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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 7-2 beat down over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. They get into the inspiring recent play of John Tavares and the second line, what the Leafs' ideal bottom six would look like, Nick Robertson's chances at starting Game 1 in the playoffs, William Nylander hitting the 40-goal mark and much more. Then, they weigh in on the Flyers' future and head coach John Tortorella's frustrated post-game comments. Finally, they go to McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Steve Valiquette (4:58) – analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG, CEO of Clear Sight Analytics – to chat about Thatcher Demko's return in net for the Vancouver Canucks against Jacob Markström, how Canucks balance Demko's starts in hopes to sneak into the Wild Card, which team has the toughest decision on which one of their goaltenders play in game one. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee weigh in on Jakob Chychrun's extension with the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders’ disallowed goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start by forecasting potential first-round matchups for the Toronto Maple Leafs and which team between the Senators, Lightning and Panthers they'd measure up best against. Then, they set the stage for the Leafs' game tonight against the Flyers and get into the discourse around Scott Laughton in his first game vs. his former squad, how the team rebounds off a bad loss to the Predators, whether Morgan Rielly's role needs to be reduced, and much more. Later, PHLY Sports Flyers analyst Charlie O'Connor (34:50) discusses the Philly side of tonight's game in Toronto, Laughton's adjustment, rumours about Rick Tocchet's return, and the next steps in their rebuild.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome former NHL executive Brian Burke into the studio to share his impressions of the 4 Nations Face-Off, the role of fighting in today's NHL, potential league expansion, and why the decentralized draft is a mistake. Then, the three discuss Canadian teams with Stanley Cup hopes, the significance of deadline additions, the NHL's tax advantage problem and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee get into Devils coach Sheldon Keefe calling out Johnathan Kovacevic, Lane Hutson's rise in Montreal and pressure on future top pick Gavin McKenna.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap the Maple Leafs sleeping at the helm against the Predators in Nashville, Craig Berube's outburst during practice, the importance of experimenting with different lines down the stretch, and how they can extract success out of Scott Laughton. Then, former Leafs general manager and analyst Gord Stellick (32:45) chats about why it's a good goal to win the division, if Toronto is ready to showcase a different style of play in the playoffs, if the change in 'C' has affected Auston Matthews and John Tavares, goaltender decisions for game one, his assessment of Laughton, and the ideal bottom six lines.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at Connor McDavid's injury status in Edmonton before being joined by former NHL GM and President Doug MacLean (4:02) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac gets into the overpopulation of teams' personnel staff around the league, potential NHL expansion, the Leafs' depth, the Rangers' long-term plans and much more! Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam close out the week by discussing the value of an NHL franchise before going to the text line to answer your questions!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 win over the New York Rangers to complete their back-to-back sweep. They dig into the Leafs' winning formula and whether it could be sustainable in the playoffs, John Tavares' case for the Hockey Hall of Fame, the standard in net, and much more. Finally, they close out the hour by going to the Leafs Line to answer your questions!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by President and GM of the St. Louis Blues Doug Armstrong (3:23) to chat about his team's trade deadline moves, the NHL's playoff format, and head coach Jim Montgomery's impact since taking the job. Then, Doug puts on his Hockey Canada GM hat to discuss the 4 Nations Face-Off's success, the future of international events with the NHL, and the decision to roll with Jordan Binnington. Afterward, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee touch on the conversation coming out of GM meetings in Florida and what we can expect in future NHL All-Star Games.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2-1 win over the Colorado Avalanche. They get into the team embracing a defensive identity, Joseph Woll gaining momentum with the starting goalie job, Auston Matthews staying on track, official Kelly Sutherland getting an assist on Steven Lorentz's game-winner, Scott Laughton's role and much more. Later, MSG Rangers analyst Dave Maloney (32:52) helps tee up the second half of the Leafs' back-to-back in New York and discusses Igor Shesterkin's play this year, underwhelming seasons from the Rangers' stars, and potential consequences if they miss the playoffs.