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Luke Gazdic was the first guest on today's show. He first, gave a shoutout to the Oilers fans and how unreal they were during this run. Touched on why the Oilers couldn't get the job done against the Panthers, shared his thoughts on Frederic getting a potential 8-year deal. We then spent some time conversating about Evander Kane and whether or not he'll be an Oiler next season and what's going on with the LTIR. We finished with his thoughts on Stuart Skinner and his future… It was time for the Play Alberta Early Bird Bet of the day. In the middle of the second hour, we hit I Got Beef for Acme Meat Market! Lots of beef today, especially from our dear YouTube Trev. To finish off hour two, Reid Wilkins joined the show to discuss Oilers, dynasties, YouTube Trev and finished with the Edmonton Elks.
Ben and Brent begin the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with full focus on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. The hosts start with their expectations for tonight and how much of a factor the referees could be, especially given how the previous game ended. Sportsnet's Mark Spector joins the show to give his perspective on the officiating throughout the playoffs, as well as the state of the Oilers mentally and physically after holding an off-day practice. Next, B&B check in with another Sportsnet personality who has his finger on the pulse in Edmonton, Luke Gazdic (22:55). The former NHLer discusses tonight's pivotal Game 4 with thoughts on Connor McDavid's legacy, the Oilers' keys to success, and the important pieces to watch for as they try to even up the series. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Luke Gazdic! Luke and the guys discuss the Oilers struggles on the road in game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, penalty troubles, the separation of the Walman/Klingberg pairing, and what needs to change if the Oilers have a chance of coming back in this series. Plus, Luke gives his thoughts on Brad Marchand and what has made him so clutch in big time games.(25:55) Later, Cam Stewart joins the show! Cam gets you ready for the 125th U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club with his picks! Cam discusses why he thinks Rory's struggles may continue, Bryson DeChambeau's odds to reclaim the U.S. Open, Justin Rose's chances after a controlling Master showing, and winning score predictions!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.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Sean Reynolds (1:30) ahead of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final to discuss the Panthers' offensive contributions throughout the lineup, the Oilers' defensive play, Marchand's impact in the locker room and on the ice and much more. Then, Luke Gazdic (25:11) joins the show in the studio with the Oilers heading to Florida for Game 3. They discuss the impact McDavid and Draisaitl have when they are on the ice together, the pressure or lack thereof that the Oilers captain is displaying, RNH's potential absence, Knoblauch's underrated performance behind the bench for Edmonton, how the Oilers neutralize Sam Bennett 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.
We got times mixed up with our dear Luke Gazdic, so to start off hour three, Lt. Eric and Jamo discussed Oilers, travel and Marco Sturm being named the Boston Bruins new head coach. We then got Fired Up from Gemco Fireplaces to recap last night's game. Our mystery guest came by in the middle of the third hour to share his experience from last night's game. He gave his thoughts on what he expects going forward from the Panthers.
Luke Gazdic was MIA this morning… so to start off hour two, the boys discussed whether or not the Oilers should change the lineup heading into game two. We then gave our Early Bird Bet of the day presented by Play Alberta right before the Sports Update presented by Park Mazda. It was then time for I Got Beef presented by Acme Meat Market. Today, Lt. Eric had beef with the coffee bandit, YouTube Trev got a parking ticket and Dusty is sick and tired of some Oilers fans… To finish off hour two, Reid Wilkins joined the show to talk all things Oilers. Wilky touched on last night's loss, looked at the positives, right after he dunked on the young and innocent YouTube Trev.
