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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

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the week reacting to the big news out of Edmonton that Connor McDavid has signed to a two-year, 12.5 AAV extension. They break down the team-friendly deal, the Oilers' next steps, and how McDavid's deal impacts other extension-eligible stars. Then they discuss the Leafs' weekend roster moves, waiving Michael Pezzetta and claiming Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau. Later, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joins the show (27:52) to discuss McDavid's contract, Sportico's recent franchise evaluations, the Penguins' potential ownership sale, the league's approach to further expansion, preseason feistiness, complaints about state taxes, 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.

McDavid Takes Discount Deal + Gary Bettman Joins the Show!

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some thoughts on the Leafs' penultimate preseason game, a 3-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, before bringing in Doug MacLean (5:30) for his Off-The-Rails Friday appearance! Mac shares his thoughts on the Leafs' lineup heading into the season, Kirill Kaprizov's mega-deal, the Oilers' outlook in the West, Jackson LaCombe's extension with the Ducks, and the NHL's increased-cap landscape. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the Leafs waiving David Kämpf, Scott Laughton's week-to-week injury and Easton Cowan's camp. Finally, they close out the week by answering your questions on the text line!

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.

NHL's New-Money Landscape

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to more contract movement around the league, with Niko Mikkola signing an 8-year, $40M extension to stay in Florida, and the Ducks locking in young defenceman Jackson LaCombe to an 8-year deal carrying an AAV of $9M. MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (4:41) weighs in on the deals, the immense pressure on today's goalies, Anthony Stolarz's team-friendly extension, the top five netminders over the last three years, and much more. Then, Vally introduces a new game for his weekly appearances: Grill the Panel! Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the NHL franchise value rankings ahead of the start 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.

Vally's View: NHL's Top 5 Goalies

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the New Jersey Devils locking up Luke Hughes to a 7x9 extension. Then, fresh off signing Kirill Kaprizov to a record-setting deal, Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin joins the show (7:15) to discuss the NHL's rising-cap landscape, the plan to build around Kaprizov, the pressure on the star winger after becoming the NHL's highest-paid player, and how he's managing dual responsibilities with the Wild and Team USA. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the best-value contracts in the league, the Oilers trading for Connor Ingram, and the Canadiens' and Senators' scrappy preseason meeting. Finally, they play a quick game of 'True or False.'

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.

Inside Kaprizov's Contract with Wild GM Bill Guerin

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the show reacting to Kirill Kaprizov's record-setting extension to stay in Minnesota, an 8-year, $17M AAV deal. Then, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli (10:15) stops by to discuss how Kaprizov's contract impacts Connor McDavid and others' negotiations, Vegas as a potential landing spot for Carter Hart and how the Leafs' roster crunch might play out. Later, Jason York (32:19) of the Coming in Hot Sens podcast joins Nick and Justin to share his thoughts on Ottawa's outlook this season, concerns about Linus Ullmark, whether the club is ready to join the group of perennial playoff teams in the East, and Jake Sanderson's potential.

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.

Kaprizov Breaks the Bank + Will Sens take the Next Step?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some thoughts on the Blue Jays clinching the AL East before getting into Anthony Stolarz's 4 x $3.75M extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (7:02) stops by to go behind the scenes of Stolarz's negotiations, the situation with Joseph Woll, Mason McTavish's 6 x $7M extension in Anaheim, how cap increases are impacting contract talks around the league, and the latest around Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov. Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam discuss who the Panthers might target with cap freed up from Aleksander Barkov's injury, take a deeper dive into Stolarz's deal, and react to the Jets losing Dylan Samberg for 6-8 weeks due to a wrist injury.

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.

Stolarz Sticking Around + Elliotte Friedman

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with some thoughts on Aleksander Barkov's potentially season-ending injury before getting to Doug MacLean (2:48) for his first Off-The-Rails Friday appearance of the season! Mac shares his predictions for the Atlantic Division, how the Leafs will manage without Mitch Marner, and the outlook for Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov's extensions. He also discusses the most improved teams from last year and what Jonathan Toews can bring to the Jets after missing the last two seasons. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react to the Leafs signing James Reimer to a PTO and answer your questions on the text line!

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.

Preseason Impressions with Doug MacLean

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome Oilers analyst Jason Gregor (5:09) to the show to discuss the angst in Edmonton as Connor McDavid remains without an extension. They get into McDavid's mindset, what moves the Oilers can make to entice him to stay, and how the team looks beyond the expiring superstar. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss whether the Leafs or Oilers would be interested in recently waived goalie Connor Ingram, Easton Cowan's chances of making the Leafs' lineup, and where David Kämpf and Calle Järnkrok fit within the Leafs' roster.

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.

Connor McDavid's Mindset

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Brad Treliving (4:48) to share some thoughts on the offseason and the team heading into the 2025-26 season. The GM discusses the slow summer across the NHL, the ongoing search for a top-six forward, Easton Cowan's encouraging camp, the options in net in Joseph Woll's absence, Anthony Stolarz's contract negotiations, competition in the bottom-six, and Morgan Rielly's shape entering the year. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to talk Jonathan Toews' return to NHL ice with the Winnipeg Jets, the new playoff salary cap rules, and the Leafs' biggest need for this 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.

Leafs' Offseason, Camp Round-Up with GM Brad Treliving

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee pick up on yesterday's conversation around offseason contract drama with a look at Quinn Hughes' situation with the Vancouver Canucks. Then, they discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' netminding position with Anthony Stolarz eligible for an extension and Joseph Woll taking a personal leave, the pressure on Auston Matthews this year, and whether there's concern the Leafs miss the playoffs this season. Finally, they review the Leafs' camp roster, including the bubble players, where Easton Cowan fits in, the New York Rangers naming J.T. Miller captain, 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.

Quinn Hughes' Canucks Future + Pressure on Auston Matthews

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final tonight and the keys for the Oilers to extend the series against the Panthers. Former NHL head coach Claude Julien (6:55) helps preview the game and shares his experience of losing a series after leading 3-0, the pressure of closeout games and Paul Maurice & Kris Knoblauch's respective roles in managing emotions. Panthers analyst Bill Lindsay (30:23) discusses the vibes in Sunrise after the drubbing in Game 4, his expectations for Bobrovsky and why Florida's power play has been so quiet. Finally, they regroup with Sam to go through some early offseason action.

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.

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