Leafs Finish Strong and Get the Win in Long Island

Leafs Hour: Trade Takeaways with Brad Treliving: The deadline is all wrapped up, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the day headlined by Vegas' big splash at the buzzer for Tomáš Hertl. They get into the biggest stories of deadline day - potential injury and contract concerns around Hertl, the Oilers stay relatively quiet and the Jets make a push with a trade for Toffoli. Then, the guys discuss trade winners and losers. Later, Leafs' GM Brad Treliving (20:42) joins the show to share his thoughts on the team's moves at and ahead of the deadline, what newly acquired Connor Dewar brings, his faith in the group and looks ahead at a probable first-round matchup against the Bruins. Finally, some thoughts on the Leafs' greasy 4-1 loss to the Bruins last night. 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

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 Snap Devils' 13-Game Win Streak: A beat-up Toronto Maple Leafs squad hangs on to win 2-1 and snap the New Jersey Devils' 13-game win streak! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the hard-fought win and discuss the Devils' three (!) disallowed goals, the resilience of the Leafs' blue line depth, Mitch Marner's 14-game point streak, impressive play from Matt Murray 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. by Leafs Talk

33 min listen

Leafs Blank Preds for Fourth Straight Win: Justin Bourne helps Gord and Brent break down the Leafs' 3-0 win over the Preds (1:57). Then the guys chat about the Leafs honouring Dion Phaneuf, and reflect on the defenceman's time in Toronto (12:15). To finish, we hear from Auston Matthews, and Gord and Brent touch on Nick Ritchie's play (29:08). 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

36 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

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

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

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

Ref Reputation & The Blazing-Hot Bolts: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with the top story from over the weekend; Kyper's chat with Bill Burr at the Leafs-Senators game. They move on to the weekend games themselves, how much they matter, load management and another unlucky injury for Matt Murray. Afterward, they get into Luke Schenn's battle with Brady Tkachuk and Michael Bunting's worsening reputation among refs. They are joined by NHL Network's Brian Lawton (43:18), who discusses finding focus down the stretch, the feasibility of the Morgan Rielly-Schenn pairing, his thoughts on the new leadership for the NHLPA and the massive impact of Mattias Ekholm on the Oilers. Later, NHL on TNT analyst Darren Pang weighs in on the unstoppable Bruins, the pressure that comes with winning the President's trophy and different playoff teams' upsides (1:06:58). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positi by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

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

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

Regular Season Curtain Call on Broadway by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

The Action Network NFL Podcast: Fantasy Flex NFL with guest Drew Dinkmeyer: With Week 4 of the NFL season just around the corner, the guys are joined by Drew Dinkmeyer of DailyRoto to talk Mitch Trubisky, Melvin Gordon and other under-the-radar players primed for a breakout. Later, Matthew Freedman discusses how his status as a ... by The Action Network Podcast

45 min listen

Clutch Hitting From Vladdy Jr., Bullpen Slams the Door: Sho Alli and Ben Shulman break down the Blue Jays' 2-1 win over the Mets in New York! They take your calls and texts, and get right to the game-winning RBI double from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. following John Schneider's ejection - how badly did Vladdy Jr. need that hit? They get to the performance of José Berríos, who allowed three hits and one earned run over 6.0 IP, also notching six strikeouts - is the consistency he is displaying one of the better developments of the season? They also get to the terrific bullpen performances from Trevor Richards, Nate Pearson, and Erik Swanson, and have a chat on the umpire's strike zone (for both teams) as well. 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

43 min listen

Matt Murray is a Maple Leaf!: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy start off sharing their reactions to Toronto's trade for Matt Murray and weigh the potential pros and cons of adding the veteran goaltender. Later on, NHL Network's Brian Lawton adds to the Murray conversation and raises concerns over the lack of salary retention and draft picks given up, before getting into the UFA market and what's next for Johnny Gaudreau and Evgeni Malkin (25:01). To wrap up, the fellas sort through the remaining candidates in the goalie market to find who can fill Toronto's backup void (42:55). 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

49 min listen

Jays Talk Plus: Bo Making His Presence Known: Blake Murphy is joined by Sportsnet's Chris Black and Joe Siddall to discuss how Bo Bichette's process has lead to his improved plate awareness and strides in defensive runs saved, before focusing in on the state of the bullpen ahead of the post-season (03:57). Sideline reporter and play-by-play voice for the Orioles Melanie Newman breaks down the O's decision to change pitchers right before Monday's double-header, how Brandon Hyde has juggled the pitching staff, Gunnar Henderson's performance around the diamond since being called up, and the importance of Baltimore's remaining schedule against Toronto (31:34). Later on, Ricky Romero of the "Spin Rate" podcast stops by to chat about the relationships between umpires and pitchers, umpire scouting reports, the momentum of the Jays' starting rotation since late August, and his assessment of Mitch White's pitching arsenal (01`:15:25). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those by Blue Jays Talk

99 min listen

Should We Be Concerned About the Leafs' Even Strength Game?: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-4 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. The guys discuss how great the powerplay looks as the Leafs with another two goals on the man advantage, what to make of Petr Mrazek's first game back from injury and Jake Muzzin's big hit on Reese Johnson. Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by to share his thoughts on the Leafs' powerplay production and whether there are concerns in their 5-on-5 game (24:05). We hear head coach Sheldon Keefe, John Tavares and David Kampf's postgame 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 affiliate. by Leafs Nation

