Real Kyper & Bourne

The Carolina Hurricanes have defeated the Vegas Golden Knights in six games to win the Stanley Cup! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the final game, what went wrong for Vegas, the Canes' path to the Cup, the coverage around Mitch Marner, and the next steps for the Golden Knights. Then, they discuss the Hurricanes' roster construction, John Tortorella's future, and the series' goaltending. Finally, they discuss potential landing spots for Torts if the Knights don't bring him back, listen to Rod Brind'Amour's post-series availability, and check in on the Marlies, who are up 2-0 against the Chicago Wolves in the Calder Cup Final in the AHL.

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Guest host Gord Stellick is in for Nick Kypreos, joining Justin Bourne and Sam McKee following the Hurricanes' Game 5 victory over the Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup Final. To help break it down, former NHL President, GM, and head coach Doug MacLean (8:41) joins the guys for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac shares his takeaways from Game 5 and discusses Rod Brind'Amour's impact, John Tortorella's goalie decision for Game 6, why he's not a fan of Mike Babcock in Edmonton, and Dylan Larkin's trade request. Then, he weighs in on what the Leafs should do with the first-overall pick, and whether Vegas and Carolina's roster construction will prompt more teams to trade top draft picks. Finally, Justin, Gord and Sam react to Nikita Kucherov winning the Hart trophy and take your questions and comments on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee share some thoughts on the Knicks' historic comeback in the NBA Finals before welcoming in three-time Stanley Cup champion, Mr. Game 7, Justin Williams (11:28). They discuss Carolina's depth, Brandon Bussi's play, the top line's struggles, and Jordan Staal's leadership ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam weigh in on reports that the Senators are interested in Jake DeBrusk, Alex Tuch's value in free agency, and Darnell Nurse requesting a trade from the Edmonton Oilers.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the latest on the Oilers and their reported pursuit of Mike Babcock as head coach, with the NHLPA requesting that the league open its investigation into his Columbus tenure. Then, they look back on Carolina's Game 4 win over the Golden Knights to knot up the Stanley Cup Final, Brandon Bussi's performance in net, and whether Vegas should consider turning to Adin Hill over Carter Hart. Later, Sports 1440's Jason Gregor (31:45) stops by to discuss the Oilers' chaotic coaching search, why he's not sold on Babcock, and the likelihood that Darnell Nurse is moved in the offseason.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with the news out of Edmonton as the Oilers seem poised to hire Mike Babcock as their next head coach. Then, MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (8:25), stops by to help tee up Game 4 between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes. He breaks down the first three games by the numbers, why Carolina should turn to Brandon Bussi, and why Mitch Marner has found more playoff success in Vegas than in Toronto. After, they get into a Stanley Cup Final-themed edition of Grill Marks! Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Bruce Cassidy's narrowing options, Michael McCarron signing a six-year extension with the Wild, and potential trade packages for Dylan Larkin.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.