Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert wrap the week with Real Kyper in-studio as Nick Kypreos looks at the first few days of the NHL season, what he saw in the Leafs and why a player like Ryan Reaves is important. Over to the young stars and why there is a massive difference between someone like Knies and Minten. Next up, Chantal Minten, the mother of Maple Leafs' Fraser Minten on his rise to the NHL, the surprise text message he sent them about making the Leafs and what it’s been like since they got the amazing news (25:27). We close the show with Most Cursed teams in sports on this Friday the 13th and 1 Toronto team makes the list!

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“I Made the NHL” Chantal Minten on Son Fraser Making the Leafs

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Kelly Hrudey joins Justin Cuthbert and Donnovan Bennett to share his thoughts on Sam Bennett's evolution and Stuart Skinner's playoff bounceback. Plus, some insight into how he played and why certain athletes use anger to fuel them. Then, Justin and Donnovan give their thoughts on the news of Alek Manoah suffering an elbow sprain and how it will affect the Blue Jays (18:20). Later we are live in Jersey with Aaron Bronsteter ahead of UFC 302 (26:53). He looks at the card and a wild June ahead with Connor’s return to the UFC. We close with a preview of the NBA Finals and how history will be written with a Luka ring if the Mavs win. 

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So Close, So Far Away, the Story of the Oilers

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by DJ Bean (3:19) to help preview Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers & the New York Rangers and gives his thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers impressive Game 4 win. Later, Taylor Heise (19:40) from PWHL Minnesota, fresh off winning the Walter Cup and Playoffs MVP. She recaps an incredible year from being the no. 1 overall pick, getting “chosen” by Toronto in round 1 of the playoffs and the heartbreak of thinking they won the title in OT Game 4 only to have it taken away on a called-back goal. We close with thoughts on the Jays Connect Jerseys about to be unveiled and then Ailsh’s day on the golf course at the Canadian Open Pro-Am.

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PWHL Champ/MVP Describes First Ever Walter Cup

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff preview Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Edmonton Oilers & the Dallas Stars and discuss what the Oilers need to do differently to tie the series. Then, Dan Shulman (15:26) on what Vladdy is doing specifically to turn his season around and a much improved attitude with the team these days. Later, President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com Frank Seravalli (28:03) discusses what happened to the Oilers in Game 3, the heat on Darnell Nurse and where the Stars are most vulnerable. Finally, a visit at the Canadian Open with Adam Stanley (50:34) with a look at the field, the chances of Canada going back to back and a look at how the course in Hamilton is expected to play. 

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The Bigger “Stars” Might Be On The Oilers

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert look at the Panthers and Oilers both being down 2-1 and which team they trust more. Then, to Sunrise, FL where Garry Galley (6:16) is set to call tonight’s game and how the Rangers' specific changes after Game 1 have spurred a couple of wins. Then, his thoughts on Jacob Trouba, why they need him playing that style and how he’s a difference maker. Later, NBA Insider Marc Stein (26:06) on the Mavs' potential run to the NBA Finals, how they did it, how they stack up with the Celtics and the historical significance of a potential win. He closes with a touching tribute to the legendary Bill Walton. 

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Dallas The Next City of Champions?

Jeff Marek kicks off the week with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert and looks at how the Oilers have made a major shift this season by embracing more of a defensive style of play (5:00). Then, to the Kris Knoblauch's strategy with the refs and how he holds the officials accountable. Then, back to Edmonton with rinkside reporter Kyle Bukauskas (25:57) who looks at the Oilers' turnaround, the specific things they did when times were tough earlier this season and why Stuart Skinner is different than most goalies and how he turned his career around.

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“I Made the NHL” Chantal Minten on Son Fraser Making the Leafs

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