Leafs Hour: Does the Shark Tank Still Have Bite?

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

Evaluating Toronto's Defensive Boost with Mike Kelly: Real Kyper & Bounre are joined by Mike Kelly to look back on yesterday's trade deadline and shares his thoughts on Minnesota's moves to improve, Toronto acquiring Mark Giordano and Colin Blackwell, and if Boston payed a fair price for Hampus Lindholm (00:07). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Sam break down what led up to Kyle Dubas and Kyle Davidson's dispute, identify who classifies as an elite goalie in the NHL, and sort thought some of tonight's best bets (16:03)! 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

36 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

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

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

40 min listen

Auston's Pursuit of History with Brett Hull: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam recap the Leafs' loss to the Sabres, the challenge of motivating the team in the final 10 days of the season, and we hear from Sheldon Keefe (1:32). Next, the guys touch on how the game fits into the grand scheme of things, how many starts Jack Campbell will need to be playoff ready, the question of resting players as the postseason approaches, and the powerplay going 0/5 in the last two games (17:40). Afterwards, Brett Hull stops by to talk about Auston Matthews and milestone chasing, the playoffs, his own career, and the difficulty opponents will have in shutting down Matthews and Marner (42:06). 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

67 min listen

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

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

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

Maple Leafs Post-Mortem: Where Do You Start?: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy air out their grievances after another lackluster Game 7 for the Toronto Maple Leafs ended their playoff run. The guys ask what's next for the Leafs this off season including Jack Campbell's contract, John Tavares' role, and the future of prospects in their system, before questioning if major changes are incoming (11:01). We hear Sheldon Keefe's post-game comments on today Kyper's Clippers, before discussing Toronto's powerplay vanishing in the big moments, what pieces are still missing from this roster and who could be on the chopping block (33:04). 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

59 min listen

Prospect Pulse with Sam Cosentino: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino to look ahead to the NHL career of Sabres' prospect Owen Power, who's set to make his debut tonight, before sharing his thoughts on Matthew Knies' future and what to expect when the World Juniors resume this summer (00:52). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sam sort through the news & notes from around the NHL and help get you set for tonight's Leafs-Sabres tilt (25:54)! 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

36 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

Gio's Blue Line Role + Chris Gear on the Dadonov Trade Mess: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam touch on the Evgenii Dadonov Golden Knights-Ducks trade mess, and how the deal is stuck in limbo (0:30). Next, the guys chat about Mark Giordano being paired with Timothy Liljegren, why the fit makes sense, and which goaltender should get the start against New Jersey (14:47). Then we hear some Giordano audio, and the guys discuss what it's like to play for your hometown, and the winners and losers of the deadline (27:28). Afterwards, Chris Gear goes in-depth on the Dadonov situation, what exactly is holding up the trade, how the league allows teams to handle no-trade lists, what happens if the deal is nullified, and the pandemic's impact on the salary cap (43:18). 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 affiliate. by Real Kyper & Bourne

68 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

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

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

Marner and Mrázek Win Big on Oscars Night by Real Kyper & Bourne

65 min listen

The Finishing Touches with Sheldon Keefe by Real Kyper & Bourne

40 min listen

Demons, Playoff Success, and the Sabres' Turnaround with Brad May: Former NHLer Brad May phones in to talk about the Leafs' penchant for blowing 4-1 leads, the way in which Erik Kallgren exited the Panthers game, what it takes to be successful in the playoffs, and the Sabres' play as of late (0:28). To wrap, Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam talk more about Ilya Mikheyev and what his next contract might look like, and more on the Hart Trophy conversation (20:37). 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

