Podcasts about leafs lightning

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Lightning Colour Analyst Brian Engblom (0:59) to the show ahead of tonight's Leafs/Lightning contest. They discuss who would be the best matchup for Tampa in the first round, how Tampa has flown under the radar this season and more. Then, they discuss the Jays' official announcement that they have signed Vladdy to a 14-year extension and continue to tee up the Masters. 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 close out Monday morning looking back on what happened with Rōki Sasaki this weekend alongside Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson Smith. They discuss just how big of a miss this was from the front office, why the Blue Jays picked up Myles Straw from the Guardians, and how the Blue Jays can pivot this offseason. Is the outrage justified? Does it mean anything that Bo Bichette was at the meeting to pitch Sasaki? Is there any chance Max Scherzer ends up a Blue Jay? Later, Jody Shelley, former NHLer turned analyst, helps set the stage for tonight's Leafs-Lightning clash (26:18). The trio dive into how William Nylander fits in Toronto's lineup, Ryan Reaves' surprising lack of fights this season, and who the top heavyweight currently is in 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 and Elliotte look back on fight night at Madison Square Garden, why no one should be surprised at what happened and if this brouhaha rekindles the rivalry between the Rangers and Devils. Next, they chat about John Tortorella's post-practice comments from the previous day, if Sidney Crosby has inserted himself in the MVP race and their takeaways last night's Leafs-Lightning matchup. 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 FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning share more Maple Leafs thoughts after snapping their four-game losing streak; notably this call-up being a pivotal point in Nick Robertson's Leaf tenure and Ryan Reaves seeing his ice-time cut down to under five minutes. Later they turn their attention to the Oilers who are now 2-8-1 after another sub-par showing against the Canucks. 2020 Stanley Cup Champion and current Lightning TV analyst Braydon Coburn discusses if the Leafs have Tampa's number after recent games, teams having a physical response and sticking up for each other, and the early part of an NHL season being about finding your identity as a team. (25:34)The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 as we wrap up a Mail it in Friday on OverDrive brought to you by Boston Pizza with Bryan Hayes, Jamie McLennan & Frank Corrado as we're joined by TSN NFL Analyst Luke Willson following the 1st Round of the NFL Draft. Long-time MLB Second Basemen Bret Boone stops by ahead of the Jays-Mariners series and we tee up Game 6 Leafs-Lightning one final time!

How about the competition in the NHL's first-round!? At the time of recording, only one team has been eliminated, the Winnipeg Jets. That leaves PLENTY to cover on the pod! Ray is soaking up the Big Apple as he continues to cover the Rangers/Devils series for ESPN, and Dregs tees up EPISODE 60 of the pod from home! In Headlines, the guys talk a Maple Leafs Game 5 loss that has a familiar feeling for Leaf fans. Ray asks why Toronto struggles to have quality starts, and the guys discuss the Michael Bunting and Justin Holl lineup decisions ahead of Game 6 vs. the resilient Lightning. Jets Head Coach Rick Bowness was in a MOOD after Winnipeg dropped a deciding Game-5 against the Golden Knights. What appeared to be months of frustration came to the surface, and Ray thinks the presser will prove pivotal to the Winnipeg's off-season changes; which of course includes Dubois to Montreal speculation.  After outscoring the Devils 10-2 in Game 1 & 2 wins, the Rangers have dropped 3-straight while being outplayed by a SURGING New Jersey squad. The guys talk New York's inability to solve Akira Schmid, a SIZEABLE advantage for the Devils defence, and the potential for the Devils to takedown a talent-filled Rangers roster.  Plus, Freddy Anderson's return to a low-scoring Canes vs. Isles battle, and if the Florida Panthers have opened the door enough for a chance to upset the Bruins.  Just when Kris Abbott decided to hedge his Lightning bet, the Bolts bounce-back, amidst an odds roller-coaster in Leafs/Lightning. Kris discusses the pivotal Game 5, an NJD/NYR series-shift and the implications for bettors, and the litany of NFL Draft bets available.  Keep those #AskRayandDregsAnything Q's coming! The guys answer your Q's on the mindset of a player being ‘benched', how many NHL goals Ray would give up to have won a cup, and which series appeals most to new-fans of the game. Ray talks hitting an 80 on his off-day, and brings the chirps as a golf-buddy chimes in with a question.  Follow us here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/rayanddregs IG: https://www.instagram.com/rayanddregs/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rayanddregs YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRayDregsPodcast Website: https://www.rayanddregs.com Season 4 Episode 60 is presented by our title sponsor Canadian Club Whisky, who are asking, "Are You Over Beer?", "The Game Starts Now" with Betano.ca - now available in Ontario, and by DUER: Use code 'RNDPANTS' to save 15% off pants at DUER.ca. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HERE WE GO AGAIN! What happened last night, Leafs fans?! Who's to blame? JD Bunkis isn't sure. Two-time Stanley Cup champ and inventor of the KLEVR app Kris Versteeg, who was in attendance at Scotiabank Arena last night, demands some air time from the host to give get some things off his chest, specifically telling Leafs fans they need to STAND UP to support the team right now (hint: he does think Toronto wins in Game 6). Then, another Stanley Cup champion, Brian Boyle, jumps aboard to give his thoughts on the Leafs-Lightning series, the key players on both sides of the ice, and the feeling is heading back to Tampa (11:23). JD offers some quick NFL Draft thoughts, before giving his best bets for the weekend, sponsored by Betano (44:05). He's had a good week with his picks, so be sure to check it 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.

