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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi start with the news of the day that the Canucks have signed president Jim Rutherford to a 3-year extension. Joining the conversation, Canucks columnist Iain MacIntyre (4:53) discusses how the team has transformed from their disastrous state last season, Rich Tocchet's impact, Pettersson's contract situation and how aggressive they will be at the deadline. Later, news and notes - Shane Pinto returns to the Senators, whether the Flames should be buyers or sellers at the deadline and the Kings starting to crumble. They close the week with your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Daniele Franceschi (filling in for Sam McKee) and they start with the much-needed win for the Leafs over the Flames last night. They get into Matthews' goal-scoring dominance, a weight off of Keefe's shoulders, the clutch video review, Tavares' recent struggles and Nylander's drought since his extension. They are joined by former NHL goalie Carter Hutton (31:25), who shares his thoughts on his transition from the ice to the media, Martin Jones answering the call with Woll nursing an ankle sprain, potential lingering effects of ankle injuries for goalies and Samsonov's mental reset. Finally, he takes a look at unique goaltending situations and trends around the league.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with NHL Network's Brian Lawton (5:26) who shares his thoughts on whether it's time for Winnipeg & Vancouver to push 'all-in,' the difficulty of upgrading a blueline via trade and when and how often execs should hold press conferences. Later, the guys regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes - Lindy Ruff shows frustration at a reporter, the Kings' horrid recent stretch and Dubas declares the Penguins won't trade Guentzel.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the development that the Leafs have fallen out of the top 3 of the Atlantic Division and the idea of them missing the playoffs becoming more real. How will their recent skid impact their direction at the deadline? Then, evaluating Treliving's signings after the halfway point of the season. Finally, Sportsnets' Eric Francis (29:52) tees up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Flames and discusses the status of Calgary's rumoured trade-assets now that the team is starting to string together some wins.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with another look at the Oilers' performance last night and the unsung impact of Zach Hyman. They are joined by former NHL scout Jason Bukala (4:19), who shares his thoughts on Matthews vs. McDavid last night, a by-the-numbers evaluation of the Leafs' core four's recent stretch and why Toronto should stand pat at the deadline. Then, he takes a look around the league - which teams will go all-in at the deadline and which are planning for more minor moves. Finally, picking winners in playoff matchups if the season ended today.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Oilers last night, the Leafs' passing flaws, how much of the defensive lapses are personnel-based, Keefe's lack of trust in the team and Marner's post-game comments. Then, concern levels rising for Brodie on defence and Tavares on offence and if the Leafs should consider moving JT out to the wing. Later, they are joined by Flames forward Nazem Kadri (39:44), who discusses his side's 4-game win streak, how Calgary has bounced back from a rocky start to the season, using trade rumours as motivation them and why players love to beat the Leafs.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and Oilers analyst Rob Brown (1:44) who discusses the origin of 'Down Goes Brown,' Paul Coffee's impact behind the Oilers bench, Evander Kane's diminishing role and Mattias Ekholm's leadership. Later, they regroup with Sam McKee for news and notes around the league - the Blackhawks give Dickinson a big, confusing extension, what kind of interest Merzļikins could command in the trade market and BriseBois declares that Stamkos will not be traded.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at tonight's matchup for the Leafs against the Oilers - Matthews going head-to-head with McDavid after falling flat against MacKinnon, Keefe returning to a more familiar lineup and Martin Jones getting the nod. Then a conversation about Leafs & Oilers goaltending, whether Skinner can keep up his hot stretch or if Woll is truly a safe option when he returns from injury. Later, they key in on the Oilers - the evolution of Zach Hyman, how much he's been missed in Leafs Land and Kane's ice time decreasing under Knoblauch.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour by checking in on some of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day matinee games across the league today. They welcome in Sportsnet's Garry Galley (5:23), who chats Nathan McKinnon's case for Hart, the Canadiens' size deficiency, Canada's cup contenders and whether old-school coaching tactics still work. Later, news and notes - Terry Ryan checks in on emergency basis for the Newfoundland Growlers on his 47th birthday, Patrick Kane exits early on Sunday and the Senators demote their goalie coach.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get right into what was a woeful weekend in Leafs land, the team's inability to close out games, Sunday's jumbled lineup and Keefe starting to feel the heat. Later, an in-depth conversation about Keefe's job security, whether he's done enough on the development side, if the roster is strong enough to bounce back after a coaching change and the pressure on him for the team's west coast trip. They close with a look at Samsonov's return on Sunday and how he should be worked back in to regular starts.

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