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Former NHL defenceman Chris Wideman (6:57) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the strongest blueline between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens, Lane Hutson's development and game as a smaller defenceman, the Colorado Avalanche's comeback win to clinch a Western Conference Final spot over the Minnesota Wild, and if the Carolina Hurricanes are the team to beat in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee touch on the Vancouver Canucks introducing Daniel and Henrik Sedin as co-presidents and Ryan Johnson as general manager. Then, Avalanche beat writer Aarif Deen (33:48) joins the guys to discuss how the team climbed back from down 0-3 to win Game 5, concern levels for Cale Makar's arm injury, Brett Kulak's impact on the roster, and Nathan MacKinnon's clutch game-tying goal.  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 kick off by reacting to some big news out in Western Canada: the Oilers parting ways with head coach Kris Knoblauch, and the Canucks announcing the Sedin twins as co-presidents and Ryan Johnson as GM. They discuss whether the Oilers' move forces the Leafs to act faster in the head-coaching market, and they evaluate Patrick Roy, Peter Laviolette, and Manny Malhotra's potential fit behind Toronto's bench. Later, Oilers Now's Bob Stauffer (28:45) stops by to discuss what led to the Oilers' decision on Knoblauch, who — aside from Bruce Cassidy — the team is considering to be the next head coach, and the Connor McDavid aspect of the coaching change. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the potential of a Morgan Rielly-Darnell Nurse swap. 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 Leafs GM and fill-in host Gord Stellick joins Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee to kick off the second hour, and he shares his reaction to Craig Berube's dismissal in Toronto. Then, former NHL player, executive and agent Brian Lawton (8:30) gives his take on the Oilers' leaked request to interview Bruce Cassidy before making a public decision on Kris Knoblauch, which team Cassidy fits best with, and how much influence star players have on franchise decisions in today's NHL. Later, Nick, Gord and Sam discuss Buffalo's disallowed goal after a 12-minute review, whether their fluky goal off the stanchion can be a series-turning point, and the Sedin twins emerging as an option to be co-Presidents in Vancouver. 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 the breaking news out of Toronto, as the Maple Leafs part ways with head coach Craig Berube after two seasons. They reflect on Berube's tenure, whether pushback from the fanbase had anything to do with the decision, how much influence Auston Matthews might've had, and what John Chayka means by 'organizational shift' as the team begins their search for a new bench boss. Later, they look at the head-coaching market and the Leafs' options, the market's expectations for the next coach, and whether the move changes the team's thinking about Matthews or the first-overall pick. 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 Colorado Avalanche's Game 4 win over the Minnesota Wild, Josh Manson butt-ending Michael McCarron, before bringing on Sportsnet reporter Sean Reynolds (8:20) covering the series to get his thoughts on Minnesota on the verge of getting eliminated in Game 5, Colorado's goalie swap, Quinn Hughes' nearly playing 35 minutes, how Jared Bednar and his players adjusted to utilizing their depth, Cale Makar's performance during this series, does either Vegas Golden Knights or Anaheim Ducks have a chance against either Wild or Avs, and Hughes' future in Minnesota. Then, the guys chat about the Golden Knights withholding their permission for the Edmonton Oilers to interview Bruce Cassidy, the Oilers looking into a new head coach, and the Vancouver Canucks offering Ryan Johnson a head of hockey operations role.  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 follow up on Nick's recently published article about Craig Berube and Auston Matthews' future in Toronto. They discuss what role Matthews plays in Berube's chances of returning next season, and who John Chayka would want as the next head coach. Later, former NHLer P.J. Stock (28:10) joins the show ahead of Game 4 between the Habs and Sabres, and he reflects on how the Canadiens went from rebuilding to this point, Jakub Dobeš's confidence, whether Cole Caufield is on the brink of a breakthrough after scoring in Game 3, and Buffalo's keys to bouncing back in enemy territory with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen back between the pipes. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada's Gary Galley (6:42) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about Carolina Hurricanes sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers, Jackson Blake's stardom, how the Canes can stay focused with a long layoff before the Conference Finals, how the Montreal Canadiens have found success against the Buffalo Sabres, and the Colorado Avalanche's adjustments ahead of Game 4 vs. the Minnesota Wild. Then, former Montreal Canadien Kirk Muller (28:26) joins the guys to chat about bringing out the torch before Habs vs. Sabres, the physicality in the series, the pressure to perform in big markets, and working with Alexander Ovechkin as the current assistant coach for the Washington Capitals.  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 their thoughts on the Leafs parting ways with Shane Doan. They discuss Doan's history with John Chayka in Arizona before getting into how Chayka's reputation will affect his ability to make deals around the league, how free agents perceive the Toronto market, and how Auston Matthews' comments will impact the team's free-agent outlook. Then, they discuss Mitch Marner's hot playoff run in Vegas and what that says about his Leafs tenure. Later, they chat about potential trade landing spots for Matthews, whether the Leafs should trade down from the first overall pick, and signs pointing to Craig Berube remaining behind the bench next 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.