Ahead of Thursday night's Maple Leafs- Lightning matchup, Ian checks on how Sean is feeling about the team, about watch parties, and the pair make some predictions. Then, the Kraken may be the feel good story of the playoffs so far as they push the Avalanche to the brink of elimination, and Sergei Bobrovsky looks like his old self again in the Panthers' win over the Bruins Wednesday night to stave off their elimination. Then, in "Granger Things", Jesse Granger discusses Golden Knights- Jets, and how the odds stack up for matchups currently at 3-2. Then to wrap up, lots of Swiss Chalet feelings in the mailbag and a look back with "This Week in Hockey History".  Have a question for Ian and Sean? Email theathletichockeyshow@gmail.com or leave a VM: 845-445-8459! Subscribe to The Athletic Hockey Show on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@theathletichockeyshow Get a 1-year subscription to The Athletic for just $1 a month when you visit http://theathletic.com/hockeyshow Start making your financial dreams a reality with Chime. Get started at http://chime.com/nhlshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad May joins Bik Nizzar for his weekly hit with The People's Show. The guys dive into the Leafs/Lightning series and talk about the Kraken being on the brink of upsetting the defending Cup champions. This podcast is produced by Dominic Sramaty. 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.

Ben and Blake start with former Leafs defenceman and Stanley Cup winner Hal Gill, who discusses closeout games in a series, the types of players it takes to win in the playoffs and some awesome stories about coaches he's played for and things said to players before the biggest games. He also breaks down the Leafs/Lightning series, the wear and tear and nerves ahead of Game 5. Finally, Caleb Joseph gives his take on how the pitch clock has helped José Berríos, how it has saved Yusei Kikuchi and helped him establish a new quick pace and motion (32:13).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.

It's Rock 'Em Sock 'Em April over on the PON Patreon! We are watching old Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Hockey compilations each week this month. Come join us on this journey as we watch these strange and confusing highlight videos through 2023 eyes. ($5 per month) Support us on Patreon! The first week of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs have been incredible and it's hard to pick a favourite series so far. Arash and Ryan chat this week about the Leafs/Lightning series that has more than delivered. The score was 4-1 Tampa Bay when they started recording... They chat about all eight first round series, look at some questionable and dangerous hits that are becoming a trend, play a spirited segment of Sauce It or Toss It and answer some great listener questions. Support the show on Patreon! Pledge a coupla bucks ($5+) for access to our bonus content including video podcasts, our Seattle Mariners vlog, access to the PON Discord and our weekly 5 Minutes For Paying segment.On this week's segment: Ryan and Arash continue to talk about the Maple Leafs' game 4 overtime victory and Ryan braces himself for being in Toronto for game 5. Looking for our social media? Here's our link tree

Even more great series with the Leafs tying up the series with a overtime winner

We breakdown the first 3 games of the Leafs/Lightning series, discuss WAGS, and the officials all sucking. Also women's hockey updates.

