The Leafs This Week: Power Play On the Rise

The Leafs This Week: Rolling on a 5-Game Win Streak: On this week's edition, Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick preview the Leafs' second meeting against the Carolina Hurricanes, Seth Jarvis' strong rookie season, looking back at Toronto's five game win streak, why their defence has been slipping more compared to goaltending, highlighting Mitch Marner's performance in the last stretch, and biggest concerns with Jack Campbell. 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. by Leafs Nation

50 min listen

Leafs Blow a 5-1 Lead To the Panthers: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Maple Leafs 7-6 loss in OT against the Panthers and discussed the power-play, Jack Campbell jumping in net for an injured Erik Kallgren, we hear from some of the players involved in the game including Mitch Marner, and John Tavares. Plus, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by to break down the game and chat about the Panthers' comeback. 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. by Leafs Nation

39 min listen

Marner Can't Be Stopped, Leafs Edge Hurricanes: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 4-3 OT win over the Hurricanes at Scotiabank Arena. They discuss Mitch Marner's torrid streak, grabbing a win over old pal Frederik Andersen, and the play of Petr Mrazek. 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. by Leafs Nation

29 min listen

The Leafs This Week: Rolling on the Road: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick discuss Jack Campbell and Petr Mrázek's performance in net on the road, Auston Matthews one goal away from tying the NHL record for road games with a goal, the growing trust in the bottom line pairings, and how the team is getting back on track following multiple postponed games. Afterwards, the guys chat about the Leafs' game ahead including the Rangers, Islanders, plus Marlies Minute! 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. by Leafs Nation

48 min listen

Leafs Hour: Is Samsonov Ready to Return?: 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 he chats about returning to Toronto, the competitive Metro. Division and the Islanders' identity. Finally, they touch on the news of Matthew Knies’ dust-up in practice today. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

DJ Smith Dismissed In Ottawa: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with more on DJ Smith's dismissal in Ottawa before they are joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (8:06) for a full breakdown of the events. He delves into the timing, the team's short-term goals with Jacques Martin in the interim role, potential long-term solutions behind the bench and what part the fans played in the decision. Later, news and notes - Sam voices his issues with Pastrňák avoiding a suspension for his charge on Lindgren, the Wild plan not to play Fleury in his possible final visit to Montreal, Boston sends Poitras to the World Juniors and the Jets push the Canucks for the title of 'Best Team in Canada.' 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

The Leafs This Week: Still Buzzing After a 17-Goal Game: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the week that was for the Maple Leafs including Mitch Marner's 4-goal night in a 10-7 win over the Red Wings, Sheldon Keefe tinkering with the defensive pairings without having Jake Muzzin in the lineup, Nick Robertson's season debut, Auston Matthews' performance against the Wild, and preview Toronto's upcoming games including the Capitals and Sabres. 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. by Leafs Nation

47 min listen

It Happened: THE LEAFS ARE GOING TO THE SECOND ROUND! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get right into the Saturday's Game 6 victory, John Tavares fittingly playing the hero, the 11-7 lineup, Morgan Rielly's invaluable impact, the Lightning's stars' struggles and the stellar closeout game from Ilya Samsonov. They are joined by Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick (46:24), who shares his thoughts on what was different this year, the impacts of the deadline additions and what the lineup could look like in the second round. Next up, Boston Hockey Now's Joe Haggerty breaks down the Bruins' Game 7 collapse, what went wrong for them in the series and what comes next for their aging core (1:08:22). Finally, Kyper, Justin and Sam close with some comments on the Panthers' upset, what to expect from them in the second round and news out of Calgary that Darryl Sutter is being let go. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Leafs' Comeback Falls Short vs Coyotes: Gord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 5-4 OT loss to the Arizona Coyotes. We hear from principles involved in the game including Petr Mrazek, Auston Matthews & Sheldon Keefe. 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. by Leafs Nation