Ben and Brent continue to dive into the two main topics of the day. First up is the Maple Leafs end of season media address later today. The hosts share their expectations of what we'll hear from head coach Craig Berube and the selected players. Sportsnet's own Justin Bourne joins the conversation to look at the offseason Toronto faces and what changes to the core could come. Next up, the morning duo check in with former NHLer, now Sportsnet analyst, Luke Gazdic (26:13), to talk about the pressure that players face in Canadian markets and if its more than U.S. teams. The trio also get into the way the Leafs were eliminated and what, if anything, it tells us about their players and composition. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matty Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Luke Gazdic! Luke and the guys discuss where the turning point was for the Oilers to get turned up to full gear during the postseason, Stuart Skinner getting a shutout in his last outing, the line changes that Knoblauch made, the Maple Leafs needing more from Auston Matthews in their series against Florida, if Winnipeg is cooked after falling in game 5 to Dallas and more! (19:38) Later, Cam Stewart joins the show! Cam gets you ready for the PGA Championship with his picks! Cam discusses why Rory could go on a run now that the career grand slam is in his rear view, if Jordan Spieth can complete the grand slam, what to expect from Justin Rose after his runner up finish at the Masters, if Corey Connors can compete this week, longshot picks and more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Fox (1:41) live from the Sunshine State ahead of Game 3 between the Leafs and Panthers. They break down the Panthers' resolve and how they have dealt with adversity throughout their last couple of playoff runs, how the Leafs have changed their style on and off the ice this season, Willy's lucky suit, a Stolarz update, and more. Then, ahead of an electric series between the Jets and Stars, Luke Gazdic joins the show (27:58). They start by discussing the similarities between the Oilers and Leafs before moving on to the West, where they get into how the Jets can stop Rantanen, the Jets' depth scoring, playoff superstitions, 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.
Luke Gazdic was the first guest on today's show! He shared his thoughts on the Oilers, Golden Knights series thus far and previewed tonight's matchup. He touched on the importance of the Oilers scoring depth recently… we then transitioned to the Jets & Stars series. Luke finished with his thoughts on the Leafs and Panthers series. We then hit our Early Bird Bet Of The Day presented by Play Alberta right before a sports update from Park Mazda. In the middle of the second hour, we got into I Got Beef from Acme Meat Market. Today, everyone had beef with YTT! Reid Willkin's then joined the show to finish off hour two to discuss YouTube Trev's bathing fantasies… and some Oilers hockey.
The FAN Morning Show with Ben and Brent rolls on with more ahead of Game 6 tonight between the Maple Leafs and Senators. The hosts dive into the feeling of confidence in the Leafs' locker room, before welcoming on the logical Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne. Justin tries to balance out and quell any of the hosts' anxieties about Toronto's chances to close out on the road tonight, given how the team looked in the last game. The trio discuss what adjustments need to be made and where confidence in this team should lie. Next, another hopeful voice of reason, Sportsnet's own Luke Gazdic (25:55), gives his thoughts on how the team's history resonates with the fanbase, why this year could be different under Craig Berube, and the belief in Anthony Stolarz between the pipes.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 was the first guest on today's show. He gave his thoughts on what has changed since the last time we saw him… touched on his biggest surprises for the Oilers this series. He then touched on what the Oilers need to do tonight in order to advance and finished with his thoughts on the battle of Ontario. Then an EST first and very proud moment for the boys at Edmonton Sports Talk. After Gazdic, we gave our first Early Bird Bet presented by Play Alberta. In the middle of the second hour, it was time for I Got Beef presented by Acme Meat Market! Lots of good beef from the boys today. Reid Wilkins capped off the second hour today. He enlightened the boy's on his surgery right before he gave his thoughts on tonight's game.
Luke Gazdic was the first guest on today's show. He had some very good choice words to say about the series thus far… he broke down a few of the plays, and gave his thoughts on some certain Oilers players in the series thus far… We then hit our Coolbet Hotline of The Day, and for the third day in a row… we changed 400 After the sports update, we dove into I Got Beef from Acme Meat Market. Lots of good, relatable beef on today's show. Reid Wilkins finished off hour two with his thoughts on last night's game, what needs to change going forward, the Oilers middle 6 and the Kings dominance so far. Wilky finished with his thoughts on the Oilers goaltending and who should start for game 3…
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic and Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Luke Gazdic to talk all things round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Luke speaks on if the Leafs have what it takes make a deep run, the Oilers falling in game 1, why the Wild can upset the Golden Knights, the physicality in the Jets/ Blues series, Gabe Landeskog potentially returning and more!(28:17) Later on, Roughnecks D-man Bennett Smith joins the show! Bennett gives the latest news around the Roughnecks ahead of their playoff matchup against Halifax.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 Ennis and Brent Gunning dive into the final hour of today's show focused on the Stanley Cup playoff pairings. Luke Gazdic, former NHLer and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys to discuss the marquee matchups to watch and the carnage that could unravel following the first round. Luke also chats about the health of the Oilers, the pressure on the Maple Leafs, and who will survive the 'Battle of the Sunshine State'. To end the show, the hosts check in with Adnan Virk (22:35) of MLB Network and Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey. After reminiscing about past ‘Battles of Ontario', the three get into the Blue Jays' start to the season, the fan perception early on, and why this start instills hope that Toronto can contend for a playoff spot. 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 was the first guest on today's show. He gave us a quick update on the socks he wore last night… but then quickly transitioned to last night's Oilers game. He gave some love to his former teammate Connor McDavid and his play last night, also touched on his postgame interview. Gazdic finished with who he thinks should be the starting goalie for the Oilers come game 83. We then did an EST first. A heist into Matty's office to steal some socks… Right after, it was time for our Coolbet Hotline of The Day. Like we do every Thursday, I Got Beef presented by Acme Meat Market. We all went around the room and shared our beefs for the day. Reid Wilkins finished off hour two! He gave his thoughts on a potential EST sausage… then graded YTT's performance last night in the press box and locker room. The Oilers did come away with a win last night, Reid finished with his thoughts on last night's game.
