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In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at a busy weekend in sports (3:00), plus they talk all things World Cup with The Athletic FC's Nick Miller (27:48).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Boomer, Pinder and Rhett get into a heated debate following the blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade to the Florida Panthers. While the trade itself is massive, the conversation quickly shifts to a bigger question facing Canadian NHL markets: do elite players still want to play in Canada? The guys discuss whether there is a growing trend of American-born stars preferring to play in the United States, how factors like taxes, lifestyle, media pressure and endorsement opportunities impact player decisions, and whether Canadian teams are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to attracting and retaining top talent. They also debate which stars would actually choose a Canadian market if given the option and whether this is becoming a real problem or simply an overreaction to a few high-profile moves. From Brady Tkachuk to Connor McDavid and beyond, this conversation covers one of the most fascinating topics in hockey today. Is Canada becoming a tougher sell for NHL players, or are fans reading too much into the latest headlines? Video Link: #nhl #nhlshorts #nhlplayoffs #nhlpredictions #nhlhockey #nhlpicks #stanleycup #stanleycupfinal #unitedstates #canada CHECK OUT OUR STUFF ⬇️BARN BURNER MERCHhttps://nationgear.ca/collections/shirts/FlamesnationBARN BURNER SHORTS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj_bcGtvvo-cW2DHEDZ6dEO5ePDmlhZc9&si=jo8iNGxT4ImhS2Y8

This week we have a GREAT chat with Stanley Cup Champion - Kirk Muller!! Kirk scored the 1993 game and Cup winning goal for the Montreal Canadians in Game 6 against Wayne Gretzky and the Los Angeles Kings - the last time a player on a Canadian NHL team scored a Cup winning goal!! Muller was a six-time NHL All-Star, playing in over 1300 games over 19 seasons in the NHL. He is also the former Captain of both the New Jersey devils and Montreal Canadiens - one of the most respected NHL leaders of his generation - please welcome… Kirk Muller!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Toronto Star contributor Damien Cox to discuss his article on the challenges faced by Canadian NHL teams. They explore the Canadiens' success, player preferences about playing in Canada, and the implications of Mitch Marner's playoff performance on Auston Matthews' future. They also analyze the hiring of John Chayka and its potential impact on the Leafs. Later, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (31:01) provides updates on injuries to Dylan Cease and Vladdy Guerrero Jr., discussing their implications for the Blue Jays' lineup and rotation. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

0:00 - First of all, Jesper Wallstedt is getting a little too big for his britches as a rookie. Bro, you've played like 40 career NHL games. Settle down.Second of all, what do the Avs need to clean up for Game 4 tonight?14:19 - On Friday, video emerged of Nathan MacKinnon swimming laps at the team hotel while wearing flippers? And of course, it went viral and everyone started clowning the Dogg. So...why was the best hockey player on Planet Earth swimming laps with flippers?31:15 - Oh, by the way...David Njoku signed a 1-year $8 mil contract with the Chargers. Don't like that he landed in the AFC West! Oh, by the way...the UFL is underway! A referee was interviewed on the sideline DURING A GAME about why he didn't call PI on a particular play. His reasoning actually made sense. We should do this during NFL games. Oh, by the way...is there anything better than Canadian NHL refs chirping players?

HOUR 1 - The Buffalo Sabres took Game 1 from the Montreal Canadiens. The Ducks showed the Vegas Golden Knights how mighty they are. The NHL Norris Trophy nominees are in and Oilers D-man Evan Bouchard didn't make the cut. The Enigma is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers. And the Calgary Stampeders lock down their QB for 2 more years. Reports are out that the NHL salary cap will be increasing for next season. While the increase is great for players, for Canadian NHL markets, it could make it more difficult to get players to come play in Canadian markets. Tom Mayenknecht explains why. The Green Zone

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with a preview of tonight's Game 6 between the Raptors and Cavaliers. The boys discuss the latest update on Brandon Ingram ahead of tip-off and RJ Barrett's value during this playoff run. The conversation shifts to the Knicks' dominant win over the Hawks and how it affects the Eastern Conference outlook, along with the potential of a healthy 76ers team led by Joel Embiid. Later, they're joined by Sam McKee (23:22) of Real Kyper & Bourne and Leafs Talk to discuss which Canadian NHL markets should be concerned about their captain leaving, including thoughts on Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid's future, before sharing his perspective on the Maple Leafs' front office search. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Raptors PxP voice Matt Devlin on the Raptors and Cavs pivotal 6th game, Ottawa Titans, and Canadian NHL captains.

Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the third hour the guys are joined by the PxP Voice of the Flames on SN, Jon Abbott! To kick off their chat the guys discuss Blake Coleman and GM Craig Conroy's comments on the Flames Wingers future in Calgary. Then, Jon gets into some of the biggest storylines from locker cleanout day on Friday at the Saddledome.   (21:49) Later on, the guys are joined by former NHLer and Hockey Analyst on SN, Luke Gazdic! Luke and the guys talk about the opening games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Luke takes the guys through the biggest storylines from each of the 3 Canadian NHL teams in the postseason. To close, we play more of your best texts.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

We've now seen each Canadian NHL playoff team play at least one game. The Oilers and Canadians are up 1-0 in their respective series'. And the Ottawa Senators are down 2-0 in their series. Will we see one, or maybe two, of these teams in the Stanley Cup Final? The Green Zone

We've now seen all 3 Canadian teams in the playoffs play at least 1 game. With what you've seen, do you believe there will be at least 1 Canadian NHL team in the Stanley Cup Final? The Green Zone

Vancouver Canucks president, Jim Rutherford, said that Quinn Hughes won't be the last American born star player to leave Canada to play in a Canadian market. Should Canadian NHL teams think twice before drafting American players? And Oilers play by play man Cam Moon joins the show as Edmonton is set to begin their 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs run tonight with Game 1 vs the Anaheim Ducks. The Green Zone

There are 3 Canadian NHL teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs this year. Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic gives you a closer took at what each of those teams could potentially do in these playoffs. Will one of them end the drought? The Green Zone

Cold winters. Media scrutiny out the wazoo, taxes. Those are just a few things that some NHLers don't like dealing with when playing in a Canadian market. Would you want to play on a Canadian NHL team? The Green Zone