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Jason York (10:30) – co-host of the Coming In Hot Sens Podcast and former NHLer – to chat about the Ottawa Senators' recent performance behind Dylan Cozens, what an elite goaltender does to a team's focus, Brady Tkachuk's playoff style, how Ottawa has bought into head coach Travis Green's system and habits in playing from behind, and their chances of holding onto the Wild Card spot. Then, Aaron Ward (32:13) – Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes – stops by to discuss the Canes' perspective on the Mikko Rantanen experience, how the team has played after the trade, whether their defensive-first style of play is sustainable, and how Carolina will approach making transactions after striking out with Jake Guentzel and Rantanen.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' home matchup against the Colorado Avalanche in the first half of a back-to-back. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the net, the schedule tightening up, playing with 'predictability,' and the keys to slowing down MacKinnon and Makar. Later, sports orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith (31:32) discusses Gabriel Landeskog's injury and what boxes are left to check in his long journey back to a potential recovery in the playoffs. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam weigh the Leafs' options on a Matthew Knies extension.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Steve Valiquette (4:38) – analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG, CEO of Clear Sight Analytics – to chat about Dustin Wolf's performance against the Maple Leafs, his list of goaltenders who could be starting in their respective Game 1's of the playoffs, why he's leaning on Joseph Woll to start in net for Toronto, how late in the season will a head coach make his decision on who's starting, and how Linus Ullmark can find some consistency between the posts. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the NHL's return to Sweden with the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators set to face off for the 2025 NHL Global Series and the playoff implications surrounding the Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Calgary Flames to snap their losing streak. They get into Auston Matthews' two-goal performance, a 3/3 night from the power play, Nick Robertson making up for a couple of bad penalties, Max Domi's strong stretch and much more. Later, Sportsnet.ca Leafs insider Luke Fox (31:37) shares his thoughts on the game before discussing the battle for the starting goalie job, what the bottom six might look like in the playoffs and what to expect in their Wednesday matchup against a surging Avalanche team.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Spencer Carbery (10:15) – head coach of the Washington Capitals – to chat about his team's strong performance throughout the season, how Alexander Ovechkin is as a player and leader in the locker room, his goal record chase, the Caps' reestablished blueline and Rasmus Sandin's transformation. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the Calgary Flames' path to get into the Wild Card and the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Senators on Saturday as the team's slide continues. They share their panic levels and discuss Craig Berube's emphasis on urgency, whether the system needs a change, Mitch Marner's mentality, Scott Laughton moving down to the 4th line, Jake McCabe's recent slide and much more. Later, Hockey Night in Canada analyst Craig Simpson (34:50) looks at the Leafs' playoff outlook after this recent slump, how this season's team differs from previous years, and where their focus should be down the stretch.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Doug MacLean (4:43), former GM and President, to chat about whether there is 'buyers' remorse' after a trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs' additions and a potential first-round matchup against the Florida Panthers, the Senators' playoff hopes, the Edmonton Oilers' struggles coming out of the 4 Nations break, and the parallels between the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee share their thoughts on whether the NHL should reconsider changing their points system, before taking listener's calls! 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night. They discuss the Leafs' lack of energy after Max Domi's fight, a recent increase in careless mistakes, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's struggles, Chris Tanev's return and much more. Later, they go to the Leafs Line to answer listeners' questions!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by PJ Stock (8:10) – former NHLer to share his thoughts on the trade deadline, the importance of playing meaningful games for the young players on the Montreal Canadiens, Lane Hutson's potential, whether Juraj Slafkovský can become a true power forward, and the mental fortitude of being an NHL player. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Dougie Hamilton's injury, Alex Ovechkin potentially breaking the goal record on an empty netter, and Western Conference contenders.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers tonight in a battle for the top spot in the Atlantic Division. They discuss whether the team should rush Chris Tanev back, Max Domi downplaying the game, the Leafs needing more physicality from Matthew Knies, and whether the Panthers are 'the team to beat' in the East. Later, former Panther and current Panthers analyst Ed Jovanovski (32:17) helps tee up the Florida side of tonight's matchup and discusses Aaron Ekblad's suspension, his confidence in Sergei Bobrovsky, Sam Bennett's looming free agency, early returns on Seth Jones and much more!