NHL Free Agent Frenzy Pt. 1 | Real Kyper & Bourne Full Episode

With NHL free agency kicking off today, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the three-hour special edition by reviewing some of the morning moves.
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NHL Free Agent Frenzy Pt. 1 | Real Kyper & Bourne Full Episode
With NHL free agency kicking off today, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the three-hour special edition by reviewing some of the morning moves. They start with live reaction to Stamkos signing with the Predators before touching on the Leafs bringing in Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Then, they get more in-depth on Toronto's moves - Stolarz's role, Tanev's term and Domi's hometown discount. Later, they discuss Reinhart's contract with the Panthers, Matt Murray re-upping in Toronto, the Canucks landing DeBrusk and the Leafs sticking with Liljegren. After, they add some thoughts on Mitch Marner before getting into Steven Stamkos.
#NHL #Hockey #FreeAgency

[@kg19474]

OEL was the biggest surprise of the season for the panthers last year. He was so so so steady. Rarely made a mistake, really good skater, and the thing that impressed me the most was his defensive ability and he was surprisingly tough to play against. Take it from a panthers fan who watched every game last season. He was very good. Worth the money IMO

[@ItalianmeatballBBL]

That's great to read.

[@Julio-v1c]

Edmundson loss is significant for Leafs. One of the most underrated playoff Dmen in league.

[@lesktube]

He was very good because of the strong defensive players around him.

[@johntorelli1810]

Their endless support and adulation for a group of players that will never get it done is mind blowing! My 40 plus year love affair with this organization is slowly coming to an end.

[@kitchenerleslie6177]

Derp

[@MosquitoMurderer]

I think Kyper has connections with the Marner camp. He always strangley sympathizes with their narrative

[@sweetswing1]

😂 defending Murray too wtf

[@WillPe8]

You think? It’s been his biggest characteristic since the player joined the leafs. Marner is so far from a traditional Kyper guy

[@korbendallas7181]

People have been saying this a lot, like he gets a cut through his negotiations lol

[@kitchenerleslie6177]

F the London Knights!

[@jamesbruce8749]

I love the Max signing, I wonder if Max has any kids that we could draft when he is done because the Leafs should always have a Domi in the line up ;-)

[@dkg8985]

Zadorov to the Bruins hurts a lot. Boston fans have to be loving this deal though he'll fit in so well there.

[@Gum_Cuzzler]

He’s going to be a Leaf killer. 100%.

[@AJ-ox6yi]

A huge D Man nicknamed Z in Boston? It'll never work! lol

[@Julio-v1c]

As a Habs fan, Zadorov was born to be a Bruin.

[@1986fritzthecat]

Zadorov is a good player, but if you tried to trade this contract tomorrow, you'd have to pay to move it out

[@gylduran9217]

Zadorov's contract is awful lol not that Tanev's is that good, but still

[@Jaclyn1986]

Bourne is right on with his leafs takes. Very questionable possibly dumb signings today. This team will have all of the same problems . What a nightmare.

[@marchhare22-lm9on]

I would be lying if I said I wasn’t disappointed. More shuffling without getting the two defenseman they need. Zadorov to Bruins is a real gut punch.

[@jumperemann2]

Strongly disagree. I don't see how you can look at this defense and think its not better then last year's at this time. If Cowan or minten can make the jump we got great young talent filling in holes on ELCs. With the money they have this year, I don't know what else you want them to do with Mitch and JT on NMC. Florida lost a lot, Tampa net loss with Stammer and Sergachev gone, Boston signed some boston guys which is scary - but also super overpaid on term and value. Also lost debrusk and may lose BOTH their goalies.

[@korbendallas7181]

@@jumperemann2 Kipper made a great point about getting Tanev; "excellent, its what you wanted!" five years ago..?" They did what they could at the moment and unfortunately its looking like the same next year. Replacing these players with the only pieces available every year and not actually addressing problems. The team is still soft with Domi and Tanev.

[@BigWyatt]

Omg I get kypper Bournie and Sam for almost 3 hours omg I love life let’s gooo!!!

[@jeffer1101]

Missing out on Zadorov was a mistake. They spent that money on OEL (who shoots left, which they don't need) and Hakanpaa (who does shoot right, which is good).

[@Capo51]

Tampa will be stronger nxt season. Great signings. They know how to do it. Leafs dont. Mediocre signings. And Marner case is unsolved. Uff.

