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Former NHLer and President of the 'Oates Sports Group', Adam Oates (5:08) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about his experience as a player during the final stretch of the regular season in preparing for the grueling Stanley Cup Playoffs, whether Auston Matthews can return to a top scoring form following his injury, the call to change the NHL Player Safety department and the increased protection for the stars of the game, team's lacking the ability to create shot opportunities on net, and whether Nikita Kucherov is underappreciated. Then, The Athletic's Michael Russo stops by (28:20) to discuss Gary Bettman's defence for the NHL Playoff format, a heated debate around goaltender interference and headshots, and the potential for a future partnership with Auston Matthews in a Minnesota Wild uniform.  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 check in on the first-ever Maple Leafs Fan Day. They discuss the latest on Auston Matthews' status as he looks set for surgery, and recent reports that the Blackhawks, Ducks, Habs, Devils and Mammoth were making calls on Matthew Knies at the trade deadline. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by (19:09) to weigh in on the Knies conversation, the team's path to a bottom-five finish, and whether we could see Dennis Hildeby down the stretch. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam react to the Leafs signing Vinny Borgesi and Brandon Buhr, discuss the reports that the Leafs were in on Patrik Laine at the deadline, 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the second hour discussing Jack Hughes' request for the golden goal hockey puck from the Hockey Hall of Fame and the Hall's response, the potential for Leon Draisaitl to avoid surgery and be good-to-go for the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Gary Bettman doubling down on his league's seeding format, and Russia's status for the World Cup. Then, Columbus Blue Jackets' head coach Rick Bowness stops by (18:30) to chat about his return to coaching, his Blue Jackets' success, and adjusting to a new team during a hockey season. Afterwards, Sportsnet hockey analyst and co-host of the Coming In Hot Sens Podcast, Jason York, joins the guys (29:03) to talk about why Hughes' puck belongs in the Hall, the Ottawa Senators chasing for a playoff spot, who's attributed to their run, and the difference between the Buffalo Sabres' turnaround since firing GM Kevyn Adams vs. Jackets changing head coaches.  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 Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the New York Islanders. They discuss the Leafs' compete level, Morgan Rielly's fight, and Craig Berube's role down the final stretch of the regular season. Later, they check in on Kyper's Tank Watch. Finally, they dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag and address whether the Leafs should test the trade markets for both Anthony Stolarz and Joseph Woll in the offseason, if Mats Sundin should be brought into the organisation in some capacity, and what Auston Matthews' next contract might look like. 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.

New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (3:22) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about building culture within a hockey club, where it starts from within an organization, leaning on talent vs. character players, why the schedule doesn't work in Columbus Blue Jackets' favour for them to sneak into a playoff spot, what has gone wrong in Tristan Jarry's game, the reasons for the Edmonton Oilers to declare Connor Ingram as their starting goaltender down the stretch, and who will lead the Montreal Canadiens in net. Then on Grill Marks, Vally asks which players have had the most low-danger goals, which defenseman has had high-danger chances without converting a goal, and more! Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Doug Armstrong's decision to step down as general manager of the Canadian men's hockey team and who could be next. 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 get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against Matthew Schaefer and the New York Islanders. They start with Craig Berube's comments today about what he'd like to see from the team down the stretch and whether the Matthews incident will impact roster decisions in the offseason. Then, they weigh whether the Leafs should add a voice to their management structure and review Brad Treliving's availability from GM meetings. Later, former NHLer and MSG analyst Cal Clutterbuck (27:00) stops by to share his thoughts on the Matthews/Gudas situation, what to expect from Schaefer in his first game in Toronto, the Isles' playoff hopes, and Patrick Roy's influence behind the bench. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam listen back to George Parros' availability, where he talked about Gudas' suspension. 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.

