Should We Be Concerned About the Leafs' Even Strength Game?

Buying In on Bowness: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with the Ivan Provorov situation in Philly, the decision, the fallout and what the NHL can realistically do to respond. They move on to the Leafs overtime win against the Florida Panthers, the questionable officiating, Radko Gudas's hit on Zach Aston-Reese and five-forward powerplay miscues. Gord Stellick of Leafs Nation joins the show (39:57) to discuss Sheldon Keefe's decision to pull Matt Murray, Morgan Rielly starting to settle down, and his involvement in an upcoming Harold Ballard documentary. They are then joined by Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness (1:12:07), who chats about the Jets' recent play, Josh Morrisey's Norris jump, and his relationship with Blake Wheeler after stripping him of the 'C.' 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

104 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

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

Marek & Friedman: Mikko Koskinen Speaks Out: Elliotte and Jeff discuss Vegas goaltender Logan Thompson's NHL debut vs. the Predators, before pivoting to the Oilers and Mikko Koskinen's comments after being called out by Dave Tippett earlier in the week (0:15). Next, the guys touch on Edmonton's matchup tonight against the Leafs, how close Ken Holland is to making some type of move, and how the GM has handled coaches in the past (5:15). Then the guys chat about Panthers-Flames, how good Florida is, and Sergei Bobrovsky's return to form (8:31). They discuss why Ben Chiarot might be a good fit with the Blues, the play of Jordan Kyrou and Robert Thomas, and the news that Paul Kariya and Scott Niedermayer will help aid the Ducks' GM search (12:50). To wrap, Jeff proposes an interesting race for the All-Star Skills Competition (23:56). 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 an by The Jeff Marek Show

28 min listen

Doug MacLean Stories + A Visit From The Pens: Nick and Justin start the show by listening to Sheldon Keefe praising Mark Giordano's leadership. They discuss the Leafs' defensive grit and depth throughout the team. The show's first guest is Sportsnet.ca NHL Writer, Luke Fox (20:49), who joins to talk about Keefe's recent approach to the team amid some recent struggles and the uncertainty around the team's depth. Later on, Former NHL President, GM, and Head Coach, Doug MacLean (42:17), joins his regular Friday slot to give his thoughts on the Pens-Leafs matchup, explains what is needed from Toronto's back end in order for them to have success, and what Jack Campbell needs to prove in Edmonton. Finally, 2-time Stanley Cup Champion, Phil Bourque (1:06:16) joins the guys to talk about some Pens season storylines, and how they are approaching this game in Toronto. Fill-In producer, Tristan Marchegiani asks the guys questions from the text line to end the show. The views and opinions express by Real Kyper & Bourne

103 min listen

Former Agent Running Oilers – Not McDavid: On the heels of the Edmonton Oilers firing their coach, Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert (5:27) to discuss how the former agent of McDavid – Jeff Jackson – is making the calls, putting his stamp on the team and the awkwardness between him and Ken Holland. Then, to nervous coaches in the NHL and why Jay Woodcroft is in line to replace anyone on the hot seat. Next, Katie Heindl (26:25) looks at the Raptors who start a massive homestand this week and how hard it is to truly analyze them so early in the season. We close the show in Edmonton with Gene Principe (42:49) ahead of the debut of Kris Knoblauch, why the change was made and a power shift at the top of the 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. by The FAN Pregame

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

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

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

Mitch Marner Appreciation Hour + Pangervision Returns!: Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox to discuss Mitch Marner's season not getting the recognition it deserves, the Leafs' defence becoming a strength, and which d-man becomes the odd one out with Jake Muzzin's impending return (00:43). Later on, the fellas share their thoughts on Jack Campbell's play since returning to the crease and hear what Head Coach Sheldon Keefe's had to say about his performance (08:43). To wrap today, TNT's Darren Pang stops by to look back on the Leafs' statement win in Tampa Bay, relives the "Pangervision" era with Gord, and offers a goalie's perspective on Andrei Vasilevskiy, before reflecting on Ryan Getzlaf's illustrious career and what's next for him (21:57). Watch on YouTube. 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

44 min listen

Do or Die Desparation: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss tonight's do-or-die Game 4, what's at stake for the future of management, coaching and the core four, waiting on Bobrovsky's streakiness, Mitch Marner picking a fight with the media and the Leafs' overall lack of maturity. They are joined by Luke Fox (24:57), who breaks down the Game 4 lineup, Keefe coaching for his job, getting Tavares going and the admirable maturity from Woll ahead of his start tonight. Next up, former NHL head coach Peter Laviolette discusses when his Flyers came back from down 3-0 against the Bruins in 2010, what it took, what methods of coaching are most effective in this situation and if the Leafs can pull off the same (46:19). Finally, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph on location in Florida shares his thoughts on why the Panthers have been so successful, the struggles on Toronto's blue line, the X-Factors for tonight, and the importance of setting the tone early (1:08:51). The views and opin by Real Kyper & Bourne