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Rick Dhaliwal (7:38) – co-host of Donnie and Dhali to tee up the Vancouver Canucks' clash with the Calgary Flames with just a point separating them for the Wild Card in the West. He gets into the biggest on-ice issues for the team, Quinn Hughes' status, and what Canucks fans should be hopeful for in their team's future. Then, Eric Francis (33:30) - senior columnist and Flames analyst for Sportsnet joins the show to chat about the timeline of Calgary's 'rebuild', Ryan Huska's influence on the roster, if Rasmus Andersson will re-sign with the team, and Nazem Kadri's future with the organization.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in around the Atlantic ahead of the Leafs' matchup against the Florida Panthers tomorrow with the division's #1 seed up for grabs. They discuss the Bruins' surge since the deadline, the ideal first-round matchup for the Leafs and Dylan Cozens finding success with the Senators. Then, they get into Chris Tanev's injury status, the Leafs' identity and Auston Matthews' inconsistency. Finally, they answer listener questions in McKee's Midweek Mailbag!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Steve Valiquette (4:47) – analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics -- to chat about how the Ottawa Senators' playoff hopes hinge on Linus Ullmark, whether Sergei Bobrovsky can replicate another successful Stanley Cup run, Anthony Stolarz's dip in performance, which goaltender in the East can push their team through the post-season and the difficulties of having a groin injury as a netminder. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Rasmus Dahlin refuting a rumour about wanting out of Buffalo.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' late-night 4-3 shootout win over the Utah Hockey Club on Monday night. They discuss the Leafs' recent lack of commanding wins, questionable officiating, Simon Benoit's fight, defensive struggles with Chris Tanev out of the lineup, Calle Jarnkrok's fit in the top six and much more. Later, Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph (31:30) weighs in on where the team stands after the deadline, their ceiling this season, and why Craig Berube's system has become less effective lately.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the hour with a chat about Patrik Allvin's comments on Brock Boeser trade negotiations after the deadline. Utah Hockey Club owner Ryan Smith (5:41) joins the show ahead of his squad's matchup against the Leafs tonight to discuss the process of bringing the NHL to Utah, what he's learned from owning both UHC and the Jazz and how he'll approach team spending with the salary cap on the rise. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam revisit Brad Marchand's unceremonious exit from Boston, react live to Aaron Ekblad's 20-game suspension, and weigh in on Rod Brind'Amour's comments on Mikko Rantanen.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the week with trade deadline fallout and reports about the Leafs attempting to trade Mitch Marner for Mikko Rantanen. They discuss Marner's comments, how the reports impact his perception and future in Toronto and whether this story will distract the Leafs down the stretch. Later, they look back on the Leafs' 7-4 loss to the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday and dig into the forgettable Leafs debuts for deadline additions Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL President and general manager Doug MacLean (1:15) for a deadline edition of Off-The-Rails Friday! Mac gets into the Mikko Rantanen situation, what Scott Laughton brings to Toronto, the Panthers' last-second swing for Brad Marchand, the Canucks' quiet deadline, whether the Oilers did enough and much more. Later, Leafs GM Brad Treliving (24:38) joins the show to recap his moves today and discuss what Brandon Carlo brings to the blue-line group, the pressure put on by in-division trades and how the day impacts negotiations with Mitch Marner. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the Jets' additions and which teams improved their Cup odds the most on deadline day.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap NHL Trade Deadline Day, beginning with Mikko Rantanen who ultimately lands with the Dallas Stars long-term. They discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs involvement in the Rantanen sweepstakes, just how big an offer Toronto put on the table, and why Carolina Hurricanes general manager Eric Tulsky decided to ship the superstar out west instead. The conversation pivots to the Florida Panthers, who acquired Boston Bruins captain Brad Marchand in exchange for a conditional first round pick. Nick, Justin, and Sam react to Marchand and Boston's inability to reach a contract extension, the relatively low cost Florida paid for the 16-year veteran, and the Bruins unwillingness to enter trade discussion with Toronto. Then, the trio dissect the Leafs' adding Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, and whether they kept pace with their divisional rivals. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the show (29:30) after a marathon day breaking trades. Elliotte provides insight on the Rantanen saga, where contract talks broke down between Boston and Marchand, the Ottawa Senators swapping Josh Norris for Dylan Cozens, and more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring on Oilers analyst Rob Brown (4:46) to discuss the front office's focus ahead of the trade deadline, why they aren't projected to repeat a Stanley Cup Final run with their current roster, who could be moved out, Connor McDavid's post-4 Nations Face-Off slump, and his experience as a former player around the NHL trade deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Brock Nelson's future with the New York Islanders and whether Brad Marchand played his final games as a Boston Bruin.