Episodes

  • The Cost of Greatness with Chris Pronger + Vegas Worries
    Mar 26 2026

    Hockey Hall of Famer and 2007 Stanley Cup Champion Chris Pronger (4:48) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about writing his newest book "Earned: The True Cost of Greatness from One of Hockey's Fiercest Competitors", an athlete's mental focus, a person's own 'code', dealing with bad drinking habits, before shifting their attention to the increasing showcase of NHL players' personalities like a podcast, the fine lines between growing the game online and focusing on hockey, and players only caring about winning even during a lost season. Then, Vegas Golden Knights beat writer for The Athletic Jesse Granger (34:00) hops on to discuss the team's concerns of losing a playoff spot, goal scoring issues, Mitch Marner's stint as a centreman, Rasmus Andersson's contract talks, and the ramifications for the franchise if they were to drop out of the Stanley Cup picture.

    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.

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    50 mins
  • Leafs Hour: Is a Bottom-Five Finish Out of Reach?
    Mar 26 2026

    Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' 4-3 win over the New York Rangers. They discuss Joseph Woll's performance and whether the Leafs' pursuit of a bottom-five finish is now out of reach. Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph joins the show (9:27) to discuss the state of the Leafs' tank, players who have something to prove down the stretch, whether the Leafs should consider a goalie trade in the offseason, Craig Berube's recent lineup decisions, Jake McCabe's reliability, and much more. Then, Nick, Justin and fill-in producer Cristian Ceniti discuss Dakota Joshua's place on the team next season, when the Leafs will make a public decision on Berube and Brad Treliving's futures, and 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 affiliates.

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    50 mins
  • Sens' Playoff Hopes + Jets' Final Stretch Focus
    Mar 25 2026

    Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet.ca's Ottawa Senators writer Alex Adams (5:36) to chat about team's road towards the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Thomas Chabot's injury, the team's physical identity, Drake Batherson and Brady Tkachuk's futures in Ottawa, whether the front office have concerns about an outspoken Tkachuk on his podcast, and how much the organization will spend during the offseason. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Winnipeg and Hockey Night in Canada reporter Sean Reynolds stops by (27:36) to discuss the Jets' edging closer to securing a post-season spot, how they've changed their defensive approach, and whether the team should focus on a playoff berth or look ahead to the 2026 NHL Draft.

    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.

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    50 mins
  • Leafs Hour: Direction Disconnect
    Mar 25 2026

    Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' win over the Bruins in Boston. They discuss the implications in the reverse standings, the Leafs' response to Nikita Zadorov's hit on John Tavares, and Matthew Knies' power move. Then, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (10:47) weighs in on how the team should approach the final 10 games of the season, the lasting impact of the Gudas/Matthews incident, the offseason plans for Anthony Stolarz, Joseph Woll and Craig Berube, and much more. Later, they chat more on Easton Cowan challenging Zadorov before opening up McKee's 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.

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    50 mins
  • Vally's View: Goalie Warm-Up Routines
    Mar 24 2026

    Steve Valiquette (3:27), MSG Analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about William Nylander's warm-up shot hitting Anthony Stolarz's neck, Vally's ideal warm-up routine for goaltenders and their shooters, the New York Rangers' lack of shots on goal, who will emerge from the bottom of the standings next season between Rangers and Maple Leafs, Ilya Sorokin's Vezina case, and who the Carolina Hurricanes should lean on in net down the stretch. Then, on Grill Marks, Vally asks the guys which teams have the fewest points from their backup goalie and the best backup goalie since the Olympic break. Afterwards, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee hear from Ducks' Radko Gudas after serving his suspension on his knee-to-knee hit with Auston Matthews, Thomas Chabot receiving a crosscheck, Brady Tkachuk not protecting his teammate, and 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 affiliates.

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    50 mins
  • Leafs Hour: The Minten Bowl Kicks Off Mentors Trip
    Mar 24 2026

    Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Toronto Maple Leafs' matchup against Fraser Minten and the Boston Bruins. They listen to Brandon Carlo's comments on the Minten trade and revisit the trade with the benefit of hindsight before welcoming in Gord Stellick (12:52), former Leafs GM, to help tee up the game. Gord discusses what Leafs fans should look for down the stretch, the future of the Anthony Stolarz/Joseph Woll tandem, and the potential financial implications of the Leafs' closing window. Later, NESN Bruins analyst Andy Brickley (33:25) stops by to discuss Fraser Minten's growth in his first full season in Boston, Jeremy Swayman's bounce-back year, 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 affiliates.

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  • NHL-Ready Prospects with Jason Bukala + Canadian Actor Kevin Zegers
    Mar 23 2026

    Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (9:40) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about Connor McDavid's post-game comments praising opposing coach Jon Cooper following the Oilers' loss to the Lightning, building consistency within a hockey team, the scouting report around Ivar Stenberg leading Bukala's 2026 draft board, potential Maple Leafs' draft picks, if any of the projected top-five prospects are NHL-ready, and the learning hurdles rookies face entering the league. Afterwards, Canadian actor Kevin Zegers, who stars in "The Madison," joins the show (34:55) to discuss his Leafs fandom, the 2025-26 season, and how the front office should approach 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.

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  • Leafs Hour: The Season From Hell
    Mar 23 2026

    Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look at today's big sports news in Toronto: the Blue Jays locking up manager John Schneider and GM Ross Atkins, and whether the Leafs would consider looking into similar front office continuity. Then, they reflect on the Leafs' pair of losses to the Hurricanes and Senators over the weekend, Matthew Knies' heavy workload despite not being 100%, Craig Berube demanding more from Joseph Woll, Anthony Stolarz's injury, and Berube and Easton Cowan's back-and-forth through the media. Later, Sam opens up his manifesto to highlight why this year has been 'the season from hell' for the Maple Leafs.

    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.

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