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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber, who goes through the Canadian playoff teams, their Round 1 outlooks and which player will be the biggest difference-maker. Then, with the sale now official, he discusses the Coyotes' move to Salt Lake City, the emotional final game at Mullett Arena and what the league has learned from their nearly 30 years in Arizona. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - the fallout in Arizona, Meruello not showing up to the final game and Jakob Chychrun's provides no certainty on his future in Ottawa.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 Leafs' final game in the regular season, a 6-4 loss to the Lightning in Tampa. They get into Matthews gruellingly missing the 70-goal mark, powerplay struggles and Nylander's lacklustre effort. Then, a look at roster combinations before Game 1, if Matthews and Marner will be reunited, the odd men out on defence and who sneaks in due to injuries. Finally, a big-picture look at the Leafs' first-round matchup against the Bruins and what's at stake for Toronto from a front office, fan, coach and player point of view.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 Leafs' first-round opponent is set! Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a brief look at how Toronto matches up with Boston in a 7-game series before looking back at last night's 5-2 loss to the Panthers. They get into the overemphasis on getting Matthews to 70, the disaster second period and a missed opportunity for Woll. Then, a chat about which d-men are in the lineup for Game 1. Later, a more in-depth look at the Leafs' challenge against Boston in Round 1 - what role the history of the rivalry takes and where each team has the edge. Finally, catching up on an exciting night in the race for the final Wild Card spot in the East as the Capitals clinch in dramatic fashion. 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 the second hour with a chat about the quality of the Wild Card race in the East and Lukas Raymond's heroics for Detroit last night. They are joined by former player, agent and GM Brian Lawton (6:45), who shares his thoughts on the race, which of the contending teams could steal a round if they sneak in and if the NHL would or should consider a play-in format. Then, he weighs in on the Coyotes' move and why it never worked out in Arizona. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - McDavid hits the 100-assist mark, Hart Trophy picks and Bruins commentator Jack Edwards announces his retirement.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' game tonight against the Panthers, a potential first-round preview. They discuss playoff scenarios and if teams want to draw Toronto in the first round and Nylander & Matthews' milestone chases. Then, to Florida where Sportsnet's Luke Fox (14:51) shares some injury updates, what the Leafs still need to work on in the last two games and which players are still competing for a spot on the Game 1 roster. Later, is there anything Joseph Woll could show tonight to dethrone Samsonov for 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 welcome former NHL executive and PWHL executive director Brian Burke in-studio to start the second hour. They discuss NHL load management, divisional vs. 1-8 playoff seeding and Canadian teams' cap disadvantage. Then, with the Coyotes' move to Salt Lake, he gives an argument against expansion. Later, he shares who he thinks will end up with the final Wild Card spot in the East, his pick in the Hart race and teams he likes in round 1. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news & notes where they go through tonight's action, packed with playoff implications.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 Leafs' 5-4 overtime loss against Detroit over the weekend. They get into Matthews' chase for 70 goals drawing the team's focus, how to best manage his minutes in the last two games and the Leafs running into the injury bug at the wrong time. Then, a chat about where the team stands in net after Samsonov's concerning start in Saturday's game. Finally, an evaluation of the Leafs' blueline heading into playoffs, confidence rankings, what McCabe's injury means and if Brodie is on the outside looking in for 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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at the Western Conference playoff picture as Edmonton has a chance to steal the Pacific Division lead from Vancouver and Mark Stone returns to practice for Vegas. They are joined by Garry Galley (7:55), who shares his thoughts on Stone's return, if McDavid's maintenance days are a concern going into the postseason, the tight MVP race and playoff dark horses. Finally, they regroup with Sam to 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 (returning) Sam McKee start with some Masters takes before diving into the Leafs' 5-6 loss against the Devils last night. They discuss Matthews adding two to his total of 68 goals, whether his chase for 70 has now taken priority over team goals, a scary outing from Samsonov and how the goalies will be deployed in the final 3 games. Later, the voice of the Red Wings for Bally Sports, Ken Daniels (33:50), sets the stage for Detroit's game against Toronto tomorrow night, looks ahead at Patrick Kane's future in Detroit and evaluates Derek Lalonde's season behind the bench. 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 Daniele Franceschi start the second hour with a chat about reports around a likely relocation coming for the Coyotes with Salt Lake City as a landing spot. Joining the conversation, Elliotte Friedman (9:53) shares the latest on the move, the future of hockey in Arizona if they do move, where it went wrong for owner Alex Meruelo and how it impacts the players. Finally, they regroup with Daniele for news & notes - the Oilers closing in on the Canucks for the division lead, concern levels rising for Vegas and going over the results of the NHLPA's player poll.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 guest producer Daniele Franceschi as they look at the Leafs' lines ahead of tonight's game against the Devils. They dive deep into the defensive pairs as Edmundson returns to the lineup tonight and how the blueline will be deployed before playoffs. Then, they discuss the importance of rest before the postseason and how to balance Matthews going for 70 vs. being well-rested for Game 1. Finally, the Athletic's Josh Kloke (32:17) weighs in on the rest vs. rust debate, which Leafs players need 'load management' the most and the goalie rotation in the final games with Samsonov now virtually locked in for the Game 1 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.