[@zachhaist6426]

Idk, Stamkos, Jeannette and Sergechev for Guentzel, MacDonnaugh and Geekie seem like a wash but Geekie could be the next superstar for them. 6'4" centres with skill are hard to find, but the Whl and NHL are two different animals. But if he's what I think he can be it's massive. Good move for Utah as they needed a top 1 and 2 d man

[@pjmmaloney4458]

Leafs D, goaltending improved. Ideally Knies can fill Bertuzzi's old role and McMann can get to 20 goals. And Toronto has a real NHL coach finally. The team is much better.

[@mikehillproject]

When analysts say they're not happy with the Leafs decisions means it was a great decision for the team

[@saadmalik6050]

Mathew Nelander Mitch Marner cant do the whole thing by themselves

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa369]

@@mikehillprojectyup. It’s insane how wrong they are every single year lol

[@danieldosso2455]

They should have traded Robertson 3 years ago

[@MuirGreg]

They never should have drafted him. But thats Dubas and his one dimensional philosophy.

[@luc0007]

"Matt Murray looked as flexible as the tinman the last time we saw him in net"😂

[@user-fc2tj8lf2m]

Maybe he just needs a little bit of oil then lol

[@enricobertoletti]

Phoenix Arizona! Go Leafs Go

[@lancepayne4035]

Silly little not great signings. Love Tanev but look at term and aav . Oel ok. Domi great. Stolarz good I think. Where is our forward for Bert, maybe 3rd line center, Lilly needs to go , kamph and I think one more, can remember who, Robertson? I could keep going but not as good as last year? We are going to change it up , I am waiting……. Change the four or five ? ……….. come on!!!!!!!

[@marchhare22-lm9on]

Re: Murray the idea is to have enough uninjured parts for one goalie.

[@1986fritzthecat]

what are the odds you're going to get florida OEL versus vancouver OEL. Its not a bet I would make. For the Stolarz signing, he had great numbers on the best team in the league, so his stats its more fiction than fact. Tanev signing is fine if you believe that the last couple years will be LTIR Domi signing is solid, good price and term for a middle six guy

[@lesktube]

Did the Leafs get objectively get better in that they can beat one of Tampa, Florida, or Boston in the first round? I doubt it.

[@bluetocop]

i want marner unless their is good trade but not for unrestricted has bins no way

[@Bink1221]

Am I the only person happy with the signings? solid D, good G all at good prices. Leafs finally having a solid Tandem and Blue line. Still good cap space. Why the hate?

[@Eazy-Rider]

They signed 1 top pairing defenseman. 1 3rd pair in Eckman-Larson and re-signed Liljegren. The D are still not very good. The goalie situation is sketchy. You have a guy with very little experience and I jury prone and a guy that's never played 30 games in a season. Plus your safety net is Murray. Not a big improvement.

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa369]

This is the only video I’ve seen of people not happy with the signings today. Everyone else seems happy and so am I

[@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa369]

@@Eazy-Riderdid you expect them to sign 3 top pair defensemen? wtf are you talking about

[@donniedoesdishes]

@@Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa369 lets be honest they aint as good as what they were last year

[@Dan-hz4vf]

All those players you want on the leafs would be too expensive, you're forgetting the thing you called out "no state tax" and these guys already signed for a lot on those other teams for long term.

[@davidmcnamara8024]

That's a hell of a wig Bourne has.

[@teeflight]

idk , im not as annoyed with todays moves as other fans .. this fanbase won't be happy until we win so i'm just gonna let it ride

[@johnmacias9191]

Love you guys! happy Canada 🇨🇦 day

[@jimbacon7004]

Mariner is a talent that is soft and doesn’t show up when it counts. Best they could do is trade him and get some cap space. He has been that way a long with the other core for how many years? Team is built wrong and a long way to being playoff competitive

[@zachhaist6426]

None of them do though. Other guys are playing with broken ribs, hands and sternums while the leafs have guys missing for headaches and the flu.........just saying

[@bluetocop]

i remember you guys disregarding the tax situation a year ago

[@Jaclyn1986]

Those stolarz numbers coming from the goalie behind the FLORIDA PANTHERS. And his career high in games is 28. This is not an improvement in net. This is a project.

[@MrGamman3yt]

Woll and stolarz are crazy inexperienced. Look at campbell, wasnt samsonov ok?

