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Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by the PxP voice of the Flames on Sportsnet 960, Derek Wills! Derek gives us an inside look in the  teams eastern road trip. Then he tells us why he believes that Matvei Gridin has superstar potential.   (31:14) Later on, we give away our grand prize for the week long mountain bike giveaway!   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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

Sportsnet reporter Hazel Mae (0:47) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to help set the stage for Canada vs. USA, Canada's first-ever game in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Later, Elliotte Friedman stops by (12:21) to pay off his bet for losing in the In-Season Cup, as well as serving the cast of the FAN Pregame a steak dinner! Friedge sticks around for the Friday Free-For-All, and he shares some thoughts on the Raptors, the World Baseball Classic, whether Ailish should pursue a return to pro hockey, his Vikings signing Kyler Murray, 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.

Jeff Blair rides solo on today's show as Kevin Barker travels to Dunedin to take in some Blue Jays spring training action. We hear the latest updates from John Schneider including José Berríos' doctor's visit, before Chris Leroux (06:22), former MLB pitcher and Sportsnet analyst, joins the conversation. They chat about who's in line to start in Toronto's rotation, before setting the stage for Canada's matchup against Team USA in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal. After the break, ESPN's Jeff Passan (27:04) shares his thoughts on tonight's Canada-USA clash, Mark DeRosa's blunder, and the top contenders to win the tournament. They wrap up the week by detailing Jeff's latest ultimate season preview and getting his view on the 2026 Blue Jays. 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.

This next guest is a writer based in Toronto and he covers Canadian basketball and the intersection of sports and politics for publications including The Guardian, Toronto Star, Vice, Slam, Complext, Sportsnet and Yahoo!. He has his debut book called The Golden Generation: How Canada Became A Basketball Powerhouse! Let's welcome Oren Wiesfeld!The Golden Generation: How Canada Became A Basketball PowerhouseAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Generation-Canada-Basketball-Powerhouse-ebook/dp/B0CW1DZV58Crazy Train RadioFacebook:  facebook.com/realctradioInstagram: @crazytrainradioX/Twitter: @realctradioBlueSky:  @crazytrainradio.bsky.socialWebsite:  crazytrainradio.usYouTube: youtube.com/crazytrainradio

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week by recapping the Maple Leafs' victory over the Anaheim Ducks. They look into the fallout from the game including Auston Matthews' injury and the team's lack of response, along with the post-game comments from team leaders and ongoing questions about the group's toughness, cohesion, and mentality. They also discuss Radko Gudas' role in the incident, whether he could face supplemental discipline, and how the Leafs might respond in their next meeting with Anaheim. After the break, the guys preview the Raptors taking on the Suns, what's at stake for Toronto, and the disappointment over the team's lack of response to Jamal Shead on Wednesday, before wrapping up the hour with a first-round recap of The Players Championship. 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.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi begin the second hour by previewing Canada's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against the United States. They break down how the Canadian roster matches up, what a successful start from Michael Soroka would look like, and James Paxton's impressive return from retirement. The guys also examine which Canadian hitters need to step up, what's at stake for the Americans, and the controversy around Team USA wearing Olympic hockey jerseys for the game and how Canada should respond. After the break, Sportsnet.ca Raptors reporter Michael Grange (29:07) joins the show to discuss the Jamal Shead incident and whether it reflects a lack of leadership or edge within the team. They explore whether the Raptors need a more aggressive presence to take the next step, if their fourth-quarter struggles stem from leadership issues or poor shooting, Immanuel Quickley's season and the expectations tied to his contract, and whether NBA fans are becoming desensitized to greatness given Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performances. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by a Sr. Columnist for Sportsnet.ca and Calgary Flames Analyst, Eric Francis! Franchise gives us the inside scoop from the Flames road trip. First, e gives us his take on the teams MVP this year. Then, he tells us the Flames approach to signing College player's as the NCAA season comes to an end.   (24:11) Later on, the guys go around the room and give their MVP for the Flames this season. Then they debate and give their case for each player.   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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

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.

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.

