Podcasts about trade deadline

On Episode 625 of Spittin' Chiclets, All time guest and Buffalo Sabres Legend Rob Ray sat down with us in Florida to talk about some of his most memorable fights, growing up working on the farm, and tons of hilarious stories. But first, with the Trade Deadline coming up, who could get moved and what teams can put themselves in a better position for a playoff run? All this and more on this weeks episode. You won't want to miss it. 00:00:00 - START 00:00:31 - Chiclets Updates 00:09:59 - Schaefer's a Star 00:21:51 - Around the League 00:32:30 - LA Kings 00:44:40 - Trade Deadline 01:05:38 - Buffalo Sabres 01:10:17 - Rob Ray Interview 02:20:23 - Quick Hits 02:27:16 - ETC. Support the Show: PINK WHITNEY: Go get a bottle of Pink Whitney.  Pinkies UP! SKLZ: Fore Play x SKLZ. Train smarter. Play better. RHOBACK: Use the code CHICLETS on https://Rhoback.com for 20% off your first purchase through the end of this week BODYARMOR: Work hard and hydrate hard with BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Grab it at 7-Eleven DRAFTKINGS: Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code CHICLETS. That's code CHICLETS to turn five bucks into $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. In partnership with DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL. 1 per new customer. Must register new account to receive reward Token. Must select Token BEFORE placing min. $5 bet to receive $200 in Bonus Bets if your bet wins. Min. -500 odds req. Token and Bonus Bets are single-use and non-withdrawable. Bet must settle by and Token expires 3/15/26. Bonus Bets expire in 7 days (168 hours). Stake removed from payout. Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Ends 3/8/26 at 11:59 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/schiclets

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On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down Don Sweeney's comments on the trade deadline. The guys also evaluate who the Bruins should and shouldn't overextend for.  Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 

Judd and AJ react to the Wild's loss to the Blues and discuss Bill Guerin's press conference from earlier in the day addressing the coming week and the NHL's trade deadline among other things. How much can the Wild afford to pay for a center? News on Marcus Foligno and Jonas Brodin, talk about the play of Kirill Kaprizov, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(0:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray open the final hour taking calls on all that the guys have discussed on the show. (11:37) Resetting thoughts on Jeremy Swayman and Marco Sturm's comments last Thursday that may have been a shot towards Swayman. Plus, what did Don Sweeney have to say about the upcoming Trade Deadline? (25:33) The Email of the Day. Plus, final thoughts from the callers.(35:07) The Final Word! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Judd and AJ react to the Wild's loss to the Blues and discuss Bill Guerin's press conference from earlier in the day addressing the coming week and the NHL's trade deadline among other things. How much can the Wild afford to pay for a center? News on Marcus Foligno and Jonas Brodin, talk about the play of Kirill Kaprizov, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

12pm - Brian Duff and Marty Biron are joined by Rasmus Dahlin to discuss the Olympics and the upcoming Trade Deadline

12:30pm - Brian Duff and Marty Biron discuss the NHL trade deadline and players that could be on the move

HR2 - Jones and Keefe kick off the second hour of today's show talking the Celtics dominant win over the 76ers. As Jayson Tatum nears his return are the Celtics favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference? The guys turn their attention to the Bruins ahead of Friday's trade deadline. The team has proven they are worthy of investing in, but at what level should Sweeney and company go in at the deadline? Can Jeremy Swayman take his Olympic experience and turn that into a new level back with the Bruins? Jones isn't holding his breath on that one. Finally, Jones and Keefe unveiled their annual bracket on Friday's show and voting is officially underway. The guys preview the first region of voting 'Woodstock '99', and more.

Join the WGR team as they take you inside the upcoming road trip and map out the high-stakes stretch run. From the intensity of the playoff push to the looming chaos of the Trade Deadline, we're breaking down everything you need to know as the season hits a fever pitch. Don't miss a beat—Buffalo hockey is just getting started.

Join the WGR team as they take you inside the upcoming road trip and map out the high-stakes stretch run. From the intensity of the playoff push to the looming chaos of the Trade Deadline, we're breaking down everything you need to know as the season hits a fever pitch. Don't miss a beat—Buffalo hockey is just getting started.

