Roger Lajoie hosts! Vivek Jacob of CBC Sports discussed the Raptors dropping their season opener, Aron Baynes’ debut, leadership from the second unit (5:26). No Dunks Podcast’s Leigh Ellis shares where he sees the Raptors among the top East teams, battle of L.A., Jimmy Butler’s impact on the Miami Heat (27:04). Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino gives his thoughts on the early goings of the World Juniors ahead of Christmas Day puck drop, concerns with losing Captain Kirby Dach due to an injury, what kind of Team Canada will we have performing at this year’s tournament (49:21). ESPN.com’s Victoria Matiash on what’s she’s looking forward to in the upcoming NHL season, if teams who had a big layoff in 2020 will have an advantage in the new year, how will players approach their first matches without pre-season games (1:11:47). Plus, Sportsnet.ca’s Wayne Scanlan stopped by to chat about how different the Ottawa Senators will look next year, the expectations from their prospects including Tim Stuetzle (1:37:39). OHL Commissioner David Branch shares the process in delaying the start to their season, helping players and their families during the pause, looking at other scenarios if the season gets pushed again (2:00:43).

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