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Arash Madani and Stephen Brunt welcome Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen to the show after his successful day at the dish in Grapefruit League action (11:48). For the remainder of the show, Arash and Stephen are joined by prominent figures in the hockey world to remember Walter Gretzky and share personal stories of Canada’s most beloved hockey dad: Mark Messier (26:01), Bob Cole (40:09), Mike Barnett (51:45), Igor Larionov (1:06:04), Marty McSorley (1:14:53), and Dave Hodge (1:25:30).

Arash Madani and Stephen Brunt welcome Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen to the show after his successful day at the dish in Grapefruit League action (11:48). For the remainder of the show, Arash and Stephen are joined by prominent figures in the hockey world to remember Walter Gretzky and share personal stories of Canada's most beloved hockey dad: Mark Messier (26:01), Bob Cole (40:09), Mike Barnett (51:45), Igor Larionov (1:06:04), Marty McSorley (1:14:53), and Dave Hodge (1:25:30).

It's Sportsnet Today with Rob Wong and Sam McKee! On this edition, the boys kickoff the show with a question: what should the Toronto Maple Leafs do at the trade deadline? Gord Stellick gives his thoughts on the matter and touches on Zach Hyman's impact on the team [26:12], Ben Ennis goes over his potential trades the Leafs could make and checks in on Blue Jays spirng baseball [54:25], Samson Folk recaps the first half of the season for the Toronto Raptors heading into the All-Star break [1:15:25], and Ryan Dixon checks-in on the major stories around the NHL [1:41:19]. All that plus we finally name Robo Text!

Arash Madani and Stephen Brunt open the show discussing Ross Atkins’ comments addressing the allegations against Mickey Callaway who Atkins hired when he was in Cleveland. Former NBA Head Coach David Fizdale draws on his own experience on how to inform and educate players about vaccines; and comments on the officiating in last night’s Sixers-Jazz game, a battle between the number one seeds in the NBA (25:50). MLB Network’s Jon Morosi discusses the controlling of service time for players, free agent pitcher Jake Odorizzi remaining unsigned, and if the Blue Jays should be interested in his services (48:15). Sportsnet’s Craig Simpson discusses the dominant performance by the Maple Leafs over their last three games against the Oilers as Toronto looks to continue their winning ways tonight in Vancouver (1:19:07).

Blue Jays Special Assistant Dante Bichette discusses the work he's put in with the Blue Jays' hitters, the improvements he seen from the young core, and the his role with the organization this season (15:50). Elliotte Friedman tees-up tonight's Maple Leafs-Oilers game and focuses on Montreal's goaltending woes and Marc Bergevin's decision to hire Sean Burke (29:58). Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman discusses the importance of the club's veterans helping younger players and Yankees' manager Aaron Boone who underwent surgery today (46:03). ESPN's Tim Bontemps discusses the NBA's health and safety protocols and wonders what the future holds for the Raptors and Kyle Lowry with the trade deadline approaching (1:16:17).

Sportsnet's Buck Martinez took in today's game between the Blue Jays and Phillies and explains what he saw from Steven Matz's start and George Springer's debut (13:09). Chris Rose discusses his new podcast venture, the lack of marketing around MLB's top players, and what move he would have liked to see the Blue Jays make in the offseason (30:24). Chris Cuthbert of the NHL on Sportsnet breaks down the last two games between the Maple Leafs and Oilers and looks back fondly at calling 'The Golden Goal' in 2010 (50:41). Blue Jays slugger Rowdy Tellez discusses how he's approaching the 2021 season and working alongside the young core on the team (1:06:55). To end off the show, Madani & Brunt share the latest news on the Toronto Raptors as the organization deals with contact-tracing protocols ahead of their game against the Pistons.

