Real Kyper & Bourne

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee react to the news of the Edmonton Oilers reportedly acquiring defenseman Connor Murphy from the Chicago Blackhawks for a second-round pick, before bringing on Jason Bukala (4:47) of Pro Hockey Group & Sportsnet to get his thoughts on the move, how a former director of scouting like himself would relay info to the general manager on potential trades, what Robert Thomas offers on the market and if the Montreal Canadiens would take a look at the centreman, and why Craig Berube lost the Leafs' locker room. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam look at the Los Angeles Kings firing head coach Jim Hiller and placing D.J. Smith as the interim coach, and Kyper's 2026 Trade Board 5.0.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee kick off trade deadline week in the NHL with a look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Ottawa Senators over the weekend. They discuss Auston Matthews' post-game comments, whether it's time for the Leafs to move on from Craig Berube, and the decision to scratch Nick Robertson. Then, they project the Leafs' deadline plans for Bobby McMann, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and Scott Laughton. Later, PHLY Sports' Charlie O'Connor joins the show (34:34) to tee up tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Flyers and discuss Philadelphia's playoff chances, what they might do at the deadline, and whether a Robert Thomas trade is in the cards for Daniel Brière.

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Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Doug MacLean (4:41), former NHL president, general manager and head coach, to chat about the fallout from the U.S. Men's Hockey team winning the Gold Medal game against Canada, the media coverage on American players on NHL organizations north of the border, and the concerning number of Canadian teams making the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Then, Mac shares his thoughts on the potential Leafs rebuild, the trade speculation with Tyler Myers and the Vancouver Canucks, asking players to waive their 'no trade clause', and Paul Coffey's return to the Edmonton Oilers' bench. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee close out the week by reading more of your thoughts and questions from the text line! 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They discuss the disconnected start in what was framed as a 'must-win,' Auston Matthews' post-game comments about the team's lack of urgency, and why no one except Matthews and William Nylander should be safe at the trade deadline. Then, they discuss the Leafs' options for Morgan Rielly, what they could net in a Scott Laughton trade, the decision to scratch Easton Cowan in back-to-back games out of the Olympic break, and whether Craig Berube or Brad Treliving will be back next season. Later, the guys dip into the Leafs Line to answer your calls and 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.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie (4:00) to chat about the Edmonton Oilers' post-Olympic break performance, how they address their issues at the trade deadline, if they would revisit the goaltending market, the outlook on the Montreal Canadiens in the unofficial second half, the right-handed defencman market including Tyler Myers, and why the Habs may have shifted their priorities away from their centreman depth. Then, Aaron Ward, Stanley Cup Champion with the Carolina Hurricanes, stops by (31:25) to discuss how his former team should approach the deadline, confidence levels in Brandon Bussi, and why Ryan O'Reilly would be a perfect fit under Rod Brind'Amour's team. 

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.