Hour two of the big show with George Rusic and Matt Rose starts with the Calgary Flames and how unlucky they are getting with two near goals in Utah and Against Vegas. Then, Kevin Barker joins the program! Kevin gives his perspective on how surprised he is on getting this deal done for the Blue Jays, how Vladimir wanted to be in Toronto. And how the top of the lineup needs to start hitting home runs, The deferred Money was the main issue in the negotiations.(24:44) Later on, the guys are joined by NHL analyst for Sportsnet, Luke Gazdic! Luke talks about his fight with Brian McGrattan, then he dives into who he legitimately disliked in the NHL. Lastly Luke gives his thoughts on the Flames disallowed goals, and his thoughts on the game on Saturday. and how he reacted to Ovechkin's record breaking 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate.
In the second hour, Luke Gazdic jumped on the program to talk the Oilers and their push toward the playoffs. After Luke left, the fellas got ‘Fired Up' about Opening Day presented by Gemco. Right before the sports update Dusty did his ‘Hot Line Of The Day' presented by CoolBet and out of it the fellas had beef in ‘I Got Beef' for Acme Meats, this one is can't miss. And to finish the hour, Reid Wilkins of The Reid Wilkins Show joined the fellas to talk some more Beefs and of course the Oilers.
The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of 'Baby Friday' with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning dissecting last night's statement win for the Maple Leafs. The hosts enlist the help of former NHLer and Sportsnet's own Luke Gazdic to dive into what went right to grind out a win over a true Stanley Cup contender. The trio talk about Toronto finally getting some puck luck to go their way, as well as how Wednesday's performance could trigger something down the stretch and into the playoffs. Next, B&B zoom out to look at the NHL as a whole alongside ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (24:36). Wysh weighs in on future NHL “All-Star” events, the league's playoff format, possible expansion, Alex Ovechkin's chase of history, and obviously, the Leafs “lucky” win over Colorado. 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 Toronto Maple Leafs failing to mount a third period comeback against the Florida Panthers last night. He's joined by NHL Network's Bill Lindsay to flush out the topic (11:00). They discuss the playoff intensity of the matchup, how the Panthers stay disciplined without losing the edge to their game, Seth Jones stepping up in the absence of Aaron Ekblad, and Sam Bennett's importance to the Panthers' identity. Then, JD shares his thoughts on Josh Allen's new contract with the Buffalo Bills including his comments to the media about leaving money on the table. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic is brought into the conversation (51:36) to examine a quiet night for the Leafs' stars against Florida, Auston Matthews' struggles at even strength, a retrospective on Matthews' decision to play for Team USA at the 4 Nations Face-Off, and the Edmonton Oilers' concerning drop in play. JD and the producers end the show 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.
