Leafs Hour

Leafs Hour

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Leafs Hour episodes

  • July 20: Getting back into the grind

    How is Sheldon Keefe getting the Maple Leafs up to speed after the layoff? Is there really anything to home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Playoffs? Hockey Central’s Justin Bourne covers that and more during his weekly visit.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    51 min
  • July 17: The cap squeeze has already begun

    Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman weighs in on Ilya Mikheyev’s status for the league’s restart, Nick Robertson’s future, and the significance of the NHL’s recent CBA extension with the NHLPA.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    18 min
  • July 16: A show within a show on a show

    Anthony Stewart and Justin Bourne, co-hosts of Hockey Central, stop by to discuss the Leafs’ training camp player pool and the competition for roster positions. 



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    15 min
  • July 15: Burke by the book

    Brian Burke stops by to discuss the upcoming launch of his new book, Burke’s Law, and the merits of the NHL’s hard salary cap.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    17 min
  • July 13: Back on the ice!

    Justin Bourne joins the guys to discuss the start of Phase 3 training camps, Nick Robertson’s chances of cracking the Maple Leafs’ roster, and Kyle Dubas’ latest salary cap challenges.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    40 min
  • July 9: We’re beginning to get scheduling information!

    Ben and Donnovan host! Brian Burke checks in to chat about the NHL’s progression into Phase 3 and 4 of their restart plan and the league’s rationale for designating Edmonton and Toronto as hub cities. Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play voice Jim Hughson discusses the NHL’s reported scheduling format for the league’s return and how COVID-19 will affect the broadcasting of games.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    33 min
  • July 8: CBA extension a remarkable achievement

    Ben is joined by guest co-host Donnovan Bennett! Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek stops by to chat about the new NHL-NHLPA CBA extension and the Blackhawks’ decision to retain their existing team moniker.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    21 min
  • July 7: If you like player movement, this is your off-season

    Sportsnet Sr. hockey writer Chris Johnston comments on his biggest takeaways from the NHL-NHLPA’s CBA extension, how much resistance there may have been among the players with the new deal, if there’s a team that will be hit harder than the Maple Leafs with a flat salary cap over the next 2/3 years, if GMs will start backloading new contracts, and why there may be more player movement in the near term.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    31 min
  • July 6: NHL close to the next Phase

    Justin Bourne stops by to chat about the NHL’s progression into Phase 3 of their restart plan and Team Canada’s potential roster for the 2022 Winter Olympics.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    48 min
  • July 2: A return to the Olympics?

    George Rusic and Andy McNamara host! Sportsnet’s Luke Fox discusses the NHL’s reported selection of Toronto and Edmonton as hub cities and the return of NHL players at the 2022 Winter Olympics. Brain Burke stops by to offer his thoughts on the latest CBA negotiations between the NHL and NHLPA.



    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
    39 min

About Leafs Hour

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Ben Ennis & JD Bunkis discuss all the news and issues regarding the Toronto Maple Leafs with expert guests.