Real Kyper & Bourne

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with Sam's grievance of a Montreal Canadiens mural in Toronto before teeing up tonight's Leafs' game against the New York Islanders. They discuss the 12-6 lineup going into the game, Pierre Engvall's revenge game and the odd combinations on defence. They are joined by four-time Stanley Cup winner, MSG Network's Butch Goring (20:46), who breaks down the Islanders' postseason outlook, how Bo Horvat has been the catalyst for the team's turnaround, why the powerplay has struggled and the ill-will Islanders' fans still hold against John Tavares. Then, NHL on Sportsnets' David Amber looks at the playoff push around the league, why some teams are limping to the line and the Flames' season-long struggle (40:51). Finally, Penguins' writer for the Athletic Rob Rossi talks about Pittsburgh falling out of a playoff spot, if the owership group is at risk and the future for the team's stars if they fail to make the postseason (1:06:09).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the week by discussing a pair of Leafs wins over the weekend, the team lacking chemistry despite the wins, Matt Murray's statement game against his old squad in Ottawa, Calle Järnkrok's hot stretch and William Nylander's mini-slump. Leafs' radio colour analyst Jim Ralph joins the show (42:59) to discuss teams limping into the playoffs, Sheldon Keefe's lineup tinkering and the Leafs' defencemen he'd like to see on the postseason roster. Then, New York Islanders' winger Matt Martin calls in (1:05:27) ahead of his side's game against the Leafs tomorrow night. He discusses the Islanders' crunch down the stretch, Pierre Engvall's fit with the team, stories from his two years with the Leafs and shares his thoughts on the issue of obligatory fights after big hits. To close, Kyper, Justin and Sam discuss Rasmus Sandin's struggles in Washington, the dampened playoff race as of late and the 'puck-tail' on broadcasts and whether or not its a good thing for hockey.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look at the history of games between the Carolina Hurricanes and Maple Leafs, St. Patty's day game, and their expectations for Luke Schenn filling in for Justin Holl. Then, 3x Stanley Cup champion, and special advisor to the general manager of the Canes Justin Williams (20:58) jumps on to share who he thinks will step up in place of Andrei Svechnikov, the team's ability to keep the puck out of the net, and why players appreciate playing under head coach Rod Brind'Amour. Doug Maclean (42:37) stops by for his weekly chat to discuss why he thinks Sheldon Keefe is tinkering with the lines a few weeks before the post-season, and theories on how player suspensions have been down this year. Afterward, Jason York (1:08:40) joins the guys to weigh in on the trajectory of the Ottawa Senators, why they're the most attractive franchise to buy, and if a new owner will bring his own staff into the front office.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee by recapping last night's Leafs' shootout loss against the Colorado Avalanche, the playoff-feel of the game, Ilya Samsonov's strong outing, if Sheldon Keefe is running out of time to pick a direction with the lineup and the heavy workload for Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews. They also get into Kyper's article about the urgency to get Morgan Rielly back on track. Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick shares his thoughts on the sorting out process with the Leafs' new guys, the lack of depth scoring and Keefe's line tinkering (41:48). Breakfast Television's Sid Seixeiro on the Leafs' hopes for a deep run in the postseason, the pressure on Kyle Dubas, and what will happen to the core-four if they can't get it done this season (1:06:25). To close, Kyper, Justin and Sam break down the latest Jordan Binnington outburst.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin the show by discussing when they expect Auston Matthews to return to his old self on the ice, if Calle Jarnkrok fits on the top line heading into the post-season, and what they expect from the Leafs home game against the defending Stanley Cup champions. Then, Eddie Olczyk (21:14) jumps on to chat about where Luke Schenn could fit on Sheldon Keefe's roster, the state of the Western Conference, and if the Colorado Avalanche has a chance to hoist the Cup again despite dealing with some injuries on the team. Next, ESPN's Ray Ferraro (41:59) weighs in on the current group of Maple Leafs and their chances against the Tampa Bay Lightning when the playoffs come around, why Jon Cooper's hockey club has struggled in the last stretch of the season, and why he's not overly concerned about the Boston Bruins. To wrap up the show, Aarif Deen (1:06:15) joins the guys to give the Avalanche perspective ahead of their game against Toronto, how they've navigated line juggling with players injured, and if their goalie Alexandar Georgiev can lead them to another Cup.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick it off with the Leafs' loss last night against the Sabres, their inability to close against lesser competition, Morgan Rielly's struggles and Keefe's lineup tinkering. They also discuss Matt Murray's stretch of allowing four goals in each of the last five games, and if Joseph Woll should enter the mix. The Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna weighs in on Murray's recent poor performances, what he'd need to do down the stretch to start in the playoffs and gives an early evaluation of Jonathan Quick in Las Vegas (41:33). Later, Hall of Famer Adam Oates shares his thoughts on coaching Trevor Zegras, the pressure on Auston Matthews and the evolution of hockey to be less averse to risks (1:05:48). To close, Kyper, Bourne and Sam go through the playoff picture, teams on the edge, teams falling out down the stretch and the most enticing matchups if the season ended today.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the week with the Leafs' comeback victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, Sheldon Keefe potentially prepping Matt Murray for the playoffs, the look of the 11-and-7 lineup and the dynamic of Auston Matthews vs. Connor McDavid. Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson called Saturday's game, and joins the show (41:25) to discuss Murray's game in net, how it affects the Leafs' plans going forward and the Oilers' postseason outlook. Then, Andrew Peters from the Player Cast tees up tonight's Leafs' game against the Sabres, Buffalo's playoff hopes fading, the duo of Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power and their future with the team, and if they'd be a playoff team if they kept Linus Ullmark (1:05:42).

