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On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Shan Virjee dive into Monday night's NHL playoff action as both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche get pushed to the brink of elimination in their series! The guys debate which team could be considered the biggest disappointment if they lose in the first round.(24:22) Logan and Shan react to the breaking news that Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet will not be returning to the team next year. Plus, the guys take a look at Tuesday night's NHL playoff slate and preview all the big games!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. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon is joined by our Tuesday regular, Ailish Forfar! Ailish brings the latest on all things Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of their potential series-clinching Game 5 of their first-round matchup against the Ottawa Senators. She dives into Auston Matthews' injury status, if Matthew Knies' is considered a core part of this team going forward, and more!(25:54) NFL Writer for Athlon Sports, Luke Easterling joins the show for a deep dive into the 2025 NFL Draft! Luke dives into his thoughts on Shedeur Sanders' fall, the Jags' decision to trade up to take Travis Hunter, and his most notable team grades from the draft!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. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman continue their tour of all the 1st round Stanley Cup Playoff series: Kings-Oilers (1:00)Canadiens-Capitals (12:00)Jets-Blues (24:30)Canes-Devils (36:00)Panthers-Lightning (42:38)Sens-Leafs (49:50)Avalanche-Stars (58:30)Wild-Golden Knights (1:04:10)Justin, Kyle, and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line (1:10:02). In the final segment Justin and Elliotte check-in on the Anaheim Ducks coaching search (1:22:30). They talk about David Carle taking his name out of the running for the Blackhawks coaching job (1:24:48). Elliotte mentions where things stand with Rick Tocchet (1:29:07). Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open this week expressing their frustrations after the Blue Jays' series loss to the Yankees, capped off by a sweep of Sunday's double-header. The guys dive into Kevin Gausman's rough start and subsequent ejection, the team's ongoing offensive struggles, and how to address the lineup. Later on, Ryan LaPensee and Paul Lamantia (24:40), co-founders of Backyard Bats, join the show. The pair chat about the origins of their company, the challenges that come with breaking into the professional market, how the relationship with Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos developed, their thoughts on the new "torpedo bats", 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.

Jim Bowden, former MLB executive and current CBS Sports analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share his impressions from the first month of the season. Jim weighs in on when it's time to shake up an unproductive lineup and John Schneider's decision to keep Kevin Gausman on the mound during a tumultuous third inning, before taking a look around the league to discuss the state of the Orioles, Tigers, and Yankees. Buck Martinez (23:50), former Blue Jays catcher and current Sportsnet broadcaster, joins the boys on an off day ahead of Toronto's upcoming homestand. Buck chats about the value of changing the batting order, the signs that a player need more time to develop, what was behind Gausman's poor outing, and how Yariel Rodriguez has reinvented himself in 2025. 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 and Brent continue into the final hour of today's show with a big-picture view of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The hosts welcome on Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, who discusses how these conference quarterfinal matchups have satisfied hockey fans, before diving deeper into the Maple Leafs' Game 4 loss. The trio chat about if the defeat should scare Leafs Nation at all, the physical play in the series, and the officiating across the first round. Speaking of hard hitting action, the boys check in with TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie (26:13), who is covering the Canadiens-Capitals. They get into the atmosphere of the series; the toughness Washington has tried to impose and the fight Montreal has shown, especially after losing their goaltender. The trio also look at how Leafs can finish off the Sens, the Oilers never out of the fight, and the Jets collapsing over the last two games. 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.

On this episode of Canucks Brunch, Josh and Lina react to Rick Tocchet's frustration with Vancouver's lack of a practice facility and the ongoing absence of plans to build one. They also discuss Mike Sullivan becoming a free agent coach and Tom Willander's decision to keep his development options open, possibly heading to Europe. The show highlights how these developments reflect poorly on the Canucks organization. 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.

Bik Nizzar is joined by Jonny Lazarus to talk about the NHL playoffs and all the great hockey we have been treated to thus far. Who are the biggest and baddest in the postseason? Then, he gets into the Canucks storylines with Rick Tocchet still being unsigned. A big item that keeps him from coming back is the lack of a Canucks practice facility, they talk about what might finally get that done. 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.

