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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show by recapping the Leafs big weekend after wins against the Boston Bruins and Carolina Hurricanes. Then they discuss the fourth line's impact and if Keith Petruzzelli will get a chance to suit up with the blue and white this week. Next, Craig Simpson joins the show to discuss the pressure that the Maple Leafs faced going into the weekend, Denis Malgin’s impact on the bottom six, Auston Matthews’ play so far this season, and more (41:50). After that, Kyper and Bourne welcome Brian Lawton to the show as they discuss the potential turnaround for the Leafs after the weekend, the Bruins signing and then rescinding Mitchell Miller's contract plus plenty more (01:07:25).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show discussing the Boston Bruins signing Mitchell Miller to an entry-level contract, the Leafs tough stretch of upcoming games, and the decision to waive Nicolas Aubé-Kubel. Next (42:35), Doug MacLean joins the show to preview Saturday night's tilt with the Bruins, how to handle public perception when you are in management. After that, Shane Malloy joins the show to discuss the Leafs' depth, where the team ranks in terms of developing and drafting NHL players, and more (01:09:07). To end the show (01:28:00), Nick, Justin, and Sam answer your texts!  

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee get into the Leafs' 5-2 home win over the Flyers to snap the losing streak, including the hat trick by John Tavares, and the scrap between Auston Matthews and Travis Konecny with a few minutes left. NHL Network's Mike Rupp discusses both the physicality and mentality from Matthews in those situations, and what he wants to see from the star centre moving forward (35:25). Later on, Sportsnet's Wayne Scanlan chats the rumours that Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds may want to purchase the Ottawa Senators, and also gets into other potential owners in the nation's capital (56:12).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show by breaking down Sheldon Keefe’s comments to the media, Nick Robertson being left out of the lineup tonight against the Flyers, and potentially splitting up Marner and Matthews. Next, former Flyers defenceman Chris Therien joins the show to discuss the Flyers unexpected start to the season, whether the team’s early success is sustainable, and more (43:45). After that, Louie DeBrusk joins the show to discuss the Edmonton Oilers and the steps they have taken over the offseason, whether they are a legitimate contender, the Nashville Predators, and more (01:07:15).  

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee recap a west coast road trip for the Leafs, debate whether or not fingers should be hovering over the panic button after a less-than-inspiring start to the year, and discuss the current usage of the bottom six. Sportsnet's Luke Fox helps break down the road trip and compares the Leafs to other talented-but-underachieving teams (21:54). Hall of Famer and three-time Stanley Cup winner Mark Recchi chats about what is needed from the Leafs' leadership core moving forward, and what the team can do to jumpstart the offence (42:55). Former NHL head coach Claude Julien stops by to discuss the pros and cons of coaching in a major media market, and his experiences with players getting heated on the bench during losing streaks (1:04:49).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show with a deep dive into the Leafs struggles to start the season headlined by their blueline. Is there a trade incoming? Are changes behind the bench on the horizon? Next, Rick Tocchet (43:15) joins the show to discuss the relationship between superstar players and their coaches, the importance of a strong bottom-six, the mood in an NHL locker room when a team is struggling, and more. After that, former NHL goaltender Andrew Raycroft (01:07:30) joins the show to discuss the Bruins early success, what it is like playing in Toronto, David Pastrňák’s contract status, and more.  

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Nick Kypreos, Sam McKee, and Gord Stellick, kick off the show breaking down the Leafs 4-3 OT loss to the San Jose Sharks last night, what to make of the Leafs defense, where Denis Malgin fits into the lineup, and more. Next, Doug MacLean (42:15) joins the show to discuss how teams should approach building their bottom six, Barry Trotz, and Kyle Dubas’ future in Toronto. After, Brad May (01:08:45) joins the show to discuss the issues in the Leafs play this season, the simple fixes that they need to implement, and how coaches should handle speaking to the media.  

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee begin the show by discussing the promotion of Alexander Kerfoot alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on the Leafs' top line, how Pierre Engvall can get out of his mini-slump, and if teams have found a better way to defend Matthews. Leafs Nation's and former GM Gord Stellick gives his take on head coach Sheldon Keefe moving Michael Bunting down to the third line, how much he was involved in line changes when he was in the front office, and his assessment of the Atlantic Divison through seven games (42:39). Then, former NHLer and hockey analyst for the San Jose Sharks Bret Hedican gives his evaluation of the California team and how Erik Karlsson can bring some consistency to the Sharks' defensive core (1:05:04). 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee kick off the show by debating whether it's tougher to play for the Leafs or the New York Yankees? Next, Garry Galley joins the show to discuss the pressure of playing in big markets, Claude Giroux and the Ottawa Senators, and why the Leafs have been struggling to score goals at even strength (22:12). Then, former NHLer Scott Hartnell joins the show to discuss Barry Trotz hinting at being interested in coaching the Leafs, John Tortorella and the Flyers, and more (49:00). Next, former NHLer Andrew Peters joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Sabres start to the season and Ilya Lyubushkin (01:07:59). 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off the show by discussing the Leafs' performance through the first seven games of the season, slow starts in their loss to the Golden Knights, and the lack of scoring from their top players. Then, TNT's hockey analyst Keith Jones weighs in on the state of the Eastern Conference and why John Tortorella is a perfect coach to take the Flyers to the next level (43:04). Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph shares his assessment of how the defencemen have played to begin the year and if it's too early to split the top lines (1:07:06).

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