
Mike Giardi of the NFL Network breaks down Bill Belichick’s spending spree in New England, the Buccaneers bringing everyone back, and more moves around free agency (26:49). Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston talks about Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas’ willingness to trade a top prospect in the right deal, his comment that he is looking at forwards, and the available players mentioned in the rumour mill (49:59). CBS Sports Network’s Ryan Hollins previews the NCAA March Madness tournament and talks about the prospects who could intrigue the Toronto Raptors in the first round (1:40:34). Chris Rose shares where he ranks the Blue Jays lineup in the American League, and talks about showcasing players’ personalities on his new podcast “The Chris Rose Rotation” (1:59:11).



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March 17: Kyle Dubas Speaks and NFL Free Agency

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Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the hottest topic in the NHL today – “what’s up with Nylander” – and how the secrecy of injury reporting was supposed to improve with legalized gambling and essentially teams are being openly dishonest (3:20). Later, Ailish was in attendance for the latest PWHL attendance record (in Montreal) and we close with the home teams are 6-0 in the NHL and 8-0 in the NBA. A win by Edmonton and Dallas tonight would make 16-0 for the first time in history.

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How The Nylander Secrecy Exposes an NHL Flaw

We now have all the matchups set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and with that, Frank Seravalli (5:20) from Daily Faceoff joins Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert for a round of “Fact or Fiction” which then turned into “Frank or Fiction.”  We get his take on every series, the chances for an upset and one specific reason that this year is different for the Leafs. Later on, our Western Conference bracket which leas us into Ailish and Justin’s pick for The Stanley Cup. 

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Pt. 2

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the last night of the NHL with Luke Gazdic (2:45) as the Oilers are awaiting either LA or Vegas. He looks at how the Edmonton series has evolved, why the Jets have one of the best locker rooms in the league and why Rick Tocchet’s turnaround of the Canucks might be the most impressive of all Canadian teams. Later, Ailish and Justin fill out their Eastern Conference bracket for the NHL Playoffs, the one area that they differed the most and tomorrow we look at the Western Conference. 

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Stanley Cup Playoff Preview Pt. 1

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Adnan Virk on the show as he describes why Juan Soto is an absolute difference maker and how the Yankees are one of the best teams in baseball even without Cole pitching (8:40). Then, his thoughts on the Jays - why Kirk and Varsho might be on the right path, why Berrios is a Cy Young-worthy pitcher and how the Jays' top-3 starters can keep carrying the team. Finally, thoughts on the legendary John Sterling who announced his retirement this week. Later, Shayna Goldman (26:45) from The Athletic shares what goes into Hart Trophy voting, the rise of Matthews, what stood out about McDavid and which player she is leaning toward. 

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Hart Check – Matthews' Stock Is Climbing

Jeff Marek makes his weekly appearance with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss playoff races, why people won’t feel sorry if Detroit misses again and the Coyotes' situation with the move to Utah all but being official (5:35). Then, Jeff explains why hockey will return to the desert and how the NHL is making this more of a temporary move. Afterward, to Canada winning the Women’s World Championship in what’s being called the best women’s game of all time. Later, Kaitlyn McGrath (25:20) from The Athletic on the new series with the Yankees, why Justin Turner has been everything they wanted and more and perhaps the Jays offseason has been better than suggested. Finally, a look at pitchers, the debut of Rodriguez and if there is legit concern around Kevin Gausman. 

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March 17: Kyle Dubas Speaks and NFL Free Agency

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