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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stops by to share the latest on if Brad Treliving will become the next General Manager of the Maple Leafs, before getting into the qualities Treliving possess as GM, what the hire could mean for Sheldon Keefe, and Spencer Carbery's move to coach the Washington Capitals. Later on, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi weighs in on Anthony Bass' apology following a controversial social media post, his decision to not answer any follow-up questions, and Yusei Kikuchi’s solid outing in the Blue Jays' 7-2 win Tuesday (26:16). 

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to discuss Kyle Dubas’ exit from Toronto, the long-standing friction between Dubas and Brendan Shanahan, what makes the Leafs’ GM job desirable, the team’s chances of luring Doug Armstrong from St. Louis, the Penguins’ pursuit of Dubas, and his legacy as Maple Leafs GM. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on LeBron James’ cryptic comments about his future. Later, Matt Joyce, former MLB outfielder and Rays analyst, checks in to chat about his experience playing with Kevin Kiermaier in Tampa, the Rays’ red-hot start to the season, Tampa’s knack for developing talent, and the Blue Jays’ recent struggles (31:38). 

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Brent welcome on Stanley Cup Champion and host of Real Kyper and Bourne, Nick Kypreos, to share his takeaways from Game 4. They got the win, but was it the best game of this second round for the Leafs? They discuss and also wonder if a offensive breakout game is coming from Auston Matthews and the Leafs team as a whole. Later on, we open up the phonelines to gauge the pulse of Leafs Nation and ask listeners if they’re back on the bandwagon (30:38).

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stops by to discuss Justin Holl’s woeful Game 5 performance, potential blue line changes for Game 6, Michael Bunting’s best lineup fit, why Sheldon Keefe needs to take a hard look at his bottom six, Ilya Samsonov’s erratic start, and his latest column on Kyle Dubas’ next contract. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin take your calls to gauge the pulse of Leafs Nation (33:11). 

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On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ slow start in Game 1, Sheldon Keefe’s level of culpability for last night’s loss, potential lineup changes and tactical adjustments for Game 2, Ilya Samsonov’s shaky performance, and Ryan O’Reilly’s calming influence. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman to chat about Toronto's win over the Astros on Tuesday, Chris Bassitt’s impressive outing, the state of the Jays’ starting rotation, and the current timeshare at second base (25:58). 

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne checks in to discuss Mitch Marner falling short of the 100-point mark, his latest column on Auston Matthews’ future, the Penguins’ reputed interest in Kyle Dubas, Matthew Knies’ playoff fit, and Jake McCabe’s importance to the blue line. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Rich Hollenberg, Rays studio host for Bally Sports, to chat about Tampa’s historic 13-0 start, their record-setting production at the plate, Kevin Kieramier’s 10-year tenure in Tampa, and James Click’s roots with the Rays organization (28:17).

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Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos stopping by to discuss his experience rubbing elbows with Bill Burr in Ottawa last weekend, the playoff atmosphere in Boston on Thursday, Sam Lafferty’s impact on the bottom six, Ryan O’Reilly’s return to the lineup, Sheldon Keefe’s decision to bench Luke Schenn and William Nylander, and Tampa losing Tanner Jeannot and Pat Maroon to injury. Later, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (27:50).

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jeff Blair stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ season-opening win over the Cardinals, lingering concerns about the team’s bullpen, Alek Manoah struggling with PitchCom, George Springer’s outstanding Opening Day performance, the team’s improved baserunning, Daulton Varsho batting cleanup, and why Nate Pearson will be a major swing piece this season. Later, Ailish and Brent are joined by Nick Kypreos to chat about the Leafs’ goaltending situation, the team’s inconsistent approach on the power play, Ryan O’Reilly’s optimal lineup fit, and William Nylander’s recent slump (25:25). 

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee begin with a look back on the Maple Leafs' overtime defeat at the hands of the Panthers last night and breakdown the key moments that led to the loss. Later on, we hear a fiery quote from Florida's Head Coach Paul Maurice on today's "Kyper's Clippers", before looking deeper into Toronto's powerplay alignment and Sheldon Keefe's lineup management. Next up, NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp joins the fellas to add to the Paul Maurice conversation, before chatting about tough love from coaches, the tightly contested Metropolitan Division, and shares a story about Pat Burns from his early days with the Devils (41:20). To wrap up, The Athletic's Joshua Kloke weighs in on if Matthew Knies can make an impact in the Blue and White this season, how the team might deploy him heading into the postseason, and outlines the other prospects in the Leafs' system (01:07:13).

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Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stopping by to discuss the Leafs’ lack of urgency against a motivated Islanders team, Sheldon Keefe constantly throwing his lines into a blender, John Tavares’ latest return to Long Island, and who is the best fit to play alongside Tavares on the Leafs’ second line. Later, Jon Morosi - friend of the show - checks in from Miami to discuss Japan’s win over the United States in the WBC Final, the iconic Ohtani vs. Trout at-bat to end the game, what this championship means for Japanese baseball, and the strong buy-in from star players to participate in the WBC (26:31). 

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JD Bunkis starts off recapping the madness from this weekend's NCAA tournament and evaluate the damage to our brackets already, before looking back on the Raptors' up and down weekend (00:01). Later on, Luke Thomas of CBS Sports chats about the aftermath of UFC 268 and reflects on how Kamara Usman’s latest loss impacts his legacy in the welterweight division (32:34). Next up, JD shares his best bet of the night, brought to you by Betano! Afterwards, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne Nick Kypreos discusses on if the Battle of Ontario can be saved after laying dormant for years, Matt Murray's play since returning from injury, and Auston Matthews' ideal line mates come playoff time (52:21). The boys close out the day with 'What we Missed', featuring the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (1:22:34)! 

