Podcasts about jd bunkis

The Toronto Maple Leafs defeat the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 to snap their eight-game losing streak. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the win and discuss Radko Gudas' greasy knee-on-knee hit that injured Auston Matthews, the lack of immediate response, and the delayed response that followed in one of the Leafs' stronger third periods all season. Then, they get into Easton Cowan's fight, Bo Groulx's first goal as a Leaf, and what the win means for the Leafs' tank. 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 on TNT and WWE, joins JD to talk about her experience at the Winter Olympics, the recent successes for the sport of hockey, how different public relations teams handle player access, and the difference between the Toronto's sports market and others.  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 Canada qualifying into the knockout round at the World Baseball Classic. Sportsnet's Chris Leroux, former MLB and Team Canada pitcher, analyzes Canada's history and why this moment is special, Canada matching up with the United States in the quarterfinals, what advantages Canada may have over USA, where Canada needs to improve in developing players, Owen Cassie's chances to become a household name, and the Jays cautionary strategy with Trey Yesavage. JD reacts to a bad Raptors loss to end the hour.  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' slide continues in Montreal, as they fall 3-1 to the Canadiens. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the Leafs' standing in their pursuit of a bottom-five finish, the team playing with pride after a rough opening period, and William Nylander leading by example. Then, they chat about Bo Groulx's impactful Leafs debut, Jake McCabe standing up for Easton Cowan, and their thoughts on a rumoured deal between the Leafs and Habs for Matthew Knies before 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.

JD reacts to a wild night in sports and focuses on the current state of Maple Leafs fans. Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos joins JD to talk about what a prospective trade for Matthew Knies would have looked like, why the Leafs may have considered moving on from Knies, if he's convinced one way or the other with the Leafs direction, if a Knies trade is more likely in the future now that his name has been floated in the media, if Brad Treliving's job security has possibly changed, if he thinks the Leafs could go back to having a president of hockey operations role and if there's a chance the NHL could step in to curtail the no-move clauses in contracts. JD and Producer Armen then discuss Bam Adebayo's outrageous 83-point performance.  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.

Chris Mannix, writer and host at Sports Illustrated, joins JD Bunkis to break down how the NBA media and league office felt about Bam Adebayo's 83-point performance, why the Raptors can't beat good teams and how they get better, if Jayson Tatum's return means anything for soft tissue injuries at large, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's legacy and case for back-to-back MVP's, what makes Victor Wembanyama's special, and what he thinks will be the most likely solution to the tank wars. 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 and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate if Canada has real pressure at the World Baseball Classic, what would make it feel more important, and if Owen Cassie can become a Canadian household name. JD and Ben then discuss Max Scherzer's strong spring training debut, the Blue Jays deployment of Trey Yesavage, and how the Jays starting rotation could 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.

NFL insider James Palmer joins JD to get into the start of NFL free agency; what moves he thought were the most potent and most surprising, if DJ Moore materially changes the Buffalo Bills, where Kyler Murray is most likely to land, Tua Tagovailoa as an Atlanta Falcon, and Geno Smith's future. 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 Jason Bukala, former director of amateur scouting for the Florida Panthers, joins JD Bunkis to break down Easton Cowan's disjointed season and how he was handled around the Olympic break, what Maple Leafs fans can expect from Ben Danford and Jacob Quillan, and what the word is around the 2027 NHL Draft. 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 activity, or lack thereof, at the NHL trade deadline. The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD to compare Kyle Dubas' tenure in Toronto to Brad Treliving, if the litany of no-move clauses stumped the Leafs trade creativity, Craig Berube's imprint and if he has a future with the Leafs, why the Leafs considered trading Matthew Knies, how Auston Matthews complicates the Leafs direction, what the Leafs are sacrificing by prioritizing a retool over a rebuild, and if no-move clauses will become harder to acquire. The hour ends with JD's thoughts on the start of the World Baseball Classic.  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 their seventh straight as they fall 5-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game before looking back on the Leafs' deadline moves. They discuss the returns on Scott Laughton, Nic Roy and Bobby McMann trades, Brad Treliving's future in Toronto, why Craig Berube should stay behind the bench for the rest of the regular season, 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.