Former NHLer and current Sportsnet hockey analyst Garry Galley (5:19) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the increased amount of interest with international hockey competitions, Ottawa Senators' road to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Detroit Red Wings sliding out of the race, what's next for the Maple Leafs after not responding to Radko Gudas' knee-on-knee hit on Auston Matthews, and if the NHL should look into protecting their star players more. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about whether changes are needed in the NHL Department of Player Safety, Connor McDavid's recent comments about reviewing the department's process following a hit towards his linemate Leon Draisaitl, and why the league must consider a return to a 1-8 seeded postseason format at the ongoing GM meetings.  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 Toronto Maple Leafs' weekend, where they took three out of four points against the Sabres and Wild. They discuss how the team's energy has shifted since Auston Matthews left the lineup and the fallout from his season-ending injury. Later, they discuss Bo Groulx's chances to make the team next season, the future of the goalie group after Artur Akhtyamov signed his extension, and whether the Leafs should lean into the tank or try to cultivate a winning culture down the stretch. 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 guest host Gord Stellick are joined by former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (1:31) to discuss Radko Gudas' knee-on-knee collision with Auston Matthews, how Leafs' GM Brad Treliving can rectify the losing season, Detroit Red Wings' slide, why the Edmonton Oilers can't rely on just Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl to help them win a Stanley Cup, how he would rebuild a team through the draft, and which teams could sneak into a post-season spot. Then, Nick, Gord and Sam McKee weigh in on the NHL Global Series shifting to Germany in December for the 2026-27 season, if fans saw the last game with Matthews in a Leafs jersey, and Connor McDavid dropping the gloves against the Dallas Stars. 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, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' win over the Anaheim Ducks to snap their losing streak. They discuss Radko Gudas' dirty hit that injured Auston Matthews, the lack of immediate response, and Easton Cowan taking initiative in the third period. Later, they check in on Matthews' status for the rest of the season, debate what an appropriate suspension length for Gudas would be, and discuss whether injuries are the prime reason for Matthews' decline. Finally, they take your calls on the Leafs 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and NHL on TNT analyst Eddie Olczyk (7:39) to discuss if the Atlantic Division-leading Buffalo Sabres are the real deal for the Stanley Cup, New York Islanders' trade deadline moves and their playoff outlook with Matthew Schaefer, why the Maple Leafs and Canucks needed to be aggressive at the deadline, and if he has any concerns for the Oilers' post-season run despite their blueline and goaltending struggles. Then, the founder of Sin Bin Vegas, Ken Boehlke (32:42), jumps on to chat about the sliding Golden Knights, Mitch Marner's acclimation with the team, if goaltending is the sole factor for goals against, and why fans haven't ruled out Mark Stone's 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 conversation around the developing narrative about Toronto media's influence on the Maple Leafs. Then, they discuss the Leafs calling up Michael Pezzetta ahead of their Thursday-night matchup against the Ducks, Easton Cowan's promotion to the top line, and what Morgan Rielly needs to show down the stretch to save his value. Then, Hockey Hall of Famer and Ducks special advisor Scott Niedermayer joins the show (34:15) to discuss Anaheim's development this season, the impacts of veteran voices like Chris Kreider and Jacob Trouba, the Joel Quenneville effect, 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet host David Amber (0:52) to chat about the state of the Eastern Conference, the promising young core with the Montreal Canadiens, if he was surprised by the quiet trade deadline for Montreal, Nathan MacKinnon's collision with Connor Ingram, questions around Alexander Ovechkin's future, and which direction should the Maple Leafs and Canucks take as they both near the bottom of the standings. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive deeper into MacKinnon hitting the Oilers' goalie, the connection between Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on offence, and the chance we see Canadian NHL teams losing superstars.  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 Toronto Maple Leafs' eighth straight loss, a 3-1 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss the optics of fans cheering for losses as the team chases its top-5 protected draft pick, whether it's time to move off Craig Berube, and if the Leafs really are as bad as they've played since the Olympic break. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' regression as his scoring slump hits 12 games. