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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with Sportsnet reporter Sean Reynolds, who shares his thoughts on Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck inking extensions with the Jets, how the mood has changed in Winnipeg and tees up tonight’s game between the Penguins and Blackhawks in Connor Bedard’s much anticipated NHL debut. Then, more on the Penguins with their new GM and president Kyle Dubas, what to expect from Sidney Crosby in year 19 and if Erik Karlsson can replicate his most recent Norris-winning season (31:43). Finally, a look at the Leafs' blueline with John Klingberg, the Golden Knights get their Stanley Cup rings, Rasmus Dahlin's extension and the NHL banning pride tape.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are in the new studio ahead of the start of the NHL season kicking off today! They start with a look at the Leafs' opening-day roster, Fraser Minten getting a shot after a dynamic preseason, cap manipulation with the Easton Cowan move and the impact of losing Sam Lafferty. They are joined by Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe (15:55), who shares his thoughts on training camp and preseason play, the emergence of Minten, the differences between Brad Treliving and ex-GM Kyle Dubas and how the team stays motivated during the long regular season. Finally, a chat about how things have changed under Treliving, what to expect from Noah Gregor, thoughts on players that missed the cut for opening day and a look at the goaltending battle.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with Doug MacLean for the first Off-The-Rails Friday of the new season (1:30)! He discusses his new book, ‘Draft Day,’ his writing process and shares some of the book’s stories, including an insider look at the Eric Lindros trade. Then, a chat about roster-bubble players and younger performers from preseason, the Leafs’ plan for them and how Toronto media treats prospects. Finally, an assessment of the goaltending battle between Ilya Samsonov and Jo Woll, whether another goalie can push into the equation and where Ryan Reaves fits within the offence.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with a post-mortem on the Blue Jays season. Are there similarities between John Schneider and Sheldon Keefe in terms of decision-making autonomy and which player in the core four most resembles Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Next, the guys get into preseason talk. How much can you read into the results and performances so far and how impressed have they been by Fraser Minten and Easton Cowan? Looking ahead to the season, the guys discuss what is making them hopeful. Will making it past round one last year impact the Maple Leafs' mindset moving forward, how will Max Domi, Ryan Reaves and the new additions fit in with the group, and should we be concerned with the Leafs' depth on the blueline?

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Sam McKee are back for an emergency episode after the Maple Leafs signed Auston Matthews to a 4-year contract extension worth $13.25 million AAV! The guys give their immediate reaction and analysis on the signing, whether it was a good yearly figure for the term and how this changes the Leafs' approach in Nylander and Marner extension talks.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Sam McKee kick off their final show of the season with some final reflections on the Leafs’ 2022-23 season, the end result, the biggest storylines and how the offseason changes will address the team’s biggest weaknesses next year. Next, more on the Auston Matthews and William Nylander extension negotiations and how they will likely drag deep into the summer. Finally, the guys close out the season with some thank you’s to guests and everyone behind the scenes, as well as go over technical producer Derrick Brandeo’s best sound drops of the season!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with reactions to a busy weekend in Leafs land, breaking down the signings of Ryan Reaves, Tyler Bertuzzi, John Klingberg and Max Domi one by one.  Then, the team's free agency losses, how the additions fill those departing roles, the possibility of trading William Nylander for a defencemen and the clock ticking on extensions for him and Auston Matthews. Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick joins the conversation (43:44) and highlights the importance of adding loud voices to the Leafs' quiet locker room, which departure Leafs fans will miss the most and the team's goalie conundrum with Ilya Samsonov still unsigned. Next up, NHL Network's Brian Lawton shares his thoughts on the lack of term handed out this year, Ryan O'Reilly's unceremonious exit and early winners and losers from free agency (1:07:12). The guys close with a chat about some of the bigger deals around the league, the O'Reilly situation and Kyle Dubas' first free agency with the Pens.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee open the show with all the buyouts happening in the NHL before discussing some updates to William Nylander's extension negotiations. With reports that the two sides are far apart, they delve into some trade possibilities, what Nylander's number might look like and potential free agent replacements if he is traded. The guys are then joined by former NHL President, GM, and head coach Doug Maclean to give his take on all the buyouts happening around the league, what Nylander’s next contract might look like and how the salary cap has changed the financial landscape of the league. Finally, the guys wrap up their last studio show giving their thanks to the crew who help run the show and giving their final thoughts on free agency.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee open the show with their reaction to last night’s NHL Draft, the Leafs’ drafting Easton Cowan, Adam Fantilli falling to 3rd overall and Carey Price's blunder forgetting David Reinbacher’s name. Then, the guys react to Sheldon Keefe addressing the media for the first time, and discuss Keefe’s comments to the re-signing of David Kämpf, extension talks and Kyle Dubas' departure from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Next up, General Manager for the London Knights Mark Hunter joins the show to address what Easton Cowan brings to the table for the Leafs. Finally, the guys wrap up the show with the awaited news of Auston Matthews signing an extension by this Saturday and the idea of Brad Treliving trading John Tavares despite his no-move clause.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee open the show with the news today that the Leafs are re-signing of David Kämpf to a 4-year, $2.4 million deal and debate whether this the right choice for the Leafs, how it impacts Ryan O’Reilly negotiations and what role he will play next season. Next, the guys touch on the recent signings of Pierre-Luc Dubois and Timo Meier and how they will affect William Nylander’s contract, and if management should consider a big move or run it all the way back. Later, NHL Analyst Mike Futa joins the show to give his take on Kämpf's contract, Brad Treliving's strengths as GM, the Leafs looking for more grit and physicality, and the idea of approaching John Tavares for a trade. Finally, the guys wrap up with tonight’s draft, what the future has in hold for the Montreal Canadiens, and the rumours tying the Bruins to a Milan Lucic reunion.

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