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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 3-2 overtime win over the Penguins. They discuss the hopeful vibes around the team and city, Brodie looking better, questionable officiating, Matthews' strong play without Marner and whether the Leafs should push for home ice in the playoffs. Then, on the Dubas element of the game. Later, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick (33:13) shares his thoughts on what's still unanswered with 5 games remaining, Matthews' hunt for 70, Keefe's late-season experimentation and if it will lead to any permanent changes in the playoffs. Finally, he looks at and makes predictions for the postseason race in the East.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 playoff race in the East as just 2 points separate 5 teams. They are joined by Oilers' analyst Jason Gregor (4:25) who looks at possible first-round matchups for Edmonton, if the Oilers did enough at the deadline, why Tanev would have been the perfect fit for them and confidence levels for Stuart Skinner as the uncontested no. 1 goalie. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes - Tomáš Hertl gets set to make his Golden Knights debut, concerns rising for the slumping Canucks and the Sens take exception with the Devils sliding the puck in the empty net after the buzzer.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 at tonight's Leafs' game against the surging Penguins and how Pittsburgh has been able to pull themselves back into the playoff picture. Then, on the Leafs' 4-2 win over the Habs on Saturday and Keefe's brand-new set of lines. Are the Leafs running out of time to solidify line pairings before playoffs? Later, Penguins radio analyst Phil Bourque (32:11) on Pittsburgh's late-season climb, Bunting's impact, Karlsson rising at the right time and Nedeljkovic playing his way out of Pittsburgh's price range.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 the second hour by looking back on the line brawl between the Devils and Rangers at MSG. NHL Network's Mike Rupp (3:08) gives his take on the scrap, whether it was inevitable, why fighting still belongs in the modern game and the emotional impact of a fight like that. Then, he sets the stage for tonight's chapter in the Ovechkin/Crosby rivalry as the Caps and Pens face off for crucial points in the Eastern Wild Card race. Finally, they regroup with Sam to 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 start with a rare day in Toronto sports as the Leafs, Raptors and Jays all lost on the same night yesterday. They get into the Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Bolts, Tampa heating up at the right time, Toronto's special teams inconsistencies and if the goalie battle can finally be put to bed after an unremarkable outing from Joseph Woll. They are joined by Leafs' radio analyst Jim Ralph (32:27) who shares his thoughts on where the team stands after a pair of games against the Florida teams, Samsonov claiming the starting job, a more confident bottom 6 and what questions still need to be answered before playoffs.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 at the Canucks' 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights last night and if they're running out of time to turn their play around before playoffs begin. They are joined by former NHLer PJ Stock (4:02), who discusses how the Habs' recent wins are coming at the cost of player development and how long the fans will remain patient with the rebuild. Then, he weighs in on the snail race for the Wild Card in the East, Tortorella's future in Philly and the Canucks' recent skid. They regroup with Sam for news & notes - checking in on the Wild Card race, Tom Wilson criticizes the media and breaking down Torts' latest rant. 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 the Leafs' match-up against the Lightning tonight. They get into the emotions of the playoff rematch, Tampa's roster turnover and where Kucherov fits in the Hart conversation. Then, a Leafs POV - Matthews' chase for 70 and how the team is using rest ahead of the postseason. Finally, Lightning VP Dave Andreychuk (32:55), weighs in on the team's up-and-down season, the impact of the deadline additions, Vasilevskiy slowly returning to his Cup-winning form and Stamkos' future in Tampa.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 NHL analyst Jamal Mayers into the studio to kick off the second hour. He looks ahead at first-round matchups and how various teams match up with their likely opponents in a 7-game series. Then, he shares which team has the edge for the final Wild Card spot in the East, John Tortorella's latest post-game outburst and the Senators' looming decisions. Finally, they regroup with Sam McKee for news & notes - checking in on award races, Crosby reaches the point-per-game mark for the 19th time, Torts' future in Philly and Jeff Skinner becomes the first player to get to 1000 career games without a playoff game.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.