Leafs Hour

Leafs analyst Justin Bourne discusses the high expectations for the Leafs this post-season, Tomas Plekanec's play, John Tavares's upcoming off-season, potential passing of the torch to Kyle Dubas (4:38); Sean McIndoe, AKA 'Down Goes Brown,' on storylines for remainder of Leafs' season (32:43).

NHL analyst Justin Bourne on concerns with Ron Hainsey & Nikita Zaitsev, long contracts, future for Maple Leafs management, Lou Lamoriello's tenure (1:36); NHL on Sportsnet's Colby Armstrong on trade deadline fun, outdoor games (32:28).

NHL analyst Justin Bourne on concerns with Ron Hainsey & Nikita Zaitsev, long contracts, future for Maple Leafs management, Lou Lamoriello's tenure (1:36); NHL on Sportsnet's Colby Armstrong on trade deadline fun, outdoor games (32:28).

Former NHLer Marc Savard joins Ben and JD in-studio for the full hour to talk trade deadline decisions, the Bruins season, Maple Leafs roster moves, and the new stick taping video craze (0:39); Jeff Marek, host of "31 Thoughts: The Podcast," and Hockey Central Saturday, on the broadcasting industry, who his favourite players around the league to watch are, how far the Penguins can go, and how much the Leafs are playing Frederik Andersen (24:17).

Former NHLer Marc Savard joins Ben and JD in-studio for the full hour to talk trade deadline decisions, the Bruins season, Maple Leafs roster moves, and the new stick taping video craze (0:39); Jeff Marek, host of "31 Thoughts: The Podcast," and Hockey Central Saturday, on the broadcasting industry, who his favourite players around the league to watch are, how far the Penguins can go, and how much the Leafs are playing Frederik Andersen (24:17).

Hockey Central's Daren Millard gives a behind-the-scenes recap of deadline day and lays out why some teams made moves, why some didn't, and why Mike Green didn't end up in Toronto (2:31); Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber talks about his 3/4 NHL season awards and which teams look better today than they did before trade deadline (32:44).

Hockey Central's Daren Millard gives a behind-the-scenes recap of deadline day and lays out why some teams made moves, why some didn't, and why Mike Green didn't end up in Toronto (2:31); Hockey Night in Canada's David Amber talks about his 3/4 NHL season awards and which teams look better today than they did before trade deadline (32:44).

Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos gives his thoughts on Nikita Zaitsev's play, William Nylander's opportunities to play centre, and Mike Babcock's unpredictable lineup decisions (3:23); Todd Hlushko, co-host of Leafs Nation, gives his thoughts on Timothy Liljegren, how the Olympics turned out, and how Zaitsev and Nylander have been playing (27:32).

Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos gives his thoughts on Nikita Zaitsev's play, William Nylander's opportunities to play centre, and Mike Babcock's unpredictable lineup decisions (3:23); Todd Hlushko, co-host of Leafs Nation, gives his thoughts on Timothy Liljegren, how the Olympics turned out, and how Zaitsev and Nylander have been playing (27:32).

Sportsnet contributor Andrew Berkshire breaks down the biggest trades at the NHL trade deadline and the tricky position the Leafs find themselves in in a crowded Eastern Conference, looks at the underrated yet flawed Leafs defence core, and tells you what impact Tomas Plekanec will actually have on the team (7:05); Florida Panthers Director of Player Development and former Maple Leaf Bryan McCabe discusses his role in Florida, what he thinks of the Leafs this year, and what it's like to be dealt at the NHL trade deadline (32:40).