Sportsnet Today 960

On hour one of The Sports Drive, Logan Gordon and Patrick Dumas get you up to speed on everything from around the world of sports. The guys kick things off with the latest on the Mike Babcock investigation being cleared, and what he could bring behind the bench for the Edmonton Oilers — including whether he’s the coach that can finally help get them to a Stanley Cup. From there, they move on to another coaching move, with Jim Hiller joining the Toronto Maple Leafs. The guys discuss what that could mean for the team, and whether it has any impact on Auston Matthews’ long-term future in Toronto. They also break down a pair of moves around the NHL, as the Vegas Golden Knights part ways with John Tortorella and bring in Jim Craig, while the Washington Capitals lock up head coach Spencer Carbery with an extension. Logan and Patrick give their thoughts on all these decisions and what they mean for these teams moving forward.

(25:43) Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins Patrick and Logan to break down the Maple Leafs’ hiring of Jim Hiller, and what it could mean for Auston Matthews’ long-term future in Toronto. Luke also weighs in on whether GM John Chayka still has a busy offseason ahead, and what other moves could be on the horizon. They then shift to the Stanley Cup Final, looking back at the series and highlighting some of the standout performances!

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On hour 2 of Sportsnet Today, Adnan Virk — NHL and MLB Network insider — joins the show to break down everything he’s been seeing on the ground. He starts with the electric atmosphere he experienced in New York during the Knicks parade, and shares what it was like being around the MetLife Stadium area with all the chaos and excitement surrounding the FIFA World Cup. From there, the conversation shifts to baseball, as Virk weighs in on the Blue Jays’ series sweep over the Boston Red Sox. He highlights the impact Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had throughout the series, and why he was such a key piece in Toronto’s success. Looking ahead, Virk previews the Jays’ upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, pointing out some players to keep an eye on from the Cubs’ side. To wrap it up, he dives into the Stanley Cup Final, giving his thoughts on the series as a whole and the Carolina Hurricanes ultimately coming out on top.

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On hour 1 of Sportsnet Today, WWE Superstar Joe Hendry joins Peter Klein ahead of WWE’s stop in Calgary. The guys dive into what it means for the city to have WWE roll through, while Hendry shares his journey in the company and how things have been going so far in his career.

(16:03) Plus, Cameron, Peter, and Aazam get you caught up on everything from around the world of sports. They kick things off with a recap of the Blue Jays and Red Sox, breaking down what stood out in the matchup. From there, it’s over to hockey — the guys react to the Flames’ newly released preseason schedule, and then get into the latest on the Mike Babcock investigation wrapping up and what the timeline could look like for Babcock starting his coaching role with the Oilers. They also touch on the Capitals extending Spencer Carbery, and the Bruins announcing Patrice Bergeron’s jersey retirement. Outside the NHL, they run through the latest World Cup scores and tee up Canada’s matchup against Qatar. To wrap it up, they hit the PWHL Draft — including who went first overall to Vancouver and where Jade Iginla ended up landing.

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On hour two of Sportsnet Today Aazam Ali Nanji brings you the latest Stamps Report! After that, Patrick, Peter, Aazam, Cameron, and intern Liam spin the wheel for Wildcard Wednesday!

(23:57) Thom Mahler, Director of Downtown Strategy with the City of Calgary, joins the show to break down everything happening in the downtown core this summer from a sports perspective. He highlights a packed calendar that includes the Calgary Surge Summer Hoops Series, Soccer City FC action, and World Cup watch parties bringing fans together across the city.

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On hour 1 of Sportsnet Today with Peter Klein, Patrick Dumas, Aazam Ali Nanji, and Cameron Hughes gets you caught up on everything across the sports world. The guys kick things off with their thoughts on the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller, plus the Vegas Golden Knights bringing in Jim Craig. Over to baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays picked up a win over the Boston Red Sox last night, with George Springer launching his 300th career home run, while Dylan Cease delivered five shutout innings. They also get into the latest on the injury front—where things stand with Shane Bieber. To wrap it up, the guys react to a wild day at the FIFA World Cup and set up the matchups ahead.

(24:54) Dennis Bernstein joins the show to take a deeper dive into the hiring of Jim Hiller and what it means for the organization and its players. He weighs in on whether Hiller was the best option for the job, and how much pressure comes with coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs—especially after underwhelming results in Los Angeles and the team’s continued struggles to get out of the first round. Bernstein also shares his thoughts on the Vegas Golden Knights hiring Jim Craig, questioning whether it was the right move instead of sticking with John Tortorella. The conversation then shifts to the rest of the league, as he looks at how aggressive teams could be in free agency, reacts to the latest trades from the past few days, and discusses potential landing spots for Dylan Larkin.

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Hour two of Sportsnet Today rolls on with Daniele Franceschi joining the show to break down what’s ahead for the Toronto Blue Jays. They dive into the upcoming schedule, take a look at the probable starting pitchers, and check in on Alejandro Kirk — and how he’s looked since returning from injury. Plus, they shift over to the NBA, where the New York Knicks pull off yet another fourth-quarter comeback, powered by Finals MVP Jalen Brunson.

(26:38) Patrick and Peter talk about who has been the most disappointing team between the Dallas Stars and the Edmonton Oilers, plus Matt Rose covers you with The Stamps Report!

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On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein, Patrick Dumas, Aazam Ali Nanji, and Cameron Hughes gets you caught up on everything happening across the sports world. The guys kick things off with the first trade of the NHL offseason, and what it could mean moving forward. From there, they dive into the latest around the Mike Babcock situation, plus another big coaching shift — John Tortorella officially out behind the bench in Vegas. Later on, it’s a Blue Jays game day, as Toronto gets set to take on the Boston Red Sox. The crew tees up the matchup and what to watch for. They’ll also touch on the latest CANMNT injury news, including Alphonso Davies, and wrap it up with a look back at some of yesterday’s biggest upsets.

(25:00) Ailiah Forfar stops by to get you caught up on everything happening in the PWHL. From where Hilary Knight has landed, to how the draft order is shaping up, she’s got it all covered. She also dives into the Maple Leafs’ latest trade acquisition and what it could mean for Toronto moving forward — plus plenty more from around the game.

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On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein and Cam Hughes get you set for the start of the NHL offseason as they take stock of the Flames' to-do list, what teams they'll be watching over the summer, and more! Plus, Aazam Ali Nanji brings the latest edition of The Stamps Report.

(21:06) Tommy Wheeldon Jr. joins the show for another edition of the Cavalry FC Soccer Show! Tommy brings the latest on his club after they bounced back in outstanding fashion after their first loss of the season, and his breakdown of what we've seen from the FIFA World Cup!

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On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein and Cam Hughes get you up to speed on all the latest from around the sports world! They dive into not one but two championships handed out over the weekend the latest on the Blue Jays, the FIFA World Cup, UFC, and more!

(24:40) Sportsnet's Ryan Dixon joins the show to break down the Carolina Hurricanes winning their second Stanley Cup in franchise history after eliminating the Golden Knights in six games.

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On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein and Taylor Dingman open Headlines with Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final, where Carolina takes a 3-2 series lead over Vegas behind strong performances from their stars and Brandon Bussi in net, Nikita Kucherov officially winning the Hart Trophy, Alejandro Kirk returns ahead of tonight’s matchup with the Yankees and Shane Bieber continues his rehab momentum, before closing with Canada’s World Cup action against Bosnia and Herzegovina and lineup updates under Jesse Marsch.

(25:19) The crew answer all of your questions on another edition of Textline Takeover! The crew shares their thoughts on the World Cup, Canada's chances, life as rabbit, and more! 

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