On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Shan Virjee get you caught up on all the biggest stories that went down in the NHL playoffs over the weekend! The guys dive into what they saw between the Oilers and the Kings Sunday night, Jim Hiller's comments postgame, and how he's been managing the team during this series.(25:53) Jamie Thomas, Jets team reporter and host of the Ground Control Podcast joins the show to dive into the series for the Winnipeg Jets against the Blues as the series sits tied 2-2! Jamie shares his thoughts on what went wrong for the Jets in St. Louis, Connor Hellebuyck's playoff performance, and much more!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon and Shan Virjee break down their thoughts behind Colorado Buffaloes QB Shedeur Sanders  falling to the 5th round of the NFL Draft, and why they think his draft stock fell not because of other storylines, but his play on the field and the antics of him and his dad, Deion.(25:47) The guys take a look at Monday night's NHL playoff schedule, and get you up to speed on all the latest news and notes ahead of Lightning/Panthers, and Avs/Stars!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. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert guides Kyle and Elliotte as they delve into all seven series that have been played since we last spoke to you on Tuesday:Senators-Leafs (1:00)Panthers-Lightning (20:00)Golden Knights-Wild (25:36)Blues-Jets (30:06)Kings-Oilers (35:34)Canadiens-Capitals (45:37)Avalanche-Stars (56:31)Kyle, and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line (1:03:53).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte discuss the biggest news and notes from around the NHL. First, they cover the Boston Bruins' end-of-season press conference (1:12:28). They wrap up with a word on the New York Rangers, where Chris Drury signs an extension (1:21:19).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs' Game 3 win in Ottawa over the Senators as they take a 3-0 lead in their first round matchup (00:00). Anthony Petrielli, host and writer at Maple Leafs Hot Stove, joins the show to detail Toronto's composure in the series, their stellar play on the back-end, and the positive impact of the depth down the lineup (05:16). Then, legendary Canadian MMA fighter Georges St-Pierre talks about the excitement of the UFC coming back to Montreal, winning in his hometown, and being a champion (26:46). Later, Craig Simpson, Sportsnet colour analyst jumps on with JD to continue the "Battle of Ontario" conversation and chat about the difference between this Leafs team and previous versions, the belief in Anthony Stolarz, how the Sens can get back into the series, Toronto's success on the powerplay, and the continued development of Matthew Knies (48:30). Finally, JD ends the show with thoughts on the NFL Draft and a Blue Jays must-win tonight in New York (01:25:37).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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Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker kick off Friday's episode teeing up this weekend's series in the Bronx. The pair break down José Berríos' keys to success against the Yankees' sluggers and how to navigate New York's lineup, before discussing Daulton Varsho's pending return and the idea of Bo Bichette batting fourth in the order. ESPN's Jeff Passan (23:28) checks in on the Cubs' red-hot start to 2025, what's wrong with the Phillies, the sustainability of Aaron Judge's .415 average, and Kevin Gausman's work refining his splitter. 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.

John Schneider, Manager of your Toronto Blue Jays, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker live from Yankee Stadium. Skip shares an update on Daulton Varsho, Nick Sandlin and Erik Swanson as they work back from injury, before getting into where Varsho would likely slot into the lineup when he returns and what went wrong for his team in Houston. John also weighs in Anthony Santander's slow offensive start, Alejandro Kirk at the plate, Paul Goldschmidt's impact in the Bronx, how to contain Aaron Judge, the state of Kevin Gausman's splitter, and the idea of George Springer returning to the leadoff spot. After the break, former MLB pitcher and current YES analyst, Jeff Nelson (28:48), chats about Judge's incredible start to 2025, the early returns on the Yankees' off-season moves, and what to expect from Carlos Carrasco on the mound tonight. Jeff and Kevin wrap up the week with thoughts on how the Jays' bats can wake up this weekend and beyond.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 Blue Jays aren't hitting, and it's costing them in the standings (00:29). Ben and Arden wonder about possible solutions for the offence (29:22) and what's next for the Jays' rotation (50:24).Additional audio from MLB.com.Contact us: attheletters@sportsnet.caThis podcast is produced and sound engineered by Christian Ryan and hosted by Arden Zwelling and Ben Nicholson-Smith.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 and Brent continue to dissect the Maple Leafs' commanding series lead over the Senators. They get into how much Craig Berube has helped them shed their past playoff failures and if the narrative has shifted around them. The hosts welcome on Joshua Kloke of The Athletic live from Kanata covering the "Battle of Ontario". They discuss last night's unlikely hero and what he brings to this team, the home crowd at the Canadian Tire Centre, and how Mitch Marner is changing the perception of him with a new contract looming. To end the week, the boys check in with Adnan Virk (27:42) of MLB & NHL Network, as well as Prime Monday Night Hockey. After discussing how impressive the Leafs have looked, their fanbase's feelings in this spot and the forever rivalry with the Sens, they quickly chat about the Blue Jays' hitting woes going into a weekend series with the Yankees. 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.

