James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, gets into everything Maple Leafs after a successful weekend in California (6:00). JD and James get into Auston Matthews' recent play, Craig Berube's approach, the depth lines, rest versus accountability, faith in Anthony Stolarz, and what they want to see against the Florida. JD then lists some 'Stats You Should Know' from over the weekend (48:00). Blue Jays reporter for MLB.com, Keegan Matheson, analyzes the Blue Jays bullpen and Yariel Rodriguez's place in it, Max Scherzer's thumb injury, Andrés Giménez as a clean-up hitter, George Springer's start, and the torpedo bat (52:00). JD wraps with thoughts on March Madness, before finishing the show with 'What We Missed!' (1:25:00)

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JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, break down a disappointing Opening Day for the Toronto Blue Jays (0:00). They discuss their experience attending the game, the importance of avoiding a slow start, how Alan Roden factors into the Blue Jays' path to success, and what George Springer can contribute in year four with Toronto. Then, they debate how much Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance in 2025 will influence the fanbase's eagerness to re-sign the star slugger. Afterwards, Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez joins JD (50:15) to share his perspective on fan pressure, Andrés Giménez and Roden flashing some offence in their Blue Jays debuts, and why he's confident in Alejandro Kirk taking on a heavier load behind the plate. Later, JD turns his attention to the Toronto Maple Leafs and Joseph Woll's worrisome start in San Jose, before closing out the show with What We Missed (1:13:30). 

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JD explains the thoughts and feelings surrounding the Blue Jays home opener. Dan Shulman, Blue Jays play-by-play voice, chats about Opening Day, underdiscussed storylines, who he thinks may be the Jays' fourth-best hitter, and March madness (6:00). Jon Morosi, MLB Network insider, talks about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s continued contract extension rumors, the fallacy of the Spring Training 'deadline', and the most important sticking points (36:00). Kevin Pillar, former Toronto Blue Jay and current Texas Ranger, chops it up about his memorable seasons with the Jays, deciding to push his retirement back, clubhouse dynamics, embracing the veteran role, and being an American-born athlete playing in Toronto (52:00). JD then reacts to a report that the Blue Jays made another offer to Guerrero Jr. and lays out a couple of his Jays bets and predictions (1:25:00).

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Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins JD to chat about what the Leafs have left to figure out down the stretch of the season (4:00). JD and Luke get into the success of the Leafs' second line from their win over the Philadelphia Flyers, John Tavares' longevity and value, and Scott Laughton's fit in Toronto. JD then outlines a version of the Leafs lines that he'd like to see the team try (30:00). JD then breaks news of Alphonso Davies' injury (40:00). Blue Jays reporter Arden Zwelling joins JD in-studio to discuss Bo Bichette's upcoming season, expectations for George Springer,  which Jay that didn't make the major league roster could be the first to join the team, and important factors to start the season (50:00).

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JD discusses Scott Laughton before the Maple Leafs face-off against his former team (00:00). Blue Jays analyst, Joe Siddall, talks about if Alejandro Kirk will be able to handle a bigger offensive load, expectations for the Jays' lineup, where the Jays stand in among American East teams, and Bo Bichette being poised for a comeback season (8:00). JD then lays out the lost feeling(s) around this version of the Toronto Raptors (40:00). Kevin Woodley, goaltending expert from InGoal Magazine, analyzes the drama-filled Vancouver Canucks season, the pressure on the Leafs' goaltenders, and what the underlying numbers on Jospeh Woll and Anthony Stolarz may signal (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:29:00)

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JD reacts to the action-packed weekend of sports, including Canada's men's soccer team victory over the Americans (00:00). JD then moves onto the Maple Leafs' lowly loss to the Nashville Predators (9:00) and brings on James Mirtle, senior NHL writer at The Athletic, to analyze Joseph Woll against Anthony Stolarz, why Craig Berube is demoting Scott Laughton, Morgan Reilly's free-market value, and Matthew Knies' contract extension numbers. JD then touches on some of the potential lottery picks he watched in college basketball over the weekend (46:30). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith gets into Alejandro Kirk's contract extension, Mark Shapiro's optimism about extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the biggest surprises from the final roster decisions, Alan Roden's opportunity and Max Scherzer's thumb injury (54:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:20:00)

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JD starts the show with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s most recent free agency comments (00:00), before Amazon Monday Night Hockey analyst Jody Shelley joins to discuss the Leafs' win over the Avalanche, confidence on the back-end, Auston Matthews return-to-form, and resistance to change the playoff format (08:15). Then, ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas highlights Cooper Flagg and other exciting NBA prospects, as well as key matchups in the March Madness Tournament (34:28). Later, Maple Leafs legend Gary Roberts joins the show to chat about Chris Tanev's work ethic, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin's timeless play, developing young players into pros, the difficulties of today's NHL schedule, and the prospect of another Battle of Ontario playoff series (51:22). Finally, the guys end the show with "What We Missed"! (01:32:16)

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Jackie Redmond from the NHL Network and NHL on TNT joins JD to get into the familiar feelings from the Maple Leafs season (5:00). The duo compare and contrast this season to the past seasons from the Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner era. Later, JD and Jackie discuss the growth of pickleball and Alexander Ovechkin's chase for history. Craig Simpson, Sportsnet Leafs analyst, gets into the "win year" for hockey, the Canadian hockey market, and the importance of playoff formats, geography, and rivalries. Craig, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, also breaks down what intensity looks like on the ice. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:25:00)

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JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate José Berríos as the Opening Day starter for the Blue Jays and starter options with Max Scherzer's injury news, before getting into what they're looking forward to from key Jays this season (00:00). After the break, they place Toronto in the "hopeless city rankings" (43:55). Later, Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph joins the show to chat about Toronto's dominant win over the Flames on Monday, Auston Matthews' get-right performance, the line combinations with Scott Laughton in the mix, Max Domi finding his game, and how the goaltender situation is progressing as we get closer to the playoffs (53:04). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:27:04).

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JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' worst stretch of the season. James Mirtle, senior NHL writer at The Athletic, analyzes what's gone wrong for the Leafs (9:00). JD and James get into the lack of goal scoring, Auston Matthews' down year, Craig Berube's impact or lack thereof it, the line configurations. Frank Crupi, otherwise known as Hockey Illuminati, joins JD to provide the Leafs' fan perspective (52:00). JD and Frank chop it up about Leafs fans' trauma, Matthews' mood, potential playoffs matchup, flipping the playoff switch, toxic positivity and Frank's five-point plan. 

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