Leafs Hour

Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and host of the

Unfiltered podcast, joins Ben and JD to discuss Matthew Tkachuk’s rivalry with Zack Kassian and Zach Hyman’s underrated skill set. Brian Burke, former NHL general manager and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on Toronto’s plans for the trade deadline,

Rasmus Sandin’s development, Jake Muzzin’s contract situation, and William Nylander’s career-best season. 

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.

Ian Tulloch, host of the Leafs Geeks podcast, joins Ben and JD to discuss Tyson Barrie’s fit on Toronto’s blue line and Travis Dermott’s contract situation. Former Dallas Stars goalie Marty Turco checks in to preview tonight’s game in Dallas and explains the importance of having a strong goalie tandem(26:38).

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Chris Mason, former NHL goalie and current Predators colour analyst, joins Ben and JD to discuss Frederik Andersen’s strong outing on Monday and Toronto’s defensive system. Steve Dangle, host of the Steve Dangle Podcast, and author of This Team is Ruining My Life, weighs in on possible trade assets and the emergence of Rasmus Sandin.

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Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben and JD in studio to discuss NHL All-Star weekend, the introduction of puck tracking, Jake Muzzin’s return to the lineup, and Rasmus Sandin’s deployment on Toronto’s blue line.

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Ryan Dixon, co-host of Sportsnet’s Tape-to-Tape podcast, and Mike Stephens, NHL analyst for Yahoo, join Ben and JD in studio for a special hour-long Maple Leafs roundtable. The guys dive into Frederik Andersen’s recent struggles, Mitch Marner’s quietly good campaign, and Toronto’s current blue line depth.

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Sean Tierney, director of analytics for the Hamilton Bulldogs and creator of Charting Hockey, joins Ben and JD to discuss Rasmus Sandin’s defensive metrics and Martin Marincin’s value on Toronto’s blue line. Brian Burke, former NHL general manager and current Sportsnet analyst, chats about his trade negotiations for Joe Thornton and recounts his typical All-Star break.

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Kevin Woodley, writer for NHL.com and InGoal Magazine, joins Ben and JD to discuss Frederik Andersen’s workload and varying philosophies regarding backup goalie usage. Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and host of the Unfiltered podcast, checks in to chat about the Leafs’ lack of defensive discipline and his level of concern with Andersen’s recent struggles.

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.

Sportsnet NHL insider Chris Johnston joins JD Bunkis and Blake Murphy to discuss Toronto’s struggles leading into the All-Star Break and the team’s plans for the trade deadline. Later, Colby Armstrong, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, checks in to chat about losing his voice on national television and offers his thoughts on Toronto’s sporadic defensive play this season. 

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Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins JD Bunkis and guest host Blake Murphy in studio to discuss Sheldon Keefe’s frustration with his team’s immaturity, Frederik Andersen’s recent struggles, and William Nylander’s strong play this season.

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.

Ian Tulloch, host of the “Leafs Geeks” podcast, joins JD in studio to discuss Frederik Andersen’s workload, potential trade assets, and the development of Travis Dermott and Rasmus Sandin. Later, Andrew Berkshire, NHL scribe for Sportsnet, weighs in on Toronto’s blue line depth and Sheldon Keefe’s defensive schemes.

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.