Carlos Pena, former MLB first baseman and current MLB Network analyst, weighs in on George Springer’s value to the Blue Jays’ lineup, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s acclimation to first base, and Bo Bichette’s fit at shortstop (50:58). Sarah Nurse, member of the Canadian women’s national team, discusses the cancellation of the 2021 IIHF Women’s World Hockey Championship and the fallout from Nova Scotia’s decision to call off the event (1:20:58). Ian Eagle, Nets play-by-play announcer for YES and the NBA on TNT, weighs in on Brooklyn’s championship aspirations, Kevin Durant’s workload this season, and the uptick in scoring around the NBA this year (1:36:31). Dwayne Roloson, former NHL goalie and ex-goalie coach for the Ducks, chimes in on his experience working with Frederik Andersen in Anaheim, the unique challenges associated with playing in Canadian markets, and Andersen’s prolonged absence from the Leafs’ lineup (2:03:57).
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