Josh Elliott-Wolfe and Lina Setaghian get into another Flip It Friday starting off with the Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet. Is he going to re-sign? The rumours continue to swirl as the duo take a look at why he hasn't inked a contract yet, and what it might take to get this done. In the second half, they look at the Whitecaps massive win against Inter Miami, and the storylines in the NBA playoffs. Finally, they look to the text inbox for some questions. 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.

Bik Nizzar is joined by Curtis Crabtree to talk about the Seattle Seahawks draft. Their moves on day one in drafting an offensive lineman, as well as previewing day two and identifying what the team needs. Then, he takes a look at the Canucks news regarding the lack of contracts for Rick Tocchet and Tom Willander, before breaking down the NHL playoffs thus far. Lastly, it's time for guys naming dudes, as the fellas sit around and name some pro athlete parent/kid combos. 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.

During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show offering his thoughts on the Oilers' approach to their series with LA as it shifts to Edmonton for game three. 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 Blue Jays getting swept by the Houston Astros was nightmare fuel for JD (00:00). Jackie Redmond from NHL on TNT and the NHL Network, joins JD to chop it up about the potential atmosphere in Ottawa for Game 3, how the Senators are executing the Maple Leafs' usual playbook, the shifting discourse around John Tavares, the secondary and tertiary effects of Anthony Stolarz, and potential adjustments for the Senators (10:00). Senators writer, Graeme Nichols, checks-in from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa to discuss the growth of the Senators' fan base, the push to keep Leafs fans out, how Travis Green's post-game comments have been received by Senators fans, and Ridley Greig's rise as the series villain (52:00). ESPN NFL draft analyst and insider, Matt Miller, evaluates the potential of the 2025 draft class, the latest on Shedeur Sanders, comparisons for Ashton Jeanty and the other biggest talking points at the draft (1:16:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.   

Sean Casey, former big leaguer and MLB Network analyst, kicks off the second hour alongside Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker! "The Mayor" weighs in on the Blue Jays' offensive shortcomings, the contagious nature of hitting, signs that a "slow starter" is heating up, what constitutes a mechanical change, and his most-underrated batter in baseball. Later on, former MLB backstop and Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph (23:25), joins the conversation. He talks about which Jays hitter is nearing a breakout, Bo Bichette's identity at the plate, the volume of home runs given up by Toronto's pitching staff, and more! Jeff and Kevin wrap up with your calls on the "Back Leg 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.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker are back on the airwaves following the Blue Jays' sweep at the hands of the Houston Astros. The boys are fed up with Toronto's offensive drought and voice their concerns over the lack of quality at bats in Wednesday's series finale, along with the absence of slugging throughout the lineup. They then take some time to open up the "Back Leg Line" to respond to your questions and comments. Jon Morosi (27:50), MLB Network insider, stops by to share what's different about this year's version of the Chicago Cubs. Jon takes a look around the league to chat about the Mets' positioning in the NL East, Jordan Romano's struggles in Philadelphia, and Bo Bichette's performance in a contract year. 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 and Brent continuing to tee up tonight's Maple Leafs-Senators clash in Ottawa in this playoff incarnation of the "Battle of Ontario". They ponder just how many Leafs fans will make the pilgrimage and how the home crowd could factor in on the ice. Former Leafs Assistant Coach, Senators Head Coach, and 2013 Jack Adams Award winner, Paul MacLean, shares his expectations for tonight's game at the Canadian Tire Centre, before zooming out to discuss what it would take for Toronto to be considered clear of their “demons”. To end the show today, the boys have questions about the Blue Jays' lack of hitting heading into an important weekend series in the Bronx. To help them out, Sportsnet's own Dan Shulman (30:10), who will be on the call, hops on to look at the numbers and find reasons for optimism. 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 continuing our analysis of the Oilers' lopsided loss to the Kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Hour 2 we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector and Frank Seravalli from Daily Faceoff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert guides Kyle and Elliotte through all eight first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs:Senators-Leafs (2:56)Panthers-Lightning (10:36)Hurricanes-Devils (16:24)Capitals-Canadiens (20:51)Oilers-Kings (27:49)Blues-Jets (34:10)Avalanche-Stars (40:38)Golden Knights-Wild (43:06)Justin, Kyle, and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line, which also features an ambush from Sportsnet's Ailish Forfar (45:44).In the final segment, Justin and Elliotte review headlines from across the hockey world. They begin with the departure of Lou Lamoriello from the New York Islanders (56:07). The two react to Jim Rutherford's stunning media moment from Monday afternoon (1:10:57) before discussing the Seattle Kraken's front office shake-up (1:16:49). The episode ends with some quick notes on Nashville, Boston, Calgary, and Pittsburgh (1:18:52).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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

