Afleveringen
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Doug MacLean – former NHL President, general manager & head coach makes his weekly appearance (1:12) with Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the early success of the Edmonton Oilers over the Vegas Golden Knights, Calvin Pickard exceeding expectations since coming in net, the differences in the Maple Leafs' roster against the Florida Panthers, a general manager's voice in roster changes during the playoffs, and the front office vacancies across the league. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Nicolas Roy's cross-check in overtime against the Oilers before answering your questions and takes on the text line!
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to Game 3 between the Leafs and Florida Panthers as the second-round series flips from Toronto to Sunrise. They get into the Leafs' mindset going into the game, secondary scoring delivering, Chris Tanev's impact on the overhauled blue line and whether the wear and tear of Florida's playoff past is catching up to them. Later, they answer your calls and questions on the Leafs 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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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Devan Dubnyk (6:15) – former NHL goalie & current NHL analyst to chat about Mikko Rantanen's rising production with the Dallas Stars, what it was like facing off against Mikko during his netminding days, how much trust you can put on your defense as a goaltender, how Calvin Pickard has given the Edmonton Oilers a boost, and if there's an art in selling calls in net. Then, Aaron Ward (31:16) – Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes stops by to look at how the Canes can beat the Washington Capitals, their consistency in the playoffs, and who he thinks will clinch the East Final between the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 to secure a 2-0 series lead. They get into the Leafs' resilience against Florida's best, Max Pacioretty's postseason revival, Auston Matthews' shutdown play, William Nylander's scorching stretch and Joseph Woll's strong game. Then, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's series so far, questionable penalty calls and a quiet pair of games for Florida's stars. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph (37:05) weighs in on what's led to the team's 2-0 series lead, Pacioretty's surge, Craig Berube's imprint and the top line's defensive commitment.
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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Jack Michaels (5:43) – play-by-play for the Edmonton Oilers on Sportsnet to chat about the team's run through the second round, the depth of the roster finding its form, whether the Vegas Golden Knights can keep it a close series, Kris Knoblauch's influencing demeanour on the players, and who's stepped up in the absence of Mattias Ekholm. Then, Sean Reynolds (28:05) – Sportsnet reporter for the Winnipeg Jets & HNIC – takes a look back at their Game 7 victory, whether Connor Hellebuyck can find his game in Round 2 against the Dallas Stars, and how he views Mikko Rantanen matching up against Kyle Connor.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to Game 2 between the Leafs and Florida Panthers. They get into the news that Anthony Stolarz has been ruled out, Joseph Woll's outlook and how the Leafs should respond to Sam Bennett. Then, they discuss how Aaron Ekblad's return changes the matchup, power play adjustments, and William Nylander's strong postseason so far. Later, Sportsnet Leafs insider Luke Fox (34:15) lays out the stakes in Game 2 before sharing his thoughts on the team's mindset on Bennett, Auston Matthews' scoring struggles and the blue line's offensive production.
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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Henrik Lundqvist (4:45) – former NHL goaltender and NHL analyst for TNT to chat about Connor Hellebuyck's drastic differences in performances from the regular season to the playoffs, Lundqvist's experience in preparing for the most important games of the year, defending against physical forwards, how he would've reacted if he was in Anthony Stolarz's pads being hit by Sam Bennett, and how much pressure Calvin Pickard feels after being thrusted into the number one goaltending spot for Edmonton. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee revisit their picks from Round 1, make their Stanley Cup Playoffs semi-final picks, discuss Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon both committing to Team Canada at the World Championship, Connor Bedard's decision not to join the guys in Stockholm, and the New York Islanders winning the first pick of the 2025 NHL Draft.
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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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-4 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of Round 2. They get into the Leafs' physical start before discussing Anthony Stolarz's exit from the game, Sam Bennett's dirty play and whether the league should have disciplined the Florida forward. Then, they break down Joseph Woll's effort in relief, the plan in net for Game 2, line matchups, and Matthew Tkachuk going after Mitch Marner late in the 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.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open the national hour by discussing the thrilling comeback win from the Winnipeg Jets in Game 7 before bringing in Steve Valiquette, CEO of Clear Sight Analytics (6:36). Vally shares his thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck's overall performance against the St. Louis Blues, whether he can find his form against the Dallas Stars, if Jake Oettinger can control and limit offensive rebounds from the Winnipeg Jets, Anthony Stolarz's leash against the Florida Panthers, how the Maple Leafs can attack Sergei Bobrovsky, and whether Calvin Pickard is now the number one goaltending for the Edmonton Oilers' post-season run. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam chat about Mikko Rantanen's efforts to help his current team advance to the semi-finals against one of his former teams and why it was important for him to beat the Colorado Avalanche.
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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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in ahead of Game 1 of the Leafs' second-round matchup against the Florida Panthers. They discuss what's changed for the Leafs since the last time they met in the playoffs in 2023, the team's underdog mentality, the importance of a strong start, how to handle Florida's physical style and their expectations for the core forwards. Later, former NHLer and Panthers analyst Bill Lindsay (37:56) discusses what led to Florida's 4-1 series win over the Lightning in Round 1, how they've grown since their Stanley Cup win last year, Sergei Bobrovsky's clutch playoffs so far and much more.