29 min listen

The Leafs This Week: Auston Matthews for the Hart?: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning take a look at the week that was for the Leafs, including a gritty win and a few tough losses. They discuss the goaltending issues that have plagued both Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek, the pairings on defence being shaken up all week, and Nick Robertson getting a promotion to the second line. They also discuss Auston Matthews leading the league in goals and his candidacy for the Hart Trophy, and John Tavares breaking a 14-game drought by scoring vs. 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Leafs Nation

48 min listen

Hartman vs. Winnipeg II: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour by revisiting Hartman vs. Perfetti as the Wild and Jets matchup tonight, Perfetti's comments post-game and the trend of players airing on-ice business to the media. Joining the conversation, Jets analyst Sean Reynolds (6:34) sets the stage for the game and discusses the Jets' early returns on Monahan, how active they will be at the deadline and Rick Bowness' Jack Adams case. They regroup with Sam for news and notes - a review of Jagr night in Pittsburgh, the Penguins' options at the deadline and Tampa at risk of missing 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Leafs Edge Out The Blues in a Rollercoaster Game: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 6-5 victory over the Blues in St. Louis and the guys discuss the battle from both teams, Mitch Marner's return to the lineup, picking spots against Jordan Binnington and Timothy Liljegren scoring his first NHL goal. Plus, the guys hear post-game comments from head coach Sheldon Keefe, and Mitch Marner. 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. by Leafs Nation

37 min listen

Game Day in Toronto x2: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning welcome on someone we know bleeds blue, Sam McKee of Leafs Talk and Real Kyper and Bourne! The guys ask Sam where his expectations are with this team tonight, who he’s looking to towards to step up, and who needs to be held accountable. They also look at the Florida Panthers and what areas of the ice they can be taken advantaged of. Justin ans Brent then turn their attention to the Blue Jays with Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, who previews the team's return to the Rogers Centre tonight to start a 10 game homestand (36:13)! 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. by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Jets Scrap Out a Win Against the Leafs: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 6-3 loss to the Jets in Winnipeg and chat about Rasmus Sandin's injury following a knee-on-knee hit with Neal Pionk, the physicality of the game, what it means to see Leafs players having each other's backs, and share their thoughts on how the officials handled the game. Plus, we hear post-game comments from head coach Sheldon Keefe. 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. by Leafs Nation

29 min listen

Franchise Record 50 Wins: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Maple Leafs 4-2 win over the Islanders and discussed the three-game winning streak, the vibes at Scotiabank Arena, the goaltending matchup, Auston Matthews' minor injury, and we hear post-game comments from Mitch Marner, William Nylander, Jack Campbell, 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. by Leafs Nation

37 min listen

A Wild Win in Detroit: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 10-7 victory over the Red Wings and touche on Mitch Marner's 4-goal night and the goaltending on both sides. Plus, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by to chat about the high-scoring game and the concerns for both goalies. 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. by Leafs Nation

33 min listen

Presidents’ Trophy Race Too Close to Call: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the race for the Presidents' Trophy as only one point separates the top 7 teams. They are joined by former Red Wings goalie and now-analyst Chris Osgood, (6:15) who shares his thoughts on Detroit's sloppy finish to the season as they compete for the final Wild Card spot in the East, short & long-term solutions in net, the jumps from Mo Seider and Lucas Raymond, and Patrick Kane's impact on and off the ice. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - if Vegas missing the playoffs is a good or bad thing for hockey, rumours that Tortorella will move to management and which competing teams have the easiest schedules down the 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Leafs Lose a Stunner to the Lowly Yotes: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' stunning 2-1 loss to the Coyotes. They discuss Auston Matthews scoring in his return to Arizona, Karel Vejmelka standing on his head for the 'Yotes, and the lack of firepower from the Leafs' powerplay. Plus, we hear post-game comments from Matthews, Petr Mrazek and head coach Sheldon Keefe. 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. by Leafs Nation

