Leafs Talk - Toronto Hangs On to 4-3 Win Over Wild

Patrolling the Atlantic with JovoCop: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by former NHLer Ed Jovanovski to share his thoughts on last night's Panthers-Leafs clash, the physical style of play Florida embodies every game, and weighs in on Aaron Ekblad's high ankle sprain (00:06). To wrap up the show, Nick, Justin & Sam look ahead to a heavy stretch of games for the Maple Leafs and question when we may see Jack Campbell return to the crease and how the Leafs' lines might shape up come playoff time (18:40). 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

Leafs Set to Dance with the Devils: Real Kyper & Bourne react to the latest development in Evgenii Dadonov's trade to Anaheim before voice of the New Jersey Devils Ken Daneyko joins! He looks ahead to tonight's matchup in Toronto, highlight's Nico Daws' strong play of late, before discussing Jack Hughes' integral role in the lineup and his recently signed contract (02:47). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Sam take a step back and ask if the NHL should redefine their awards, before discussing Roman Josi's Calder case and JB's best betting lines from tonight's Leafs game (17:54). 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

Time to Reshape the Leafs' Second Line?: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam chat about how the Leafs' Next Gen jerseys looked last night in their matchup against the Devils game, the tripping call against Mark Giordano that was reversed, and how the defenceman looked in his blue & white debut (2:18). Next, they touch on Petr Mrazek's outing, Pierre Engvall's short-handed game winner, and the second line's struggles (17:26). Then they discuss the Leafs' dangerous penalty kill, how Colin Blackwell looked on the fourth line, and Jason Spezza being 10 points away from 1000 (30:41). Afterwards, Aaron Ward touches on what Giordano brings to Toronto's locker room, his ability to close space in the defensive zone, whether the Leafs have a depth line that can be successful in the playoffs, the Leafs' defence corps and pairings, whether the Ducks should've kept Hampus Lindholm, and his thoughts on the Western Conference (41:18). YouTube. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 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

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Keys to Toronto's Statement Win with Shane O'Brien by Real Kyper & Bourne

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Preparing for a Battle with the Bruins: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by former NHLer Jamal Mayers to weigh in on tonight's Leafs-Bruins game, the driving force Brad Marchand provides to Boston's roster, how Mark Giordano has adapted his style of play over the years, and which Leaf he believes should take on more minutes (00:58). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Sam recap today's GM meetings in Palm Springs, and sort through some news & notes including the ongoing refereeing debate, Nathan MacKinnon's injury, and the best bets of the night (16:02)! 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

39 min listen

Will Petr Mrázek Suit up for the Leafs Again?: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam chat about whether or not they think Petr Mrázek will suit up for the Leafs again, discuss Erik Källgren getting the start tonight against the Jets while Jack Campbell gets a little more rest, and we hear Sheldon Keefe's comments from morning skate (1:27). Next, the guys touch on tonight's lineup changes, the makeup of the fourth line and Ilya Mikheyev's value on the open market (14:36). Then Sean Reynolds phones in to discuss if there is any lingering animosity after last Leafs-Jets matchup, thoughts on tonight's battle, and why Toronto shouldn't buy into physical revenge (42:30). 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

64 min listen

Carey Price Check-in & the Surging Cole Caufield w/ Renaud Lavoie: TVA's Renaud Lavoie stops by to discuss the communication habits of GMs with insiders, when we might be able to expect to see Carey Price in net, what's changed for Cole Caufield over these past few months, Martin St. Louis' impact on the team and his future with the organization, Saturday night's matchup against the Leafs, and Brendan Gallagher's comments on Tim Stützle (0:50). To wrap, Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam take your comments and answer your questions (21:50)! 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

39 min listen

The Bounce-Back Mentality with Brian Boucher: Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Brian Boucher, former NHL goalie & current ESPN analyst, to chat about Marc-André Fleury's trade to Minnesota, before breaking down Petr Mrazek's bounce back performance in Wednesday's win and sharing some his own experience bouncing back from hardships (00:46). To wrap up today, Nick, Justin and Sam brainstorm ways how the NHL can fix their LTIR salary cap problem and sort through the Leafs' ideal first round playoff matchups (15:25). 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

37 min listen

Remembering Melnyk and Looking Ahead with Wayne Scanlan: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam look ahead to tonight's Leafs-Bruins, whether it's William Nylander or John Tavares clogging up the second line (0:56). Next, we hear some Sheldon Keefe sound, and the guys discuss question marks with the fourth line (6:58). Afterwards, Andrew Raycroft tees up tonight's game, and chats about the Ullmark-Swayman combo in net, the elite D pairing of Lindholm and McAvoy, Patrice Bergeron's veteran impact, and favourable playoff matchups (21:18). Later, Wayne Scanlan phones in to share his thoughts on the late Eugene Melnyk, his impact on the Senators organization, what's to come next in Ottawa, the confidence in the young Sens, and who might take over the team (41:00). 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

