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

JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.

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JD opens with his praise for Canada's first-ever win at the Copa America tournament highlighted by Jacob Shaffelburg's performance. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, talks about the tight NHL off-season timeline, his read on where the Maple Leafs are at with Mitch Marner, the biggest decision for the Leafs this summer, Joseph Woll's extension and what contracts top free agents might command (9:00).  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 Rumours, Most Likely Outcomes and Biggest Off-Season Questions w/James Mirtle

JD opens the show with his thoughts on who should've won the Conn Smythe Trophy (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, details why Game 7 didn't go the Oilers' way,  which players most helped Connor McDavid along the journey, McDavid's decision to not come out onto the ice to accept the Conn Smythe, Matthew Tkachuk's legacy and Paul Maurice's triumph (9:00).  Later on, JD and the fellas weigh in on Scottie Barnes' massive contract extension with the Raptors.   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.      

Game 7 Legacies, Heartbreaks and Takeaways w/ Kris Versteeg

JD describes the feelings around Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and ranks the legacy stakes on the line. Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli gets into the legacy stakes for Paul Maurice, his read on the Panthers' mental fortitude, the constricted off-season timetable in the NHL and the latest on the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner (9:00). JD then talks about where the Blue Jays are to end the show.   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.

Game 7 Legacy Stakes and the Latest on Marner w/ Frank Seravalli + The Rock Bottom Blue Jays

Sam McKee, host and producer at Sportsnet 590 The FAN, discuss their experience watching Canada's men's soccer team take on Leo Messi and Argentina in the Copa America opener (00:00). Then JD and Sam get into the stakes in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the potentially complicated Conn Smythe choice, how the Oilers run is effecting how they view the Maple Leafs, and Mitch Marner thoughts (22:00). The boys finish off by discussing the latest trades in the NHL and the goaltender situation in Toronto (49:00).  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.    

Canada Soccer Guys, the Most Impressive Cup and Leafs Talk w/ Sam McKee

JD speaks on why this year's Stanley Cup Final could become the series of a lifetime (00:00). Sid Seixeiro, host of Breakfast Television, discusses the goal of Team Canada's men's soccer team at Copa America,  Alphonso Davies as the new captain, the importance of fixing Jonathan David, Ismaël Koné's growth and the shrinking gap between international powerhouses and emerging countries (10:00).   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.  

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

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