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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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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee - filling in for Nick Kypreos - open with their reactions to Bo Horvat being traded from the Canucks to the Islanders, the established market price for someone of his caliber and what similar package the Leafs could piece together for a player like Timo Meier. They are joined by Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph (22:41), who discusses the lack of energy in the Leafs' bottom six, signs of life for Morgan Rielly and reacts to Mitch Marner's bold fashion statement with his All-Star game skates. Then, JD Bunkis (42:34) breaks down the Leafs' trade chips' values following the Horvat trade, if Nick Robertson has any value right now and why the next two postseasons are crucial for John Tavares' Toronto legacy. Later, former Islanders defenceman, now-analyst Thomas Hickey (1:06:36) shares his insights on the lead-up to the Horvat trade,  if there's any concern about locking him up long term and how he will fit with the team.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap the weekend games between the Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals, Morgan Rielly scoring his first goal of the season, how T.J. Brodie looked in his return to the lineup, and how Pierre Engvall has raised his game. Then, Maple Leafs captain John Tavares (39:40) joins the guys to talk about reaching his 1000th NHL game and the Leafs' season so far, his gameday routine and off-ice activities, the evolution of his personal goals as a player, plus the difference of being with the New York Islanders versus playing for his hometown team. Former NHL goalie and TNT analyst Darren Pang jumps on to discuss (1:05:10) the state of the St. Louis Blues roster, whether they will be sellers or buyers at the trade deadline, and why he's impressed with the Seattle Kraken.

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Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares joined Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to talk about reaching his 1000th NHL game and the Leafs' season so far. The captain discussed his gameday routine and off-ice activities, the evolution of his personal goals as a player, playing alongside Mitch Marner and the current Leafs roster, plus the difference of being with the New York Islanders versus playing for his hometown team.

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee share their reactions to the Auston Matthews injury, if there were signs earlier in the season the forward was dealing with something, and how much of a bigger role will William Nylander get. Then, former NHLer and Coming In Hot Sens Podcast host Jason York (22:03) jumps on to discuss how far away the Ottawa hockey club is to make a return to the playoffs, why the front office forgot to add defence to their roster, and preview the Leafs-Sens matchup. Doug MacLean (41:12) stops by for his weekly hit to chat about how close Steve Yzerman was going to play for the Senators, if there's pressure on Leafs GM Kyle Dubas to make a deal ahead of the trade deadline, and if he thinks Rick Tocchet can change the Vancouver Canucks' season around. Afterward, Hockey Hall of Famer Mike Gartner (1:07:19) joins the guys to break down Nylander's skating skills, why the Leafs' need good goaltending in the post-season, and his involvement with the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with last night's Leafs' overtime win over the New York Rangers, Ilya Samsonov running away with the starting goalie job, Timothy Liljegren blossoming and perhaps deserving more time on the powerplay, and the All-Star break coming at a good time for the Leafs' stars that look somewhat tired. They are joined by former Stanley Cup winning head coach Barry Trotz (41:33), who discusses his head coaching future, the importance of the player/coach relationship and the challenges for Rich Tocchet in Vancouver. Later, Jamal Mayers of NBC joins the show (1:05:45) to discuss the Leafs' need for toughness, Auston Matthews blocking shots and how the Blackhawks move on after the Toews/Kane era.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with a look at tonight's Leafs game against the New York Rangers, the matchup against Igor Shesterkin, Sheldon Keefe running with the same line mix-ups and which goalie they think Keefe has more faith in. They are joined by former NHL goalie and Rangers studio analyst Steve Valiquette (21:26), who discusses Matt Murray's struggles when the game is tied, the NHL's need for a 'Drive to Survive' type documentary and the weight of expectations on Shesterkin. Next, ESPN's Kristen Shilton shares her thoughts (41:40) on William Nylander's under-the-radar season, this year's lucrative trade deadline and if it's worth shaking up a winning formula for a one-year rental. Then, former NHL forward Mark Recchi jumps on to discuss (1:07:18) the challenges new head coach Rick Tocchet might run into with the Vancouver Canucks, building relationships with the core group, and how teams find motivations during the regular season ahead of the post-season.

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