
Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 4-2 win over the Flames on Sunday and the Blue Jays’ opening weekend of the season (4:26). Justin Bourne, co-host of Hockey Central, weighs in on Alex Kerfoot’s inconsistent play this season, Jack Campbell’s chances of usurping Frederik Andersen, and the Leafs’ recent dry spell on the power play (52:45). Dan Dakich, former NCAA head coach, current ESPN college basketball analyst, and host of The Dan Dakich Show, chimes in on Jalen Suggs’ thrilling game winner against UCLA, tonight’s Gonzaga-Baylor national championship game, and Davion Mitchell’s emergence for the Bears (1:38:17). Darren Oliver, former MLB pitcher and current special assistant to Texas Rangers GM Chris Young, discusses the Rangers’ plans to have a full house for today’s home opener against the Blue Jays, his time playing in Toronto, and the key to being an effective reliever in MLB (2:01:47). 



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April 5: Darren Oliver and Gonzaga’s pursuit of perfection

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome in Colby Armstrong (5:14) to the show who reflects back on the Leafs' week and why it will all come down to waving no trade clauses. Then, over to the other series in round 2, why the Rangers are up to the task, why Pens fans are pulling for the Canes, why the Avs look like the best threat and expectations for Canucks/Oilers battles on the ice and in social media. Then, Auston Matthews does not get nominated for the Hart and the Jays face Whit Merrifield for the first time. 

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Canada Collides On and Off The Ice in Round 2

Jeff Marek kicks it off with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with his reaction to the Leafs' end-of-season and speculation of potential firings and trades to come in the summer (5:40). Other than Matthews, Nylander and Brad Treliving, he says everyone is open season. Jeff looks at other needs and what they might do with their pending UFAs. Next, Jason Bukula (30:10) on a potential trade for Mitch Marner, why you won’t get full value but how reinvesting money could make a deal work. 

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Tough Decisions In Aftermath of Another Leafs Exit

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Mike Futa to the show who was at the Leafs/Bruins Game 6. He looks at a new approach under Brad Treliving and reminds people that they are NOT better without Matthews. Then, his take on which Bruins goalie should start tomorrow night. Later, the Canucks are trying to end their series and what it’s going to take to beat the Preds. Finally, Vegas went from 2-0 to down 3-2 and why for a young team they still create pressure to perform in the playoffs. We close with a look at UFC 301 and why Ken Rosenthal says he is keeping his eyes on the Blue Jays.

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A Wedding On Game 7 – A Lesson in Sports Etiquette

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are all over Game 6 between the Bruins and the Leafs. First, the man calling the game for Sportsnet – Chris Cuthbert – joins us from the arena where there is focus on Matthews and his mysterious absence (6:00). The criticism of the crowd and if Boston is feeling more pressure than the Leafs. Later, we move to Sid Seixeiro (25:25) who paints a picture of a loss vs a win. Why big changes might be ahead and how the hockey world is circling Sheldon Keefe. Plus, even during a Leafs chat, Sid struggles to keep his Jays thoughts quiet. 

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Sid Seixeiro, Chris Cuthbert Set Up Game 6

We open the show with Andrew Raycroft (5:31) in Boston as the former Leafs and Bruins goalie sets up Game 5, how Brad Marchand differs from the Leafs' players, and why it could be a perfect spot for Toronto to steal a game. Next up, John Bartlett (24:51) in Winnipeg on why Connor Hellebuyck has struggled in his series against the Avs. Finally we head to Vancouver where Thomas Drance (37:30) from SN650 joins us ahead of Canucks and Preds Game 5 and explains why they were able to reach to the point of moving onto the second round.

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April 5: Darren Oliver and Gonzaga’s pursuit of perfection

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