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Justin hosts alongside Brent Gunning. The guys open the show by discussing the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 3, the lack of production from the “Core 4,” Sheldon Keefe’s coaching performance, the ramifications of a possible second round sweep, T.J. Brodie’s struggles this post-season, Mark Giordano’s diminished role, and this series being a microcosm of the entire “Core 4” era. Afterwards, Justin and Brent present their own quasi-version of the A-List, highlighted by The Weeknd entering the Ottawa Senators ownership sweepstakes (46:44). 

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Leafs Nation's own Gord Stellick joins Real Kyper and Bourne to let off some steam after Saturday's disappointing Game 7 that eliminated them from the playoffs, before weighing in on what's to come and how he would approach the 2022-23 season (00:35). Later on, Nick, Justin and Producer Sammy debate if Sheldon Keefe will remain behind the bench in Toronto, before moving onto the front office and questioning the future for Kyle Dubas (19:13). To wrap up, the fellas look towards the veterans on the roster and who the Leafs could retain, and head to the YouTube comment section to field your questions (28:29)!

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Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with a chat about Auston Matthews' crazy stretch, how Matthews and Marner are drawing the attentions of defences and opening up the ice (2:23). Next, they chat about Erik Källgren getting the start against the Sabres, injury concerns with Jack Campbell and Jake Muzzin, more Sheldon Keefe sound, and thoughts on Matthew Knies and whether he'll play in the NHL this season (20:19). Afterwards, Jim Ralph stops by to  discuss how confident is he in  Källgren after Jack’s injury troubles, whether Lyubushkin or Liljegren is the seventh man, Matthews' incredible play, how Mark Giordano has slowed the game in a positive way for Toronto, and the Matthews-Marner connection (44:15). The guys wrap with some Masters thoughts (1:03:10).

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Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with a chat about Will Smith's eventful night at the Oscars, before touching on the fire evacuation at the Raptors-Pacers game on Saturday (0:28). The guys then give their takeaways from the Leafs' weekend, including Petr Mrázek's play against the Panthers, John Tavares' two goal performance against Florida, Mitch Marner's play, how Auston Matthews looked Sunday night, the non-call Saturday that led to Paul Byron's game-winning goal for the Habs, Sheldon Keefe's comments on William Nylander, and Ilya Mikheyev elevating his play (15:40).  Next, Gord Stellick gives his thoughts on Mikheyev, the Leafs' feistiness vs. the Panthers, how Mark Giordano has looked thus far, Mrázek's outing against the Panthers, and the fourth line's play as of late (45:10).

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Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam chat about how the Leafs' Next Gen jerseys looked last night in their matchup against the Devils game, the tripping call against Mark Giordano that was reversed, and how the defenceman looked in his blue & white debut (2:18). Next, they touch on Petr Mrazek's outing, Pierre Engvall's short-handed game winner, and the second line's struggles (17:26). Then they discuss the Leafs' dangerous penalty kill, how Colin Blackwell looked on the fourth line, and Jason Spezza being 10 points away from 1000 (30:41). Afterwards, Aaron Ward touches on what Giordano brings to Toronto's locker room, his ability to close space in the defensive zone, whether the Leafs have a depth line that can be successful in the playoffs, the Leafs' defence corps and pairings, whether the Ducks should've kept Hampus Lindholm, and his thoughts on the Western Conference  (41:18).

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Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam chat about the Dadonov trade situation and who's at fault, before pivoting to a discussion about the Leafs' Next Gen jerseys and Justin Bieber being an ambassador for the Buds (2:30). Next, we hear from Sheldon Keefe on Petr Mrazek getting the start against the Devils, before the guys touch on why clearing waivers is so demoralizing, and a possible Leafs-Bruins first-round matchup (20:10). Later, Eric Francis stops by to discuss the Leafs' first round playoff opponent, Mark Giordano thoughts, Johnny Gaudreau's stellar season, and ideal playoff matchups for the Flames (43:30).

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Alex and Josh bring you a teaspoon of nonsense as they watch and react to the Seattle Kraken's expansion draft. Alex explains how he suffered heart palpitations over the last 24 hours at the thought of his Habs losing Carey Price to the Kraken (1:07), and Josh expounds on his love affair with the Florida Panthers (3:11). The boys try to make sense of Seattle selecting Mark Giordano from Calgary (4:36), and highlight the theme of youthful talent that runs throughout GM Ron Francis' selections (5:20). Josh laments how the past two expansion teams have pouched good young defensemen from his LA Kings, Brayden McNabb to the Knights and now Kurtis MacDermid to the Kraken (6:28). The duo assess the Kraken's chances next season (13:59), and jest about Brandon Tanev's viral headshot (14:43).