Dave Dameshek opens the show by answering the question: which QB draft class is the best in the history of people. Then Carmen Vitali and JD Bunkis join the show to talk about all the latest moves of the 2026 NFL trade. They get past the headlines and into why these teams make the decisions they do. They look at how GMs construct teams and why roster construction is a science, but an inexact science. Dave then uses a fact about Patriot fans (how they lament more than any other football fans and will whine about Drake Maye's injury for the rest of time) as a way chat about the gold medal hockey game. Would Canada have won if they put Sidney Crosby on the ice? The answer touches on the racial makeup of Canada and why French Canadians aren't pulling their weight in the goal. Yes, we go there. And then we wind our way back to NFL trades. It's Football America time! (NOTE: Recorded on Thursday at 1pm ET.) AUDIO Football America! is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/football-america/id1831757512 Follow us: Dave Dameshek: https://x.com/dameshek JD Bunkis: https://x.com/JDBunkis Carmen Vitali: https://x.com/CarmieV Host: Dave Dameshek Guests: JD Bunkis, Carmen Vitali Team: Gino Fuentes, Ethan Bedowsky Director: Danny Benitez Senior Producers: Gino Fuentes, Mike Fuentes Executive Producer: Soup Campbell Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Washington Commanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Maple Leafs lose their sixth straight as they fall 6-2 to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss whether these types of results are good because of the tank or bad because of potential lasting impacts on team culture. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' scoring slump and Easton Cowan getting a larger opportunity up the lineup. Finally, they weigh in on the Nic Roy trade and share expectations for Friday's 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.

JD and Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, tell trade deadline stories before analyzing the Nicholas Roy trade to the Colorado Avalanche, Kyle Dubas' tenure with the Pittsburgh Penguins and the end of Sidney Crosby's career. Later (29:00), JD further breaks down the Maple Leafs trade sending Roy to the Avalanche. JD and the producer's then touch on the Raptors concerning loss and the Buffalo Bills trade for wide receiver DJ Moore.  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 James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, discuss the directions the Maple Leafs could take, what the paths back to contention could be, prospective trades for Anthony Stolarz and Matthew Knies, the human dynamics on trade deadline day, and Brad Treliving's past moves.  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 two-time Stanley Cup Champion Kris Versteeg discuss notorious tough and nasty players, their thoughts on the Toronto market and the invested Maple Leafs fan base, and the different possibilities in Auston Matthews' future. NHL champion, Devante Smith-Pelley, talks about getting traded during his career, and being teammates with new Anaheim Ducks defenseman, John Carlson.  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 a fifth straight game as they fall 4-3 to the New Jersey Devils in a shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss a new, tanking feel for the team as they sit Bobby McMann, Scott Laughton and Oliver Ekman-Larsson for roster management purposes. Then, they discuss Auston Matthews' recent scoring slump, Anthony Stolarz standing on his head, and what the Leafs should expect in a Nic Roy trade. 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 how the Maple Leafs haven't been on the same page, tries to make sense of why they haven't devised a consistent plan, and touches on the abundance of no-move clauses in the NHL. Matthew Barnaby, 14-year NHL forward, discusses how no-move clauses have become so ubiquitous, the pressure on players to waive their no-move clauses, what he thinks of the Edmonton Oilers moves thus far, and if he thinks the Maple Leafs are closer to a retool or rebuild. JD ends the hour contextualizing the unknown direction and future of the Leafs. 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.

Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show and former NHL assistant general manager, joins JD in-studio to get into the nuances of how a front office approaches a trade deadline and what the Maple Leafs front office may be considering. JD and Mike discuss what kind of moves would set the Leafs back, what the reality of Auston Matthews' situation with the Leafs is, and Scott Laughton's tenure with the Leafs. JD ask's Mike which Leafs players would be the toughest for him to trade away.  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 the pressure mounting on the Maple Leafs front office and brings in Sportsnet's Leafs reporter, Luke Fox, to dive into the direction of the team. JD asks Luke about the pressure on Brad Treliving to make multiple moves before the deadline, what difficult conversations the Leafs could be heading towards, and why the Leafs have been hesitant to let go of Craig Berube. JD ends the hour touching on a pro and con from the Raptors loss to the New York Knicks.  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.

