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Hockey Hall of Famer and L.A. Kings President Luc Robitaille joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (7:01) to break down the Kings’ mindset heading into their first-round playoff match-up with the Edmonton Oilers, if this is the best version of his team, Darcy Kuemper’s Vezina-caliber performance, and how his game-day routine has evolved since moving from the ice to the front office. Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee react to Jim Rutherford’s comments on Quinn Hughes’ future in Vancouver and whether mentioning the Hughes brothers playing together qualifies as 'tampering.' Finally, former NHLer and current Avalanche analyst John-Michael Liles (29:30) jumps on to shares his take on Colorado’s dominant Game 1 performance vs. the Dallas Stars, their improved center depth, the potential return of Gabriel Landeskog, and Jared Bednar’s steady hand 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 Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Ottawa Senators to kick off their first-round series. They get into the game's officiating, Ridly Greig's cross-check on John Tavares, Anthony Stolarz's shut-down outing, Linus Ullmark's postseason ghosts resurfacing, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's defensive zone play and much more. Then, they get more into Greig's early-series villainy, Brady Tkachuk's quiet night, Max Domi's demotion and potential line changes going into Game 2.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 Garry Galley, former NHLer and colour analyst for Sportsnet & Hockey Night in Canada to look at some of the Round One matches with the playoffs getting started on Saturday (5:07). They discuss the goaltending tilt between Jordan Binnington and Connor Hellebuyck, whether the Montreal Canadiens can continue their special season against the Washington Capitals, why it's a perfect matchup for the Caps, the Ottawa Senators being a perfect test for the Maple Leafs, how the Sens can control the series, worries about Edmonton Oilers' depth, and how important will the Battle of Florida be dictated by the status of Matthew Tkachuk. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee share their series picks for the First Round of the Stanley Cup 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 look back on the Leafs' 4-3 overtime win over the Detroit Red WIngs to close out the regular season. They discuss Philippe Myers' highlight-reel goal and Scott Laughton's OT heroics before prepping for Game 1 on Sunday against the Ottawa Senators. They get into what to expect from the inexperienced Sens, how the Leafs counter the dynamic defensive duo of Jake Sanderson and Thomas Chabot, the pressure in Toronto and why this year feels different. Finally, they go to the Leafs Line to answer your questions and get you set 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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are joined by TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie (4:07) to discuss the Montreal Canadiens punching their ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs, whether this current roster is ready to perform in the postseason, which players can be a playoff difference makers, the evolution of Martin St. Louis' coaching, how he views the matchup between the Washington Capitals and Habs in Round One and his first impressions of Ivan Demidov. Then, Justin and Sam welcome in Sportsnet writer Jacob Stoller (30:19) to share his thoughts on Neal Pionk inking a six-year extension with the Winnipeg Jets and whether the team is healthy enough to compete against the St. Louis Blues in the Stanley Cup 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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome Sportsnet.ca Leafs insider Luke Fox in-studio to help tee up Toronto's final game of the regular season against the Detroit Red Wings. They discuss how the Leafs approach the zero-stakes matchup before making their playoff lineup projections. They get into the options at 2LW, where Max Domi fits best and a different feeling for the core under Craig Berube. Later, they ask burning Battle of Ontario questions including who will be the most hated figure in the series, the biggest storylines, x-factors, the nightmare-scenario for each team and the potential consequences if the Leafs lose the series.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 take a look at the Maple Leafs clinching the Atlantic Division locking up a playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, Mitch Marner notching 100 points for the first time in his NHL career and if this milestone will help him in the post-season, bottom six lines, Toronto's physicality against Ottawa, and Linus Ullmark's performances in the playoffs. Then, the guys look towards the Montreal Canadiens' chance to clinch a post-season spot against the resting Carolina Hurricanes, Darnell Nurse's one-game suspension, and fighting in 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 affiliate.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in MSG analyst Steve Valiquette (6:11) to dig into the potential goaltending matchup between the Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators, how goalscoring changes in the postseason, which teams have improved their defence against the rush, how Mattias Ekholm's absence affects Stuart Skinner in net and whether Connor Hellebuyck can find postseason success with 60+ games under his belt. Then, Cory Sarich, former NHLer and Calgary Flames analyst stops by (30:55) to chat about Calgary's chances of sneaking into the playoffs and what they'll need to prioritize when they reach the offseason. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Darnell Nurse's game misconduct, Ivan Demidov's eventful debut in Montreal and Gabriel Landeskog getting called back up to the Avalanche ahead of 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 look ahead to the Leafs' penultimate matchup of the regular season against the Buffalo Sabres needing only a point to lock up the Atlantic Division. They check in on the statuses of Jake McCabe and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, how the team stays healthy ahead of Game 1 of the playoffs, Max Domi getting more run on the second line, Craig Berube's comments on the team's identity and much more. Later, former NHLer Brad May (30:43) discusses the Leafs/Sabres rivalry and the underlying cause for the Sabres' miserable season. Finally, he shares the recipe for success for Toronto in the playoffs should they meet the Sens in Round 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 open the floor for the returning Sam McKee to explain how he lost a Columbus Blue Jackets jersey gifted by Don Waddell on the TTC and how he was able to get it back. Then, Rob Brown – former NHL forward and Edmonton Oilers analyst – joins the show (7:52) to discuss how the team will be impacted without Mattias Ekholm on their playoff roster, who he sees stepping up in his absence, the path to success getting by the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, and why the future of Edmonton's goaltending will be in the spotlight for the post-season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam chat about Gabriel Landeskog's road back to the Colorado Avalanche, Logan Couture calling it a career, and the Winnipeg Jets locking up the Presidents' Trophy.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.