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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with a chat on the pros and cons of the long break ahead of Game 1 of the Cup Final and which team it benefits more in terms of health and rest. Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley (6:33) reflects on Shesterkin's play in the conference finals before diving in on how the Oilers and Panthers match up and where each is most vulnerable. Former NHL forward Ryan Smyth (35:48) reminisces on his finals run with the Oilers in '06, how the game has evolved since and the keys for the Oilers to reach the peak. Finally, news & notes - Ottawa fills out their coaching staff, the Leafs eye Lambert for associate coach and projections for Shesterkin's next contract.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.

The stage for the Stanley Cup Final is set and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get into the Oilers breaking their Cup Final drought, the bizarre scheduling and share brief takeaways from the weekend's elimination games. Oilers GM Ken Holland (5:36) reflects on his team's path to the Stanley Cup Final, the Knoblauch decision, how it changed the team and what they'll need to beat the Panthers. Then, they debate whether Edmonton is 'Canada's Team.' Oilers' analyst Jason Gregor (30:00) previews the Finals matchup, series X factors to watch and looks back over what went wrong for the Stars and Rangers in the Conference Finals.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look ahead to tonight's Game 5 between the Oilers and Stars before they are joined by Doug MacLean (5:38) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac gets into Shesterkin's dominant series, Florida's leadership, Knoblauch's gutsy lineup decisions and the impact of Tanev's injury. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Leafs and why they should reconsider trading Marner this offseason. Later, they regroup with Sam to go through Paul Maurice's entertaining availability 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Oilers' Game 4 win over the Stars to tie up the series and the back-and-fourth momentum swings throughout the WCF. NHL Network's Mike Rupp (6:12) shares his thoughts on the Oilers' period-to-period inconsistencies, their resilience after going down 2-0 and how the team responded to the heat on Darnell Nurse. Then, to the East, Rupp gets into the Rangers' broken defensive structure and their lack of star production. Later, TNT's Mark Messier (26:49) sets the stage for Game 5 at MSG, outlines the keys to the game for each team and chats about pressure and leadership at this time of year.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Panthers' overtime win over the Rangers last night, Shesterkin's outstanding play despite the result and the Rangers' stars failing to show up so far in the series. Recently retired Jets coach Rick Bowness (5:41) discusses how Roope Hintz changes the WCF, the Stars' roster-building path to this point, Darnell Nurse's struggles and the right way to coach stars out of slumps in the postseason. Later, they get into the missed penalty-shot call in OT last night, the uptick in embellishment calls and a return to the ice to forget for Blake Wheeler. Finally, they review Darnell Nurse's frustrated game-day availability.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on Game 3 in the WCF - Dallas flipping a switch in the 2nd to power their way to a 2-1 series lead over Edmonton. TNT's Eddie Olczyk (4:59) shares his takeaways from the game, whether the Oilers should start Skinner in Game 4, how Hintz changes the series and reminisces on his Cup run with the Rangers and Kyp 30 years ago. Later, some coach talk as only the Sharks remain active in the coaching market - the Devils' ceiling under Keefe, Berube meets with Marner and Arniel is announced in Winnipeg. Finally, they navigate Brady Tkachuk trade murmurs.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on the Oilers' overtime win over the Stars in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. ESPN's Ray Ferraro (4:05) tees up tonight's Game 2 between the Rangers and Panthers - what went wrong for New York in Game 1, how effective Matt Rempe can be in this matchup and pressure starting to grow for the Rangers' stars. Doug MacLean makes his weekly Off-the-Rails Friday appearance to share his thoughts on the Conference Finals thus far (27:50). Mac digs into the significance of Game 1s, the Maurice effect, offseason coaching hires and Waddell stepping down as Canes' GM. To close, he shares his takeaways from the Oilers' win in Game 1.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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Rangers' analyst Steve Valiquette (2:54) to break down the Panthers' 3-0 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the ECF last night and how the Panthers' effective gameplan led to a clean score sheet for Bobrovsky. Then, he shares his thoughts on Oettinger's up-and-down play, what the Oilers can do as a team to help Stuart Skinner and the embracing of analytics around the league. Later, former NHL goalie Dwayne Roloson (31:42) - who played for both Edmonton and Dallas - reminisces on his Finals run in 2006 and shares his thoughts on the state of the Oilers' goaltending heading into Game 1. To close, the guys review the Canucks' locker close-out availability.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Conference Finals as the Panthers and Rangers get their series underway tonight. Three-time NHL All-Star Alexei Kovalev (6:52) shares how the NHL has gotten faster, but not necessarily more skilled. Then, he reminisces on his Cup run with the Rangers 30 years ago and shares his biggest concerns for them in their matchup with the Cats. Later, Leafs' reporter Luke Fox (30:36) - in New York covering the ECF - shares why special teams are key to the series, what to expect from the scrappy Panthers and the vibes in New York. Finally, he discusses Berube's introductory presser and the trade market for Mitch Marner.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share reactions to the Oilers' win over the Canucks in last night's Game 7 to advance to the Western Conference Final. Jason Gregor, Oilers analyst, breaks down Edmonton's series win, the Knoblauch effect for the Oilers and their biggest positives & concerns heading into their matchup with the Stars (1:30). Then, a post-mortem on the Canucks - the critical loss of Boeser, Pettersson's postseason to forget and their next steps. Finally, they are joined by newly minted Leafs head coach, Craig Berube (35:39), who discusses his first priorities on the job and his overall coaching philosophy.