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Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada's Gary Galley (6:42) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about Carolina Hurricanes sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers, Jackson Blake's stardom, how the Canes can stay focused with a long layoff before the Conference Finals, how the Montreal Canadiens have found success against the Buffalo Sabres, and the Colorado Avalanche's adjustments ahead of Game 4 vs. the Minnesota Wild. Then, former Montreal Canadien Kirk Muller (28:26) joins the guys to chat about bringing out the torch before Habs vs. Sabres, the physicality in the series, the pressure to perform in big markets, and working with Alexander Ovechkin as the current assistant coach for the Washington Capitals. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their thoughts on the Leafs parting ways with Shane Doan. They discuss Doan's history with John Chayka in Arizona before getting into how Chayka's reputation will affect his ability to make deals around the league, how free agents perceive the Toronto market, and how Auston Matthews' comments will impact the team's free-agent outlook. Then, they discuss Mitch Marner's hot playoff run in Vegas and what that says about his Leafs tenure. Later, they chat about potential trade landing spots for Matthews, whether the Leafs should trade down from the first overall pick, and signs pointing to Craig Berube remaining behind the bench next season.

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The Athletic's Shayna Goldman (7:00) joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to kick off the National Hour. They discuss the Flyers falling 0-3 to the Hurricanes, Evan Bouchard and Moritz Seider missing out on being Norris Trophy finalists, Vegas struggling to find the next level against Anaheim, Auston Matthews' future in Toronto, what Connor Bedard's next contract might look like, and much more. Later, Justin and Sam discuss Zach Benson's postseason breakout, and close out the week by answering your questions on the text line!

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Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome in guest host Caroline Cameron to close out the week! Caroline shares her thoughts on the John Chayka and Mats Sundin hires, the Leafs' lottery win, Auston Matthews' non-committal comments about next season, and what the team should do with the number one pick. Then, they open up the Leafs Line to take your calls and questions. Later, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (29:50) weighs in on the Matthews factor of the Leafs' offseason, the plan for Craig Berube, pending free agent Darren Raddysh's fit in Toronto, and the odds that Morgan Rielly will be back for next season.

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Sportsnet analyst Sam Cosentino (4:16) joins Justin Bourne and Sam McKee to discuss the Maple Leafs' options with the first overall pick, the class of defencemen at the top of the draft, why the Canucks should be happy with the third overall selection, what NHL scouts look for from prospects from a character perspective, and much more. Later, Justin and Sam look back on the Buffalo Sabres' win over the Montreal Canadiens to open their second-round series, and the Ducks drawing even with the Golden Knights in the West.

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