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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 begin the hour reacting to the news of goaltender Joseph Woll rejoining the team to resume team activities as part of his return-to-play, before going into the debut of Craig Berube's new top line pairings and expectations against the Buffalo Sabres, Matthews Knies playing alongside John Tavares, and Easton Cowan slotting in for the healthy-scratched Nick Robertson. Then, NHL on Sportsnet's colour analyst Craig Simpson (31:50) weighs in on the effect of Woll's absence from the team, shuffling their two top lines, Robertson's future with the Leafs, and the reunion between William Nylander and Auston Matthews. 

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: New-Look Top Line Debut

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Oilers' 6-5 win over the Canadiens and discuss some questionable officiating, Habs players voicing their complaints post-game, and whether Josh Anderson deserved an unsportsmanlike penalty for 'showing up the refs.' Former NHL scout Jason Bukala (13:02) shares his thoughts on the call, the Habs' ceiling, the sustainability of Matthew Schaefer's early-season impact, the Sharks' upward trajectory with budding stars in Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam share some Jays thoughts ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, look at the Penguins' unexpected hot start, and discuss how the Lightning get back on track from their slow 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.

NHL's Youth Takeover with Jason Bukala

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee weigh in on Craig Berube's changes promoting Bobby McMann and William Nylander to the top line with Auston Matthews, while Matthew Knies and Matias Maccelli move down with John Tavares. Then, they debate what Auston Matthews' leadership role is and what it should be. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam head to The Leafs Line, hearing your calls and questions on the Maple Leafs' start to their 2025-26 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: Off-Day Line Swaps

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Dustin Wolf's post-game comments calling out his team after the Flames' overtime loss to the Canadiens. Then, Islanders GM Mathieu Darche joins the show (12:34) to discuss his early impressions of first overall pick Matthew Schaefer, his transition to GM, succeeding Lou Lamoriello, and how the Isles take the next step towards contention. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss whether the Flames should tank this season, if the Canadiens' strong start is sustainable, and who the Habs might target in 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.

Inside the Islanders with GM Mathieu Darche

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back at the Maple Leafs 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes' growing star status after registering a hat trick in Toronto, the Leafs' top line's slow start especially coming from Auston Matthews, and Anthony Stolarz's performance in net after his critical post-game comments after their game vs. the Seattle Kraken. Then, the guys discuss some updates coming from the hockey club, including Joseph Woll and the future of the goaltending tandem. Finally, they dip into McKee's Midweek Maple Leaf Mail Bag to answer your 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: More Questions Than Answers

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Brad Marchand's emotional return to Boston in the Panthers' win against the Bruins before welcoming former NHLer and Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley (13:20). They discuss Matthew Schaefer's impressive start to his NHL career, the Senators' early-season struggles, and which teams' hot starts he's buying into. Then, Nick, Justin, and Sam discuss the Mammoth's playoff chances this season, the Leafs' decision to move their weekend games to accommodate the Blue Jays and the World Series, and whether it's getting late early for the Sens.

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.

Which Teams Are for Real After Two Weeks?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee draw parallels on how the Maple Leafs can learn from the Blue Jays' historic return to the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walking into Game 7 with an Auston Matthews sweater, having the supporting cast come through, and the mounting pressure on the Leafs' first game after the Jays' win. Then, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald stops by (26:11) to chat about his head coach, Sheldon Keefe, entering his second season with the hockey club, where his team's timeline is at in hopes of a Stanley Cup run, Jack Hughes's development, and Connor Brown's acclimation with his new team. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam share why Easton Cowan should go down to the AHL.

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: Lessons From the Blue Jays

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their reactions to the Toronto Blue Jays advancing to the World Series! Then, Steve Valiquette, MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, stops by for his weekly appearance (9:45) to discuss the Rangers' early-season offensive woes, the Wild's lethal power play, Anthony Stolarz's comments calling out the Leafs, the Red Wings' ceiling with John Gibson and the goalies in the most difficult environments two weeks into the season. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Vlad Guerrero Jr. sporting an Auston Matthews jersey to Game 7 and Brad Marchand's return to Boston.

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: Stolarz & Locker Room Stability

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to Anthony Stolarz's sounding off on his team following their 4-3 OT loss to the Seattle Kraken, debating whether it was the right time and right place to call out his teammates, and how will it impact the locker room moving forward. Then, former goaltender and Maple Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph stops by (33:10) to chat about Stolarz's post-game comments challenging his teammates, the team's overall performance through six games, Morgan Rielly's impact on both ends of the ice and working with the legendary voice Joe Bowen. 

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: Stolarz Challenges His Teammates

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open the week by sharing their thoughts on the Blue Jays forcing a Game 7 in the ALCS against the Mariners before looking back on the weekend's action in the NHL, including Tom Wilson's big hit on Filip Chytil. Then, former NHLer and NHL Network analyst Jason Demers (11:50) weighs in on whether Wilson's check was dirty, Mason Marchment's collision with Anthony Stolarz, the Leafs' goalie's post-game comments and the Oilers' slow start. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dicuss the Red Wings' quick turnaround, what the top of the Atlantic might look like by playoff time, Brad Marchand's antics against the Sabres 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.

Slow Start in Oil Country + Sizing up the Atlantic

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by MSG Network's Steve Valiquette, who weighs in on what type of goalie is needed to win a cup in the modern era and the importance of capitalizing on broken plays and net traffic in the playoffs. Then, he discusses Ilya Samsonov's playoff outlook, the emergence of Alex Nedeljkovic and Jake Oettinger heating up at the right time. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news & notes - Jack Hughes ruled out for the season with shoulder surgery, Landon Dupont being granted exceptional status, the Canucks solidifying their position ahead of Edmonton and MVP picks.

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.

Screens & Windows with Steve Valiquette

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