Louie DeBrusk joins the show to talk the Oilers with Bob. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's episode with thoughts on Team Canada's historic win over Cuba to qualify for the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. They touch on the complicating factors of José Berríos' injury, before digging in on the players that contributed to Canada's success. Kevin Gausman (06:58), Toronto Blue Jays pitcher, joins the boys live from Dunedin to discuss the team's revamped rotation, building off last year's World Series run, and his process of getting ready for the season. KG also chats about being a baseball dad, his first impressions of Dylan Cease, the potential of starting on Opening Day, and much more! Later, we hear John Schneider's comments on Berríos' status, before the boys open up the "Back Leg Line" to respond to your questions and comments (26:48). 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.

How does this pitching puzzle fit together? Sportsnet's David Singh joins Ben to talk about Trey Yesavage (07:59), covering spring training  (23:59) and WBC handshake etiquette (29:34). This podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Ben Nicholson-Smith. Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.ca The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday's show by discussing Canada's historic win over Cuba to advance the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. They highlight the strong performances from Cal Quantrill, Owen Caissie, and James Paxton, while looking ahead to Canada's chances against the United States and the tournament favourites. After the break, they break down the Raptors' disappointing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the shift in the team's recent vibes, and the lack of response after Jamal Shead was hit late in the game. They close by reacting to Gary Bettman's comments on NHL parity, debating whether parity should be the league's goal, the value of dynasties, and how factors like taxes and weather affect competitive balance. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming MLB Network insider Jon Morosi to the show. They discuss the strong play of Team Italy and the impact the tournament is having on the global growth of baseball, before the conversation shifts to Canada reaching the quarterfinals. The boys take a look ahead to their matchup with the United States, discuss the potential significance of a Canadian victory, and examine the pressure on Team USA manager Mark DeRosa. After the break, Sportsnet's Adam Stanley (25:34) stops by to preview The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass. He shares his expectations for Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka in his return to the PGA Tour, what the tour might look like under new commissioner Brian Rolapp, and potential improvements to the PGA playoff format. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Nick Kypreos and Justin Bourne are joined by Sportsnet host David Amber (0:52) to chat about the state of the Eastern Conference, the promising young core with the Montreal Canadiens, if he was surprised by the quiet trade deadline for Montreal, Nathan MacKinnon's collision with Connor Ingram, questions around Alexander Ovechkin's future, and which direction should the Maple Leafs and Canucks take as they both near the bottom of the standings. Then, Nick, Justin and Sam McKee dive deeper into MacKinnon hitting the Oilers' goalie, the connection between Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl on offence, and the chance we see Canadian NHL teams losing superstars.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's John Bartlett (1:13) ahead of the Habs' matchup against the Senators. They discuss the Habs' push for the playoffs, their lack of trade deadline moves, the team's goaltending, Jacob Fowler getting the call-up tonight, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the latest from the World Baseball Classic and the ethics behind Bam Adebayo's historic night before welcoming Brandon Wile to the show (26:04). They break down Canada's big win over Cuba as they now head to Houston to compete in the WBC Quarterfinals, the antics throughout the tournament so far, Team USA not knowing the standings, the tie-breaking rules at the tournament, 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.