65 min listen

Setting up the Final Stretch with Colby Armstrong: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with some Masters talks and chat about why hockey players love golf (0:21). Next, they look ahead to tonight's Leafs-Stars matchup, Jack Campbell being back in net, whether Kyle Dubas' decision to not add a goalie at the deadline will haunt the team, Ilya Lyubushkin drawing back into action, and other lineup changes (5:58). Then Colby Armstrong stops by to talk about what playoff teams should focus on over this last stretch, why this Leafs team feels different than previous iterations, if Jack Campbell can find his early form, whether or not Toronto's high scoring style is sustainable, before pivoting to the Penguins, how Tristan Jarry has fared in net, and the team's matchup vs. the Rangers (22:06). 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

43 min listen

Tensions Linger Ahead of Leafs-Jets Rubber Match: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by former NHLer and current analyst Mike Rupp! He chats about how he identifies the analytics that matter, his expectations ahead to tonight's Leafs game, and how Pittsburgh has found their stride this season, before weighing in on Nathan MacKinnon's fight and other stars showing their physicality (01:11). To wrap up today's show, Nick, Justin & Sam weigh in on Bruce Cassidy's comments surrounding analytics in the NHL, before finding the value in tonight's Leafs-Jets betting lines (24:33). 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

40 min listen

Next Gen Gio: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam chat about the Dadonov trade situation and who's at fault, before pivoting to a discussion about the Leafs' Next Gen jerseys and Justin Bieber being an ambassador for the Buds (2:30). Next, we hear from Sheldon Keefe on Petr Mrazek getting the start against the Devils, before the guys touch on why clearing waivers is so demoralizing, and a possible Leafs-Bruins first-round matchup (20:10). Later, Eric Francis stops by to discuss the Leafs' first round playoff opponent, Mark Giordano thoughts, Johnny Gaudreau's stellar season, and ideal playoff matchups for the Flames (43:30). 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

Fired Up Friday with Doug MacLean and JD Bunkis: Real Kyper and Bourne are joined by Doug MacLean to chat about Sheldon Keefe's pre-series comments on a "borderline violent" series, adjusting vs. setting the tone, needing more from John Tavares, if this series has been over-officiated, and other flashpoints around the NHL Playoffs (00:36). Later on, Co-Host The FAN Morning Show JD Bunkis stops by and flips the script on Real Kyper & Bourne (24:31)! He asks the fellas three questions including if William Nylander is feeling the pressure, the impact of Alex Kerfoot's postseason performances, and if Kyle Dubas should have pursued a winger for John Tavares. To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy sort through the news and notes from around the league, answer your questions from the text-line, and make their picks for the weekend (47:24)! 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 Ro by Real Kyper & Bourne

61 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

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Can the Leafs Win in the Playoffs With an Offence-First Approach?: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam sift through the Leafs' 7-6 OT loss to the Panthers, and touch on Mitch Marner's incredible short-handed goal, whether the Leafs and Panthers can succeed in the postseason with an offence-first approach, and if the Leafs' blue line is tough enough for the playoffs (1:21). Next, they chat about the team's demons, Radko Gudas, the play of Erik Källgren and the way in which the goaltender exited the game, and another bench minor for Toronto (20:04). Afterwards, David Amber stops by to give his thoughts on the back-and-forth affair in Sunrise, Florida, whether the Leafs' blue line can hold it down in the playoffs, the goaltending situation, the improved play of William Nylander since being called out, and the Hart Trophy race (41:08). 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 Spo by Real Kyper & Bourne

65 min listen

Auston's Pursuit of 50 with Rick Vaive: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam chat about the Leafs and Bruins possibly meeting up in the playoffs (yet again), what's impressed them the most about Boston, Saturday's Toronto-Montreal matchup and why it's the perfect spot for Petr Mrázek (0:28). Next, Rick Vaive stops by to chat about his record for most goals in a season by a Maple Leaf, Auston Matthews' pursuit of it, Matthews cross-checking Rasmus Dahlin, the team's playoff chances, and his signature stick (20:02). Afterwards, Doug MacLean stops by with some Leafs-Bruins playoff thoughts, Max Domi the Hurricane, why he's sick of stashing players for later, unknown players making an impact, and the Dadonov situation (41:09). 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

64 min listen

Ben Chiarot Checks in + FAN Question Friday! by Real Kyper & Bourne

40 min listen

Financial Advice with Chris Pronger: Kyper, Bourne, and Producer Sam recap the Leafs' 7-3 thrashing of the Capitals, and discuss how effective Pierre Engvall has looked over this past month, the confidence exuding from Ilya Lyubushkin, Jake Muzzin's latest injury, and Tom Wilson clipping Jack Campbell (3:02). Next, Doug MacLean phones in and chats about how the Lightning look as the season winds down, the possibility of a Tampa-Toronto matchup, the Leafs' ability to matchup physically this postseason, how the team's blue line is looking, and his thoughts on the Eugene Melnyk article from The Athletic (27:50). Afterwards, Chris Pronger stops by to talk about his recent Twitter threads on the financial side of the NHL, the reasoning for his tweets, and the importance of athletes finding purpose after retirement (44:56). 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 & Medi by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