Hour two got started off with ESTY winning guest of the year, Luke Gazdic. He started off with his thoughts on the moves the Oilers made before trade deadline and gave his thoughts on the new guys. He then touched on the lineup and shared his thought's on who he'd like to see on Leon's line. This led to the fellas discussing line mates for Leon right before we dove into tonight's game day parlay, powered by Coolbet Canada. I Got Beef from Acme Meat Market got the second half of hour two started. The boy's went around the room with some really good beefs today. To finish off hour two, Reid Wilkins stopped by to share his thoughts on nuts and to shed some light on what happened 25 years ago today…
The FAN Morning Show hits the final hour for the week inching closer to today's 3:00 pm NHL trade deadline. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning re-visit the market, who is off the board and who is left for a team like the Maple Leafs to target. B&B also look at what teams are set up to be the biggest sellers today and who might be under the most pressure to add. The guys then check in with the man who will be busier than anyone else today, Sportsnet's own Elliotte Friedman. Friedge gives the latest on where a Mikko Rantanen deal stands; what is holding it up and which teams are still in contention. The trio also dive into how the day is looking for the Leafs, if Brayden Schenn is their main target and if not, who else is there for them and what Brad Treliving is willing to give up. To close out the week, the boys are joined by former NHLer, now Sportsnet analyst, Luke Gazdic in-studio (25:17)! The trio look around the NHL specifically at the Canadian teams; which playoff bound team will add and who they could target in pursuit of a Stanley Cup run. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Thursday with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continuing to look ahead to the NHL trade deadline. The hosts dig in on the Canadian teams specifically and what they can do to bolster their lineups in order to bring Lord Stanley back north of the border. Luke Gazdic, former NHLer and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on if his former team in Edmonton could be looking to upgrade between the pipes with someone like Jordan Binnington, or just ride it out with the two netminders who got them to the Final last year. The trio also look into what the league-leading Jets need in their pursuit of a Cup, along with the Maple Leafs' decisions ahead of March 7th. Later on, Adnan Virk of MLB Network, NHL Network and Amazon Monday Night Hockey, checks in on Blue Jays spring training (21:57). He chats about Bo Bichette's expectations and the possibility of the team extending their shortstop, before shifting gears to discuss if hockey is having a moment south of the border after the 4 Nations, the attempt to ban the ‘tush push' in the NFL, and of course, the approaching Oscars. 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 got the second hour started. He gave his initial thought's on the Oilers recent play as of late, what to do with Nugent-Hopkins and Viktor Arvidsson, who should start tonight's game. And he finished with his thoughts on Knoblauch's use of the word fragile, and some potential trade targets for the Oilers. In the middle of the hour it was time for 'I've Got Beef' for Acme Meat Market. Lot's beef on today's show. We finished off hour two, with 'Fired Up' from Gemco Fireplaces! Today we got fired up about the broadcasting beef down south with our old guest, Ian Rapoport!
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Elliotte Friedman live from TD Gardens ahead of the Four Nations Face-Off Final between Canada and the U.S.A. (1:20). They discuss the mood in Boston ahead of the championship game, what the lineups will look like, the relationship between Binnington and Hellebuyck, the impact the tournament has had on the growth of the sport and much more. Later, Luke Gazdic (25:50) joins the show live from the studio to tee up the game and discuss how the two sides will each bring the energy to the game, if we could see a fight early on, Makar's importance to Canada's back end, Sid's legacy, players facing the most pressure, 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 FAN Morning Show rolls on with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discussing the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament and Team Canada's performance last night. Former NHLer and current Sportsnet analyst, Luke Gazdic, stops by to chat about the variety of players that stepped up at different times for the Canadian side, Sidney Crosby's outstanding showing, and what the game plan should be for Saturday's showdown with the United States. Next, Ben and Brent head south of the border and check in with ESPN's Greg Wyshynski, who nailed his prediction for the first game of the tournament (22:35). This time, the trio focus on Team USA and dive into Auston Matthews' role as captain, the Tkachuk brothers not being on the same line, and how the team needs to come out of the gate tonight against Finland. They also get into the tournament as a whole, the fun and excitement it's brought back for puck fans, and what the announcement of the return of the World Cup of Hockey means. 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 stopped by to talk all things… you guessed it, Four Nations Face-Off. He loved every second of it and shared some really neat perspective's on the tourney as a whole. We dabbled with tonight's game. USA vs Finland, who do you got. This was brought to you by Coolbet Canada. We hit ‘I Got Beef' in the middle of the second hour, as always brought to you by the fine folks at Acme Meat Market! Today's beef was actually pretty sad… Gregor MacKellar finished off the hour to discussing why he chose Edmonton. Gregor shed some light on who he is as a person and a player.
Hour 2 of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! On this hour, George and Matt are joined by Luke Gazdic. Luke and the guys discuss all things 4 Nations ahead of the tournament kicking off tonight! Luke speaks on Canada's goaltending, injuries that have kept players out of this tournament, USA's growth as a hockey powerhouse, Canada being McDavid's team, and more!(26:50) Later on, Curtis "Superman" Dickson joins the boys to give the latest on the Calgary roughnecks. Curtis tells about his young kid being a goodluck charm for the team as of late, the Lovers and Lax game coming up on Friday, the double header this weekend and more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.