The Athletic's Shayna Goldman (7:00) joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to kick off the National Hour. They discuss the Flyers falling 0-3 to the Hurricanes, Evan Bouchard and Moritz Seider missing out on being Norris Trophy finalists, Vegas struggling to find the next level against Anaheim, Auston Matthews' future in Toronto, what Connor Bedard's next contract might look like, and much more. Later, Justin and Sam discuss Zach Benson's postseason breakout, and close out the week by answering your questions on the text line! 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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in guest host Caroline Cameron to close out the week! Caroline shares her thoughts on the John Chayka and Mats Sundin hires, the Leafs' lottery win, Auston Matthews' non-committal comments about next season, and what the team should do with the number one pick. Then, they open up the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions. Later, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (29:50) weighs in on the Matthews factor of the Leafs' offseason, the plan for Craig Berube, pending free agent Darren Raddysh's fit in Toronto, and the odds that Morgan Rielly will be back for next 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.

Sportsnet analyst Sam Cosentino (4:16) joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to discuss the Maple Leafs' options with the first overall pick, the class of defencemen at the top of the draft, why the Canucks should be happy with the third overall selection, what NHL scouts look for from prospects from a character perspective, and much more. Later, Justin and Sam look back on the Buffalo Sabres' win over the Montreal Canadiens to open their second-round series, and the Ducks drawing even with the Golden Knights in the West. 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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome guest host JD Bunkis to look back on an eventful week in Leafs Land. They discuss John Chayka's guarded comments on the Leafs' direction thus far, whether he and Sundin will truly have an equal partnership in the front office, and the various factors affecting what the team does with the first overall pick. Then, they weigh Gavin McKenna against Ivar Stenberg, and which makes more sense for the Leafs at the top of the draft. Finally, they discuss Craig Berube's job security heading into next season, whether his style matches with Chayka's analytics-first vision, and what the Leafs should do to convince Auston Matthews that they're headed in the right direction. 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.

Host of Canucks Central, Satiar Shah (4:36), joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee following a disappointing result in the Draft Lottery for Vancouver. He discusses who the Canucks will be targeting at third overall, the latest on the Canucks' GM search, Pierre Dorion's candidacy, and the top priority for the incoming front-office boss, including a potential Elias Pettersson trade. Later, Justin and Sam discuss Auston Matthews' future, and they review Martin St. Louis's and Lindy Ruff's comments ahead of the Sabres' series against the Habs. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the Draft Lottery, securing the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to last night's development and discuss what it means for the team's offseason direction. Nick Kypreos joins the show (13:17) to share his take on what the Leafs should do with the pick, whether it changes the plan for Auston Matthews or Craig Berube, and whether Mats Sundin will push for countryman Ivar Stenberg at the top of the draft. Later, former NHL scout Jason Bukala stops by (28:54) to discuss what the lottery win means for John Chayka, the trade value of the No. 1 pick, and why he has Stenberg ahead of Gavin McKenna on his big board. 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.

