Leafs Hour

NHL on Sportsnet's Doug MacLean gives his thoughts on the growing Auston Matthews-Connor McDavid comparisons, hair styles, whether Kapanen will stay with Matthews if/when Nylander comes back, whether Nylander can possibly fit in with the future Leafs anymore, and if Morgan Rielly has made the leap to superstar this season (1:56); Ian Tulloch, host of The Leafs Geeks podcast, is happy that Dermott will have a chance to play on the right side because it could mean he takes over Ron Hainsey's spot, and goes over how high Kasperi Kapenen's ceiling is (33:03).

NHL Insider Chris Johnston weighs in on the ceiling for how many goals Auston Matthews will score, what he's changed to set him up for a monster year, how the 3rd line is currently flying under the radar, the extreme offensive potential of the team, and Mike Babcock's growing trust in Travis Dermott (2:42); Sportsnet hockey analyst Andrew Berkshire examines how Auston Matthews drives scoring chances, whether Zach Hyman is miscast on his line, and why the Leafs don't need to focus on making long stretch passes (30:54).

NHL Insider Chris Johnston weighs in on the ceiling for how many goals Auston Matthews will score, what he's changed to set him up for a monster year, how the 3rd line is currently flying under the radar, the extreme offensive potential of the team, and Mike Babcock's growing trust in Travis Dermott (2:42); Sportsnet hockey analyst Andrew Berkshire examines how Auston Matthews drives scoring chances, whether Zach Hyman is miscast on his line, and why the Leafs don't need to focus on making long stretch passes (30:54).

The Athletic's Justin Bourne on an incredible start to the season for Auston Matthews, the play of the blue line, and a big opportunity for Kasperi Kapanen (2:22); Steve Dangle (The Steve Dangle Podcast) joins the show to preview the season premiere of Sportsnet's Ice Surfing (34:42).

The Athletic's Justin Bourne on an incredible start to the season for Auston Matthews, the play of the blue line, and a big opportunity for Kasperi Kapanen (2:22); Steve Dangle (The Steve Dangle Podcast) joins the show to preview the season premiere of Sportsnet's Ice Surfing (34:42).

Gord Stellick and Marc Savard break down the Leafs 7-4 victory over the Stars.

Gord Stellick, co host of Leafs Nation on an up and down weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs with a loss to Ottawa followed up by a crazy win in Chicago. JD Bunkis calls in to stick up for Garret Sparks after a rough 2018 debut in Chicago and wonders if Tyler Ennis will be moved off of Auston Matthews line in favour of Kasperi Kapanen (26:50).

Gord Stellick, co host of Leafs Nation on an up and down weekend for the Toronto Maple Leafs with a loss to Ottawa followed up by a crazy win in Chicago. JD Bunkis calls in to stick up for Garret Sparks after a rough 2018 debut in Chicago and wonders if Tyler Ennis will be moved off of Auston Matthews line in favour of Kasperi Kapanen (26:50).

Leafs hour kicks off with former NHL veteran Matthew Barnaby who explained that young players are still going to side with their parents over their agents in contract negotiations, (2:44) and concludes with the new host of Hockey Central Saturday, Rob Pizzo (28:31)!

Leafs hour kicks off with former NHL veteran Matthew Barnaby who explained that young players are still going to side with their parents over their agents in contract negotiations, (2:44) and concludes with the new host of Hockey Central Saturday Rob Pizzo (28:31)!