Leafs Hour

Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston joins Ben and JD to discuss Morgan Rielly’s injury status, Toronto’s makeshift blue line, and Frederik Andersen’s long-term future. Brian Burke, former NHL general manager and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on Toronto’s injury woes and Kyle Dubas’s handling of the trade deadline. 

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Ben and JD share their thoughts on Toronto’s 4-3

win over the Lightning on Tuesday and chat about possible reform to the NHL’s

existing system for emergency backup goalies. David Pagnotta, Editor-in-Chief

of The Fourth Period, discusses Toronto’s asking price for Tyson Barrie and

Kyle Dubas’ overall approach leading up to the trade deadline. The guys close

out the show by addressing Jake Muzzin’s hand injury and how the team can cope

with his absence. 

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are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position

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Matthew Barnaby, former NHL

forward and host of the Unfiltered podcast, joins Ben and JD to discuss

Toronto’s approach at the trade deadline and Kyle Dubas’s comments regarding his team’s

recent struggles. Former NHL forward Joel Ward checks in to chat about

Toronto’s inconsistent play and the team’s apparent lack of synergy. 

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are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position

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Airing from Sportsnet’s CBC studios, Ben and JD are joined by Justin Bourne for a special trade deadline edition of Leafs Hour! The guys parse over the Leafs’ loss to the Hurricanes on Saturday and Toronto’s inability to muster offence against emergency goalie David Ayres (2:28). Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston stops by to chat about Tyson Barrie’s trade market and the Hurricanes’ acquisition of Vincent Trocheck (45:43). Brian Burke, former NHL general manager and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on Ayres’ appearance against Toronto and Kyle Dubas’ frustration with his team’s recent play (1:13:51). Sportsnet’s Colby Armstrong joins the guys to chat about Chris Kreider’s contract extension (1:45:38) before making way for fellow NHL alumnus Anthony Stewart, who breaks Wayne Simmonds’ trade to Buffalo (2:00:14).

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Sportsnet’s Colby Armstrong joins Ben and JD to chat about the Leafs’ bounce-back win over the Penguins and the team’s execution of their puck-possession style. Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg discusses his foray into media and his experience navigating the NHL trade deadline.

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Former Penguins forward Tyler Kennedy joins Ben and JD to discuss Sidney Crosby’s leadership prowess, the culture of success in Pittsburgh, and Toronto’s employment of an offence-first style. Sportsnet’s Brian Burke chimes in on Toronto’s glaring defensive flaws, Andersen’s shortened leash, and Kyle Dubas’ strategy ahead of Monday’s trade deadline.

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Steve Dangle, host of “The Steve Dangle Podcast” and co-host of Ice Surfing, joins Ben and JD to discuss Toronto’s loss in Pittsburgh and the team’s lack of urgency. Later, the guys address Sheldon Keefe’s post-game comments about Frederik Andersen and debate whether Jack Campbell should get the start on Thursday against the Penguins.

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Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston joins Ben and JD to discuss Jake Muzzin’s contract situation and Toronto’s plans ahead of the trade deadline. Paul Bissonnette, co-host of “Spittin’ Chiclets,” weighs in on Toronto’s acquisition of Jack Campbell and Kyle Clifford from Los Angeles and the team’s current salary cap crunch.

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Justin Bourne joins JD Bunkis for the full hour after the Toronto Maple Leafs split their two games on the weekend in Ottawa and Buffalo. JD and Justin discuss the games, the rumoured Jake Muzzin extension, and the play and handling of both Rasmus Sandin and Timothy Liljegren.

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Ben and JD are joined in studio by Mike Stephens, NHL

analyst for Yahoo, and Anthony Petrielli, writer for Maple Leafs Hot Stove, to

discuss Sheldon Keefe’s decision to stack his top line, Alex Kerfoot’s future

with the organization, and Toronto’s current cap ordeal.

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are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position

of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.