Jeff and Elliotte kick of Friday's show chatting about why the Stanley Cup is still so eye-catching for fans. Next, the guys weigh in on the Bruins' line shuffle and if it's time to start worrying about them, before looking at how the first two games of the Leafs-Lightning series have played out (17:00). In closing, Jeff and Elliotte chat about Mark Stone's great performance, Joel Eriksson-Ek's potential return from injury for Minnesota, and the impact of the Islanders' physicality against the Hurricanes (24:40). 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 Keith Jones, voice of the Philadelphia Flyers, who talks about when he almost got choked out by Scott Stevens, how concerning the Bruins' play has been through the first two games of their series with the Panthers, and how the Rangers have turned their series on it's head. Detroit Red Wings Head Coach Derek Lalonde chats about the back and forth nature of the Leafs-Lightning series, the maturity of Toronto, and the phenomenon of "the fear of winning" (17:32). Producer Matt wraps things up taking about the surprise in the Rangers-Devils series, the increased toughness around the playoffs, and who New Jersey might move off this offseason (46:51). 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.

Was the Leafs Lightning game officated poorly?

Ben and Blake kick off the second hour with Craig Simpson who called Game 1 with the Leafs/Lightning. He looks back at last night, how the Leafs can respond to the tough loss, memories from his playing days, how the playoffs are so different now and how players manage it. Later, the mystery behind the Hedman injury and the potential opening for Toronto. Then, Ben and Blake break the news that Michael Bunting has been suspended for 3 games and we get some instant analysis from former NHL Official Kerry Fraser (27:46). He gives his take on the hit and how many games Bunting should have gotten. Later, officiating in the playoffs vs the regular season and how Round 1 is by far the toughest to call with instant hatred between 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.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning take the ice for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti are joined by Adam Denker from Locked on Lightning for a special crossover episode to preview the series from both sides. They look at the biggest storylines for both teams heading into the game and what fans should watch for. There won't be a shortage of talent on either side of this series as both shows provide their players to watch for in the series. To end the show, they look at the burning questions, x-factors, key stats and give their final predictions. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Athletic Greens To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORK FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning take the ice for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti are joined by Adam Denker from Locked on Lightning for a special crossover episode to preview the series from both sides. They look at the biggest storylines for both teams heading into the game and what fans should watch for. There won't be a shortage of talent on either side of this series as both shows provide their players to watch for in the series. To end the show, they look at the burning questions, x-factors, key stats and give their final predictions.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Athletic GreensTo make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/NHLNETWORKFanDuelMake Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JD Bunkis is amped for the start of the Maple Leafs' playoff run! He shares why this year has a different feel compared to last year's series against the Lightning, and looks at the stakes surrounding the core four heading into another postseason (00:01). Next up, Justin Bourne of Real Kyper and Bourne joins JD to preview the series and discuss the level of confidence in Leafland, the biggest matchups to keep an eye on, and more! (16:45) JD closes out the day with his best bets, presented by Betano, before a podcast-only version of ‘What we Missed'! (50:01) 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 and Keith break down the matchups, stakes for each team, potential X-Factors for the Leafs, and more on LTL's playoff preview show.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Lightning TV analyst and Hockey Hall of Famer Dave Andreychuk gets us set for this year's battle between Toronto and Tampa Bay, and highlights the Bolts' struggles coming into the playoffs, Andrei Vasilevskiy and Victor Hedman's recent form, and how the Leafs stack up over seven games. Later on, it's time for the Wake and Rake (27:43)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight's best bets and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line. 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.

