BONUS: Off-Season Check Up w/ James Mirtle

The Canucks are Fun: Thomas Drance is joined by Sean Gentille of The Athletic. They talk about the Ottawa Senators relieving DJ Smith of his coaching duties. They also talk about the Canucks recent surge and how well JT Miller has played this season. Can JT Miller be one of the main pieces of a Team USA? They also get into the Oilers recent form and how their slow start has totally killed them. Brendan Batchelor joins Drancer as well. They talk about the 3rd line's success and how Connor Garland has been the engine behind it's production. They dive into the power plays regression and Hughes & Hronek's regression as well. by Canucks Talk

70 min listen

Buying In On Defence: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show by continuing the conversation around the uncertainty of Auston Matthews' future with the Maple Leafs, then get into Toronto's 4-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings, which one player would be replaced on the defensive pairings, and how the group has bought in on performing better on defence. Former NHL executive and Sportsnet hockey analyst Mike Futa (42:09) weighs in on which area on the Leafs roster they should be upgrading, if Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov are the future goaltending tandem, and his assessment of Matthew Knies within Toronto's prospect system. Then, senior columnist from Sportsnet Eric Francis (1:07:04) jumps on to discuss Matthew Tkachuk's return to Calgary for the first time since being traded to Florida, Flames' struggling on offence, and how can head coach Darryl Sutter help turn their season around. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests a by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

Harman Dayal on Building Blocks and a Big Game From the JT Miller Line: Dan and Sat are joined by The Athletic's Harman Dayal to discuss what the Canucks can build on from their opening game, the encouraging game from JT Miller and the 2nd line for the Canucks, and other takeaways from the game. by Canucks Central

25 min listen

Matthews Hits 65, Buds Bounce Pens: Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime. Sam McKee and Justin Cuthbert discuss Matthews diversifying his portfolio sans Marner, the over and under officiating, plus the improving penalty kill as the regular season nears its completion. 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 Talk

31 min listen

Matthews dazzles as Leafs beat Wild: Matthews dazzles as Leafs beat Wild by Locked On Leafs - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Maple Leafs

42 min listen

Episode 24: Sincerest Apologies to Jonathan Villar by Pleasant Good Evening

42 min listen

DJ Smith Dismissed In Ottawa: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with more on DJ Smith's dismissal in Ottawa before they are joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (8:06) for a full breakdown of the events. He delves into the timing, the team's short-term goals with Jacques Martin in the interim role, potential long-term solutions behind the bench and what part the fans played in the decision. Later, news and notes - Sam voices his issues with Pastrňák avoiding a suspension for his charge on Lindgren, the Wild plan not to play Fleury in his possible final visit to Montreal, Boston sends Poitras to the World Juniors and the Jets push the Canucks for the title of 'Best Team in Canada.' 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

Marchese & Friedman: Philly's Fresh Start: Matt Marchese hosts alongside Elliotte Friedman and reacts to Chuck Fletcher's firing from the Flyers' General Manager position, the timing of the decision, and if Daniel Briere is next in line for the role. Next, the pair look back on the Oilers win over the top-seeded Bruins, how Boston "shot themselves in the foot", and the early returns for Mattias Ekholm on Edmonton's blue line (12:00). Later on, Matt and Elliotte discuss what's ahead for Lou Lamoriello, the Dallas Stars' offensive onslaught in Buffalo, and Jared McCann's strong season in Seattle (20:00). 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 Jeff Marek Show

32 min listen

BONUS: James Mirtle on Leafs Signings: JD Bunkis and Sam McKee are joined by James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, to go over all of Toronto's free agent signings made over the weekend! They share their thoughts on new additions Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi, the key players lost from last year's roster, and question if this group has another move left in them. 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 Talk

49 min listen

Marchese & Friedman: Bedard Show at the Saddledome by The Jeff Marek Show

34 min listen

A Clean Slate for the Flames!: On hour 2 of Flames Talk, after the Flames announced the firing of Darryl Sutter, Pat Steinberg and Wes Gilbertson re-open the search for the next GM for the Flames as well as the next Head Coach! The guys share the latest on the situation, and address the comments made by Don Maloney and Jonathan Huberdeau following the news! Calgary Wranglers Head Coach Mitch Love joins the show! Mitch stops by to chat the latest on the Wranglers deep playoff run, the play of his guys against Abbotsford, and how interesting the jump to the NHL would be to him! by Flames Talk

