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Oct 16, 2026 4:50 PM
Updated Oct 16, 2026 5:05 PM

Former Toronto Maple Leafs play-by-play commentator Joe Bowen joins Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus, and Michael Augello to discuss retirement, his favorite calls as a broadcaster, and more.

Here's what Michael Traikos, Katie Gaus and Michael Augello discussed in this episode:

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01:30: What is going on between Jim Hiller and Gavin McKenna

06:00: How could McKenna's role change if Tavares is out for a significant amount of time?

08:15: How do you view the Montreal Canadiens’ goalie situation?

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18:30: Reacting to the Winnipeg Jets’ reported interest in not having Connor Hellebuyck return

23:50: Joe Bowen joins to discuss retirement, his favorite Toronto Maple Leafs moments, and more

Rapid fire

35:30: What has been the best play of the 2026-27 season so far?

36:50: What has been the most pleasant surprise of the season?

37:50: What has been the most negative surprise of the season?

39:00: When will the Philadelphia Flyers pick up their first win

40:00: What players with low stock are you buying right now?

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