For Future Considerations

The NHL Draft Lottery is complete so the boys welcome Tony Ferrari from Dobber Prospects. He breaks down some of the top prospects and the targets for the lottery teams. Manny, John and Matt also make their picks for Euro 2020.

This episode has everything. Manny celebrates another Habs playoff series win. Matt rants about foreign substances in baseball and John is singing the Bianca blues. Plus the boys debate Lebron’s legacy and discuss the Blue Jays, the NBA MVP, the Jones NFL trade and the Mayweather – Paul fight.

His name has been mentioned as a hot candidate for NHL head coaching jobs. Rocky Thompson is the associate coach for the San Jose Sharks. He joins the show to remember the 2017 Memorial Cup Championship he won coaching the Windsor Spitfires. Rocky also talks about his philosophy and his future.

Matt, John and Manny talk about the stages of being a sports fan. From jubilation with the Habs victory to heartbreak for the Leafs loss. The boys also talk about the ignorant actions of fans in the NBA. Plus, what’s next for the Maple Leafs? There’s also hot debate over second round NHL playoff predictions, Edmonton’s new CFL team name and the best TV comedy of all time.

The boys are joined by broadcaster and story teller Tony Ambrogio. His career has spanned three decades, from humble beginnings in Owen Sound to working for three major sports TV networks in Canada. Tony shares stories about his career, including his work at the Olympics. He also offers some hot takes about the OHL, the NHL and the NBA.

The boys recap the first round of the NHL Playoffs and offer some thoughts on the Oilers future, Kadri’s suspension and ‘The Code.’ Plus an over / under on no hitters, crowning an NBA Champion, music reviews and the things we hate that everyone loves.

We are approaching two special anniversaries. The Windsor Spitfires won the 2009 and 2010 Memorial Cups in late May. Dale Mitchell was a key member of those OHL and Mem Cup Championship teams and just announced his retirement from hockey. Dale joins Manny, Matt and John to look back at those junior hockey championships and share some unbelievable stories about his hockey career.

Who doesn’t love playoff hockey? The boys are big fans and welcome back the voice of the Windsor Spitfires, Steve Bell, as they make their predictions for the Stanley Cup. Plus, John offers up some tasty questions in Rapid Fire about NHL coaching changes, bat flips and beer bats.

Jarrod Maidens scored the biggest goal in Owen Sound Attack history in overtime of Game 7 to win the 2011 OHL Championship. On the 10th anniversary of THE goal, Jarrod talks to Manny, Matt and John about his time in the Ontario Hockey League, that memorable championship run, overcoming adversity, and what he has been doing since the end of his OHL career.

The boys are back and berate Bob Baffert over the latest horse racing scandal. Matt, John and Manny also discuss the rising number of no hitters in baseball. Where do Connor McDavid and Russell Westbrook rank in the Top 5? Plus, a debate over the future of Albert Pujols, Jack Eichel, NHL coaching vacancies and the Athletics in Oakland.