It's the most wonderful time of the year hockey fans!!! Welcome back to another show! * The Stage is SET * 5-Minute MAJOR Problem * CBJ didn't tank right... * What Non-Playoff Teams should BLOW IT UP * Who's winning & in how many games? * TOR-TBL Series Preview * Much, much more @BeerlyHockey @BeerlySports

After some technical difficulties, the boys are back and better than ever!This week, they (quickly) break down the last four games of the regular season (4-0-0), compare the Leafs power play to the Kevin Durant Suns (?) then (over) analyze the Leafs-Lightning first round series.All that AND MORE! 

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee open with last night's Leafs' win over the Rangers in their final game of the season, William Nylander getting to 40 goals, Mitch Marner missing out on 100 points and if Matthew Knies proved enough in his limited action to warrant some time in the playoffs. They are joined by David Amber (22:52) who discusses the mental aspect of the Leafs/Lightning series, the impact of Ryan O'Reilly's experience, and the possible consequences if the Leafs can't get it done in round one. Then, Doug MacLean - on for his Off-the-Rails Firday visit (40:12) - shares his thoughts on the Leafs' bottom six finally ready for a run, why Knies shouldn't be rushed into the lineup, why it's now or never for this core and some playoff matchups he's keying in on. Finally, Oilers Now's Bob Stauffer gives an outlook for Edmonton's first round matchup against the Los Angeles Kings, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' career season, the irreplaceable impact of Mattias Ekholm (1:04:07).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.

Longtime NHLer and NHL on TNT Analyst Eddie Olczyk joined the OverDrive crew earlier today and got into a number of things including the best chance the Lightning have of beating the Leafs again, whether McDavid has a run to the Cup in him this season & of course... the ponies!

On today's episode of the Locked on Leafs post, Mike DiStefano recaps the Mape Leafs win vs. the Panthers and grades Matthew Knies' NHL debut. Then Mike attacked the goalie drama that ensued Tuesday morning ahead of the Maple Leafs / Lightning game.Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

On today's episode of the Locked on Leafs post, Mike DiStefano recaps the Mape Leafs win vs. the Panthers and grades Matthew Knies' NHL debut. Then Mike attacked the goalie drama that ensued Tuesday morning ahead of the Maple Leafs / Lightning game. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…

JD Bunkis kicks off today's pod by reminiscing about his past experiences at Blue Jays home openers and shares why it's so difficult for him to miss this year's festivities (00:01). Two-time Stanley Cup champion and the host of The Walls Within podcast, Curtis McElhinney looks back on his time playing for both Tampa Bay and Toronto and shares where the organizations vary, what it was like to backup Andrei Vasilevskiy, and how he feels about Ilya Samsonov long term (08:34). Later on, JD shares his thoughts on Matthew Knies' Maple Leafs debut and breaks down what impressed him during his first NHL game (40:23). The boys close with the day with best bets, presented by Betano, before wrapping up with a podcast-only version of ‘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.

The boys are once again joined by Washington Capitals senior writer Mike Vogel! Mike joins the show to share his thoughts on the Washington Capitals season, as well as what playoff matchups he is looking forward to. The boys also take a look at the Leafs/Lightning first round matchup, the QMJHL fighting ban, the Brooks Koepka/Aaron Ekblad Incident, and plenty more! Like, comment & subscribe!! SHOP Empty Betters Merchandise:  https://www.wilsonsprintshop.com/empty_betters_official_merchand/shop/home  Kane Footwear: https://bit.ly/3xkOS8c  Brackish Life: https://brackish.life/  Check us out on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/15W69vvlYJfFqjeIoGgDj9?si=rw8lVl63QJObfhgPHU-cMQ&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/empty-betters/id1478649041 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emptybetters/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/emptybetters Website & Merch: www.emptybetters.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOKCts4xSGRon6AG5FCTkPw  TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTRQFBp31 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/empty-betters/support