Trevor May, big league pitcher for nine seasons and host of the Mayday! podcast, joins JD to talks about the likelihood of seeing baseball at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the potential for a shortened MLB season or a mid-season tournament, what he thinks of the Blue Jays starting rotation, and what he expects from Max Scherzer this season. JD and Producer Armen then discuss the Raptors deflating late-game offense (38:00).   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 lose a fourth straight game out of the Olympic break, falling 3-2 to the Philadelphia Flyers in a shootout. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and take a scouting perspective of players the Leafs may be showcasing ahead of the trade deadline. They discuss the play of Nic Roy, Scott Laughton, Brandon Carlo, and Bobby McMann, then chat about the Flyers' skill in the shootout, Auston Matthews' search for a slump-breaker, and poor discipline from Easton Cowan. 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.

Russell Martin, first base coach of Team Canada at the World Baseball Classic and former Blue Jays catcher, hops on the show to chat about his potential interest to become a manager in the big leagues, what he thought of the Blue Jays World Series run, if baseball is becoming more popular in Canada, the important of the WBC for Team Canada and Canada's outlook at the tournament. Russell also gives his opinion on the new automated ball-strike system implemented in Major League Baseball. 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 and Ben Ennis, host of The FAN Morning Show, build their trust tree for the Blue Jays bullpen, before debating the intensity of the World Baseball Classic and the sport of baseball in Canada. Next, the duo list their hopeless franchise rankings in North American professional sports.  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 drop their sixth straight on home ice, losing 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss the lifeless stretch after the Leafs opened the scoring, Craig Berube's time running out, the team needing more from Matthew Knies, and Auston Matthews' reception for his gold medal. Later, they ask whether the Leafs are closer to a rebuild than a retool, and if Berube will be behind the bench on Monday. 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 get swept in their back-to-back in the Sunshine State, as they fall 5-1 to the Florida Panthers. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee start with a broader view of the team, how this loss reinforces the case for selling at the deadline, and their levels of trust in Brad Treliving to get it done. Then, they break down the game and discuss the brutal first period, another slow one for Auston Matthews as he works back to speed, William Nylander's costly giveaway, 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.

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs putrid loss to the Florida Panthers, before bringing on Anthony Petrielli from Maple Leafs Hot Stove. JD and Anthony dig into the team and discuss if they'd like the Leafs to extend Bobby McMann's contract and what salary they'd think is fair, which player they think should go at the trade deadline, and the team's development process.  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 Arden Zwelling joins the show live from Dunedin, Florida to get into early Blue Jays spring training stories. JD asks Arden about Brendon Little's impressive offseason adjustments, which bullpen arms on the roster bubble he believes in, Eloy Jiménez' chances to make the big league roster, the cautious approach with Trey Yesavage and how the Jays may deploy him, José Berríos and the meritocracy strategy for the overcrowded starting rotation. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (27:00) 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 return from the NHL's Olympic break with a 4-2 loss to the Lightning in Tampa Bay. JD Bunkis and Sam McKee break down the game and discuss why the Leafs must be sellers at the trade deadline and how the Lightning have outpaced Toronto in player development. Then, they dive deeper into the game and discuss Auston Matthews' play after being rushed back from D.C., Matthew Knies regaining some pace, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson continuing to elevate his trade value. 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.

Matt Bonner, former Raptor and current co-host of The Raptors Show, joins JD Bunkis in-studio to get into dynamics of a basketball broadcast, why the Raptors keep blowing fourth quarter leads, Gradey Dick falling out of the rotation, potential re-tooling options for the front office in the summer, and Victor Wembanyama's race to the face of the league. 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 Blue Jays signing Max Scherzer, before moving on to the Maple Leafs 4-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD and Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne discuss Keith Pelley's message to season-ticket holders, if they trust the Leafs front office to retool the roster, were the Leafs are most deficient, and if they've handled Easton Cowan 's development well. JD then touches on Cody Ponce's impressive spring training debut.  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 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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.