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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee reflect on the Edmonton Oilers' loss to the Florida Panthers over the weekend to fall behind 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Final. Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson joins the show (8:10) to share his thoughts on Game 5 and the series as a whole - the Oilers' lack of urgency, Mattias Ekholm's lapses, Brad Marchand's tremendous series, why Sam Bennett is most productive in the playoffs and why Stuart Skinner should get the Oilers' net in Game 6. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam react to the initial six names announced for each Olympic hockey team, Connor Hellebuyck being left off Team USA's list and murmurs about John Tavares' next contract.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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Edmonton Oilers' 5-4 comeback win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 to tie up the Stanley Cup Final. The Athletic's Shayna Goldman (8:30) shares her take on Game 4 and digs in on the Oilers' resilience, the Panthers' collapse, why Edmonton needs to stick with Calvin Pickard for Game 5, the importance of blueline production and Sam Bennett's open-market value. Then, Justin and Sam react to reports that Mitch Marner will not return to Toronto next season and project where he might land in free agency. They close out the week by answering your questions on the text 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 look ahead to tonight's Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final and discuss the Edmonton Oilers' decision to stick with Stuart Skinner in net. Then, Stanley Cup champion and TNT analyst Eddie Olczyk (6:07) shares his takeaways from the Panthers' Game 3 blowout, Florida's versatility, what other GMs can learn from the Cats' blueprint, Sam Bennett's impact, and the Oilers needing their depth to step up. Later, Nick and Justin discuss the Rangers trading Chris Kreider to the Ducks, Brad Marchand's potential fit in Toronto, Anže Kopitar winning the Lady Byng trophy and Cale Makar winning the Norris trophy.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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a look back on the Panthers' 6-1 win over the Oilers in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final before welcoming in MSG analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (8:13). Vally breaks down the Cup Final goalie battle by the numbers, why the Oilers should turn to Calvin Pickard in Game 4, Sergei Bobrovsky's elite speed in the crease and much more! Later, Nick, Justin, and Sam discuss the Oilers' response to Florida's physicality, what adjustments they need to make for Game 4, and the rapid rise of Brad Marchand's free-agent stock.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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the week with a look back on Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final where the Florida Panthers evened up their series against the Edmonton Oilers in double overtime. They marvel over Connor McDavid's highlight-reel assist before welcoming in Hall of Famer Chris Pronger (7:15), who weighs in on McDavid's standing among the all-time greats, the Oilers needing more from their depth, Sam Bennett's antics in the crease, Stuart Skinner's play, and more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam discuss Senators owner Michael Andlauer not committing to spending to the cap and Capitals coach Spencer Carbery winning the Jack Adams Award.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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with reaction to Peter DeBoer's dismissal in Dallas before welcoming in former NHL president, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (5:14) for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance! Mac gets into the DeBoer news, the Stars' next steps behind the bench and the Penguins' decision to hire first-time head coach Dan Muse. Then, they dive into Cup Final storylines, Panthers concerns after Game 1, Stuart Skinner's resilient play, Sam Bennett's NHL evolution and much more. Finally, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to discuss the Leafs hiring Derek Lalonde as an assistant head coach and take your calls and questions on The Canada 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.

The Stanley Cup Finals have finally arrived! Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look at the Game-1 injuries before welcoming in Oilers analyst Jason Gregor (5:36). He looks at the build-up to Game 1, Edmonton's path back to the Final, the pressure on Connor McDavid, who needs to step up in Zach Hyman's absence and much more. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to look at each team's keys to winning the Stanley Cup, the Colorado Avalanche extending Brock Nelson and what a John Tavares extension in Toronto could look like.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.

The wait for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals continues as Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with a reflection of Connor McDavid's tenure and future in Edmonton. MSG Analyst and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (6:55) digs in on the legacy stakes for McDavid, how the Panthers stop Edmonton's offence off the rush, how the Oilers slow down the Cats' forecheck, where Sergei Bobrovsky is susceptible and why Stuart Skinner matches up well against Florida's style. Then, Vally weighs in on the Pete DeBoer/Jake Oettinger drama and why the relationship may be permanently fractured. Finally, Nick, Justin and Sam review each name on Nick's newly published trade board and where they might land.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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the show with a chat about the timing of the Stanley Cup Final and whether the delayed start is hurting the hype. They are joined by Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman (8:08), who shares a peak into the offseason with potential trades ahead of July 1, the Canucks' plans for Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes, how the Leafs change their 'DNA,' Sam Bennett's reasons to stay in Florida, Mitch Marner landing spots, Lou Lamoriello's role with the Islanders and much more. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam look at names potentially on the move, including the Wild's Marco Rossi, Vegas' Nic Hague, and whether Morgan Rielly would lift his no-move clause.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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Oilers' 6-3 win over the Stars to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup Final, and they discuss Pete DeBoer's decision to pull Jake Oettinger after 2 shots and 2 goals. Former NHL president, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (6:30) joins the show for his Off-the-Rails Friday appearance to discuss DeBoer's decision and post-game comments on his goalie, Connor McDavid reaching new levels of excellence, Aleksander Barkov's defensive dominance and the Islanders' outlook under new GM Mathieu Darche. Later, Nick and Justin regroup with Sam to discuss McDavid touching the Campbell Cup and to answer your calls and questions on the new Canada 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.