Episodios

  • Sens Punch Their Ticket to the Stanley Cup Playoffs
    Apr 13 2026

    Former NHLer, co-host of the Coming In Hot Sens Podcast, and Sportsnet Flames analyst Jason York (5:41) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about if there was any doubt that the Ottawa hockey club would make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, what we should expect from Linus Ullmark in the post-season, the best matchup for the team in round one, most important forward outside of Brady Tkachuk, how important will it be for the Sens to find success especially for Tkachuk's future, and if the Maple Leafs can learn from Ottawa's front office structure with former hockey players. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee weigh in on Alexander Ovechkin's potential final regular-season matchup against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Detroit Red Wings getting eliminated from playoff contention, and Brad Treliving and Jason Spezza getting named to Hockey Canada's National Men’s Team in Switzerland management group.

    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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  • Leafs Hour: A Final Game at Home
    Apr 13 2026

    Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the final home game of the Toronto Maple Leafs' season against the Dallas Stars. They discuss the Leafs' position in the bottom five after a loss to the Florida Panthers on Saturday, what Auston Matthews might say at Locker Clean-out Day, and what the future front office structure might look like. Later, Prime NHL analyst Jody Shelley (28:50) joins the show to tee up Leafs vs. Stars and discuss the top offseason priorities in Toronto. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam react to Morgan Rielly's wistful comments ahead of what could be his final home game in Toronto.

    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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  • Front Office Analytics and Late Coaching Changes with Doug MacLean
    Apr 10 2026

    Former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (3:38) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the use of analytics and data in building a Stanley Cup winning team, the importance of the people around a new general manager that they would hire, bringing in former players to lead a organization, who Doug thinks could be candidates to be the next Maple Leafs' GM that have been training as an AGM or worked behind the scenes for awhile, why the Vancouver Canucks could be more of an attractive job than Toronto, and why he sees an increased trend of teams changing head coaches to fight for a playoff spot. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the questions around Alexander Ovechkin's future and take your comments and 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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  • Leafs Hour: Must-Lose vs. Florida
    Apr 10 2026

    Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-3 loss to the New York Islanders. They discuss the busy debut for Artur Akhtyamov, Luke Haymes' first impressions in the lineup, and the Leafs' standing in their race for a bottom-five finish. Then, they discuss Mike Gillis reportedly getting a second interview in Toronto and what a potential Gillis/Sunny Mehta front-office pairing would look like. Later, they open the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions ahead of a critical must-lose game against the Florida Panthers on Saturday.

    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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  • Behind the Leafs' 'Data-Centric' GM Search + Astronaut Chris Hadfield!
    Apr 9 2026

    Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome a special guest to kick off the national hour: Canadian astronaut and Leafs fan, Colonel Chris Hadfield (5:08)! He shares his thoughts on the Leafs' season, the Artemis II trip, his new book Final Orbit, and he reminisces on returning to Earth on the same day the Leafs lost to the Bruins in Game 7 of the 2013 playoffs. Later, former NHL player, agent, and GM Brian Lawton (28:41) discusses the NHL's shift to an analytics-first approach, how teams should use analytics, how the Leafs used their data under Brad Treliving, and why the Leafs should not move on Sunny Mehta until they hire a president.

    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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  • Leafs Hour: Stolarz's Value + An Emerging Favourite at GM
    Apr 9 2026

    Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Washington Capitals. They discuss Anthony Stolarz's early exit due to a non-contact knee injury, his tanked trade value, and the Leafs' netminding options for next season. Then, they react to the Leafs being granted permission to interview Panthers AGM Sunny Mehta, whether they should prioritise hiring a President, and their urgency to jump the queue of teams looking for a GM. Later, Arthur Staple (33:25) joins the show to help tee up the Leafs' matchup against the Peter DeBoer-led Islanders.

    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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  • Devils Fire Fitzgerald + Habs' Bright Future
    Apr 7 2026

    Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with their reaction to the New Jersey Devils relieving Tom Fitzgerald of his GM duties. TVA reporter Renaud Levoie stops by (4:52) to share his thoughts on New Jersey's shake-up, the Leafs' GM search, the success of the Canadiens' management structure, why the Habs are in for a splashy offseason, Patrick Roy's unceremonious dismissal, and Steve Yzerman's uncertain future in Detroit. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to discuss Pontus Holmberg's injury after running into an open penalty-box door.

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  • Leafs Hour: Mehta Gaining Momentum
    Apr 7 2026

    Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the news that the Toronto Maple Leafs have brought on Neil Glasberg's The Coaches Agency to conduct their GM search. They discuss the 'conflict of interest' for a coach/GM agent leading the search, Sunny Mehta's momentum in the market, and more. Jason Bukala joins the show (16:12) to discuss Mehta's potential fit in Toronto, why the team should prioritise hiring a President, and other under-discussed names the Leafs should consider hiring. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam assess the recently fired Tom Fitzgerald as a potential Leafs GM candidate before debating whether the Leafs should start pulling impact players from the lineup with five games remaining.

    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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