In this hour, Halford & Brough are joined by TSN NHL Insider Pierre Lebrun with the latest from around the NHL.

Mike and Jason discuss What We Learned, and get into TSN1040 Host Christmas Toys

Mike and Jason talk Canucks with JD Burke, and all things NHL with Greg Wyshynski

JD Burke from Elite Prospects says the Canucks prospect strength is on the wing, as Hoglander, Podkolzin, maybe Lind, are likely NHLers. But JD suggests a weakness is on the blueline. JD also sees Hoglander playing a key role for Sweden at the World Juniors, maybe top-line, PP minutes, perhaps PK duties as well

ESPN's Greg Wyshynski sees a strong rental market for Taylor Hall - and predicts Boston as a darkhorse candidate - but also sees Hall testing the UFA market in the summer. Wysh predicts Mike Babcock will coach again, but it will take at least a year

Mike and Jason talk Canucks with Thomas Drance, and Torts with Aaron Portzline

Thomas Drance of the Athletic Vancouver says being an average team defensively is why the Canucks seem to have issues holding leads, and suggests Elias Pettersson "has all the tools to be extraordinarily special defensively", but it may take a couple years to fully show that

Aaron Portzline of the Athletic Columbus discusses his article on John Tortorella, suggesting Torts is very open and honest with his players...and just when they think they can't stand him, he shows a level of humanity that players appreciate

Mike and Jason get into What Happened last night and talk Raptors and NBA with Paul Jones

Paul Jones from Raptors TV is impressive, but not surprised with the Raptors 15-5 start, suggesting this is what teams with strong cultures - in all sports - do. Paul gets into how that culture developed, and tonight's tilt with Houston