It's Barney Shynkaruk and Derek Bidwell talking lots of hockey and football on the Tuesday Edition of the All New SportsCage. They are joined by Glen Suitor in Press Coverage, Luke Gazdic on his time in the Rider Foundation's Winter Classic, Coast to Coast with Arash Madani from New Orleans, and your SJHL Report with Benny Walchuk
SportsNet's Luke Gazdic talks about his first time in Saskatchewan at the Roughriders Foundation Winter Classic
The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of “baby Friday” with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continuing the Maple Leafs discussion alongside former NHLer and Sportsnet's own, Luke Gazdic! The trio dive into this latest Leafs slide to evaluate the lack of scoring, the urgency from the group, and if this team will be happy to get out on the road in the midst of the losing. Luke also helps to tee up Saturday's showdown with Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Hockey Night in Canada, before sharing his take on Brandon Saad's potential fit for either team. Later, MLB Network's Adnan Virk hops aboard to chat about the Chiefs being viewed as the villains heading into this Super Bowl (24:43). After Adnan, a noted Eagles fan, shares his take on the championship rematch from two years ago, he turns his attention to baseball. They discuss if the Dodgers, after their ample spending the last two offseasons, are now seen as MLB's ‘evil empire' and what the bar for them this season should be. 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 was the first and final guest on today's show. He started off by sharing his experience in a band when he was younger, then touched on the Saad speculation. The Red Wings are in town tonight, he finished with his thoughts on what it was like to player for Detroits new bench boss… We then continue ‘Dusty's Undies' brought to you by Coolbet Canada as they hit last night! It was then time for the fellas and the nasties to give their beef for the week provided by Acme Meat Market. Lots of really good beefs today. We finished off the hour with, ‘Fired Up' from Gemco Fireplaces to discuss Dusty's straight last night in the EST poker tourney!
The FAN Morning with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continues into its final hour looking ahead to the Maple Leafs' clash against the New Jersey Devils and their former coach Sheldon Keefe. Could tonight's game inspire a slumping Leafs team to play better? Former NHLer and Sportsnet's own Luke Gazdic shares his thoughts on what he's seen from Toronto as of late, along with how good this team is compared to the Eastern Conference and rest of the NHL. The trio also dive into players' recent postgame comments, if more accountability has to happen on their part or if its simply a matter of the media game. Later, the hosts head to Columbus to check in with another former hockey pro, now NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (22:55). The trio dissect how certain coaches use public criticism to call out their poorly performing players, where in other markets that seems taboo. They get into the differences in coaches and captains around the league, as well as how some young stars are handled as they integrated into the pros. 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.
To kick off hour two the boys were joined by Luke Gazdic where they talked last nights game against the Wild, Conner McDavid and previewed the game vs the Avs. The fellas moved onto a discussion about the confidence level they have in this years Oilers on ‘Fired Up' presented by Napoleon. Next the Oilers big boys are the chosen ones in the boys “Hot Line of the Day' presented by CoolBet. ‘I Got Beef' presented by Acme Meat Market went fully off the rails, I'll save the surprise for you. To finish the hour Reid Wilkins jumped on the show and caught up with the team while touching on the Oilers.
Hour 2 of The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! George and Matt are joined by Ross Tucker! Ross and the guys discuss some NFL storylines ahead of Wild Card Weekend! Ross gives his take on CJ Stroud so far this season, what he expects from Packers and Eagles, what games he will be calling this weekend and more!(21:06) Later on, Brent Krahn and Luke Gazdic join the show! Luke and Krahn go down AHL memory lane as they both played together with the Dallas Stars organization. They share fun equipment stories, practice stories and more! Later, Luke gives his take on the Connor Zary injury, if he could see the Flames adding some players at the trade deadline, what he has made of the Elias Pettersson/ JT Miller drama and why this situation has gotten so out of control.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.
Luke Gazdic got things started at the top of the second hour. He shared his thoughts on Team Canada's tournament in the World Juniors thus far… The Oilers play as of late. And then finished with his thoughts on the Kings and Canucks… In the middle of the hour, Jamo touched on the Elks offseason thus far… We then dove into 'I Got Beef' presented by Acme Meat Market! Today, the fellas went around the room to discuss their most recent beefs. We finished off the second hour with 'That Hurts' presented by James H. Brown to discuss the Blue Jays...