New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (2:47), joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for his weekly appearance. Vally weighs in on what's at the top of the Leafs' offseason to-do list after hiring John Chayka and Mats Sundin, who the Canucks should pick first overall if they win tonight's lottery, Andrei Vasilevskiy's comments on the Lightning's puck luck, what went wrong for the Stars in Round One, and what to expect from a Jakub Dobeš/Alex Lyon goalie matchup in Round Two. Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee react to a development for the Leafs in the lottery, Julien BriseBois reaffirming the Bolts' commitment to Jon Cooper, a missed icing call before the Golden Knights' game-winner, and Victor Hedman announcing that his absence was due to mental health. 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 a pivotal moment in the Toronto Maple Leafs' offseason: the NHL Draft Lottery. They discuss the different scenarios and what it'd mean for the Leafs to keep their pick, the signs pointing to the Leafs keeping Craig Berube for 2026-27, and Auston Matthews' mentality ahead of next season. Later, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (32:53) stops by to share his thoughts on John Chayka and Mats Sundin's introduction, why he's not convinced a top-5 pick will make a big impact on a potential turnaround next season, and the noise around Matthews. 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 share their thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens' Game 7 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Jon Cooper's post-game comments, and Martin St. Louis rallying his team after their win. Then, New Toronto Maple Leafs' General Manager John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin (11:00) joins Nick and Justin in-studio to discuss working in the city, their relationship with each other since the Memorial Cup days, the hiring process and agreeing to work together, the next steps for the organization and roster, the timeline to constructing a Stanley Cup winning team, Sundin's role during a season, culture in the locker room, Auston Matthews' future, if a clean slate is on the horizon, how Chayka could use analytics in his job, and Mats returning to the Leafs' organization.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The Toronto Maple Leafs have officially announced Mats Sundin as Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations and John Chayka as General Manager. Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their thoughts on Keith Pelley's decision, their expectations for the newly hired duo, and listen back on a contentious introductory press conference. Then, they discuss Craig Berube's future behind the bench in Toronto and Chayka's ties to Auston Matthews. Later, they listen to the Oilers' Locker Room Clean-Out availability and discuss some harsh remarks from Leon Draisaitl about the team's direction. 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 President, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (0:53) joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac discusses Minnesota's depth in the Wild's series win over the Stars, Mats Sundin and John Chayka's fit in Toronto's front office, where the blame falls in Edmonton after their first-round exit, the Ducks' trajectory, and Rick Tocchet's impact in Philadelphia. Later, Justin and Sam tee up the three Game 6s on Friday night, with the Lightning, Bruins, and Mammoth all facing elimination. Finally, they discuss Connor McDavid's future in Edmonton, where Evgeni Malkin ranks among the greatest Russian players of all time, and whether the Oilers' window is still open. 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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the Friday edition by reacting to the Toronto Maple Leafs reportedly being denied permission to interview Tampa Bay GM Julien BriseBois. They discuss Tie Domi's involvement in the process before opening up the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions. Then, they look back on the Oilers' playoff elimination after a loss to the Ducks. Later, NHL Network's Mike Kelly joins the show (26:36) from Montreal ahead of Game 6 between the Canadiens and Lightning, and he gets into what John Chayka could add to an already robust analytics department in Toronto, the keys for the Bolts to keep their season alive, and what went wrong for Edmonton in Round One. 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.

