Second Look Sports

Alex Mandarino & Justin Arenburg are back with you this week to break down a heavy sports news cycle despite most of the activity off the playing surface. The two kick things off chatting a mild OKC Thunder NBA championship celebration (4:16) before diving into a lacklustre NBA draft (11:38), despite some controversial moments, including a questionable reaction for Toronto Raptors first round pick Collin Murray-Boyles (15:28). The crew then transition over to the NHL, where the Utah Mammoth made a splash before the NHL draft (30:03), snagging JJ Peterka for a less than desirable haul. The boys than mull over some of the proposed plans for a new NHL CBA, possibly announced ahead of Friday night's draft (45:47) before chatting Jamie Benn's one-year extension to stay in Dallas (48:59). The duo wrap up by celebrating Max Scherzer's return to the Blue Jays rotation (52:16), and wonder if there is a more beneficial use for the right-hander for both team and player (53:18).

Episode 27 of the Second Look Sports Podcast is now here! In this episode the boys discuss everything NHL with the back-to-back Stanley Cup champions in the Florida Panthers, what is next for Connor McDavid and the Oilers (contract talk) and the recent signings around the league. The guys finish off with the NBA Finals as it's going seven games and who will take home the chip. Also Mando might have gotten mad at softball....All episodes of this podcast are available on Spotify & Apple Music.

Champions will be made! On episode 26 of the Second Look Sports podcast the guys sit down with Sportsnet's Justin Bourne to discuss what the Edmonton Oilers need to in Game 4 to crawl back into the series before mentioning the killer Brad Marchand. Here's the full rundown:The boys Graduate! (0:00)Stanley Cup Final talk (4:46) Chatting with Justin Bourne on the Stanley Cup Final (12:02) Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett are just the perfect playoff hockey player (24:09) Bourne's take on Mitch Marner (38:43 )All-time Tennis match talk (43:57) NBA Finals talk (the boys look dumb) (50:45) Blue Jays are Toronto's best team? (1:01:48)

We’re off and running! Alex & Justin are joined by Second Look Hockey’s Cristian Ceniti to break down spectacular back-to-back nights of Finals action, along with news and notes from around the world of sports, including:

The Indiana Pacers stealing Game 1 of the NBA Finals from the Oklahoma City Thunder on the back of Tyrese Haliburton (0:57)

The Edmonton Oilers edge the Florida Panthers in overtime, and do it their way (22:44)

The Bruins & Penguins secure their new head coaches (48:22)

Did the Avalanche take a misstep in the Brock Nelson contract? (1:09:47)

Aaron Rodgers finally commits to the black and yellow (1:18:02)

A controversial expansion rule in the PWHL (1:23:51)

RBC Canadian Open picks (1:33:10)

All episodes of this podcast are available on Spotify & Apple Music.

Alex, Justin & Brandon are BACK, just like the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Finals for the second year in a row. The boys recap a dominant Game 5 performance by Edmonton to book their ticket to the dance (1:09), and a controversial decision for Peter DeBoer to pull Jake Oettinger early (7:20). Next, the crew praises Florida for dismantling Carolina (41:26), and discusses whether this current iteration of the Panthers is on dynasty watch (58:55). Then, the trio touch on Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving’s end of season press conference (1:12:13), and what he said without saying anything about the future of Mitch Marner and how he feels his team needs a mental reset. Later, the team transitions over to hoops, where they discuss the commanding nature of the Oklahoma City Thunder, and whether they likely already have the NBA Championship locked up (1:28:10). Finally, the guys touch on the Eastern Conference Finals (1:43:15), and if the Stefon Diggs signing in New England is already proving to be damning (1:48:57).

On Episode 23 of Second Looks Sports, Brandon Brown and Justin Arenburg start by taking a deep dive into everything that went wrong for the Toronto Maple Leafs over the last decade with special guest Anthony Petrielli. The boys stick with hockey afterwards to discuss whether or not the NHL is entering a regrettable phase with four teams, nearly repeating in the conference finals, before switching to the NBA to discuss the choke job by the New York Knicks. Quickly, the guys switch gears to SGA and debate now with the MVP, does he become the best Canadian basketball player ever? Finally the boys wrap up with Scottie Scheffler's PGA Championship victory and why he might be entering GOAT status in the golf world.

Alex, Justin & Brandon kickstart this episode by dissecting an excruciating night for Toronto hockey fans as the Leafs drop Game 5 to the Panthers in familiar fashion (0:30). The trio then offer praise for the Edmonton Oilers as the first Canadian team in the Conference Finals, making light work of their series with Vegas after Kasperi Kapanen's over time winner (24:19). The guys then debate the likeliest of Connor Hellebuyck and Jake Oettinger to hold the starters spot for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Olympics (40:17). Kyle Cushman (47:52) of theScore then joins the show to break down the PWHL playoffs, including the Frost's series clinching win over the Sceptres, a tight series between the Charge and Victoire, and the state of the league ahead of expansion. Finally, the crew weighs in on a wildly entertaining second round in the NBA playoffs (1:19:32), before judging a highly....convenient....NBA Draft lottery (1:36:16).

On to Round 2! Justin, Brandon and Alex are geared up for the first week of the Stanley Cup Playoffs second round as games kicked off this past Monday. The trio kick things off with elation for a strong start in Toronto as the Maple Leafs hold a 2-0 series lead over the Panthers (0:45). They then move into the series chalk with two teams that have played the most games in the Stars and Jets, and discuss Mikko Rantanen’s electric postseason to date (30:02). The crew shifts to Vegas to chat the Edmonton’s round to form against the Golden Knights (41:29) before wrapping up the playoff talk with a road victory for the Hurricanes over Washington (48:50). The boys break down some hockey news and notes, including Utah revealing their new team name (55:06), a confusing but eventful draft lottery (1:00:57), and the Ducks hiring their new bench boss (1:08:08). Finally, the team highlights an exciting second round start in the NBA playoffs (1:17:14), and predict which series is likely to end in potential upset (1:23:28). 

The Second Look Sports podcast is back with another great episode, diving into the first-round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and the NBA Playoffs with so many great games happening. First the guys look at the Battle of Florida and how the Florida Panthers just dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning with no issue before talking on the Jets/Blues, Leafs/Senators series. Then Brandon Brown, Justin Arenburg and Alex Mandarino talk the NBA and where the Los Angeles Lakers go from losing in five games. Finally the boys wrap the show up with the dumpster fire that is the Vancouver Canucks and why they're a joke.

Sports fans, there is no better time than right now. In episode 19 of the Second Look Sports Brandon Brown, Alex Mandarino and Justin Arenburg spend the majority of the first hour breaking down the first couple games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each series and who the most disappointing Canadian team has been so far. Then the guys move onto the NBA Playoffs and why or why not the first-round of the playoffs has been interesting to watch. From playoffs to draft season the NFL draft is here and even though it may not have the star power like other drafts there are a lot of good players and the guys break it down. Finally the PWHL is expanding! Yes, PWHL Vancouver has been announced and the guys discuss why the city chose was surprising.