In this Holiday Special of 32 Thoughts Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman welcome Dan Murphy, Hilary Whitebread, Sean Reynolds, Luke Gazdic, Caroline Cameron, Anna Dua, and Jon Abbott to the 32 Thoughts holiday party for a night of fun conversations. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates
The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick things off on the Maple Leafs' page ahead of tonight's matchup with the Anaheim Ducks. Luke Gazdic, former NHLer and current Sportsnet analyst, delves into the team's system under new head coach Craig Berube, where they can still improve, and just how well Toronto's goalies and blueliners have played. The morning duo then turn the conversation back to the Blue Jays and the week that was in the MLB offseason alongside former big leaguer, SN590's own Kevin Barker (26:18). The co-host of Blair & Barker weighs in on Toronto's moves this week, if it allows them to be more patient in the current market and what possible moves could be on the horizon. The trio wrap up with a discussion about what the team needs most, how they can go about getting it, and if this front office will be aggressive enough to make it happen. 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.
At the top of the second hour, Luke Gazdic joined the show. He shared his thoughts on the Oilers play as of late, what makes the Wild such a tough team to play for the Oilers, and he also shared some of his favourite sticks he collected over the years. We then spun the desk wheel presented by Coolbet Canada. Near the end of the second hour we dove into ‘I Got Beef' presented by Acme Meat Market! And we finished off the second hour with ‘That Hurts' and today what hurts was YouTube Trev's first day on the job back in 2013.
Luke Gazdic got the second hour started discussing all things Oilers and the lineups for the Four Nations Face-Off! In the middle of the hour, the boys spun the desk wheel presented by Coolbet right before we qualified another lucky listener for a chance to Fly Away To L.A. presented by The Seven Eighty! Dave Naylor was the final guest on today's show! He stopped by to talk all things NFL and CFL football! We finished off the second hour with 'I got beef' presented by Acme Meat Market, today the fellas had a lot of beef!
Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne bring in Sportsnet's hockey analyst Luke Gazdic (0:31) in-studio to chat about where Brock Boeser fits on the Vancouver Canucks roster as he returns from his injury, the Oilers' depth and blueline deficiency, the Flames' long-term focus following their unexpected success, and what it's like to be in the locker room with a midseason head coaching change. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee discuss the disclosure of injuries in the NHL compared to other leagues and hand out NHL Awards at the season's quarter mark.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 Big Show with Rusic and Rose is On Demand! On hour 3, Matt and Patrick are joined by Derek Wills. Derek and the guys discuss some of the new look lines we have seen from Flames practice over the last couple of days, the Flames possibly splitting up Backlund/ Coleman, the Flames blue line not getting enough credit for what they have been able to do this, who is considered to be the most dangerous player on the Flames, what he expects from the Rangers tonight and more!(22:46) Later on, Luke Gazdic gives his thoughts on some of the quirks of this Flames team, Dustin Wolf, how Ryan Huska is helping the young players grow, what he made of the Zach Whitecloud hit in the TOR vs VGK, how it compared to the Ryan Reaves hit, Ovi's chase for Gretzky's record and where the caps are at now that he has gotten injured and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate
The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour on Thursday with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning continuing to talk puck and the Maple Leafs. The boys look forward to their next game, a matchup with the Edmonton Oilers Saturday night on Hockey Night in Canada. To dive deeper into it, the hosting duo welcome on former NHLer, Sportsnet Hockey Central analyst, Luke Gazdic. (2:54) The trio get into the Leafs and how they've been playing as of late as well as re-imagine some of the lines and pairings of players that they all think would work well. In the back end of the hour, B&B shift gears back to baseball and bring on Sportsnet's own Jeff Blair. (26:04) The co-host of Blair & Barker gives his take on the Soto Sweepstakes this offseason and if Toronto is truly in the mix. Then, the trio get into the numerous targets & needs the Jays have in order to become competitive next season, as well as how important it is given it's Vlad Jr's last year under contract and how it could play for the organization trying to extend and sign him. (47:32) 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.
