Sportsnet Today

Postmedia's Michael Traikos joins Rob Wong to tee-up the Battle of Ontario, and discuss what kind of players the Leafs may be looking for at the deadline, playoff expectations, and Nikita Soshnikov's trade value (2:45); Mike Babcock's post-practice scrum (18:08); CBC Sports' Dan Seguin on the Senators' season, Pierre Dorion's contract extension, and the possibility of a rebuild (31:47); Raptors Republic's Tim Chisholm on the Raptors' trade deadline, the possibility of Vince Carter joining the team, and what we can expect from the bench in the post-season (44:32); Dwane Casey's post-practice scrum (59:25); ESPN's Matthew Coller on the Maple Leafs' deadline plans, and players around the league that may be on the move (67:16).

Roger Lajoie and Josh Goldberg bring you this edition of the show. First up, they have Brad Gagnon on to preview the big game on Superbowl Sunday (4:05); then Anthony Petrielli jumps on to recap a tough loss for the Leafs in Beantown Saturday night (24:20); Felix Sicard then gives a preview of the Buds' next opponent in the Ducks (52:10); the guys then shift their focus to the NBA and the Cleveland Cavaliers' struggles in particular as they chat with Steve Kyler (65:00), then they put a bow on the Raptors' victory with Sportsnet590 The FAN's own Eric Smith (87:25); then the guys take a look around the NHL with Hockey Central Saturday co-host Rory Boylen (107:20); the guys wrap the show checking in with Sportsnet radio personnalities Dan Riccio (137:25) and Alex Seixeiro (150:05).

Sportsnet Today opens up with a conversation with Jeff Veillette of the Face Off Circle to talk Leafs (4:07). That conversation is followed by a Bruins break down from Ty Anderson of WEEI (31:06). Next up is Joshua Howe of Raptors Republic to break down the Raptors (44:56), followed by Jason Patt of Fan Rag to look at all the major NBA storylines (69:11). Finally Rog is joined by Sean Wagner-McGough NFL Writer for CBS Sports to talk about the Super Bowl (85:51) matchup and they close out the show with a NHL conversation with Mick Kern, Writer and Producer for Sirius XM NHL Network Radio (111:59)

Joe Bowen, Toronto Maple Leafs radio voice, joins Rob Wong to preview the Leafs/Bruins match-up (4:36); Rob on Leafs' lineup changes, return of Moran Rielly and Ron Hainsey, importance of not reading too much into Leafs' recent success (15:04); Raptors HQ's Daniel Reynolds on the Raptors' big win over the Trail Blazers, and the growth of Jonas Valanciunas (24:24); NFL.com's Nick Shook previews the Super Bowl, and discusses what it will take for the Eagles to beat the Patriots; NBC Sports' Joe Haggerty discusses the Bruins' success this season, their point streak, and their match-up vs. the Leafs (72:08).

NBA TV's Sherman Hamilton joins George Rusic to discuss JV's play, the need for Norm Powell to get back to his defensive roots, and what the Raptors can expect from the Lakers (6:08); Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox on the All-Star Skills Competition and All-Star Game (22:47); Sportsnet Central Anchor Caroline Cameron on Roger Federer's big win at the Australian Open (49:02); USA Today's Arthur Arkush on what the Eagles need to do to stop Gronk, the Eagles' gameplan, Doug Pederson;s head coaching performance this season (65:35); Shahan Ahmed, NBCLA Lakers Beat Writer, previews Raptors/Lakers (94:40); FOX Sports' Shane Bacon on Tiger Woods' performance this weekend at Torrey Pines (107:59).

George Rusic hosts this edition of Sportsnet Today and is joined by Raptors' analyst Paul Jones (6:30) and Lakers' Radio Host Allen Sliwa (31:14). Anthony Petrelli of Maple Leafs Hot Stove drops in (46:46), as does NHL.com's Adam Kimelman (80:27). In the final two hours, George welcomes Nora Princiotti (100:00) and Spike Eskin (117:55) to discuss the Patriots and Eagles respectively; Chris Chaney discusses Tiger Woods at Torrey Pines (130:00) and Tom Tebbutt (148:00) discusses the final matches at the Australian Open!

The Athletic's Scott Wheeler joins Rob Wong to discuss Nazem Kadri and Mitch Marner's success together, Garret Spark's incredible play with the Marlies, the underrated Justin Holl (31:28); Sportsnet's Rory Boylen on Leafs' lineup changes, surprising story-lines in the league (3:56); Keegan Mattheson, Blue Jays Writer, on Christian Yelich deal, prospects to get excited about in the team's system (16:54); ; Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schultz on the Raptors' play this season, Cavs' struggles (46:10); The Athletic's Seerat Sohi on Raptors' loss to the Jazz, JV's evolving game, whether or not Dwane Casey is getting enough credit (68:10).

Rob Wong and Sheri Forde breakdown Championship Sunday with Gary Gramling of Sports Illustrated (4:37); Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox on the Leafs' big win over the Sens, player accountability (25:08); Scott Laughlin of SiriusXM previews Leafs/Avs, and discusses Colorado's hot streak (55:18); Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling recaps Blue Jays Winter Fest, and weighs in on their off-season moves (69:11); CBS Sports' Damon Amendolara gives his thoughts on Championship Sunday (92:21); Seerat Sohi of The Athletic on OG Anunoby hitting the rookie wall, Kyle Lowry's push for the ASG, and JV's desire to constantly improve (110:09); CBS NBA's Chris Barnewall on the Rockets' win over the Warriors, Cavs struggles (134:46); David Pagnotta of the Fourth Period on the Montreal Canadiens' season so far, and possible deadline move (165:69); trending topics with Producer Sam (184:51).

Sportsnet Today opens with Rog talking to Terry Koshan of the sun on the Leafs (5:10), then he's joined by Don Brennan of the Sun to talk Sens (28:00). Rog is next joined by Paul Jones to talk Raptors (44:22) followed by Ben Nicholson Smith from Winter Fest (68:31). Finally, Rog is joined by Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk to chat Championship Weekend (86:00) and Gare Joyce on the late great Red Fisher (112:00)

Rob Wong and Shi Davidi break down the Blue Jays' acquisition of Randal Grichuk (1:56); NHL.com's Dave McCarthy on the Leafs' struggles, and some positives during their slump (15:37); Ken Warren of the Ottawa Citizen on Erik Karlsson trade rumours, Senators' struggles (33:53); USA Today's Michael Schwartz previews Championship Sunday in the NFL; Craig Edwards of FanGraphs & Managing Editor of Viva El Birdo, gives a Cardinals perspective to the Grichuk deal (58:22); Raptors HQ's Daniel Reynolds recaps the Raptors' big win over the Spurs, and looks ahead to their match-up tonight vs. the Timberwolves (75:12).