Hockey Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion Kevin Lowe (4:10) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the Oilers-Ducks First Round series, playing through injuries in the playoffs, Evan Bouchard's growth in his game, Paul Coffey's impact behind the bench, his thoughts on Chris Pronger's recollection of his 2006 exit in Edmonton while Kevin was the general manager, and Connor Ingram's backing of his head coach. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee preview Game 6, Minnesota Wild pushing the Dallas Stars on the brink of elimination, Vancouver Canucks' GM search, and the Montreal Canadiens taking a commanding series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning.  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 check the temperature of the Leafs' GM search as the team is reportedly continuing to negotiate terms with John Chayka and Mats Sundin. Later, former Coyotes video coach and ESPN's Steve Peters (17:46) shares what Chayka brings to the GM role, his path to being GM in Arizona, what role the Coyotes' ownership played in his tenure, and why he can find success in Toronto. Later, Flyers President of Hockey Ops, Keith Jones (36:31), stops by following Philadelphia's OT win over the Penguins to advance to the second round, and he discusses the young team's bright future, Rick Tocchet's impact and Matvei Michkov's development.  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 NHLer and co-host of the Snow the Goalie podcast, Chris Therien (4:38), joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne ahead of Game 6 between the Flyers and Penguins, with Philadelphia a game away from closing out their first-round series. He discusses Matvei Michkov's apparent return to the lineup, Rick Tocchet's impact, his confidence in Dan Vladar, and potential consequences if they blow a 3-0 series lead. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the Oilers keeping their season alive with a complete effort over the Ducks, Brady Tkachuk's comments on his future in Ottawa, and the Habs' mentality heading into Game 5. 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 the latest on the Toronto Maple Leafs, as reports suggest the team is waiting on Mats Sundin’s decision regarding a potential front-office pairing with John Chayka. Then, they look back on last night's playoff action, including the Bruins' overtime win to keep their season alive. Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (31:25) stops by to shed more insight on the Leafs, what the structure of a Sundin/Chayka combo might look like, where the team would turn if Mats turns them down, and Chayka's fit in Toronto. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (5:48) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to remember former goaltender and legendary Canucks broadcaster John Garrett before diving into the future of the Ottawa Senators' goaltending after getting swept by the Carolina Hurricanes, how the series catered to Frederik Andersen, 'dead angle' goals, the differences in offence between the regular season and playoffs, how the Canes have excelled in post-season goals, how Connor Ingram has struggled against the Anaheim Ducks but reasons to have him start in Game 5 over Tristan Jarry, and how the Montreal Canadiens can get past Andrei Vasilevskiy. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars Game 5 and Ottawa Senators GM Steve Staios addressing Brady Tkachuk's future.  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 by remembering legendary Sportsnet broadcaster John Garrett. They check in on the Maple Leafs' GM search, which appears to have hit an impasse as they await a decision from Mats Sundin. Later, Stanley Cup champion Brad May stops by (19:08) to discuss the importance of culture in the Leafs' GM search, Sundin's potential fit in the front office, and the vibe in Buffalo with the Sabres a game away from the second round. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Connor McDavid's uncertain status ahead of Game 5, what's at stake for Edmonton if they lose, and the Oilers' decision to go back to Connor Ingram in an elimination stage. 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 Hockey Hall of Famer, 6-time Stanley Cup champion and current ESPN analyst Mark Messier (0:39) to chat about what went wrong for the Ottawa Senators as they get swept by the Carolina Hurricanes, the increased physicality and intensity in playoff games compared to the regular season, the Ducks' keys to gaining a 3-1 advantage over the Oilers, whether Maxwell Crozier's hit on Juraj Slafkovský had a major impact on their series, and why Brandon Hagel has been invaluable for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee weigh in on the controversial Ducks' OT winning goal, the Buffalo Sabres taking a commanding series lead over the Boston Bruins, and the L.A. Kings getting swept by the Colorado Avalanche. 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 lead off with the latest on the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM search, which is reportedly hanging on a decision from Mats Sundin. Later, following the Hurricanes' First-Round sweep over the Ottawa Senators, Carolina head coach Rod Brind'Amour joins the show (14:42) to reflect on Round One, Frederik Andersen's post-season so far, Jordan Staal's leadership, and more. Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Brady Tkachuk's lack of production in the series and his future in Ottawa, before they're joined by Jason Bukala (32:16) from the U-18 World Championship in Slovakia. Buks chats about how teams are approaching the draft in June, who the Leafs might target if they keep their pick, his roster-construction takeaways from the First Round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and Tkachuk's trade value. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL President, GM and Head Coach, Doug MacLean (1:38) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the rumblings surrounding the next general manager with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Vancouver Canucks, the lack of veteran names in the running, why the Leafs should not hire a 'first-time GM', Taylor Hall's hit on Jake Sanderson, Philadelphia Flyers looking like a complete team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, if he believes in the young Montreal Canadiens, and Connor McDavid's scoreless to start the post-season. Then, Nick, Justin and Daniele Franceschi revisit Travis Green's post-game comments on Hall's hit on his defenceman, Rod Brind'Amour's view on the collision, and the Colorado Avalanche taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the L.A. Kings.  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 Daniele Franceschi check in on the Toronto Maple Leafs' search for a director of hockey operations, as it's reportedly come down to just two names: Scott White and John Chayka. Then, TVA analyst and former NHL goalie Pascal Leclaire (14:44) helps set the stage for the Canadiens' Game 3 matchup against the Lightning in Montreal. He shares his thoughts on what adjustments Montreal must make after two games, goaltending in the series, and Kirby Dach's costly mistake in Game 2. Later, Hockey Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Henrik Lundqvist stops by (35:03) to weigh in on the postseason so far, the Sabres' decision to start Alex Lyon in Game 3 against the Bruins, Linus Ullmark's performance, 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.

Hockey Night in Canada host David Amber (3:51) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help tee up tonight's slate of playoff action and reflect on what we've seen so far. They discuss the Flyers pushing the Penguins to the brink, the Senators' chances against the Hurricanes after going down 0-2, the physical chess match between the Canadiens and Lightning, and why it's too early for the Oilers to panic. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee listen to Steve Yzerman's comments on his future in Detroit, and the Sabres turning to Alex Lyon in net for Game 3 in Boston. 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 catch up with the latest on the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM search, with the word being that Mike Gillis is out, while John Chayka continues to gain momentum. Then, Sam shares his Marlies report after attending their recent playoff game. Later, they review Edmonton's Game 2 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, Connor McDavid's quiet start, and pressure mounting on Kris Knoblauch. Afterwards, former NHLer and NHL Network's Jason Demers joins the show (29:22) to discuss the Penguins' chances after falling 0-3 to the Flyers, playing under Chayka in Arizona, and the pros and cons of bringing franchise legends to the front office. 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 NHLer and Hockey Night in Canada analyst Kevin Bieksa (0:19) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about his experience playing for a contending team missing out on the Stanley Cup Playoffs like the Maple Leafs, if players pay attention to the rumblings of their next general manager, playing under Mike Gillis with the Vancouver Canucks, Brandon Hagel's fight with Juraj Slafkovský, Scott Sabourin's dirty hit on Josh Anderson, and why he believes the Oilers-Ducks series could go to seven games. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the Canucks seeking interviews with former Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams and Leafs special advisor Shane Doan, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen getting hooked from Game 2.  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 react to recent reporting around the Toronto Maple Leafs' GM search, with Scott White, Ryan Martin, Evan Gold and John Chayka emerging as the finalists for the job. They discuss Mike Gillis' omission from the list of finalists, when a decision will be made, and Shane Doan's interview in Vancouver. Then, they look back on last night's playoff action, including Tampa's overtime win over Montreal to even the series, Brandon Hagel's Gordie Howe hat trick, and Scott Sabourin's late penalty. Later, Wild columnist with the Athletic, Michael Russo (32:45), stops by to tee up Game 3 between Minnesota and the Dallas Stars, as well as to share some insight on the Leafs, Canucks and Predators' GM searches. 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.

