Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch discuss Toronto’s Game 5 loss to Montreal, how they still believe the Maple Leafs will win the series, and Nick Foligno’s injury status. Mike Futa of NHL on Sportsnet provides his opinion on Game 5 and the play of Toronto’s stars in the series (20:55). ESPN’s Howard Bryant shares his thoughts on the WTA’s No. 2 ranked Naomi Osaka stating she will not participate in media conferences during the French Open, citing mental health concerns (35:43). MLB insider Jeff Passan talks about the players getting vaccinated around MLB and how some are reluctant, Alek Manoah’s debut and how the Blue Jays will handle him, and managers withholding information from the media (49:59). Nick Kypreos, Director of Hockey Operations at Line Movement shares his thoughts on the Maple Leafs loss, the possibility of John Tavares returning to the lineup before Nick Foligno, and the personnel on Toronto’s first power play unit (1:08:43).

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Jeff & Richard react to John Tavares skating only a week after suffering a concussion and knee injury, and share their thoughts on banning and policing the behaviour of fans in arenas after incidents involving Russell Westbrook & Trae Young in the NBA playoffs. NHL insider Renaud Lavoie discusses the lineup changes for the Canadiens, if the Toronto-Montreal series will end tonight, Alex Galchenyuk’s resurgent play, and what the difference has been with him from years past. NHL legend and TVA Sports’ analyst Mike Bossy talks about Montreal’s scoring woes in the series, what he’s noticed about the Maple Leafs’ power play, and the New York Islanders advancing to the next round.

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Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch discuss Alek Manoah’s call-up and Steven Matz’s season to date following his 10 strikeout and zero walk performance against the Yankees before providing their thoughts on Toronto’s third consecutive win over the Canadiens. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski comments on how the 2021 edition of the Maple Leafs differ from the recent past, why he picked Toronto to win the Stanley Cup, if Connor McDavid can win with the Oilers, and what Alex Ovechkin’s next contract may look like (11:00). Canadiens analyst PJ Stock talks about what has gone wrong for Montreal since game one and how Toronto’s key players have responded after the opening loss (30:01). Sportsnet’s Chris Johnston discusses the Maple Leafs  improved defence and how it was prioritized in training camp, Nick Foligno’s injury status, the team’s depth this season, and Auston Matthews’ physicality and performance throughout the series (48:22). MLB Insider Shi Davidi provides his insight ahead of Alek Manoah’s debut, and how quality performances from Manoah and Nate Pearson this year could alter the Blue Jays’ shopping list at the MLB trade deadline (1:10:40).

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Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch look ahead to Game 4 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens and wonder who will be in goal for Toronto on the second half of a back-to-back. Canadiens reporter Eric Engels shares the latest information on gameday and analyzes head coach Dominique Ducharme’s line combinations (23:26). Jets reporter Ken Wiebe breaks down Winnipeg’s sweep of the Oilers, the Jets re-writing playoff history against Edmonton, and Winnipeg facing the Maple Leafs or Canadiens in the next round (38:35). NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discusses Wayne Gretzky stepping down from his role in Edmonton, the Oilers’ playoff loss, providing Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl with a winning team, and Toronto’s goaltending situation ahead of Game 4 (48:43). ESPN’s Marly Rivera talks about the makeup of the Yankees rotation, when Luis Severino could possibly return, the bullpens of the AL East, and the unbelievable seasons to date for young stars of the game like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Ronald Acuna Jr. (1:13:49). To end the show, Jeff and Richard react to the breaking news report that Wayne Gretzky will join TNT to be part of their NHL coverage next season (1:27:55).

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Hockey Hall of Famer Eric Lindros joins Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt to provide his perspective on John Tavares’ frightening injury in game against Montreal, Toronto continuing without their captain, his firsthand experience suffering concussions on the ice, and Nick Foligno’s fight with Corey Perry (6:14). Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean talks about hosting last night’s broadcast and how he and the panel prepare to handle difficult breaking news on-the-air. (24:42). Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman recaps Toronto’s series loss to the Boston Red Sox, looks ahead to the Blue Jays four-game set against the Rays, and discusses Alek Manoah’s rise through the organization and his timeline to the majors (48:14). Former Maple Leafs captain Wendel Clark talks about what it’s like in the arena when a serious injury occurs, Foligno’s response to Corey Perry, what the fan response to the fight would have been, and the Maple Leafs’ struggling powerplay (1:10:48).

