Feb. 23: John Smoltz & Raptors resurgence with David Thorpe

Ben and JD discuss the Maple Leafs’ 3-0 loss to the Flames on Monday and John Tavares’ continued struggles (0:29). Sportsnet’s Maria St. Aubin stops by for our weekly edition of Text Line Tuesday (25:59). Sportsnet NHL Insider Chris Johnston weighs in on the criticism being levied towards Tavares and Sheldon Keefe’s lineup shuffling amidst a slew of injuries (54:12). John Smoltz, MLB Hall of Famer and current FOX analyst, discusses the challenge for pitchers to get stretched out following a condensed 2020 season and the Blue Jays’ potent offence (1:15:42). David Thorpe, analyst for TrueHoop.com and founder of The Pro Training Center, chimes in on Chris Boucher’s emergence this season, OG Anunoby’s defensive prowess, and Fred VanVleet’s importance to the Raptors’ turnaround (1:38:36). Former NHL forward Matt Stajan shares his thoughts on the Flames’ heightened level of urgency during Monday’s win over the Maple Leafs and Keefe’s efforts to spark Tavares (2:06:35). 

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