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the show discussing the Leafs' lack of activity with less than 24 hours to the trade deadline. Then, they look back on the Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Golden Knights in Vegas and get into Joseph Woll's shaky stretch, Matthew Knies' fight, the blue line struggling without Chris Tanev and much more. Later, they chat about the Leafs' interest in Mikko Rantanen and why Knies is the key to a potential deal. Finally, they answer listener questions on a deadline edition of the Leafs Line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Don Waddell – President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the Columbus Blue Jackets to chat about his focus heading towards the 2025 Trade Deadline (5:03). He discusses Dean Evason's tenure as head coach, Mathieu Olivier's contract extension, ongoing negotiations with Ivan Provorov, and much more! Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss why it's important for the Edmonton Oilers to compete for a Stanley Cup while having Connor McDavid on their team and the latest around the Mikko Rantanen sweepstakes.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with their reaction to the Lightning (re)acquiring Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand from the Seattle Kraken as the Atlantic Division improvements begin to put pressure on Brad Treliving. They discuss the remaining difference-makers on the market including Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle, and what the Leafs should be willing to move. Later, Golden Knights reporter Danny Webster (37:19) helps tee up their matchup against the Leafs tonight and projects how Vegas approaches Friday's trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Steve Valiquette (5:31) to discuss whether he would trade or keep Elias Pettersson, who's performing better by the numbers between Joseph Woll or Anthony Stolarz, and if the Edmonton Oilers need to bolster their goaltending. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Sidney Crosby's future in Pittsburgh, the prospect of forming a 'Big 3' of Crosby and Brad Marchand alongside Nathan MacKinnon, and Carolina preparing to shop Mikko Rantanen.

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Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee welcome Justin Bourne back to the cohost chair before looking back on the Leafs' 3-2 shootout loss to the Sharks on Monday. They get into Auston Matthews' play, whether his issues are mental or physical, questions around Craig Berube's process, Macklin Celebrini's potential and much more. Later, they reexamine how aggressive the Leafs should be on Brayden Schenn, what it would cost to acquire him and how a potential move for him would impact John Tavares' future in Toronto. Finally, Sam cooks up some mock trades for the Leafs' different targets at the deadline. 

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Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined by Sportsnet's Dan Murphy (8:52) to chat about why it's important for the Vancouver Canucks to make the playoffs, their approach to the upcoming trade deadline and why he doesn't see Elias Pettersson being moved. Then, he weighs in on the state of the Canucks' goaltending, how Rick Tocchet has navigated through the 2024-25 season behind the bench, and the fans' viewpoint on the franchise. Then, Gord shares some stories from his days as a general manager around the trade deadline with Nick and Sam McKee and the three discuss the biggest rumoured names approaching the trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee kick off the week with a look back on the Leafs' pair of wins over the weekend. Then, they look ahead to Friday's trade deadline and discuss the Leafs' need for blue-line help, the Panthers acquiring Seth Jones from the Blackhawks, Matthew Tkachuk's move to LTIR,  Toronto's tradeable pieces and more. Later, after climbing some franchise records lists this weekend, they chat about how the Core Four is viewed in the context of Leafs' history. Finally, Sportsnet Leafs insider Luke Fox (34:32) helps tee up the team's game against the San Jose Sharks tonight and weighs in on Brad Treliving's mindset approaching the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look back on the Panthers' victory over the Oilers in the Stanley Cup final rematch last night and Connor McDavid's recent struggles. Doug MacLean (4:30) joins the show for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance to share his thoughts on Brayden Schenn, Scott Laughton and Mikko Rantanen as potential trade targets for the Leafs, Columbus' playoff push, the Senators' trending down as they approach the deadline, and much more. Finally, Nick and Gord regroup with Sam McKee to discuss the Lightning's near-undefeated February and to answer listener questions on the text line.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee kick off the Friday show with a look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the New York Rangers tonight. They get into Ryan Reaves' return to the lineup with heavyweight Matt Rempe on the opposing bench, Chris Tanev's absence and how the Leafs handle their goalie tandem down the stretch. Then, they discuss Craig Berube's effusive praise of Brayden Schenn and the latest on Brad Treliving's negotiations with the Blues. Finally, they go to the Leafs Line to answer listener calls!

