The Road to Game One with Doug MacLean & Jim Ralph

Get set for Toronto Maple Leafs season opener with Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee! The fellas start off breaking down the matchup between the Leafs and Montreal Canadiens, the pressure surrounding this group, the cap constraint Toronto finds themselves in, and if this is they year they can finally get over the first round playoff hump. Later on, friend of the show Doug MacLean weighs in on how the 2022/23 Leafs squad compares to years prior, why this season opener seems to lack excitement, the importance of goaltending, and his key figures heading into this season (40:40). Next up, Maple Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph previews the Leafs' opening night matchup vs. the Habs, before getting into if Matt Murray is a true number one goalie, William Nylander: the sparkplug, how the new pieces of the roster might fit together, and what to expect from Juraj Slafkovský, the 2022 first overall draft pick (01:05:09). 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.