JD kicks off today's show alongside Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, talking about the new-look Raptors, Darko Rajaković's improvement, Immanuel Quickley's early returns, and Pascal Siakam's fit and trade value. Plus, where's Gradey Dick? (00:00). Next, Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs' reluctance to start Dennis Hildeby, Ilya Samsonov's return to the team, Matthew Knies' progress, Nick Robertson's near future, and the idea of Corey Perry as a Leaf (55:00). JD and Armen end the show with 'What We Missed!'   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.

Raptors' Honeymoon and Siakam's Future w/ Blake Murphy + Perry's Potential Fit in Toronto

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JD opens with a chat about how the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals have mirrored each other through the first four games. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of the Klevr app, discusses the psychological advantage from the Oilers scoring eight goals, how the team's role players led the way in Game 4, Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk's series so far, the best runs from defensive centres in NHL history, and if Edmonton can claw back into the series (9:00). The show ends 'What We Missed!'  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.    

More Likely Comeback: Oilers or Mavs? Kris Versteeg on McDavid vs. Barkov and the Keys to Edmonton’s Win

JD explains how Alexander Barkov is outplaying Connor McDavid in the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final. Jon 'Stugotz' Weiner, co-host of the Dan La Batard Show with Stugotz, chats with JD about how Canadians might be feeling about the Stanley Cup heading south to Florida, McDavid on the verge of being swept with only having three assists so far, and how fans feel about Jimmy Butler (9:00). Raffi Torres, 12-year NHL veteran, chats about being the glue guy on the 2006 Oilers' Cup finalist team and what worked for him in Edmonton (32:00). The gents end the show with 'What We Missed!' 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.      

Barkov Buries McDavid + Stugotz and Raffi Torres

JD opens with his critiques of Luka Dončić's frustrating composure in Game 3 of the NBA Final. Devin Harris, 15-year NBA veteran and analyst with Bally Sports Southwest, breaks down how the Mavericks can learn from this failure, the distraction that comes when you fixate on the officiating, Dončić's biggest defensive downfall, the Celtics' dominant run, the uniqueness of Jrue Holiday and Kyrie Irving's legacy (8:00).  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.    

Luka Loses It and the Two-Truth Celtics w/ Devin Harris

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to get into Teoscar Hernández, if they'd rather watch the 2023 or 2024 Blue Jays, Joey Votto's win, the feeling seeing your team play well but still lose, and a couple interesting results from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll, before ranking the hardest sports to officiate.  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.          

Good Hour: Jays, Refs and Losers Would You Rathers

JD opens the show discussing the part momentum plays in the Stanley Cup Final. Dwayne Roloson, 14-year NHL veteran and former Edmonton Oilers goaltender, chats about the feeling of being down 0-2 in a playoff series, the nuances of the 'next man up mentality', what it's like being a red-hot goaltender like Sergei Bobrovsky and pressure on Stuart Skinner (6:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 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.            

Raptors' Honeymoon and Siakam's Future w/ Blake Murphy + Perry's Potential Fit in Toronto

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