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).

'31 Thoughts: The Podcast' co-host Jeff Marek talks about hosting a Sportsnet Twitter show, how the Leafs are close to the NHL's elite but not quite there yet, James van Riemsdyk's future, and Calgary's disappointing season (1:33); Sportsnet.ca hockey scribe Luke Fox weighs in on JVR's usage, and Auston Matthews incredible goal-scoring (32:21).

'31 Thoughts: The Podcast' co-host Jeff Marek talks about hosting a Sportsnet Twitter show, how the Leafs are close to the NHL's elite but not quite there yet, James van Riemsdyk's future, and Calgary's disappointing season (1:33); Sportsnet.ca hockey scribe Luke Fox weighs in on JVR's usage, and Auston Matthews incredible goal-scoring (32:21).

Daren Millard on tonight's game vs. the Predators, Frederik Andersen's underlying numbers, Auston Matthews & Nikita Zaitsev returning from injury (6:41); Leafs Nation co-host Todd Hlushko discusses Zaitsev coming back and Leo Komarov's place in the lineup (31:55).

Daren Millard on tonight's game vs. the Predators, Frederik Andersen's underlying numbers, Auston Matthews & Nikita Zaitsev returning from injury (6:41); Leafs Nation co-host Todd Hlushko discusses Zaitsev coming back and Leo Komarov's place in the lineup (31:55).

Steve Dangle weighs in on whether he'd rather face the Bruins or the Lightning in the playoffs, JVR's goal scoring, and Zach Hyman's reputation (3:11); NHL on SN's Colby Armstrong discusses the mysteries of lakes and a bit of hockey (21:21); Matthew Coller of ESPN joins to talk about potential bounceback teams next year who are currently having bad seasons (34:31).

Steve Dangle weighs in on whether he'd rather face the Bruins or the Lightning in the playoffs, JVR's goal scoring, and Zach Hyman's reputation (3:11); NHL on SN's Colby Armstrong discusses the mysteries of lakes and a bit of hockey (21:21); Matthew Coller of ESPN joins to talk about potential bounceback teams next year who are currently having bad seasons (34:31).

Sportsnet's Sr. hockey writer Chris Johnston talks about the dicey situation the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators are in and the latest news from the NHL GM Meetings, including ideas surrounding goal call controversies and playoff formatting (2:27); NHL insider Glenn Healy joins from Florida to talk airlines and backup goalies (36:40).

Sportsnet's Sr. hockey writer Chris Johnston talks about the dicey situation the Calgary Flames and Ottawa Senators are in and the latest news from the NHL GM Meetings, including ideas surrounding goal call controversies and playoff formatting (2:27); NHL insider Glenn Healy joins from Florida to talk airlines and backup goalies (36:40).

Maple Leafs Analyst Justin Bourne joins to talk Tiger Woods, next year's Maple Leafs backup goalie options, William Nylander's continued potential at centre, Andreas Johnsson's role going forward, and Timothy Liljegren's development (1:55); Michael Traikos of Postmedia discusses the latest on goalie interference rules and Leafs lineup decisions (31:42).