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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are joined by Edmonton Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch (6:24), who discusses the start to his head coaching career beginning mid-season, what it means to coach a talent like Connor McDavid (again, in his case), and the goaltending issues he's dealt with all year. Afterwards, the guys take your questions via the text-line (590-590)!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin by previewing Leafs at Sharks this coming weekend - is there any concern that the Leafs will play down to their opponent in San Jose, despite the Sharks sporting one of the worst records in the league? They also discuss Nick Robertson's play, accountability at-large on this Leafs squad, and get into the presence of Michael Nylander in his son's negotiations with the team. Afterwards, Doug MacLean (29:12) stops by for Off The Rails Friday!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are joined by Stanley Cup Champion and former NHL head coach Craig Berube (6:33), as they discuss what it means exactly to be a head coach in the league. They chat about handing down discipline to different players, how to handle goaltending tandems, and other intricacies of being a coach. Afterwards, the guys chat about other storylines around the league, including Christian Dvorak's season-ending injury and Jason Zucker getting suspended for three games.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 2-1 OT win over the Ducks in the second game of a back-to-back - has Martin Jones changed people's minds on what he is at this stage of his career? How much of it is related to the play of the defence? They discuss Auston Matthews' league-leading 30th goal, the low scoring affair, and the recent play of Bobby McMann. Afterwards, they bring on former New York Rangers goaltender Mike Richter (30:09) to discuss what can be done with a struggling netminder like Samsonov, how to bring along young guys like Dennis Hildeby, and what it means to have  a stabilizing presence in goal like Martin Jones.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee bring on Sportsnet 650's Jason Brough (5:36), host of Halford and Brough, to discuss the Canucks' stellar season so far - with the team near the top of the NHL standings, how confidence should everyone be about their postseason chances? What has driven their play this season? What - if anything - do the Canucks need to do at the trade deadline...should they be buyers? Afterwards, they chat about the upcoming NHL All-Star Game in Toronto, and the idea that every team gets a rep at the game.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee revisit the William Nylander contract negotiations and make some comparables around the league, including David Pastrnak - is that where the conversation begins and ends for Nylander? Is the next logical step after signing Nylander to a long-term extension approaching Mitch Marner as the 'next guy up'? Afterwards, they break down the Leafs' 3-0 shutout win over the Kings, and bring on Sportsnet's Luke Fox (36:57) from Anaheim where the Leafs take on the Ducks in the second half of a back-to-back.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss the Winter Classic, a shutout win for the Kraken at T-Mobile Park. To help them break it down, Eddie Olczyk (8:16) joins to chat the Kraken's big win, their season to-date, and the Winter Classic as a whole as both a hockey game and a spectacle for the NHL. Afterwards, they debate the play of Andrei Vasilevskiy, which team is the best in Canada, and discuss what Cole Perfetti said about the recent incident with Ryan Hartman and Kirill Kaprizov.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee are back from their holiday break, and discuss Ilya Samsonov getting waived over the past few days. Is it a good thing for Samsonov to be sent down, what would success look like for the beleaguered goaltender in the AHL, and what would it take for the Leafs to call him back up? Plus, they get to the corresponding move that saw the team call up Dennis Hildeby from the Marlies and chat about what it would take for him to see a start on the road trip out west. Afterwards, they get to the latest on William Nylander's contract negotiations.

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On the final episode of 2023, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee continue the holiday special by sharing their favourite Christmas presents from their childhood. They are joined by Doug MacLean (3:16), who thinks back on the hockey holiday seasons and his thoughts on the holiday break in the NHL. Then, David Amber (17:00) gives his take on the time off and evaluates which Canadian team is the best so far. Later, former scout Jason Bukala (30:40) tees up the World Juniors tournament, how team Canada stacks up and how the holiday season plays out for NHL scouts. Afterwards, reflecting on the biggest stories in hockey over the year. Finally, Ailish Forfar (43:54) joins the guys in-studio to look ahead to the PWHL's inaugural season. 

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On the last episode before a break, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Gord Stellick (2:57) for some holiday cheer! He also looks at tonight's Leafs' game against the Sabres and Buffalo's bleak season so far. Then, PJ Stock (14:48) gives a player's POV of the holiday season. Afterwards, some thoughts on Samsonov, Keefe losing confidence in him and if the Leafs might consider bringing Matt Murray back into the fold. Later, Sens' analyst Jason York (32:59) reminisces on Christmas time around NHL locker rooms and Jacques Martin's return to the bench in Ottawa. Finally, former NHL exec. Mike Futa (43:26) shares memories from Christmas in LA when he was with the Kings and looks at the teams that have fired their coaches and if the moves were warranted.

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