Podcast appearances and mentions of Craig Simpson

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators in Game 5. They get into the Leafs' closeout struggles, why there's still reason to be optimistic, Auston Matthews' rough game, the team's lack of leadership and compete, and much more. Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (34:21) shares what's changed for the Senators in the last two games, why the Leafs' core continues to struggle in the postseason and the team's lack of accountability.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.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are here and we breakdown the first round series and make our predictions right through to the Stanley Cup Champion.  We also have a look at our preseason predictions and review the final points leaders.  Listen Here:  Apple Podcasts   Direct MP3   iHeart Radio Title Player Craig Simpson Feedback News Laviolette and Bylsma out as coaches Play off Series  Leafs 3 Sens 1 Overall play Leafs have been better other than game 1  Sens controlled play but Leafs got all the goals 2 OT Games Big diff between xGF and CF  Core 4 producing  Stolarz steady Any concerns?    Panthers 2 Lightning 1 Hagel suspension on Barkov Tkachuk late hit on Guentzel   Captials 3 Canadiens 1 -    bench shenanigans - Anderson / Wilson fined for unsportsmanlike  Total goals 9-9  Canadiens dominated Game 3   Hurricanes 3 Devils 1 Devils outscoring at 5 v 5 4-3 in series xGF very even  Goaltending - thought would be weak, but good both sides Could easily go long   Guess the 5th    Kings 2 Oilers 2 All the goals LAK 16 EDM 14 8-8 in 5v5 goals PP 7-2 LAK Oilers PK% 41.7 - can only get better!  Last year Oilers PK was near perfect Oilers D Skinner / Pickard?  Kuemper only OK so far.    Wild 2 Golden Knights 2 Vegas has been by far better team statistically Except for SV% Haven't watched but numbers not good for Hill   Avalance 2 Stars 2  Dallas - 7 goals in 4 games and vs 13 for COL  Overall AVS dominant - should win the series   Jets 2 Blues 2  Crazy flip for game 3 - Jets dominant in Games 1 and 2  Got crushed in game 3 in all stats Hellebuyck solid for first 2 games - should be fine   Connections This Week - Terry Crisp, Larry Robinson, Al Arbour, Jacques Lemaire    Crazy Stat - Ken Griffey Jr. 

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' Game 3 win in Ottawa over the Senators as they take a 3-0 lead in their first round matchup (00:00). Anthony Petrielli, host and writer at Maple Leafs Hot Stove, joins the show to detail Toronto's composure in the series, their stellar play on the back-end, and the positive impact of the depth down the lineup (05:16). Then, legendary Canadian MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre talks about the excitement of the UFC coming back to Montreal, winning in his hometown, and being a champion (26:46). Later, Craig Simpson, Sportsnet colour analyst jumps on with JD to continue the "Battle of Ontario" conversation and chat about the difference between this Leafs team and previous versions, the belief in Anthony Stolarz, how the Sens can get back into the series, Toronto's success on the powerplay, and the continued development of Matthew Knies (48:30). Finally, JD ends the show with thoughts on the NFL Draft and a Blue Jays must-win tonight in New York (01:25:37).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. 

Ben and Brent continue their breakdown of Game 2 of the "Battle of Ontario". The hosts talk about the unknown territory for the Maple Leafs up 2-0 in the series and if Toronto has what it takes to close it out early. B&B check in with former NHLer, now Sportsnet broadcaster, Craig Simpson, who is on the call of the series. Simmer weighs in on why this year feels different for the Blue & White and how, or what, could change heading into Ottawa for Game 3. The boys also get an outside perspective on the provincial showdown when they welcome on another former NHLer, now NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (25:05). JD Love tells us what's he's seen from both teams, adjustments that need to be made for it to be a series and what makes Toronto a true contender. He also weighs in on the "Battle of Florida" and the Panthers' Game 1 dominance. 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.

