Podcasts about jd bunkis

JD Bunkis and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about JD's Maple Leafs take on how Leafs nation may treat Auston Matthews moving forward, the report of Ricky Tiedemann's elbow soreness, if Eric Lauer can crack the starting rotation, and Max Scherzer's place on the roster. JD and Ben also touch on the upcoming World Baseball Classic and Team Canada's outlook.  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.

National NBA writer and host, Zach Harper, joins JD Bunkis to talk about giving the Raptors an A- letter grade for their season thus far, Toronto's offensive and defensive ceiling, and the title chances for the Raps' potent opponents this week: the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. JD and Zach then discuss Victor Wembanyama's short and long-term potential. JD then reacts to news that Sidney Crosby will miss at least four weeks due to the injury sustained at the Olympics.  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.

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins JD Bunkis live from Dunedin, Florida, to explain his read on Eric Lauer's role, what factors could influence the Blue Jays starting rotation, the Jays continued interest in Max Scherzer, and early impressions of Kazuma Okamoto. JD then touches on the Raptors outlook for the rest of the regular 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.

JD Bunkis and Sam McKee talk about the positive and negative spins from Canada's heartbreaking loss to the United States. JD and Sam split their blame pie, discuss how they think Connor McDavid's perception if shifting, and debate if Auston Matthews, the winner, is a potential conern for Maple Leafs fans.  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 Bunkis and Sam McKee chat following Canada's victory over Czechia, thanks to Mitch Marner's overtime goal.   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.

Olympic Gold Medalist and 15-year NHL forward, Brenden Morrow, joins JD Bunkis to discuss memories from the 2010 Olympic Games, the discourse around the shrinking talent gap in hockey between Canada and other countries, how he dealt with the weight of the pressure in overtimes and close games against the Americans, the challenge Finland has historically presented, and being Sidney Crosby's teammate in the NHL and Olympics. The show then ends with 'What We Missed!' (30:00) 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.

Ray Ferraro, Sportsnet and ESPN NHL analyst, joins JD Bunkis to discuss how pressure and expectations impact a hockey team and locker room, Canada's nuclear top-line option, Connor McDavid's greatness, which Canadian can have more impact in the semi-finals and potential gold medal game, how eight men on ice went undetected, and how other countries have performed. Later (24:30), JD and Sam McKee talk about their changed perspective on Nick Suzuki, the Maple Leafs conversation following Mitch Marner's game-winning goal, Jordan Binnington's polarizing discourse, and the quiet coverage of William Nylander.  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 weighs the pressure on Canada's men's hockey team in this tournament versus Olympics in the past that included the best players in the world. The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD (8:00) to debate if this is the most pressure Canada has faced at Olympic hockey, David Pastrnak's "best team ever" comment, if future non-Olympic tournaments should include a smaller or bigger pool of teams, if Canada has overperformed considering their talent, and where Macklin Celebrini ranks among the best players in the NHL. 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 is joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to get into the acquisition of Jesus Sanchez: why it's important and what it means for Nathan Lukes. Next, Ben discusses what he's most intrigued to cover at spring training, the expectations on Kazuma Okamoto, the biggest roster decisions that may be influenced by training camp, and how the starting rotation may shake out.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 Bunkis and Sam McKee break down Team Canada's final two preliminary games over the weekend, and the biggest storylines heading into the knockout round. The guys discuss Macklin Celebrini's breakout tournament at 19 years old, Tom Wilson dropping the gloves against France, the goalie conversation between Jordan Binnington and Logan Thompson, and the decision to be made about who should come out of the lineup for Brad Marchand in the Quarterfinal.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 and Sportsnet's Sam McKee break down Team Canada's final two preliminary games over the weekend, before setting up the biggest storylines heading into the knockout round. The guys discuss Macklin Celebrini's breakout tournament at 19 years old, Tom Wilson dropping the gloves against France, the goalie conversation between Jordan Binnington and Logan Thompson, and the decision to be made about who should come out of the lineup for Brad Marchand in the Quarterfinal. After the break, JD takes a look at the cheating controversy surrounding Canada's curling teams in Milano-Cortina.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 Bunkis and Sam McKee banter about what makes Olympic hockey so special and the biggest winners from Canada's first men's game; how Doug Armstrong's selection of Tom Wilson impacts the team, Macklin Celebrini's impressive debut, Mitch Marner credit, and Jordan Binnington's statement. JD and Sam's biggest loser: Maple Leafs fans.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 and Sportsnet's Sam McKee banter about what makes Olympic hockey so special and the biggest winners from Canada's first men's game; how Doug Armstrong's selection of Tom Wilson impacts the team, Macklin Celebrini's impressive debut, Mitch Marner credit, Jordan Binnington's statement. JD and Sam's biggest loser: Maple Leafs fans. JD then reacts to breaking news of the Jays trading Joey Loperfido to the Houston Astro's for Joey Sanchez and touches on Adam Silver's not-so-bold fines for tanking. 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.

Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins JD Bunkis to talk about how Canada has lost our way in hockey and why this Canadian men's team can reestablish it. JD and Colby praise Jon Cooper's strengths, talk about the pressure on Auston Matthews, and reflect on what this Olympics means to Sidney Crosby. 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. 

Hockey Hall of Famer and Canadian great, Scott Niedermayer, joins JD Bunkis to talk about Canada's past Olympic runs, the shrinking skills gap between Canada and other nations, Canada's dressing room before the most important games and periods, the USA vs Canada rivalry historically and in modern times, how officiating impacts international hockey, and being a first-time Olympian in contrast to having experience. 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.

Sportsnet's Ben Ennis joins JD Bunkis in-studio to celebrate the return of men's best-on-best hockey at the Olympics, and to discuss what the loss of Chris Bassitt and Anthony Santander means for the Blue Jays. Later (42:00), JD and Ben talk about watching morning sports at the bar. 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.

Scottie Barnes' long-time trainer, Brian Macon, joins JD Bunkis to get into his relationship with Scottie Barnes and share what made Barnes special from a young age, what he's noticed about Barnes' approach this season, the expectations of a franchise player, what's impressed him most in Barnes' game, how Brandon Ingram has supplemented Barnes' development, and how the Raptors can continue to improve. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (28:30) 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.

JD reacts to the Blue Jays announcement that Anthony Santander will miss a majority of the season with an injury. Ben Nicholson-Smith, senior Blue Jays reporter, and JD talk about the Jays lineup and paths they have to bolster it, what kind of trades the Jays should contemplate, the trickle down effects of Shane Bieber being labelled week-to-week,  and John Schneider's quotes on José Berríos. Later, JD reacts to Canada women's hockey team getting thrashed by the United States. 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.

Keith Law, baseball writer at The Athletic, joins JD Bunkis to dig into his top prospects list and evaluation. JD asks Keith if the Jays farm system is stronger than it was this time last year, outlooks for Arjun Nimmala, Ricky Tiedemann, Gage Stanifer, and Johnny King, which Jays' prospects it's most important for to a good season, and which lower-ranked prospect Keith thinks can take a jump. 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.  

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final hour by welcoming Sam McKee, producer of Real Kyper & Bourne, back from a mini getaway in Mexico, where he caught a soccer match and took in the Olympics from afar. They dig into the drama (and non-drama) around both Team Canada's women and men, and they also kick around the idea of expanding golf's major championship calendar beyond the current four. They then welcome Matt Chatham (27:15), former NFL linebacker (Patriots/Jets) and three-time Super Bowl champion, to explain what a team actually learns from reaching the Super Bowl and losing, and to make sense of Drake Maye's performance on the biggest stage. Later, JD Bunkis (40:13) of The JD Bunkis Podcast checks in to roast Brent after his Seahawks' Super Bowl win over Gunning's Patriots.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.

JD reacts to his Seattle Seahawks winning their second-ever Super Bowl. Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX and former NFL quarterback, breaks down why the Seahawks dominated the New England Patriots, Mike Macdonald's coaching masterpiece, Drake Maye's poor performance, if Sam Darnold played well, and tough decisions facing both teams. 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.   

Jason Bukala, Sportsnet NHL analyst and founder of The Pro Hockey Group, joins JD Bunkis to analyze Gavin McKenna's updated draft stock, Keaton Verhoeff's game and style, if late first-round picks may yield meaningful returns in the 2026 NHL draft, the practice line of Macklin Celebrini, Connor McDavid, and Tom Wilson, plus what else stuck out about the lines at Team Canada's men's hockey practice. 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 reacts to the news that Sportsnet's Buck Martinez is retiring from his duties as the Blue Jays game analyst, before jumping into his prop bets for Super Bowl LX in San Francisco and his takes on some of the most popular markets. Then, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman joins the show to give his thoughts on Martinez' retirement, and discuss some of his favourite moments with the Jays legend (19:10).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 opens with his thoughts on the Raptors direction following a quiet trade deadline, and their win over the Bulls in Toronto (00:00). Joseph Casciaro from theScore joins JD to chat more about the Raptors decision making ahead of the playoff run, and where the organization is headed after getting under the luxury tax, before getting into Toronto's win, the mystery of Gradey Dick, and the rest of the trades made in the NBA. Later, JD chats quickly about the decision by Team Canada to bring Seth Jarvis to Milano Cortina in the place of Brayden Point (53:10).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.