In hour one, Mike & Jason look back at the previous day in sports (3:00), they discuss all the current NHL coaching vacancies (6:00), plus they recap a busy night of playoff action with Sportsnet's David Amber (25:27). 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 James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, break down the Maple Leafs' win over the Sens to take a 2-0 series lead in their first round series (00:00). They discuss the Leafs' ability handling of the moment with Craig Berube behind the bench, past playoff experiences benefitting Toronto, Anthony Stolarz' impressive play and penalty against Ridly Greig, where the Leafs could make a lineup change heading into Game 3, and what the crowd could look like in Ottawa. Then, JD details some concerns around the Blue Jays after their fourth-consecutive loss (47:08). Later, Leafs legend Ed Belfour joins the show to chat about his "Battle of Ontario" memories, his relationship with Tie and Max Domi, being in the zone as a goaltender, and the feeling of playing in front of Leafs Nation (51:46). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:17:54).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. 

Casey Candaele, Manager of the Buffalo Bisons, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to share the latest news from Sahlen Field! Skip breaks down Orelvis Martinez' work at the plate, how Daulton Varsho is progressing in his rehab stint, early standouts from the Triple-A roster, and Jake Bloss' upside on the mound. Later, David Schoenfield (31:42) takes us through his latest piece for ESPN detailing some early trade deadline targets for all 30 teams, along with his 2025 MLB watchability index! Jeff and Kevin wrap up with thoughts on who the Jays should look at to help bolster the lineup.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 program recapping another quiet night for the Blue Jays' bats at Daikin Park. The guys dive into Chris Bassitt's six innings of work, Daulton Varsho's status as he continues to rehab his shoulder, and where Toronto's centre fielder should slot into the lineup when he returns. Later, Jeff and Kevin zoom out to share their view on how to fix the batting order as the team's losing streak stretches to four games. Ben Shulman (26:00), radio voice of the Blue Jays, checks in after the break live from Houston! The trio chat about Bassitt's post-game comments surrounding the team's upcoming stretch, how to fix to the team's the stalled offence, what to expect from Bowden Francis on the bump tonight, the state of the bullpen, and who's next in line to heat up. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Will Wagner's ideal position in Toronto's infield, along with Alan Roden's first month in the majors. 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 and Brent continue their breakdown of Game 2 of the "Battle of Ontario". The hosts talk about the unknown territory for the Maple Leafs up 2-0 in the series and if Toronto has what it takes to close it out early. B&B check in with former NHLer, now Sportsnet broadcaster, Craig Simpson, who is on the call of the series. Simmer weighs in on why this year feels different for the Blue & White and how, or what, could change heading into Ottawa for Game 3. The boys also get an outside perspective on the provincial showdown when they welcome on another former NHLer, now NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (25:05). JD Love tells us what's he's seen from both teams, adjustments that need to be made for it to be a series and what makes Toronto a true contender. He also weighs in on the "Battle of Florida" and the Panthers' Game 1 dominance. 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 and Brent analyze the Battle of Ontario as the series shifts from Toronto to Ottawa. They discuss potential adjustments from Travis Green and the impressive performance of TML goalie Anthony Stolarz, examining whether he's exceeded GM Brad Treliving's expectations. They also cover the NHL Playoffs, including the Lightning vs. Panthers matchup, and welcome Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (25:59) to share his insights on the first round, particularly the Battle of Florida. The trio considers any concerns for the Leafs heading into Game 3 in Ottawa.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.

