Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the New York Islanders. They discuss Auston Matthews surpassing Mats Sundin for the franchise record in goals, his legacy in Toronto, and what's behind his recent return to form. Then, they dive deeper into the game, another third-period blown lead, Matthew Schaefer's rising star, and the Leafs' options for a struggling Morgan Rielly. Later, they get into Joseph Woll's outing on Saturday, hear the latest from Craig Berube on the Leafs' long list of injuries, and outline the importance of the team's pre-Olympic break stretch. 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 and Justin Bourne welcome in former NHL president, GM and head coach Doug MacLean for the first Off The Rails Friday of 2026 to discuss Sam Bennett's snub off Team Canada's roster, how USA Hockey have constructed their Olympic team, who would replace Bo Horvat if he can't participate, Leafs' playoff chances, why Buffalo Sabres fans should continue to be satisfied with Lindy Ruff leading the bench, concerns with Linus Ullmark's leave of absence affecting the Ottawa Senators, and Brad Marchand escaping a one-game suspension after his hit on Mike Matheson. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to hear some of your comments, questions and much more! 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 affiliate.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and producer Sam McKee return for their first show of the new calendar year to recap the Maple Leafs 6-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets, their recent string of success towards the end of 2025, the trending offence especially on the power-play, how William Nylander can adjust to the PP success, Craig Berube's decision to pull Joseph Woll, and the state of the blueline heading into the 2026 months. Then the guys head to the Leafs Line to hear some of your calls!  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 affiliate.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and guest producer Cristian Ceniti open the National Hour with thoughts on Team Canada's roster selection for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Doug Armstrong, General Manager of the St. Louis Blues and Team Canada, joins the show to take us behind the scenes of his decision-making process. Doug also touches on how the team will manage their injury reserves, Macklin Celebrini's rapid ascension, the players on the outside looking in, and Jordan Binnington on the world's stage. Later, two-time Gold Medalist Chris Pronger (23:03) discusses Sam Bennett's omission from Canada's Olympic roster, the choice to stick with the same defensive group from the 4 Nations Face-Off, and Cale Makar's opportunity to captain the blue line. Chris also details Anthony Cirelli's upside on the roster and highlights 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini's selection. 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 guest producer Cristian Ceniti open today's New Year's Eve episode with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 4-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils. They dive into the Buds' complete effort while shorthanded, hear what Craig Berube had to say postgame, and look into Nick Robertson's revival of late. They also touch on Toronto's improved power play, Matthew Knies' tilt against Nico Hischier, hear Sheldon Keefe's take on the fight, and share an update on Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Chris Tanev and Dakota Joshua. Craig Simpson (31:38), two-time Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster, weighs in on how the Leafs looked without some of their star power, which players made the most of their opportunity, and the team's improved power play. Simmer also checks in on Team Canada's roster selection for the 2026 Winter Olympics and Sam Bennett's notable omission. 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by The Athletic's Aaron Portzline to chat about Mason Marchment's immediate impact on the Blue Jackets, the Penguins acquiring Jackets' forward Yegor Chinakhov, if the team can continue to climb up the standings, why they struggle in regulation wins, and the rise of goaltender Jet Greaves. Then, former NHL defenseman, Canadian Olympian and current NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (30:37) stops by to share his expectations on who will crack Team Canada's roster, why Macklin Celebrini is a generational talent, young players restarting an old hockey culture of being together as a team, why USA shouldn't leave Jason Robertson off the roster, and why Matthew Schaefer could be getting targeted more on the ice.  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 fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti begin the hour touching on the questionable tags and piling injuries across most of the Leafs' roster before their game against the New Jersey Devils, Jacob Quillan's second go around on the main roster and what to expect from the young forward, the connection between the increased number of blocked shots from star offensive players and being in your own zone a lot, if the coaching staff are under utilizing Scott Laughton and if he will have value on the trade market, and the potential of playing without Chris Tanev in the long term. Then, the guys talk about players stepping outside of their role and becoming physical.  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 and Justin Bourne kick off the second hour alongside Oilers analyst Rob Brown! They dive into Edmonton's resurgence after a slow start to the season, the departure of Noah Philp, the fractured relationship with Andrew Mangiapane, and what Spencer Stastney has added to the blue line. Rob also touches on Connor McDavid's incredible run of form, the state of the team's goaltending, Zack Hyman's impact, and the Oilers' trade deadline priorities. Later, former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, Jason Bukala (32:24) joins live from Minnesota to share the latest from the World Juniors! 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 and Justin Bourne welcome you back from the holiday break with everything you need to know about the Maple Leafs! They dive into their recap of the weekend including results against the Senators and Red Wings, the team's revamped power play following Marc Savard's departure, and Mike Sullivan's impact behind the bench. The boys listen back to some "Kyper's Clippers" from Craig Berube and the team, before discussing Auston Matthews' recent form and his lack of response after Bobby McMann's dust-up with Mo Seider. Later, New Jersey Devils Head Coach Sheldon Keefe (33:20) stops by to chat about the state of his team coming into Toronto. He highlights the Devils' search for consistency heading into the New Year, the importance of Jack Hughes as he continues to ramp back up, and the rumours connecting his brother Quinn to New Jersey. 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 and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' pair of losses over the weekend to the Nashville Predators and Dallas Stars. They discuss a better-looking effort on Sunday despite the loss, Craig Berube and Auston Matthews on different pages regarding the team's mentality, and the top six's struggles during the road trip. Then, they discuss Berube's hot seat, whether it's too late for the Leafs to benefit from a 'new coach bump,' how the fanbase would respond to a Peter DeBoer hiring, and what that could mean for Brad Treliving in the offseason. Finally, they chat about whether the Leafs should consider a Matthews trade in the summer and what the return could look like. 