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Marco D’Amico joins Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards on Off the Roster to break down the Montreal Canadiens’ playoff push and what this series against the Tampa Bay Lightning reveals about their future. D’Amico explains why the Habs’ young core led by Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield is only just getting started, how their long-term cap structure sets them up for sustained success, and why their growing physical edge has become a major factor in this series. He also dives into Lane Hutson’s emergence as a potential elite defenseman, Juraj Slafkovsky’s ability to handle pressure in a market like Montreal, and the electric playoff atmosphere at the Bell Centre. Plus, thoughts on goaltending stability, Brendan Hagel embracing the villain role, and concerns around Brady Tkachuk and the Ottawa Senators.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro & Marco D’Amico joins

0:30 Canadiens rebuild and future outlook

1:30 Comparing Habs core to Leafs rebuild

2:30 Physicality vs Lightning in playoffs

3:15 Canadiens toughness evolution

4:35 Lane Hutson’s impact & Norris discussion

6:00 Hutson’s development and defensive growth

7:00 Slafkovsky pressure and playoff expectations

8:30 Bell Centre playoff atmosphere

9:00 Brendan Hagel embracing villain role

10:45 Goaltending stability for Montreal

12:10 Brady Tkachuk struggles vs Carolina

14:30 Final thoughts on the series

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The playoff energy is REAL on today’s episode of Off the Roster as Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards react to the Raptors’ massive Game 3 win, powered by standout performances from Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as #WeTheNorth claws back into the series. The crew breaks down what changed, how Toronto found its edge, and whether this momentum can carry forward. From there, they shift to the diamond with a preview of the Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, key matchups to watch, and what’s at stake early in the season. Plus, the latest on the Maple Leafs’ GM search continues to heat up with major implications for the franchise’s future. Then, Marco D’Amico joins the show to tee up Game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, diving into Juraj Slafkovsky’s playoff breakout, adjustments from both sides, and what to expect next in a tightening series. Don’t miss it — subscribe for more daily Toronto sports coverage.

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Today on Off The Roster, Danny Green joins the show IN STUDIO for a loaded conversation that starts with his viral dance moves before diving into Brandon Ingram’s recent struggles and Darko Rajaković’s defense of his star. Green breaks down the Toronto Raptors’ chances, shares insight from his championship run, and weighs in on Anthony Edwards needing 35 per night to beat Denver — plus how much Ingram needs to produce against Cleveland. The conversation also touches on playing through injury, Victor Wembanyama, Portland’s ownership situation, and whether Steve Kerr could return.

Then Justin Penik joins to tee up the NFL Draft, including potential surprises at the top of the board, how New York Giants fans feel holding two top-10 picks again, whether the Pittsburgh Steelers will target a quarterback amid the Aaron Rodgers situation, and what we can learn from the Seattle Seahawks’ draft-building strategy.

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Rob Wong, from the Toronto Sun + Host of the 3 up 3 Down podcast, joins to defend Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (even though he hit two Anaheim batters in the 8th inning). Wong reminds us that Vladimir Guerrero Jr historically starts slow and crushes the “slow start” narrative especially in light of Vlady’s 12 game hitting streak. Rob gives flowers to role players making positive contributions like Lenyn Sosa, Myles Straw, Jesus Sanchez and Patrick Corbin. Ernie Clement’s been the most consistent Blue Jay. The New York Mets have resorted to cleansing Citi Field with sage. The crew unpacks the wildest superstitions including Sidney Crosby jock strap and Whit Merrifield’s shower slump buster.

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Brandon Ingram is uncomfortable and out of rhythm through the first two games of the series, which is amplified by the unexpected defensive stopper Cleveland’s Dean Wade. Fedor delivers a harsh reality check assessing the talent on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and the reality of the Cavs’ “Core 4” or “Fantastic 4”. The ceiling for Donovan Mitchell x James Harden is an NBA Finals appearance (and the 112 point scoring explosion through 2 games), whereas Scottie Barnes (an elite defender) is not surrounded by the same level of talent. Charles Barkley predicts the Cavaliers will advance to the NBA Finals. The crew also debates whether the Toronto Raptors ever truly had a chance in the matchup against Cleveland.

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Today on Off The Roster, Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards dive into a busy day across the NBA and MLB.

