Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick it off with Seerat Sohi (6:26) from The Ringer and tonight, it’s all about Pascal’s past and Scottie’s future. She examines the role of Scottie Barnes now that he has the keys to the team and the use of the newest Raptors on the team like Olynyk. Then, how the Pacers are trying to integrate Siakam into their lineup. Later, John Buccigross (28:19) from ESPN on the Rielly suspension, why McDavid is always the MVP until someone proves otherwise and why Ovechkin needs more commitment to health and weight if he wants to catch and pass Gretzky and potentially hit 900 goals.

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Pascal’s Past Meets Scottie’s Future

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Game 1 of Canucks and Oilers from Vancouver tonight and Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Frank Seravalli who is in the building for the series opener and they discuss whether the entire country will rally behind the winner going forward. Frank looks at the Leafs' situation and why there needs to be cultural change. Then later, back to Oilers/Canucks with Cassie Campbell-Pascall (26:05) who breaks down the most important part of the series and where she thinks it will be won. Then the PWHL playoffs start tonight, if Toronto selecting Minnesota will come back to haunt them and Matthews misses on the Hart but not the Ted Lindsay, as picked by the players. 

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Will Canada Rally Behind Canucks/Oilers Winner?

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome in Colby Armstrong (5:14) to the show who reflects back on the Leafs' week and why it will all come down to waving no trade clauses. Then, over to the other series in round 2, why the Rangers are up to the task, why Pens fans are pulling for the Canes, why the Avs look like the best threat and expectations for Canucks/Oilers battles on the ice and in social media. Then, Auston Matthews does not get nominated for the Hart and the Jays face Whit Merrifield for the first time. 

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Canada Collides On and Off The Ice in Round 2

Jeff Marek kicks it off with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with his reaction to the Leafs' end-of-season and speculation of potential firings and trades to come in the summer (5:40). Other than Matthews, Nylander and Brad Treliving, he says everyone is open season. Jeff looks at other needs and what they might do with their pending UFAs. Next, Jason Bukula (30:10) on a potential trade for Mitch Marner, why you won’t get full value but how reinvesting money could make a deal work. 

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Tough Decisions In Aftermath of Another Leafs Exit

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Mike Futa to the show who was at the Leafs/Bruins Game 6. He looks at a new approach under Brad Treliving and reminds people that they are NOT better without Matthews. Then, his take on which Bruins goalie should start tomorrow night. Later, the Canucks are trying to end their series and what it’s going to take to beat the Preds. Finally, Vegas went from 2-0 to down 3-2 and why for a young team they still create pressure to perform in the playoffs. We close with a look at UFC 301 and why Ken Rosenthal says he is keeping his eyes on the Blue Jays.

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A Wedding On Game 7 – A Lesson in Sports Etiquette

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are all over Game 6 between the Bruins and the Leafs. First, the man calling the game for Sportsnet – Chris Cuthbert – joins us from the arena where there is focus on Matthews and his mysterious absence (6:00). The criticism of the crowd and if Boston is feeling more pressure than the Leafs. Later, we move to Sid Seixeiro (25:25) who paints a picture of a loss vs a win. Why big changes might be ahead and how the hockey world is circling Sheldon Keefe. Plus, even during a Leafs chat, Sid struggles to keep his Jays thoughts quiet. 

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Pascal’s Past Meets Scottie’s Future

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