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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 look back on last night's NHL action, including Mark Scheifele's Hart-calibre start to the season, Evan Bouchard's costly giveaways, and Anthony Stolarz carrying the Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Rangers. Doug MacLean swings by for his Off-The-Rails Friday appearance (12:50), and he discusses the Canadiens' encouraging start, the Leafs' lineup flaws, the Canucks' ceiling, Matthew Schaefer's heavy workload for the Islanders, and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam answer your questions and comments 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.

Around Canada with Doug MacLean

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revisit the Leafs' response to hits on Easton Cowan against the Nashville Predators before jumping into useful or useless stats, including the team's offensive zone time, forecheck, and the blue line's offensive production. Then, Kyper shares why he wouldn't trade away Nick Robertson amid the rumours that the Leafs are shopping the 24-year-old winger. Later, MSG Network's hockey analyst Dave Maloney stops by (32:30) to chat about Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad's offensive outlooks this season, the shift in attitude on the roster with the addition of J.T. Miller, head coach Mike Sullivan's acclimation with his new team and where he sees NYR stacking up in the Metropolitan Division.

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: Facing Off J.T. Miller and His New Team

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Sabres' first win of the season, an 8-4 victory over the Brady Tkachuk-less Ottawa Senators. They look at the Atlantic Division standings with the Red Wings in the top spot early before welcoming Sportsnet Jets reporter Sean Reynolds to the show (10:20). He gets into this season's goals for the reigning Presidents' Trophy winners, whether Jonathan Toews can put them over the top, why the Jets will go big-game hunting at the deadline, and if Kyle Connor's extension signals a culture shift on the management side in Winnipeg. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react to Carter Hart joining the Golden Knights on a PTO.

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.

What Gets Winnipeg Over the Hump?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators on the back-to-back. They discuss Craig Berube's effective timeout call, Matias Maccelli fitting in with the second line and the team's lack of response to a pair of greasy plays on Easton Cowan. Then, they run through the roster and gauge which Leafs CAN provide that physical response. Later, Sportsnet reporter Luke Fox stops by (30:33) to share his early impressions of the Leafs, why a strong October is crucial, Auston Matthews' healthier look, how long Cowan can hold on to a top-line spot, the blueline's slow start and the different atmosphere around 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: Can Cowan Stay on the First Line?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Tuesday's NHL action, including the Canadiens' overtime win over the Kraken after honouring the late legend Ken Dryden, the Leafs beating up on the Preds, and the Rangers' historically slow start to the season. TVA analyst Renaud Lavoie joins the show (10:25) to discuss what a successful season would be for the Habs, Sidney Crosby as a potential trade target, Ivan Demidov's upside, Lane Hutson's extension, Patrik Laine's reduced role, and early returns on Noah Dobson. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dive deeper into Crosby's situation with the Penguins, Brady Tkachuk getting a second opinion, and the Sabres' winless start.

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.

Canadiens' Path to Becoming Cup Contenders

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back at the Maple Leafs dropping both home-and-home games to the Detroit Red Wings, the expectations laid out for William Nylander after three games, Craig Berube continuing to work out the top line now with rookie Easton Cowan slotting in, and who would be the ideal playmaker on their power-play. Then, the guys continue their conversation on Cayden Primeau's incoming debut in net against Nashville and who has stood out from the defensive core to begin the regular 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 Hour: Takeaways After Three Games

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the tough Thanksgiving weekend for Canadian sports teams, Lane Hutson's team-friendly extension with the Canadiens, and the Senators losing Brady Tkachuk for four weeks. MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Stephen Valiquette (11:05) joins the guys to break down Hutson's deal, Linus Ullmark's start, shooters learning the book on Dustin Wolf, the Leafs' impractical offensive approach, the Panthers picking up where they left off, and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss the Kings' direction, Lindy Ruff wasting no time calling out the Sabres' early-season effort, and Josh Norris facing another injury setback.

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: Early Goalie Grades

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Gord Stellick (6:05) to get his thoughts on the debut of the new look Leafs roster, how long it could take for Auston Matthews to get acclimated with his new linemates, how the Atlantic Division is shaping up in the first week of the NHL season, and the current state of the Leafs' power-play. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the expectations for Matthews' scoring this season, the uncertainty of Easton Cowan's spot on the roster, before going to the text line to hear your questions on which Blue Jay would most likely translate into becoming a hockey player, Fraser Minten's Boston Bruins debut and 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: Shaping Expectations for Auston Matthews

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee review Thursday's slate in the NHL, including the Red Wings' rough first impression, a scrappy game between the Canucks and Flames, and Alex Nedeljkovic's late-game gaffe for San Jose against the Golden Knights. NHL Network analyst and former NHLer Mike Rupp joins the show (14:25) to discuss the Rangers' outlook this season under Mike Sullivan, what to make of the Penguins and Bruins' hot starts, why the Leafs are built for the postseason, and whether Stuart Skinner can be the man for the Oilers. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Kyle Connor's hat trick after signing long-term, Andrei Vasilevskiy fading for Tampa Bay, and Matthew Schaefer's debut before 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.

Opening Week Overreactions with Mike Rupp

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Maple Leafs' head coach Craig Berube (6:19) to chat about his assessment of the team's performance in a season-opening win against the Canadiens, if he'll consider line tinkering early in the year, Matias Maccelli's debut on the top line with Auston Matthews, Morgan Rielly's skating, and Easton Cowan potential. Then, Nick, Justin and producer Sam McKee look across the ice on the Montreal Canadiens' first game of the year and how aggressive the Leafs will be in the top-six forward 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.

Leafs Hour: Shaping Expectations for Auston Matthews

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