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Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stopping by to discuss the Leafs’ loss to the Avalanche, last night's "Game 7 feel", why the Leafs are desperate to have Morgan Rielly at the top of his game, the ideal roles for Jake McCabe and Justin Holl, Auston Matthews addressing his hand injury, and Ilya Samsonov firmly cementing himself as the Leafs’ starting netminder. Later, it’s time for some Stratusfaction! Ailish and Justin are joined in-studio by Trish Stratus, WWE Hall of Famer and judge on Canada’s Got Talent, to discuss her storied wrestling career, being a trailblazer for today’s generation of female wrestlers, her upcoming in-ring return at WrestleMania 39, and the newest season of CGT (26:43).

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On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss the buzz surrounding a possible change in Philadelphia, John Tavares’ absence this week, where Michael Bunting should slide in the lineup tomorrow night against Edmonton, and Ilya Samsonov’s hold on the team’s starting goalie job. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:00)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Lakers matchup and the potential of WWE becoming a legalized betting property. Then, with the help of the text-line, we assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay!

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Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, who discusses the Leafs’ loss in Edmonton, Sheldon Keefe's search for the right line combinations, his first impressions of Jake McCabe, if the Leafs need to shop for another goalie, Jonathan Quick as a possible trade target, and Auston Matthews’ recent inconsistency. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the vibe down at Blue Jays camp in Dunedin, James Click’s hiring and his role in the front office, Yusei Kikuchi’s encouraging start to the spring, and Alejandro Kirk’s withdrawal from the World Baseball Classic (26:57).

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On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to discuss the Bruins’ acquisition of Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, if the Leafs should be in the market for another blue liner, Tampa’s situation heading into the trade deadline, the volatility of Matthew Knies’ current trade value, how Toronto currently stacks up against Tampa and Boston, and the Rangers’ renewed interest in Patrick Kane. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (28:51)! Ailish and Justin tee up the betting odds for tonight’s Leafs-Wild game, before assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line.

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On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss Sheldon Keefe calling out his team’s effort level after Saturday’s loss to Columbus, the Leafs' current cap flexibility ahead of the trade deadline, the expensive price tag for some of the NHL’s top trade chips, Joseph Woll’s outlook, and Michael Bunting’s animated interactions with officials. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Tyler O’Neill to chat about what it means to represent Canada at the World Baseball Classic, Freddie Freeman’s unique path to playing for Canada, the team’s improved nucleus, and his experience playing with Albert Pujols during his final year in St. Louis (25:39). 

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Real Kyper and Bourne start off discussing Nick Robertson's heroics, notching his second goal of the game in overtime to beat the Dallas Stars. The fellas question why he wasn't called up sooner and if Auston Matthews needs to show more grit on the ice, before looking into the questionable good goal call on Tyler Seguin's game-tying marker. Later on, former NHLer Colby Armstrong shares his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Penguins' start to the year, the lack of production from the Leafs' fourth line, Arber Xhekaj's fight with Zach Kassian, and Robertson's season debut (39:18). Next up, JD Bunkis weighs in on how Robertson's showing will alleviate some pressure off of Sheldon Keefe and the need for more bottom-six output, before looking back on the first five games for the Leafs this season (01:06:47). To wrap up, the guys head to the text-line and YouTube comments to answer your questions!

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Sheldon Keefe media watch continues on the Real Kyper and Bourne show as the guys discuss the Leafs head coach's latest clarification on his comments after Monday night's loss. They then pivot to tonight's action as the undefeated Dallas Stars come to town and preview the matchup between brothers Nick and Jason Robertson, and look back on the message Ilya Lyubushkin's hit sends opposing teams. The Athletic's Mike Futa stops by to share his thoughts on the Stars' stellar start to the year, Keefe's presence in the media lately, and how Toronto's lineup stacks up against Dallas (42:48). Later on, former Stars netminder Marty Turco discuss Mason Marchment's fit in Dallas so far, the team's top line firepower centred by Roope Hintz, Jake Oettinger's solid play in goal, and his thoughts on Toronto's lackluster effort against Arizona on Monday (01:06:23). "no good son of a bitch" 4:28

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On this episode, Nick, Justin and Sam start off with their reactions to last night's uninspiring 4-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes. They discuss what led to the loss, Jake Muzzin's injury, the questionable officiating during key moments of the game, and hear Sheldon Keefe's call-out of the Maple Leafs' stars on today's "Kyper's Clippers". Later on, former Leafs GM Gord Stellick-tricity adds to the conversation on the team continuing to play down to their opponents, Erik Källgren's performance in goal, Auston Matthews’ slow start to the season, and when it's time to be concerned about this group (41:48). Next up, senior columnist for Sportsnet Eric Francis chats about Calgary's great start to the year, tonight's pivotal game against the undefeated Golden Knights, and the impact of their offseason acquisition so far (01:07:55).

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To start the week on Real Kyper and Bourne, the guys reflect on Matt Murray's injury sustained during a morning skate on Saturday and what Head Coach Sheldon had to say on today's "Kyper's Clippers". Nick, Justin and Sam then focus in on Nick Robertson's call-up and if he should take over Denis Malgin's 2nd line spot, before discussing what's next for Wayne Simmonds and their takeaways from Saturday's win over Ottawa. Former Senator Bobby Ryan adds to the conversation on Ottawa's young talent, Alex Debrincat's fit on the top line, and the long-awaited buzz around the city for this team (42:07). Afterwards, former netminder and current Daily Faceoff analyst Mike McKenna chats about the unpredictable starts for goaltenders around the league, Murray's unfortunate injury, how he managed to stay injury-free for 14 professional seasons, and Jack Campbell's start in Edmonton (01:06:37). 

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