In this episode of Homestand Sports, we break down the Buffalo Bills' playoff chances and assess just how strong they are following their impressive win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. (01:07) We dive into the ongoing debate about the effectiveness of NHL goalie tandems and discuss whether they truly work. Additionally, we evaluate the Toronto Maple Leafs' season after their recent victory over the Dallas Stars and analyze the significance of William Nylander's contract year. (11:22) Plus, we share our first impressions of the Toronto Raptors, including a heated debate on whether Dennis Schroder outshines Fred VanVleet. (30:15)

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Do the Maple Leafs' have a goaltending dilemma? We spotlight Ilya Samsonov and Joseph Woll. We discuss the high-stakes pressure on Max Domi to perform for the Leafs and why their win over the Tampa Lightning should be considered a big one.(01:10)

Then, we break down the crucial takeaways from NFL Week 7. Is there a Super Bowl in the Ravens' future, or will the Bills miss the playoffs? (19:47) Plus, we preview the NFL Monday Night Football game between the San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings. (37:42)

In this episode of Homestand Sports, we break down the three crucial factors that could lead Tottenham to Premier League glory over the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool. (02:16) Then, get ready for some intense debate as we rank the top 10 most clutch athletes currently dominating the sporting world including Bryce Harper, Lebron James, Patrick Mahomes and Nikola Jokic?? (22:16) Last but not least, we explore the intriguing idea of NFL players venturing into flag football for the 2028 Olympics and we wrap up with Week 7 picks. (58:34)

In this episode of Homestand Sports, we debate: Victor Wembanyama or Conor Bedard, who would you rather watch for the rest of your life? (02:10) Then, we try and figure out how to make the NBA and NHL regular season matter. (15:07) What are the storylines that you need to tune into to care about the 82 game season? Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s and Zion Williamson’s MVP push? The final years of Lebron James, Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby? 

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In this episode of Homestand Sports, we kick things off with a heated debate about hockey sensation Connor Bedard - is the hype around him justified, or is the NHL doing a little too much to promote him? (01:37)

Then, get ready for some fun as we rank the weirdest athlete superstitions - from Jason Giambi wearing a golden thong to Moises Alou peeing on his hands, we'll share the strangest habits that athletes have sworn by. (17:23)

And of course, we wrap up with some NFL action. We're bringing you our locks and gut feeling picks for NFL Week 6. (30:14)

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In this episode of Homestand Sports, we turn our attention to Baseball. Should Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins get the boot? (01:50) And is John Schneider the right skipper to lead the Blue Jays in the 2024 MLB season? (28:10)

Then, we dive into the future of soccer legend Lionel Messi. Join us as we discuss the burning questions: Will Messi return to Barcelona? Will he stay with Inter Miami? What are the odds of him gracing the 2026 Fifa World Cup? And, of course, will he win the Ballon D'or for the eighth time? (36:53)

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In this episode of Homestand Sports, we analyze the Toronto Blue Jays' elimination from the MLB postseason. (01:22) Who's responsible for their postseason woes? Is it John Schneider? Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Bo Bichette? Join us as we break down the key factors contributing to their early exit and explore potential solutions for the future

Next, we dive into the NFL's recent fascination with pop sensation Taylor Swift and superstar tight end Travis Kelce. (19:05) Are Swift’s appearances and collaborations becoming a bit too much? We'll discuss the fine line between entertainment and overexposure in the world of professional football.

Finally, we explore the comments made by former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch regarding Russell Wilson during his time with the Seattle Seahawks. (32:46)

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Homestand Sports is for fans who want more than stats and scores. Beginning Oct 9th Albert Vartanian will bring you inside the stories you care about including rivalries, trades, and a rollercoaster ride of unfiltered opinions that will help you win your next sports debate at home, the pub, or the bleachers.

 Welcome to the wild side of sports talk. This…. is Homestand Sports!

Albert Vartanian is joined by Justin Pooni and Shawn McCormick to preview Week 4 in the NFL. 

00:00 - Intro

01:18 - Miami Dolphins @ Buffalo Bills

09:06 - Kansas City Chiefs @ New York Jets

17:59 - Baltimore Ravens @ Cleveland Browns

22:38 - Denver Broncos @ Chicago Bears

32:15 - Picks

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Albert Vartanian is joined by Andrew Zuber to recap the Toronto Blue Jays' series win over the Tampa Bay Rays. They talk about how George Springer has another gear in September, Chris Bassit's World Series quotes and whether or not the Jays have a World Series calibre team. Then, they discuss if John Schneider's poor decision-making will hurt the Blue Jays' chances of making a deep run in the MLB Postseason.