chat about Joseph Woll's shutout effort and identify how the team should deploy the goalie tandem in the next ...
Nov 21, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy (3:04) to discuss his team's overall successful start to the season, Dustin Wolf's agility in the net, what makes Rasmus Andersson the team's MVP so far, how his team's performance affects the front office's approach to the trade deadline and future of the franchise, Justin Kirkland's first year with the Flames, and Nazem Kadri's veteran presence in the locker room. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the Ottawa Sen...
Nov 20, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Golden Knights and discuss injuries piling up for Toronto. They discuss the loss of Max Domi and David Kämpf, what to expect from call-ups Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, and Craig Berube's choice to leave William Nylander and Mitch Marner on the wing despite the desperate need down the middle. Then, they chat about Joseph Woll getting the nod in net against a premiere Vegas team. Later, The Athletic's Jes...
Nov 20, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to J.T. Miller taking indefinite leave of absence from Vancouver Canucks before bringing on former goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (3:50). He discusses the revolving door of players on the Canucks, Jonathan Quick's back-to-back shutouts, Jeremy Swayman's struggles, what makes Alexander Ovechkin's wrist shot so effective and if Logan Thompson slots into Canada's 4 Nations Faceoff roster. Then, Dr. Jason Smith (34:08) sto...
Nov 19, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in on Auston Matthews with the news that he's seeing a specialist in Munich. They speculate what may be ailing the captain, the idea of placing him on LTIR til the playoffs and how it'll impact his availability for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, they look at David Kämpf going on IR, Fraser Minten getting called up and whether the Leafs should move Mitch Marner to centre. Later, former scout Jason Bukala (29:27) weighs in on potential answers down th...
Nov 19, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by 32 Thoughts and Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (5:00) to chat about the NHL issuing Ryan Reaves a 5-game suspension for his hit on Darnell Nurse, the league potentially surpassing their original projected salary cap for the 2025-26 season, Mitch Marner's next contract, how future deals will be affected with a new CBA, the landscape of professional hockey in Winnipeg and the prospect of Kyle Dubas leading a rebuild in Pittsburgh. Then, Nick...
Nov 18, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee quickly share some thoughts on the Toronto Argos taking home the Grey Cup in the CFL before looking back on the Leafs' 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers on Saturday. They discuss the team's resilience, Chris Tanev's impact and Mitch Marner stepping up in Auston Matthews' absence. Then, they debate how much Marner would cost in free agency and whether a 5-game suspension was appropriate for Ryan Reaves' hit on Darnell Nurse. Later, they discuss Bobby McMan...
Nov 18, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL President and GM Doug MacLean (3:13) to discuss Rick Tocchet issuing an apology to Vancouver Canucks fans about their home woes, the impact of the Hughes brothers on the roster, Connor McDavid's road to his 1,000 points, which teams are leaning towards reconstructing their new roster from the offseason, if the Ottawa Senators can rally up in the standings and whether Martin St. Louis needs help on the bench. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee re...
Nov 15, 2024•50 min
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Oilers on Saturday and discuss Auston Matthews's status as he is ruled out again. They get into the secrecy around Matthews, the Leafs needing more from Max Domi, the idea of William Nylander or Mitch Marner moving to centre and how they defend Connor McDavid. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (34:45) weighs in on the Leafs' recent play, the vibes in the locker room, the lack of depth up the middle, the effectivenes...
Nov 15, 2024•50 min
