The Leafs This Week: Auston Matthews for the Hart?

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

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

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 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

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

The Leafs This Week: Power Play On the Rise: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick look back at the Leafs' performance on the power play this week, missing Mitch Marner, Jason Spezza's appeal on his 6-game suspension, physical night against the Jets and the return of Peter Mrazek. Plus, the guys preview Toronto's West Coast trip in Canada against the Oilers, Flames and Canucks. 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

49 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

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 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

The Leafs This Week: Worried About Depth on Defence?: Brent Gunning and Gord Stellick discuss the week in the Big Apple, including a loss to the Rangers and a win over the Islanders. They break down the forward depth coming through, while the depth on defence is a little worrisome, and whether or not Jack Campbell and Petr Mrazek should be more of a tandem to help manage Campbell's minutes. Plus, they discuss the recent play of Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren. 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

Can the Canucks Be Contained?: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the national hour on the scorching Canucks, whose torrid stretch continued with a shutout win over the Stars on Saturday. They are joined by Canucks analyst Dan Murphy (3:14), who shares his thoughts on the great vibes in Vancouver, the instant impact of their offseason additions, why Filip Hronek is the perfect pair for Quinn Hughes and what separates Rick Tocchet as a difference-making head coach. Afterward, a conversation about a Canadian team on the opposite end of the spectrum with the Oilers in a deep hole, and if it's unfair to place all the blame on coach Jay Woodcroft. Finally, news and notes from around the league, including Brady Tkachuk calling out the fans in Ottawa, a disasterclass from the Sharks and Fred Anderson being shelved long term for the Hurricanes. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 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

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

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

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

Tampa Bay & Colorado get the leg up in round two, The battle of Alberta and New York and Carolina begin Wednesday night by The Athletic Hockey Show

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Leafs Hour: Bedard Show Hits T.O: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 7-4 win over the weekend vs. the Wild, Auston Matthews' prolific scoring start, William Nylander looking more motivated and an early evaluation of the team's forward depth. Then, a look at how some of the new fixtures have factored in, Max Domi's fit, Matthew Knies showing hopeful signs and whether Ryan Reaves' extracurriculars make up for his play on the ice. They are joined by TNT analyst Darren Pang (29:57), who tees up tonight's game between Toronto and Chicago, the hype surrounding Connor Bedard, whether it's too much on his plate, how far the team is from being competitive and how the new pieces around Bedard have slotted in. 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 Hour: Early Playoff Outlook: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are back after a brief break for the NBA trade deadline. They start with the Leafs' win over the Stars on Wednesday night, the passion of the McCabe/Benoit pairing, overreliance on the stars and Samsonov's worrying performance. Then, a chat about Brad Treliving's top priorities ahead of the deadline and Tavares' 5-on-5 struggles. They are joined by former GM Gord Stellick (30:18), who weighs in on what an ideal deadline looks like for the Leafs, where they can get a boost internally and which players can be relied on to turn their underwhelming seasons around in 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

The Matthews/McDavid Flex: Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert from Vancouver covering the Canucks/Preds and the breaking news of the day is Thatcher Demko's injury - out tonight and maybe for the series (5:02). Then, a look around the first round - Stone scoring for Vegas and the Avs goalie situation. Later, Liam McHugh (28:03) from the NHL on TNT, the bets he’s made with Paul Bissonnette and being open about being a diehard Islanders fan. Both Frank and Liam discuss the Leafs, the performance of Matthews last night and why he’s changed people’s opinions. Then, on Connor McDavid's dominant playoff performance and what it’s like working with Wayne Gretzky. 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

Taking the Positives from Saturday's Loss!: On hour 1 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Logan Gordon react to the Flames' 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, and share their biggest takeaways after Matt Coronato gets his first career NHL goal, Jonathan Huberdeau and Jacob Markstrom's performances, and the effectiveness of new Flame AJ Greer! (28:18) Derek Wills joins the show for another edition of the Daily Flames Roundtable! Pat, Logan, and Derek dive into their impressions of Matt Coronato's first two NHL games, and they look back at Matthew Phillip's time with the Flames! by Flames Talk

47 min listen

Down to the Home Stretch with Frank Seravalli: Nick and Justin kick off the week with some pending UFA talk! The guys are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to discuss some of the biggest question marks heading into free agency (24:29). Would the Maple Leafs actually trade for Matt Murray? Will Jack Campbell return to Toronto next season? Will Johnny Gaudreau and the Flames agree on a contract extension? Is there a team other than Edmonton that will look at Evander Kane? And what does the future of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews hold during this Chicago re-build? To wrap up, the fellas sort through the latest transactions around the NHL (42:44)! 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

NHL midseason talk with Erin Kate Dolan; bounce-back appeal of Stars, Canucks; inconsistent Flyers by NHL Fantasy on Ice

40 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

Leafs Hour: Dancing With the Stars: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some takeaways from last night's heavyweight battle between the Oilers and Golden Knights and the skill discrepancy between them and the Leafs. Then, assessing some of the Leafs' unanswered questions ahead of their game against the Stars - offensive production falling off, Tavares' concerning decline and whether it's too late for a coaching change. They are joined by former Stars goalie Marty Turco (30:22), who weighs in on the Stars' status in the competitive west, their defensive depth, where they'll go at the deadline and the new era led by Robinson & Hintz ushering in a bright 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

50 min listen

MLR Kickoff EP 27: Glendale topples NOLA in a Thriller, SD wins at Starfire, Ft POW Mike Sheppard: Dan and Pete get into a banner weekend discussing… by MLR Kickoff

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Regular Season Curtain Call on Broadway by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Sizing Up the Cats: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with what the Leafs should expect from a confident Panthers team in Game 1 tonight, how the series-dynamic changes with Toronto as a favourite, where the Cats are weakest and Matthew Tkachuk's unreal form. They are joined by Jeff Chychrun (45:56), Panthers analyst and father of Senators defenceman Jakob, who breaks down how Florida has changed from last season, the keys to their series win against Boston, the goalie situation and who could step up as the X-Factor. Next up, Futa on thoughts on the Leafs' first round performance, how Toronto stacks up against the Panthers, the different aspects of toughness between Tampa and Florida and the how impactful Aleksander Barkov must be (1:06:53). They close with a conversation on the fallout in Calgary, Trouba's hit and second-round scheduling concerns. 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

Is Matt Coronato Figuring Things Out?: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson react to the Flames' 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks, and share their thoughts on Matt Coronato's return to the team! The guys break down what they've seen from Coronato as he continues to adjust to the NHL, and how they want to see him develop! (26:17) Our Pacific Division insider, Jonathan Davis joins the show! JD takes us for a spin around the division and brings the latest from the tight playoff race, including the Canucks, the Golden Knights, the Kings, and the Oilers! by Flames Talk

45 min listen

Gausman's Gem, Feeble Offence, and All-Time Sports Flops: Justin Cuthbert hosts alongside Brent Gunning! The guys open the show by discussing the latest wave of Canadian victories at the National Bank Open, the Maple Leafs’ signing of Martin Jones, Kevin Gausman’s seven-inning gem against the Guardians, the Blue Jays’ lack of offence this week in Cleveland, and the team’s pitching-oriented identity. Then, Justin and Brent chat about their takeaways from Netflix’s new Johnny Manziel documentary. Afterwards, in honour of Manziel, the guys present their favourite all-time sports flops (42:03). 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 FAN Pregame

50 min listen

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The Leafs This Week: Auston Matthews for the Hart?

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