Real Kyper & Bourne

Former NHL President, GM and head coach Doug MacLean joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne ahead of Round One of the NHL Draft (4:05). Mac weighs in on the Panthers' improvements, where Sergei Bobrovsky will land, Dallas' plan for Jason Robertson after he declined Seattle's mega-deal, why Columbus needs to hang on to Zach Werenski, and the trend of American stars pushing their way off Canadian teams. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss what the hyper-competitive Atlantic Division might look like next season and answer your questions on the text line!

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin their NHL Draft day show discussing if Gavin McKenna is still the front runner for the 2026 first overall pick over Ivar Stenberg, how McKenna can potentially impact the next chapter for the Toronto Maple Leafs if selected, before shifting their attention to Matthew Knies trade rumours and a potential three-way deal which involved Dallas Stars' Jason Robertson. The guys welcome in Sportsnet hockey analyst and Pro Hockey Group's Jason Bukala (16:35) to weigh in on the Leafs' first pick, how teams should temper expectations for draft prospects entering the league, concerns with Viggo Björck's size, and what it says about the Kraken franchise getting turned down by big free agents. To wrap up the hour, Nick, Justin and Sam chat about the Colorado Avalanche's recent moves, including Valeri Nichushkin to the Columbus Blue Jackets for three picks, as well as the Ottawa Senators acquiring the rights to Maple Leafs' goaltender Samuel Ersson for a fifth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with the latest buzz around Zach Werenski, with teams including the Maple Leafs monitoring his situation in Columbus. Then, Jim Hiller, head coach of the Leafs, joins the show (11:15) to discuss the process of rejoining the team after seven years away, Morgan Rielly's future in Toronto, his coaching philosophy, and how he plans to deploy Auston Matthews. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss GM John Chayka's comments about keeping Rielly for next season, the Panthers adding even more grit with Garnet Hathaway, Alex Ovechkin's uncertain NHL future, and Connor McDavid going all in on Mike Babcock.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off with their thoughts on the Sabres trade that sent Bowen Byram to the Chicago Blackhawks for the fourth-overall pick. Then, they discuss whether Buffalo's next move will be for Connor Hellebuyck, Alex Tuch being traded to Washington with an eight-year extension, rumours around reigning Norris Trophy winner Zach Werenski, and the latest on Matthew Knies. Then, they discuss the Senators moving the ninth-overall pick for William Eklund from the Sharks, Morgan Rielly submitting a four-team trade list, where Elias Pettersson might land, and the NHL considering further expansion in Texas.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open today's show with thoughts on Mike Babcock's introduction in Edmonton as the team's next head coach. David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joins the conversation to break some news of Šimon Nemec's trade to the Calgary Flames. David details New Jersey's return the deal, the latest on Matthew Knies' trade market, the array of high-end talent available before the draft, and the new landscape for NHL contracts. The boys also touch on what's next for Darnell Nurse, Dougie Hamilton, Morgan Rielly, and Dylan Larkin. After the break, the guys weigh in on Brady Tkachuk's introduction in Sunrise and discuss what's ahead for him with the 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.