Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD to try and make sense of the Blue Jays trading for Myles Straw, missing on Rōki Sasaki and if the Jays can still have a path to excitement (00:00). JD and Ben then get into the discourse around Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen (44:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX analyst, breaks down the Buffalo Bills' victory, Jackson's legacy, Jayden Daniels' place among the best rookie quarterbacks of all-time, the officiating and favoritism for the Kansas City Chiefs,  and Notre Dame's path to victory in the National Championship Game (52:00). JD and the producers then banter about the fun weekend of NFL football (1:17:00). 

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JD begins the show with his thoughts on Ken Rosenthal's latest Blue Jays news. James Mirtle, senior NHL writer for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Leafs' 4-3 win over the Devils and Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews, the team's stars, trade targets, role players and rentals, J. T. Miller, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, and the state tax advantage (00:00). Then, JD and Armen speak on UFC 311 and Arman Tsarukyan (39:41). Afterwards, ESPN NFL Analyst, 2x Super Bowl Champion, and 12-year NFL veteran, Damien Woody discusses the Divisional Round, who has the most to lose in the Ravens-Bills matchup, the deserving MVP, Matthew Stafford and the Rams, Jayden Daniels, the immovable Lions, and the inevitable Chiefs. JD then gives his picks for the weekend (49:39). Finally, JD and the producers end the program with 'What We Missed' (1:33:29).  

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JD starts the show thinking over the Blue Jays' chase for Rōki Sasaki (00:00). Sportsnet Blue Jays Reporter, Arden Zwelling, weighs-in on what it'd mean for Toronto to sign Sasaki, what specifically about the Jays facilities are "state-of-the-art", how the Jays pitching development is viewed, and what Sasaki seems to covet (10:00). With Arden in Los Angeles to cover UFC 311, JD asks him about the most interesting storylines of the card (35:00). JD then reacts to news of John Tavares being placed on injury reserve, wrestles with the idea that the Maple Leafs prioritize the feelings of their stars and wonders about the accountability culture  (52:00). Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, analyzes Craig Berube's media messaging, protecting the Leafs stars, the warning signs from the season, Tavares’ injury timeline, trade deadline targets and reflecting on Canada's 4 Nations roster (1:13:30). 

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JD starts the show with his latest Leafs thoughts before being joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discuss Toronto's three-game losing streak, accountability culture, team dynamics, the power play, the Leafs' issues, and the definition of insanity (00:00). Then, co-host of the FAN Hockey Show, Mike Futa talks with JD about Rōki Sasaki, Tony DeAngelo, slumps, Jake McCabe, the team's trade assets, and expectations (50:58). After, JD and the producers end the show with 'What We Missed' (1:22:07).  

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Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to chat about Sam Darnold's awful end to the season, details of Shohei Ohtani's meeting with the Blue Jays, and Roki Sasaki's interest in the Jays (00:00). Robert Murray, MLB insider at FanSided, dives into the Jays' offseason (51:00). Why are they in the mix for Sasaki? What are their chances at re-signing Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette? Where are the pursuits at for Anthony Santander and other hitters in free agency? How did the Jays end up signing Jeff Hoffman and what are the details of his flagged medicals with other perspective teams?  The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:24:00)

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JD opens the show with his opinion on the latest Blue Jays' move and his Leafs' weekend thoughts, before being joined by two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg. He weighs in on Mitch Marner's latest comments, the team's internal accountability culture, the power play, the problem with developing young hockey players in Canada, and the price of youth sports (00:00). Then, JD gives his 'Stats You Should Know' from the weekend (45:28). After, NFL analyst for FOX Sports, Brady Quinn joins JD to discuss the Notre Dame Fighting Irish moving on to the National Championship, the Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry one-two punch, where the Steelers and Mike Tomlin can pivot, the disaster weekend for Justin Herbert, Jordan Love, whether Jalen Hurts has hit his ceiling, and Jayden Daniels' playoff win (50:25). Finally, JD and the producers finish the show with 'What We Missed' (1:29:02).  

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Dave Dameshek, host of the Shek Show, checks-in before the NFL's Wild Card Weekend (3:00). Dave breaks down the stakes between the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers, which MVP candidate has the most playoff pressure, why it's the Detroit Lions' time, and a handful of quarterbacks that could move in the off-season. JD then lays out his betting picks for the NFL's Divisional Round (43:30). Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, catches up with JD about the Blue Jays' star players – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette (49:00). The pair chat about if the Blue Jays will meet Guerrero Jr. at his desired contract number, how a potential contract might look a year from now, the biggest missteps by the Jays' front office along the way and the Jays’ remaining free agent targets. 

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Blake Murphy from The Raptors Show joins JD in-studio to dive into the Raptors' losing season (00:00). What are the biggest issues? How solvable are they? How do we evaluate the rest of the season?  Is there concerns about head coach Darko Rajaković? Has Scottie Barnes progressed this season? What will it take to trade Jakob Poeltl? Later, Sportsnet Maple Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, discusses the Leafs' biggest surprises and disappointments at the halfway point of the regular season (52:00). JD and Luke discuss the goaltending, John Tavares, Jake McCabe's injury and being selective about fights, Auston Matthews' participation at the 4 Nations Face-Off Tournament and Phillipe Myers getting an extension. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:29:00)

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Former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins JD to discuss the conclusion of the World Junior Championship, the assembly of Canada's team, the USA program's 'swagger,' the identity of Team Canada, Dave Cameron, where the country's hockey development is at now, the optimism level for Canada's program, Matthew Schaefer, and Easton Cowan (00:00). Then, JD gives us his Monday morning 'Stats You Should Know' (45:00). After, NFL Analyst for FOX, Brady Quinn talks with JD about the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Lions and Vikings' Sunday night game, the concern for Sam Darnold, Week 18, the New England Patriots, and the most enticing coaching opportunity (52:01). Finally, JD and the producers finish the show with 'What We Missed' (1:33:48).  

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JD opens with thoughts about Team Canada's early exit from the World Juniors and where the sport of hockey is at in Canada (00:00). Cam Robinson, content director for Elite Prospects, breaks down what went wrong for Canada; the poor roster construction, lack of chemistry, questionable coaching decisions and Dave Cameron (17:00). James Palmer, senior NFL reporter for Underdog Fantasy, chats about the massive Sunday night football game between the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, the MVP race, top coaching candidates, the comeback stories of Jared Goff and Sam Darnold, plus teams jockeying for the final playoff spots (52:00). DJ Bean, co-host of the What Chaos! Show, chops it up about how American hockey fans feel about their rivalry with Canada, and what could be next for the Winter Classic (1:19:00).

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