JD is joined by James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to talk about Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Jake McCabe, Max Domi, William Nylander, if Anthony Stolarz can lose the net, expectations for Joseph Woll's return, the Maple Leafs being the heaviest team in the league, and Phil Kessel (00:00). After, NFL insider for ESPN, Dan Graziano, joins the show to talk about Davante Adams, Amari Cooper, the Deshaun Watson situation in Cleveland, options for the Kansas City Chiefs, and if Russell Wilson will start over Justin Fields (50:49).  

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JD dives into the updated version of the Maple Leafs' blueline; is it the best of this era (00:00)? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks-in from the Bronx to discuss what it's like being around the New York Yankees and the pressure on José Ramírez (20:00). Later, JD and Armen chat about the Raptors' competitive preseason win over the Celtics (51:00). Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show, joins JD in-studio to get into the Leafs' blue line improvements, Timothy Liljegren drawing-in, how player development has evolved, using the media to propel prospect stock and another slow start for the Edmonton Oilers (1:02:00).

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Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD at the top of the show to break down the MLB playoffs and their level of interest in the New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians series (00:00). Later on, the two chat about Teoscar Hernández, Gabriel Moreno, and the Toronto Blue Jays' woes (33:22). In the back half, FOX NFL Analyst Brady Quinn joins the program to speak on the league's officials, Aaron Rodgers, Mike Williams, the Baltimore Ravens, the Dallas Cowboys' relevancy, and Davante Adams's trade to the New York Jets (49:26).  

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JD opens with a couple thoughts on Sheldon Keefe and Dennis Hildeby following the Leafs' 4-2 win against the Devils (00:00). Dave Dameshek of the Minus 3 podcast checks in to get into Pittsburgh sports; specifically Sidney Crosby's last great years and the Steelers' sticky quarterback situation (7:00). P.K. Subban, ESPN analyst and former Norris Trophy winner, analyzes how Craig Berube has implemented his style in Toronto, the Leafs' defensive core, and scrutiny of Mitch Marner (53:00). The Athletic's Senior Managing Editor, James Mirtle, analyzes the Leafs' start to the season; how the new pieces look on the ice, if the stars will see their numbers drop under Berube, the disjointed powerplay and the early line combinations (1:15:00).

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JD begins the show with his initial reactions from the Maple Leafs season opener (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of the CLEVR app, discusses what it's like playing with injury-ridden teammates, how Craig Berube managed the lines, what changes the Leafs might benefit from, Timothy Liljegren, and how the Leafs matchup against Sheldon Keefe and the New Jersey Devils (05:45). Cory Schneider, former NHL goaltender and analyst for NHL Network, breaks down the difficulty of nagging injuries for a goalie, playing with fear of getting hurt, Anthony Stolarz, starting in a  back-to-back, and what to watch for tonight's Devils-Leafs matchup (50:50). The gents end with 'What We Missed! (1:16:00). 

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JD begins with his points of emphasis as the Toronto Maple Leafs start their season tonight (00:00). Daily Faceoff Insider, Frank Seravalli, discusses the inception of the Utah Hockey Club, contract talks for Mitch Marner and John Tavares, Nick Robertson's standing, Igor Shesterkin's offer rejection, and Alexander Ovechkin's chase for history (9:00). JD then touches on the juice between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in the MLB playoffs (44:32). Sportsnet's Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, joins the show to analyze concerns for Joseph Woll, adapting to Craig Berube's style, Bobby McMann and Timothy Liljigren as the odd men out, and Marner's upcoming season (51:00). JD then breaks down the pros and cons of the 'us versus the world' mentality (1:18:00), before wrapping up the show with 'What We Missed!' (1:25:00).  

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JD and Ben Ennis from The FAN Morning Show debate if George Springer's contract is the worst in Blue Jays history and a touch on a couple other lingering Blue Jays thoughts (00:00). JD and Ben then dive into the biggest storylines in the MLB playoff, rivalry recipes, and Shohei Ohtani (28:15). Jason Bukala, former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers, analyzes what he saw from Easton Cowan's pre-season with the Maple Leafs and priorities as Cowan returns to the OHL's London Knights (53:00). Bukala shares his thoughts on Nick Robertson's potential role with the Leafs, the looming  Dennis Hildeby,  Timothy Liljegren against Connor Timmins and Matthew Knies' upcoming season (1:02:00). The team ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:26:00)

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Sam McKee joins JD to start the week previewing the Maple Leafs' season. The duo talk preseason, William Nylander, the positivity and negativity around the team, goaltending, the club's new defensive look, and expectations for Morgan Rielly and Chris Tanev (00:00). Later, the two discuss the bottom six, the most underrated storylines for the season including Mitch Marner at the Four Nations Face-Off, and what Matthew Knies' season will look like. Then, JD and Sam dive into their annual "Whipping Boy" draft (31:30). After, Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com joins the show to recap Week 5 in the NFL. They discuss the Buffalo Bills, Aaron Rodgers' decline, Sam Darnold in London, 39 year-old Joe Flacco and the Indianapolis Colts, and the Las Vegas Raiders' quarterback situation (51:15). JD closes the show with his thoughts on the Leafs' newest contracts and his current favourite athlete, Alex Pereira (1:25:18).  

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JD reacts to Nick Robertson's scoring outburst in the preseason. What does Robertson's fit and leeway look like on the Maple Leafs' regular season roster? (00:00) Jackie Redmond from WWE Network and NHL on TNT joins the show to discuss Faceoff: Inside the NHL and the dwindling 'no personality' joke of the NHL (10:30). Jackie and JD then get into some of the biggest questions marks of the Maple Leafs' season (24:00). Later, JD touches on the MLB playoffs before bringing on Sportsnet's David Amber to sift through the NHL's Global Series, the 4 Nations Face-Off, and hockey's underrated storylines (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 

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JD begins the program digesting the Blue Jays front office season-wrap media availability, before being joined by co-host of the Heed the Call podcast, Dan Hanzus, to talk Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams to the Jets, the evolution of kickers, coaches being less conservative, the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans matchup, the Dallas Cowboys, and the New York Yankees (00:00). Then, Senior Managing Editor at The Athletic, James Mirtle, joins the show to chat the Maple Leafs' cap space, contracts, goaltending, William Nylander, and the expectations for Mitch Marner, Matthew Knies, and Jake McCabe (49:22).

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