Leafs Hour

Justin Bourne breaks down the Maple Leafs’ protected list for the Seattle Kraken expansion draft and the other big names that were left unprotected across the NHL.

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Ben & JD discuss the Lightning’s second consecutive Stanley Cup victory, and Nikita Kucherov’s post-game comments. Canadiens great Guy Carbonneau provides his perspectives on the defining characteristic of the Stanley Cup-winning Lightning squads, the challenge of keeping teams together in the salary cap era, if he can see Montreal make another deep run next year, if he has any concerns with Carey Price, and if Andrei Vasilevskiy is in the conversation for all-time greats. Former Kings executive Mike Futa gives his takes on why the NHL wouldn’t follow the NBA model of luxury caps, the impressive depth of the Lightning, and how significant a change Julien BriseBois’ roster will see for 2021-22.

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Ben & JD Bunkis discuss the resiliency of the Montreal Canadiens after a 3-2 overtime win in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. Colby Armstrong of the NHL on Sportsnet on the Habs’ Game 4 win, the play of Tampa Bay’s third line, the Lightning’s dominance in the Salary Cap era, and what to expect in Game 5. The Athletic’s Julian McKenzie catches up with Ben and JD discussing the Habs’ win, the importance of Josh Anderson, Dominique Ducharme, and how Montreal has battled back from deficits throughout the postseason.

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Hockey Central’s Justin Bourne joins for his weekly hit to discuss Carey Price’s performance in the Stanley Cup Final, Nikita Kucherov’s greatness and standing in the game, the Maple Leafs re-signing Jason Spezza & Wayne Simmonds, and if Frederik Andersen could be making his return to Toronto. 

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Ben & JD discuss Wayne Simmonds returning to Toronto (before the news became official that he reached a two-year pact with the Maple Leafs). Line Movement’s Nick Kypreos gives his takes on what Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ expected long-term deal with the Oilers will mean for Zach Hyman & the Maple Leafs, Toronto bringing back Wayne Simmonds on a two-year contract worth $900,000 per year, and the timing of the Simmonds & Jason Spezza signings. Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Martin St. Louis discusses who he’s cheering for in the Stanley Cup Final, how his Cup-winning team in 2004 compares to the current edition of the Lightning, and how the style of game has changed.

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Ben & JD open the show looking ahead to the start of the Stanley Cup Final between the Lightning and Canadiens, particularly the goaltending matchup between Andrei Vasilevskiy and Carey Price, and what this Stanley Cup would mean to Price’s legacy. Hockey Central’s Justin Bourne weighs-in on Vasilevskiy/Price, the recent history of Vezina-winning goaltenders, potential Conn Smythe candidates, and the Maple Leafs bottom-six.

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Ben & JD open with a conversation about the Montreal Canadiens ousting the Golden Knights in OT of Game 6 to reach the Stanley Cup Final. Hockey Central‘s Jeff Marek & Sportsnet’s Habs’ beat reporter Eric Engels chime in with their takes on the run by Dominique Ducharme’s squad.

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Colby Armstrong, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses his experience visiting Ryan Kesler’s house, Vegas’ Game 1 win over the Canadiens, and what adjustments Montreal can make ahead of Game 2.

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Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben & JD to discuss the Islanders’ playoff success, whether the Maple Leafs’ decision to move on from Lou Lamoriello was premature, and how the Montreal Canadiens stack up against the Golden Knights.

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Jeff Marek, co-host of Hockey Central and 31 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins Ben & JD to discuss Nazem Kadri’s history of playoff suspensions, the Vegas Golden Knights eliminating the Colorado Avalanche, the legacy of the North Division, and the Maple Leafs’ philosophy regarding roster construction. 

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