In Hour 2 we were joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector and Paul Sir from The Basketball Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show from LA teeing up Oilers-Kings game two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Sean Shapiro to break down the first two games of Stars vs. Avalanche, changes Dallas has made to get back into this series, and the most interesting battleground between the two teams to watch going back to Colorado. Then Steve Peters comes on to sort through Monday night's Kings vs. Oilers Game 1, how LA was able to build their big lead, where it went wrong as the Oilers dramatically fought back late, and the lessons both teams can learn coming out of it. If you'd like to participate in the conversation and join the community we're building over on Discord, you can do so by signing up for the Hockey PDOcast's server here: https://discord.gg/a2QGRpJc84 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 by previewing Game 2 of the Battle of Ontario. Anthony Petrielli joins the show (9:21) to share his take on how the Leafs should approach Game 2, what to expect from the officiating, Max Domi's role, which Senator has quickly become public enemy #1 in Toronto, and more. Then, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino joins the show (30:00) to discuss his early playoff takeaways, the Islanders moving on from Lou Lamoriello, and more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, mull over the Blue Jays' slow offensive start and the lack of a fifth pitcher in their starting rotation (4:00). The duo then chat about the antics of Ottawa Senators and Maple Leafs fans (38:00). Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins JD in-studio to chat about Jim Rutherford's brutally honest comments regarding Quinn Hughes and Elias Pettersson and early impressions from the most exciting first-round playoff series (52:00). JD and Colby then dive into the Maple Leafs playoff outlook and debate if game one was closer than the 6-2 conclusion suggested (1:17:00). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. 

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's show rehashing their debate about Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lack of home run power early on this season. After agreeing to disagree, the guys move on to discuss the Blue Jays' 7-0 shutout loss at the hands of the Houston Astros. They chat about what they saw from Kevin Gausman on the mound Monday night, how to fix Toronto's sputtering offence, and what to make of limited production from the top of the batting order. Ryan Dempster (29:06), World Series champion and co-host of Intentional Talk on MLB Network, shares what it's like pitching for a team without an offensive punch. Ryan weighs in on Anthony Santander's slow start and the challenges that come with pitching in different ballparks, before taking a look around league to discuss the crowded N.L. West and the state of the Cubs. 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 Siddall, former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to help diagnose Toronto's offensive issues following yesterday's 7-0 shelling. Joe shares his view on potential lineup changes to come, before sifting through the performances of Anthony Santander, George Springer, Alan Roden, and Alejandro Kirk. Later on, Astros analyst Steve Sparks (28:22) previews Ronel Blanco's start in Houston tonight. The trio also chat about what's changed in Josh Hader's approach in 2025, the aftermath of Alex Bregman's departure, what's behind Jose Altuve's move to the outfield, Jeremy Peña's development, 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.

Joshua Marshall sits down from Gene Principe to breakdown game 1 & look ahead for game 2 vs the LA Kings.

Ben and Brent continue to tee up Game 2 between the Maple Leafs and Senators. The hosts welcome on Sportsnet's own Luke Fox to discuss how confident Toronto fans should be about a repeat dominant performance tonight and that Anthony Stolarz will be in net to start the contest. The trio also dive into the bounce back effort they expect from Ottawa, along with how officiating could play a role in tonight's game. To end today's show, the duo check in with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli (24:13) on the road for the playoffs. Frank shares what he's seeing across the first round, the biggest surprises so far, the officiating league wide, and the Canucks situation after some pointed comments from the team's president. 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.

