Real Kyper & Bourne

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' weekend doubleheader against the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders. They share what to expect from Matt Murray in his return to the NHL, Craig Berube's comments on Auston Matthews 'fighting through it' and the shuffled blue-line pairings. Later, The Buffalo News' Mike Harrington (32:45) discusses the Sabres' recent play through their 11-game losing streak, the fallout of Terry Pegula's team meeting, whether major changes are coming and players on the table for trade.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 welcome NHL on TNT's Eddie Olczyk (3:45) for an in-depth discussion on the New York Rangers' struggles this season. They dive into the trade of Kaapo Kakko to the Seattle Kraken, explore whether players can reinvent themselves easily, and assess what Will Borgen could bring to the Rangers' defence. The trio also examines the Buffalo Sabres' ongoing losing streak. Later, Sportsnet's senior columnist Eric Francis (29:54) joins the show to evaluate the Calgary Flames heading into the Christmas break. They discuss whether the Flames are looking to add pieces at the trade deadline, Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson trade rumours and Jonathan Huberdeau’s recent return to form.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 look back on the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars. They discuss Joseph Woll's stellar effort, the Leafs' defensive resilience, the team calling up Matt Murray, the third line's big night and a rough start for the 'MNM' line. Later, The Athletic's Josh Kloke (31:02) dives deeper into the Leafs' goalie situation without Anthony Stolarz, Woll's opportunity in the interim, Murray's recent play in the AHL and whether Stolarz's injury history has shaken his faith in the goaltender. Finally, he weighs in on the loaded-up top line, Auston Matthews' play since his return from injury and the sustainability of the third line.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 Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin (7:18), who provides his assessment of the team through 30 games. They discuss the importance of having a full training camp with head coach John Hynes, the players' buy-in to the system, and Kirill Kaprizov's performance and future contract projections. Guerin also shares his thoughts on areas he plans to strengthen on the roster and offers insight into his approach to building the Team USA roster for the 4 Nations Face-Off. Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee evaluate Patrik Laine's shot among the league's top goal scorers and discuss the Buffalo Sabres' struggles as they continue their losing skid.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.