Real Kyper & Bourne

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer, agent and general manager Brian Lawton (7:51) to chat about the injuries across the league in correlation with the upcoming Winter Olympics, growing the game outside of North America, the increased trade chatter ahead of the Olympic break, agents working to find a trade for the player they represent, and more NHL teams like the Buffalo Sabres signing contract extensions early in a player's career. Then, Dr. Dana Sinclair, registered psychologist, stops by (33:27) to take a deeper dive on the mental hurdles humans, athletes, and goaltenders go through, educating on mental health across sports levels, and handling pressure from fans, coaches, and within themselves. 
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings. They discuss the Leafs' passive play in the third period, a tough look for Easton Cowan in overtime, Jake McCabe struggling with a larger workload, and Joseph Woll's bounce-back performance. Then, the guys debate whether the Leafs should consider a 'soft-sell.' Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into the Midweek Mailbag to answer your Leafs questions!
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee discuss Kyper's slight hesitancy towards the upcoming Winter Olympics and Team USA's decision to add Jackson LaCombe due to Seth Jones' injury before being joined by former NHLer and now Player Relations Advisor for Hockey Canada, Ryan Getzlaf (13:05) to chat about his transition into the organization, if there's any concerns with the Olympic rink, juggling roster decisions, their options if Brayden Point can't participate, and working with the NHL's Player Safety. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam touch on star players' relationships with officials before reacting to the Buffalo Sabres signing a seven-year contract extension with forward Josh Doan.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' Wednesday night matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. They discuss the decision to turn back to Joseph Woll after a bad series of previous starts, the significance of the in-division game, and whether Chris Tanev's status is complicating the Leafs' need to add on defence. Then, they look at the Red Wings and discuss how Mo Seider has raised their ceiling. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react to the Leafs being named in Nazem Kadri trade rumours. Finally, Red Wings assistant general manager and former NHLer Kris Draper stops by (30:00) to discuss Detroit's growth this season, what would be considered a successful year, and how aggressive they might be at the trade deadline.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin their second hour discussing Linus Ullmark's recent interview about his absence from the Ottawa Senators, mental health and online rumours, before bringing on New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (5:44). Vally shares his view on the mental hurdles NHL goaltenders face, Alex Nedeljkovic and Sergei Bobrovsky dropping the gloves, and Brandon Bussi's record-breaking start for the Carolina Hurricanes. Then, on Grill Marks, Vally asks the panel which NHL player has the most goals on a deke, back-hand shots, and slapshots this season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam look at Jake Sanderson's comments on his goaltender, Leevi Meriläinen, and Adam Foote calling out his Canucks' veterans on the culture within the team. 
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