What It Means to Be GM of the Leafs w/ Brian Burke

Playoff Prep with Jason York and Eddie O: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with a chat about the season dragging on and the difficulty coaches may have in keeping players engaged, Sheldon Keefe's comments on resting players, whether Matthews should be sitting more as the season wraps, the Leafs' play against the Sabres, the potential for the game to be a chippy affair, and how the team's special teams look (2:48). Next, Jason York stops by to comment on why it won't be hard for Sheldon Keefe to keep his players engaged as the postseason approaches, why he believes the Lightning would be the preferred opponent for Toronto as opposed to the Bruins, the tough question of resting Auston Matthews, and why veterans don't like sitting (26:48). Afterward, Ed Olczyk shares his thoughts on Auston Matthews, if the Lightning or Bruins would be the better first-round playoff opponent for Toronto, managing rest ahead of the postseason, the Golden Knights' playoff push, the amount unproven goalies by Real Kyper & Bourne

67 min listen

Deep Dive Into the West Playoff Races With Bob Stauffer: Kyper and Bourne are joined by Bob Stauffer host of Oilers Now on 630 CHED (1:05) to discuss who has made the biggest impact on Edmonton's roster, who would they face in the post-season, and the rest of the Western Conference wild-card races. Afterward, the guys are joined by producer Sam McKee to chat about the future of the Ottawa Senators' ownership, and Ryan Hartman's fine. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

38 min listen

Prospect Pulse with Sam Cosentino: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino to look ahead to the NHL career of Sabres' prospect Owen Power, who's set to make his debut tonight, before sharing his thoughts on Matthew Knies' future and what to expect when the World Juniors resume this summer (00:52). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sam sort through the news & notes from around the NHL and help get you set for tonight's Leafs-Sabres tilt (25:54)! Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

36 min listen

The Next Gen Highlight Reel with Anthony Stewart: Anthony Stewart crashes the studio on Real Kyper & Bourne! The fellas chat about financial literacy in the NHL following Chris Pronger's comments on Twitter, Auston Matthews' incredible pace, the influence of "The Michigan", the scuffle in last night's Minnesota-Edmonton game, and much more! Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

37 min listen

Inside the World of Blind Hockey: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Aaron Ward to share his analytical view on the Leafs' loss in Tampa Bay, before discussing if the Lightning have taken a step back, the sheer volume of Eastern Conference playoff talent, and his thoughts on Guy Lafleur after his passing today (00:29). Afterwards, Randy Banks takes us into the world of visually impaired hockey. He shares how blind people take part in the game we love and chats about his upcoming charity hockey event with the Toronto Ice Owls (17:16). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy look ahead to some potential playoff matchups shaping up around the NHL (26:19). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

39 min listen

Leafs Set a "Franchise Record"?: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam recap the weekend that was for the Leafs with the team earning wins against the Senators and Islanders, the play of William Nylander against New York, how Pierre Engvall has stepped up, the team setting a new record with 50 wins in a season, and the play of Matt Barzal (1:01). Next they touch on Auston Matthews getting the night off, the importance of resting as the postseason approaches, managing the blue line as playoffs start, and Jack Campbell's play on Sunday night (21:08). Afterwards, Gord Stellick shares his thoughts on the Leafs hitting 50 wins, how he'd manage the goaltending, the likelihood of Jake Muzzin returning for the playoffs, and the team's depth coming through (42:05). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

64 min listen

Pork and Broccoli with Colby Armstrong: Former NHLer & resident foodie Colby Armstrong stops by Real Kyper & Bourne to weigh in on his expectations ahead of Leafs-Lightning Game 2, before turning his attention South to discuss the marathon game between the Penguins & Rangers, if there's more to Casey DeSmith's cramp that forced him to exit the game, and Louis Domingue's mid-game meal before sealing the game (00:04). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy chat about the ideal pre-game meal, hear Darryl Sutter's postgame comments, react to last night's NHL playoff action, and make their picks for tonight (21:53). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

39 min listen

Leafs Fight Back & Create Their Own Fate: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Producer Sammy start off by looking back on the Leafs' effort in Washington, earning the 4-3 shootout win. The share their takeaways from the game including Erik Källgren's strong finish and Alex Ovechkin's injury, and further the conversation about resting Mitch & Auston (00:20). After the break, Capitals' analyst Alan May weighs in on the impact of not having Ovi on the ice, before sharing his thoughts on a Tampa Bay-Toronto potential first rounder, what Washington needs to put together another Cup run, and the issues surrounding the Vegas Golden Knights (43:17). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