Super Bowl champion and former first-team All-Pro centre, Jeff Saturday, joins JD Bunkis to discuss Nick Emmanwori sustaining an injury in practice for the Seattle Seahawks, how Emmanwori has performed all-season despite being a rookie, if New England's offensive line can hold up, what Josh McDaniels is preaching to Drake Maye ahead of the big game, under-the-radar matchups that will make a difference in the trenches, and if Mike Vrabel's strategy may be to stop Jaxon Smith-Njigba and live with the Seahawks other offensive options. 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.

JD reacts to another blown lead by the Raptors and their acquisition of third-year centre Trayce Jackson-Davis. Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg, talks about Artemi Panarin getting traded to the Los Angeles Kings, who should be in line for the injury replacement's on Canada's men's Olympic roster, how he thinks Canada may configure their lines, if Jordan Binnington will finish the tournament as the starting goalie, the biggest questions on the blue line, who Team Canada's leaders are and who could have a big moment. 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 Toronto Maple Leafs head into the NHL's Olympic break on a three-game win streak after taking down the Oilers 5-2 in Edmonton. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss what this streak means for the Leafs' direction as they approach the deadline, a much-needed stellar outing for Anthony Stolarz, the team's play without Morgan Rielly in the lineup, Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid's reserved play ahead of the Olympics, and Bobby McMann's Oilers audition.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.

Luke Gazdic, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins JD Bunkis to get into the Oilers' biggest flaws, what it's like building a team around Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, Bobby McMann's value around the NHL, Sam Bennett replacing Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada, what player could be next up as an injury replacement, and what they think of Leafs' players that could be on the trade block. 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.

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' West Coast road trip, before moving onto the Raptors' outlook heading into Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Sportsnet's Michael Grange analyzes why the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for James Harden, if the Raptors may have discussed Jaren Jackson Jr. who was acquired by the Utah Jazz, and how Jakob Poeltl's back and contract have hindered the flexibility for the Raptors front office. Finally, Grange gauges what RJ Barrett's value around the league is and what internal improvement the Raptors are hoping 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.  

The Toronto Maple Leafs make it back-to-back wins on their Western Conference road trip as they take down the Flames 4-2 in Calgary. JD Bunkis and Frank Crupi break down the game and discuss William Nylander's dominant performance, Joseph Woll building momentum before the break, what this winning stretch means for the Leafs as they get closer to the trade deadline, and why now is the perfect time to move Oliver Ekman-Larsson. Later, they share their levels of hope with one game to go before the Olympic 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Adam Rank, NFL Network analyst, joins JD to get into lingering questions surrounding Super Bowl week in California. JD asks Rank about his confidence level of Drake Maye's health, how much trust he has in Sam Darnold, the New England Patriots' defensive execution versus Mike MacDonald's gameplan, and individual matchups that may sway the Super Bowl results. 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.

ESPN NBA Front Office Insider, Bobby Marks, joins JD Bunkis ahead of the NBA's trade deadline. JD asks Bobby about James Harden's most recent trade request, the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo's sweepstakes, his view of how aggressive the Raptors should be, and Domantas' Sabonis fit in Toronto. JD then reacts to news of the Blue Jays adding a Joe Carter statue outside the Rogers Centre. 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 reacts to the Raptors weekend and explains why he prefers for the front office to not swing for the fences at this weeks trade deadline. Next, JD gets into the Maple Leafs brass and Auston Matthews reaffirming their commitment to each other, Morgan Rielly's time with the Leafs and his remaining contract, and what the Leafs can learn from the Vancouver Canucks. 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.   

Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis in-studio to rank their confidence level for all Toronto sports general managers, discuss why they think Bobby Webster is in the toughest situation, make a pointed criticism of the future of Olympic hockey, and draft star players they'd least like to root 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 Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

JD and Jackie Redmond, from NHL on TNT, chop it up about the difference of watching sports as a fan versus in their usual media roles, before moving on to the lacklustre Maple leafs. JD and Jackie discuss what the Leafs have left to cling to, what prompted this Leafs era to fall apart, and why Leafs fans feel so emotionally charged. JD and Producer Brandon then discuss the Buffalo Bills promotion of Joe Brady as head coach. 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 and Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, react to the Raptors 11th straight loss to the New York Knicks. The duo discuss the biggest concerns for the Raptors as they try to compete with the upper-echelon of the Eastern Conference. Then, JD and Blake sift through what a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade would look like for the Raptors and what other centres may fit 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 affiliates.

Former Toronto Raptor, Charlie Villanueva, joins JD Bunkis to talk about his time in Toronto, post-retirement career, the importance of veterans and chemistry in an NBA locker room, 2016 All-Star Weekend, plus Scottie Barnes and the key to Raptors success. JD and Producer Armen then discuss the Raptors' precarious situation heading into the trade deadline.  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.