In hour two, Mike & Jason chat with Hockey Night In Canada colour analyst Craig Simpson (8:33) about game one of the Leafs Sens series, plus they discuss the latest Canucks news with NHL.com & In Goal Magazine's Kevin Woodley (26:44). 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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Daniele Franceschi kick off the show discussing the Leafs latest loss against the Panthers. They discuss Morgan Rielly and Matthew Knies comments after last night's game. Then, they look at what the loss meant in the big picture, how Joseph Woll performed in his first game against Florida this season, and the importance of tonight's contest in Tampa Bay. Later, Sportsnet colour commentator Craig Simpson joins the show to discuss Leafs vs. Lightning, what the bottom six should look like in the playoffs and if it matters where the Leafs finish in the Atlantic.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.

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)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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Senators on Saturday as the team's slide continues. They share their panic levels and discuss Craig Berube's emphasis on urgency, whether the system needs a change, Mitch Marner's mentality, Scott Laughton moving down to the 4th line, Jake McCabe's recent slide and much more. Later, Hockey Night in Canada analyst Craig Simpson (34:50) looks at the Leafs' playoff outlook after this recent slump, how this season's team differs from previous years, and where their focus should be down the stretch.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.

 Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off this hour George and Matt are joined by Shi Davidi. Shi gives his takes on the Vlad Guerrero Jr contract drama, the thought of Vlad leaving, how it affects Bo Bichette's future and the overall direction of the team under their current management.  (22:03) Later on, Craig Simpson joins the show to preview the 4 Nations final tonight! Craig and the guys discuss how tall of a task it will be the Americans to beat Canada, if Binnington's cup experience will be a factor, the injuries the Americans have gone through, the new look lines for Canada 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.   

Mike & Jason look back at a busy weekend in sports, plus they set up the Canada vs. USA 4 Nations final with NHL analyst Ray Ferraro and commentator Craig Simpson.  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.

In hour two, Mike & Jason talk Saturday's Canada vs. USA barn burner with NHL analyst Ray Ferraro (1:20), and also look ahead to Thursday's rematch in the final round with commentator Craig Simpson (28:59).  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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 2-1 loss to the Senators on Saturday night. They discuss the lack of emotional investment, Bobby McMann's play on the top line, Shane Pinto's polarizing game-winner and Nick Cousins' collision with Jacob Quillan. Then, they get into how the Mikko Rantanen trade impacts the discussion around pending FA Mitch Marner. Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (33:05) weighs in on the Leafs' lack of secondary scoring, their need for blue-line production and whether Auston Matthews is back to 100%.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 things off with Brett Siegel (1:18) of Clutch Points to discuss the latest news and rumours from around the NBA. They break down, Jimmy Butler's new suspension, the Raptors' trade possibilities, Jamal Murray's play as of late, and more. Then, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (26:36) joins the show to tee up the Leafs matchup against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They discuss the Leafs' decision between the pipes, Rielly's newest D-partner, 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The FAN Morning Show enters its final hour of the week fully focused on hockey. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning dive into the Maple Leafs' latest loss at the hands of the Carolina Hurricanes and question if it's just a bad game amid their recent run of victories. Sportsnet's own Jason Bukala weighs in on Toronto's effort Thursday night in Raleigh, William Nylander getting back on the score sheet, and what other lines need to step up. Next the morning pair check in with Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson to help preview Saturday's all-Canadian matchup between the Leafs and Canucks (25:13). The trio discuss what lineup adjustments coach Craig Berube could make, as well as if Joseph Woll should get another start or be load managed. 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.

JD explains why he misses the element of surprise in sports (00:00). ESPN NBA insider, Bobby Marks, joins JD to discuss if the Raptors are too good to tank, where the NBA's regular season problem(s) are trending, ESPN's 25 under 25 list, where Scottie Barnes ranked on the list and why RJ Barrett didn't make the cut (7:00). JD and Producer Armen discuss the list in greater detail (35:00). Craig Simpson, Sportsnet Maple Leafs analyst, breaks down the Leafs' elite goaltending tandem and how it effects other parts of the team (50:00). Craig also evaluates Craig Berube's messaging, plus where Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin fit on the roster. The gents end the show with 'What We Missed!' (1:15:00) 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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Florida Panthers on Wednesday. They dig into Bobby McMann joining the Leafs' already lengthy injury list, Fraser Minten earning a spot in the lineup, a long-term plan for Nikita Grebenkin and Nick Robertson's confidence crisis. Then, they discuss building interest around the league for the Leafs' AHL goalies and what they could fetch in a trade. Later, they are joined by Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (34:15) weighs in on the Leafs' effort last night, the period of opportunity for young players, Robertson's struggles and the state of the Panthers.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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee look back on the Leafs' 3-0 loss to the Senators and discuss Toronto's lack of secondary scoring, whether this group best fits Craig Berube's style and Max Domi losing confidence. Then, they look ahead to the Leafs' matchup against the Capitals tonight and share expectations for Joseph Woll who gets the starting nod in the back-to-back. Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (32:03) weighs in on the Leafs' lack of depth, Berube's messaging and the attention to detail on defence.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.