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Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined in-studio by former NHL scout and Sportsnet analyst Jason Bukala to chat about the prospects of Mikko Rantanen getting traded twice in one season, what he would cost and which team would have the best chance to re-sign the Finnish forward. Then, they discuss the market for Colton Parayko, teams in the best position ahead of the trade deadline, the Bruins' direction, and more. Then, Nick, Gord and Sam McKee weigh in on Connor McDavid's comments about his play since coming off the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off Final, why the Edmonton Oilers should trade for Jordan Binnington and the Senators' rocky February.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick, and Sam McKee kick off with a discussion on the Leafs' reported interest in Mikko Rantanen and Brayden Schenn and who the team should prioritize at the deadline. Then, Leafs head coach Craig Berube (10:50) joins the show to discuss his brand of hockey, the lead-up to the deadline, how 4 Nations intensity helps Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews and much more. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph (34:10) reflects on the unexpectedly stellar goaltending in Toronto this season, Matthews' recent scoring woes and the team's biggest need at the trade deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick are joined by former NHLer and general manager Brian Lawton (8:33) to chat about an organization's approach to constructing a roster line by line, the use of analytics, Mikko Rantanen's future in Carolina, Seth Jones' frustrations in Chicago, if we'll see the Vancouver Canucks and Brock Boeser come together on a contract extension, and if it's the right time for the St. Louis Blues to look at offers for Jordan Binnington. Then, Nick, Gord and Sam McKee look at the Canucks' trade deadline plans after moving off from J.T. Miller and the different dynamics of the rising salary cap.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-4 overtime win over the Boston Bruins after trailing 3-0. They discuss the Leafs' slow start, Anthony Stolarz keeping the team alive, the plan for a suddenly surging Nick Robertson, Mitch Marner building off 4 Nations momentum and Auston Matthews' 'tired' play. Later, sports orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jason Smith (36:05) checks in on Chris Tanev's shoulder injury, the worst and best cases in terms of severity, and the implications of Craig Berube's diagnosis of 'day-to-day.' Finally, they discuss Kyp's latest trade board and the Leafs' potential interest in Mikko Rantanen.

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Nick Kypreos and fill-in host Gord Stellick welcome in MSG Network analyst Steve Valiquette (3:35) to share his impressions from 4 Nations, how the tournament helps hockey viewership in the US and how Jordan Binnington's play for Team Canada impacts his trade stock. Then, they get into whether the Oilers try to upgrade in goal ahead of the deadline, the Ducks acquiring Ville Husso from the Red Wings and Kevin Lankinen's big extension in Vancouver. Later, Nick and Gord regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Matthew Tkachuk's Fallon appearance and the idea of 'growing the game' in the US.