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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL president, GM and coach Doug MacLean (4:10) for his Off-The-Rails Friday appearance! Mac gets into what led to the Kings' collapse vs. the Oilers, this offseason's coaching carousel after Rick Tocchet's Canucks divorce and Mike Sullivan landing with the Rangers, the Jets needing more Connor Hellebuyck ahead of Game 6 tonight, how the Leafs approach their second-round matchup against the Panthers and much more. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Brandon Hagel's comments on Aaron Ekblad's hit and 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.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-2 win over the Ottawa Senators in Game 6 as they close out their first-round series and move on to face the Florida Panthers in Round 2. They discuss Craig Berube's business-like approach, Max Pacioretty's meaningful impact, the core's performance and the near lineup mix-up with the Nylander brothers. Then, they look ahead to Round 2 and debate who should start in net for Game 1. Later, they answer your calls and questions on a playoff-winning edition of The Leafs Line!
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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet's David Amber (5:50) to chat about the state of the Canadian NHL teams in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They get into late hits across the league in Round 1, the Montreal Canadiens' bright future, and why Dallas Stars could become Stanley Cup favourites if they take down the Colorado Avalanche. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Scott Arniel and Jim Montgomery's testy comments about Brayden Schenn's hit on Mark Scheifele, Jon Cooper's future behind the bench for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Aquilini family considering selling their part of Canucks ownership.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to Game 6 between the Leafs and Ottawa Senators as Toronto gets its third straight chance to close out their first-round series. They get into the panicky pulse of Leafs Nation, the importance of starting strong, expectations for Anthony Stolarz after a shaky stretch, pressure on the core four and much more. Then, they break down Craig Berube's decision to promote Max Pacioretty to the second line. Then, former Leafs GM and current analyst Gord Stellick (32:41) outlines the stakes in tonight's contest, why the Leafs have struggled in closeout games, and the focus on Auston Matthews.
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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Colby Armstrong (5:11) – former NHLer and Sportsnet hockey analyst to chat about the Edmonton Oilers pushing the L.A. Kings to the brink of elimination, how Calvin Pickard has given the Oilers a boost in net, if he believes the Maple Leafs will avoid being reversed swept by the Ottawa Senators, Game 5 between the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues, and what has surprised him the most about the Montreal Canadians. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss why Connor Hellebuyck needs to show why he's the number one goaltender in Winnipeg, Aaron Ekblad's suspension, and if the Habs can extend their series against the Washington Capitals.
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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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators in Game 5. They get into the Leafs' closeout struggles, why there's still reason to be optimistic, Auston Matthews' rough game, the team's lack of leadership and compete, and much more. Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (34:21) shares what's changed for the Senators in the last two games, why the Leafs' core continues to struggle in the postseason and the team's lack of accountability.
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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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome back Steve Valiquette (5:50) – analyst for the New York Rangers on MSG, CEO of Clear Sight Analytics to break down Connor Hellebuyck's numbers in net against the St. Louis Blues' offence, what adjustments he needs to make, why he's not changing his stance on Linus Ullmark, reasons to have started Joseph Woll in Game 4 against the Ottawa Senators, and both Washington Capitals and Montreal Canadiens losing their starters in Game 3. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Rick Tocchet not returning to the bench for the Vancouver Canucks and the future of the franchise, before wrapping the show with a look at Aaron Ekblad's high hit on Brandon Hagel.
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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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee set the stage for Game 5 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators. They share their confidence levels up 3-1, how Anthony Stolarz can bounce back from his subpar Game 4 outing, whether the Leafs' should consider subbing David Kämpf into the lineup, the 'hate factor' of the series and much more. Later, former Leaf and Stanley Cup champ Gary Roberts (32:41) shares his impressions of the series, how the Leafs' skilled players can generate more offensively, modern playoff physicality vs. physical play in his era, Chris Tanev's impact and how players battle injuries during this time of year.
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Washington Capitals analyst Alan May joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss the Caps taking a 3-1 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens (6:05). He gets into how Washington has matched up against the Habs' top line, the importance of being physical in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Logan Thompson's status moving forward, Ivan Demidov's potential and much more. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Connor Hellebuyck's continuing struggles in net for the Winnipeg Jets, why the Edmonton Oilers have taken the reigns in their series against the L.A. Kings, and the controversial suspension vs. no suspension for Brandon Hagel and Matthew Tkachuk in the Battle of Florida.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators in Game 4 as the series rolls on to Toronto for Game 5. They get into the lack of urgency in the closeout game, Artem Zub's late headshot on John Tavares, the team needing more from Auston Matthews, whether they should've turned to Joseph Woll in net for Game 4 and the heightened stakes for Game 5. Later, former NHLer and host of the Coming In Hot Sens podcast Jason York (31:18) shares what changed for Ottawa on Saturday, the Senators' blue-line adjustments, and which playoff debutants have impressed so far 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.
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