The HNIC/Sportsnet broadcaster & former NHLer joined Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill to chat some Leafs. They discussed the new additions, Craig Berube's early impact, and the upcoming measuring stick game against the New York Rangers.Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: TLNBONUS. http://www.bet365.ca/ Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.

Nick Alberga & Jay Rosehill dissect the latest news & notes from Leafs practice as they prepare to host the New York Rangers on Saturday night. Additionally, Craig Simpson of Sportsnet/Hockey Night in Canada drops by for a chat.Powered by @bet365. Whatever the moment, it's Never Ordinary at bet365. Download the App today and use promo code: TLNBONUS. http://www.bet365.ca/ Gambling can be addictive, please play responsibly. Eligible iGames conducted and managed by iGO are only available to those physically present in the Province of Ontario. 19+.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee break down the Leafs' 4-2 win over the Devils -  a solid debut from Dennis Hildeby, beating Sheldon Keefe, depth delivering with the core four staying quiet and persisting power play struggles. How should Craig Berube rejig the two PP units? Later, Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (33:14) shares his first impressions of a Craig-Berube-led Leafs team, why the core four has struggled to start, what's wrong with the power play and Timmins' opportunity to prove himself.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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week focused on what will be an exciting weekend of sports. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start with the Maple Leafs, who play their home opener on Saturday on Hockey Night In Canada against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and take some time to dive into Toronto's special teams play. Craig Simpson, former NHLer and current HNIC and Sportsnet analyst, joins the conversations to shares his takeaways from the Leafs' first two games, their superstars not scoring a goal yet, and "Sid the Kid" still playing at an elite level at this point of his career. Later, the morning pair turn their attention to the MLB postseason ahead of two do-or-die Game 5's over the weekend. MLB Network's Adnan Virk offers his expectations for Padres-Dodgers and Tigers-Guardians, before chatting about both New York teams advancing to their league championships, some under the radar storylines from these playoffs, and if not bat flipping is the new bat flipping (28:57). Happy Thanksgiving weekend to all our Canadian listeners! 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.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Craig Simpson to tee up tonight's Leafs/Habs opening game. They discuss Joseph Woll landing on IR ahead of the season opener, the expectations for the Leafs this season, the team's depth, and more. Then, they discuss the expectations for Habs rookie Lane Hutson, where the scoring will come from in Montreal and whether the Habs blue-line is a strength for the 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 affiliate.