From Broad Street Blah to Charged Up in Tampa: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with a chat about the Leafs' win over the Flyers, the team's lackluster play in the victory, Sheldon Keefe throwing the lines into the blender, how Jack Campbell looked in his return to action, and the team's goaltending situation beyond this season (2:14). Next, the guys touch on how important tonight's start against the Lightning is for Campbell, Wayne Simmonds' scrap with Zac MacEwan, how Nick Abruzzese looked in his limited minutes, some interesting Leafs' stats, and Auston Matthews' defensive play as of late (21:52). Afterwards, Craig Simpson weighs in on the Leafs (and other teams) playing down to their opponents, if Michael Bunting is in jeopardy of losing his spot on the top line, which defenceman could be on the outs with Jake Muzzin returning, and the team's excellent play on the penalty kill (42:32). Watch on YouTube The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 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

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

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

How Meaningful Was Last Night's Loss?: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Producer Sam McKee are joined by a special guest in-studio as Mike Bolt a.k.a. the keeper of the Cup stops by with Lord Stanley's trophy (00:16)! He reflects on how the traditions surrounding the Stanley Cup have evolved over the years and reminisces about some of the storied memories etched onto each ring. Then, the fellas react to last night's Leafs game after Tampa Bay rained 8 goals into Toronto's net, question how much this loss means, and discuss the question Wayne Simmons was asked about being "soft" (12:39). Later on, Doug MacLean recaps his playoff pickleball game before discussing the amount of unnoticeable Leafs on the ice last night in Tampa, what a playoff series with the Lightning might look like, his concerns about Auston Matthews, and his memories of the late Guy Lafleur (42:14). Watch on YouTube. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessaril by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

Leafs Set a "Franchise Record"?: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam recap the weekend that was for the Leafs with the team earning wins against the Senators and Islanders, the play of William Nylander against New York, how Pierre Engvall has stepped up, the team setting a new record with 50 wins in a season, and the play of Matt Barzal (1:01). Next they touch on Auston Matthews getting the night off, the importance of resting as the postseason approaches, managing the blue line as playoffs start, and Jack Campbell's play on Sunday night (21:08). Afterwards, Gord Stellick shares his thoughts on the Leafs hitting 50 wins, how he'd manage the goaltending, the likelihood of Jake Muzzin returning for the playoffs, and the team's depth coming through (42:05). 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

64 min listen

Matty’s Hatty Steals the Show in Tampa: yper, Gord Stellick and Producer Sam break down the Leafs' convincing 6-2 win over the Lightning, Auston Matthews' hat-trick to hit 54 goals and tie Rick Vaive for the most in franchise history, Matthews' play overall on the night, and how it looks like the team is growing up (1:32). Next, we hear from Sheldon Keefe on Toronto's recent stretch against top tier teams, and the guys touch on Jack Campbell's play against Tampa (20:56). Afterwards, Randy Moller joins to tee up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Panthers, the similarities between the two squads, the Panthers' mindset as the playoff approach, how Keith Yandle's former teammates feel about his ironman streak coming to an end, and how Florida wants to play in the postseason (30:18). To wrap, the guys touch on Ilya Mikheyev and Pierre Engvall playing heavier, the Leafs' forward depth, and Wayne Simmonds and Pat Maroon receiving 10-minute misconducts for chirping each other (44:47). W by Real Kyper & Bourne

59 min listen

Keeping the Intensity for Game 2: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy start off today looking ahead to Game 2 between the Leafs and Lightning! Jon Cooper leads Kyper's Clippers with his take on the Leafs' Game 1 performance and the resiliency of his team in the postseason, before we hear from Leafs' Head Coach Sheldon Keefe (01:57)! Afterwards, the fellas chat about the Leafs' solid defensive depth heading into tonight and how the addition of Jake Muzzin impacted the group (28:42). Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph discusses Jon Cooper downplaying the Game 1 loss, the importance of Toronto getting their stars going, who cracks the 4th line tonight and how the team deploys their speed to their advantage (41:16). To wrap up, the fellas chat about William Nylander's pre-game sickness prior to the opener (59:03). 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 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

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Leafs Hour: Does the Shark Tank Still Have Bite?

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