Leafs Hour

Former NHLer Mike Zigomanis joins Rob & Travis in-studio to break down the improvement in William Nylander's play and his path to proper conditioning, why Mitch Marner is more dangerous when he's shooting, how Connor Brown filled in for Zach Hyman, the evolution of "toughness" in the lineup, why Marleau and Kadri have such good chemistry, and how important tomorrow's showdown with Tampa Bay is (0:29); Sean McIndoe, AKA Down Goes Brown, discusses his latest piece for The Athletic surrounding the Stanley Cup potential of the Leafs & the Lightning (33:36).

Former NHLer Mike Zigomanis joins Rob & Travis in-studio to break down the improvement in William Nylander's play and his path to proper conditioning, why Mitch Marner is more dangerous when he's shooting, how Connor Brown filled in for Zach Hyman, the evolution of "toughness" in the lineup, why Marleau and Kadri have such good chemistry, and how important tomorrow's showdown with Tampa Bay is (0:29); Sean McIndoe, AKA Down Goes Brown, discusses his latest piece for The Athletic surrounding the Stanley Cup potential of the Leafs & the Lightning (33:36).

Breaking Blue Jays news interrupts the opening of Leafs Hour: Troy Tulowitzki has been released (0:28); Sportsnet's Chris Johnston previews tonight's Leafs match-up with the Hurricanes, and dives into roster upgrades, expectations, and why he can't shake his cold (4:58); Professional Hockey Player and Journalist Jordan Samuels-Thomas describes what it's like to play in a European league, recalls his games against William Nylander in the AHL, and discusses why young NHL stars are tying their skates differently (31:28).

Breaking Blue Jays news interrupts the opening of Leafs Hour: Troy Tulowitzki has been released (0:28); Sportsnet's Chris Johnston previews tonight's Leafs match-up with the Hurricanes, and dives into roster upgrades, expectations, and why he can't shake his cold (4:58); Professional Hockey Player and Journalist Jordan Samuels-Thomas describes what it's like to play in a European league, recalls his games against William Nylander in the AHL, and discusses why young NHL stars are tying their skates differently (31:28).

Ben is back from vacation and former NHLer Anthony Stewart is filling in for JD Bunkis all show long: Good Show's Leafs Analyst Justin Bourne thinks Hyman's 2-game suspension is a bit excessive, the Leafs toughness is going to come from unexpected places, Connor Brown is versatile and will do whatever Babcock needs from him, Nylander hasn't done anything of note yet, and Mike Babcock still doesn't trust Garret Sparks (5:00); Ian Tulloch of The Leafs Geeks Podcast and the Mississauga Steelheads Analytics Department says the Leafs still have elite potential but Frederik Andersen has been masking some of their flaws, Nylander is starting to look a little more like himself, Auston Matthews shooting percentage isn't sustainable but he'll still score like crazy, and Travis Dermott has been having some growing pains lately (30:13).

Ben is back from vacation and former NHLer Anthony Stewart is filling in for JD Bunkis all show long: Good Show's Leafs Analyst Justin Bourne thinks Hyman's 2-game suspension is a bit excessive, the Leafs toughness is going to come from unexpected places, Connor Brown is versatile and will do whatever Babcock needs from him, Nylander hasn't done anything of note yet, and Mike Babcock still doesn't trust Garret Sparks (5:00); Ian Tulloch of The Leafs Geeks Podcast and the Mississauga Steelheads Analytics Department says the Leafs still have elite potential but Frederik Andersen has been masking some of their flaws, Nylander is starting to look a little more like himself, Auston Matthews shooting percentage isn't sustainable but he'll still score like crazy, and Travis Dermott has been having some growing pains lately (30:13).

NHL on Sportsnet's Colby Armstrong is impressed with Marc Savard's insider status, gives his own thoughts on the lack of response around the hit on Matthews and why Garret Sparks faces so much pressure every time he plays, and how long it will take for Nylander to get back in game-shape (4:00); JD & Ashley look at expectations for Nylander for the rest of the season and give their own thoughts on how long it will take for he and the roster to gel together.

NHL on Sportsnet's Colby Armstrong is impressed with Marc Savard's insider status, gives his own thoughts on the lack of response around the hit on Matthews and why Garret Sparks faces so much pressure every time he plays, and how long it will take for Nylander to get back in game-shape (4:00); JD & Ashley look at expectations for Nylander for the rest of the season and give their own thoughts on how long it will take for he and the roster to gel together.

Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston thinks Nylander is already in the lineup because he's just waited so long to play, lines will be fluid tonight in case Nylander gets tired, Sparks is playing tonight to give Andersen a break, it wouldn't make any sense to trade Nylander's contract down the road, the Josh Leivo trade really was Kyle Dubas honouring his word, and the Seattle expansion draft probably won't be as bountiful as the Vegas one was (4:35); Michael Traikos, National Hockey Writer for Postmedia, is looking forward to seeing how the Leafs lines shake out, thinks trade speculation is a bit early, and believes Kyle Dubas came out of the Nylander negotiations looking better than ever (30:54).

Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston thinks Nylander is already in the lineup because he's just waited so long to play, lines will be fluid tonight in case Nylander gets tired, Sparks is playing tonight to give Andersen a break, it wouldn't make any sense to trade Nylander's contract down the road, the Josh Leivo trade really was Kyle Dubas honouring his word, and the Seattle expansion draft probably won't be as bountiful as the Vegas one was (4:35); Michael Traikos, National Hockey Writer for Postmedia, is looking forward to seeing how the Leafs lines shake out, thinks trade speculation is a bit early, and believes Kyle Dubas came out of the Nylander negotiations looking better than ever (30:54).