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Leafs Hour: Tavares' Full-Circle Moment
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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Dec 12, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' overtime loss to the Islanders, John Tavares reaching 1000 points in dramatic fashion and his reception back on Long Island. They continue with overall impressions of the game - Matthews starting to play with more urgency, a potential shuffle coming to the defensive pairs and a rough one from Samsonov. Finally, Rangers & Isles columnist for The Athletic Arthur Staple (33:18) discusses why Islanders fans are right to keep a grudge against Tavares after all these years and tees up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Rangers.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.
Released:
Dec 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Freddy Andersen Returns to the Toronto Faithful: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam discuss Frederik Andersen's comments about enjoying the 'first few' years of his time in Toronto, Sheldon Keefe's comments about tonight's matchup with Carolina being a measuring stick game, and if Kyle Dubas will add goaltending insurance at the deadline (4:42). Next, Mike Futa chats about the state of Canes, where the team is at as the deadline rapidly approaches, the importance of rewarding good teams with trades when necessary, what Mark Giordano could bring to a new club, and what it takes to make a team harder to play against (17:21) Then the guys give their thoughts on the Ben Chiarot trade. Afterwards, Gord Stellick shares his thoughts on the Leafs not having made a move yet, the Chiarot trade, and whether Kyle Dubas has done enough (44:40) 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 Spor by Real Kyper & Bourne