Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch open the show discussing the news of Pascal Siakam’s shoulder surgery and players around MLB who have yet to be vaccinated and the competitive disadvantages that could present to some clubs. The Toronto Star’s Doug Smith comments on when Pascal Siakam may return to action after undergoing shoulder surgery, when the forward may have sustained the injury, how much this impacts Bobby Webster’s offseason plans, the possibility of Serge Ibaka returning to Toronto, why he doesn’t see the Bucks getting past the Nets, and the potential for Brooklyn to be a dynasty (23:01). USA Today’s Bob Nightengale comments further on baseball players deciding whether or not to be vaccinated and the sport’s current issue regarding “Spider Tack” and other foreign substances (34:00). Nick Kypreos of Line Movement breaks down the semi-finals of the Stanley Cup playoffs, what faces the Maple Leafs in the offseason, and Colorado’s exit (48:05). Blue Jays Central’s Joe Siddall previews the Blue Jays weekend series against the Red Sox and the usage of the team’s bullpen without a designated closer (1:09:50).

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Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch talk about the Islanders advancing and the raucous crowd at the Coliseum. Islanders President of Hockey Operations Lou Lamoriello (17:53) discusses whether the formula for playoff success is the same now as it was when he was winning Stanley Cups with the Devils, his club’s subpar play just before the postseason began, how the 2021 club is different from the one that lost to the Lightning in last year’s semi-final, the impressive crowd support at Nassau Coliseum, the job done by Barry Trotz, the decision to leave the Maple Leafs for the Islanders, and the contributions for Kyle Palmieri & Travis Zajac. Euro 2020 analyst Craig Forrest (37:88) previews this year’s edition of the tournament and discusses which players and teams could surprise. NHL insider Renaud Lavoie (47:54) discusses this year’s Hart trophy nominees, the Jets underestimating the Canadiens in the second round, the status Colorado Head Coach Jerad Bednar heading into Game 7, and Jeff Petry’s status for the next series. ESPN’s Jeff Passan (1:10:49) joins Jeff and Richard to go in-depth on pitchers in baseball using foreign substances, and the task at hand for Major League Baseball to find a solution.

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Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch open the show discussing Toronto’s CN Tower being lit up in the colours of the Montreal Canadiens and the reaction it caused around the city and between sports fans. WFAN’s Sweeny Murti talks about Gerrit Cole’s awkward media availability with reporters, the doctoring of baseballs within MLB, and the New York Yankees recent struggles on the diamond (21:02). Golden Knights analyst Mike McKenna breaks down Vegas’ thrilling game 5 OT win and how much the city’s residents have embraced the team each and every season since expansion (39:17). ESPN’s Karl Ravech shares his thoughts on baseball’s latest “sticky situation” with foreign substances and how the Blue Jays stack up in the AL East with the Rays, Red Sox, and Yankees (50:24). NHL on Sportsnet analyst Jason York weighs-in on the Boston-Islanders series ahead of Game 6, Tuukka Rask’s play in the series, Mark Scheifele’s comments post-elimination and more from around the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (1:15:07)

Canadiens great Guy Carbonneau discusses whether there’s concern Dominique Ducharme’s squad may get too much rest ahead of their next series, the belief the Montreal players have in one another, how Carey Price compares to Patrick Roy, if Marc Bergevin’s & Ducharme’s jobs are safe no matter what happens in the semi-final, and what it takes for a young player to succeed in the postseason (20:00). NBA Radio host Mitch Lawrence discusses the latest around the playoffs, notably the Nets impressive Game 2 win over the Bucks and how good Kawhi Leonard will have to be for the Clippers to advance past the Jazz (34:17). Chris Cuthbert of the NHL on Sportsnet provides his thoughts on the finale of Jets-Canadiens series, what’s the difference between Canadiens now and earlier in the playoffs, and broadcasting games this season in a silent arena (48:01). Chicago White Sox and ESPN play by play voice Jason Benetti discusses this year’s version of Sox and how Tony La Russa has fit in with a young roster despite the criticism surrounding his hiring (1:12:04).

Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch open the show discussing the Canadian government’s decisions to loosen border restrictions for NHL playoff teams, and media being granted access to the field, but not the clubhouse, in Major League Baseball. NHL on Sportsnet analyst Garry Galley breaks down the Vegas-Colorado series he is working and shares his thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens who can close out their series against the Winnipeg Jets tonight (21:47). Shi Davidi recaps the Toronto Blue Jays weekend series against the Houston Astros (37:42). Hockey Night in Canada’s Elliotte Friedman talks about the Canadiens six-game winning streak, how negotiations went between the NHL & Canadian government, Zach Hyman’s future with the Maple Leafs, and the job Gerard Gallant did behind the bench for Team Canada at the World Championships (52:32). ESPN baseball analyst Tim Kurkjian touches on the doctoring of baseballs, labour talks between the MLB and MLBPA, the Yankees struggles and more (1:13:52).

