Ben and JD discuss the Maple Leafs relinquishing a 5-1 lead to the Senators on Monday and Toronto’s acquisition of Alex Galchenyuk (0:14). Sportsnet’s Maria St. Aubin stops by for our weekly edition of Text Line Tuesday (29:03). Former NHL forward Kris Versteeg weighs in on John Tavares’ recent struggles, Alex Kerfoot’s role, and Jason Spezza’s strong play this season (51:00). Former Senators defenceman Marc Methot chimes in on Ottawa’s comeback win over Toronto and his experience participating in the Battle of Ontario (1:38:53). Ryane Clowe, former NHL forward and ex-head coach of the Newfoundland Growlers, discusses the quality of competition in the NHL’s North Division and Joe Thornton’s fit alongside Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner (1:57:34). 

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