Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee recap the Toronto Maple Leafs’ win over the Chicago Blackhawks, sharing their thoughts on Craig Berube’s post-game message and Auston Matthews’ response to the third-period boos. Then, Washington Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery joins to chat about the Capitals recent form, Alex Ovechkin’s usage, and Pierre-Luc Dubois’ absence. Later, Sportsnet host David Amber comes in studio to discuss Minnesota Wild GM Bill Guerin’s bold roster moves and if Connor Bedard’s injury could impact whether he makes Team Canada.
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0:00 – Leafs vs. Blackhawks Reactions
32:10 – Spencer Carbery
49:30 – David Amber
1:25:15 – St. Louis Blues Potential Trade Targets
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The Message in the Maple Leafs Locker Room | Real Kyper & Bourne – December 17, 2025
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Sammmyyy McKeeeee
Lol 'Sammys Leaf hour'
Please stop the sound bite injections, always a distraction and never funny
He has lost a speed burst! He doesn’t get away from other players
Sammy's an absolute legend but that sweater goes back in the closet and never comes back out
Justin is right about the hand to the ear thing. And everyone's reaction to it is why our guys never do stuff like that.
Players do not talk how kyper wants them to talk.
Nah Mathews was sticking it to the fans. You don't treat the fans like that man. It's bc he never engages with the fans ever with his celes. If he did I would like it. Entire team needs to be more animated when they score. Other teams in the league do it.
Too many super talented, premadonnas who can't play effectively on the same team. Just too soft with no fire in the belly. Don't know how you blow it up with all the no-trade clauses, though…
That game was lipstick on a pig.
As predicted, with the Leafs win against the lowly Hawks, we see the return of the fanboy. Enjoy the moment, as you're a Leafs fan, you're on borrowed time. The rebuild is coming long before a Stanley Cup.
Keep the classic Simpsons quotes coming Bourney! I see you
Can one of you stat guys give me how many high danger chances against compared to for on power plays for the season is? That and goals for and against on PP? Like feels like PP is more of a liability literally statistically?! 😢
The 4 top players need to perform for the money 💰 they're making, the fans are paying their salary. Like Helloooooooooooooo! McFly!
I gotta say Sheldon Keefe got the most out of the Leafs and I don’t see Berube lasting long here in Toronto
Happy Holidays!! Great show.
" i thought the start was the worst part " its been a long day , thanks for the laughs sammy
It seems like Kyper is the only one of three that actually watched the game last night
Chief already gave the negative speech during the first 1st intermission. What's the point of beating a dead horse when you can just gas them up to get them on a roll?
Bourney tries to stay positive , and Kyper is negative himself. Sammy is between.
This was a crappy win , but a win anyway. But that performance won't t take Leafs to play offs.
Hellenbyuck has save % 0,962. And Winnipeg still lost. Groce.
Die hard Rangers fan, I never miss a show! Love you guys……even Sammy! God bless from Okinawa!
Hey Okinawa. I am a Leafs fan in Tokyo.
Every other event has more than 1 person trying to win gold. Why can't team sports and countries like Canada USA Sweden Finland have team B's that can play in the event if they can qualify?
Another great show guys, the national hour is more uplifting these days but I'm not trading Sammy for anyone.
4:32 Sammy signaling the cut for his highlight reel 🤣
i'm with you 100% Kyper. call them out. it was a horrible display.
you know what talk around the leafs sounds like to me? DUBAS. STILL.
Kyper and Bourne get me through long days hauling snow…love the show boys 👌
"catch lightning in a bottle."