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Dec 30, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: Injury Bug

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti begin the hour touching on the questionable tags and piling injuries across most of the Leafs' roster before their game against the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Quillan's second go around on the main roster and what to expect from the young forward, the connection between the increased number of blocked shots from star offensive players and being in your own zone a lot, if the coaching staff are under utilizing Scott Laughton and if he will have value on the trade market, and the potential of playing without Chris Tanev in the long term. Then, the guys talk about players stepping outside of their role and becoming physical. 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.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 50min

Edmonton Strikes Oil + World Juniors Deep Dive

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne kick off the second hour alongside Oilers analyst Rob Brown! They dive into Edmonton's resurgence after a slow start to the season, the departure of Noah Philp, the fractured relationship with Andrew Mangiapane, and what Spencer Stastney has added to the blue line. Rob also touches on Connor McDavid's incredible run of form, the state of the team's goaltending, Zack Hyman's impact, and the Oilers' trade deadline priorities. Later, former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, Jason Bukala (32:24) joins live from Minnesota to share the latest from the World Juniors!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.
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Dec 29, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: Holiday Recap in Toronto + Sheldon Keefe!

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome you back from the holiday break with everything you need to know about the Maple Leafs! They dive into their recap of the weekend including results against the Senators and Red Wings, the team's revamped power play following Marc Savard's departure, and Mike Sullivan's impact behind the bench. The boys listen back to some "Kyper's Clippers" from Craig Berube and the team, before discussing Auston Matthews' recent form and his lack of response after Bobby McMann's dust-up with Mo Seider. Later, New Jersey Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe (33:20) stops by to chat about the state of his team coming into Toronto. He highlights the Devils' search for consistency heading into the New Year, the importance of Jack Hughes as he continues to ramp back up, and the rumours connecting his brother Quinn to New Jersey.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.
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Dec 22, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: The Future Behind the Bench

Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' pair of losses over the weekend to the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars. They discuss a better-looking effort on Sunday despite the loss, Craig Berube and Auston Matthews on different pages regarding the team's mentality, and the top six's struggles during the road trip. Then, they discuss Berube's hot seat, whether it's too late for the Leafs to benefit from a 'new coach bump,' how the fanbase would respond to a Peter DeBoer hiring, and what that could mean for Brad Treliving in the offseason. Finally, they chat about whether the Leafs should consider a Matthews trade in the summer and what the return could 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.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 50min

How to Fix the Leafs with Doug MacLean

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (5:07) to chat about the deteriorating Maple Leafs in performance and standings, why a change in the coaching staff around Craig Berube is needed, Tristan Jarry's injury and if the Edmonton Oilers will dip back into the goaltending market, and how the new ownership in Pittsburgh could affect the Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas' approach. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to answer listeners' 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.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: Time for a Coaching Change?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals. They react to Craig Berube's post-game comments on the team's passion and discuss the power play going 0-for-5. Then, they debate whether Berube will or should be fired and whether Peter DeBoer could turn the team around as his replacement. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam hit the Leafs Line to answer your calls and 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.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 50min

The Winnipeg Jets' Need for Speed

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (4:51) to chat about some of the reasons why the Winnipeg Jets' offence has struggled outside of their top line, where he sees areas the team can improve, the Jets not being able to match the speed of other NHL teams, the decrease in minutes for Jonathan Toews, the difficulties of building around the team while committing to long-term deals with their core players, and why the Jets could be on the verge of losing out on a playoff spot in their games rounding out December. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the 'next moves' from Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, the new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and for Peter DeBoer.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.
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Dec 18, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: Shaking Up the Slumping Top Six

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Washington Capitals. They discuss the Leafs' decision to start Dennis Hildeby, Easton Cowan's move up to the second line, Scott Laughton's usage and John Tavares' scoring slump. Then, they get into Matias Maccelli's extended stay in the press box and when he might get a chance back in the lineup. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into the Midweek Mailbag 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.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 50min

How Connor Bedard's Injury Impacts Team Canada

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL on Sportsnet host David Amber in-studio (0:26) to chat about general manager Bill Guerin turning the Minnesota Wild into a destination for NHL players with the bold move of trading for Quinn Hughes. Then, they discuss if Connor McDavid can surpass Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux in points per game in the regular season, whether Connor Bedard's injury could impact his spot on Team Canada, who would round out the Olympic roster, and the state of the Canadian NHL teams before the holiday break. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the St. Louis Blues roster and landing spots for some of their players, if Jordan Binnington can earn another big contract, and the Pittsburgh Penguins selling the franchise to the Hoffmann family. 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.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: The Message in the Locker Room

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. They review Craig Berube's post-game locker room address and discuss the team's slow start, Auston Matthews' response to the fans' third-period boos, and whether the Leafs can take any meaningful takeaways from the incomplete effort. Later, as the Leafs prepare for a Thursday-night matchup against the Capitals, Washington head coach Spencer Carbery joins the show (32:27) to discuss the Caps' recent form, Alex Ovechkin's usage, navigating Pierre-Luc Dubois' absence, the importance of locker room speeches, and the lingering Olympic question for Logan Thompson and Tom Wilson.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.

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