Ben and JD share their thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 5-4 overtime win against Montreal (0:10). Odds Shark sports analyst Joe Osborne stops by to offer his favourite picks for the NFL Divisional Round (44:58). Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston discusses his experience attending opening night at Scotiabank Arena and Auston Matthews’ usage on the Leafs’ penalty kill (51:16). ESPN NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks chimes in on the Nets’ acquisition of James Harden, Houston’s return in the deal, and Kyrie Irving’s ongoing hiatus (1:17:22). Stephen Brunt, co-host of Writers Bloc, joins the guys to chat about Mark Shapiro’s five-year extension with the Blue Jays (1:42:07). Craig Simpson, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, discusses the Maple Leafs’ quest to develop a championship DNA and Wayne Simmonds’ spirited fight during Wednesday night’s season-opening win (1:58:46).
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