
Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ acquisition of Nick Foligno, Toronto’s active weekend on the trade market, and Hideki Matsuyama’s victory at the Masters (0:19). Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston weighs in on the acquisition cost for Foligno, the Leafs landing David Rittich, and Kyle Dubas’ desire to make additional moves ahead of Monday’s 3 pm deadline (30:54). Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, stops by to chat about Foligno’s fit in the Leafs’ lineup, Riley Nash’s role in the bottom six, and the evolution of Kyle Dubas’ team-building philosophy (48:52). Kevin Bieksa, former NHL defenceman and current Sportsnet analyst, chimes in on the Leafs’ moves ahead of the deadline and their current blue line depth (2:01:52). 



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April 12: Leafs land Nick Foligno and trade deadline buzz

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Elliotte Friedman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert in the studio for a chat about the Stanley Cup playoffs, the difficulty of reporting injuries and how it can expose a player's vulnerability like in the William Nylander case. Potential consequences if the Leafs burn out once again in Round 1, how Mitch Marner's series impact extension negotiations and a theory on what the Bruins are going to do with their goalies for the rest of the series. Later, Ben Verlander (25:15) on how Shohei Ohtani first year with the Dodgers has gone so far, why the Dodgers are still not a World Series team, love for Teo Hernandez and what he sees in the Blue Jays this season.

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Elliotte Friedman on Playoffs, Reporting on Injuries

Former NHL Head Coach Dallas Eakins joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with a coaching perspective on both the Oilers and Leafs (5:00). He gives his take on injuries, reporting and everything going on with the William Nylander situation. Plus, insight into negativity and how it can always find a way into the dressing room. Later, the art of coaching against the Oilers and McDavid and the one thing you just can’t do against Edmonton. Finally, down to the rink where Kristen Shilton (25:15) of ESPN is covering Leafs/Bruins, Nylander remains out and why the Leafs are different this year – and the Bruins have taken notice. 

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Dallas Eakins: Advice for Mitch, Willy and Fans!

Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert from Vancouver covering the Canucks/Preds and the breaking news of the day is Thatcher Demko's injury - out tonight and maybe for the series (5:02). Then, a look around the first round - Stone scoring for Vegas and the Avs goalie situation. Later, Liam McHugh (28:03) from the NHL on TNT, the bets he’s made with Paul Bissonnette and being open about being a diehard Islanders fan. Both Frank and Liam discuss the Leafs, the performance of Matthews last night and why he’s changed people’s opinions. Then, on Connor McDavid's dominant playoff performance and what it’s like working with Wayne Gretzky.

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The Matthews/McDavid Flex

Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the hottest topic in the NHL today – “what’s up with Nylander” – and how the secrecy of injury reporting was supposed to improve with legalized gambling and essentially teams are being openly dishonest (3:20). Later, Ailish was in attendance for the latest PWHL attendance record (in Montreal) and we close with the home teams are 6-0 in the NHL and 8-0 in the NBA. A win by Edmonton and Dallas tonight would make 16-0 for the first time in history.

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How The Nylander Secrecy Exposes an NHL Flaw

We now have all the matchups set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and with that, Frank Seravalli (5:20) from Daily Faceoff joins Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert for a round of “Fact or Fiction” which then turned into “Frank or Fiction.”  We get his take on every series, the chances for an upset and one specific reason that this year is different for the Leafs. Later on, our Western Conference bracket which leas us into Ailish and Justin’s pick for The Stanley Cup. 

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April 12: Leafs land Nick Foligno and trade deadline buzz

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