Leafs Hour

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)!

Ian Tulloch, host of The Leafs Geeks podcast, breaks down game 1 of the Leafs season: Ron Hainsey's rough play, how good Travis Dermott looked, how Mike Babcock deployed his top 3 lines, the potential of the penalty kill, what line Tyler Ennis should be on, and if William Nylander's absence made a difference (3:30); Paul Bissonnette, former NHLer and host of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, talks about connecting with athletes by bringing a different media approach, and gives his thoughts on William Nylander's contract situation and how the team benefits to taking a team-friendly deal can outweigh the financial benefits (29:25).

Ian Tulloch, host of The Leafs Geeks podcast, breaks down game 1 of the Leafs season: Ron Hainsey's rough play, how good Travis Dermott looked, how Mike Babcock deployed his top 3 lines, the potential of the penalty kill, what line Tyler Ennis should be on, and if William Nylander's absence made a difference (3:30); Paul Bissonnette, former NHLer and host of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast, talks about connecting with athletes by bringing a different media approach, and gives his thoughts on William Nylander's contract situation and how the team benefits to taking a team-friendly deal can outweigh the financial benefits (29:25).

NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman discusses his latest piece on how the Leafs convinced John Tavares to come to Toronto, the idea that William Nylander is going to have to take less money for the greater good of the team, the influence of Nylander's dad on negotiations, Morgan Rielly's room for growth, and how Tavares signing in Toronto affects future free agents (1:20); The debut of a new segment: "So Many Questions"; Voice of the Maple Leafs Joe Bowen talks about his excitement for the season, how players deal with pressure and expectations, why Dermott and Kapanen are who he'll be watching out for, and who he thinks will win the Stanley Cup (33:25)

NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman discusses his latest piece on how the Leafs convinced John Tavares to come to Toronto, the idea that William Nylander is going to have to take less money for the greater good of the team, the influence of Nylander's dad on negotiations, Morgan Rielly's room for growth, and how Tavares signing in Toronto affects future free agents (1:20); The debut of a new segment: "So Many Questions"; Voice of the Maple Leafs Joe Bowen talks about his excitement for the season, how players deal with pressure and expectations, why Dermott and Kapanen are who he'll be watching out for, and who he thinks will win the Stanley Cup (33:25)

Sportsnet's Chris Johnston weighs in on Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's values, the William Nylander-Maple Leafs standoff, his season expectations for the team, the strong competition from Tampa Bay, the backup goalie situation, and Toronto's status as a destination team for players (4:04); Colby Armstrong of the NHL on Sportsnet has some thoughts on how Ben & JD should look during a promo shoot (32:47).

Sportsnet's Chris Johnston weighs in on Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner's values, the William Nylander-Maple Leafs standoff, his season expectations for the team, the strong competition from Tampa Bay, the backup goalie situation, and Toronto's status as a destination team for players (4:04); Colby Armstrong of the NHL on Sportsnet has some thoughts on how Ben & JD should look during a promo shoot (32:47).

Good Show's Leafs Analyst Justin Bourne looks at the Leafs defence after they shipped Connor Carrick to Dallas this morning, whether Frederik Gauthier could actually be suited to the 4th line, what Dubas moves look like vs. Babcock moves, and why Kasperi Kapanen & Morgan Reilly could be huge x-factors this year (2:09); Steve Dangle of the Steve Dangle Podcast discusses his new role on Sportsnet's Ice Surfing show on Twitter, why nobody is really freaking out about William Nylander yet, and what his thought's on the Leafs final roster are (32:10).

Good Show's Leafs Analyst Justin Bourne looks at the Leafs defence after they shipped Connor Carrick to Dallas this morning, whether Frederik Gauthier could actually be suited to the 4th line, what Dubas moves look like vs. Babcock moves, and why Kasperi Kapanen & Morgan Reilly could be huge x-factors this year (2:09); Steve Dangle of the Steve Dangle Podcast discusses his new role on Sportsnet's Ice Surfing show on Twitter, why nobody is really freaking out about William Nylander yet, and what his thought's on the Leafs final roster are (32:10).

Season finale: Leafs analyst Justin Bourne (0:52) & Sportsnet's Sr. hockey writer Chris Johnston (28:57) on the season that was for the Maple Leafs and what needs to be addressed for 2018-19.