[@gew9919]

JB managed to find my grandma's chair somehow lol

[@MrSteveblue824]

On top of the increased salary cap, Leafs will have $22 million in cap space from Marner & Tavares off the books next year=👍

[@dachonabe]

I heard from everyone in the past 5 years that the defense is a suspect, too small, and no grit. Under the circumstances with the salary restraint, the defense just got big and mean. With a new coach and a better defense and goalies, it will be an interesting year.

[@systemsoundbar5253]

tanev is another brodie at this stage of his career, he blocks shots but doesn't hit except tanev is going to be injury prone. oliver ekman is no kleinberg, he will score and is very physical.

[@wilseph1]

Might as well be Jiří Tlustý running the 'Canes 2024 free agency, right Kyper?

[@stuffnsuch631]

That's a name I haven't heard since he played for our soo greyhounds haha

[@OilersHD97]

Kyper is hilariously bad 😂 love the other two though

[@davearmstrong137]

i am with kyper, great signing. might be number one by season end

[@WillPe8]

Pp1 just play 5 fwds with Mitch on the line. If you have to keep Mitch then make him earn the money by also playing some offensive defence if his 2 way is sooooo good

[@bluetocop]

mitch on third line let him prove he is worth all the bananas

[@gwapogreg5837]

Toronti will load up on big D this srason and just ride out the Tavares and Marner contracts so they can get McDavid next season that wants to play in Toronto .They will bulk on D men to get ready for it .

[@andrewdockrill]

I'd be so frustrated if I was treeliving, the signings are pretty good, but again 60% of your cap is in 4 guys, that's insanity haha. It simply doesn't work.

[@maxpayne9041]

Leafs have literally speed up the middle sound like they are running it back not much better in my eyes.

[@kitchenerleslie6177]

PUNCTUATION

[@JonJ-i5u]

The Murray signing is not bad .Low risk with the potential for high reward I think neither Murray nor Woll is capable of playing 50-60 games BUT if they can play 60 combined between the 2 of them that would be enough to get this team to 100 points again .Then if 1 can get hot ( and healthy )in the playoffs ,.....................................................

[@S_67F]

Why don't you just play the f**king season FIRST!

[@garyneill1177]

Making Tavares look fast now

[@bluetocop]

no not same because weak goal tending was a big part of last year

[@JonJ-i5u]

Typical LEafs free agency day ,They check almost all the boxes as previous years 1. got a goalie ( actually 2 ) off the scrap heap Check . 2. got 2 lefty D men which they have plenty of check . 3. The core 4 is still intact and all signs point to starting the year with the SAME old core 4 .check . So how is this team a better tplayoff team than the one that lost game 7 just 2 months ago .A few supporting players were added but as long as this core 4 is run back this team is still going no where .Tavares has to go somehow .That is the only way this team will improve in the playoffs

[@lancepayne4035]

See you guys ,no move mention so you already saying maybe a 4 year deal, already giving in.

[@citizenscientist2951]

Morgan Reilly is a second paring defence, and nobody wants to admit it. He’s a great guy, great teammate, but he cant be PP1. Puck dies on his stick, no one timer, no slap shot, almost never gets the puck through from the point, or for a tip.

[@MuirGreg]

And offence is supposed to be the strong part of his game. He's a good second pairing D.

[@lancepayne4035]

Kyler you are dreaming about top of the Atlantic , never

[@kitchenerleslie6177]

Ok there, Lance.

[@wellingtonappliance6778]

That's why you 3 are doing TV and not GM's

[@PlaysBad.38]

Damn bro chill lol

[@jaerockchalk3216]

@@PlaysBad.38 ikr talks a lot of trash for someone not even on TV

[@user-lw9wk5ft8s]

30 pt dman who just won cup. obviously he gets 3.5aav sheesh

[@twistfire74]

Hakanpaa is a Leaf

[@kitchenerleslie6177]

Do not trade Guerrero! Trade his hair model shortstop.

[@ThenewMattClark.Canadaprison]

They're definitely better on d

[@BigH0mie89]

Stripping JT of the captaincy before his contract ends is simply MLSE trying to sell jerseys. Something Keith Pelley said he's not here to do. Bullshit.

[@bluetocop]

leafs will have a great team with no booing................mitch goes to tampa eventually

[@coastalelite]

Leafs taking Canuck D castoffs is comical.

