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Oct 22, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: More Questions Than Answers

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back at the Maple Leafs 5-2 loss to the New Jersey Devils, Jack Hughes' growing star status after registering a hat trick in Toronto, the Leafs' top line's slow start especially coming from Auston Matthews, and Anthony Stolarz's performance in net after his critical post-game comments after their game vs. the Seattle Kraken. Then, the guys discuss some updates coming from the hockey club, including Joseph Woll and the future of the goaltending tandem. Finally, they dip into McKee's Midweek Maple Leaf Mail Bag 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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Oct 22, 2025 • 50min

Which Teams Are for Real After Two Weeks?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on Brad Marchand's emotional return to Boston in the Panthers' win against the Bruins before welcoming former NHLer and Hockey Night in Canada's Garry Galley (13:20). They discuss Matthew Schaefer's impressive start to his NHL career, the Senators' early-season struggles, and which teams' hot starts he's buying into. Then, Nick, Justin, and Sam discuss the Mammoth's playoff chances this season, the Leafs' decision to move their weekend games to accommodate the Blue Jays and the World Series, and whether it's getting late early for the Sens.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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Oct 21, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: Lessons From the Blue Jays

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee draw parallels on how the Maple Leafs can learn from the Blue Jays' historic return to the World Series, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walking into Game 7 with an Auston Matthews sweater, having the supporting cast come through, and the mounting pressure on the Leafs' first game after the Jays' win. Then, New Jersey Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald stops by (26:11) to chat about his head coach, Sheldon Keefe, entering his second season with the hockey club, where his team's timeline is at in hopes of a Stanley Cup run, Jack Hughes's development, and Connor Brown's acclimation with his new team. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam share why Easton Cowan should go down to the AHL.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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Oct 21, 2025 • 50min

Vally's View: Stolarz & Locker Room Stability

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their reactions to the Toronto Blue Jays advancing to the World Series! Then, Steve Valiquette, MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, stops by for his weekly appearance (9:45) to discuss the Rangers' early-season offensive woes, the Wild's lethal power play, Anthony Stolarz's comments calling out the Leafs, the Red Wings' ceiling with John Gibson and the goalies in the most difficult environments two weeks into the season. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Vlad Guerrero Jr. sporting an Auston Matthews jersey to Game 7 and Brad Marchand's return to Boston.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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Oct 20, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: Stolarz Challenges His Teammates

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to Anthony Stolarz's sounding off on his team following their 4-3 OT loss to the Seattle Kraken, debating whether it was the right time and right place to call out his teammates, and how will it impact the locker room moving forward. Then, former goaltender and Maple Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph stops by (33:10) to chat about Stolarz's post-game comments challenging his teammates, the team's overall performance through six games, Morgan Rielly's impact on both ends of the ice and working with the legendary voice Joe Bowen. 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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Oct 20, 2025 • 50min

Slow Start in Oil Country + Sizing up the Atlantic

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open the week by sharing their thoughts on the Blue Jays forcing a Game 7 in the ALCS against the Mariners before looking back on the weekend's action in the NHL, including Tom Wilson's big hit on Filip Chytil. Then, former NHLer and NHL Network analyst Jason Demers (11:50) weighs in on whether Wilson's check was dirty, Mason Marchment's collision with Anthony Stolarz, the Leafs' goalie's post-game comments and the Oilers' slow start. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dicuss the Red Wings' quick turnaround, what the top of the Atlantic might look like by playoff time, Brad Marchand's antics against the Sabres 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.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 50min

Around Canada with Doug MacLean

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on last night's NHL action, including Mark Scheifele's Hart-calibre start to the season, Evan Bouchard's costly giveaways, and Anthony Stolarz carrying the Leafs to a 2-1 win over the Rangers. Doug MacLean swings by for his Off-The-Rails Friday appearance (12:50), and he discusses the Canadiens' encouraging start, the Leafs' lineup flaws, the Canucks' ceiling, Matthew Schaefer's heavy workload for the Islanders, and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam answer your questions and comments 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.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: Facing Off J.T. Miller and His New Team

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revisit the Leafs' response to hits on Easton Cowan against the Nashville Predators before jumping into useful or useless stats, including the team's offensive zone time, forecheck, and the blue line's offensive production. Then, Kyper shares why he wouldn't trade away Nick Robertson amid the rumours that the Leafs are shopping the 24-year-old winger. Later, MSG Network's hockey analyst Dave Maloney stops by (32:30) to chat about Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad's offensive outlooks this season, the shift in attitude on the roster with the addition of J.T. Miller, head coach Mike Sullivan's acclimation with his new team and where he sees NYR stacking up in the Metropolitan Division.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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Oct 16, 2025 • 50min

What Gets Winnipeg Over the Hump?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Sabres' first win of the season, an 8-4 victory over the Brady Tkachuk-less Ottawa Senators. They look at the Atlantic Division standings with the Red Wings in the top spot early before welcoming Sportsnet Jets reporter Sean Reynolds to the show (10:20). He gets into this season's goals for the reigning Presidents' Trophy winners, whether Jonathan Toews can put them over the top, why the Jets will go big-game hunting at the deadline, and if Kyle Connor's extension signals a culture shift on the management side in Winnipeg. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react to Carter Hart joining the Golden Knights on a PTO.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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Oct 15, 2025 • 50min

Leafs Hour: Can Cowan Stay on the First Line?

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 7-4 win over the Nashville Predators on the back-to-back. They discuss Craig Berube's effective timeout call, Matias Maccelli fitting in with the second line and the team's lack of response to a pair of greasy plays on Easton Cowan. Then, they run through the roster and gauge which Leafs CAN provide that physical response. Later, Sportsnet reporter Luke Fox stops by (30:33) to share his early impressions of the Leafs, why a strong October is crucial, Auston Matthews' healthier look, how long Cowan can hold on to a top-line spot, the blueline's slow start and the different atmosphere around the team.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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