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?Main Theme: Maximizing Profitability Through Direct Mail MarketingIn this episode of Real Estate Investing Abundance, host Dr. Allen welcomes Craig Simpson, the mastermind behind Simpson Direct, to delve into the art and science of direct mail marketing. With a wealth of experience across multiple industries, Craig shares invaluable insights and strategies to help businesses maximize profitability through effective direct mail campaigns.Key Discussion Points:Understanding Customer Demographics and Psychographics:The importance of knowing your audience inside and out.Techniques to identify and address customer pain points.Strategies for appealing to customer vanity in mass marketing.Continual Testing and Learning:The critical role of testing different marketing elements such as headlines, offers, and response mechanisms.Learning from each campaign to enhance future efforts.Reaching New Markets:Tailoring messages for various professional groups.Tracking responses to pinpoint the most receptive audiences.Effective Direct Mail Strategies:Capturing interest with teaser copy or plain envelopes.Comparing the use of postcards versus letters based on desired engagement and response rates.Customer Modeling Process:Matching customer data to databases to find similar profiles.Testing the responsiveness of these profiles to fine-tune targeting.Touchpoints and Timing:The varying number of touches required to elicit responses.Factors influencing response rates, including market, product, timing, and offer attractiveness.Case Study:A successful campaign targeting dentists offering discreet facial treatments.Emphasizing privacy and professionalism to achieve high response rates.Focus on Existing Customers:The importance of concentrating efforts on current customers who have already made purchases.Benefits of nurturing existing relationships over constantly seeking new targets.Conclusion:The episode wraps up with practical advice for leveraging direct mail marketing to its fullest potential. Craig Simpson's insights offer a blend of creativity and scientific approach, making this a must-listen for anyone looking to enhance their marketing strategies. For those interested in further guidance, contact information for Craig Simpson.Tune in to discover how you can transform your direct mail campaigns and drive greater profitability for your business!Connect with Craig Simpson:craig@simpson-direct.comhttps://www.simpson-direct.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-simpson-8036084/https://www.facebook.com/SimpsonDirect/

In this episode, we are back for part 2 with Nicky Sehgal of FBDA. We are also joined by FBDA and FMA client Craig Simpson, owner of Simply Fit. Nicky and Craig talk all things mentorship and profitability within your fitness business. We reflect on Craig's journey to grow his fitness business, including where it is today and the mistakes and adjustments he's made. Nicky and Craig talk about the mindset of doing what you love and what is best for yourself and your business. We discuss, the sales process, profitability, pricing and staff as well as other operations involved in running a successful fitness business. Nicky gives great insight into what he sees from many gym owners including what is working to scale your fitness business and what isn't. Nicky and Craig look back over their history together and mentorship in the fitness industry   .Key Highlights: How to ask questions the right questions on your sales calls.   Changing your business model to build better connections with your clients.   Craig's journey working within the fitness industry and his current business model.   Understanding the profit step method and growing your fitness business.   Staff and coach turnover and tracking your financials.   Nicky's advice and pros & cons of leasing a location for your fitness business.   Setting up your fitness business to support your life. To find out how Fitness Marketing Agency can help your Fitness Business, book a demo call using the link below: https://fitnessmarketingagency.com/discoverycall?sl=podcastshownotes Connect with Fitness Marketing Agency on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitnessmarketingagency/ Connect with Simply Fit https://www.simplyfitpt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/simplyfit_pt/Connect with the FBDA https://www.thefbda.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fitbizcoach/

Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson joins Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne to help break down Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final as the Panthers got away with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers with big thanks to a standout performance from Sergei Bobrovsky (3:07). They get into the Oilers' complete effort despite the loss, Barkov's dominant defensive play and how Edmonton can respond in Game 2. Then, they regroup with Sam McKee to listen to each team's game-day availability and share takeaways. Finally, the guys close with news & notes around 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert set up Game 5 of the Oilers and Canucks in Vancouver tonight where Frank Seravalli joins us for a debate about which team has dictated most of the play in the first 4 games. He gets into the battle of the backup goalies and how Evan Bouchard has risen to the challenge during the postseason. Later, how the Hurricanes scrappiness pulled them back in the series against the Rangers. Next, Craig Simpson (25:40) from Vancouver on the Oilers/Canucks, the mind games and stern comments from Rich Tocchet in the series, balancing lines, struggling players and goalies with little experience. Finally, a clip from Ken Rosenthal about the possibility of trading … Kevin Gausman?!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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the second hour with more on the Leafs dismissing Sheldon Keefe and whether they can follow the footsteps of the Canucks with their next coaching hire. They are joined by Craig Simpson (6:45), who shares his thoughts on Keefe before getting into the Canucks' comeback victory over the Oilers last night. He discusses how deflating a blown lead can be in the playoffs, Silovs' resilience and how important a bounce-back game is for Stuart Skinner. Finally, they regroup with Sam for news & notes.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.

