Playoffs Clinched & Matthews Best Season Continues

Matthews' Dominance Leads Leafs Past Wild: Brent Gunning & Gord Stellick break down the Leafs' impressive 3-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild! We hear from principles involved in the game including Auston Matthews & HC 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

35 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

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

Tocchet's Tidbits: Scoring Through Traffic, Gordie Howe Hat-Tricks + More!: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined off the top by Rick Tocchet, current TNT analyst and the all-time "Gordie Howe Hat-Trick" leader, notching a goal, an assist & and fight all in one game! He chats about Auston Matthews' incredible stretch powered by the best release in hockey, the evolution of scoring through traffic in the NHL, shares who he believes will come out atop the Atlantic division before touching on the road trip experience in the final weeks of the season (00:29). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy discuss if Evgeni Malkin's crosscheck Sunday warrants a suspension and how Trevor Zegras is finding useful ways to incorporate "The Michigan", ahead of JB's best bet from the lone NHL game tonight (20:58). 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

38 min listen

Stick 2 Hockey LIVE Episode 53: Ep 53 Stick 2 Hockey LIVE with Jason Myrtetus and Hockey Hall of Fame Analyst Al Morganti. Full discussion on the NHL Trade Deadline and possible Flyers moves. Plus a look at the season and how it has unfolded and what to expect for the final 21 games. We also discuss the playoffs in the East, Roster Construction and much more. by Stick 2 Hockey

52 min listen

Kikuchi’s Gem and Manoah’s Timeline w/ Shi Davidi + Winners and Losers: On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi stops by to discuss to discuss the Blue Jays taking 2 of 3 against the Oakland A’s over the weekend, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s strong series at the plate, Yusei Kikuchi’s dominant outing on Sunday, the Jays’ starting pitching options for Canada Day, and Alek Manoah’s potential timeline for a return to the big leagues. Later, Justin and Brent present their biggest winners and losers from the weekend, featuring Torey Krug, Travis Konecny, and more (31:50)! 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

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

Post Game: Trusting the Process: Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks dramatic 3-2 OT win over the Boston Bruins. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (36:55) and JT Miller (11:35) post game. Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre(1:03:37) provide their analysis. by Canucks Central

80 min listen

Free Agency Day Preview with Mike McKenna: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy sort through the biggest names on the move around the NHL before free agency officially opens at noon! The guys discuss Johnny Gaudreau hitting the free market, the speculation linking Jack Campbell to Edmonton, Claude Giroux's fit with Ottawa, and Evgeni Malkin and Evander Kane both staying put (00:59). Later on, Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna weighs in on the goalie carousel around the league, Matt Murray's technique and points of improvement, and sorts through the backup netminders still available (31:01). To wrap up, the guys focus in on the Senators to ask if Ottawa's off-season push could re-ignite the Battle of Ontario (41:50). 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

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

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 Hour: Buds Ink Benoit: Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with the Leafs' 5-1 win over the Capitals last night and Bertuzzi's two-goal effort as he is heating up at the right time. Then, they break down Simon Benoit's 3-year, $1.35 million AAV extension and project which 6 defencemen will be in for Game 1 of the playoffs. Does Brodie need to win his job back? They are joined by former Leafs' GM Gord Stellick (32:49), who shares his thoughts on the rest vs. rust debate, whether Giordano will be used in the postseason, if Matthews' chase for 70 is a distraction and Tampa starting to threaten in the standings. 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

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

Doug MacLean's Personal Favour + FAN Question Friday!: Justin Bourne & Guest Host Brent Gunning are joined by former NHL executive Doug MacLean to weigh in on Auston Matthews' 50th goal, what steps he still needs to take to stack up against the NHL's all-time greats, William Nylander's 2-goal night, and how Mark Giordano's addition has stabilized the lineup (00:17). Next up, Dan Rosen, Senior Writer for NHL.com, stops by to reflect on Matthews' 50th and look ahead to Chris Kreider's push for 50, before teasing a potential Rangers-Penguins playoff series (24:19). To wrap up today's show, Brent, Justin & Sam go over their favourite players to watch and the legality of a hip-check, before heading to the text-line to answer your questions (34:43)! 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

62 min listen

Leafs Lose in OT to the Panthers: A solo Brent Gunning breaks down the Leafs' 3-2 OT loss to the Florida Panthers. He checks in on the injury to Michael Bunting, takes a look at the return of Auston Matthews, and examines where the team stands before the back-to-back continues against the Capitals on Sunday. Plus, we hear post-game sound from 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

Leafs Strive to Square the Series: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for Leafs' playoff gameday for a pivotal Game 2 vs. the Lightning, Victor Hedman's mysterious injury, Michael Bunting's suspension, what to expect from Matthew Knies in his postseason debut and how much pressure is on him. They are joined by Gord Stellick (20:22), who discusses the Game 1 disappointment, the weight on the Leafs' core four, if Game 2 is a must-win, practicing the principal of patience and his confidence levels in Samsonov. Next up, NHL Network's Brian Boyle (47:41), who shares some playoff memories from his days with the Rangers, Lightning and Leafs, the external pressure of playing in Toronto and the value of Cooper's coaching style. Later, Sportsnet Jets columnist Ken Wiebe breaks down Winnipeg's Game 1 shocker over the Golden Knights, Connor Hellebuyck's invaluable impact and how the team shut down Jack Eichel (1:06:11). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Playoff Post Game: All Square Heading to Alberta: Sat Shah, Bik Nizzar and Brett Festerling breakdown the Canucks 4-3 OT loss to the Edmonton Oilers in game 2. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (23:31), JT Miller (1:40:19) and Quinn Hughes (1:45:49) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:48:38) provide their analysis. by Canucks Central