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 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's show with thoughts on Team USA's loss to Italy in the World Baseball Classic, opening the possibility of USA not qualifying for the quarterfinals. Jon Morosi (07:17), MLB Network insider, joins the boys to reflect on Manager Mark DeRosa's confusion about his team's clinching scenario, how the Italians were able to complete the upset, and Canada's outlook heading into this afternoon's must-win against Cuba. Joe Siddall (30:00), former MLB catcher and Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, checks in to discuss Canada's opportunity to advance, before checking in the standout performers from Blue Jays spring training. They touch on Toronto's stretch of four-consecutive shutout wins, Brandon Valenzuela's upside behind the plate, the battle for the final rotation spots, Addison Barger's strong spring, and what Dylan Cease needs to get to the next level. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour with Sportsnet's MLB reporter Shi Davidi, live from San Juan, Puerto Rico. They discuss Canada's win last night: does it align with the usual tournament pattern of unexpected victories and expected losses? As Canada faces Cuba today, what does success look like? They also evaluate Owen Caissie's performance and the effectiveness of 'Big Doctor' in yesterday's game. Shi shares his thoughts on Team Canada's pitching rotation and the tournament format. The conversation shifts to the Raptors, analyzing their struggles against top teams and what needs to change. Can Scottie Barnes become an MVP candidate? With two All-Stars, why do they still seem far from contention? What's the best path forward for the team? (27:22) 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by discussing reports about Brad Treliving's future in Toronto. They debate how much responsibility he bears for the team's recent struggles and whether he deserves another chance to build the roster. They also consider Craig Berube's future with the team, the performance of the current roster during an eight-game losing streak, and which players might deserve sympathy. The conversation then shifts to the Raptors' poor fourth-quarter performance against the Houston Rockets and concerns about whether the team has reached its ceiling. The guys also touch on Bam Adebayo's 83-point game against the Wizards and how it compares to Kobe Bryant's famous 81-point performance. After the break, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (30:25) joins from Montreal to share his thoughts on the Leafs' recent play since the Olympics, the reports about Treliving potentially getting another opportunity to reshape the roster, Craig Berube's changing demeanor during the season, and how the rest of the season may unfold. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning breaking down the Maple Leafs' eighth straight loss. They look into the team's effort against the Montreal Canadiens, their history of slow starts, the draft implications of their recent play, and Bo Groulx's debut. They also talk about Jake McCabe standing up for Easton Cowan and what it might signal about the team's toughness moving forward. The conversation shifts to William Nylander's pregame comments and what they say about his mindset this season. The guys then move to the World Baseball Classic, highlighting Canada's win over Puerto Rico, Owen Caissie's hot hitting, and Canada's matchup today with Cuba. They also discuss Team USA's loss to Italy and the potential impact if the Americans were eliminated, including Mark DeRosa's confusion over tournament rules. Ben and Brent wrap up the show with a golf update, touching on Brooks Koepka's social habits and how they might affect his game. 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.

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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open the show setting up this afternoon's Blue Jays game against the Atlanta Braves with José Berríos taking the mound. They sort through the lineups for today's game and detail how the bullpen is shaping up, before moving on to discuss tonight's World Baseball Classic matchup between Canada and Puerto Rico with Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (12:21). They dive into the strengths and weaknesses of Team Canada's squad and outline their path to the quarterfinals. David Samson (28:22), former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, chats about the business side of the WBC, the best stories from the tournament so far, Randy Arozarena and Cal Raleigh's moment at home plate, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