65 min listen

Inside the Flyers with Chris Therien: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam look ahead to Leafs-Flyers tonight, and discuss Auston Matthews not playing tonight, the Kerfoot-Engvall-Nylander line, and managing injuries ahead of playoff time (1:18). Afterwards, Chris Therien shares his thoughts on the state of the Flyers, who can they hang their hat on for the next few seasons, the team being sued by two former trainers, & his former NHL enforcer fighting event (20:53). Afterwards, Craig Simpson phones in to chat about prepping for the playoffs as a broadcaster, how teams manage getting players back to health while getting them games before the postseason, the importance of trying to get Rasmus Sandin and Ondřej Kaše back in action before the playoffs start, the Lightning's play as of late, and the Golden Knights' fading playoff hopes (42:25). Watch on YouTube The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rog by Real Kyper & Bourne

65 min listen

Sizing up Leafs-Caps w/ Karl Alzner: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam chat about resting Auston Matthews ahead of the playoffs vs. the importance of hitting milestones, Justin Holl being scratched, and if Holl will be in the top-six come playoff time (1:13). Next Karl Alzner phones in, and chats about Matthews vs. Ovi, Ovechkin's dominance, and the Capitals' contending window (21:59). Afterwards, Keith Jones stops by to talk about his college experience, what it was like making the jump to the NHL in his day compared to now, the Calder Trophy race, Michael Bunting's case for the Calder, and Auston Matthews' Hart Trophy case (41:59). 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

60 For Matthews! Adam Oates & Gord Stellick Reflect: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Producer Sam start off by reacting to Auston Matthews notching goal #60 last night! They then head to Kyper's Clippers to hear from Auston and Sheldon Keefe's comments on Matthews' milestone and resting players for Game 82, before weighing Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid's case for MVP (02:40). Then, Leafs Nation's Gord Stellick-tricity stops by to discuss where Matthews' 60th ranks amoung the greats, sorts through the Leafs excess of defensive depth and chats about the rise of Pierre Engvall & Ilya Mikheyev (21:12). After the break, Hall of Famer Adam Oates joins to chat about #60 for Matthews and the scorer's mentality, before discussing how Tampa Bay matches up with Toronto and the importance of special teams in the playoffs (42:51). Watch on YouTube. 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 & M by Real Kyper & Bourne

65 min listen

The Finishing Touches with Sheldon Keefe by Real Kyper & Bourne

40 min listen

Mock Playoff Matchups with Mike Kelly: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Mike Kelly, former coach and current analyst for the NHL Network and Sportlogiq! He starts off by discussing who the Leafs would best match up with in the Eastern Conference, the keys to the Rangers' turnaround this season, who's on the chopping block in Vegas, the Bruce Boudreau effect in Vancouver, and makes his case as to why the Flames are serious Cup contenders (00:06). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

38 min listen

How St. Louis Assembled a Stanley Cup Contender: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Andy Strickland, rinkside reporter in St. Louis, to help preview the state of the Blues as the postseason nears, the driving factors behind STL's 9-game win streak, and how the team is managing their goaltending tandem of Jordan Binnington and Ville Husso (00:29). To wrap up the show today, the fellas dive into why the Vegas Golden Knights still rub people the wrong way, which coaches around the NHL are in line for an extension, and head to the YouTube comments to answer your questions before taking you through the best bets of the night (12:08)! Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

38 min listen

Leafs Shock the Lightning in Game 1 + May-Day!: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Producer Sam start off on a high note after the Leafs' dominating 5-0 win over Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the first round! The fellas relive everything starting with Kyle Clifford's hit that ended his game early, the role the crowd played in last night's win, and head to Kyper's Clippers to hear how opposing coach Jon Cooper reacted to the loss and Sheldon Keefe's thoughts on the game's physicality. Afterwards, former NHLer Brad May joins the show (41:17)! He chats about the Leafs' commanding performance in Game 1, Clifford's hit on Ross Colton, the need to keep the energy up tomorrow, his thoughts on last night's tight whistle, how will Jon Cooper and his team respond, and his experience maintaining composure through the highs & lows of the playoffs. Watch on YouTube. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sport by Real Kyper & Bourne