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet host David Amber (0:52) to chat about the state of the Eastern Conference, the promising young core with the Montreal Canadiens, if he was surprised by the quiet trade deadline for Montreal, Nathan MacKinnon's collision with Connor Ingram, questions around Alexander Ovechkin's future, and which direction should the Maple Leafs and Canucks take as they both near the bottom of the standings. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive deeper into MacKinnon hitting the Oilers' goalie, the connection between Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on offence, and the chance we see Canadian NHL teams losing superstars.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the hour with Sam Cosentino (7:38) as the trades continue to trickle in. They discuss the breaking news that the Avs are bringing Nazem Kadri back; whether Buffalo dodged a bullet with the Parayko trade not going through; whether Tampa Bay is poised for a deep Cup run; the Wild trading David Jiricek a year after bringing him into the organisation, and much more. Then, to end off the day, Ailish and Justin go through how each Canadian NHL team performed at the deadline and the biggest winners and losers across the league! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Free For All Friday - Hour 1 Amanda Galbraith breaks down the biggest stories of the day with Canada's top newsmakers. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre lays out his vision for the Canada-U.S. relationship, as well as the upcoming review of CUSMA. Jenni Byrne, a former Campaign Director for the Tories, pays us a visit with her reaction. It's been 4 years since Russia launched initial attacks against Ukraine. But what's the latest on a potential pathway to peace? We dig deeper with Janice Dickson, an International Affairs reporter for The Globe and Mail. As Ontario school boards move to ditch physical textbooks, is increasing digitization in the classroom bad for students? We pick the brain of Sachin Maharaj, an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at UOttawa. Free For All Friday - Hour 2 Contributors from all over the country join The Roundtable to discuss the top stories of the week. Today's edition features McMillan Vantage vice-president Jeff Rutledge and public affairs consultant Bob Richardson. Topic 1: Grading Poilievre’s speech and breaking down the latest federal polling data. Topic 2: The USA Men's Hockey Team attends Trump's State of the Union Address. And for fans of Canadian NHL teams, that appearance might be altering their unwavering fandom towards the athletes they cheer for. Topic 3: Digging into the controversy surrounding OpenAI, as horrific details emerge about the leadup to the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting. Topic 4: U.S. President Trump says America might execute a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sam Cosentino (0:45)! They take a look at the young guys in the league following the Olympic break, what to expect from Connor Bedard and Juraj Slafkovsky, Connor Hellebuyck's Olympic performance and if he can guide Winnipeg to the playoffs, what to expect from the Canadian Olympians who return to their NHL teams, and if anyone on the Leafs is safe ahead of the trade deadline. Then, Ailish and Justin go through the Canadian NHL teams and discuss how they will approach the final stretch of the season. They break down whether Brad Treliving's job is safe for next year, whether the Oilers are ready to return to the SCF, the Habs' playoff potential, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with David Amber (1:26) ahead of Wednesday Night Hockey! They start with the Ottawa Senators, who sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. They discuss how the first half of the year has fared so far for Canadian teams and the goaltending across Canada, why Leafs nation should brace themselves for some pain down the road, Artemi Panarin being held out of the Rangers lineup for the foreseeable future for roster management purposes, if Macklin Celebrini is a legitimate Hard trophy candidate, and much more. Later, Michael Grange joins the show (27:05) ahead of the New York Knicks coming to town. They break down the Raps' recent stretch, what to expect the team to do at the trade deadline and if Jakob Poeltl will be a member of the Raptors following next week's deadline, and much more! Ailish and Jesse close by discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo's future as the superstar is reportedly on the move!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet's David Amber (4:43) to react to the news of the Columbus Blue Jackets firing head coach Dean Evason and hiring Rick Bowness, how the Ottawa Senators can navigate past the off-ice drama, before looking at the state of the Canadian NHL teams including the Winnipeg Jets on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, if Dougie Hamilton could return to his native land and play for one of the 7 Canadian teams, and if he's still concerned with the online reports on the progress with the Olympic ice rink and amenities. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee debate whether Carter Verhaeghe deserved a major for his hit-from-behind on Artem Zub. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Jason Bukala (1:59)! They break down Team Canada's World Juniors roster and where it ranks amongst Canada's best. They discuss the expectations the Hunter brothers have for their squad, Canada's system for developing goalies, how the players snubbed from Canada last year will make their mark this time around, his memories of scouting Sidney Crosby, and much more! Later, in the spirit of the holidays, Ailish and Justin go through the Canadian NHL teams and gift each one a present to help each team.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas is joined by Daniele Franceschi to dive into the latest from Week 16 NFL action! Daniele breaks down his thoughts on the Bills taking down the Browns, if the Week taught us anything about the NFC West, what's next for the Detroit Lions, and more on the Toronto Maple Leafs!(28:03) The Whoa! Canada Power Rankings makes it's Sportsnet Today debut as Patrick goes through the Canadian NHL teams and gets up to speed on how they're shaping up heading into the winter break.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by NHL on Sportsnet host David Amber in-studio (0:26) to chat about general manager Bill Guerin turning the Minnesota Wild into a destination for NHL players with the bold move of trading for Quinn Hughes. Then, they discuss if Connor McDavid can surpass Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux in points per game in the regular season, whether Connor Bedard's injury could impact his spot on Team Canada, who would round out the Olympic roster, and the state of the Canadian NHL teams before the holiday break. Later, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the St. Louis Blues roster and landing spots for some of their players, if Jordan Binnington can earn another big contract, and the Pittsburgh Penguins selling the franchise to the Hoffmann family. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Saskatoon's city council 'giddyup' to a downtown winter activity after previously saying 'neigh.' Rich Pilon, horse-drawn carriage business owner in Saskatoon and former Canadian NHL player, joins Evan to chat about the process of getting his temporary business license from the city, which wasn't a smooth ride.

Jets beat writer for the Winnipeg Free Press, Ken Wiebe, joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne (6:53) to chat about Jonathan Toews' adjustment into the team's system, Mark Scheifele carrying the top line to success and Team Canada contention, the recent struggles without Connor Hellebuyck in net, the fallout of a closed-door players-only meeting, and the state of the Canadian-NHL teams. Then, Nick, Justin, and Sam McKee discuss the correlation between the lack of goals and shot attempts across the league, Steven Stamkos reaching 1,200 points, and Connor Bedard's spectacular goal against the Vegas Golden Knights, as well as his chances of making the Winter Olympic roster.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Saturday morning at The Fourteen Twenty Sports Bar! Brent Radlinsky dives deep into the spending habits of MLB owners, the complex legacy of A-Rod, and what it really takes to build a championship roster—spoiler: it's not just about payroll. Plus, Radlinsky dishes out advice to struggling Canadian NHL teams, and shares mental health reflections inspired by friends in the podcasting community. Packed with shenanigans, real talk, and plenty of laughs, this episode is brought to you by Seat Geek and the Belly Up Sports Media Network. Grab a beer, pull up a seat, and enjoy insightful sports banter, nostalgia, and community stories you won't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, they look around the NHL to see how the other Canadian teams are doing, they preview today's Canucks matchup at San Jose (3:00), plus they talk Week 13 action with NFL.com's Nick Shook (28:43). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

