Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet reporter Sean Reynolds (6:34) to chat about the Winnipeg Jets slowing down after their successful start to the 2024-25 season. He gets into Adam Lowry's fit with the Jets and potentially Team Canada, what's held back the Ottawa Senators from taking the next step, and the number of games Winnipeg will have Connor Hellebuyck in net with the 4 Nations Face-Off in mind. To close out the week, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee check in with the Leafs' injuries as they head into a weekend matchup against the Lightning. They discuss the returns of Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies, the secrecy around Matthews, what to expect from the 5-forward power play, murmurs of movement on a potential John Tavares extension and Nick Robertson's future in Toronto. Later, JD Bunkis (30:45) joins the show to discuss how the organization handled Matthews' injury, the locker room politics of Mitch Marner's extension and which of the call-ups have a shot at staying up with the big boys when the team heals up. 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 bring in Jason Brough (4:11) of Sportsnet 650's Halford & Brough to chat about the Vancouver Canucks' loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Filip Hronek's injury, the volatility of their roster, how Rick Tocchet has managed the rotating cast of players, and Erik Brännström's and Arturs Silovs' performances. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee go through the news and notes around the NHL including Patrick Roy's post-game comments about his roster following the New York Islanders' loss to the Boston Bruins and Charlie Lindgren's own goal giving Brayden Point a hat trick. 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' 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. They dig into Bobby McMann joining the Leafs' already lengthy injury list, Fraser Minten earning a spot in the lineup, a long-term plan for Nikita Grebenkin and Nick Robertson's confidence crisis. Then, they discuss building interest around the league for the Leafs' AHL goalies and what they could fetch in a trade. Later, they are joined by Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (34:15) weighs in on the Leafs' effort last night, the period of opportunity for young players, Robertson's struggles and the state of the Panthers. 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 welcome St. Louis Blues GM Doug Armstrong (8:45) to chat about why it was the right time to have a coaching change and bring in former Boston Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, whether the change turns his focus at the trade deadline and his roster moving forward, plus what he's looking for in Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the playoff picture at American Thanksgiving and discuss which teams are already locked in and which spots are up for grabs. 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.

It is finally a Leafs game day, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee set the stage for their matchup against the reigning champion Florida Panthers. They discuss the Panthers' recent struggles, Auston Matthews missing yet another game, Nick Robertson getting a top-six chance, whether or not to split Matthews, Mitch Marner and William Nylander across three lines and much more. Later, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (31:18) joins the show from Florida to discuss the picture at the top of the Atlantic Division, Anthony Stolarz's revenge spot, the Panthers' Stanley Cup hangover and which of the Leafs' call-ups can stick around when players return from injury. 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 bring in Sportsnet's hockey analyst Luke Gazdic (0:31) in-studio to chat about where Brock Boeser fits on the Vancouver Canucks roster as he returns from his injury, the Oilers' depth and blueline deficiency, the Flames' long-term focus following their unexpected success, and what it's like to be in the locker room with a midseason head coaching change. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the disclosure of injuries in the NHL compared to other leagues and hand out NHL Awards at the season's quarter mark. 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 check in with the latest on Auston Matthews' injury and discuss where in the lineup he'll go when he does return. They look at the lines from practice with Matthews and chat about who deserves a top-six look on his line more - Pontus Holmberg or Nick Robertson. Then, they get into the goalie tandem and why the team might secretly want Jo Woll to win the starting job. Later, Gord Stellick (33:40) weighs in on why the team plays better without Matthews, expectations for the power play with his return and Mitch Marner and John Tavares' contract 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in St. Louis Blues rink side reporter and co-host of The Cam & Strick Podcast Andy Strickland (3:37) onto the show to discuss Drew Bannister's short tenure behind the bench, Jim Montgomery's return to the club, which players will be on the roster during Montgomery's time as their head coach, Doug Armstrong's history with firing coaches, and what will Armstrong look for nearing the trade deadline. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive into the New York Rangers potentially looking at making a big change to their roster, specifically with their core. 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' 3-2 win over Utah HC on Sunday. They discuss the team's slow start, Joseph Woll inspiring confidence, Chris Tanev's impact and Mitch Marner proving his worth without Auston Matthews. Does Marner hold all leverage in extension negotiations? Later, The Athletic's Josh Kloke (31:29) weighs in on the Leafs' winning stretch without Matthews, why the team should spread talent across three lines when he returns, Woll's consistency and the odd man off the roster when players return from IR. 