Chris Fedor, a writer from cleveland.com,

Chris Fedor, cleveland.com explains how Toronto star

Brandon Ingram is uncomfortable and out of rhythm through the first two games of the series, which is amplified by the unexpected defensive stopper Cleveland’s Dean Wade. Fedor delivers a harsh reality check assessing the talent on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and the reality of the Cavs’ “Core 4” or “Fantastic 4”. The ceiling for Donovan Mitchell x James Harden is an NBA Finals appearance (and the 112 point scoring explosion through 2 games), whereas Scottie Barnes (an elite defender) is not surrounded by the same level of talent. Charles Barkley predicts the Cavaliers will advance to the NBA Finals. The crew also debates whether the Toronto Raptors ever truly had a chance in the matchup against Cleveland.

Rob Wong, from the Toronto Sun + Host of the 3 up 3 Down podcast, joins to defend Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (even though he hit two Anaheim batters in the 8th inning). Wong reminds us that Vladimir Guerrero Jr historically starts slow and crushes the “slow start” narrative especially in light of Vlady’s 12 game hitting streak. Rob gives flowers to role players making positive contributions like Lenyn Sosa, Myles Straw, Jesus Sanchez and Patrick Corbin. Ernie Clement’s been the most consistent Blue Jay. The New York Mets have resorted to cleansing Citi Field with sage. The crew unpacks the wildest superstitions including Sidney Crosby jock strap and Whit Merrifield’s shower slump buster.

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Tyler Yaremchuk joins Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards on Off The Roster to break down the latest from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Edmonton Oilers picking up a big win despite Connor McDavid being held off the scoresheet. Yaremchuk explains why Edmonton’s depth could make this team even stronger than their previous Cup Final runs and why Anaheim may struggle to keep up in the series. The conversation also shifts around the NHL playoff picture, including whether the Colorado Avalanche could sweep the Kings, the Ottawa Senators’ uphill battle against Carolina, and Tampa Bay trying to survive without Victor Hedman. Plus, the guys share some hilarious stories about the strangest places they’ve ever watched a game and finish with a quick Blue Jays debate on Jeff Hoffman’s performance as Toronto’s closer.

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Chapters:

0:00 Tyler Yaremchuk joins Off The Roster

0:14 Oilers win without a Connor McDavid point

0:53 Why Edmonton’s depth could be the difference

1:41 Are the Oilers better than their Cup Final teams?

2:26 Edmonton’s third-line depth breakdown

3:02 Connor Ingram and the Oilers’ goaltending outlook

3:27 Are the Ducks a real threat in the series?

4:13 Why Anaheim’s blue line struggles against McDavid

5:38 Tampa Bay vs Montreal series discussion

6:43 Can Lightning survive without Victor Hedman?

9:18 Strangest places to watch a hockey game

11:37 Avalanche vs Kings playoff outlook

12:53 Utah vs Vegas series prediction

13:59 Senators vs Hurricanes series discussion

14:36 Brady Tkachuk’s playoff approach debated

15:24 Ottawa’s goaltending key to comeback chances

16:09 Dylan Cease performance talk

16:43 Jeff Hoffman and the Blue Jays closer debate

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Will Lou joins Off The Roster with Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn to break down the Toronto Raptors’ Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and what went wrong for Brandon Ingram after a rough 3-for-15 night. Lou dives into the bigger picture for the Raptors, why fan excitement hasn’t fully returned despite the team’s bounce-back season, and what the core of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and the supporting cast must show moving forward. The group also discusses Darko Rajaković’s bold coaching decisions, the struggles of Jakob Poeltl in the series, and which Raptors role players could step up heading into Game 3. Plus, Lou reflects on Raptors playoff history, comparisons to DeMar DeRozan’s past postseason struggles, and the expectations that come with Toronto’s championship pedigree.

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Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards are back with another edition of Off The Roster, breaking down the biggest stories across Toronto sports and beyond. The crew recaps the Toronto Raptors falling behind 2-0 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Will Lou, host of Hello and Welcome, excoriates Brandon Ingram’s disastrous game 2 performance (who finished 3-for-15 from the field) while crediting Head Coach Darko Rajakovic for scheming ways to get Ingram quality looks. A heated discussion about DeMar DeRozan’s worse game vs Ingram’s worse game emerges, while Will emphasizes that the media cannot be to blame for either result. Scottie Barnes is being outplayed by Evan Mobley and RJ Barrett is producing on the offensive end. Will expects Jamal Shead and Sandro Mamukelashvili to step up in Game 3 on Thursday, April 21st at home.

