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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne talk all things Maple Leafs and NHL! Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 3-4 PM ET.

Real Kyper & Bourne

Sportsnet Flames analyst Eric Francis (3:36) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Calgary's recent three-game winning streak and President of Hockey Ops Don Maloney's comments on a potential rebuild. He shares how the Calgary faithful would stomach a rebuild, GM Craig Conroy's Flames future with an expiring contract, and what comes next for popular trade targets Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson. Later, Nick, Justin and Daniele Franceschi look back on another blowout loss for the Edmonton Oilers to the Dallas Stars, if Kris Knoblauch is in trouble, and who they'll target on the goalie market with Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry and St. Louis's Jordan Binnington both seemingly available. Finally, they react to reports that Quinn Hughes is fully committed to Vancouver.

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.

Flames' Rebuild Blueprint with Eric Francis

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets as Auston Matthews makes his return to the lineup. They hear from the captain's pre-game sound before discussing the Leafs' decisions to waive Sammy Blais and make Dakota Joshua and Matias Maccelli healthy scratches in Columbus. Then, the guys discuss Joshua's season so far, how Matthews' return can spark a turnaround, and whether Matthew Knies can develop the enforcer side of his game. Finally, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (33:27) weighs in on the Leafs' opportunity to set a new first impression as injured players begin to return, and what to expect out of Matthews against the Jackets.

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.

Leafs Hour: Getting Reinforcements in Columbus

Co-host of Donnie and Dhali, Rick Dhaliwal joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (2:41) to chat about the President of the Vancouver Canucks, Jim Rutherford, declaring the organisation needs to focus on getting younger, Kiefer Sherwood's trade market, why the Canucks' future hinges on Quinn Hughes, and if Adam Foote will continue to lead the bench. Then, Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet's Jason Bukala stops by (31:55) to discuss the 2025 CHL USA Prospects Challenge, why Gavin McKenna might not be the clear number one prospect, how high an NHL franchise can draft to get a difference maker for 2026 and whether a top-3 pick could sway the Canucks' decision on Hughes. 

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.

Canucks' Direction + Prospect Rank Changes with Jason Bukala

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday as Auston Matthews, Matthew Knies and Nic Roy make their return to the ice in practice. They discuss whether Matthews should be rushed back for the Leafs' road trip and how well the team needs to play down the stretch to make a bid for the playoffs. Then, they review Kyper's trade board and discuss whether the Leafs should consider selling pieces. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (31:40) weighs in on the Leafs' recent spotty practice schedule, the vibes around the team, and the latest on Anthony Stolarz and Jake McCabe.

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.

Leafs Hour: Glass Half Full?

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (7:40) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the growing trade speculation surrounding Carolina Hurricanes' Andrei Svechnikov, Brad Lambert's trade request, why it would be very difficult for the Maple Leafs to make a move, Craig Berube's future, Calgary Flames' president Don Maloney claiming that the franchise are not in a rebuild, and if the Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators could be buyers at the deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss why we could see a copy and paste of the 4 Nations Face-Off Team Canada roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics before running through the state of the NHL standings. 

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.

Trade Chatter with Elliotte Friedman

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' loss to the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend. They get into the second-period collapse, the talent disparity between the two teams, Dakota Mermis's fight, and what the team's ceiling is when fully healthy. Then, they evaluate Craig Berube's lineup decisions through a quarter of the season and whether the Leafs could benefit from a coaching change. Later, the guys go through the Leafs' potential trade options if they decide to sell at the deadline and discuss the flawed way they handle injury information.

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.

Leafs Hour: Time For Change Behind the Bench?

Former president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean joins for his weekly chat (1:12) with Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about why the Maple Leafs have the highest chance of not making the playoffs for the 2025-26 season, if he would swap Morgan Rielly and Darnell Nurse, who he would add to Team Canada's forwards list, the New York Islanders' dominant road trip, if the Habs core is good enough to win a Stanley Cup, and responds to Bill Simmons proclaiming that the Blue Jackets are the most irrelevant franchise in professional sports. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on Connor Bedard getting fired up with an official after arguing a penalty, before heading to the Text Line to hear from listeners! 

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.

Are the Blue Jackets Irrelevant? + Why the Leafs Won't Make the Playoffs

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at home. They discuss Easton Cowan's long-term fit in the top six, Joseph Woll's stabilising presence in net, Max Domi's costly turnover in overtime, and what's behind the blue line's fall-off from last season to this one. Then, they chat about why Morgan Rielly is a change-of-scenery candidate and identify Erik Karlsson as a potential target for a blue line swap. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam open up the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions!

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.

Leafs Hour: Where Does Cowan Fit Best?

Former NHLer and executive VP & general manager of the Winnipeg Jets Kevin Cheveldayoff (3:36) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about how longtime Chicago Blackhawk Jonathan Toews has acclimated himself on his hometown team, how he would compare his hockey club's 2024-25 year to this season, if Mark Scheifele could crack Team Canada, extending Adam Lowry's contract, and the state of the trade market. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on the Edmonton Oilers' continuing horror movie and question the timeline in the Buffalo Sabres' rebuild. 

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.

Keeping Adam Lowry Long-Term with Kevin Cheveldayoff

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets, where they will have Scott Laughton back but still be without Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz. They react to today's update that Stolarz's injury is more serious than originally thought, discuss Matthews' availability issues in recent seasons, and ask if the captain will ever return to his Hart form. Then, they get into Calle Jarnkrok's move to the top line, Jacob Quillan's potential, and whether the quick ramp-up will become too much for Joseph Woll. Finally, Aaron Portzline (34:05), Blue Jackets reporter with The Athletic, shares his impressions of Columbus through 20 games, Kirill Marchenko's superstar potential, Yegor Chinakhov's future with the team after demanding a trade, 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.

Leafs Hour: Projecting Auston's Future

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi honour and remember Greg Millen, former NHL goalie and hockey broadcaster, who passed away on Monday. Then, they look ahead to the first half of the Leafs' Florida back-to-back against the slumping Florida Panthers. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the net, whether Mitch Marner and William Nylander's milestone chases could become distractions, and they review Paul Maurice's game-day availability. Later, former NHLer and Panthers analyst Jeff Chychrun (31:05) discusses his son, Jakob's big-time extension with the Capitals before weighing in on the Panthers' tanking conspiracies, the Atlantic Division playoff picture and Sam Bennett's contract situation.

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.

Leafs Hour: Debunking the Cats Conspiracy

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