In this episode of Canucks Brunch, Josh and Lina break down the Canucks' offseason priorities following management's press conference. They dive into the team's urgency to keep Quinn Hughes long-term—even if it means a Hughes family reunion—and weigh the future of top prospect Tom Willander, who's opting to return to school. The pair explores potential trade targets, including what it might take to land a top-six forward or second-line center, and question whether Elias Pettersson can bounce back after a down year. Plus, they touch on Rick Tocchet's uncertain future and what it could mean for the franchise moving forward. 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 postseason is here! As the Firebirds ready for an opening-round, best-of-three duel with the division rival Calgary Wranglers, join in for this Media Roundtable, featuring: Shad Powers of The Desert Sun; NBC-Palm Springs lead sports anchor/'Birds' in-arena host & rinkside reporter, Tim O'Brien; and Matt Rose, Wranglers' color analyst and co-host of "The Big Show with Rusic and Rose" on Sportsnet 960-The Fan.Questions or Comments on Fire & Ice? Get in touch with the host via this Text Message feature.

During Hour 2 Sportsnet's Mark Spector joined the show continuing our breakdown of the Oilers' 6-5 playoff opening loss to the Kings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this playoff edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert and Kyle Bukauskas kick things off with the Battle of Ontario before Kyle makes way for Elliotte via the famous Carcast. Justin and Elliotte also touch on the Leafs vs. Sens series (27:51) before moving onto Devils vs. Hurricanes, where Carolina took Game 1 (37:59) and Golden Knights-Wild (43:50). Justin and Elliotte shift to Saturday, where the Winnipeg Jets took a 1-0 series lead over the Blues (49:08) and they discuss the Avs rout of the Stars (54:17). Elliotte ties up some loose ends heading into Montreal-Washington (1:00:00) and The Final Thought is a surprise question from Kyle to Elliotte (1:03:14).Justin and Kyle answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line (1:06:01).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte touch on the firings of Greg Cronin by the Anaheim Ducks (1:11:30) and Peter Laviolette by the New York Rangers (1:16:03).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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

JD gives his thoughts on the Maple Leafs' impressive win over the Senators in the renewed "Battle of Ontario" playoff matchup (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, breaks down the atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto's discipline under Craig Berube amidst the animosity, Leafs' efficiency on the power play, Mitch Marner's effectiveness against the Sens, and the impact from the fourth line (06:12). After the break, JD takes a look at some Blue Jays concerns following a weekend series loss against the Mariners (45:12). Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, joins the show to continue the conversation around the Leafs' Game 1 victory, Sens coach Travis Green's post-game comments, fallout from the Ridly Greig crosscheck on John Tavares, Toronto's advantage on the blue line, and the advantage of experience for the Maple Leafs (51:02). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:22:29). 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 affiliates. 

David Samson, former MLB executive and host of Nothing Personal, joins Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker to forecast the sustainability of the Cubs, Tigers and Padres' hot starts to the season. The trio take a trip around the league to discuss Aaron Judge's case as the best hitter in baseball, if there's any truth to certain players being "slow starters", Juan Soto's comments about the Mets' lineup protection, the fallout from Jarred Kelenic's lack of hustle, and the Marlins' farm system calling pitches from the dugout. After the break, National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Billy Wagner (30:17) joins the program! He shares how life has changed since getting the call to the Hall, his enjoyment of teaching the next generation, and his inspirations growing up on the mound. Billy wraps up with thoughts on his son Will's MLB journey so far and offers some advice for the road ahead. 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 and Brent continue their Stanley Cup playoff talk by looking around the first round at both the series that have started, and the ones about to get underway. The hosts enlist the help of Hockey Central host, Sportsnet's own David Amber. The trio dive deeper into the five Canadian teams chasing Lord Stanley and who has the best chance at a long run. They start with the Maple Leafs' impressive Game 1 performance and debate how much fight Ottawa will show in Game 2 to bounce back from the bad beating. B&B also check in with former MLB backstopper, now Sportsnet analyst, Caleb Joseph (30:25) to discuss the Blue Jays' weekend and the team's lack of power at the plate, especially at home. 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.