Later, Tyler Yaremchuk stops by to tee up the NHL playoffs, discussing the biggest storylines around the league and whether Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers can make a push for a third straight Stanley Cup Final appearance. Tyler unpacks the Canadiens vs Lightning series, Brady Tkachuk's performative antics and the Utah Mammoth pushing for a lengthy series against Vegas.

Plus, the crew reacts to the Toronto Blue Jays winning 5-2 in their opening game against the Los Angeles Angels and examine elite relief pitching from Dylan Cease, Louis Varland and Jeff Hoffman.

Lastly, the Worst Bus Trip stories ever.

1:30 Intro + Brandon Ingram’s disastrous Game 2

7:30 Will Lou is here!

9:55 Worst Playoff Performance from a Raptor?

12:50 Toronto continues to struggle against contending teams

18:30 Jakob Poeltl’s availability in the series

21:30 Role players that are playing effective

23:50 Raptors that will step up in Game 3

26:50 Cleveland’s “Don’t Blink” Cam

28:20 Hello & Welcome’s Game 3 Watch Party

31:00 How many games will this series go?

32:45 Tyler Yaremchuk is here!

34:20 2024 Oilers vs 2026 Oilers

36:10 Can the Anaheim Ducks upset Edmonton?

38:00 Montreal stuns Tampa Bay in Game 1

41:20 Canadiens fans are watching playoff games in church

44:10 Thoughts on LAK vs COL + UTH vs VGK

46:30 Brady Tkachuk’s playoff vibe

48:55 Dylan Cease + Jeff Hoffman were cooking vs the Angels

51:45 Toronto beats Anaheim 5-2

55:00 Redemption for Jeff Hoffman

59:00 Worst Bus Trips Ever

1:03:00 Next Big Thing - Mason Miller

1:05:00 Next Big Thing - Jose Soriano

1:07:30 Worst Bus Trip in the chat

1:09:30 ProLine Picks - Jake Guentzel + Parker Messick

1:11:00 Joe Buck hosts ESPN Jeopardy

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Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards are back with a fresh episode of Off The Roster, breaking down a tough start to the postseason for the Toronto Raptors after their 126-113 Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland.

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The crew dives into Brandon Ingram's blunt post-game comments about his usage taking 9 shots, Cleveland controlling the tempo and paint, Coach Rajakovic's messaging to the media and potential adjustments heading into Game 2.

Toronto Sun Columnist Rob Longley shares his thoughts on the Blue Jays’ salvaging their 3 game road trip in Arizona. Toronto’s offence exploded for 8 runs in the first inning. Bright spots like Kazuma Okamoto and Andres Gimenez do not overshadow Toronto’s anemic offence, especially with the bases loaded and with runners in scoring position. Injuries continue to mount for the Blue Jays. Longley explains lack of command, loss of confidence, mechanical failures with Jeff Hoffman’s frustrating season and reliever Eric Lauer.

Plus, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs underway, the crew also discusses the Montreal Canadiens winning in Tampa Bay, the insane buzz in Buffalo and the latest rumours about Toronto's search for a President and/or General Manager.

1:35 Intro

2:35 Lindsay’s in Cleveland for the NBA Playoffs

4:30 Vibes in Cleveland

5:50 Brandon Ingram took 9 shots in Game 1

7:50 Cleveland dictated the pace

9:50 Max Strus was the X-Factor

11:00 Raptors struggles

12:00 First Playoff Game uneasiness

13:45 Coach Darko Rajakovic’s Messaging

18:20 Were the Raptors that bad or Cavs that good?

22:40 Maple Leafs GM search update

28:05 Montreal Canadiens’ OT win

32:00 Buffalo Sabres’ 4-3 win

34:20 Rob Longley is here!

36:00 Blue Jays continue losing players to injuries

37:45 Toronto needs Guerrero Jr’s All Star level

40:15 Jeff Hoffman lacks consistency

44:30 Pitchers exasperating John Schneider

46:00 How bad are the Blue Jays right now

48:25 Andres Gimenez’s surprising production

50:30 A round of golf with Kevin Gausman

52:20 Victor Wembanyama’s incredible playoff debut

54:40 Fanbase’s patience wearing thin with Eric Lauer

57:00 Lebron James’ 19th post season

1:00:00 ProLine Look Ahead Picks: Brandon Ingram + Vladimir Guerrero Jr

1:02:00 Cleveland’s Reguri-Cam + Buffalo’s Sabre Pretzel

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