43 min listen

Marchese & Friedman: Live From All-Star Weekend: Elliotte Friedman joins host Matt Marchese from sunny Florida to chat about the state of the Capitals after their recent signing of Dylan Strome, and look ahead to what's next for veteran forward Nicklas Backstrom. Later, the pair dive into the sudden firing of Belleville Senators Head Coach Troy Mann after accusations of sharing pre-scouting information, and discuss if Ottawa is poised to be a buyer or a seller at the trade deadline (10:10). To wrap up, Matt and Elliotte weigh in on Timo Meier's potential fit in Calgary and why the Bruins are wary of trading Brandon Carlo, before previewing this weekend's All-Star festivities (19:48)! 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 Jeff Marek Show

31 min listen

Heading into the Holidays with a Win: The Leafs grab a 4-1 win over the Blue Jackets right before the NHL's holiday break! JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win, and get into another dominant performance for Auston Matthews - can he continue this pace for the rest of the season? They discuss great games for the other big names, including Mitch Marner and John Tavares, and chat about a bounce-back performance for goaltender Martin Jones. 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 Talk

27 min listen

Is This Mitch Marner's Team?: The Toronto Maple Leafs get a 4-2 road win over the Detroit Red Wings. JD Bunkis and Justin Bourne break down the win and discuss the Leafs' effective defensive strategy, Matt Murray continuing to impress, Rasmus Sandin making the most of his opportunity and if Nick Robertson should be given the same opportunity. Later, they debate who has the keys to the franchise: Mitch Marner or Auston Mathews? 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 Talk

27 min listen

Marchese & Friedman: Battling the Elements: Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese from the comfort of his home to chat about how teams approach the regular season vs. the playoffs, the entertainment value of the NHL, and his ideas to grow the game (06:00). Afterwards, the pair get into William Nylander's under-appreciated season so far, plus how Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner have developed into a well-rounded players (14:00). Later on, Matt falls into the void as Elliotte previews tonight's NHL slate, before discussing the Carolina Hurricanes' plan for their goalie trio and the latest milestones for Brent Burns and Alex Ovechkin (20:00). 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 Jeff Marek Show

31 min listen

Episode 18: McNeil's Knee, Nido Game feat. Dwight Gooden: Jake Brown and Nelson Figueroa open up the show talking about the Mets' 8-2 win Thursday and the latest on Jeff McNeil's knee injury and when he may be back. The guys then get into Tomas Nido's surprising two-homer game, Dom Smith's... by Amazin' But True - Mets Podcast

38 min listen

The Canucks Look Encouraging: Thomas dives into the Canucks performance against the Oilers over the weekend and talks to Sportsnet’s Dan Murphy about Tocchet’s tough practice drills, and how he’s seen his coaching positively impact the players. Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala joins in on the discussion about the improvement of play from the Canucks and gives us an update on prospects Jonathan Lekkerimäki and Tom Willander. The Athletic’s Harman Dayal joins in the final segment to discuss Elias Pettersson’s shift in mentality and what area he sees the team has improved the most early this season. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty & Lina Setaghian. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Canucks Talk

96 min listen

Leafs Hour: Considering Corey Perry: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Corey Perry’s rumoured links to the Leafs, and the guys debate his fit in Toronto both on and off the ice. Then, looking ahead to the Leafs' game tonight against the plateauing Islanders. Later, a conversation about the ongoing goaltender situation and if Matt Murray could re-enter the fold as he makes progress on his rehab. They welcome in former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (30:31), who shares his thoughts on whether Toronto should consider signing Corey Perry, if the NHL would ever expand to a second team in Toronto and Martin Jones' heroics. 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 Get Bottled Up in Heritage Classic: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Sabres at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton. They bring on producer (and rinkside reporter) Sam McKee, who describes the ambiance of the Heritage Classic amidst the snow, and the trio break down yet another high-scoring loss. They discuss the play of Petr Mrazek, Michael Bunting getting into a scrap, and Auston Matthews scoring his 45th goal of the season. 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