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your comments and questions, including whether the Leafs need to add toughness, what the organisation should look for in their next GM, 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (5:38) to chat about if there's a path out of a rebuild for the Rangers, why the Colorado Avalanche are the winners coming out of the trade deadline, if the red-hot Buffalo Sabres have the right goaltenders for a deep Stanley Cup Playoff run, why Tristan Jarry's comments about his blueline could haunt him heading into the later stages of the season, what has changed for Brandon Bussi before and after the Winter Olympics, why the Pittsburgh Penguins could slip down the standings, and if the L.A. Kings can sneak into the post-season picture. Then, Vally brings back Grill Marks and asks Nick, Justin and Sam McKee who is the most consistent goalie, the most consistent bad goaltending, and which goaltender has the wildest swings. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Alexander Ovechkin revealing what factors will lead him to decide to retire from the NHL.  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 Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Montreal Canadiens, with newly called-up Bo Groulx set to make his Leafs debut. They revisit yesterday's conversation about a rumoured trade between the Leafs and Habs for Matthew Knies, whether the Leafs should pick the talks back up in the offseason, and what return it would take to move him. Later, TVA's Renaud Lavoie joins the show (25:45) to help tee up tonight's game, discuss the deals the Canadiens did and did not make at the trade deadline, and weigh in on whether they missed an opportunity to improve between the pipes. 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 host of Oilers Now and radio colour commentator Bob Stauffer (4:09) to chat about the importance of Edmonton's 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, who the team will potentially lean on into the Stanley Cup Playoffs between Tristan Jarry or Connor Ingram, Kris Knoblauch maximizing his lines post-trade deadline, addresses the general management rumours and what he thinks of Edmonton's front office, and which player benefits from having Paul Coffey behind the bench. Then, co-host of Donnie and Dhali, Rick Dhaliwal, jumps on (35:59) to discuss the calls to shake up the Vancouver Canucks' front office, why it was difficult to move Elias Pettersson, and if a fractured relationship can be fixed between the Canucks and Pettersson. 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.

After reflecting over the weekend, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' trade deadline. They discuss Brad Treliving's interview with the show on Friday, his comment that the team 'will have a plan,' and how real the Matthew Knies market was. Then, they weigh the chances that Brad Treliving and/or Craig Berube return with the Leafs next season. Later, they discuss Oliver Ekman-Larsson's comments following the trade deadline, ways to improve the deadline, and what to expect from the Leafs down the home stretch. 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 Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving (3:13) to recap his team's trade deadline moves, his motives to sell, the next steps in retooling the roster, if there's a definite plan in place between himself leading the organization, head coach Craig Berube and ownership, how much he will weigh the incoming draft picks to leverage them in potential moves this summer, the decision to healthy scratch for roster management purposes with Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Scott Laughton, and Bobby McMann and if he would've re-signed Laughton before ultimately moving him away. Then, former NHL head coach, general manager and president Doug MacLean (28:52) stops by to share his takeaways from the deadline, why Anaheim Ducks look to compete for a deep run into the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Washington Capitals moving on from John Carlson, the unknowns surrounding the Vancouver Canucks' future, and who's poised to improve with the remaining games left.  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 recap the trade deadline and share their thoughts on what was a quieter deadline day. They weigh in on Nazem Kadri's move back to Colorado, the Leafs' underwhelming deadline, and whether they're better set up to compete for a playoff spot in 2026-27. Then, they discuss the Islanders' swing for Brayden Schenn, Corey Perry's return to Tampa, the Canadiens standing pat, why the John Carlson trade might not be a slam dunk for Anaheim, and what it means for Alex Ovechkin's future in Washington. Later, NHL insider and Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (35:03) shares how this deadline compares to past years, why the Blues held on to some of their top assets, the fallout from Colton Parayko's decision to not waive his trade clause, and what other moves Brad Treliving may have been considering.  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.