The World Baseball Classic is here and Sportsnet's Shi Davidi has been providing coverage live from Puerto Rico. He checks in on Inside Sports with thoughts on Canada's first two games, Josh Naylor's leadership, the top competition in the field and much more. Find Shi's work at Sportsnet.ca and follow him on X (@ShiDavidi). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with alongside Charles Davis, CBS NFL analyst and friend of the show! He shares his early impressions from NFL free agency, including the quarterback market featuring Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa, Malik Willis' new contract, Maxx Crosby's trade to the Baltimore Ravens, and Travis Kelce returning to Kansas City. Are the Patriots still the top dogs in the AFC? Before the break, the hosts listen back to Elliotte Friedman's comments about Tristan Jarry fighting his teammates at practice, and compare the outlook of the Oilers to the Maple Leafs. Later, they're joined by Ben Shulman (27:40), Blue Jays play-by-play voice and announcer for The Price Is Right Tonight, to talk about his experience on the show and share the latest from Blue Jays spring training. They dive into the roster balance in the outfield, the team's left-handed bats, the biggest question mark so far, and how the rotation is shaping up. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday morning forecasting what's ahead for the Maple Leafs this season as they prepare to face the Montreal Canadiens tonight. They guys discuss Auston Matthews' scoring struggles and whether the team might consider shutting him down, react to reports that the Canadiens and Leafs were close to a Matthew Knies trade, and debate what kind of return would have justified the deal. After Scott Laughton found the back of the net once again, Ben and Brent revisit the Leafs' return for him at the deadline. Later, they chat about Canada at the World Baseball Classic, before closing the hour with the golf report including the potential impact if Rory McIlroy were unable to defend his Masters title due to a lingering back injury. 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off a new week on the program with thoughts on Team Canada's first weekend of action at the World Baseball Classic. They begin with James Paxton's costly error in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Panama, before taking a look at how some Blue Jays players are faring around the tournament. The boys pivot to the Grapefruit League to chat about the Jays' three-win weekend including Max Scherzer's four scoreless innings of work and Cody Ponce's latest outing. Chris Rose (27:23) of Jomboy Media joins to chat about Canada's path to the quarterfinals and the rise of the WBC over the years, before setting the stage for knockout round. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by recapping the Maple Leafs' NHL trade deadline moves involving Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann, and Nick Roy. The guys discuss the team's asset management, coaching decisions, and the futures of Craig Berube and Brad Treliving in Toronto. They also cover Canada's loss to Panama at the World Baseball Classic and its impact on their chances to advance, the Raptors' win over the Mavericks and the team's ceiling, and Akshay Bhatia's Bay Hill Invitational win heading into the Players Championship. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They discuss Toronto's trade deadline moves, who deserves blame for the team's disappointing season, and Scott Laughton and Nic Roy both scoring in their debuts. They also debate the team's roster deployment under coach Craig Berube, concerns around Oliver Ekman-Larsson's deadline situation, and what the team has left to play for this season. The conversation then shifts to the surging Buffalo Sabres and the state of the Atlantic Division. After the break, they revisit comments from Elliotte Friedman about the future of Auston Matthews in Toronto, and share their view on if he would ever leave the franchise, the influence he holds within the organization, and the growing scrutiny surrounding his recent play. 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.

During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show discussing the Oilers' win in Vegas and the upcoming stops in Colorado and Dallas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 2 we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector and we checked in with a new edition of In or Out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys start this week's Best of Valenti with their reactions to the Lions trading away David Montgomery. Plus, they reacted to the new TV/streaming service for the Red Wings and Tigers, Mike offered the people 2 Pistons options, and much more!

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, they discuss the Conor Garland trade (3:00), plus they chat what to expect from today's NHL trade deadline day with Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman (26:18).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour two, Mike & Jason do some Ask Us Anythings and answer listener questions about the Canucks rebuild (3:00), plus they discuss the latest news around the team on NHL Trade Deadline Day, as Sportsnet's Dan Murphy (26:41) joins the show.  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In hour three, Mike & Jason discuss what other moves the Canucks might make ahead of today's Trade Deadline with Donnie & Dhali's Rick Dhaliwal (1:12), plus the boys set up tonight's matchup at the Chicago Blackhawks with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (27:59).  This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports, they discuss the Conor Garland trade, they chat what to expect from today's NHL trade deadline day with Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, plus they chat if there might be any more Canucks moves before today's deadline with Donnie & Dhali's Rick Dhaliwal. This podcast is produced by Andy Cole and Greg Balloch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

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.

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Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with their reactions to the Toronto Maple Leafs sending Nicolas Roy to the Colorado Avalanche for a first and fifth-round pick. They share their thoughts on the return, whether it changes the team's plans for Scott Laughton, Roy's fit with the Avs, and what comes next for the Leafs. Then, they look back on the Leafs' shootout loss to the Devils, Auston Matthews' slump stretching to nine games, and the goals for the team down the stretch. Later, Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by (34:26) to discuss the Leafs' vibes ahead of Friday's deadline, the disconnect at different levels of the organisation, and who else he expects to be moved. 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 Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by the Co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne on Sportsnet. To start nick give us his thoughts on the MacKenzie Weegar trade. Then, Nick gives us his insight into the debacle going on in Edmonton right now. Next, he tells us who the most likely to move Toronto Maple Leaf is. (25:26) Later on, George brings us some of Brad Treliving's greatest trades! To close we play your MacKenzie Weegar goodbye messages! 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. This show is produced by Connor Gronsdahl and Shan Virjee Get full Flames games and great shows like Quick 60: The Stamps Show, Wranglers Watch and more ON DEMAND.

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.

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