105 min listen

Leafs Vanquish Rival Bruins, Extend Win Streak to Five Games: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5-2 win over the Boston Bruins, extending their winning streak to five games. Sportsnet.ca’s Luke Fox (31:55) stops by to discuss whether this was the best game the Leafs have played this season and how the blue line has stepped up recently. We hear postgame audio from captain John Tavares, Auston Matthews and head coach Sheldon Keefe throughout the show. 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

51 min listen

Leafs Bite the Sharks With a 4-1 Win: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 4-1 victory over the Sharks in San Jose and discuss how the team performed after Nick Bonino tied the game in the 1st period, facing James Reimer, if Joseph Woll is on his way to become a number two goaltender, and the power-play's performance. 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

27 min listen

Matthews, Rielly Shine Brightest in Win Over Blue Jackets: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. The guys discuss Auston Matthews' continued goalscoring success, Morgan Rielly's four-assist night, Jason Spezza's six-game suspension for his hit to the head from Sunday on Neal Pionk and the debuts from Alex Steeves and Kristians Rubins. Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox drops by to discuss Nick Ritchie scoring his first with the Maple Leafs and Spezza's suspension. Plus, we hear 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 affiliate. by Leafs Nation

48 min listen

Golden Gopher to Golden Opportunity: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' destroying the Habs over the weekend, the late goalie-swap controversy, Ilya Samsonov getting a little shaken up and Chris Wideman's response after the game. They move on to the newest Leafs' signing; Matthew Knies, and discuss if he'll make the playoff lineup and who he might replace. Next, Gord Stellick from Leafs Nation shares his expectations for Matthew Knies, the recent changes to the powerplay lineup and why Morgan Rielly is the Leafs' X-Factor for the playoffs (41:12). Then, Florida Hockey Now's George Richards tees up tonight's Leafs vs. Panthers game, Matthew Tkachuk's impact, the Panthers' goalie problem and the end of the Ekblad vs. Koepka saga (1:06:18). They close with a look at Erik Karlsson's potential 100-point season in perspective and Knies ahead of his debut tonight. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necess by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Hour 1: Ranking Mark Giordano's Possible Blue Line Partners: It's a special NHL Trade Deadline edition of Leafs Nation! Brent and Gord look back on some of the early deadline deals, and chat about which Leafs' defenceman would make most sense to be paired with Mark Giordano, Kaapo Kahkonen heading to San Jose, Marcus Johansson being acquired by the Capitals, the Wild going all-in with Marc-Andre Fleury, Colin Blackwell's usability, and Travis Dermott parting thoughts (0:57). Later, Jennifer Botterill stops by to chat about Fleury heading to Minnesota, the Leafs' goaltending situation, the importance of Jack Campbell getting his confidence back, the team's addition of Mark Giordano, and the state of the Jets (24:26). 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

Big Night in Edmonton for Campbell: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 5-1 victory on the road against the Oilers and discuss the strong offensive performance from Toronto, how dominant Jack Campbell looked in net, William Nylander becoming a more consistent player, and the McDavid vs. Matthews matchup. Plus, we hear from head coach Sheldon Keefe after the Leafs' win. 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

Lack of Urgency Costs Leafs Their Five-Game Win Streak: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings. The guys are joined by Luke Fox (12:17) to discuss the Leafs not starting on time, lack of urgency and the Kings playing a tight game defensively. Plus, we hear postgame audio from head coach Sheldon Keefe, Mitch Marner, John Tavares and 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 affiliate. by Leafs Nation

36 min listen

Sens Fire GM and the Name to Keep an Eye On: Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the show with Jeff Marek with the news of the Pierre Dorion firing in Ottawa today, why “no trade lists” are hidden and then his top choice as a replacement (5:44). Then, trouble in Calgary and how Washington is another team that went from contender to seller. Later, an MLB round table with both Justin Morneau and Caleb Joseph in the studio with us (25:32). They share World Series Game 5 predictions, why the DBacks can’t be counted out and stories from the field from the former Jays catcher and the 2006 MVP. Finally, a chat about the Flames reevaluating their long-term goals after a nightmare start to the 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. by The FAN Pregame

50 min listen

Has the Lightning's Storm Finally Settled?: Jeff is joined by The Athletic's Ian Mendes to discuss about the positive news out of Ottawa regarding a new arena, Josh Norris’ next contract and if Claude Giroux could be a target for the club this off-season (00:29). Later on, Scott Laughlin of NHL Network radio weighs in on his expectations for Game 5, Colorado’s unorthodox route to success in the Cup final, and highlights Gabriel Landeskog’s role as “the fixer” (19:39). To finish up, Producer Matt answers Jeff’s Roller Hockey International question from earlier in the show and gives his thoughts on Game 5 between the Avalanche and Lightning (50:04). 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 Jeff Marek Show

69 min listen

Leafs Run Out of Gas in the Mile High City: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox to talk about the Avalanche's big, 5-4 OT come from behind victory over the Maple Leafs (0:58), plus we hear from a few of the principals involved with the game including Auston Matthews (17:24), Jack Campbell (21:33) and head coach Sheldon Keefe (24:19). 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