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 former NHL head coach and GM Doug MacLean (2:38) to chat about the importance of having "belief" in a locker room, how that has powered the Minnesota Wild and New Jersey Devils, the Oilers' inconsistency, Connor Bedard's sophomore slump, and why Nazem Kadri could be a good fit to return on the Maple Leafs' roster. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee revisit the Wild's focus on signing Kirill Kaprizov to a long-term contract, discuss Martin Necas's red-hot goal-scoring abilities 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' Sunday matchup against the Utah Hockey Club. They discuss Matthew Knies going on IR, Alex Nylander's signing as a corresponding move, Nick Robertson's potential final top-six opportunity and John Tavares' recent elevated play. Later, they dip into the mailbag to answer your Leafs questions and touch on the Atlantic Division landscape, a potential Toronto reunion with Nazem Kadri, Max Domi's struggles, 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in sports performance psychologist Dr. Dana Sinclair (3:25) to discuss JT Miller stepping away from the Canucks due to reported burnout, the importance of managing emotions and the work she does with pro athletes to build mental strength. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Darnell Nurse's comments on Ryan Reaves as he returns to the ice and Alex Ovechkin's goal chase getting put on hold as he's ruled out week-to-week. Finally, Sportsnet's Garry Galley (30:45) weighs in on Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies, the Canucks' next-man-up mentality and what went wrong for Jim Montgomery in 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Leafs' 3-0 win over the Golden Knights on Wednesday. They get into the debutants Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin making an impact and the team's composure in the late stages. Then, they debate whether Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies was dirty or clean and discuss how the Leafs responded to Vegas' physicality. Later, they chat about Joseph Woll's shutout effort and identify how the team should deploy the goalie tandem in the next few games. Finally, they check in on Auston Matthews and his potential return. 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 Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy (3:04) to discuss his team's overall successful start to the season, Dustin Wolf's agility in the net, what makes Rasmus Andersson the team's MVP so far, how his team's performance affects the front office's approach to the trade deadline and future of the franchise, Justin Kirkland's first year with the Flames, and Nazem Kadri's veteran presence in the locker room. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the Ottawa Senators falling back into a familiar November skid and Thatcher Demko's potential imminent return. 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' matchup against the Golden Knights and discuss injuries piling up for Toronto. They discuss the loss of Max Domi and David Kämpf, what to expect from call-ups Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin, and Craig Berube's choice to leave William Nylander and Mitch Marner on the wing despite the desperate need down the middle. Then, they chat about Joseph Woll getting the nod in net against a premiere Vegas team. Later, The Athletic's Jesse Granger (32:04) shares a Vegas POV of the game and discusses what the Leafs can expect from the Knight's yearly visit to Scotiabank Arena. 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 react to J.T. Miller taking indefinite leave of absence from Vancouver Canucks before bringing on former goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (3:50). He discusses the revolving door of players on the Canucks, Jonathan Quick's back-to-back shutouts, Jeremy Swayman's struggles, what makes Alexander Ovechkin's wrist shot so effective and if Logan Thompson slots into Canada's 4 Nations Faceoff roster. Then, Dr. Jason Smith (34:08) stops by to take a deep dive into Auston Matthews' injury and the reason behind travelling to Munich, Germany. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam react to Jim Montgomery getting let go in Boston and discuss what comes next for the Bruins. 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 check in on Auston Matthews with the news that he's seeing a specialist in Munich. They speculate what may be ailing the captain, the idea of placing him on LTIR til the playoffs and how it'll impact his availability for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Then, they look at David Kämpf going on IR, Fraser Minten getting called up and whether the Leafs should move Mitch Marner to centre. Later, former scout Jason Bukala (29:27) weighs in on potential answers down the middle without Matthews or Kämpf, what to expect out of Minten, Nikita Grebyonkin's AHL progress and Leafs prospects with trade value. 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 32 Thoughts and Hockey Night in Canada's Elliotte Friedman (5:00) to chat about the NHL issuing Ryan Reaves a 5-game suspension for his hit on Darnell Nurse, the league potentially surpassing their original projected salary cap for the 2025-26 season, Mitch Marner's next contract, how future deals will be affected with a new CBA, the landscape of professional hockey in Winnipeg and the prospect of Kyle Dubas leading a rebuild in Pittsburgh. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Rick Tocchet benching J.T. Miller in the third period against the Nashville Predators, Connor Bedard's sophomore slump and Alexander Ovechkin closing the gap to Wayne Gretzky's record. 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 quickly share some thoughts on the Toronto Argos taking home the Grey Cup in the CFL before looking back on the Leafs' 4-3 overtime win over the Oilers on Saturday. They discuss the team's resilience, Chris Tanev's impact and Mitch Marner stepping up in Auston Matthews' absence. Then, they debate how much Marner would cost in free agency and whether a 5-game suspension was appropriate for Ryan Reaves' hit on Darnell Nurse. Later, they discuss Bobby McMann's 2-goal statement, Evan Bouchard's costly late-stage mistakes and Matthews' mysterious status. 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.