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Nick Kypreos, Sam McKee and Gord Stellick, filling in for Justin Bourne, look ahead to the Leafs' matchup tonight against the Boston Bruins. They discuss why the Leafs' focus should be on a division title down the stretch, the consistency in their crease, Calle Järnkrok nearing a return and the cap juggling required to get him back in the lineup. Then, they debate whether the Leafs should go big or add around the margins at the deadline. Later, NESN analyst Andy Brickley (31:25) shares a Boston POV of tonight's game, Charlie McAvoy's 4 Nation injury, the feeling of the fanbase with the team outside the playoff picture, what to expect from them at the deadline and much more.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in TVA Sports' Ren Lavoie (5:15) to chat about the fallout of the 4 Nations Face-Off, future injury risks with the Winter Olympics on the horizon and Matthew Tkachuk's health status for the rest of the season. Then, he gets into which direction the Montreal Canadiens will take ahead of the trade deadline, Brad Marchand's future with the Boston Bruins, why Elias Pettersson isn't untouchable, and the Edmonton Oilers' path back to the Stanley Cup Final. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Alex Ovechkin closing the gap to Wayne Gretzky's goal record, Trevor Zegras's three-game suspension for interference against Michael Rasmussen, and concerns for Auston Matthews' scoring woes.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' pair of wins over the weekend over the Hurricanes and Blackhawks. They get into the play of Matthews, Marner and Nylander coming back from 4 Nations, Alex Steeves' role, concerns over the bottom D pair, Max Domi's uncertain role, Auston Matthews' even-strength scoring slump, and much more. Later, they discuss Colton Parayko as a potential target for the Leafs and what he would cost. 

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL President and general manager Doug MacLean (1:30) to reflect on 4 Nations Face-Off exceeding expectations, tensions between Canada and USA off the ice, Jordan Binnington’s heroics, Sam Bennett raising his stock in a contract year, and the injury fallout from the tournament. Afterwards, Canadian actor Kevin Zegers joins the show (29:50) to discuss ‘Skate For LA Strong’ – a charity NHL hockey event to support the fire recovery efforts in Los Angeles. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Kevin Lankinen’s 5-year extension with the Vancouver Canucks and take calls from The Canada Line.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Team Canada's overtime victory over Team USA in the 4 Nations final on Thursday night in Boston. They get into Canada 'needing a win,' Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews stepping up on the winner-take-all stage, Jordan Binnington's game-saving performance, Connor McDavid's OT heroics and much more. Then, they wrap up on the US side of the game before discussing the success of the 4 Nations Face-Off at large and potential tweaks for the next running of the tournament. Finally, they take some calls on the Canada Line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with their expectations for the physicality and animosity between Canada and USA in the 4 Nations final. Olympic gold medalist Eric Lindros (10:08) shares his impressions of the inaugural running of the tournament, the intensity going into the final game and what style of play he expects from Team Canada tonight. Later, Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick (29:16) shares a USA POV of the game and discusses the politics around the tournament, emotional stakes for both sides of the matchup and the game's x-factors. Finally, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to listen to some of Team Canada's game-day availability and make final predictions for the game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee give a pulse check ahead of tonight's 4 Nations Face-Off final between Canada and USA with the stakes rising as they get closer to puck drop. They discuss whether the US surpasses Canada as a hockey nation with a win, the political backdrop of the game and whether the mistreatment of Charlie McAvoy's injury impacts the tournament's future. Later, Olympic Gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Famer Scott Niedermayer (28:23) helps tee up the game and shares how winner-take-all international games compare to NHL playoff intensity, the growth of Drew Doughty, how Cale Makar changes the matchup and much more. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss where this game ranks among the most important in recent history and how the hockey world gears back into the regular season slog.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the latest injury news ahead of the 4 Nations final with Quinn Hughes officially ruled out and the US calling Tage Thompson and Brett Pesce into Boston. Hockey Hall of Famer Kevin Lowe (7:13) joins the show to discuss his impressions of 4 Nations, whether Team Canada regrets any roster decisions, his expectations for the style of play in Thursday's final, the rise of US hockey and much more. Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (27:44) weighs in on the roster circus at 4 Nations, Charlie McAvoy's injury and potential mistreatment, and whether the illness going around 4 Nations locker rooms will affect Thursday's final. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Brad Marchand's mind games and Matthew Tkachuk exchanging barbs with Brandon Hagel through the media.

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