41 min listen

Maple Leafs Sweep California: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick recap the Maple Leafs 5-1 dominant victory over the Ducks in Anaheim and chat about the team's performance from the entire lineup, Auston Matthews getting hot, and Jack Campbell's continuing impressive season. Plus, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins to chat about tonight's game and we hear post-game comments from head coach Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews and 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

51 min listen

Shuffling Down the Stretch: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with the Leafs calling up Radim Zohorna, injuries on offence piling up and Michael Bunting becoming the team's 'whipping boy.' They are joined by Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick (17:50), who discusses Sheldon Keefe's lineup shuffling, what the bar is for a 'successful season' in Toronto and expectations for Matthew Knies. Afterward, Doug MacLean, on for his off-the-rails Friday visit (42:37), shares his thoughts on old-school coaching and if theres still a place for it in today's game, what to expect from new NHLPA director Marty Walsh and what's holding up a sale for the Ottawa Senators. Finally, Sportsnet hockey analyst Colby Armstrong gives his take on the Pittsburgh Penguins' race for the postseason, what's in store for the team this offseason and the new leadership in the NHLPA from a player's perspective (1:06:42). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Leafs Pay the Price in Gritty Beantown Victory: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam recap the Leafs' big win over the Bruins, Petr Mrázek's latest injury, the state of Toronto's goaltending as the playoffs approach, Erik Källgren stepping up in place of Mrázek, and the Leafs' depth showing up in the win (0:32). Next, we hear from Sheldon Keefe on the physicality in the game, and the guys share their thoughts on Taylor Hall's punch on Ilya Lyubushkin, how similar the incident is to Dylan Larkin's punch on Mathieu Joseph (for which Larkin was suspended one game), how solid Mark Giordano has looked, his influence on Timothy Liljegren, Brad Marchand's cross-check on John Tavares and Tavares choosing not to engage, and Michael Bunting's less-than-stellar play as of late (18:50). Jim Ralph phones in to chat about Mrázek's injury and his bad luck this season, the Leafs' play in the win, the NHL's ruling on the Hall-Lyubushkin punch, Toronto's recent spate of injuries, and his early impressions of by Real Kyper & Bourne

68 min listen

Montreal Mecca: Do They Do Hockey Best?: Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert start with Jeff Marek (1:52), who kicks off the week with a historic look at Avs/Canadiens, the curse of the Patrick Roy trade and why he agrees with Martin St Louis’ comments about Montreal on a Saturday. Later, rumours ahead of deadline and whether the Canucks are seeing themselves in “got for it” mode. Finally, Mike Golic Jr (25:51) weighs in on the NFL Playoffs, whether the egos of Jones and Belichick could ever work in Dallas, the Lions' historic run and the hottest coaching candidates to watch for in the NFL. Finally, looking at the PWHL All-Star rosters. 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

50 min listen

Marek & Friedman: Are the Habs and Canucks Closing in on New GMs?: Jeff and Elliotte discuss the latest on the Habs' GM search, when an announcement could be expected, and the timing for the Canadiens to fill other front office positions (0:08). Next, they take a look at the Canucks' general manager search, and talk about whether Patrik Allvin is still the frontrunner for the gig (6:55). The guys reflect on Chris Pronger's legacy ahead of the Hall of Famer's jersey retirement in St. Louis, before pivoting and discussing the latest on the John Klingberg situation in Dallas and how close the Stars are to a deal (12:13). To finish, they give their thoughts on Connor McDavid's postgame press conference following the Oilers' latest loss, and the tough spot Ken Holland is in (19:12). 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 The Jeff Marek Show

23 min listen

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40 min listen

Leafs Ground The Ducks With Shootout Win: Brent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs 4-3 SO win over the Anaheim Ducks at Scotia Bank arena. We hear from Sportsnet's Luke Fox (27:52) and some principals involved in the game including John Tavares & 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

41 min listen

Working Around Sluggish Starts: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the show by discussing the Leafs' performance through the first seven games of the season, slow starts in their loss to the Golden Knights, and the lack of scoring from their top players. Then, TNT's hockey analyst Keith Jones weighs in on the state of the Eastern Conference and why John Tortorella is a perfect coach to take the Flyers to the next level (43:04). Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph shares his assessment of how the defencemen have played to begin the year and if it's too early to split the top lines (1:07:06). 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

104 min listen

Marek & Friedman: Rebuild in the Windy City: Jeff and Elliotte open with a chat about the Ducks' big win over the Bruins Tuesday night, Nick Foligno and Sam Carrick dropping the gloves (again), and how the feud may all stem from a John Gibson incident with Foligno (1:55). Next, the guys chat about Kyle Davidson's comments about a rebuild happening in Chicago, and next hires for the organization (5:19). Next, they comment on the great play of Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin, and his future in Detroit (11:06). To wrap, they touch on Peter DeBoer's 500th career win, where Tomas Hertl may be playing next season, and whether Seattle might be a fit for John Klingberg (14:27). 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 The Jeff Marek Show

25 min listen

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Should We Be Concerned About the Leafs' Even Strength Game?

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