New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (3:58), joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about why his concerns for the Ottawa Senators — who are down 0-2 in their series with the Carolina Hurricanes — focus on Linus Ullmark's performance, why Frederik Andersen hasn't changed in his eyes, how the Canadiens are finding ways to get by Andrei Vasilevskiy, if Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen can outplay Jeremy Swayman, and Connor Hellebuyck airing out his grievances on the Jets' season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on Sunny Mehta's introductory press conference as the new general manager for the New Jersey Devils and if Sheldon Keefe will stay on as their head coach.  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 check in on the Leafs' GM search, with Elliotte Friedman naming Ryan Martin and Scott White as 'finalists', while Mike Gillis appears to be losing momentum. Then, they look back on last night's playoff action and discuss the offside and penalty shot calls in overtime between the Hurricanes and Senators, whether Ottawa's cooked after going down 0-2, and the Oilers' Game 1 comeback without Connor McDavid scoring a point. Later, former Sabres forward and current analyst Andrew Peters (33:15) stops by to discuss the vibes in Buffalo, what was behind the team's mid-season turnaround, and why they got such a boost from firing GM Kevyn Adams. 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 forward, Edmonton Oilers analyst Rob Brown (3:54) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to look at the team's first round series against the Anaheim Ducks, what he expects from Connor Ingram starting in Game One, Leon Draisaitl's pending return, why Matthew Savoie could be an x-factor alongside of Connor McDavid, Kris Knoblauch's postseason coaching, and what Paul Coffey's presence has brought to the Oilers' blueline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Connor Hellebuyck's comments on his future with the Winnipeg Jets, whether the organization would look into a rebuild, and Jake Oettinger's rough postseason opener. Finally, they share their predictions for Monday's slate of playoff hockey.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 kick off with the latest on the Toronto Maple Leafs' ongoing GM search. They discuss the team's timeline, the latest candidates, including Ryan Martin from the Rangers, Evan Gold from the Bruins, Scott White from the Stars, and former Leaf Gary Roberts. Then, they share their thoughts on the first two days of Stanley Cup playoff action, including a captain vs. captain scrap to kick off the Sens/Hurricanes series. Later, Craig Simpson (32:17) joins the show to discuss Montreal's Game 1 win over the Lightning, Juraj Slafkovský's hat trick, Cole Caufield's maturity, Tampa's costly penalties, and the pressure on Andrei Vasilevskiy after a rough postseason opener.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 president, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (1:38) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss why the Maple Leafs next front office hire needs to bring structure to the organization, the New Jersey Devils hiring Sunny Mehta as their next general manager, Vancouver Canucks firing their GM Patrik Allvin, his role as a former general manager between the end of a team's season and the NHL Draft, hiring someone to keep friendships alive versus someone who has a strong plan for a franchise, and his Stanley Cup Playoffs predictions. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee hear comments from Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford on the team's season after letting Allvin go, before sharing their series predictions ahead of the playoffs.  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 the Leafs Hour with their reactions to the New Jersey Devils hiring Sunny Mehta as general manager. They discuss how that impacts the Leafs' GM search, Mats Sundin and 590's own Mike Futa being added to the mix of candidates, and Mike Gillis emerging as a front-runner for the job. Then they continue reviewing comments from Leafs' Locker Cleanout Day, including Anthony Stolarz's vision for next season. Finally, they dip into 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.

Former NHLer and colour analyst for Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, Garry Galley (3:29) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs matchups, if the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes match eachothers' physicality and forecheck, which Canadian teams are built to go on a deep run, the big differences between a regular season game and post-season game, which players will need to lead their respective teams, if the Edmonton Oilers have the goaltenders built for the playoffs and can Stuart Skinner win a Cup with Pittsburgh. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the running for the 2025-26 Jack Adams Award, Rick Bowness and the Columbus Blue Jackets coming together to agree on a one-year contract extension a day after ripping his team in the final regular season game, and Todd McLellan speaking on his future with the Detroit Red Wings.  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.