Analysis of a heartbreaking Game 1 for the Edmonton Oilers against the Canucks from the colour analyst of the series on NHL Hockey on Rogers Craig Simpson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start by sharing some memories of the late Bob Cole. Then, they look ahead at tomorrow's Game 4 between the Leafs and Bruins with Nylander potentially getting in the lineup after dealing with migraines. Has Willy's status been handled correctly? Later, they go through the lineup at practice with Brodie filling in for Lyubushkin on paternal leave and consider possible powerplay adjustments. Finally, Craig Simpson (31:00) shares some of his takeaways from the series thus far, the trend of the Leafs' production dipping in the postseason, power-play problems and Marner's struggles.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.

JD lays out what's not clicking with the Maple Leafs. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, gets into the Leafs' poor powerplay; potential adjustments and the contrast with the Bruins powerplay. JD and James also discuss Sheldon Keefe's home playoff record and comments about Brad Marchand, William Nylander's top-secret injury, the uncomfortable core four conversation, who TJ Brodie should draw-in for and what the bright side is (8:00). Sportsnet Analyst and Stanley Cup Champion, Craig Simpson, breaks down what the Leafs' powerplay lacks and how it can get better, what penalty killing skills are hampering the Leafs, Mitch Marner's game, if not knowing status of teammate is a distraction, and the Leafs' winning formula (52:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'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 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Craig Simpson, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, to discuss the Maple Leafs' 6-4 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday, Nikita Kucherov joining the 100-assist club, his overall assessment of the Leafs' 2023-24 regular season campaign, how the Leafs might deploy their forward lines in Round 1 against Boston, and the coaching battle between Sheldon Keefe and Jim Montgomery. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange stops by to chat about Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA, the Raptors' response and handling of the situation, and what this incident could portend for the NBA's future relationship with gambling partners (24:30). 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up another week on the program alongside two-time Stanley Cup-winning executive, Mike Futa! The trio tee the Maple Leafs' big weekend with back-to-back games against a pair of contenders, before getting into what it takes to go on a deep playoff run and what it would mean for a Canadian team to bring a Cup back to Canada. Next, longtime NHLer turned HNIC broadcaster, Craig Simpson joins the boys for a full deep dive into the Leafs' week that was and the lineup adjustments we've seen, along with a complete preview of Saturday's game against the Oilers (25:52). 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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' 7-2 win over the Capitals on the back of a 2-goal effort from Auston Matthews. They get into what was a rare quick start for the Leafs, returns on the Matthews/Domi/Bertuzzi line, where Marner will fit back in when he returns and  Tom Wilson's high stick on Noah Gregor. Then, a chat about the pressure on the Capitals' young core to force the puck to Ovechkin. Later, they are joined by Craig Simpson (31:02), who shares his thoughts on Woll's performance and the Leafs' direction in net, the Domi/Matthews combo, whether TJ Brodie's season can be salvaged after his first healthy scratch of the year and the difficulties of lineup experimentation at this point in the season.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.

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD in-studio to get into Mike Trout, Anthony Rendon, plus what Blue Jays narratives they are buying or selling (00:00). Craig Simpson, Sportsnet's Colour Commentator and Stanley Cup Champion, checks-in to analyze what's behind the Leafs' recent strong play, Ilya Samsonov's resurgence and the evolution of Auston Matthews. (50:00) The show ends with debate about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Steve Nash. 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. 