Ben Wagner checks-in from Dunedin to break down Austin Martin's Spring Training debut and Nate Pearson's performance on the mound (11:37). Former Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons catches up with Arash and Stephen now that baseball is back.. how does he view this year's edition of the Blue Jays (20:56)? Hall of Famer Chris Pronger talks about how to shutdown the team's top players, and reminisces about Team Canada's Gold Medal win in 2010 (35:04). Will the Raptors play again before the All-Star break? Michael Grange discusses the latest surrounding the team as they deal with contact-tracing protocols (49:29). Two-time Cy Young winner and World Series Champion Tom Glavine discusses his hockey roots, Mike Soroka, baseball's labour negotiations and more from around the sport (1:03:04). Sportsnet's Chris Johnston gets you ready for the next edition of Maple Leafs-Oilers [1:25:39]!

Raptors TV Analyst Leo Rautins joins Josh Goldberg and Brent Gunning to discuss the postponement of tonight's Raptors, Bulls game, the team's decision to play on Friday, and potential strategies for Toronto going into the trade deadline [05:21]. Sportsnet's Kyle Bukauskas discusses pairing Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on the top line, setting the tone in Edmonton, and the key role of Jumbo Joe Thornton [23:08]. Jays Nation writer Brendon Kuhn gives his take on Toronto’s depth and versatility throughout the lineup, who we can expect to step up to round out the rotation, and the importance of staying healthy ahead of their first spring training action today [48:08]. National golf writer Jon McCarthy discusses the course setup at the WGC Workday Championship at The Concession, the display of young talent at the top of the leaderboard, and his pick for the next young sensation in the PGA [1:11:38]. NHL Network host Jackie Redmond discusses the Maple Leafs' hot start to the season and how that success weighs outside of the North division, the key role that depth will play for the underrated Winnipeg Jets going forward and who’s on the move before the trade deadline [1:34:16]. CBC Sports' Jevohn Shepherd shares his thoughts on the perseverance the squad showed on Friday night when they were undermanned behind the bench, the idea of player-coaches in the NBA, and how the Raptors should handle Kyle Lowry’s trade rumours [1:59:52]. NHL.com's Dave McCarthy addresses Auston Matthews’ wrist injury, possible line combinations with him out of the lineup, and who fills out the Leafs' fourth line [2:48:19].

Co-host of Leafs Nation pre- and post-game Nick Alberga joins Josh Goldberg and Sho Alli to discuss how John Tavares can rectify his slow start to the season and previews the Leafs' three game series against the Edmonton Oilers [21:39]. Raptors Republic’s Sahal Abdi shares his thoughts on the recent Kyle Lowry trade rumors, his legacy with the Raptors, what the expectations for this roster are for the rest of this season and Norman Powell's value ahead of his player option next year [47:41]. Voice of the Toronto Blue Jays Ben Wagner shares his expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the rest of the young Jays core ahead of the team's first spring training action tomorrow [1:06:15]. 3x Olympic Medalist for USA Hockey Hilary Knight talks about her participation in the discussed Secret Dream Gap Tour's first stop at Madison Square Garden, Minnesota Region's preparations for the games during the pandemic, and the growth of women’s hockey in the U.S. with national TV coverage of the PWHPA with the support of marquee NHL teams [1:33:13]. Sean Highkin, NBA reporter from Bleacher Report, describes NBA Top Shot, a platform featuring purchasable digital moments from players around the league, and his take on the current Raptors core moving forward [1:51:37]. Maple Leafs Hot Stove's Anthony Petrielli gives his thoughts on how the team will fill the void on the top line without Auston Matthews in the lineup [2:19:40].

It's Sportsnet Today with Rob Wong and Sam McKee! On this edition, the boys kickoff the show with a brand new edition of The 411. Justin Bourne discusses what value William Nylander gives the Maple Leafs and tees up a crucial three game series against the Oilers [27:13], Alvin Williams recaps a gutty win for the short-handed Raptors [55:06], Kaitlyn McGrath tries to pinpoint what a potential Blue Jays lineup could look like in 2021[1:13:43], and Luke Fox takes a look around the NHL as we finish up the second month of the season [1:43:15]. All that plus the return of Robo Text!