Tying the Series With the Captain’s Hat

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open the show by discussing the Maple Leafs' convincing win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to tie the series, why Game 2 might have been Morgan Rielly's best game in the playoffs, how past failures fueled their victory and Matthew Knies' post-season debut. Former NHL President, GM and Head Coach Doug MacLean (44:54) explains why acquiring Ryan O'Reilly was the best move made from Kyle Dubas and his addition to a historically weak third line in Toronto, MacLean's experience in coaching a playoff series, and Brad Treliving's departure in Calgary and what the Flames organization will do next. Then, NHL.com's Lightning's beat writer Chris Kenn (1:07:26) jumps on to look at Game 3 between Toronto and Tampa Bay, the status of Victor Hedman's availability in the series, and the history of the Stanley Cup Champions bouncing back after a loss. 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.