Real Kyper & Bourne

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee return with the first Leafs Hour of 2024-25! The guys open the show by discussing what will be different about this version of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What have they seen in preseason to indicate how Craig Berube will change the team's structure? Next, they move to Mitch Marner's contentious summer, how much is riding on the Maple Leafs superstar's season and a potential future contract to remain with the Blue and White. Does Marner's situation parallel at all with what William Nylander went through last season? On the Nylander front, Nick, Justin and Sam close the hour by discussing the Swede's potential move to centre and whether the Leafs will stick with this plan.

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In the final show of the 2023-24 season, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their favourite moments and the biggest NHL stories of the year. Then, they each share their thoughts on the best signings of the offseason so far, what the Leafs still need to add and the Panthers' tax advantage. Next, they hand out awards for the best guests on the show throughout the year. Later, they discuss the NHL quietly reinstating Bowman, Quenneville and MacIsaac and Jessica Campbell becoming the first full-time female NHL coach with Seattle. They close out the show and the year by answering your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee look back on yesterday's action-packed open to free agency and the biggest stories of the day. They start with Stamkos' move to Nashville and the Lightning's cut-throat decision to let him go. Then, they dig into the Leafs, their new trio of defencemen - Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Jani Hakanpää, the plan in the crease and captaincy questions for John Tavares. Next, they discuss the Canadian teams' movement so far - Slafkovský's big extension with the Habs, the latest on the Oilers' GM search and more. Finally, they weigh in on the Blues' activity today and the Rangers' plan for Trouba.

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On the final hour of the Real Kyper and Bourne NHL free agent frenzy, Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee are joined by Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox to examine the Toronto Maple Leafs' signings on July 1, including Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Anthony Stolarz. Next, they move onto the Mitch Marner situation, what a Marner contract extension could potentially look like, and Nick Robertson's trade request. To close out the show, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins Nick (25:19) to unpack the day's events, including Steven Stamkos' shocking departure from Tampa Bay.

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In the second hour of the free agency special, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee evaluate the Leafs' additions, resignings and losses thus far and discuss Nick Robertson's trade request. Then, a chat about Tavares' final season under contract and the Leafs weighing the option of removing his 'C.' Later, they check in with the latest moves - Jakob Chychrun heads to DC on a surprisingly cheap return, the Devils nab Brett Pesce and the Predators load up. Lighting insider Erik Erlendsson (25:09) discusses the next era of Bolts hockey without long-time captain Steven Stamkos, how the addition of Guentzel impacted negotiations and the shock Sergachev trade. Finally, free agency winners and losers so far.

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With NHL free agency kicking off today, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the three-hour special edition by reviewing some of the morning moves. They start with live reaction to Stamkos signing with the Predators before touching on the Leafs bringing in Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Then, they get more in-depth on Toronto's moves - Stolarz's role, Tanev's term and Domi's hometown discount. Later, they discuss Reinhart's contract with the Panthers, Matt Murray re-upping in Toronto, the Canucks landing DeBrusk and the Leafs sticking with Liljegren. Finally, they close the first hour with some Mitch Marner thoughts.

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It's the final Off-the-Rails Friday of the season! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss last night's NHL Awards, the Canucks abandoning efforts to re-sign Zadorov and his potential fit in Toronto. Former NHL president, GM & coach Doug MacLean (7:36) shares a front office's POV of draft night, the Lightning's impasse with Stamkos and why the Leafs should be careful on a potential Marner trade. Then, he weighs in on what to expect from the Leafs in free agency, the Flames' rebuild plan, Saros' extension and the Panthers' outlook with their myriad of expiring contracts. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee to discuss Kadri's future in Calgary and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss the Canucks hanging on to Dakota Joshua and Teddy Blueger, their cap-saving trade with Chicago and what those moves say about their interest in Guentzel. They review Leafs' GM Brad Treliving's draft presser - his uncertain stance on Marner and how he approaches the team's pending free agents. Then, a chat about the goalie market and how confident they are in Joseph Woll as the Leafs' uncontested no. 1 netminder. Lightning & Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper (28:37) shares his thoughts on his state rival raising the Stanley Cup, how he balances his different coaching duties and his part in the selection process for Canada's roster.

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Frank Seravalli joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to look ahead at what could be a chaotic next few days leading up to the draft (6:01). He gets into the latest on Mitch Marner, the Panthers' plan for Reinhart, the Red Wings' focus on the goalie market, what return the Jets are looking for in a McGroarty trade and Alex Meruelo walking away from Coyotes ownership. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee to discuss the elements surrounding a Leon Draisaitl extension and what it might look like. Finally, they dive deeper into the Leafs' options for Marner, Jeff Skinner's buy-out market and Guentzel landing spots.

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The Florida Panthers are Stanley Cup champions, and Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on their Game 7 victory over the Oilers. They discuss McDavid's performance in the closeout game, him not coming out for the Conn Smythe, whether Bobrovsky deserved the honour more, the soft, eventual winning goal allowed by Skinner and more. Then, they listen to some of the post-game sound from last night. Later, they react to the announcement of this year's Hockey Hall of Fame class. Afterward, a chat on the Oilers' offseason plans and projecting what Leon Draisaitl's extension might look like. Finally, they share their thoughts on the Senators acquiring Linus Ullmark from the Bruins and Jo Woll nearing an extension with the Leafs.

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