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Hour 3 teeing up tonight's game at Scotiabank Arena as the Dallas Stars come to Toronto to face off against the Maple Leafs. Craig Simpson, former NHLer and current Sportsnet broadcaster, joins the fray to weigh in on Sheldon Keefe's recent criticism of his team, Toronto's secondary scoring, and how to best prepare for the playoffs heading down the stretch. Next, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks in on the arbitration hearing between the Blue Jays and Vlad Guerrero Jr. and the current relationship between the two sides, before sharing his expectations for the team in 2024 (27:25). 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 start with Craig Simpson (5:54) down at the rink ahead of Leafs/Jets. He looks at all the Canadian teams, if the Leafs match up with the best teams in the league and Sheldon Keefe's frustration. Later, they are joined by Frank Seravalli (27:14) discusses the update on Hockey Canada's 2018 team, the potential expansion to Utah, historical context of the Oilers 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Overdeliver: Build a Business for a Lifetime Playing the Long Game in Direct Response Marketing by Brian Kurtz ABOUT THE BOOK: Brian Kurtz is the bridge connecting the bedrock fundamentals of direct response marketing to today's state-of-the-art strategies, tactics, and channels.  Overdeliver distills his expertise from working in the trenches over almost four decades to help readers build a business that maximizes both revenue and relationships. Marketing isn't everything, according to Brian Kurtz. It's the only thing. If you have a vision or a mission in life, why not share it with millions instead of dozens? And while you are sharing it with as many people as possible and creating maximum impact, why not measure everything and make all of your marketing accountable? That's what this book is all about. In the world of direct marketing, Brian Kurtz has seen it all and done it all over almost four decades. And he lives by the philosophy, "Those who did it have a responsibility to teach it."  Here's a small sample of what you'll learn: The 4 Pillars of Being Extraordinary The 5 Principles of why "Original Source" matters The 7 Characteristics that are present in every world-class copywriter Multiple ways to track the metrics that matter in every campaign and every medium, online and offline Why customer service and fulfillment are marketing functions That the most important capital you own has nothing to do with money And much more Whether you're new to marketing or a seasoned pro, this book gives you a crystal-clear road map to grow your business, make more money, maximize your impact in your market, and love what you're doing while you're doing it.  Kurtz takes you inside the craft to help you use all the tools at your disposal--from the intricate relationship between lists, offers, and copy, to continuity and creating lifetime value, to the critical importance of multichannel marketing, and more–so you can succeed wildly, exceed all your expectations, and overdeliver every time. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Brian Kurtz has been a direct marketer for over 40 years and never met a medium he didn't like...and while he's had much success, he admits that trying to sell subscriptions and books on the back of ATM receipts and under yogurt lids was only "a good idea at the time..." For over 34 years at Boardroom Inc., he was responsible for mailing nearly 2 billion pieces of direct mail (and he did NOT lick every stamp!). He was also responsible for the distribution of millions of other impressions and promotions in a wide variety of alternate media, both offline and online, using the latest direct marketing techniques while working with many legendary copywriters and consultants.  Under Brian's marketing leadership during his tenure at Boardroom, revenues went from approximately $5 million to over $150 million.  Today he consults and works with direct response marketing companies and entrepreneurs directly and through his mastermind groups.  Brian is also the co-author with Craig Simpson of The Advertising Solution: Influence Prospects, Multiply Sales, and Promote Your Brand. And, interesting fact – he is a Little League baseball umpire!  Click here for this episode's website page with the links mentioned during the interview... https://www.salesartillery.com/marketing-book-podcast/overdeliver-brian-kurtz