"Horse heist." Round 2 of the 'Loffs continues, and Eva, Kelly, and Rave's loyalties, preferences, and prejudices are evolving accordingly. Brad Marchand? Good! (For now.) Leafs? Upsetting! (For now.) Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan's true love? We're invested! (For now.) Also: Sorry to friend of the pod PJ on the death of your Wild. You were right to be wary. This episode was recorded on May 17, 2022. Support us on Patreon @ patreon.com/youcantdothat and check out our merch @ shop.spreadshirt.com/you-cant-do-that. Timecodes: (03:52) Funsolved Mysteries | (11:20) Caps-Panthers | (30:31) Canes-Bruins | (33:17) Wild-Blues | (36:03) Leafs-Lightning | (45:04) Pens-Rangers | (53:28) Kings-Oilers | (54:21) Flames-Stars | (01:02:15) Elsewhere in the NHL

""He's putting his whole salad into this." Can wit and charm make compelling some now-outdated playoffs observations from Kelly, Rave, and Eva? Tune in to find out, or at least to be reminded of the mood before Sid got injured, the Bruins got even, and the Wild got got. Plus: Eurovision! This episode was recorded on May 11, 2022. Support us on Patreon @ patreon.com/youcantdothat and check out our merch @ shop.spreadshirt.com/you-cant-do-that. Timecodes: (02:53) Eurovision! | (12:40) Caps-Panthers | (36:53) Avs-Preds | (38:42) Pens-Rangers | (44:47) Leafs-Lightning | (52:47) Canes-Bruins | (58:00) Flames-Stars | (1:02:11) Kings-Oilers | (1:11:18) Elsewhere in the NHL

Hour 2 as we continue a Thursday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the guys are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Mike Johnson to preview Leafs-Lightning, chat about the Hart Trophy Finalists & the Oilers facing elimination tonight. As well we get into "sports take pills" & the confidence from Shane Wright saying he deserves to go first overall to the Canadiens.

Former Maple Leafs forward Steve Thomas joins the show to discuss Toronto's depth contributions against Tampa, John Tavares getting off the schneid in Game 5, Jason Spezza's leadership, and why Game 6 might be the Leafs' best opportunity to close out this series. Later, JD, Blake and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight's Leafs-Lightning game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:44). 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.

Real Kyper and Bourne are joined by Dave Jackson, former NHL official and current ESPN rules analyst (00:04)! They fellas ask Dave his thoughts on the onslaught of penalties so far in the Leafs-Lightning series, if there's been a focus this postseason to "call the standard", how playoff pressure impacts officials, and some officiating flashpoints around the league. To wrap up today, Nick, Justin and Producer Sammy chat about the Leafs' powerplay effort in last night's win, the potential aftermath of Darnell Nurse's headbutt on Phillip Danault, and debate if the Oilers' should consider starting Mikko Koskinen over Mike Smith (14:23). 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.

Joe Bowen and Jim Ralph bring you the call as the Maple Leafs visit the Lightning in Tampa

TSN Hockey Host James Duthie joined OverDrive earlier today and got into a number of things including his own experience collapsing on the golf course, the Leafs Game 3 versus Tampa Bay & whether the Penguins can take down the Rangers without their best goaltenders.

Dr. Jay Calvert chats with hockey journalist & author Scott Morrison about his brand new book "1972: The Series That Changed Hockey Forever" - all about the 1972 Canada-Soviet Union Summit Series! Dr. Calvert & Scott deep dive into the perhaps the greatest series in the history of hockey, and lasting effect it's had on the game we love. The guys also discuss the hot start to this year's playoffs, the playoff format debate, & his thoughts on the Leafs-Lightning series. Follow him on Twitter @SMorrisonMedia. Scott Morrison has provided cogent and colourful hockey analysis since his start in 1979, covering the Maple Leafs and NHL for the Toronto Sun. Having reported and provided analysis for Sportsnet, Hockey Night in Canada, and CBC Television and Radio, while making regular appearances across the sports-radio dial, he brings a trusted and measured voice to the hockey-media landscape, twice serving as president of the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. He has written numerous books, including 100 Years, 100 Moments: A Centennial of NHL Hockey, and Catch 22: My Battles, in Hockey and Life with Rick Vaive. In 2006, he received the Hockey Hall of Fame's Elmer Ferguson Memorial Award.

