Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are joined in-studio by NHL on TNT's Darren Pang who is in Toronto to cover tonight's Leafs game against the Chicago Blackhawks. They tee up the game, reflect on recent trade deadline rumours and answer listener questions (3:48). Mark Lazerus, Blackhawks reporter for The Athletic, discusses the developping reports surrounding a Patrick Kane trade, where Jonathan Toews fits in and the fan perspective of the rebuild (47:10). Kyper, Bourne and Sam close on a coversation about why the Leafs struggle against poor performing teams, the team getting passed by Tampa in the standings and the new league trend of players being scratched for 'trade related reasons.'

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee celebrate Valentine's day by reliving Kyper and Sammy's date night at the Leafs Gala yesterday, sharing some interesting stories from the events. Justin reveals his newly released book 'Down and Back,' and goes over the writing process. They are joined by Michael Futa (22:09) who give his take on the deadline from an executive's POV, contracts the Leafs need to consider before making a big deal and which players they should target. The Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna joins the show (42:25) to discuss the Leafs' netminding situation; Matt Murray's improved season still not enough, if Joseph Woll could be the backup come playoffs and if the team should be looking for goalies at the deadline. Later, Ian Mendes, Senators reporter for The Athletic, breaks down the looming sale of the team, the Ryan Reynolds aspect and Ottawa's chances of cracking the playoff picture (1:09:07).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with a brief look back at the Super Bowl and the controversial end to the game before checking in on the Leafs' home-and-home over the weekend against Columbus. They discuss the team's effort levels against poorer teams, William Nylander showing his greasy side and the problems with the bottom six. Then, former NHLer Anthony Stewart discusses the conditioning challenge coming back from the All-Star break, the importance of Michael Bunting's antics and assesses Sheldon Keefe's season (41:44). Long-standing NHL head coach and NHL Network's Bruce Boudreau breaks down Keefe's comments about effort and passion, what the Leafs need to do at the deadline and shares some stories and the challenges he faced from his time in Vancouver (1:04:54). Kyper, Bourne and Sam close with a chat about available defencemen at the deadline and their pricetags.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin off-the-rails Friday by reviewing Kyle Dubas' press conference where he addresses questions surrounding the goalie group, hints at targeting a non-rental blueliner like Jakob Chychrun at the deadline and the growth of the Leafs over his tenure as GM. Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick joins the conversation (42:21) and discusses the pressure on Dubas this season, who the Leafs should target at the deadline and who they can feel good about giving up. Next, Blue Jackets reporter for The Athletic Aaron Portzline joins the show (1:06:11) to tee up tonight and tommorrow's Leafs games against Columbus, and talks about the team's dissapointing season so far and how they turn it around in the coming years. The guys conclude with reactions to the Vladimir Tarasenko trade, Patrick Kane's comments about it and some fan questions.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick things off by making the comparison between the NBA (and the impending trade deadline) and the NHL. Plus, were people 'not in the moment' when LeBron James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record, and would the same thing happen if Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals scored record in the NHL? Later, Sportlogiq's Mike Kelly drops by to chat NHL awards, including where guys like Erik Karlsson, Owen Power and Linus Ullmark fall in the rankings (41:19). Plus, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala discusses the current Leafs prospects, including whether or not Matthew Knies could make a difference soon enough, and which other prospects have any value when it comes to trades (64:51). To wrap up, Sam delivers some fake Leafs trades to be evaluated.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee catch up on the return of NHL action with potentially the game of the season so far between the Clagary Flames and New York Rangers, Jacob Trouba's monster checks and why fights are still necessary. Former Flyers defenceman Chris Therien joins the show (22:23) to discuss the NHL's shifting hitting culture, John Tortorella's letter to Flyers season ticket holders and what their rebuild will look like. Afterward, former head coach Ken Hitchcock breaks down the evolution of hockey over the last 20 years and what's spearheaded that change (41:12). Later, the New York Post's Larry Brooks shares his thoughts (1:07:29) on the Flames/Rangers game, the NHLPA's likely new director and who the Rangers should and can go after at the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with a critical look at All-Star weekend, the good, the bad, if the NHL tried too hard to please too many people and what they can do to improve the events next year in Toronto. Former Leafs GM Dave Nonis (21:01) joins the discussion and also shares how the Leafs are approaching the deadline from a front office point of view, their biggest need and what it would take to trade away Matthew Knies. Flames columnist for Sportsnet.ca Eric Francis hops on the show (44:28) to discuss Calgary's season outlook after the All-Star break, the reasons the team has dissapointed this season and what additions they can make to turn it around. Later, Kyper, Bourne and Sam are briefly joined by Kevin Kurz of The Athletic (1:06:31) to break down Bo Horvat's contract extension and Lou Lamoriello's very 'un-Lou' comments about it.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the Friday edition show giving their grades on the Maple Leafs roster at the NHL All-Star break including their assessment of the top six, why they're leaning on Auston Matthews and William Nylander too much, why they're unimpressed with the bottom six, and how the defensive core has performed so far this season. Then, Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick (21:53) jumps on to chat about his weekend in Florida for the festivities, if there's a change in approach with talking to players during media day, and what he thinks about the league continuing with a 3-on-3 game to cap off the weekend. Doug Maclean stops by for his weekly chat (41:47) to share his experience coaching the All-Star game, his son Clark receiving a game-worn jersey from Wayne Gretzky, and why the weekend is important for the players and the league. Sportsnet's Chris Cuthbert joins the boys (1:06:28) to discuss if he feels any pressure to side with the Canadian teams during his broadcasts and his expectations on how the skills competition will play out. To wrap up, the guys answer listeners' questions!

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Nick Kypreos is back alongside Justin Bourne and Sam McKee, as the guys discuss the Leafs getting slammed in their final game before the All-Star Break by the Boston Bruins. They bring on former NHLer Luke Gazdic to discuss the Leafs' performance, the bottom six and how they're used, and the importance of veteran lineups balancing out the younger players (41:26). Afterwards, NHL Network's Brian Lawton stops by to discuss the potential for a busy trade market, how difficult it would be to acquire a goaltender, and which teams are primed to be aggressive before the deadline (1:00:13).

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee - once again filling in for Nick Kypreos - open with a look at tonight's Leafs game against the Boston Bruins and Brad Marchand getting the trash talk in early. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (19:58) discusses the trade market options for the Leafs after the Horvat trade, Marchand's antics and how they overshadow his skill, and if the Leafs catch the Bruins in the standings. Later, David Amber (42:06) from Florida gets us set for the All Star Weekend festivities, what's new and how the NHL is increasing player/fan engagement. Afterward, former NHL goalie and NESN studio analyst Andrew Raycroft (1:06:01) breaks down the Bruins' keys to success this season, where they are most vulnerable and David Pastrňák's future in Boston. Finally, Ben Ennis stops by the studio (1:36:36) to talk about his backyard rink project.

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