With the Toronto Maple Leafs' 2025-26 season now complete, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to what we heard from Craig Berube and Auston Matthews from Locker Room Cleanout Day. They discuss Berube's declaration that he expects to be back next season, Auston Matthews' non-committal answer about his future in Toronto, and whether that should prompt an offseason rebuild. Then, they catch up on the latest in the Leafs' GM search, with names like Chris Pronger, Matthews' agent Judd Moldaver and more popping up. 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 react to Columbus Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness ripping his team post-game after their loss in the season finale to the Washington Capitals, before being joined by former NHL defenceman and ESPN Hockey analyst Erik Johnson (19:01) to chat about the glaring differences in interacting with current players as part of the media, his decision to step into working as an analyst after his playing career, what it's meant to him to play even a small part of a Stanley Cup winning team, the playoff picture in the West, and the mindset of a former first overall draft pick in the NHL. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Chris Pronger's recollection of being traded to Edmonton in 2005 from his newest book, and whether he should've revealed how he signed the contract.  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 final game of the season for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as they take on the Senators in Ottawa. They discuss the latest on the Leafs' GM search, with Mike Gillis reportedly getting a third interview. Then, they break down the Athletic's post-mortem article on the season and discuss the organisation's spending cuts and use of AI. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by (31:23) to share his thoughts on Craig Berube's season, Morgan Rielly's future in Toronto, and what questions Auston Matthews might get at locker-clean-out 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.

CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, New York Rangers analyst and former NHL goaltender Stephen Valiquette (4:08) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about which goaltender has the most pressure heading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs including Linus Ullmark, why the Montreal Canadiens have the strongest goalie tandem, why Andrei Vasilevskiy struggles defending with traffic in front, who should the Pittsburgh Penguins start in net, which game had the biggest impact on the Detroit Red Wings missing the playoffs, and the trends between smaller vs. bigger goaltenders. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the direction of the Vancouver Canucks' front office personnel 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 reflect on the Toronto Maple Leafs finding a way to lose to the Dallas Stars in their final home game of the season. They discuss whether this losing stretch will have any bearing on next season, the Kings clinching a playoff spot to improve the Leafs' pick from a third to a second-rounder, and whether the team have found something in Luke Haymes, Jacob Quillan, and Artur Akhtyamov. Then, they look at the latest on the GM search and evaluate Washington's Ross Mahoney as a candidate. Finally, they play a game of True or False on the Leafs' past, present and future. 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 NHLer, co-host of the Coming In Hot Sens Podcast, and Sportsnet Flames analyst Jason York (5:41) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about if there was any doubt that the Ottawa hockey club would make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, what we should expect from Linus Ullmark in the post-season, the best matchup for the team in round one, most important forward outside of Brady Tkachuk, how important will it be for the Sens to find success especially for Tkachuk's future, and if the Maple Leafs can learn from Ottawa's front office structure with former hockey players. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee weigh in on Alexander Ovechkin's potential final regular-season matchup against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Detroit Red Wings getting eliminated from playoff contention, and Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza getting named to Hockey Canada's National Men’s Team in Switzerland management group. 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 final home game of the Toronto Maple Leafs' season against the Dallas Stars. They discuss the Leafs' position in the bottom five after a loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday, what Auston Matthews might say at Locker Clean-out Day, and what the future front office structure might look like. Later, Prime NHL analyst Jody Shelley (28:50) joins the show to tee up Leafs vs. Stars and discuss the top offseason priorities in Toronto. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam react to Morgan Rielly's wistful comments ahead of what could be his final home game in Toronto.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (3:38) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the use of analytics and data in building a Stanley Cup winning team, the importance of the people around a new general manager that they would hire, bringing in former players to lead a organization, who Doug thinks could be candidates to be the next Maple Leafs' GM that have been training as an AGM or worked behind the scenes for awhile, why the Vancouver Canucks could be more of an attractive job than Toronto, and why he sees an increased trend of teams changing head coaches to fight for a playoff spot. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the questions around Alexander Ovechkin's future and take your comments and questions on the text line!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' 5-3 loss to the New York Islanders. They discuss the busy debut for Artur Akhtyamov, Luke Haymes' first impressions in the lineup, and the Leafs' standing in their race for a bottom-five finish. Then, they discuss Mike Gillis reportedly getting a second interview in Toronto and what a potential Gillis/Sunny Mehta front-office pairing would look like. Later, they open the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions ahead of a critical must-lose game against the Florida Panthers on Saturday.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.