
Raptors 2020 first round pick Malachi Flynn checks in from the G-League bubble to chat about his experience playing with Raptors 905 and being mentored by Fred VanVleet (29:56). Odds Shark sports analyst Joe Osborne stops by to offer his favourite picks for tonight’s NBA action and World Series future bets (41:32). Former NHL head coach Bruce Boudreau discusses the Maple Leafs’ response last night after Monday’s 5-1 collapse, the scrutiny facing William Nylander, and Sheldon Keefe’s influence on Toronto’s improved defensive approach (50:58). Blue Jays play-by-play announcer Dan Shulman weighs in on the Blue Jays starting the 2021 season in Dunedin and Toronto’s pitching concerns heading into spring training (1:38:03). Craig Simpson, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses Justin Holl’s maturation, Morgan Rielly’s performance this season, and Auston Matthews’ improved defensive game (2:07:24). 



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Feb. 18: Malachi Flynn, Dan Shulman, and Leafs bounce back

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We now have all the matchups set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and with that, Frank Seravalli (5:20) from Daily Faceoff joins Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert for a round of “Fact or Fiction” which then turned into “Frank or Fiction.”  We get his take on every series, the chances for an upset and one specific reason that this year is different for the Leafs. Later on, our Western Conference bracket which leas us into Ailish and Justin’s pick for The Stanley Cup. 

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Pt. 2

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the last night of the NHL with Luke Gazdic (2:45) as the Oilers are awaiting either LA or Vegas. He looks at how the Edmonton series has evolved, why the Jets have one of the best locker rooms in the league and why Rick Tocchet’s turnaround of the Canucks might be the most impressive of all Canadian teams. Later, Ailish and Justin fill out their Eastern Conference bracket for the NHL Playoffs, the one area that they differed the most and tomorrow we look at the Western Conference. 

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Pt. 1

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Adnan Virk on the show as he describes why Juan Soto is an absolute difference maker and how the Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball even without Cole pitching (8:40). Then, his thoughts on the Jays - why Kirk and Varsho might be on the right path, why Berrios is a Cy Young-worthy pitcher and how the Jays' top-3 starters can keep carrying the team. Finally, thoughts on the legendary John Sterling who announced his retirement this week. Later, Shayna Goldman (26:45) from The Athletic shares what goes into Hart Trophy voting, the rise of Matthews, what stood out about McDavid and which player she is leaning toward. 

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Hart Check – Matthews' Stock Is Climbing

Jeff Marek makes his weekly appearance with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss playoff races, why people won’t feel sorry if Detroit misses again and the Coyotes' situation with the move to Utah all but being official (5:35). Then, Jeff explains why hockey will return to the desert and how the NHL is making this more of a temporary move. Afterward, to Canada winning the Women’s World Championship in what’s being called the best women’s game of all time. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath (25:20) from The Athletic on the new series with the Yankees, why Justin Turner has been everything they wanted and more and perhaps the Jays offseason has been better than suggested. Finally, a look at pitchers, the debut of Rodriguez and if there is legit concern around Kevin Gausman. 

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Jays Offseason Suddenly Looks Better…

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with an in-depth chat with Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (6:53) ahead of the series against the Rockies. He goes into Kevin Gausman’s start, how surprised he was to see his velocity drop in cold weather and what it’s like as a pitcher dealing with that. Then, the Jays' depth, bullpen injuries and the importance a catcher makes and why Danny Jansen’s return will be so important. Next up we head to Las Vegas where Aaron Bronsteter (26:12) is covering UFC 300. He goes over the card, and why it’s more about depth instead of the headliner. Then, while we speak to Aaron he gets the chance to interview a couple of fighters live on the show with both Kayla Harrison and Max Holloway.

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Feb. 18: Malachi Flynn, Dan Shulman, and Leafs bounce back

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