Luke Gazdic got things started at the top of the second hour. He shed some light on the Oilers most recent game against the Islander, Jeff Skinners recent struggles and finished with this thoughts on Vasily Podkolzin and Evander Kane potentially being on a line with Draisaitl when the times comes… In the middle of the hour, the boys gave their Coolbet 'Hotline of The Day' right before we qualified another lucky listener for a chance to Fly Away To L.A. presented by The Seven Eighty! And to finish off the hour, the boys discussed their most recent examples of beef for 'I Got Beef' presented by Acme Meat Market!
Luke Gazdic was the first guest on today's show. He shared his thoughts on the Oilers play as of late, touched on McDavids injury and the way the Oilers played against Columbus. Then finished with his thoughts on tonight's game in Nashville and who are the biggest over and under achievers in the NHL this season so far. In the middle of the second hour, the boys spun the desk wheel presented by Coolbet right before we qualified another lucky listener presented by The Seven Eighty. It was then time to dive into ‘I've Got Beef,' and ironically today, YouTube Trev has no beef… but a whole new freezer to stock it full of Acme Meat! To finish off the second hour, we dove into 'The Fan Zone' presented by FansFirst to discuss the Elks announcing that Chris Morris will be the Elks new president and CEO.
The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is On Demand! On hour 2, George and Matt start the hour with Jeff Blair!. Jeff and the guys react to the Mookie Betts fan interference moment, Freddie Freeman's incredible HR streak, Giancarlo Stanton's postseason run, the latest on a Vlad Guerrero Jr extension and more!(24:02) Later on, Luke Gazdic joins the show! Luke gives his reactions to McDavid going down with an injury and what it means for Edmonton, what he has made of Edmonton's offseason addition, what the Canadians will do to address their goaltending situation for the 4 nations faceoff, some coaches that could be on the hot seat currently, Kaprizov coming out as one of the games elite and more from around 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 Media Inc. or any affiliate
Ailish and Justin kick off the show with the General Manager of the red-hot Calgary Flames Craig Conroy (0:37). They discuss his team's success early on, Anthony Mantha's role with the team, how the new additions have fit in, and much more! Then, Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic joins the show (11:07) with the Oilers' uninspiring start to the season, the Leafs' play as of late following their big win over the Lightning, and a look at the Canadian teams around the league. Later, Ailish and Justin go through the 16 NHL games on the schedule and get their predictions. Finally, it's NBA opening night and Ailish and Justin go through the biggest storylines that will define the season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Justin Bourne and guest host Gord Stellick welcome in Sportsnet analyst Luke Gazdic (2:45) to discuss the Edmonton Oilers' slow start to the season, Leon Draisaitl's benching, why he's not worried about their defensive core, Elias Pettersson's scoring woes, how Calgary Flames' head coach Ryan Huska has connected with his young players and goaltending struggles in Colorado. Then, Justin, Gord and Sam McKee field listener's questions on the text line including the best nicknames in hockey. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of Wednesday with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking at the Maple Leafs who are in action tonight. They dive into the goaltending situation, as well as the players like Matthew Knies who have thrived in Craig Berube's system and others who they hope to see get on the scoresheet (looking at you, Auston). Luke Gazdic, former NHLer and Sportsnet analyst, shares why Edmonton's slow start could be a hangover effect after the team's Stanley Cup run, along with the impact of Toronto's re-vamped blue line featuring Chris Tanev. Later, we turn our attention back to baseball's postseason with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (26:55). The three get into who holds the upper hand in both the American and National League, what adjustments Dave Roberts and the Dodgers maybe need to make, and what matchup would be most ideal for the World Series. Today's show ends with Ben and Brent looking at the upcoming hockey schedule and giving you a game to watch with your buds! 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 kicks off the show with former Edmonton Oiler and current Sportsnet analyst, Luke Gazdic, as they discuss the Oilers advancing to the Stanley Cup Finals, Kris Knoblauch's calculated tactics, how the ice time has been split, the best game of Stuart Skinner's career, the Star's performance in the playoffs and what's next for the team following their conference finals loss. Then, Florida Panthers General Manager Bill Zito stops by to discuss the moves he made to build the Panthers into contenders, the roster's similarities to the 2011 Cup-winning Bruins squad, and much more (30:30). Later on, Vince Mercogliano of USA Today joins the program to chat about his time covering Kris Knoblauch in Hartford, what Igor Shesterkin's next contract will look like, Kaapo Kakko and Jacob Trouba's future in New York, and what's ahead for the Rangers this summer (49:47). 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.