It's game day here in Toronto, so Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning spend the final hour of The FAN Morning Show teeing up Maple Leafs vs. Blue Jackets with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli and Sportsnet's own Craig Simpson. First, they touch base with DFO's President of Hockey Content about the Leafs' recent stretch of play, what, if any, moves or trades GM Brad Treliving can make, and Sidney Crosby's stellar season at age 36. Later, Simmer checks in ahead of tonight's call on Sportsnet for his thoughts on Toronto's first quarter of the season and the star power in tonight's matchup, before looking ahead to this weekend's meeting with Kyle Dubas' Penguins (26:20).   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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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' overtime loss to the Bruins on Saturday, a complete performance despite the loss, a bounce-back effort from Matthews, Nylander starting to slow down and whether Boston truly is as good as their record says. Then, ahead of a gap in the schedule, they discuss how to employ the goalie tandem before the break. They are joined by Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson (34:10), who shares his thoughts on Ryan Reaves' usage so far this season, his concern level for the Leafs' wins inside of regulation and evaluates how wide open the Atlantic Division will be this 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.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start the national hour with the Canucks' win over the Oilers last night, Edmonton's hot start and Quinn Hughes taking over the game before touching on the news that Jack Campbell is being waived. NHL analyst Craig Simpson shares his thoughts on the returns of the Leafs' offseason additions, the Canucks' surprising form, the disaster start for the Oilers and the Campbell news (4:29). Next, a chat on the Oilers' fundamental problems, the lack of production from their top guys, waning effort levels and discuss Jay Woodcroft's post-game comments on accountability. Finally, how to fix the Sharks?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.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show begins with Sportsnet's Craig Simpson checking in from Boston to discuss the Maple Leafs' loss to the Bruins, Tyler Bertuzzi's early-season struggles, the Leafs' lack of retribution on Brad Marchand, how Timothy Liljegren's injury impacts the team's blue line depth, and Sheldon Keefe's current goaltending deployment. Later, Ben and Brent are joined by Adnan Virk, host for MLB Network, to chat about the lack of star power in this year's World Series, the potential of MLB revisiting its current playoff format, and Matt Chapman's impending free agency (27:14). 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.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning's sights set on the Maple Leafs' season opener tonight. They discuss if Toronto should be the favourites to win the Atlantic Division, who their biggest competition will be, and if Leaf fans care about anything short of Game 83. They then turn to NHL insider Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff to get his outside perspective of the team and where they figure in to the Eastern Conference landscape (03:13). Frank also discusses being in Pittsburgh last night for Connor Bedard's regular season debut. Later on, Sportsnet broadcaster and analyst Craig Simpson joins the show to share his expectations of the Leafs this season; from the 'Core Four', to the new additions, to the youngsters, and of course goaltending (28:13). The morning duo sign off with their final thoughts ahead of tonight's puck drop.   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.

Jeff is joined by Ryan Huska, new Head Coach of the Calgary Flames, to chat about his new role, the transition from assistant coach to head coach, and if the Flames need to name a captain. Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson weighs in on the importance of Sergei Bobrovsky in a potential closeout game, the impact of Vegas' depth and the consistency of the Golden Knights' fourth line (18:14 ). Ian Mendes of The Athletic weighs in on the sale of the Ottawa Senators, if the process resulted in helping the NHL find other prospective owners, and how quickly the sale could be made official by the NHL (37:04). Vince Mercogliano of USA Today wraps things up with a discussion on the Rangers officially hiring of Peter Laviolette as head coach, how the fan base has reacted to the news, and what needs to improve on the ice in the Big Apple (53:12). 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, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with last night's Leafs Game 3 loss going down 3-0 to the Panthers, a disappointing showing from the core, the Leafs lacking toughness, Sheldon Keefe's strategy, potential changes for the Game 4 lineup, Samsonov's injury, Jo Woll's performance and if he should stick in net for Game 4. They are joined by Craig Simpson (47:00), who shares his thoughts on how the series has turned around for the core four, Florida's momentum, the hole left in Matthew Knies' absence, what to expect in Game 4 and if a win on Wednesday can change the offseason direction. Later, NHL Network's Brian Lawton breaks down how the core can get it going, his expectations for the Leafs' offseason and if taking a few games in the series can save jobs (1:07:16). The guys close with a chat about potential moves this offseason, problems with the Leafs' deadline acquisitions and a look at the playoff action around 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.

Jeff is joined by Hockey Night in Canada's Craig Simpson to talk about Toronto getting ahead in their series with Tampa, the increased physicality of the Leafs, and what impact Ryan O'Reilly has had. Sportsnet's Garry Galley looks at the availability of Nik Ehlers for the Jets, the emergence of Neal Pionk, and how Adam Lowry has arguably been Winnipeg's best forward (17:57). The Athletic's Peter Baugh chats about the atmosphere during Seattle's first ever playoff game, how tough this series has been on Colorado, and why Bowen Byram has been such a great piece for the blueline (52:14). 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 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Craig Simpson, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet colour analyst, to discuss the Leafs' response in Game 2, the team's stars rising to the occasion, Morgan Rielly's standout performance, and Sheldon Keefe's key coaching decisions on Thursday night. Later, former NHL defenceman Chris Pronger stops by to chat about Matthew Knies' playoff debut, Ryan O'Reilly's value, Michael Bunting's 3-game suspension, and Tampa's depleted blue line (26:16). Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:50).  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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