Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday morning by discussing the latest on Kyle Tucker and the Blue Jays' contract negotiations. They ponder whether Tucker should opt for a shorter deal amid a looming lockout. Co-host Jason La Canfora from 105.7 in Baltimore joins the conversation, sharing insights on the Orioles' offseason and their potential in the AL East. They also discuss the Ravens’ firing of John Harbaugh and prospects for Jesse Minter as the next coach, as well as the current sentiment about Lamar Jackson among Baltimore fans. The show concludes with the guys giving their mid-term grades for the Toronto Maple Leafs (29:05).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with thoughts on the latest Maple Leafs rumours. They dive into the team's reported interest in Jason Robertson and the possibility of moving Anthony Stolarz, while weighing internal goaltending depth and potential returns on either side. They hand out their midseason letter grades to Craig Berube, the special teams, blue line, and forward group, before welcoming Sportsnet's Luke Fox (25:10)! He discusses Toronto’s recent strong play, Auston Matthews’ surge, the impact of lineup changes, improved depth scoring, Matthew Knies’ role on the second line, and his reaction to Brad Marchand’s recent media tour in Toronto.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday's show by recapping the Raptors’ gritty win over the Charlotte Hornets at the buzzer! They highlight Immanuel Quickley’s late-game heroics, concerns around Brandon Ingram’s injury, his overall durability, and the importance of RJ Barrett to the team. They also discuss the Trae Young trade to Washington and their reaction to the return, before turning to the 49ers’ injury issues and a brief debate over the MasterCard Centre’s location. The show wraps with the guys handing out their midseason Maple Leafs report cards, including MVP, biggest surprise, players with the most to prove, and key evaluations of Morgan Rielly and Joseph Woll.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Wednesday by welcoming Real Kyper and Bourne producer and Leafs Talk co-host Sam McKee. They discuss the Leafs' recent win and whether it restores his faith in the team, along with the impact on the season. Sam shares his thoughts on Auston Matthews' performance and reacts to Brad Marchand's pre-game comments. They ponder if the Leafs would be better off if they had signed Marchand and discuss the likelihood of that happening. After the break, they are joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:02), co-host of At the Letters and Sportsnet.ca Blue Jays reporter. He shares insights on the Kazuma Okamoto signing, potential infield positions, and updates on Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, including whether Bo is leaving Toronto and if the Jays are favorites to land Tucker.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with more thoughts on Brad Marchand’s pregame comments about his free agency. They take a closer look at his choice between Florida and Toronto and wonder what his presence could have meant for the Leafs’ playoff run, team identity, and contract structure. After the break, former pro scout and Sportsnet NHL analyst, Jason Bukala (23:55) shares his takeaways from the World Juniors in Minnesota. He touches on Team Canada’s performance, the standout players from the tournament, and some potential draft implications, before the conversation shifts to the Maple Leafs; if the team has found something sustainable of late and Auston Matthews’ recent resurgence. Can the Buds get back into a playoff spot?

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. They dive into the gravity of this victory, the impact of Florida’s injuries, Auston Matthews’ recent resurgence, and whether the team is leaning too heavily on Joseph Woll. After the break, they turn their attention to the Blue Jays’ introductory press conference for Kazuma Okamoto. The boys look over his comments about signing in Toronto and discuss his fit as a super utility player, as well as Ross Atkins’ remarks on pursuing additional free agents and how that could affect playing time. The guys also break down reports linking the Jays to Kyle Tucker, before closing the hour with a look at the Ravens’ decision to fire John Harbaugh.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Tuesday by chatting with NHL insider Frank Servalli. They discuss the Leafs' blue line amid injuries, potential trade activity, and Auston Matthews’ recent performance and any rumours about his happiness in Toronto. They also touch on the World Junior Hockey Championship and Gavin McKenna's draft prospects. After the break, Maple Leafs Hot Stove contributor Anthony Petrielli (26:09) joins to analyze the Leafs' recent play, the sustainability of their performance, and the D-core with Brandon Carlo’s return. They consider Matthews’ future form, Max Domi’s struggles, and the improved power play under Steve Sullivan versus Marc Savard.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the morning by previewing tonight’s Maple Leafs-Panthers matchup. They focus in on the expectations for Toronto, the state of the blue line with Brandon Carlo returning and Jake McCabe out, recent play from Morgan Rielly, concerns around William Nylander’s LTIR stint, and what kind of statement game this could be for Auston Matthews. The guys also touch on Canada’s bronze medal finish at the World Junior Championship. After the break, Sportsnet's Michael Grange (29:00) joins the show to break down the last night’s Raptors win over the Hawks. He dives into the impressive impact of rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, how the team is coping without Jakob Poeltl, concerns around Immanuel Quickley’s play, and if the Raptors should consider a move for Trae Young if he becomes available.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show by recapping the Raptors’ 118-100 win over the Hawks. They break down the team’s uneven effort of late, Collin Murray-Boyles’ rookie impact, RJ Barrett's lineup fit when healthy, and some broader roster dynamics in Jakob Poeltl’s absence. They also discuss concerns around Immanuel Quickley, the point guard rotation, and reports that Atlanta may move on from Trae Young. What's his value around the NBA? Are the Raptors interested? After the break, they shift to the Blue Jays and react to Jim Bowden’s report on the interest in Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker. Ben and Brent also get into the impact of signing Kazuma Okamoto, how the Jays infield could align, and which addition makes the most sense for the current roster.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. They discuss his insights from the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships and whether Americans are as concerned about their hockey program as Canadians after disappointing results. Next, they dive into the recent signing of Blue Jays player Kazuma Okamoto—what can fans expect, and does it impact the futures of Tucker and Bo Bichette? After the break, they chat with the host of the “Straight Facts Homie” Podcast about NFL week 18 (28:45). They touch on the Steelers winning the AFC North, expectations for the Ravens, possible changes in Baltimore, Aaron Rodgers’ future in Pittsburgh, intriguing playoff matchups, and whether the Packers should be favored over the Bears.

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