What Canadian NHL team will start making trades first? Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto are struggling mightily. Edmonton deserves a mention as well. And what Canadian NHL team will bounce back to make the playoffs? The Green Zone

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the morning recapping a fantastic Raptors victory over the Charlotte Hornets, highlighting Brandon Ingram's standout performance. They also note Jakob Poeltl's importance to the Raptors' defensive identity and the growing sense of chemistry within the roster. The conversation then shifts to the struggling Clippers, who owe their first-round pick to the Thunder, raising the possibility of an emerging Oklahoma City dynasty. After the break, they address the issues facing several Canadian NHL teams, Ja'Marr Chase's suspension and the excuse he's using to challenge it, along with a surprising rise in spitting incidents around the NFL. Finally, they touch on reports linking the Blue Jays to Edwin Díaz and consider whether the team is poised to spend big and prioritize a star reliever.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Join Michael DiStefano and Frank Corrado for Hour 3 on OverDrive! Toronto Sun Blue Jays reporter Rob Longley stops by to discuss Tommy Pham's bizarre antics. Al's Brother gives his list of emerging talents on Canadian NHL teams and we give out our FanDuel Best Bets.

Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! On this hour Patrick and GVP discuss the biggest names that are left in NHL free agency. The guys speak on all eyes being on Nick Ehlers and why it's unfortunate that his tenure in Winnipeg is coming to an end .  (25:02) Later, the guys go through the Woah Canada power ranking as they look at which Canadian NHL team has had the best offseason so far.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet's David Amber (5:50) to chat about the state of the Canadian NHL teams in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They get into late hits across the league in Round 1, the Montreal Canadiens' bright future, and why Dallas Stars could become Stanley Cup favourites if they take down the Colorado Avalanche. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss Scott Arniel and Jim Montgomery's testy comments about Brayden Schenn's hit on Mark Scheifele, Jon Cooper's future behind the bench for the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Aquilini family considering selling their part of Canucks ownership.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Bring home the Cup! The panel shares their excitement for possibly an all Canadian NHL final. Also, they comment on the political ads right before election, as well as Canada's exciting new reality show. Featuring Ashley Botting, Miguel Rivas and Brandon Ash-Mohammed with host Gavin Crawford.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi discuss the latest news, including details about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract. They also cover a busy NHL night, starting with the Senators' four-game win streak, which improves their chances for a playoff spot. The duo then analyzes the Bruins' surprising victory over the Panthers and its implications for the division, especially ahead of Thursday's Leafs-Panthers matchup. They wrap up by addressing challenges facing Canadian NHL teams due to the sinking dollar, fallout from Rantanen's brief stint in Carolina, and the Toronto Raptors' injury report as they prepare to face the Sixers (26:21).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! George and Matt are joined by Ron MacLean! Ron and the guys preview of everything we should expect from the 25th anniversary of Hockey Day in Canada in Canmore! Ron and the guys also discuss the current state of Canadian hockey as all 7 Canadian NHL teams are in the mix and could potentially make the playoffs.(26:06) Later on, the guys take your calls. Matt and George were picked last in the Hockey Day in Canada celebrity game, the guys asked you what else they'd get picked last for.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.          

Nick Kypreos, Gord Stellick and Sam McKee check in on the Canucks' situation with Elias Pettersson and JT Miller and the development that both could potentially be on the move. Then, comedian Gerry Dee (9:53) joins the show to share his thoughts on Canada's disappointing exit in the World Juniors tournament, youth hockey in Canada and some thoughts about the Canadian NHL teams at the midway point in the season. Finally, Nick and Gord regroup with Sam to discuss the reported disconnect between Rangers GM Chris Drury and coach Peter Laviolette, the Senators' options in net without Linus Ullmark, and World Juniors reflections after Team USA claimed gold on Sunday.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Vincent Damphousse played 18 seasons in the NHL after being selected 6th overall in the first round of the 1986 NHL Entry Draft by the Toronto Maple Leafs - the first French-Canadian ever to be selected by the Leafs in the first round! He was a steady offensive player for the Leafs for 5 years until being traded to the Edmonton Oilers for a single season, then to his hometown Montreal Canadians. With the Habs, his career climbed by leading the Montreal Canadians in scoring when they won their last Stanley Cup in 1993 defeating Wayne Gretzky and LA Kings in 5 games- it was the last time a Canadian NHL has won the Cup! He eventually became the Canadians Captain before finishing his career with the San Jose Sharks. Dampousse played in over 1300 games and scored over 1200 points - certainly Hall of Fame numbers & achievements, but has not received the call yet..!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Show+ with Patrick Dumas is On Demand! Today Patrick and GVP rundown the 7 Canadian NHL teams for the 3rd edition of the Whoa Canada Power Rankings!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Join Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill and Jamie McLennan for Hour 3 on OverDrive! TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins to discuss the biggest headlines around the NHL. TSN Commentator Kenzie Lalonde joins to discuss her call of the Maple Leafs and Senators' game and becoming the first women play-by-play broadcaster for a Canadian NHL team and Bryan hands out his FanDuel Best Bets.