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share their first impressions from today's introductory press conference for the Leafs' new head coach, Craig Berube. They get into the emphasis on accountability, the experience he brings and they project how he'll fit in the Toronto market and alongside the Leafs stars. Then, with a coach in the building, they debate the next top priority - making a big-splash trade, beefing up the blueline or finding a goalie? Finally, they go through the Leafs' expiring contracts and weigh in on who they should keep and who they should move on from. 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on the Canucks' late heroics in their win over the Oilers before being joined by Doug MacLean (2:26) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac weighs in on Craig Berube's fit in Toronto, the Canucks' resilience in Game 5, who the Oilers start in net for Game 6 and what went wrong for the Hurricanes. Then, he gets into the randomness of goaltending in Round 2, Makar carrying the Avs and why he expects Jeremy Swayman to lead the Bruins to a Game 7. Finally, they regroup with Sam to go over last night's action 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee with a daily check-in of the Leafs' coaching search as reports come in live that the organization is closing in on hiring Craig Berube. They share their feelings about Berube, the old-school style of coaching he brings and how the core will respond to it. Later, SN650 reporter Joey Kenward (29:56) breaks down last night's dramatic win for the Canucks over the Oilers, the Vancouver faithful rallying around Pettersson, how they shut down the Oilers' lethal power play and Silov's break-out series. Finally, Andy Strickland (38:48) joins the show to share what Leafs fans can expect from Berube.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a chat about the narrative around Elias Pettersson in Vancouver after his lethargic presser yesterday. Joining the conversation, Oilers analyst Rob Brown (7:00) weighs in on Pettersson's play, the Canucks' scrappy mentality, the Oilers' bold call in playing Pickard and their power-play dominance. Later, former NHLer Adam Graves (26:42) sets the stage for the Rangers/Hurricanes Game 6 - the pressure on the Rangers to close in Carolina, Chris Kreider's growing legacy in New York and Lafrenière's growth.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Leafs' coaching search and where other head-coach-needy teams might be leaning in their respective searches. Former Leafs' GM Gord Stellick (10:44) weighs in on why NHL coaching news has dried up, what would be at the top of a new Leafs coach's to-do list and where they might go in the free agency market. Later, Panthers analyst Ed Jovanovski (27:36) tees up tonight's Game 6 between Florida & Boston -  the Cats' dominant net-front game, Barkov changing his playoff narrative and Bobrovsky's shut-down play.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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Oilers tying up their series 2-2 with a 3-2 win over the Canucks last night. JD Bunkis shares his thoughts on Elias Pettersson's unimpactful play, the Leafs' coaching search, Tavares' awkward contract situation and what return he would want in a potential Marner trade (7:42). Dan Riccio of Canucks Central discusses whether Vancouver should rush Demko back with reports he's nearing a return, the narratives around Pettersson and how last night's game changes the series (27:14). Finally, Bruins analyst Pete Blackburn weighs in on Boston pushing the Panthers to Game 6, Montgomery's animated coaching in Game 5, Maurice's masterful approach to the media and the latest on Marchand (53:02).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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Oilers studio analyst Luke Gazdic (1:27) to tee up tonight's Game 4 between Edmonton and Vancouver - the decision to start Pickard over Skinner, the Oilers' depth deficiency and the Soucy suspension. Then, he weighs in on the Canucks' deadline additions making an impact and whether Silovs' play is sustainable. Later, Hurricanes analyst Tripp Tracy (33:02) discusses the Canes' chances at levelling the series after being down 3-0 to the Rangers, their faith in Freddy Anderson and how big of a distraction the Brind'Amour situation is. They close with Sam McKee for news and notes.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee go through leading candidates in the Leafs' coaching search as the news starts to dry out. They discuss McLellan's underwhelming history, Berube's accountability and how the Leafs compete with other destinations looking for a coach. Is it Berube or bust for Toronto? Former NHL referee Dave Jackson (31:39) reminisces on calling playoff games, discusses the state of officiation in the postseason this year and weighs in on the idea that refs should answer to the media after games.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a reaction to Carson Soucy receiving a 1-game suspension for a cross-check after the final buzzer on Connor McDavid as the Canucks take the series lead. Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe (5:19) looks back on VAN/EDM Game 3, the Oilers losing confidence in Stuart Skinner and why the Canucks' game plan has been so effective thus far. Later, they stay out west with Avalanche reporter Aarif Deen (27:45), who sets the stage for tonight's pivotal Game 4 against the Stars and shares why the Avs haven't been able to beat Oettinger like they did Hellebuyck in Round 1. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news and notes.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the latest on the Leafs' coaching search as Craig Berube and Todd McLellan appear to be run-away favourites for the job. Nevertheless, they discuss long-shot candidates in Joel Quenneville & Rod Brind'Amour and why the timing of the hire is crucial. Then, a chat about John Tavares' awkward contract situation, his captaincy going forward and if his play at the Worlds could help potential trade negotiations. Finally, former NHL scout Jason Bukala (32:05) gives an organizational breakdown for the Leafs including their draft capital, prospect pool and current contract conundrums.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.