64 min listen

Tocchet's Tidbits: Scoring Through Traffic, Gordie Howe Hat-Tricks + More!: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined off the top by Rick Tocchet, current TNT analyst and the all-time "Gordie Howe Hat-Trick" leader, notching a goal, an assist & and fight all in one game! He chats about Auston Matthews' incredible stretch powered by the best release in hockey, the evolution of scoring through traffic in the NHL, shares who he believes will come out atop the Atlantic division before touching on the road trip experience in the final weeks of the season (00:29). To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy discuss if Evgeni Malkin's crosscheck Sunday warrants a suspension and how Trevor Zegras is finding useful ways to incorporate "The Michigan", ahead of JB's best bet from the lone NHL game tonight (20:58). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

38 min listen

Leafs Lookahead: Final Regular Season Tune Up: Kyper and Bourne kick off today’s episode reminiscing over Producer Sammy’s absence, before looking ahead to the Leafs' final regular season game tonight with Kyper's Clippers from Sheldon Keefe on resting his stars and Wayne Simmonds on the lessons learned from last season (00:23). Later on, former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie and current NESN analyst, Andrew Raycroft joins to chat about both what the Bruins have looked like this year as well as who they would like to face (25:13). Next up, Garry Galley of Hockey night in Canada stops by to discuss what he expects from this iteration of the Leafs, the journey for Jack Campbell this year, and how the addition of Mark Giordano has bolstered the d-core so far (41:24). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

67 min listen

Financial Advice with Chris Pronger: Kyper, Bourne, and Producer Sam recap the Leafs' 7-3 thrashing of the Capitals, and discuss how effective Pierre Engvall has looked over this past month, the confidence exuding from Ilya Lyubushkin, Jake Muzzin's latest injury, and Tom Wilson clipping Jack Campbell (3:02). Next, Doug MacLean phones in and chats about how the Lightning look as the season winds down, the possibility of a Tampa-Toronto matchup, the Leafs' ability to matchup physically this postseason, how the team's blue line is looking, and his thoughts on the Eugene Melnyk article from The Athletic (27:50). Afterwards, Chris Pronger stops by to talk about his recent Twitter threads on the financial side of the NHL, the reasoning for his tweets, and the importance of athletes finding purpose after retirement (44:56). Watch on YouTube. 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 & Medi by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

Toronto's Playoff Pressure Points: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Producer Sammy start off by discussing the Maple Leafs' lineup changes, who's facing the most pressure in the organization, and find some similarities between the Raptors & Leafs (04:50). Later on, Luke Fox stops by to share what the future holds for the Maple Leafs front office after this season, before sorting through the possible lineup configurations and updating us on the latest news on Jake Muzzin and Petr Mrazek (27:53). Finally, The Athletic's Jesse Granger joins to discuss Robin Lehner's surgery and the tension between him and the organization, before weighing in on Jack Eichel's time in Vegas so far (44:21). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

Auston's Pursuit of History with Brett Hull: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam recap the Leafs' loss to the Sabres, the challenge of motivating the team in the final 10 days of the season, and we hear from Sheldon Keefe (1:32). Next, the guys touch on how the game fits into the grand scheme of things, how many starts Jack Campbell will need to be playoff ready, the question of resting players as the postseason approaches, and the powerplay going 0/5 in the last two games (17:40). Afterwards, Brett Hull stops by to talk about Auston Matthews and milestone chasing, the playoffs, his own career, and the difficulty opponents will have in shutting down Matthews and Marner (42:06). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

67 min listen

How Meaningful Was Last Night's Loss?: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Producer Sam McKee are joined by a special guest in-studio as Mike Bolt a.k.a. the keeper of the Cup stops by with Lord Stanley's trophy (00:16)! He reflects on how the traditions surrounding the Stanley Cup have evolved over the years and reminisces about some of the storied memories etched onto each ring. Then, the fellas react to last night's Leafs game after Tampa Bay rained 8 goals into Toronto's net, question how much this loss means, and discuss the question Wayne Simmons was asked about being "soft" (12:39). Later on, Doug MacLean recaps his playoff pickleball game before discussing the amount of unnoticeable Leafs on the ice last night in Tampa, what a playoff series with the Lightning might look like, his concerns about Auston Matthews, and his memories of the late Guy Lafleur (42:14). Watch on YouTube. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessaril by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

Rest vs. Rust + Sam Cosentino's Draft Report!: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Daily Faceoff's Mike McKenna to weighs on how Sheldon Keefe has managed the Leafs' goalie rotation, reignites the rest vs. rust conversation, and discusses Toronto's new signing, goaltender Dryden McKay, before weighing in on the soap opera in Las Vegas (02:44). Next up, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino goes in-depth to preview what Dryden McKay brings to the table, before looking ahead to the 2022 NHL Draft and highlights the prospects that may be first off the board (22:04). To wrap up, the fellas debate if a draft pick would turn down Arizona, Kyper unboxes his presents, and JB shares his best bets to cash in tonight! Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