TSN Commentator Kenzie Lalonde joined OverDrive to discuss her call of the Maple Leafs and Senators' game, making history of becoming the first women play-by-play announcer for a Canadian NHL team, her perspective of calling games in sports, being alongside Noodles and more.

Sportsnet's David Amber joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne in-studio to discuss the early success of the young Calgary Flames, what's behind the undefeated start for the Winnipeg Jets, if Stuart Skinner lost his edge in net, whether Elias Pettersson can play up to his contract and the biggest surprise from the Ottawa Senators. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee look at the Washington Capitals' playoff hopes, whether Alexander Ovechkin's best chance of beating the goal-scoring record is with the Caps and Jacob Trouba's controversial hit on Justin Barron.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by former goaltender and CEO of Clear Sight Analytics Steve Valiquette (4:12) to chat about one adjustment to Andrei Vasilevskiy's game, Anthony Stolarz's NHL journey, the Maple Leafs' approach to splitting Joseph Woll's playing time moving forward and the best goaltenders across the league early in this season. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss how Tampa Bay Lightning's power play has become less threatening on the ice, if we could see six Canadian NHL teams in the playoffs, will Sam Bennett sign a long-term contract with the Florida Panthers and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! Today Patrick is joined by Daniele Franceschi from the FAN 590 in Toronto. The guys discuss the starts for the Canadian NHL teams, tonight's TNF matchup, the Jets/ Bills making some big trades for Davante Adams and Amari Cooper, the Chiefs undefeated start, the latest from the ALCS/ NLCS and more!Later, Patrick and GVP go over their first edition of the woah Canada power rankings!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate

Hour 3 of The Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! The guys are joined by Dan Robson of the Athletic! Dan wrote a piece on Canadian NHL teams that struggle to acquire free agents because of their tax situations. Dan explains where Calgary falls in the hierarchy of this, if there are any solutions to level the playing field, the current situation John Taveras finds himself in with the CRA and more!(24:39) Later on in the hour, Oilers Reporter Mark Spector joins the show! Spec gives his thoughts on the vibe coming out of Stan Bowman's introductory press conference, how wide of a job search the Oilers did before landing on Bowman, Bowman's statements, if this situation is similar to anything he has seen before in hockey, what he expects from Bowman's tenure and more.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour two, Mike & Jason talk the latest NHL playoff news with Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic (3:00), they revisit classic hockey series from an analytics angle with NHL Network's Mike Kelly (27:00), plus they rank which Canadian NHL teams they would LEAST like to see win the Stanley Cup (45:00). This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

This week, the Maier's get together while their children are away for the May long weekend! Topics include: blog pics, kids travelling, Canadian NHL teams and Canadian fandom, SOW, influencers, and Canada's band! Reach Us:  @kmamaier  @chrismaierbc  @hwywhoney  hwywhoney@gmail.com

TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joined OverDrive to discuss his impressions of the Maple Leafs' through the halfway point of the season, if Sheldon Keefe's seat warming in Toronto, William Nylander's contract comparisons across the league, the Canadian NHL markets skyrocketing in the Western Conference and more.

Join Bryan Hayes and Jamie McLennan for Hour 1 on OverDrive! The guys dive into the Maple Leafs' defensive issues in the defeat in New York, against the Islanders, Connor McDavid's spectacular goal in Detroit and his masterful collection of lighting the lamp in his career, Canadian NHL teams on winning streaks around the league. Hayes and Noodles touch on the winter storms taking over the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend and impact on the matchups.

Jeff and Elliotte kick off the show discussing the mentality behind the Maple Leafs' calling up Nick Robertson from the Marlies. Next, the pair shift focus to the West Coast to break down the Oilers' tough schedule ahead, why Edmonton has struggled so much early on this year, the formula to save their season, and why the Canucks have the happiest fanbase amongst Canadian NHL teams. To wrap, Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on the Sharks; historically poor start to the season and how they can approach the rest of the year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.