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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Ben Ennis, co-host of the FAN Morning Show, joins JD for the first show of 2025 to talk about Canada's World Juniors loss to the United States and the ongoing rivalry (00:00). Then, the pair discuss the Blue Jays' inability to lure players and the front office's failures (28:55). After, Senior NHL Writer at The Athletic, James Mirtle is back to discuss the latest on Auston Matthews' injury, if the Leafs' captain should play in the 4 Nations Face-Off, the defence's lack of scoring, concerns surrounding Matthew Knies, and the 'untouchables' of the prospect pool (50:41). Finally, JD and the producers end the show with 'What We Missed' (1:32:51).  

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JD opens with his reaction to Auston Matthews getting hurt again (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, thinks Matthews' may have sustained a new injury, not aggravated an old one (10:00). Kris and JD discuss the two hits Matthews took against the Buffalo Sabres, why Matthews' health is now the biggest story of the Leafs' season, Morgan Rielly's need for a perfect partner, the rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson, Matt Rempe, and the lowly Sabres. JD touches on some 'Stats You Should Know' (47:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX analyst, breaks down what's stood out most about Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings' undeniably successful season, the active MVP race, the Washington Commanders as a playoff team, and how real parity is in the NFL (52:00). JD then gets into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments regarding a contract extension with the Blue Jays and the breaking point between the two sides (1:17:30). 

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Jared Carrabis of Baseball is Dead and Section 10 podcasts joins JD to discuss how baseball has changed since introducing the pitch clock, the MLB marketing their big stars, missing out on Juan Soto, Toronto as a free agent destination, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next contract negotiations, and the New York Yankees' offseason moves (0:00). Then, JD then talks about the Leafs and Sabres' rivalry (48:00). Afterward, Tate Frazier of Thru The Ringer and One Shining podcasts breaks down Cooper Flagg as a tantalizing top prospect, the high ceilings of the two dynamic Rutgers freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, other options at the top of the NBA draft, and Bill Belichick taking the UNC head coaching gig (49:50). Finally, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala and JD chat about Gavin McKenna's super elite talent, the skill and will of Team Canada's World Junior roster, what to expect from Easton Cowan at the tournament, and who will be the most exciting player to watch (1:18:00).

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JD kicks off the show alongside James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to dive into the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars (00:00). They chat about Toronto's first line, Auston Matthews' production this season, secondary scoring, Nick Robertson's value, the trade market, Matt Murray, Dennis Hildeby, how the team adapts to playing in front of backup goalies, slow starts, and different ways to win. Then, JD gives his thoughts on Mat Ishbia's new $2 menu at Suns home games (47:20). Afterward, Charles McDonald, NFL writer for Yahoo Sports, joins the show to talk with JD about Week 16, the race for the NFL Draft, the playoff picture, fearing the Broncos in the playoffs, the Chargers long-term outlook, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, the contract king Kirk Cousins, and Michael Penix Jr. (50:32).    

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