Real Kyper & Bourne

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with some behind-the-scenes on media meals and who boasts the best spread. They are joined by Jets' GM Kevin Cheveldayoff (4:22), who shares how his squad has been able to stay competitive after a drama-filled end to last season, the rewarding returns of the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade and the next steps for in-season improvement. After, a chat about Ehlers' usage and the whole league's need for a right-shot defenceman. Finally, news and notes - rumours of Nolan Patrick's retirement, Don Granato's seat heating up, Devon Toews calls out his teammates and Fleury closes in on second place for all-time goalie wins.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Rangers last night, Martin Jones' bad puck luck, reasons to be optimistic despite the result, Bertuzzi's game running out of 'snot,' Domi's inconsistency and the team's inability to draw penalties. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (32:45) joins the show to share some insight into Samsonov's mental state, how the Leafs should employ the netminding tandem before the holiday break and the pressure on Sheldon Keefe.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Flyers' President of hockey Ops. Keith Jones (4:37), who shares how he has transitioned from media to management, the development plan for Matvei Michkov, working with John Tortorella, the surprising jump from the D-corps and what he would see as a successful result this season. Later, news and notes - how important a coach implementing their personality on a team is in the modern NHL, whether Crosby would ever play outside of Pittsburgh, Calgary continues to stick around in the standings and - after the first hour's debate on Tavares' HoF case - they discuss some retired players' cases for the Hall.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee with their holiday-shopping plans before looking ahead at the Leafs' matchup against the Rangers tonight. They discuss John Tavares, who will be honoured for his 1000th point back in Toronto and they reflect on his Leafs' legacy. Is he a lock for the Hall of Fame? Then, where and how to work Samsonov in. Later, Rangers analyst Steve Valiquette (27:38) tees up tonight's game, Panarin starting to tail off, the non-physical style of play at the top and parallels in Shesterkin and Samsonov's psychology. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with more on DJ Smith's dismissal in Ottawa before they are joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman (8:06) for a full breakdown of the events. He delves into the timing, the team's short-term goals with Jacques Martin in the interim role, potential long-term solutions behind the bench and what part the fans played in the decision. Later, news and notes - Sam voices his issues with Pastrňák avoiding a suspension for his charge on Lindgren, the Wild plan not to play Fleury in his possible final visit to Montreal, Boston sends Poitras to the World Juniors and the Jets push the Canucks for the title of 'Best Team in Canada.'

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the news out of Ottawa that the Senators will be relieving DJ Smith of his duties, the timing of the news, what Jacques Martin can bring to the team as interim and the Daniel Alfredsson factor. Then, onto the Leafs and their 7-0 beatdown on the Penguins in Dubas' return to Toronto. They get into the contributions of Treliving's signings, Knies' electrifying physical game and the fact that they did it all without Matthews and Brodie. Later, more on the game and the bigger picture as they discuss where to go with the goalies and Liljegren's return.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with Doug MacLean (1:14) for his weekly, Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac weighs in on the Blue Jackets' wild win over the Leafs, Berube's dismissal in St. Louis, Crosby carrying the struggling Penguins and the Jets' miraculous turn-around after last year's mess.  Later, news and notes - Jordan Kyrou gets emotional after getting booed on home ice, Stuart Skinner has some refreshing honesty in his post-game presser and the league investigating potential medical negligence in Juuso Valimaki's injury last month.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start with the Leafs' 6-5 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets and the team once again playing down to their opponent. They are joined by Gord Stellick (6:46) to break it down, why the Leafs' start was so flat, whether the lack of regulation points to effort lapses or team resilience and the decision to leave Samsonov in after 5 goals. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Leafs' goalie situation and how they should employ Martin Jones in Woll's absence. Later, they are joined by Penguins analyst Phil Bourque (32:19) to tee up the Pens matchup vs. the Leafs on Saturday, the vibes in Pittsburgh, what's changed for Malkin and how to turn around the Karlsson experiment.

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Nick Kypreos starts the second hour by sharing his theory for how to fix the Blue Jackets with Justin Bourne and Sam McKee. Former NHL scout Jason Bukala joins them (4:47) to weigh in on the play from Fantilli this season, how Team Canada stacks up with other top units at the World Junior tournament kicking off later this month and surprises in the Calder race. Later, news and notes - Blues fans point the blame at the GM Armstrong, Luongo gets inducted into the Canucks' Ring of Honour and things go from bad to worse for the Penguins.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with a look at tonight's Leafs' game against the lowly Blue Jackets, the team's tendency to let down in these spots, Gregor getting another look on the top line and Keefe trying to limit the team leaders' workloads. Then a look at Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten making Canada's world junior team, how the tandem of Samsonov and Jones will split time and whether the Leafs prefer a blueline rental or a defenceman with term in a trade. Finally, Blue Jackets analyst for The Athletic Aaron Portzline (34:32) gives a Columbus POV of tonight's game, Fantilli's first game in Toronto, Jarmo Kekalainen being on the hot seat and Gaudreau and Laine's struggles.

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