Real Kyper & Bourne

The guys kick off Thanksgiving Monday just like everyone else... wondering how the Blue Jays possibly blew that 8-1 lead to Seattle. After that it's back to business, as they discuss Wayne Simmonds being made available for trade by the Toronto Maple Leafs after they placed him on waivers (7:11), and where he could possibly end up. They also talk about the Leafs' depth and if a 3rd line of Aube-Kubel, Kampf, and Aston-Reese can be competitive defensively (8:01). Later in the hour (26:45), the guys are joined by Sportsnet NHL analyst, Anthony Stewart, to get his thoughts on Simmonds' situation, and how he thinks the Buds fair heading into the 2022-23 campaign. Are they set up for postseason success? In the 2nd hour, the guys are joined by Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff to discuss the start of the new season, the NHL's investigation into Ian Cole, and how he thinks the Atlantic division will shape up (50:40).

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Nick and Justin start things off discussing where the Leafs are at in camp, the decsion to give William Nylander a shot at centre, and share their overall thoughts on the line of Nylander, Nick Robertson and Denis Malgin (00:10). Next up, Kevin Woodley of InGoal Magazine looks into the Leafs’ goaltending situation and breaks down what adjustments need to be made in both Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov's games (27:45). Later on, NESN's Andrew Raycroft weighs in on the sense of urgency surrounding the Bruins out of the gate with all their injuries and the importance of having two reliable goalies, before sorting through the new-look Eastern Conference and the difficulty to reach the playoffs (59:12). To finish up, NBC Sports Capitals analyst Alan May discusses the expectations for Washington this season, how many games he expects Nick Bäckström to play in his return from injury, and why he would never count out Alex Ovechkin (01:21:08).

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Nick and Justin start off looking back on Nick Robertson’s performance during the pre-season, if he could be someone that the team might be looking to trade, and how Toronto's fourth line might shake out by opening night (00:08). Leafs Nation's own Gord Stellick hops aboard to give his thoughts on how the roster is shaping up ahead of the season, if this year's goaltending situation might be more effective, and the future of both Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe (26:15). Later on, former NHLer Brad May looks into the length of training camp, why modern NHL players don’t need a longer camp, and shares his expectations for Buffalo Sabres this season (01:01:07). To finish off the show, the guys talk about the playoff format, ads on jerseys, and how both of those are directly linked to the league’s bottom line (01:22:36).

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Nick and Justin open the show looking back on the Leafs’ first round playoff loss to the Lightning, the goaltending situation after the departure of Jack Campbell, and what the expectations are for the tandem of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov (06:16). Next, the guys reflect on how beloved Campbell was in the city, the unwillingness to move any core pieces to change the team dynamic, and the makeup of the current defensive unit (29:06). Later on, Luke Fox joins the show to talk about the vibe around camp, Nick Robertson’s immediate future with the big club and the battle among the forward group (51:28). To wrap things up, Nick and Justin look at how different the Atlantic Division is this season, Toronto's chances to capture the divisional crown, and what to expect from Boston while missing key pieces out of the gates (01:15:28).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy wrap up season one with a pair of new signings in Leaf Land, Victor Mete & Jordie Benn, if the two additions will impact Rasmus Sandin's roster spot, and look ahead to what's next for Justin Holl. From the Jack Campbell saga to Auston Matthews' Hart Trophy campaign, the fellas make their picks for the biggest stories and surprises from the Leafs' season and around the league (16:21). To cap off the year, Nick, Justin and Sam consult the crystal ball to predict what's still to come in Toronto and extend their thanks to all those part of the first season of Real Kyper and Bourne (41:10)!

Thank you all for listening - see you next season!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy look back on yesterday's chaos as NHL free agency opened for business! The fellas get into Toronto's transactions including the addition of Ilya Samsonov and the competition with Matt Murray for the starting job, Ondrej Kase and Ilya Mikheyev's departure, Adam Gaudette's upside, Denis Malgin's reunion, and hear from GM Kyle Dubas (02:38). Later on, they discuss Brent Burns' trade from San Jose to Carolina, Johnny Gaudreau's surprising move to Columbus, and what's next for Nazem Kadri (32:24).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy sort through the biggest names on the move around the NHL before free agency officially opens at noon! The guys discuss Johnny Gaudreau hitting the free market, the speculation linking Jack Campbell to Edmonton, Claude Giroux's fit with Ottawa, and Evgeni Malkin and Evander Kane both staying put (00:59). Later on, Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna weighs in on the goalie carousel around the league, Matt Murray's technique and points of improvement, and sorts through the backup netminders still available (31:01). To wrap up, the guys focus in on the Senators to ask if Ottawa's off-season push could re-ignite the Battle of Ontario (41:50).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy start off sharing their reactions to Toronto's trade for Matt Murray and weigh the potential pros and cons of adding the veteran goaltender. Later on, NHL Network's Brian Lawton adds to the Murray conversation and raises concerns over the lack of salary retention and draft picks given up, before getting into the UFA market and what's next for Johnny Gaudreau and Evgeni Malkin (25:01). To wrap up, the fellas sort through the remaining candidates in the goalie market to find who can fill Toronto's backup void (42:55).

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Nick and Justin kick off the week with some pending UFA talk! The guys are joined by Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli to discuss some of the biggest question marks heading into free agency (24:29). Would the Maple Leafs actually trade for Matt Murray? Will Jack Campbell return to Toronto next season? Will Johnny Gaudreau and the Flames agree on a contract extension? Is there a team other than Edmonton that will look at Evander Kane? And what does the future of Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews hold during this Chicago re-build? To wrap up, the fellas sort through the latest transactions around the NHL (42:44)!

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Nick Kypreos hosts solo and is joined by friend of the show Doug MacLean to look back on last night's NHL Draft action and discuss what's on tap this off-season for the Toronto Maple Leafs (01:48). To wrap up, Justin Bourne joins the show alongside the co-host of The FAN Morning Show JD Bunkis to sort through the latest rumours around the NHL (35:31).

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