Sportsnet's Luke Fox joins the show to discuss Michael Bunting's status for Game 2, if he should immediately rejoin the Leafs' top line, Jason Spezza likely being a healthy scratch for a second straight game, and the Lightning's power play issues in Game 1. Later, JD, Blake and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight's Leafs-Lightning tilt and the Blue Jays' series finale against the Yankees. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:17). 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, Blake and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays' 9-1 loss to the Yankees, Alek Manoah delivering another solid outing, the Jays' mounting offensive woes, Bo Bichette's recent defensive struggles at shortstop, and the missed calls from the umpiring crew during last night's seventh inning. Then, the team chats about which storylines they're most curious about heading into tonight's Game 2 between the Leafs and Lightning, including Michael Bunting's potential return, Jason Spezza's lineup status, and Tampa's response to their blowout loss in Game 1 (25:26). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:09)!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.

Another edition of Confirm or Deny brought to you by Don Valley North Lexus as the guys get into Leafs-Lightning, the New York MLB playoff picture & much more!

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne & Producer Sammy start off today by sharing their early expectations for tonight's matchup, before hearing from Sheldon Keefe's first Kyper's Clipper on this series being "borderline violent" and Jon Cooper's response. They then discuss Tampa Bay's advantage on the fourth line, the multitude of playoff scripts that could play out, why the first 10 minutes tonight are crucial and potential villains for the Leafs this series (14:41). Afterwards, former Leafs' head coach Randy Carlyle weighs in on the playoff experience in Toronto, the "white noise" discourse surrounding the team and what differentiates this team from year's prior (42:17). To wrap up, the fellas share their predictions for the series (01:05:50). Watch on YouTube! 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 as we continue a Monday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the guys are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to preview the Leafs-Lightning matchup & get into Mark Scheifele's comments about the Jets future. As well we discuss the incredible month of April had by Kevin Gausman & get into Nick Nurse's end of season press conference earlier today.

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to finally get over the hump of winning in the playoffs as they get set to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti preview the series looking at whether the Leafs are capable of beating the reigning Stanley Cup champions. They go through the strength and weaknesses for both teams and determine who and what will be the X-factors in the series.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to finally get over the hump of winning in the playoffs as they get set to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti preview the series looking at whether the Leafs are capable of beating the reigning Stanley Cup champions. They go through the strength and weaknesses for both teams and determine who and what will be the X-factors in the series. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Steve Dangle, co-host of The Steve Dangle Podcast, joins the show to discuss his level of optimism heading into the playoffs, Jack Campbell's strong form since returning from injury, Mitch Marner's evolution as a goal scorer, and the pressure facing Marner and Auston Matthews this post-season. Later, JD, Blake and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight's Leafs-Lightning game and Blue Jays-Yankees series opener. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:44). 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.

TSN Hockey Analyst Ray Ferraro joined OverDrive earlier today ahead of the Leafs matchup versus the Lightning tonight. He touched on that, the injury issues for Jake Muzzin, Matthews being out for his third straight, his Red Sox, the Masters and more!

Michael Grange joins the show to discuss Pascal Siakam's struggles in the second half of Game 3, his lack of assertiveness down the stretch, Fred VanVleet's struggles in the series, whether Scottie Barnes should suit up in Game 4 and his long-term development curve, and OG Anunoby's strong contributions throughout the series (0:32). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for today's matinee affair between the Blue Jays and Red Sox as well as the Leafs-Lightning game. They also assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:29).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 1 as we kick off the week on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the guys get into Kyle Lowry's return to Toronto, Leafs-Lightning & this week's Masters Tournament. Toronto Raptors Guard Fred VanVleet stopped by to chat about the emotions of last night, his All-Star season & how his defensive game has improved.

Hour 2 as we continue a Monday on OverDrive with Bryan Hayes, Jeff O'Neill & Jamie McLennan as the guys are joined by TSN Hockey Analyst Dave Poulin to chat about Leafs-Lightning tonight & the Trevor Zegras comments over the weekend. As well we continue to preview this week's Masters tournament & some of the monsters O played with in his career!