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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

Former NHL President and GM Doug MacLean (2:25) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to weigh in on how the Toronto Maple Leafs aren't playing as a team through their tough stretch, if it's possible to change the 'culture' mid-way through the season without firing the head coach, the similarities how the year has unfolded for the Leafs and Edmonton Oilers, and why Jim Rutherford is avoiding the word 'rebuild'. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the status of the 2026 Winter Olympics' rink and the concerns from the NHL before heading to the text line for some Q&A! 

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.

Difficulties of a Culture Change in a Hockey Club

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 loss to the LA Kings in overtime. They discuss the Leafs' second-period woes this season, their difficulty breaking the puck out, what the best version of the team would look like, and Craig Berube's interaction with William Nylander on the bench. Then, CHSN and NHL on TNT analyst Darren Pang joins the show (37:17) to help tee up the Leafs' matchup against the Blackhawks on Saturday, weigh in on what Toronto's biggest flaw is, and discuss Connor Bedard's third-year jump.

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: Approaching an Uncomfortable Conversation

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on another overtime win for the Edmonton Oilers over the Flyers and whether they're back before welcoming in long-time NHL coach Peter Laviolette (5:24). He discusses his time away from the bench, the league's youth movement, the increased importance of speed in the modern game, what's different for the Leafs in a second year under Craig Berube, and his potential return to the league. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react to the Tkachuk brothers starting a podcast, Rasmus Andersson trade rumours and what his next contract might cost, the Senators locking up Shane Pinto to a four-year, $30M extension, and they remember the legendary Hall of Fame hockey writer Larry Brooks.

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.

Modern-Day NHL Coaching Practices with Peter Laviolette

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their expectations for the Leafs' game against the L.A. Kings without Auston Matthews, who is sidelined with an injury, how Matthews could be weighing his options to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics in a similar situation towards last year's Four Nations Face-Off, William Nylander's thoughts on if it is harder to score goals versus playing defence, reaction to the front office and David Kämpf agreeing to terminate their contract together and what could be next for him, and why a trade for Flames' defenceman Rasmus Andersson wouldn't work. Then, Kings' President Luc Robitaille joins the guys (31:41) to chat about Anže Kopitar's longevity and future in the NHL, Corey Perry's contributions to the Kings' offence, contract talks with Adrian Kempe, and Quinton Byfield's development.

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: Matthews Sidelined + Kempe's Contract with Luc Robitaille

Former NHLer and Sportsnet colour analyst Garry Galley (3:25) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about if Kevin Lankinen is ready to step into the role as the Vancouver Canucks' top goaltender with Thatcher Demko out with an injury, the demand around Connor McDavid on and off the ice, why the Montreal Canadien's goal this season is nothing more than reaching the playoffs, and the buy-in from the Anaheim Ducks. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on the reasons why Nikita Zadorov did not want to fight Max Domi, and who they would choose to start an NHL franchise today. 

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's Mental Toll

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' bad 5-3 loss to the Boston Bruins. They discuss the team's response to Nikita Zadorov, a lack of team toughness, and whether the Leafs can dig themselves out of this poor stretch. Then, they get into Auston Matthews and Anthony Stolarz's injuries and how the Leafs will fare in their potential absences. Finally, they weigh in on whether the issues stem from coaching or personnel, who is first on the block if the front office starts feeling desperation, and the consequences of potentially missing the playoffs.

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: Panic Button

Former NHL goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (5:35) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to look at some of the numbers that reveal how bad the start to the Nashville Predators' season is, why he expects major changes on their roster, how the New York Rangers turned around their defensive performance, why goaltenders' save percentages are trending downward, and how the Canadian goaltenders rank in the NHL ahead of the Winter Olympics. Then on Grill the Panel, Vally asks the guys who is the top clutch scorer, playmaker, and goaltender in the NHL today.

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: An Unlikeable Trend for (Canadian) Goalies

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' rematch against the Bruins in Boston. They discuss the importance of the game after a rough weekend, Craig Berube's demeanour behind the bench, the defensive depth, Auston Matthews and William Nylander splitting up in the top six, and whether the Leafs will seek retribution on Nikita Zadorov after his hit on Scott Laughton on Saturday. Later, NESN Bruins analyst Billy Jaffe stops by (34:26) to share a Boston perspective of tonight's matchup, what's behind their recent surge, how much credit goes to Marco Sturm early on, and Fraser Minten's maturity.

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: Deep Dive on the D-Corps

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.

Underachieving Oilers with Rob Brown

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.

Leafs Hour: Defensive Disarray + Playoffs in Question?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee catch up on a trade-heavy day in the NHL as GMs are eager to make moves ahead of Friday's deadline, though no moves from the Leafs yet. They get into the tough position Brad Treliving is in with the asset cupboards near empty, if the Leafs missed out on any of the players moved today and the improvements in the Eastern Conference competition. Later, Sam cooks up some bold fake trades for the Leafs. Finally, they welcome Brad May (28:20) into the studio to share how this time of year affects players' mentalities, the feeling of being traded, what the Leafs need to prioritize at the deadline and how Ryan Reaves' energy impacts the team.

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: Deadline Head Start

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