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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on their game at the Easter Seals charity tournament on Friday before looking back on the Leafs' weekend where they lost back-to-back games to the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes. They discuss Anthony Stolarz's play, defensive struggles and Craig Berube's impact. Then, they ask what's wrong with Auston Matthews and whether the Leafs are at serious risk of missing the playoffs. Later, they react to John Tavares's critical postgame comments calling the team 'immature.' 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and Edmonton Oilers analyst Rob Brown looks at the team's inconsistency from their coaching staff to the players' performances on the power-play, why too much line juggling can hurt the chemistry, Stuart Skinner and Calvin Pickard future, Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard's tense exchange at practice, and Jack Roslovic's incredible decision making. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee take a listen to Kris Knoblauch's post-game comments against the Colorado Avalanche on the magnitude of a 9-1 loss, and how the Oilers are comparable to the 2024-25 team in the same month of November. Finally, the guys touch on Flyers' captain Sean Couturier calling out his teammate Matvei Michkov. 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Adam Oates (5:45) to chat about Alex Ovechkin netting in his 900th NHL goal, how much has Auston Matthews' offence changed over the years, Trevor Zegras' impressive start to the year with the Philadelphia Flyers, the evolution of the power-play, and if Macklin Celebrini could crack the Team Canada roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Jordan Binnington pocketing Ovi's puck, why Nazem Kadri is the hottest name in the trade market, and Sidney Crosby and Ovechkin meeting for the 99th time.  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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night, their third straight win. They discuss Craig Berube's system, the stars rounding into form, Matias Maccelli's play after being scratched, Dakota Joshua getting more comfortable, and whether Max Domi will enter the press-box rotation. Then, they get into Anthony Stolarz's heavy workload and project when Joseph Woll will draw back in. Later, Sportsnet Leafs reporter Luke Fox (32:43) weighs in on Auston Matthews' role in the team's recent streak, John Tavares pushing for a spot on Team Canada, Matthews' leadership, Matthew Knies' playmaking, and who will be the odd man out from the Leafs' bottom six. 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and NHL Network analyst Nate Thompson (3:23) to chat about Evan Bouchard's costly error against the St. Louis Blues, how Matthew Schaefer has handled a new level of physical play, why he believes in Macklin Celebrini cracking Team Canada's Olympic roster, Justus Annunen knocking off the net from its moorings on the Wild's controversial game-winning goal, and the Montreal Canadiens' surprising start to the 2025-26 season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss whether a goaltender should be penalised for displacing the net and what has gone wrong for the defending Stanley Cup Champion Panthers.  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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' Wednesday-night matchup against the Utah Mammoth. They discuss whether the Leafs can build off a big third period against the Penguins, Scott Laughton making his season debut, Easton Cowan getting the game off, and Nick Robertson's rising stock. Later, KSL Sports insider Cole Bagley (32:23) shares the state of the Mammoth ahead of their head-to-head against the Leafs, what's behind their hot start, Nick Schmaltz showing out early in a contract year, the ownership's impact, and how aggressive Bill Armstrong will be in the trade market. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam react to Cowan being sent down to the AHL. 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Monday night in the NHL, including Brock Boeser's buzzer-beater to give the Vancouver Canucks an overtime win over the Nashville Predators. Then, MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette stops by (4:21) to discuss Anthony Stolarz's play with a heavier workload to start the year, Thatcher Demko beginning to cool off, what's behind Dustin Wolf's early-season struggles, Europe's goalie takeover, and why Alex Ovechkin has been kept off the scoresheet recently. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Evan Bouchard's play leading up to the Blues' game-winner over the Oilers, whether the Oilers should bench him, and which team Brendan Shanahan might land with next. 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' comeback win over the Pittsburgh Penguins after being down 3-0. They get into the effort disparity between the first 40 minutes and the third period, the Leafs' 5-on-5 offence, the defence corps' all-around struggles, and power play woes. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam go through the mailbag and discuss the chances that Nick Robertson gets traded, when Joseph Woll will be back on the ice, which of Craig Berube or Auston Matthews is most to blame for the Leafs' inconsistent play, 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the hour sharing their reactions to Chris Tanev's on-ice collision, how the Leafs could change the way they play after the incident, Easton Cowan finding the net for his first NHL goal, Nick Robertson's increased production, if Sammy Blais has convinced Craig Berube to become a mainstay, and David Kämpf's future in Toronto. Then, former NHLer and Monday Night Hockey analyst Jody Shelley (30:45) stops by to chat about the Pittsburgh Penguins' potential to sneak into the playoffs, Evgeni Malkin's biggest adjustment to his game, how Auston Matthews can learn from Sidney Crosby's experience in playing alongside different linemates throughout his career, and John Tavares' presence in the Leafs' locker room. 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Toronto Blue Jays' crushing Game 7 loss in the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Then, they react to the Oilers playing the World Series on their jumbotron during live play. Later, former NHLer and Avalanche analyst John-Michael Liles joins the show (29:45) to discuss Colorado's play to start the year, early returns on Brent Burns, their struggles in overtimes and shootouts, Martin Nečas's outlook with a new big-money extension, and what to expect from Cale Makar's next contract. 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.