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Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee welcome Jason Bukala (0:55) in studio to discuss the New Jersey Devils' decision not to start Connor Hellebuyck in their much anticipated head-to-head against the Winnipeg Jets. They discuss the peculiar statement from Devils GM Sunny Mehta, whether Hellebuyck wants to play, and early returns on his Devils tenure. Then, Buks weighs in on the Leafs' recent rough stretch, early injury concerns, and why Gavin McKenna's turnover issues are part of the process. Later, Nick, Sam and Jason chat about Connor McDavid's point streak, the goalie trade market, why there's no chance Nikita Kucherov is moved midseason, the Canadiens' bright future, and much more.
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Nick Kypreos and Sam McKee welcome in-studio guest, former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf (0:45), who's in Toronto for Hall of Fame weekend! Dion reflects on the his former GM Brian Burke's induction, the pressure of Toronto media, the evolution of the game and the decline of the open-ice hit. Later, Nick and Sam pick up on the Leafs' back-to-back losses over the weekend to the Canadiens and Devils. They share their concern levels after a shutout loss to New Jersey, whether the blue line group is fixable, how much blame lies on head coach Jim Hiller, and whether the plan changes in net as the desperation ticks up.
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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHLer and current colour analyst for NHL on TNT, Eddie Olczyk (5:18) to chat about the reported fallout between Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning's front office which may have led to his trade request, the increase in player empowerment, Auston Matthews returning to form, Connor McDavid's point pace this season, the difficulties and risks of a rebuild, and Macklin Celebrini calling a players-only meeting. Then, former NHL general manager and 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Brian Burke joins the guys (34:22) to discuss what has stood out the most in his 50 year career around hockey, who he's worked with and had played under him, and his relationships with Mats Sundin and other general managers.
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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti open by following up on Nick's recent article highlighting the importance of clarity on Auston Matthews' future as superstars around the league angle away from their respective teams. Then, they discuss the Leafs' dire cap situation and whether the organization misses former cap-ologist Brandon Pridham. Later, Gord Stellick (32:35) stops by to share his assessment of the Leafs through 17 games, the team's challenge in the Atlantic Division, whether the blueline group is good enough to make the playoffs, and much more. Finally, the guys react to rumours around Predators captain Roman Josi and what it would cost the Leafs in a potential trade offer.
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NHL on Sportsnet colour analyst and former player Garry Galley (2:11) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the Winnipeg Jets' epic comeback win down four goals to the Montreal Canadiens, how the Jets have and will perform after trading away Connor Hellebuyck, if the New Jersey Devils' new goaltender can help the team make a deep run in the playoffs, how Mike Babcock has changed the perspective on the style of coaching, and the increase in player power regarding their contracts and trade requests. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee react to Hellebuyck's message to Winnipeg Jets fans, Brady and Matthew Tkachuk's review of Brady's return to Ottawa, and Dylan Larkin's trade request update.
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