Ryan Whitney, co-host of Spittin' Chiclets, joins JD Bunkis to chat about how his thoughts on the Maple Leafs have changed, healthy locker room conversations before and after big games, the nuances of how Leafs fans feel disconnected with the team, the social media affect on athletes, Auston Matthews' relationship with American hockey fans, and how Team USA stacks up against Team Canada at the Olympics in Milan. 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.

Sportsnet's Ben Ennis and JD Bunkis react to William Nylander getting fined for his middle finger, the corporate atmosphere or culture around the Maple Leafs, the Blue Jays prospect pool and remaining MLB free agents, and things they get easily embarrassed by. 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 reacts to the horrid weekend for the Maple Leafs, before turning his attention the NFL playoffs. Brady Quinn, NFL analyst on FOX, breaks down (10:00) the missed opportunity for the Buffalo Bills, how the weather affected the New England Patriots victory, what the Pats proved or haven't proved on their way to a Super Bowl appearance, what the most pivotal coaching decisions were in both conference championship games, the fallout for the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos, and what makes Jaxon Smith-Njigba such a weapon. 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.

James Mirtle, senior writer from The Athletic, gets into the Maple Leafs' negative indicators both on and off the ice. James and JD discuss options the Leafs front office should consider if their losing streak continues into the Olympic break, Craig Berube saying it wasn't his call for Anthony Stolarz to not play a game in the AHL before starting for the Leafs, and why Elliotte Freidman's report detailing that Auston Matthews agreed to re-signing with the Leafs two years before Matthews' was a free-agent, as long as the Leafs didn't fall way off the winning track, is relevant now. 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 Toronto Maple Leafs fall 4-1 to the Colorado Avalanche, stretching the losing streak to four games. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss another uninspired start, how this recent stretch might define the Leafs' season, a step back for Joseph Woll, the power play falling back on bad habits, 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose 6-3 to the Vegas Golden Knights at home as they get swept in the season series. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the multiple levels of embarrassment in the second straight loss against Mitch Marner. They get into the flat start, a rough first frame for Auston Matthews, the decision to start Anthony Stolarz fresh off injury, Marner's reception, Scott Laughton's ice time 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.

JD reacts to the back and forth regarding the potential boos in Mitch Marner's return to Toronto. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, gets into different fan reactions that we've seen in the NHL, if Marner will receive a different reception further into the future, what contributed to fracturing Marner's relationship with Toronto. Later (31:00), JD and Versteeg talk about the packed NHL schedule in Olympic years and Jonathan Toews' return to Chicago. To end the hour, JD discusses his NFL picks for the weekend. 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.  

Sportsnet's Michael Grange joins JD Bunkis gives his insight on Bobby Webster's standing in his first season without Masai Ujiri, what questions the Raptors successful season has inspired, RJ Barrett's precarious situation and evaluation around the NBA, and the Raptors strategy heading into the trade deadline. JD then reacts to news on Anthony Stolarz, before the show ends with 'What We Missed! (34:00)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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs fall 2-1 in overtime to the Red Wings at home as Detroit completes the season series sweep. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' lack of urgency late in a tied game, Easton Cowan's bad look in overtime, Scott Laughton's fumbled penalty shot and Joseph Woll's bounce-back game. Then, they take a bigger picture look at the importance of the Leafs' pre-Olympic break stretch, and share their thoughts on Patrick Kane's U.S.-born record chase.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 touches on the highest overtime rate in NHL's salary cap era. Former NFL quarterback, Brady Quinn, breaks down (10:00) the Buffalo Bills personnel decisions and their memorable press conference, why he thinks the Denver Broncos have a chance against the New England Patriots, Matthew Stafford's legacy and the biggest variables between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. 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 Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD Bunkis to talk about the high-rates of overtime in the NHL, the Maple Leafs injury bug, Joseph Woll's vote of confidence, what to expect in Mitch Marner's return, and Brad Treliving kicking tires. 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.  

Es Baraheni, host of NBA Daily at The Athletic, joins JD Bunkis after the Raptors' blow out win against the Golden State Warriors. JD and Es fantasize about Steph Curry, before analyzing what timeline the Raptors should operate under, RJ Barrett's looming contract question, and Bobby Webster's first trade deadline as the general manager. JD then looks ahead to Bo Bichette's introductory press conference with the New York Mets (39:00).  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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs' home win streak ends at seven games as they fall 6-3 to the Minnesota Wild. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the difference between a playoff defence corps and a contending defence corps, Leafs like John Tavares and Matthew Knies limping to the Olympic break, Jake McCabe's recent step back, Joseph Woll's shaky performance 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.