For Future Considerations

Andrew Perrott joins Matt, Manny and John once again to discuss his showcase tournament for NHL draft eligible players. Plus, a special edition of Rapid Fire where the boys discuss sudden death baseball, video game injuries, an angry LeBron, and a billionaire couple headed to divorce court.

Everyone is talking about Tom Wilson in the NHL and Aaron Rodgers in the NFL. Would the boys suspend Wilson? Has Rodgers played his last game in Green Bay? The boys offer their takes and look back at their mock NFL draft. Rapid Fire also includes talk about the OHL Draft Lottery, Roberto Alomar and dates at Diamondback games. Will the boys watch Mayweather vs. Paul and will they eat pineapple on pizza? Listen for their hot takes and loads of fun and laughs.

John, Matt and Manny are joined by Aaron Halterman of www.racingdudes.com to preview this weekend’s Kentucky Derby. Aaron talks about the prestige of the race, the favourites and the dark horses. Plus go into “the paddocks” and learn more about what it takes to handicap a race.

Matt and Manny make their selections for the first 12 picks in their NFL Mock Draft. Plus the boys debate no hitters, baseball fun, the CFL season as well as NHL broadcasting rights and North Division standings in Rapid Fire. Plus, you don’t want to miss out on John’s “beary scary” story about his encounter with a black bear.

We moved the main course this week after a special interview with Owen Sound Attack defenceman Andrew Perrott about the cancellation of the OHL season. So the OT menu features an OHL appetizer and a main course of NHL records and the problems with baseball. Leave room for dessert as the boys talk European Super League, what to name the Washington Football Team and zoom nudity.

The Ontario Hockey League has ended its Return to Play plans. The 2020-21 season has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the stay-at-home order from the Ontario government. It’s disappointing news for all 20 teams and 450 players including Andrew Perrott, who spearheaded a Return to Play movement through a petition and letter writing campaign. The Owen Sound Attack defender is back on the podcast to talk about his disappointment and taking matters into his own hands to help himself and his fellow players.

Episode 25 is a another edition of "The OT." The boys play a game called The Missing Link. Find the connection between the four players mentioned by Matt, who all play different sports. John and Manny try to offer some clues about the players. Message us with your answer for a chance to win a great prize. Plus, the boys talk about Manny's unusual pastime, revised picks for NHL MVP and Matt counts down to the Kentucky Derby.

The dust has settled from the NHL Trade Deadline. Manny, Matt and John offer their takes on the big deals and list their winners and losers. Plus the problem with baseball leads Matt to go off topic yet again! Rapid Fire features some golf, basketball and football talk. We also start the discussion on the go-to place post COVID-19. Email us at [email protected]

There is still no decision on an OHL season. It is affecting hundreds of junior hockey players, many with aspirations to play in the NHL. It is also affecting the scouting community. Brock Otten of OHL Prospects and McKeen's Hockey joins Manny, Matt and John to discuss how scouts have adapted, the impact on players and he also offers some insight on the top draft eligible players.

Baseball season is underway and the boys talk everything about America’s pastime. Matt is already overreacting about the Tigers, John is uncharacteristically positive about the Blue Jays and Manny is in the dugout enjoying a ballpark frank and beer. The boys also recap March Madness, talk some hockey, football and Jeopardy! Plus, they review the menu for the Masters dinner and share some tasty favourites themselves.