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It's Off-the-Rails Friday, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with the Leafs returning to practice, their game tomorrow against the Oilers, the 11-forward-7-defencemen lineup and the line combinations on offence. They are joined by former Flyers defenceman Chris Therien (21:11), who breaks down the news of Philadelphia firing GM Chuck Fletcher and promoting Daniel Brière in the interim, why the decision was made, the timing of the move and what comes next for the team. Doug MacLean joins the show for his weekly visit (41:25), and weighs in on the situation in Philly, the coach-GM relationship and the Leafs lineup combos down the stretch. Later, Bob Stauffer, host of Oilers Now, tees up tomorrow's Leafs vs. Oilers game, the impact of Mattias Ekholm's presence, Edmonton's recent hot stretch and Jack Campbell's reduced role (1:06:25). The guys close by answering some listener questions.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee with a sport crossover and look at Raptors' Fred VanVleet berating a ref in a post-game press conference and if it has opened the floodgates for NHL players to criticize officiating. They then touch on Kyper's article about where the Leafs' focus should lie in their remaining 18 games. They are joined by NHL on Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (21:44) who shares why the Jets are slipping out of the playoffs, if they can get back on track and the mystery of Nikolaj Ehlers' low usage. Later, general manager of the Hurricanes, Don Waddell, breaks down operating under the radar, achieving his goals at the deadline and how he feels about Freddie Andersen in goal (41:51). Afterward, Keith Jones from TNT goes around the Eastern Conference playoff picture (56:20). The guys close with a conversation about how some Leafs' players regain form before the playoffs (1:19:27).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with the Leafs' gutsy win last night over the Devils, Ilya Samsonov's statement performance after getting shaken up in warm-ups, Sam Lafferty fitting in with the top six and what the team's d-man unit may look like in the playoffs. They are joined by Mike Futa (26:12), who weighs in on the early returns from the new additions, how the Leafs will adjust to playoff hockey and the Oilers' post-season hopes down the stretch. Afterwards, Luke Fox (1:07:17) jumps on to discuss how well Rasmus Sandin has performed for the Washington Capitals since the trade deadline, the depth of Toronto's blueline, Morgan Rielly's struggles and if it's connected with not having a consistent line-mate, and where does Jake McCabe truly fit on the roster.

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.