Leafs Hour

Ben and JD discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-3 overtime win against the Oilers and Jack Campbell’s recent hot streak. Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, stops by to chat about John Tavares’ ice time, the Leafs’ evolving goaltending debate, and the team’s current blue line depth. Louie DeBrusk, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on Auston Matthews’ strong performance against Edmonton on Saturday, the Leafs’ dominance over the Oilers this season, and Toronto’s approach heading towards the trade deadline. 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kris Versteeg, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Ben and JD to discuss the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 overtime victory against the Senators on Thursday, Toronto’s goaltending situation, Sheldon Keefe’s recent line juggling, and officiating in the modern NHL. Later, the guys share their thoughts on the current depth of competition in the North Division and Auston Matthews playing through his nagging wrist injury. 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston joins Ben and JD to discuss the NHL no longer allowing Tim Peel to officiate games following his mic’d up incident on Tuesday, potential trade targets for the Maple Leafs, and Auston Matthews’ lingering wrist ailment. 

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Colby Armstrong, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on Frederik Andersen’s recent struggles, why Andersen is poised to turn things around, and the impact of Auston Matthews’ wrist injury. 

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Ben and JD discuss Jack Campbell’s shutout win over the Flames on Saturday and Frederik Andersen’s recent struggles. Sportsnet’s Justin Bourne shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation, Auston Matthews’ lingering wrist injury, and the pressure facing Kyle Dubas ahead of next month’s trade deadline. Barry Melrose, former NHL head coach and current ESPN analyst, weighs in on ESPN’s recent acquisition of NHL broadcasting rights, hockey culture in the United States, and potential trade targets for the Leafs. 

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Hockey Central’s Anthony Stewart chats about Wayne Simmonds impending return to the Maple Leafs’ lineup, how to deploy Zach Hyman, and the recent play of Frederik Andersen. Sportsnet’s Eric Francis assesses the trade market in the NHL’s North Division ahead of tonight’s Leafs-Flames game. Former NHL Head Coach Brent Sutter looks back on coaching the likes of Dion Phaneuf and TJ Brodie, discusses Darryl returning to coach the Flames, and if he’d like to see the North Division remain permanent.

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Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe-winning goaltender J-S Giguere discusses how he’s handled slumps in his career, and Frederik Andersen’s season to this point. Line Movement’s Nick Kypreos explains what type of player Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas should be looking to acquire.

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Ben and JD open the show reacting to the Buffalo Sabres firing Head Coach Ralph Krueger and Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas’ comments during his midseason media availability. Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston talks about Dubas’ willingness to trade a top prospect in the right deal, his comment that he is looking at forwards, and the available players mentioned in the rumour mill.

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NHL on Sportsnet‘s Mike Futa discusses what he thinks should be a priority at the trade deadline for the Maple Leafs, and the fluctuating prices at this time of year.

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Ben and JD open the show with their thoughts on the Maple Leafs, particularly their loss against the Jets which saw Winnipeg take five of a possible six points. Hockey Central‘s Justin Bourne analyzes the Maple Leafs need for a versatile penalty-killing forward, the decision to trade Mikko Lehtonen, and the recent stretch of goaltending from Frederik Andersen and Michael Hutchinson. Former Senators defenceman Marc Methot talks about wanting to re-ignite the Leafs-Senators rivalry, why Toronto is sorely missing Wayne Simmonds, and how to treat goaltenders when they’re struggling.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.