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt examine Mark Scheifele’s four-game suspension ahead of Game 2 between the Jets and Canadiens. Kevin Goldstein Fangraphs writer and former Houston Astros executive discusses the MLB trade market and how June is typically the time for “reach out” calls between GMs (23:59). Winnipeg Jets reporter Ken Wiebe discusses Scheifele’s suspension and how the Jets will replace his production in the lineup (40:45). Sportsnet’s Buck Martinez talks about the mystery of when George Springer will return from injury, the lack of information coming from the Blue Jays about other players dealing with injury, his expectations of Ross Stripling, and what he has seen from Alek Manoah through two starts (49:31). HNIC rinkside reporter Kyle Bukauskas touches on the Canadiens’ playoff run to date, the job Dominque Ducharme has done tactically, and if he has to win this series to keep his job or if he’s playing with house money after defeating Toronto (1:15:25).

Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt discusses the opening game between Winnipeg and Montreal and specifically Mark Schiefele’s hit on Canadiens player Jake Evans. Vegas Golden Knights TV host Daren Millard breaks down the series so far between the Golden Knights and Avalanche, Rielly Smith’s penalty in overtime, and what he saw on the Schiefele-Evans play (19:51). Baseball Canada coach Tim Leiper talks about the team’s performance in the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier as they look for a spot at the Olympics in Tokyo (36:40). NHL insider Renaud Lavoie describes the scene in the arena during Game one of Jets-Canadiens, what kind of suspension can be expected for Schiefele, and if he expects retribution from the Canadiens (47:53). Sportsnet Blue Jays voice Dan Shulman shares his thoughts on the team’s recent play and Alek Manoah’s second MLB start following their two-game series sweep of the Marlins (1:11:53).

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With the Toronto Maple Leafs hosting their season-end availability, Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt react to the players’ answers from the morning session as they await comment from President Brendan Shanahan, Head Coach Sheldon Keefe, and General Manager Kyle Dubas. NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes gives his takes on Jack Campbell blaming himself for the Maple Leafs’ dropping Game 7 to the Canadiens, if Campbell can be Toronto’s No. 1 next season, and if it’s time to break up the Leafs’ core (25:27). Winnipeg Jets radio host Kelly Moore previews Winnipeg and Montreal’s second round series following a long layoff for the Jets (38:02). For the remainder of the show, Jeff and Stephen host live coverage of the Maple Leafs season-ending availability as Shanahan, Keefe, and Dubas address the media (47:30).

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt react to another Maple Leafs first round loss in Game 7, their inability to close out Montreal up three games to one, and discuss who shares the blame for this year’s exit, before opening up the phone lines for fans reaction to Toronto’s loss throughout the show. Hockey Central’s Justin Bourne offers his Maple Leafs autopsy thoughts including the ice-time distributed, Morgan Rielly’s series and future, and the performances of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner (23:54) before returning to the phone lines. Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston discusses what he noticed from the Maple Leafs loss, how much blame lies on Sheldon Keefe, if Jack Campbell is the solution in-goal for the Maple Leafs long-term, and what the offseason could have in-store for the team (47:49). Former NHL Head Coach and ESPN NHL analyst Barry Melrose weighs-in on the loss, the shock of Toronto losing three-straight games, Toronto’s powerplay and coaching in the Stanley Cup playoffs (1:11:55). Jeff and Stephen end the show discussing the Toronto Blue Jays as they begin playing their home games tonight in Buffalo.

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt look ahead to tonight’s Game 7 between the Maple Leafs and Canadiens, and examine the pressure that the Leafs’ core group is under after a recent history of disappointment (0:34). Maple Leafs radio analyst Jim Ralph talks about how the team has to face adversity once in a Game 7, Jake Muzzin’s injury, and the performances of Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner in the series (18:34). Sportsnet Canadiens reporter Eric Engels discusses what the level of disappointment would be in Montreal if they lost the series and experiencing Game 6 with fans back in the building on Saturday night (27:07). Toronto Mayor John tory weighs in with his thoughts on Game 7, 550 fully vaccinated health care workers being allowed to watch the game inside Scotiabank Arena, and provides an update on the future of sporting events in Toronto amidst the pandemic (34:33). NHL insider Elliotte Friedman is asked about the pressure surrounding Marner and Matthews in the game and what a loss would mean for either team (48:46). Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender Eddie “The Eagle” Belfour looks back to 2004 when he led Toronto to its last playoff series win, and if the Leafs’ longtime Stanley Cup drought ever crept into the minds of the veteran Leafs roster (1:13:57). Leafs Nation co-host Gord Stellick drops by in-studio to surprise Blair and Brunt with what he’s expecting in Game 7 (1:26:06).

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