Leafs Hour

Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston joins Ben & JD to discuss the legacy of the North Division, Montreal’s playoff success, Zach Hyman’s future, and the Maple Leafs’ potential targets in free agency. 

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Ben & JD share their thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens punching their ticket to the semi-final round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and residual pain for Maple Leafs fans. Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses the Habs’ heightened confidence after their opening round win over Toronto, Montreal’s dominant sweep of the Jets, and why the Habs’ style is conducive to playoff success. 

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Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben & JD to discuss his lasting takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ playoff exit, what went wrong against the Canadiens, Mitch Marner’s lack of accountability, Zach Hyman’s value on the open market, and Toronto’s top priorities this off-season.

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Ben & JD discuss the latest speculation surrounding Zach Hyman’s free agent value and his future in Toronto. Shane O’Brien, former NHL defenceman and co-host of the Missin’ Curfew podcast, stops by to chat about Mark Scheifele’s four-game suspension for his hit on Jake Evans, Mitch Marner’s recent playoff struggles, and the Leafs’ quest to develop a “killer instinct.”

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Ben & JD share their takeaways from the Maple Leafs’ end-of-season media session on Wednesday. Elliotte Friedman, co-host of 31 Thoughts: The Podcast, weighs in on the messaging from the Leafs’ front office, the team’s lack of a “killer instinct,” and the criticism levied against Mitch Marner. Steve Dangle, co-host of The Steve Dangle Podcast, chats about his frustration regarding the Leafs’ latest playoff disappointment, the team’s salary cap crunch, and Toronto’s top priorities heading into the off-season.

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Ben & JD discuss their expectations for the Maple Leafs’ end-of-season media sessions and the big questions facing general manager Kyle Dubas. Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston stops by to chat about Mitch Marner’s future, the Leafs’ top priorities this off-season, and Zach Hyman’s impending free agency situation. 

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Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Leafs’ Game 7 loss to the Canadiens, the lack of urgency from Toronto’s top stars, and Mitch Marner’s extended sample size of playoff struggles. Later, the guys sift through some texts and tweets from Leafs Nation. Kris Versteeg, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on Sheldon Keefe’s lack of adjustments, the Leafs’ power play woes this season, Marner’s future in Toronto, and the team’s poor body language. Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and Direct of Hockey Operations for Line Movement, chimes in on the Leafs squandering a marquee opportunity to emerge from the North Division, the big picture questions heading into the off-season, and the Maple Leafs’ lingering salary cap issues.

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Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, joins Ben and JD to discuss the Leafs’ Game 6 loss to the Canadiens on Saturday, Toronto’s history of Game 7 disappointments, why tonight’s series-deciding game could be a legacy-defining moment for Auston Matthews & Mitch Marner, and Sheldon Keefe’s lineup decisions for Game 7. Bruce Boudreau, former NHL head coach and current NHL Network analyst, stops by to chat about his experience coaching in Game 7s and the Leafs’ issue with slow starts. P.A. Parenteau, former NHL forward and analyst for TVA Sports, weighs in on Carey Price’s stellar play in this series and the pressure facing Toronto heading into Game 7. Justin Williams, former NHL forward, three-time Stanley Cup champion, and current special advisor for the Carolina Hurricanes, chimes in on his mindset thriving in Game 7 situations and the importance of veteran leadership in elimination games.

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Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Leafs’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens in Game 5, Toronto’s slow start on Thursday night, and the return of fans for Game 6 in Montreal. David Amber, studio host for the NHL on Sportsnet, weighs in on Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner’s struggles in this series against Montreal, and the biggest storylines heading into Game 6. Colby Armstrong, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses Rasmus Sandin’s defensive lapses in Game 5, William Nylander’s hot start to the playoffs, and his omission from the Leafs’ top power play unit. 

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It’s Maple Leafs playoff game day! Ben & JD discuss the Leafs seeking their first playoff series win since 2004 and John Tavares returning to the ice on Thursday morning. Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston checks in from Scotiabank Arena to discuss Tavares’ brief on-ice workout this morning, the next steps in his recovery, Nick Foligno’s injury status, and the potential fallout for the Canadiens if they lose this series. Marc Methot, former NHL defenceman and co-host of the Wally and Methot podcast, opines about the Leafs’ dominance against Montreal, the Canadiens’ lack of offensive production, Jason Spezza’s strong start to the playoffs, and Wayne Gretzky’s decision to join TNT.

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