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL president, general manager and head coach Doug MacLean (5:07) to chat about the deteriorating Maple Leafs in performance and standings, why a change in the coaching staff around Craig Berube is needed, Tristan Jarry's injury and if the Edmonton Oilers will dip back into the goaltending market, and how the new ownership in Pittsburgh could affect the Penguins and general manager Kyle Dubas' approach. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee head to the text line to answer listeners' questions! 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 look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-0 loss to the Washington Capitals. They react to Craig Berube's post-game comments on the team's passion and discuss the power play going 0-for-5. Then, they debate whether Berube will or should be fired and whether Peter DeBoer could turn the team around as his replacement. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam hit the Leafs Line to answer your calls and questions. 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (4:51) to chat about some of the reasons why the Winnipeg Jets' offence has struggled outside of their top line, where he sees areas the team can improve, the Jets not being able to match the speed of other NHL teams, the decrease in minutes for Jonathan Toews, the difficulties of building around the team while committing to long-term deals with their core players, and why the Jets could be on the verge of losing out on a playoff spot in their games rounding out December. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the 'next moves' from Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin, the new owners of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and for Peter DeBoer. 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 get set for the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Washington Capitals. They discuss the Leafs' decision to start Dennis Hildeby, Easton Cowan's move up to the second line, Scott Laughton's usage and John Tavares' scoring slump. Then, they get into Matias Maccelli's extended stay in the press box and when he might get a chance back in the lineup. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam dip into the Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions! 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL on Sportsnet host David Amber in-studio (0:26) to chat about general manager Bill Guerin turning the Minnesota Wild into a destination for NHL players with the bold move of trading for Quinn Hughes. Then, they discuss if Connor McDavid can surpass Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux in points per game in the regular season, whether Connor Bedard's injury could impact his spot on Team Canada, who would round out the Olympic roster, and the state of the Canadian NHL teams before the holiday break. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the St. Louis Blues roster and landing spots for some of their players, if Jordan Binnington can earn another big contract, and the Pittsburgh Penguins selling the franchise to the Hoffmann family.  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 look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. They review Craig Berube's post-game address to the team in the locker room and discuss the team's slow start, Auston Matthews' response to the fans' third-period boos, and whether the Leafs can take any meaningful takeaways from the incomplete effort. Later, as the Leafs prepare for a Thursday-night matchup against the Capitals, Washington head coach Spencer Carbery joins the show (32:27) to discuss the team's recent form, Alex Ovechkin's usage, navigating Pierre-Luc Dubois' absence, the importance of locker room speeches, and the lingering Olympic question for Logan Thompson and Tom Wilson. 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 and Justin Bourne get MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette's thoughts (4:34) on the goalie swap between the Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins, whether either Tristan Jarry or Stuart Skinner can perform better with their new teams and why it was the right time to trade goaltenders. Then, Vally shares why he sees a lack of confidence in Jacob Fowler, goalies being able to avoid letting pucks past their helmets, and the connection between the Minnesota Wild scouts and the Vancouver Canucks following the organisation's acquisition of Quinn Hughes. Then, on Grill the Panel, Valiquette asks which NHL team's environment is the best to play for as a goaltender. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Jarmo Kekäläinen's first press conference as the Buffalo Sabres' newest general manager and Seth Jones' elbow to Brandon Hagel. 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 look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against the Connor Bedard-less Chicago Blackhawks on Joe Bowen night. They discuss what to expect from the leaders after being called out by Craig Berube on Saturday, how Auston Matthews will respond, Joseph Woll's return to the lineup, and more. Then, they chat about Connor Bedard's season and whether his recent injury provides Hockey Canada with an excuse not to select him for the Olympic team. Later, the Chicago Sun-Times' Ben Pope joins the show (32:12) to share a Blackhawks perspective on tonight's contest, the latest on Bedard's status, how he's evolved in his third professional year, Chicago's prospects in the pipeline, and Spencer Knight's Vezina-level play. 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 and Justin Bourne are joined by Jason Brough (5:18) co-host of Halford & Brough to chat about the Vancouver Canucks trading away Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, his assessment on the return with Marco Rossi, Liam Ohgren and Zeev Buium plus a first-round pick in 2026, the commitment from Hughes' former teammates for the Canucks organization, who's the next leader in the locker room, if the organization is fully transitioning into a rebuild, and if there's still confidence in the front office group. Then, The Athletic's Michael Russo (32:50) shares his thoughts on the Minnesota Wild side of the deal, if there's any discourse on the return for Quinn, if the Wild now have higher expectations for this year, and if GM Bill Guerin still has enough assets to go big-game hunting on the trade market.  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 look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 6-3 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. They discuss Auston Matthews' decline, the Leafs' decision to make him unavailable to the media post-game, and his response to Craig Berube calling out the team's leadership group. Later, they receive updates on Chris Tanev and Joseph Woll's injuries, share their thoughts on Connor McDavid's highlight-reel goal, and discuss the current uncertain status of Anthony Stolarz. 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.