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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 NHLer and Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley (4:56) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss how the Ottawa Senators take the next steps towards playoff contention, why the Winnipeg Jets aren't far away from being contenders again, how Thatcher Demko's return changes the Vancouver Canucks' vibes, whether Stuart Skinner is the guy for the Edmonton Oilers, and the changes behind the bench in Chicago and Boston. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive into the conversation of flopping in the NHL, the Colorado Avalanche and San Jose Sharks swapping goaltenders and Sens' owner Michael Andlauer calling foul on Brady Tkachuk trade rumours.

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.

Next Steps for Canada's Teams with Garry Galley

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some takes on Juan Soto signing with the New York Mets in MLB before looking back on the Leafs' back-to-back losses to the Capitals and Penguins over the weekend. They get into the Leafs' 5-on-5 struggles, Max Pacioretty's unnatural fit on the first line and the bottom six's lack of production. Then, New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe (30:45) joins the show to discuss his new coaching home, managing star players' egos, the team's offensive identity and Jesper Bratt standing out.

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: Bottom Six Shortcomings + Sheldon Keefe

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup tonight against the New Jersey Devils. They discuss Jake McCabe's lingering injury, the ideal defensive partner for Morgan Rielly, expectations for Max Domi's return as he's activated off IR, the sense of urgency in the bottom six, Max Pacioretty's role and Auston Matthews still working back to 100%. Later, Devils analyst Ken Daneyko (33:55) shares a Jersey POV of the game and discusses how they differ from last year, their up-and-down offence and the addition of Jacob Markström.

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: Dueling the Devils

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Steve Valiquette (2:30) to chat about the New York Rangers' struggles, why Alexandar Georgiev will benefit from playing behind the San Jose Sharks roster, expectations from Thatcher Demko making his season debut, why John Gibson is easy to read and much more. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on Patrik Laine's first few games as a Montreal Canadien, Anaheim Ducks' throwback sweaters, and notes from the NHL Board of Governors meeting.

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: Goalie Swap in the West

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2-1 overtime win over the Devils. They discuss Anthony Stolarz stealing two points, the Leafs' flat first two periods, Auston Matthews' play, a quintessential Sheldon Keefe loss, the power play's Matthews problem, and much more. Later, they dive deep into Max Pacioretty's identity change this season, his massive hit on Jack Hughes and a familiar lack of response from Keefe and the Devils.

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: Keefe Gets Leaf'd

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Oilers analyst Rob Brown to discuss Edmonton's recent surge. He gets into Darnell Nurse's simplified play since his return from injury, Evan Bouchard making a case for an 8-figure extension, internal belief in Stuart Skinner, where they need to add the most, and much more. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee project what Connor McDavid's extension might cost. Finally, Canucks analyst Dan Murphy (30:37) discusses Rich Tocchet airing frustrations with the Vancouver media, Thatcher Demko's season debut and JT Miller getting closer to returning to the lineup.

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 Get Reinforcements + Oilers Find Gear

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee preview the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Anaheim Ducks with a look at the decision to slot Anthony Stolarz in net, why the guys aren't worried about the team's ability to create offence with the current group of players, and how Craig Berube can bring out the best of Max Domi on the ice. Then, Nick and Justin are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Niedermayer (28:45) to get his perspective on the Ducks' rebuild timeline, whether Jacob Trouba will fit in on the roster, Trevor Zegras' tenure with the organization, and a look at the return of international hockey competition with the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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: Duck Hunting

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne go around the league with NHL Network's Mike Rupp (3:13). They look at the Sabres' playoff hopes, what moves are next for the Rangers, why the Avalanche's struggles go beyond goaltending, the Islanders' roster construction missteps, Kevyn Adams's 'palm trees' comments, and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss JT Miller's return to the Canucks lineup, his unclear address to the media and project what Brock Boeser's next contract might cost.

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.

Contenders and Pretenders with Mike Rupp

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Leafs' 3-2 win over the Ducks on Thursday night. They dig into Anthony Stolarz's injury, his 'day-to-day' timeline to return and a big-picture view of his knee injury history. Should the Leafs have started Stolarz off one day's rest? Then, they get into Jo Woll's relief effort, Morgan Rielly's struggles and Max Pacioretty's 3-point night. Later, they dip into the mailbag and answer your Leafs 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: Wake-Up Call in the Crease

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL President and GM Doug MacLean (2:25) to chat about J.T. Miller's return following a leave of absence, his experience handling players' issues off the ice, why there's more to the general manager's role than constructing a team, how to judge coaching when there's a lack of talent on the roster, and why change is on the horizon for the Detroit Red Wings. Then, Nick and Justin bring on Jason Bukala (33:26) to take an early look at the 2024 World Juniors, Gavin McKenna's projections, then to the NHL with Macklin Celebrini's season with the San Jose Sharks, and Easton Cowan's value on the trade market.

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.

A GM's Role Off the Ice + Reviewing the Young NHL Stars

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick things off by looking back on the Leafs' 3-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night in the first of a three-game homestand. The trio discuss the team's lack of passing ability, the need for adjustments on the power play, and Mitch Marner's most recent post-game comments. Next, Sportsnet's Gord Stellick (33:05) weighs in on Steven Lorentz's effort level leading to a promotion to the top line, Dennis Hildeby's start against the Canucks over the weekend, how the Leafs can shore up their performance with the man advantage, and the big defensive void left without 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: Passing & Power-Play Problems

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