Leafs Hour

Ian Tulloch of the Leafs Geeks podcast breaks down John Tavares' success, why Morgan Rielly belongs in the conversation of best offensive defencemen but isn't quite at Norris-level yet, the importance of the stretch pass, why Patrick Marleau is no longer a play-driver but still has finishing ability, and how much better Travis Dermott is getting every game (7:30); David Amber of NHL on Sportsnet has thoughts on the shows music selection, why the Kings and California teams aren't scary like the used to be, and Morgan Rielly's skill is undeniable (31:53).

Ian Tulloch of the Leafs Geeks podcast breaks down John Tavares' success, why Morgan Rielly belongs in the conversation of best offensive defencemen but isn't quite at Norris-level yet, the importance of the stretch pass, why Patrick Marleau is no longer a play-driver but still has finishing ability, and how much better Travis Dermott is getting every game (7:30); David Amber of NHL on Sportsnet has thoughts on the shows music selection, why the Kings and California teams aren't scary like the used to be, and Morgan Rielly's skill is undeniable (31:53).

Marc Savard, co-host of Leafs Nation, on what it's like for players to go on a west coast road trip, Garrett Sparks's poor early season performances, how odd goalies usually are, how much William Nylander is missing out right now, and having coffee naps (1:05); NHL on Sportsnet's John Shannon discusses hanging out with Ben's dad, when a Nylander deal should have been completed, who might be interested, and what Mitch Marner's next contract number might look like (31:32).

Marc Savard, co-host of Leafs Nation, on what it's like for players to go on a west coast road trip, Garrett Sparks's poor early season performances, how odd goalies usually are, how much William Nylander is missing out right now, and having coffee naps (1:05); NHL on Sportsnet's John Shannon discusses hanging out with Ben's dad, when a Nylander deal should have been completed, who might be interested, and what Mitch Marner's next contract number might look like (31:32).

Good Show's Leafs Analyst Justin Bourne breaks down the Leafs back-up goalie situation, whether Freddy Andersen should be playing as much as he is, what the next steps are in the William Nylander saga, who will be blamed if it goes even further south, and what the Leafs would need in a trade (7:17); Sportsnet's Andrew Berkshire broke down what William Nylander's contract should be worth based on statistics and comparables, and it seems as if his reported ask is above his pay grade (35:59).

Good Show's Leafs Analyst Justin Bourne breaks down the Leafs back-up goalie situation, whether Freddy Andersen should be playing as much as he is, what the next steps are in the William Nylander saga, who will be blamed if it goes even further south, and what the Leafs would need in a trade (7:17); Sportsnet's Andrew Berkshire broke down what William Nylander's contract should be worth based on statistics and comparables, and it seems as if his reported ask is above his pay grade (35:59).

Ben & JD give their thoughts on Freddy Andersen's heavy workload (02:48); NHL on Sportsnet's Colby Armstrong just got back from visiting Andrew Walker in Vancouver, and he breaks down the Pittsburgh Penguins struggles, whether players could use more days off, how Auston Matthews recovery is going, why the offense is drying up a bit, and how good a back-up goalie needs to be if he's not a locker room guy (05:34); Good Show's Totally Original Survey Game Show (32:10)

Ben & JD give their thoughts on Freddy Andersen's heavy workload (02:48); NHL on Sportsnet's Colby Armstrong just got back from visiting Andrew Walker in Vancouver, and he breaks down the Pittsburgh Penguins struggles, whether players could use more days off, how Auston Matthews recovery is going, why the offense is drying up a bit, and how good a back-up goalie needs to be if he's not a locker room guy (05:34); Good Show's Totally Original Survey Game Show (32:10)

Sportsnet's Doug MacLean says the Leafs aren't shopping Nylander but they're definitely listening to offers, offer sheets aren't done often because they're dumb and not because there's a code around them, and Toronto's bottom 6 currently aren't talented enough to make each other better (2:10); Former Leafs goalie Ed Belfour joins Ben & JD to talks about his new venture into creating Belfour Spirits Distillery, how he decided to sell some of his hockey memorabilia to fund the business, how much he still loves playoff hockey, and what a dream come true it was for him to play in Toronto (25:30)

Sportsnet's Doug MacLean says the Leafs aren't shopping Nylander but they're definitely listening to offers, offer sheets aren't done often because they're dumb and not because there's a code around them, and Toronto's bottom 6 currently aren't talented enough to make each other better (2:10); Former Leafs goalie Ed Belfour joins Ben & JD to talks about his new venture into creating Belfour Spirits Distillery, how he decided to sell some of his hockey memorabilia to fund the business, how much he still loves playoff hockey, and what a dream come true it was for him to play in Toronto (25:30)