A Goaltender's Trust in Defence + Canes' Consistency
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Devan Dubnyk (6:15) – former NHL goalie & current NHL analyst to chat about Mikko Rantanen's rising production with the Dallas Stars, what it was like facing off against Mikko during his netminding days, how much trust you can put on your defense as a goaltender, how Calvin Pickard has given the Edmonton Oilers a boost, and if there's an art in selling calls in net. Then, Aaron Ward (31:16) – Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes stops by to look at how the Canes can beat the Washington Capitals, their consistency in the playoffs, and who he thinks will clinch the East Final between the Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers. 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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49:52
Leafs Hour: Gaining Momentum in Game 2
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 to secure a 2-0 series lead. They get into the Leafs' resilience against Florida's best, Max Pacioretty's postseason revival, Auston Matthews' shutdown play, William Nylander's scorching stretch and Joseph Woll's strong game. Then, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's series so far, questionable penalty calls and a quiet pair of games for Florida's stars. Later, Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph (37:05) weighs in on what's led to the team's 2-0 series lead, Pacioretty's surge, Craig Berube's imprint and the top line's defensive commitment.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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49:48
Dallas and Winnipeg Face-Off + Oilers' Depth
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne welcome in Jack Michaels (5:43) – play-by-play for the Edmonton Oilers on Sportsnet to chat about the team's run through the second round, the depth of the roster finding its form, whether the Vegas Golden Knights can keep it a close series, Kris Knoblauch's influencing demeanour on the players, and who's stepped up in the absence of Mattias Ekholm. Then, Sean Reynolds (28:05) – Sportsnet reporter for the Winnipeg Jets & HNIC – takes a look back at their Game 7 victory, whether Connor Hellebuyck can find his game in Round 2 against the Dallas Stars, and how he views Mikko Rantanen matching up against Kyle Connor.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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49:52
Leafs Hour: The Focus in Game 2
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to Game 2 between the Leafs and Florida Panthers. They get into the news that Anthony Stolarz has been ruled out, Joseph Woll's outlook and how the Leafs should respond to Sam Bennett. Then, they discuss how Aaron Ekblad's return changes the matchup, power play adjustments, and William Nylander's strong postseason so far. Later, Sportsnet Leafs insider Luke Fox (34:15) lays out the stakes in Game 2 before sharing his thoughts on the team's mindset on Bennett, Auston Matthews' scoring struggles and the blue line's offensive production.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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49:55
Playoff Goaltending with Henrik Lundqvist
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Henrik Lundqvist (4:45) – former NHL goaltender and NHL analyst for TNT to chat about Connor Hellebuyck's drastic differences in performances from the regular season to the playoffs, Lundqvist's experience in preparing for the most important games of the year, defending against physical forwards, how he would've reacted if he was in Anthony Stolarz's pads being hit by Sam Bennett, and how much pressure Calvin Pickard feels after being thrusted into the number one goaltending spot for Edmonton. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee revisit their picks from Round 1, make their Stanley Cup Playoffs semi-final picks, discuss Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon both committing to Team Canada at the World Championship, Connor Bedard's decision not to join the guys in Stockholm, and the New York Islanders winning the first pick of the 2025 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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