Tendy Turn-Around Weekend Continues: The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-2. Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss the Leafs production from their depth, Matt Murray bouncing back, Conor Timmins' first career goal, and Auston Matthews' making an immense impact defensively. They also talk about John Tavares' consistency and Wayne Simmonds' potential last game in Philly. 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 Talk

25 min listen

Auston Matthews Joins the 50 Goal Club: Gord Stellick and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' 7-3 win over the Jets at Scotiabank Arena, as Auston Matthews notches his 50th goal of the year! They discuss how special it is to watch him play, the energy of the crowd, and how the Leafs got a measure of revenge after the last time these two teams faced off. Producer Sam McKee joins as well, and the trio break down the play of the different lines, William Nylander turning in a good performance, and the duo of Nylander-Tavares and whether or not it should continue. 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

40 min listen

What Can JT Miller Bring to a Playoff Team?: Dan and Sat discuss everything surrounding JT Miller, what his future holds, and what he can bring in the playoffs. Also, hear from Irfaan Gaffar on Miller's future and Sportsnet's Mark Spector on the Oilers-Golden Knights series. by Canucks Central

67 min listen

Leafs Offense Stifled by Rangers’ Shesterkin: The guys break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 2-1 overtime loss to the New York Rangers. They look back on the exciting OT frame, Igor Shesterkin’s performance and Auston Matthews’ season debut. 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

28 min listen

Are We Seeing Peak JT Miller Right Now?: Dan and Sat are joined by Gemma Karstens-Smith of the Canadian Press to talk about JT Miller's season so far, the defensive approach the Canucks are taking, and more. Also, the guys get back into the Elias Lindholm conversation and what they want to see from him. by Canucks Central

50 min listen

Santiago Espinal & the St. Louis Cardinals: Former Cardinals pitcher and current analyst Brad Thompson previews the short two-game series between St. Louis and Toronto. Thompson discusses the season so far for tonight's starter Miles Mikolas, the stability that Paul Goldschmidt brings to the lineup, and the job Oliver Marmol has done as the youngest manager in MLB (06:30). Later on, Blue Jays infielder Santiago Espinal discusses his impressive season to date and the work he has put in to be better both offensively and defensively (26:28). 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

49 min listen

Marchese & Friedman: The Rise and Fall of Bally Sports: Elliotte Friedman joins host Matt Marchese to discuss how Bally Sports' financial issues could impact the NHL salary cap, the incentive for teams to make moves ahead of the trade deadline, and what's holding up certain teams. Next, the pair look ahead to what's next for Dylan Larkin, who else Detroit might be looking to move, and if the Bruins' veteran core can stay together for another season (11:00). Matt and Elliotte wrap things up chatting about potential landing spots for Timo Meier, if there's a chance the Sharks re-sign him, and the NHLPA's Executive Committees meeting (21:00). 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 Jeff Marek Show

28 min listen

March 3: Leafs fall 5-2 in San Jose: Gord Stellick and Nick Alberga break down the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the San Jose Sharks. Sportsnet.ca’s Chris Johnston stops by to weigh in on tonight’s loss and we hear from Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. by Leafs Nation

49 min listen

Leafs Leave BC Stunned & Sore: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get started with the Leafs' loss against the Canucks over the weekend, Ryan O'Reilly's injury and how Toronto finds continuity without him, Tyler Myers' hit on John Tavares and the two shorthanded goals conceded on the same powerplay. They also get into the idea of team accountability, how to fix Morgan Rielly and Matt Murray impressing in his first game back from injury. They are joined by Leafs' radio colour analyst Jim Ralph, who stresses patience when evaluating the new additions, the troubles on the powerplay and if Sheldon Keefe should explore 'load management' down the stretch (41:38). Finally, Senators writer for The Athletic Ian Mendes discusses the Ottawa's recent hot streak, what Jakob Chychrun adds on and off the ice and Tim Stützle's ascension (1:06:49). 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 & M by Real Kyper & Bourne

104 min listen

The Open: JT Miller is Carrying The Team: Dan and Sat discuss the game vs Pittsburgh, and how JT Miller shined yet again. The guys talk about how JT needs a running mate, and that the other guys on the team need to step up at some point. The roundup features Rick Tocchet discussing Pettersson's play, practice habits and how he's dealing with all of the noise. Practice line updates and more. by Canucks Central

27 min listen

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25 min listen

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