Ryan Callahan, 13-year NHL veteran and ESPN Analyst, joins JD to discuss how it is returning home after a road trip, thoughts on this version of the Maple Leafs, how U.S. hockey alumni are feeling about the return of best-on-best, and memories of being teammates with Jaromír Jágr (8:00). Next, Jason Bukala, Sportsnet's prospect and hockey analyst, comes on the show to discuss Easton Cowan's growth, strengths, and what pick he'd be in this year's draft (50:00). Jason and JD also discuss how NHL teams strategize around their draft and prospect assets. To end the show, Dallas Maverick and Canadian forward, Dwight Powell chats about Team Canada heading into the Olympics, Canadians joining the Raptors, and a running joke that went viral (1:12:00). 

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Leafs Prospect Pile and Asset Assessments w/ Jason Bukala + Ryan Callahan and Dwight Powell

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Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD banter about the return of the Blue Jays' home run jacket, Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. setting the culture, where George Springer's contract ranks among other athletes, Springer's options for the rest of the season, plus underrated legacy stakes in the NHL and NBA conference finals (00:00). 

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Good Hour: Jays' Jacket, Underrated Legacy Stakes and the 10 Worst Contracts in Sports

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, joins JD to discuss Craig Berube's introductory press conference; how it was overshadowed by the roster construction, what the overall message was and who else could join Berube on the coaching staff (00:00). Plus, Sheldon Keefe's fit with the New Jersey Devils and Steven Stamkos rumors. Henrik Lundqvist, NHL Hall of Famer and analyst with TNT, chats about his new documentary Open Heart, finding peace in retirement, the most important attributes  of a head coach, and the goaltending matchup in the Rangers and Panthers series (30:00). 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Henrik Lundqvist and James Mirtle on the Leafs' New Coach, Culture & Off-Season Questions

Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, joins JD to discuss the Maple Leafs hiring Craig Berube, what kind of change he can instill, his coaching nature, his big challenges, how coaches like Berube can relate to younger players, the Edmonton Oilers moving onto the Western Conference Finals, plus Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes (4:00). Later on, the gents get into the pair of NBA Game 7's over the weekend. 

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What the Leafs Can Expect From Berube w/ Kris Versteeg + A Weekend of Game 7's

JD chats about breaking news Scottie Scheffler was detained Friday morning (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former NHL forward and Sportsnet NHL analyst, breaks down the frustrating Oilers, the goaltending conundrums and underrated Rangers players (10:00). JD touches on the legacy stakes for Jamal Murray and the Timberwolves and Nuggets heading into game 7. Tim Leiweke, former MLSE CEO and current CEO of the Oak View Group, discusses building modern sports stadiums, new MLSE CEO Keith Pelley and Toronto as a sports market (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 

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Former MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke on What's Ahead for Keith Pelley + Scottie Scheffler's Wild Ride + Do the Oilers Stink? w/ Luke Gazdic

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to chat about the growing sample size of the Blue Jays, if an upcoming winning streak is actually good for the team, reasons to re-tool or re-build, what a win-win move might look like and the biggest 'what if' in recent Toronto sports memory (00:00). Zach Harper, NBA writer with The Bounce and The Athletic, discusses Nikola Jokic's ascension, why high-calibre NBA defences struggle to handle Jokic, if Shaquille O'Neal's most-dominant reputation is at risk, and the Minnesota Timberwolves moment at hand (1:00:00). 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Leafs Prospect Pile and Asset Assessments w/ Jason Bukala + Ryan Callahan and Dwight Powell

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