The FAN Pregame

April 16: Jorge Masvidal & Vlad Jr’s ascent with Dan Shulman

04.16.2021 - By SportsnetPlay

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JD Bunkis hosts solo! Jeff Marek, co-host of Hockey Central, stops by to chat about his passion for MMA, the Maple Leafs potentially engaging in load management heading into the playoffs, and teams mimicking Tampa Bay’s blueprint for success (7:23). Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play announcer for Sportsnet, discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s torrid start to the season, Cavan Biggio’s acclimation to third base, Bo Bichette’s long-term fit at shortstop, and the state of Canada Basketball (45:09). Coolbet’s Kris Abbott and Pat Gregoire drop by to offer their favourite picks for Sunday’s Formula 1 race and tomorrow night’s Ben Askren-Jake Paul boxing match (1:22:38). Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on the Leafs’ power play woes, Nick Foligno’s fit in the Leafs’ lineup, and Alex Galchenyuk’s emergence this season (1:37:22). UFC welterweight fighter Jorge “Gamebred” Masvidal discusses his upcoming title fight against Kamaru Usman at UFC 261, his ascent through the UFC ranks, and his unique fighting style (2:03:36). 

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