Leafs Hour

Hockey Central's Doug MacLean weighs in on Leafs lineup decisions heading into the playoffs, asks why Auston Matthews doesn't have more powerplay goals, discusses whether Toronto would prefer to play Boston or Tampa, and gives his Hart Trophy thoughts (6:29); The Toronto Star's Kevin McGran tackles the Leafs' depth and lineup decisions (35:15).

Todd Hlushko co-hosting: Leafs analyst Justin Bourne on whether Lightning or Bruins are a better opponent for Toronto in the 1st round, Andreas Borgman's play with the Marlies, Tomas Plekanec's struggling mightily, resting players vs. keeping rhythm, Mitch Marner looking great this season (2:21); Todd goes over one of the worst injuries of his playing career and argues for resting players to keep them healthy for the playoffs (28:22).

Todd Hlushko co-hosting: Leafs analyst Justin Bourne on whether Lightning or Bruins are a better opponent for Toronto in the 1st round, Andreas Borgman's play with the Marlies, Tomas Plekanec's struggling mightily, resting players vs. keeping rhythm, Mitch Marner looking great this season (2:21); Todd goes over one of the worst injuries of his playing career and argues for resting players to keep them healthy for the playoffs (28:22).

Former NHLer Matthew Barnaby on what playoff match-up he'd prefer for the Maple Leafs, keys to victory for the Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and what the Ottawa Senators are worth (3:04); Sportsnet 650's Andrew Walker joins the guys for a reunion, and discusses what life is like in Vancouver (23:03).

Former NHLer Matthew Barnaby on what playoff match-up he'd prefer for the Maple Leafs, keys to victory for the Leafs against the Tampa Bay Lightning, and what the Ottawa Senators are worth (3:04); Sportsnet 650's Andrew Walker joins the guys for a reunion, and discusses what life is like in Vancouver (23:03).

Hockey Central's Daren Millard on Nikita Zaitsev's rough season, the role for Leo Komorov, potential for Andreas Johnsson in April (5:29); Leafs radio voice Joe Bowen sets up the game vs. the Panthers (34:04).

Hockey Central's Daren Millard on Nikita Zaitsev's rough season, the role for Leo Komorov, potential for Andreas Johnsson in April (5:29); Leafs radio voice Joe Bowen sets up the game vs. the Panthers (34:04).

Leafs Nation's Todd Hlushko has some criticisms of the NHL playoff format and lays out his thoughts surrounding Toronto's depth with the Andreas Johnsson/Leo Komarov lineup decision (1:27); Jeff Veillette of FaceoffCircle.ca joins JD to break down his most recent piece on Leafs D Roman Polak and his improved play as of late (28:37).

Leafs Nation's Todd Hlushko has some criticisms of the NHL playoff format and lays out his thoughts surrounding Toronto's depth with the Andreas Johnsson/Leo Komarov lineup decision (1:27); Jeff Veillette of FaceoffCircle.ca joins JD to break down his most recent piece on Leafs D Roman Polak and his improved play as of late (28:37).

NHL analyst Justin Bourne on Mike Babcock's line decisions, the value of Sheldon Keefe, Patrick Marleau's leadership, Connor Brown's contributions (0:42); Buffalo News' Mike Harrington on the Sabres ahead of tilt with Maple Leafs (32:22).