[@luc0007]

Bro. Oilers had 6 Leafs castoffs this season

[@donniedoesdishes]

@@luc0007 yeah but the oiler players aint pushing forty

[@MrGamman3yt]

Actually oilers had an oldest team.

[@keng.2468]

Marner isn't going anywhere. Kypper is right.

[@stuffnsuch631]

I kinda am very concerned with the direction of spending from treliving... Seems he's overspending on a bunch of old washed up or barely nhlers...

[@MuirGreg]

The hottest D at the deadline and a second pairing Cup winner are barely Nhlers?

[@stuffnsuch631]

@@MuirGreg how many quality 35-36 yr old dmen are in the league.

[@jpdemontigny]

Domi would not be top 6 with the Habs.

[@johnhenderson9909]

Most of the Habs top six wouldnt be in the top six on the Leafs

[@markmorris1167]

Matt Murray takes that net

[@maxpayne9041]

No speed up the middle and where's the snarl dont see that here.

[@jesseburke3990]

Matt Murry coming back to

[@lancepayne4035]

The nhl should make the cap same across all teams . If you have no tax then other team have extra. Make it the same for all , if not than open the cap what I am saying is no cap and see how that would work for some and not others.

[@kaylporter276]

Until you move off of the core what do you expect? They are a better team today. Plus take the C from T, that’s a no brainer.

[@donniedoesdishes]

how are they a better team? they got older and slower

[@1967wazzy]

Happy Dominion Day boys 🎉

[@ep9203]

This core four(5 including Reilly) can't do it. To much money into 4 players. Trade Reilly and Marner, let Tavares walk.. 8 years we've seen the same result. It won't change.. first round exit again with this core. Period...

[@HM-ho4fz]

This is the best they could do within the constraints they have which includes management intelligence/capability. Draft and development is the way to go, but until recently is completely alien to the Leafs. Free agency is the most expensive/inefficient way to build your team and is a fundamental management flaw (something not alien to the Leafs). The more things change, the more they stay the same, very "ballardesque." But remember "we're not here to see jerseys", really?!!

[@biffandhapp418]

The cap should be based on some base tax calculation for the local area.

[@jamesnewman48]

same old story.

[@Mrvegas6666]

Robertson needs to go, Maybe its just me but if you watch his goals no one really celebrates with him. I don't think he gel's with the locker room and people don't like him. He is really cocky but maybe that's me..

[@lancepayne4035]

Sorry guys do not see any real excitement with this leafs team. No cup or run. Not doing it for me after 60 years of watching this team , I am tired.

[@1898JoeBoyle]

Leafs are not a contender.

[@SedatKulafofski-eh5pc]

Montour will be bought out in 2.5 years. Mark these words

[@HeyoJB]

nope.

[@donniedoesdishes]

domi was overpaid 3 million a season , nobody was signing him, he has already played for 10 teams , nobody was signed up to sign him last year he brings nothing to the team, leafs over paid for everyone got older and slower as justin said what are the leafs building towards

[@debbiewilson8157]

kyper rules... sam blows

[@sugibear123]

bourne is such a minor league player as well as reporter

[@KP-05]

get Bourne off this show already. dude is horrible

[@MosquitoMurderer]

Frustrating that they spent 3.5 on OEL when they could've spent 1.5 more for Zadorov. Nothing against OEL his contract is fair value, it's just the opportunity cost...

[@ricklatour2794]

you are exactly right - and they wasted 3m on lilligren

[@bradbennett3353]

Zadorov is grossly overated. He has moments of greatness. 5 million is 2.5 million too much.

[@jesseburke3990]

Oel got only 2.5 million

[@jesseburke3990]

They said it wrong

[@zachhaist6426]

Zadorov in a bruins jersey will show up when it counts. He didn't just sign with the Bruins because of the money but also because of opportunity and culture. A culture of expecting to be a professional and live up to the challenges in front of you. He and Lindholm are Bruins type system players. They also left room for internal growth and expectations with Poitras, Lohrei, Beecher, Brazeau, Lysell, Geekie and others which is what Boston also needs.

[@regularjoe2325]

If you had to pick between Tavares and Marner to be traded, waiving their no move clauses, from the top 5 players on the TML's, it would be Tavares. 🇨🇦🍁🏒🥅👌👍

[@lancepayne4035]

The nhl should make the cap same across all teams . If you have no tax then other team have extra. Make it the same for all , if not than open the cap what I am saying is no cap and see how that would work for some and not others.