39 min listen

How Will Jon Cooper Respond?: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined off the top by the former Assistant Coach to Jon Cooper in Tampa Bay, Steve "Stumpy" Thomas (00:33)! He dives into last night's game and discusses the impact of the raucous crowd at Scotiabank Arena, how Cooper and the Lightning will respond in Game 2, how integral Andrei Vasilevskiy is to Tampa's success, and why he believes this series is still far from over. To wrap up today, Nick, Justin & Producer Sammy share the latest as Kyle Clifford was handed a 1-game suspension, before sorting through the other playoff action around the NHL last night and their remaining first round picks (15:44)! Watch on YouTube. 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 by Real Kyper & Bourne

37 min listen

What's Wrong with the Lightning?: Kyper, Bourne and Producer Sam open with a chat about the Leafs' 5-2 win over the Flyers, William Nylander's performance, Sheldon Keefe's line shuffling, whether we might see Nylander back with John Tavares in the postseason, and who the Leafs' second-best passer is (4:05). Next, they touch on how Jack Campbell has looked over his past five starts, and the likelihood of Toronto facing Boston in the playoffs (23:51). Afterwards, Joe Smith phones in to discuss the Lightning's struggles as of late, Andrei Vasilevskiy's play, what Brandon Hagel has brought to the club, Steve Stamkos' season thus far, and the play of the team's fourth line (44:09). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

66 min listen

The Family Business with Keith Tkachuk by Real Kyper & Bourne

38 min listen

Mike Bossy Memories with Bob Bourne: Real Kyper & Bourne are joined by Bob Bourne, Justin's father and former NHLer, to reflect on the life and legacy of Mike Bossy. He looks back on his fondest memories of Mike as a teammate and friend, and shares a bit more about what Mike was like off the ice (00:19). To wrap up the show, Nick, Justin & Sam carry on the conversation about Mike Bossy before sorting through the news & notes from around the NHL finding the best bets heading into the weekend (12:37). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

38 min listen

Views From Tampa with Dave Andreychuk + First Round Picks!: Real Kyper and Bourne are joined off the top by former NHLer & Kyper's former roommate Dave Andreychuk (00:16)! He chats about the mentality of the Lightning coming off of two consecutive Stanley Cup victories, the x-factors that could swing the series in each direction, and the impact Head Coach Jon Cooper has on the team in Tampa. To wrap up, Nick, Justin & Producer Sam each sort through their picks for tonight's first round matchups and give a score prediction ahead of Game 1 between the Leafs and Lightning (14:15). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

34 min listen

Leafs-Lightning Game 1 Preview with Randy Carlyle: Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Producer Sammy start off today by sharing their early expectations for tonight's matchup, before hearing from Sheldon Keefe's first Kyper's Clipper on this series being "borderline violent" and Jon Cooper's response. They then discuss Tampa Bay's advantage on the fourth line, the multitude of playoff scripts that could play out, why the first 10 minutes tonight are crucial and potential villains for the Leafs this series (14:41). Afterwards, former Leafs' head coach Randy Carlyle weighs in on the playoff experience in Toronto, the "white noise" discourse surrounding the team and what differentiates this team from year's prior (42:17). To wrap up, the fellas share their predictions for the series (01:05:50). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

69 min listen

Next Steps in Winnipeg with Sean Reynolds: Sean Reynolds stops by Real Kyper & Bourne and questions what's next for Winnipeg after missing out on the playoffs this year, how much cap space the Jets have to work with, shares his thoughts on Mark Scheifele, who might be the first domino to fall, and the front runners to win the West (00:32). To finish up today, Nick, Justin & Sam sort through the results of the NHL Player's Poll (25:58)! Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

35 min listen

The Pulse of Leafs Nation with Steve Dangle: Steve Dangle joins Real Kyper & Bourne to talk about how Leafs Nation is feeling headed into the post season (02:11). They go over who Steve wants them to play in the first round, the Leafs' season so far and where that leaves him as the playoffs approach. Then the guys talk about the news and notes around the league including; the Panthers winning the President's Trophy, the Flames triplet of 40-goal scorers, and Dustin Brown's retirement, before taking all your questions and go over the best bets to win the Stanley Cup (13:55). Watch on YouTube. 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. by Real Kyper & Bourne

37 min listen

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What It Means to Be GM of the Leafs w/ Brian Burke

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