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt reflect on the Maple Leafs-Canadiens matchup now that game day has finally arrived. Mike Futa of the NHL on Sportsnet previews the Maple Leafs-Canadiens series, and shares his thoughts on the Oilers loss in game one to the Jets, and how many games Nazem Kadri should be suspended for (19:36). Conn Smythe trophy winner Jean-Sebastien Giguere discusses how much to read into Carey Price smashing his stick in practice, if the Canadiens goaltender still has what it takes to steal a playoff series, the challenge of maintaining focus during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and what may be going through the mind of Frederik Andersen (36:30). Toronto Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins talks about Ontario’s plans to re-open the province and what that means for baseball returning to Rogers Centre, how active he’s been making calls to other teams, Alek Manoah’s ongoing progress, and what Nate Pearson’s best path is back to the majors (54:17). NHL insider Renaud Lavoie joins the show with more on the Canadiens and Maple Leafs ahead of puck drop and what he made of Carey Price’s stick smash when he was covering Habs practice that day (1:18:41).

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt react to Masai Ujiri’s media availability: his emotional comments on his players and his staff, and the assurances he wants from ownership on keeping the Raptors competitive. Former NHL Forward Ryan Kesler discusses Kes’ House, the importance of Connor Hellebuyck to the Winnipeg Jets, and if he sees any disparity between the NHL teams in Canada and the United States (21:37). WEEI’s Rob Bradford talks about when we could see Chris Sale return for the Red Sox and Fenway Park re-opening to let fans in for games and events (35:23). NHL coach & analyst Bruce Boudreau talks about the Jets and Oilers playoff series of the past, how to keep the Maple Leafs power play effective, and the outstanding goaltending performances in the Stanley Cup playoffs to date (48:27). NBA analyst Sherman Hamilton comments on the future of Masai Ujiri, the difficulties the players and coaches went through this season, and the culture Ujiri has engrained in the Raptors (1:14:32).

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt discuss the future of Kyle Lowry after he addressed the media for what could be the final time as a Raptor and how his decision is tied to Masai Ujiri’s. Maple Leafs legend Borje Salming talks about the TV series in development about his life, the Leafs teams of the past, and how he feels about Toronto’s current group heading into the playoffs (19:27). MLB Coach Tim Leiper touches on the number of batters being hit by pitches in the majors this season (33:34). NHL analyst Eddie Olcyzk describes the improved atmosphere of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with fans and what separates Colorado from other teams (47:50). Alvin Williams provides his insight on Kyle Lowry’s comments, what the future holds for him and Masai Ujiri, and the Raptors season as a whole (1:11:00).

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt react to Nick Nurse’s year end comments and discuss Masai Ujiri’s status ahead of an uncertain offseason for the Toronto Raptors. SiriusXM NBA’s Mitch Lawrence on the Lakers facing the Warriors in the play-in tournament, the excitement for the Knicks in New York, and what to make of the Raptors’ disappointing year (3:25pm). Lightning analyst Brian Engblom describes the scene and fans excitement for Tampa Bay’s 5-4 game one win over the Panthers and looks back on his time with the Montreal Canadiens when he faced the classic Maple Leafs and Bruins teams of the late 70s and early 80s (3:40). Elliotte Friedman talks about the parity within the postseason, which U.S cities make sense for Canadian teams to host their home games, and the early results from the opening weekend of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (4pm). Blue Jays analyst Pat Tabler assesses the team at the quarter-point of the season, names his surprises and disappointments, and talks about how the team’s youthful enthusiasm has helped make the most of difficult circumstances (4:25).

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Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt open the show discussing Nate Pearson’s setback. Hockey Central’s Justin Bourne talks about why he thinks the Jets will upset the Oilers, assesses Frederik Andersen’s return to the Maple Leafs crease, and shares his predictions for the other first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (18:35). Robert Witchel, Executive Director of the Jays Care Foundation, talks about the organisation and the City of Toronto introducing “Roy Halladay Field,” on what would have been the Hall of Famer’s 44th birthday (35:37). ESPN’s Jeff Passan talks about Nate Pearson’s status with the Blue Jays, shoulder injuries for pitchers, Alek Manoah’s proximity to the majors, and how some front offices have the talent to build bullpens from nothing (47:53). NHL legend Scotty Bowman reflects on the rivalry and respect between the 1970’s Maple Leafs & Canadiens, and shares his thoughts on this year’s matchup between the two teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs (1:08:26). 

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