Canes' Comeback + Inside the Failed Matthew Knies Trade with Doug MacLean

Canes' Comeback + Inside the Failed Matthew Knies Trade with Doug MacLean

From Real Kyper & Bourne by Sportsnet

June 5, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Carolina's comeback in the Stanley Cup Final and features an interview with Doug MacLean about trade talks involving Matthew Knies.

Justin Bourne is back for the Friday edition, and he shares some stories from the draft combine in Buffalo with Nick Kypreos. Then, they recap Carolina's Game 2 win to even up the Stanley Cup Final before welcoming in former NHL President, GM and head coach Doug MacLean (5:07) for Off-the-Rails Friday! Mac weighs in on Carolina's comeback, John Tortorella's costly challenge, Dylan Larkin's trade request, the Leafs' wide-reaching head coach search, and the reported deal Brad Treliving had that would've made Matthew Knies a Montreal Canadien. Later, Nick and Justin go deeper into the Leafs' reported Matthew Knies trade that fell through late, and whether John Chayka will revisit those trade talks this offseason. 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Justin Bourne, Nick Kypreos

Guest: Doug MacLean

Topics covered

  • NHL
  • Stanley Cup Final
  • trade talks
  • Carolina Hurricanes
  • Matthew Knies
  • Dylan Larkin
  • coaching search

Keywords

  • Carolina Hurricanes
  • Stanley Cup Final
  • Matthew Knies
  • trade
  • Doug MacLean
  • NHL
  • Dylan Larkin
  • coaching search

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Carolina, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens

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