40 min listen

More Than Just the Leafs' Season at Stake in Game 5: Happy Friday! Get set for Game 5 here in the city of Toronto as the Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena to try to extend their season and the series against the Florida Panthers. Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning discuss their feelings and emotions going into it tonight after some of the news, quotes and sights that came from an off day in the series. They talk about what playing back on home ice means for a team that is 1-4 so far in these playoffs and how fans will react if they don’t put forth their best effort. They also wonder which Mitch Marner will show up tonight, if he can push past some of the negative narrative that’s surrounded him lately, and what’s at stake for this team tonight. As always, the hour wraps up with The A-List (45:14)! 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Turner, Jansen Help Jays Score Six Runs at the Dome: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 6-5 win over the Royals to start the series at the Rogers Centre! They take your calls, and get right to the offence scoring six runs for the first time since April 6 vs. the Yankees. They chat Justin Turner launching two homers, Danny Jansen crushing one on his own giveaway night, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. getting aboard a few times as well. Plus, they discuss the pitching, including a longer outing from Yariel Rodríguez, and Nate Pearson getting the chance to close out the top of the Royals order. 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. by Blue Jays Talk

30 min listen

The Leafs This Week: Matthews Vs. McDavid, the Core Four's Season So Far: Brent Gunning and special co-host Justin Cuthbert look back on the sole game of the week, a 5-1 win on the road against the Edmonton Oilers and the relationship and rivalry between Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid. The guys also discuss John Tavares' strong season so far, Willy Nylander's consistency and the struggles from the defensive pairing of Justin Holl and Jake Muzzin. 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. by Leafs Nation

49 min listen

Leafs Hour: Considering Corey Perry: 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 signing Corey Perry, if the NHL would ever expand to a second team in Toronto and Martin Jones' heroics. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Spittin' Chiclets Episode 387: Game 7's, Playoff Previews & Murls by Spittin Chiclets

109 min listen

Leafs Hour: Late-Season Line Experiments: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins. They discuss the hopeful vibes around the team and city, Brodie looking better, questionable officiating, Matthews' strong play without Marner and whether the Leafs should push for home ice in the playoffs. Then, on the Dubas element of the game. Later, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (33:13) shares his thoughts on what's still unanswered with 5 games remaining, Matthews' hunt for 70, Keefe's late-season experimentation and if it will lead to any permanent changes in the playoffs. Finally, he looks at and makes predictions for the postseason race in the East. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Leafs Win First Meeting Against Panthers: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 5-2 victory over the Panthers in their first meeting this season, Petr Mrazek's performance in net, John Tavares back to back powerplay goals, and how the team played following their loss to the Habs on Saturday night. Plus, producer Sam McKee jumps in to join the chat about William Nylander shifted to the third line, and how Mikheyev compliments Tavares. And we hear from head coach Sheldon Keefe with his post-game comments. 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. by Leafs Nation

37 min listen

Oilers' Round One Research: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the playoff race in the East as just 2 points separate 5 teams. They are joined by Oilers' analyst Jason Gregor (4:25) who looks at possible first-round matchups for Edmonton, if the Oilers did enough at the deadline, why Tanev would have been the perfect fit for them and confidence levels for Stuart Skinner as the uncontested no. 1 goalie. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - Tomáš Hertl gets set to make his Golden Knights debut, concerns rising for the slumping Canucks and the Sens take exception with the Devils sliding the puck in the empty net after the buzzer. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

Regular Season Curtain Call on Broadway by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Auston Matthews Joins the 50 Goal Club: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 7-3 win over the Jets at Scotiabank Arena, as Auston Matthews notches his 50th goal of the year! They discuss how special it is to watch him play, the energy of the crowd, and how the Leafs got a measure of revenge after the last time these two teams faced off. Producer Sam McKee joins as well, and the trio break down the play of the different lines, William Nylander turning in a good performance, and the duo of Nylander-Tavares and whether or not it should continue. 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. by Leafs Nation

40 min listen

Connor McDavid can't be contained, Nazem Kadri looks to vault Colorado Avalanche into Western Final and is it back to the drawing board for the Florida Panthers? by The Athletic Hockey Show

57 min listen

Leafs Rally For Shootout Victory In DC: Gord Stellick & Brent Gunning break down the Leafs 4-3 come from behind shootout victory over the Washington Capitals. We hear from principles involved in the game including Mark Giordano, Jason Spezza & head coach Sheldon Keefe. 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. by Leafs Nation

37 min listen

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