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Former NHL goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valliquette (3:35) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to discuss Connor Hellebuyck's debut with the New Jersey Devils against the Dallas Stars, the challenges the coaching staff and the goaltender face for his first game of the new season, Michal Postava's winning his first NHL start against the visiting Edmonton Oilers, which goaltender could use a change to a new team, why Jacob Fowler could use more starts for Montreal, Sergei Bobrovsky's regression, and if there's a team that missed their chance at getting a high calibre goaltender like Hellebuyck. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee chat about Carter Hart exiting Vegas Golden Knights' practice with an apparent injury and continue their conversation on the Oilers losing their second game in a row. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Flames in Calgary. They discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's performance and his comments after the game, Easton Cowan's highs and lows, Kirill Marchenko's injury, and Auston Matthews' costly penalties. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox stops by (36:39) to discuss the Leafs' setback in Calgary, the plan in net after Bobrovsky's rough night, potential call-up options after Marchenko's injury and whether Gavin McKenna can fill that spot in the top six.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL Network analyst and former NHLer Jason Demers (3:27) to weigh in on the New Jersey Devils-Winnipeg Jets trade that involved Connor Hellebuyck, expectations for the goaltender for the 2026-27 season, the precedent Connor's trade request has set for players in the future, if no-move clauses will continue to be negotiated in contracts, where will Dylan Larkin play next, and the Detroit Red Wings' priorities in a return. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Quinn Hughes' return to Vancouver to face his former team for the first time and Hellebuyck's comments on getting trade to New Jersey and his time with the Jets. 

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne catch up with Sam McKee after he was in Edmonton to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs' 7-2 win over the Oilers on Saturday. They discuss the complete team effort, Morgan Rielly's resurgence, Jack Roslovic's impact on the top line, Gavin McKenna's usage, Easton Cowan's leap, and the penalty kill nearing on 'historic' territory. Later, Eric Francis (37:00) stops by to help tee up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Calgary Flames, and he discusses Devin Cooley becoming must-watch on and off the ice, Zayne Parekh's upside, and how Šimon Nemec has been settling in.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi react to the Winnipeg Jets trading Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils in today's blockbuster deal before welcoming Sportsnet NHL insider and 32 Thoughts host Elliotte Friedman (11:51) to help break it down. They discuss the timing of the trade, the Jets' return, the Sabres' proposal, and how the NHL's player empowerment era is hurting teams like Winnipeg. Then, Friedge shares the latest on the situation in Detroit with Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, and whether New Jersey could be loading up for another big move. Later, Nick, Justin and Daniele listen to and break down sound from Kevin Cheveldayoff's press conference today before taking your questions and comments on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and fill-in producer Daniele Franceschi recap the Maple Leafs' 5-4 win against the visiting New York Rangers, Troy Stecher netting the game-winning goal late in the third period, the reaction from the Leafs' bench, how Jim Hiller has envisioned his fourth line, the team calling up defensemen Dakota Mermis and Cole McWard after Marshall Rifai & Nick Blankenburg have been placed on injured reserve, and why they did not recall Ben Danford. Then, Leafs radio colour analyst and former NHL goaltender Jim Ralph (28:10) joins Nick and Justin to weigh in on the game against New York, if Sergei Bobrovsky has lived up to his expectations, the state of Toronto's d-core, how the team's identity has changed throughout the lineup, why he thinks save percentage has gone down drastically, and Leafs' first meeting against the Edmonton Oilers. 

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Doug MacLean, former NHL president, general manager and head coach joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne in-studio (0:28) to discuss his new book 'Game Day', building relationships, balancing the competition between the general managers and agreeing to making a trade to help the team, player empowerment when he was in the league vs. today's game, and his transition into working in sports media. Then, the guys talk about Brady Tkachuk's reception in his return to face his former team in Ottawa. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee continue the conversation on the Senators' win, Tim Stützle's statement game, and Linus Ullmark's injury. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the New York Rangers. They discuss Jake McCabe returning to practice after taking a high stick to the eye, Auston Matthews' early-season resurgence, and whether Brady Tkachuk's welcome back to Ottawa was harsher than John Tavares' reception on Long Island. Then, MSG Rangers analyst Dave Maloney stops by (31:08) to reflect on the life and legacy of former Ranger Ron Duguay before discussing what the Leafs can expect against New York, Dylan Garand's hot run in relief of the injured Igor Shesterkin, Adam Fox's return to his Norris-level form, and Alexis Lafrenière's strong start.

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Sportsnet and ESPN NHL analyst Ray Ferraro joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne for his new biweekly appearance (5:08)! They discuss Brady Tkachuk's much-anticipated return to Ottawa, the Senators players hosting him for a pre-game dinner, Dylan Larkin expanding his trade list, the situation in Winnipeg with Connor Hellebuyck's suspension set to end, whether Devon Levi is the long-term answer for the Oilers in net, and whether the Bruins' hot start is sustainable. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to listen to Tkachuk's pre-game availability, revisit what led to the trade, and share what they expect from the game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show recapping the Maple Leafs' 6-2 win over the Blue Jackets in Columbus, Matthew Knies and Kirill Marchenko facing off their former teams for the first time, why there's a culture problem in Rick Bowness' locker room, Easton Cowan logging his first three-point game, an early evaluation of the Jim Hiller Leafs, and Jake McCabe's injury. Then, former Leafs general manager Gord Stellick joins the guys (30:13) to chat about Auston Matthews' performance so far this season, running Cowan and Gavin McKenna full-time on the top six lines, why not developing a defenseman has hurt the team long-term, Nick Paul slotting in for the injured John Tavares, strong penalty kill early, Sergei Bobrovsky's starts, and how many boxes has Hiller checked off as the first-time head coach.

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