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Leafs Hour: GM Search Urgency

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' high-scoring overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. They discuss Scott Laughton's revenge game, his back-and-forth with Matthew Knies, and whether he'd return to the Leafs in the offseason. Then, they weigh in on the urgency in the Leafs' GM search after the Islanders jumped the line for Pete DeBoer, and the fit of rumoured candidates, including Sunny Mehta and Chris Pronger. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the show (31:20) to share his thoughts on Craig Berube's anti-tanking philosophy in the final stretch, why the Leafs should go after Laughton in the offseason, John Tavares' elevated play with Auston Matthews out of the lineup, and team goals with five games remaining. 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.

Leafs' GM Process with Doug MacLean + Travis Green's Ullmark Defence

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former NHL President, GM and Head Coach Doug MacLean to discuss what MLSE CEO Keith Pelley should've addressed further in his press conference after firing Leafs GM Brad Treliving, what he thinks Keith wants to see in the search process for the next GM, would he lean on an experienced or first-year head coach, if Jim Rutherford would see through another rebuild in Vancouver, player podcasts, and the Ottawa Senators on the verge of dropping out of the playoff race. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive into the Ottawa Senators' slippage and head coach Travis Green defending his goaltender Linus Ullmark.    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 affiliate.

Leafs Hour: The Retool Blueprint

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against Macklin Celebrini and the San Jose Sharks. Then, they discuss the Leafs' path to competitiveness in 2027, whether a rebuild is off the table in the offseason, William Nylander's comments about his willingness to stay through a retooling, and whether Craig Berube's fate is a foregone conclusion. Later, they dip into McKee's Midweek Mailbag to answer your questions and discuss who the Leafs would draft if they won the lottery, whether they should target a younger voice behind the bench, and Max Domi's comments on the culture. 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.

Leafs GM Candidates with Elliotte Friedman

Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman (8:05) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to recap MLSE President Keith Pelley's press conference since firing Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving, what could've triggered the change, what it means to be 'data-centric', the search process for the next general manager, if ex-Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis could make a return to the NHL and run the Leafs, if Doug Armstrong could be available on the market, rumours surrounding Jim Rutherford staying with the Canucks, if the Vegas Golden Knights firing of Bruce Cassidy will trigger change behind the bench on other teams, and potential fallout if the Detroit Red Wings drop from the Stanley Cup Playoff picture. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee touch on Alexander Ovechkin reaching 30 goals in 20 seasons, Ottawa Senators losing a potential must-win against the defending Stanley Cup Champs, and goaltenders Igor Shesterkin and Jacob Markstrom engaging in a fight at MSG. 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.

Vally's View: Torts' vs. Cassidy's Coaching & Leafs' GM Search

New York Rangers analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics, Steve Valiquette (3:27) joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to chat about the pressure on Ilya Sorokin down the stretch for the Islanders, the Golden Knights' late season coaching change, John Tortorella vs. Bruce Cassidy's coaching style, why playstyle should dictate the direction of the next Maple Leafs' front office, analytical-driven management, Linus Ullmark missing a game, and the Leafs' strong response to Radko Gudas in their first game since Auston Matthews' knee-on-knee collision. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the Dallas Stars extending Jim Nill's contract, Jason Robertson's looming next deal, and Flyers prospect Porter Martone making his NHL debut. 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.