124 min listen

Episode 275 with Garion Thorne, Brandon Rewucki & Brian Munz: Episode 275 of Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily with Andrew "Hustler" Paterson and Michael Remis. They look back on the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 loss last night to the Detroit Red Wings, discuss MLB Opening Day, The Masters and get an update on the Winnipeg Ice. Gues... by Winnipeg Sports Talk

125 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

The Coaches' Hour w/ Bruce Boudreau & Dallas Eakins: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning serve up their Maple Leafs accountability rankings of who needs to come up big for the boys in blue. They then elicit the help of two former NHL coaches and guys who know the Maple Leafs well. First up, NHL Network’s Bruce Boudreau shares his takeaways from the series, how to motivate the players at this point in the year, and his expectations for Game 5 and beyond. Later on, Sportsnet's Dallas Eakins looks at who the difference makers could be tonight and what Sheldon Keefe has done to put the team in a position to succeed (25:00). Will it work? We’ll find out tonight! 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

47 min listen

Post Game: Filibustered: Sat Shah and Bik Nizzar breakdown the Canucks 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals. Hear from Head Coach Rick Tocchet (34:31), Quinn Hughes and JT Miller post game. Plus Brett Festerling and Iain McIntyre (1:32:05) provide their analysis. by Canucks Central

106 min listen

Episode 570: Vegas wins Stanley Cup, TSN Radio Edmonton shuts down, CFL Week 2 by Winnipeg Sports Talk

132 min listen

Playoff Post Game: Stirring the Nest in Enemy Territory: Sat Shah, Bik Nizzar and Brett Festerling break down the Canucks 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers in game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. Hear from Head Coaches Rick Tocchet (33:14) and Kris Knoblouch (1:06:13) post game. Plus Randip Janda and Iain McIntyre (1:56:40) provide their analysis. by Canucks Central

133 min listen

Chapman & Kikuchi Tame the Tigers: Jeff Blair & Kevin Barker recap Toronto’s 5-3 win over the Detroit Tigers, a game with no shortage of storylines. The guys delve into Matt Chapman staying hot at the plate with two home runs, George Springer’s elbow, Yusei Kikuchi earning the win, and the level of confidence in him going forward. Tigers TV analyst Craig Monroe shares a scouting report on the Tigers’ bullpen with relievers like Gregory Soto, Joe Jiménez, and Alex Lange in-demand ahead of MLB’s trade deadline (34:30). 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 Blair & Barker

50 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

Mike Golic and the Christmas Hangover: Mike Golic joins the show to recap the Christmas weekend NFL slate which gave Stugotz's Jets a better chance to make the playoffs! Who is in the worst situation looking ahead: the Broncos or the Cardinals? Plus, Gardner Minshew hurting Jalen Hurts' MVP chances? by God Bless Football

50 min listen

Tough Luck Loss for Gaus: Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker recap the Blue Jays’ 3-2 loss in Kansas City with thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr’s game, Kevin Gausman’s fastball usage, and Kevin Kiermaier leaving the game with a hip injury. Royals analyst and franchise saves leader, Jeff Montgomery, weighs-in on Jays-Royals, Jordan Romano, and how to sustain longevity as a closer (28:35). The Athletic's Jayson Stark discusses the results of a poll ranking the best front offices in MLB (49:50). Later on, Blue Jays Central analyst Joe Siddall comments on Guerrero’s plate approach and if Addison Barger can add a spark to the big league lineup (01:16:58). 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 Blair & Barker

100 min listen

Jays Get Swept, Koepka Makes History, and Marty Turco!: Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert are joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to reflect on tough weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays after being swept by the Orioles, John Schneider’s mental gaffe with Alek Manoah, and if the balanced schedule might actually hurt the team. Next up, Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig joins the guys to review the PGA Championship and discuss what Brooks Koepka’s win means for the legitimacy of the LIV Tour and his legacy among this generation's finest (13:03). Later on, former NHL netminder Marty Turco shares what multiple overtime periods can feel like on the body, before getting into the Western Conference Finals, the difference between Vegas and Dallas so far, and the key to Jake Oettinger's success early in his career (29:44). Finally, the guys close out the day with their best bet of the night, brought to you by Betano (45:50)! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Drew Brees breaks Peyton Manning's all-time pass TD record, Saints-Colts MNF Recap (Football 12/17): Will Brinson is joined by the Pick Six Superfriends to recap Drew Brees' record-setting night as the Saints beat the Colts 34-7. by Pick Six NFL

75 min listen

Believe In Matt Murray: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee recap the Maple Leafs' win over the Sabres, Sheldon Keefe's decision to reunite Austin Matthews and Mitch Marner on the top line, and if the guys are starting to believe in Matt Murray as their number one goaltender. Leafs Nation pre and post-game host Gord Stellick (44:18) stops by the show to explain why he's still bullish on Nick Robertson, and managing Murray's workload in net. Then, 4-time Stanley Cup winner and MSG Network analyst Butch Goring (1:07:33) weighs in on the Islanders' season so far, why he thinks this has been the best year for Mathew Barzal, and how Ilya Sorokin has played himself to be an early candidate to win the Vezina Trophy. 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

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