Real Kyper & Bourne

Brian Leetch, Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup Champion, joins Real Kyper and Bourne to chat about throwing out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium with Nick, before getting into his playoff experience in New York and Toronto, how important championship pedigree really is, and his thoughts on the Leafs' foundation (00:30). Later on, the guys dive into their "Battle of Alberta" predictions in advance of Eric Francis joining the show! After 31 years, the cross-province playoff resumes, and Eric shares if he expects a physical series, how crucial it is for Calgary to neutralize Connor McDavid, and updates the injury report ahead of Game 1 (24:38). To wrap up today, Nick, Justin & Producer Sam look into Toronto's prospect system to find some potential options for next season (43:06). 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy start off looking back on the Leafs' exit interviews and the sense of complacency communicated from the team's brass, and share their thoughts on what's to come this offseason. Later on, the fellas try to focus in on one reason that's led to the Leafs' series of first round disappointments and sort through the main areas of concern including the top-end contracts, special teams and goaltending, and a lack of internal development (12:06).

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Real Kyper and Bourne are joined by Elliotte Friedman, NHL Insider and Co-Host of the 32 Thoughts podcast, who shares his thoughts on what's next for the Leafs and if Kyle Dubas' vision of a "summer of Kawhi" could come true (01:00). He also discusses Toronto's biggest areas of need on the ice, the options to improve the roster, the idea of splitting up Marner and Matthews, and the wide array of candidates in the coaching market. Later on, Luke Fox reflects on today's end of season media availability and shares his main takeaways including a shared message of sticking with their leadership group and Jason Spezza's comments on playing in Toronto (23:41).

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It's day two post-elimination on the Real Kyper and Bourne show and Nick, Justin and Producer Sammy are still hot. Today's Kyper's Clippers are loaded with Leafs' exit interviews including Brendan Shanahan's Shana-plan, Jason Spezza's emotional presser, Kyle Dubas outlook for the future, and Sheldon Keefe on if this season creates any strain between himself and the front office (04:53). The guys question if the Toronto media asked the hard-hitting questions today and what pieces are still missing from this roster, before getting into Jack Campbell's apparently rib injury sustained in Game 7 and the "doomsday clock" for Auston Matthews (15:14).

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Leafs Nation's own Gord Stellick joins Real Kyper and Bourne to let off some steam after Saturday's disappointing Game 7 that eliminated them from the playoffs, before weighing in on what's to come and how he would approach the 2022-23 season (00:35). Later on, Nick, Justin and Producer Sammy debate if Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench in Toronto, before moving onto the front office and questioning the future for Kyle Dubas (19:13). To wrap up, the fellas look towards the veterans on the roster and who the Leafs could retain, and head to the YouTube comment section to field your questions (28:29)!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sammy air out their grievances after another lackluster Game 7 for the Toronto Maple Leafs ended their playoff run. The guys ask what's next for the Leafs this off season including Jack Campbell's contract, John Tavares' role, and the future of prospects in their system, before questioning if major changes are incoming (11:01). We hear Sheldon Keefe's post-game comments on today Kyper's Clippers, before discussing Toronto's powerplay vanishing in the big moments, what pieces are still missing from this roster and who could be on the chopping block (33:04).

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Toronto Maple Leafs legend Wendel Clark stops by Real Kyper and Bourne (00:09)! He weighs in on what the Leafs' need in order to break through in Game 7, if the so called "curse" is real, the ability of Andrei Vasilevskiy to flip the switch, and his thoughts on this core group. Later on, the guys discuss the pressure on the front office and coaching staff heading into Game 7 (11:30), before heading to the text-line to answer your questions on the powerplay, Campbell's ability steal a game, and the officiating (28:51). To wrap up, Kyper's former teammate and Stanley Cup Champ Stéphane Matteau joins to chat about what separated his 1994 Cup winning team from the pack, his experience in high-pressure moments, and why he is still beloved amoung the Rangers' faithful (40:16).

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Producer Sammy start off attempting to make sense of the Leafs' heartbreaking Game 6 loss, falling 4-3 in overtime after putting together a solid effort whistle to whistle. The fellas question the existence of "the curse" before picking through yesterday's game including Alex Kerfoot's poorly timed mistakes, John Tavares' best game as a Leaf, and Jack Campbell's play. We also hear from Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews, and Jon Cooper following Game 6 on today's Kyper's Clippers (06:28)!

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Mark Spector joins Nick Kypreos and Gord Stellick to chat about his recent article describing the Oilers' Game 5 effort using the despicable "choke" word, before looking ahead to the game plan for Game 6, loading up the top line with Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, and what the future holds for McDavid in Edmonton (00:33). The fellas wrap up today discussing the hit by Jacob Trouba that knocked Sidney Crosby from the game yesterday, and take a look at how the other first round series are unfolding (20:41).

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Nick Kypreos, guest host Gord Stellick and Producer Sammy open up today's show looking ahead to Game 6 in Tampa Bay and the storylines leading up to this moment. The fellas get into tonight's line matchups, Matthews' case for the Hart Trophy, the path to the Cup that lies ahead, Campbell outplaying Vasilevskiy so far, and hear from Keefe & Cooper on today's Kyper's Clippers (04:30). Later on, former NHLer Keith Jones weighs in on Toronto's chances to close out the series in Tampa and why he believes the Lightning are still in good shape (43:54).

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