43 min listen

Leafs Hang On for a 5-4 Victory Over the Blue Jackets: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick break down the Maple Leafs 5-4 victory over the Blue Jackets and discuss Columbus' compete against Toronto, the top line's performance including Auston Matthews scoring his 40th and Michael Bunting scoring his 20th goals of the season, and Petr Mrázek's play in net. Plus, we hear post-game comments from Auston Matthews 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 affiliate. by Leafs Nation

29 min listen

Emergency Pod: Giordano In, Dermott Out: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning get the call to the studio, as the Leafs acquire Mark Giordano from the Kraken, and deal away Travis Dermott to the Canucks. They discuss Petr Mrazek being put on waivers, the signing of Finnish goaltender Harri Säteri, break down the acquisition cost for Giordano - two second round picks - and bring on Sportsnet's David Amber to discuss where the Leafs stand after the changes on defence (19:48). Afterwards, they chat with the man who broke the news, Ryan Leslie, on what kind of player and person Toronto is getting in Giordano and what to expect from a potential blueline reunion with TJ Brodie (36:33). 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

Matthews Back in a Goal-Scoring Groove: Justin Bourne and Brent Gunning open with last night's Leafs' win against the Florida Panthers, Auston Matthews looking like himself, finally getting a look at the 5-on-3 powerplay, Erik Gustafsson running the powerplay and Morgan Rielly being a healthy scratch. They are joined by JD Bunkis, who discusses the Leafs' goaltending situation, which goalie would be better suited for playoff-intensity hockey, Sheldon Keefe's odd lineup experiments, the wait for Matthew Knies and who will be the 13th man on offence (41:04). Then, Bally Sports' Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy joins the show (1:06:40) to discuss the team ahead of their game against the Leafs tomorrow. He shares his thoughts on the state of the 'Canes after Andrei Svechnikov's injury, the team's defensive acumen, their demanding schedule down the stretch and if they can remain contenders within a loaded Eastern Conference. The guys close by answering some listener questions. The views and by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Do the Leafs Believe in Themselves?: Its Game Day! As we approach Game 4 in Florida as the Maple Leafs try to avoid the sweep and their season ending, Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning share how they feel about tonight's game. They break down the news of Joseph Woll getting the start in net and some of Sheldon Keefe’s line changes. We also hear some interesting sounds coming from the Leafs' off day, specifically Coach Keefe, Mitch Marner and William Nylander. To finish up, Justin and Brent bring you a quick honorary A-List (45:37). 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

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

Elliotte Friedman on Playoffs, Reporting on Injuries: Elliotte Friedman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert in the studio for a chat about the Stanley Cup playoffs, the difficulty of reporting injuries and how it can expose a player's vulnerability like in the William Nylander case. Potential consequences if the Leafs burn out once again in Round 1, how Mitch Marner's series impact extension negotiations and a theory on what the Bruins are going to do with their goalies for the rest of the series. Later, Ben Verlander (25:15) on how Shohei Ohtani first year with the Dodgers has gone so far, why the Dodgers are still not a World Series team, love for Teo Hernandez and what he sees in the Blue Jays this 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

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

Leafs Talk - Toronto Hangs On to 4-3 Win Over Wild: The Toronto Maple Leafs edge out the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in a scrappy Black Friday afternoon game. On a special edition of Leafs Talk, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee analyze the victory and discuss the good and bad of Matt Murray, the defensive effort from the Leafs' forwards, Mitch Marner's 15-game point streak, 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 Real Kyper & Bourne

18 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

FREE AGENCY DAY 4: Fred Smoot joins for the entire hour, debating WR trades and what will they do at 15? by Beltway Football

60 min listen

Whit Makes a Play at the Plate: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 3-2 win over the Twins in extra innings at Target Field! They take your calls and texts, and they get right to the overturned play at the plate involving Whit Merrifield to score in extras. They discuss the reordering of the bullpen without Tim Mayza, the impact of George Springer also heading to the IL, and how much more Merrifield will be relied upon going forward. 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

27 min listen

Grudge Match on the Island: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with Sam's grievance of a Montreal Canadiens mural in Toronto before teeing up tonight's Leafs' game against the New York Islanders. They discuss the 12-6 lineup going into the game, Pierre Engvall's revenge game and the odd combinations on defence. They are joined by four-time Stanley Cup winner, MSG Network's Butch Goring (20:46), who breaks down the Islanders' postseason outlook, how Bo Horvat has been the catalyst for the team's turnaround, why the powerplay has struggled and the ill-will Islanders' fans still hold against John Tavares. Then, NHL on Sportsnets' David Amber looks at the playoff push around the league, why some teams are limping to the line and the Flames' season-long struggle (40:51). Finally, Penguins' writer for the Athletic Rob Rossi talks about Pittsburgh falling out of a playoff spot, if the owership group is at risk and the future for the team's stars if they fail to make the postseaso by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

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Leafs Finish Strong and Get the Win in Long Island

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