The Next Gen Highlight Reel with Anthony Stewart: Anthony Stewart crashes the studio on Real Kyper & Bourne! The fellas chat about financial literacy in the NHL following Chris Pronger's comments on Twitter, Auston Matthews' incredible pace, the influence of "The Michigan", the scuffle in last night's Minnesota-Edmonton game, and much more! 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

37 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

Stargazing in Dallas with Marty Turco & Garry Galley: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined off the top by Marty Turco, former goaltender and current Senior Advisor to the President in Dallas! He shares his expectations for this Stars team, his thoughts on Jason Robertson and Alexander Radulov's seasons, before weighing in on if goaltending is more mental or skills based (00:16). Next up, Garry Galley, former defenseman and current Sportsnet analyst on the call for tonight's Leafs-Stars game, joins the show! He discusses the Leafs' performance through this tough stretch of late, how they're viewed by the rest of the league, what makes the Dallas Stars dangerous and which matchup is most favourable for the Leafs in the first round (23:18). 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

60 min listen

How St. Louis Assembled a Stanley Cup Contender: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Andy Strickland, rinkside reporter in St. Louis, to help preview the state of the Blues as the postseason nears, the driving factors behind STL's 9-game win streak, and how the team is managing their goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Ville Husso (00:29). To wrap up the show today, the fellas dive into why the Vegas Golden Knights still rub people the wrong way, which coaches around the NHL are in line for an extension, and head to the YouTube comments to answer your questions before taking you through the best bets of the night (12:08)! 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

56 for #34: Kyper, Bourne, and Producer Sam discuss Auston Matthews' netting his 55th, and 56th goals of the season to break Rick Vaive' franchise record, and chat about the feeling when Matthews & Mitch Marner are on the ice, Sheldon Keefe's comments on Matthews' historic night, and the team's overall play in Dallas (3:00). Next, we hear from Sheldon Keefe on Ilya Lyubushkin's return to the lineup, and the guys chat about William Nylander being shifted around, and Jack Campbell's play (22:19). Afterwards, Doug MacLean shares his thoughts on Auston Matthews' impact in Toronto, his illustrious career so far, Nylander being moved around the lineup, expectations for Morgan Rielly, and the multitude of front office roles in the NHL (43:41). 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

65 min listen

Sizing up Leafs-Caps w/ Karl Alzner: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam chat about resting Auston Matthews ahead of the playoffs vs. the importance of hitting milestones, Justin Holl being scratched, and if Holl will be in the top-six come playoff time (1:13). Next Karl Alzner phones in, and chats about Matthews vs. Ovi, Ovechkin's dominance, and the Capitals' contending window (21:59). Afterwards, Keith Jones stops by to talk about his college experience, what it was like making the jump to the NHL in his day compared to now, the Calder Trophy race, Michael Bunting's case for the Calder, and Auston Matthews' Hart Trophy case (41:59). 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 Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

Playoff Prep with Jason York and Eddie O: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with a chat about the season dragging on and the difficulty coaches may have in keeping players engaged, Sheldon Keefe's comments on resting players, whether Matthews should be sitting more as the season wraps, the Leafs' play against the Sabres, the potential for the game to be a chippy affair, and how the team's special teams look (2:48). Next, Jason York stops by to comment on why it won't be hard for Sheldon Keefe to keep his players engaged as the postseason approaches, why he believes the Lightning would be the preferred opponent for Toronto as opposed to the Bruins, the tough question of resting Auston Matthews, and why veterans don't like sitting (26:48). Afterward, Ed Olczyk shares his thoughts on Auston Matthews, if the Lightning or Bruins would be the better first-round playoff opponent for Toronto, managing rest ahead of the postseason, the Golden Knights' playoff push, the amount unproven goalies by Real Kyper & Bourne

67 min listen

The Pressures of 50 with Dave Andreychuk: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Hall of Famer Dave Andreychuk to look back on the last month for the Tampa Bay Lightning compared to their Stanley Cup winning form, before discussing Steven Stamkos' resurgence this season, the pressure reaching a goal milestone can put on a team, and tonight's Leafs-Lighting matchup (00:06). To wrap up today, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy weigh in on the stability Andrei Vasilevskiy provides in Tampa, Keith Yandle's "ironman streak" coming to an end, and the one-sided fight between Troy Terry and Jay Beagle last Friday (14:44). 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

The Milestones Keep Comin' for Matthews: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with a chat about Auston Matthews' crazy stretch, how Matthews and Marner are drawing the attentions of defences and opening up the ice (2:23). Next, they chat about Erik Källgren getting the start against the Sabres, injury concerns with Jack Campbell and Jake Muzzin, more Sheldon Keefe sound, and thoughts on Matthew Knies and whether he'll play in the NHL this season (20:19). Afterwards, Jim Ralph stops by to discuss how confident is he in Källgren after Jack’s injury troubles, whether Lyubushkin or Liljegren is the seventh man, Matthews' incredible play, how Mark Giordano has slowed the game in a positive way for Toronto, and the Matthews-Marner connection (44:15). The guys wrap with some Masters thoughts (1:03:10). 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 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

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