Real Kyper & Bourne

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL player agent and general manager Brian Lawton (6:32) to get his thoughts on the reported Colton Parayko trade to the Buffalo Sabres and a day later getting blocked by the defenceman who invoked his no-move clause, Brian's experience in helping find the right place for players around the trade deadline, if the no-move clauses are good for the NHL, the state of the trade market and how quick it can change, Nazem Kadri's potential landing spots, how the Edmonton Oilers bolstered their blueline, and why there's hesitancy around Elias Pettersson's health on trade talks. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee extend their talk on the fallout from a potential Kadri deal, react to the news of Nashville Predators' Michael Bunting dealt to the Dallas Stars, and Oilers GM Stan Bowman declaring they're finished with less than 24 hours before the deadline.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their reactions to the Toronto Maple Leafs sending Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a first and fifth-round pick. They share their thoughts on the return, whether it changes the team's plans for Scott Laughton, Roy's fit with the Avs, and what comes next for the Leafs. Then, they look back on the Leafs' shootout loss to the Devils, Auston Matthews' slump stretching to nine games, and the goals for the team down the stretch. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by (34:26) to discuss the Leafs' vibes ahead of Friday's deadline, the disconnect at different levels of the organisation, and who else he expects to be moved.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by St. Louis Blues host and reporter Andy Strickland (9:38) to weigh in on the potential for defenceman Colton Parayko getting traded to the Buffalo Sabres, if he would invoke his no move clause to block the trade, why the 2019 Stanley Cup Champions are avoiding a full rebuild, the uncomfortable factor if Robert Thomas ends up staying despite the rumours, and the latest on Jordan Binnington's future. Then, Emily Kaplan, ESPN Hockey Reporter, joins the guys (31:00) to chat about the defensemen market, Chris Drury's message to New York Rangers fans, if Bill Guerin will make a deal with his counterpart, and if the Florida Panthers will become sellers as they listen to calls for Sergei Bobrovsky. 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin by reacting to the news that the Toronto Maple Leafs will be sitting Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for roster-related reasons against the New Jersey Devils. They discuss the developing trade market, what the scratched players would be worth, and Craig Berube's comments signalling a difference of opinions behind the scenes. Then, they reflect on the tenures of Laughton, OEL and McMann, and discuss where it went wrong. Later, David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period stops by (35:42) to help break down the Sabres' trade for Colton Parayko, the latest on the Leafs' plans for their scratched players, and who else might be on the move ahead of Friday's deadline.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne start the second hour with a trip to the rumour mill as the Islanders lock in on Connor Garland and Tyler Myers from the Canucks, and the Sabres close in on Robert Thomas. Former NHL defenceman Jason Demers (4:07) shares his thoughts on Thomas' fit in Buffalo, the Leafs' trajectory, the Oilers' standing in the Pacific, the rise of no-trade clauses across the league, and the Stars' decision to make Jason Robertson available. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam McKee to discuss where Nazem Kadri might land, how interested teams will be in Elias Pettersson's upside, and how teams will navigate around the newly patched LTIR loophole.

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.