Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee weigh in on how the Maple Leafs will utilize T.J. Brodie who returns to the roster and Mark Giordano's impressive performances on defence. Leafs Nation's host Gord Stellick joins the conversation (20:16) to discuss how Auston Matthews and most of the Leafs adjusted their game to become two-way players, and why Toronto's season feels different in comparison to years of the past. Hockey Hall of Famer, and President of the L.A. Kings Luc Robitaille stops by to chat about (41:44) ultimately waiting until the 9th round to get drafted in the NHL, his time playing with Justin's dad Bob Bourne on the Kings, and Sean Durzi's contributions to L.A.'s blueline. Afterward, Former NHLer, and part of "Playercast" on Sportsnet's YouTube channel Andrew Peters (1:07:54) jumps on to give his perspective on Tage Thompson's offensive surge against the Blue Jackets, and Johnny Gaudreau's decision to sign with Columbus.

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