Join the WGR team as they take you inside the upcoming road trip and map out the high-stakes stretch run. From the intensity of the playoff push to the looming chaos of the Trade Deadline, we're breaking down everything you need to know as the season hits a fever pitch. Don't miss a beat—Buffalo hockey is just getting started.

Join the WGR team as they take you inside the upcoming road trip and map out the high-stakes stretch run. From the intensity of the playoff push to the looming chaos of the Trade Deadline, we're breaking down everything you need to know as the season hits a fever pitch. Don't miss a beat—Buffalo hockey is just getting started.

Jaffe and Razor break down the Bruins' victory over the Blue Jackets. Joonas Korpisalo has kept the Bruins in playoff contention when he plays, how will Marco Strum alternate his Goalie play down the stretch? How will the team approach the trade deadline? Could they move rentals for more long term assets? We preview Bruins vs. Flyers, and more!

Hour 3 of the Big Show with Rusic and Rose is on demand! To kick off hour 3 the guys are joined by NHL Insider and the Host of Frankly Hockey, Frank Seravalli! Frank dives into the trade market coming out of the Olympic break. He starts on the potential moves of the Vancouver Canucks. Then Frank touches on Jordan Binnington, Mikko Rantanen's time in Raleigh and much more! (35:03) Later on, the guys react to to clips of Brady Tkachuk trying to be smart and Johnny Knoxville getting emotional about Bulls. We close with Plays of the Week! 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.

The Avalanche are back like we never left at all as they split the back to back with a 4-2 win over the Utah Mammoth and a 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild. Which game should you take more stock in, and were the Avs jobbed against the Wild? Also, the trade deadline is coming up in a weeks time, and we're already one trade in, so it's past time to start identifying some potential trade targets for the Avalanche that could help them win another Stanley Cup. Finally, answering your mailbag questions! Send questions to the mailbag here: https://forms.gle/7ytuJfsiTr1x3VDt6 Keep up with everything on the site at HockeyMountainHigh.com Follow the show: @HockeyMTNPod Follow Griffin: @GRYoungs Follow Christian: @Christian_Bolle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to the DFO Rundown with Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp!The boys are back with another edition of the DFO Rundown! Jason Gregor and Mike Rupp break down a massive stretch in the NHL as the Florida Panthers, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Ottawa Senators all find themselves on the brink of missing the playoffs — with the trade deadline just one week away.They dive into what's gone wrong (and right) for each team, who still has a realistic path to the postseason, and which GMs are under the most pressure heading into deadline day. From potential buyers and sellers to surprise names that could be on the move, Jason and Rupp go around the league and lay out exactly what to watch for over the next seven days.In this episode:• Panthers, Leafs & Sens: who still has hope and who's already out?• Which deadline moves could actually change a team's season• Teams that should sell but might hesitate• Contenders that need to make a splash vs. those that should stand pat• Goaltending, depth, and cap situations that will shape the marketIf you're looking for the biggest storylines, pressure points, and insider angles ahead of the NHL trade deadline, this is the show you don't want to miss.You can get involved with all the NHL futures action over on bet365 by using the promo code NATION at bet365.comConnect with us on ⬇️TwitterInstagramWebsiteDaily Faceoff Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rochester Americans Andrew Mossbrooks joins the show. Did he sneak into the Cleveland Cavaliers game? His seats. Devon Levi's workload. The Amerks tough schedule & facing the Laval Rocket. Celebration of Scott Metcalf tonight. The NHL & AHL Trade Deadline. Jarmo Kekalainen. Needing Depth & Sabres-Amerks Playoffs? MLB Spring Training. George Pickens Tagged.

Alberga, Hahn, Meaney and Jensen catch up after the first day of NHL action following the Olympics break by answering mailbag questions and reacting to injury news around the League. The guys are joined by David Pagnotta of NHL Network and The Fourth Period to preview the NHL Trade Deadline, which is March 6 at 3 p.m. ET, identify some fantasy-relevant players to target before potential trades and also teams that could make a big splash. Then, in “On the Money,” presented by Bet365.ca, the guys give their favorite sides and props for upcoming games this week.

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Stanley Cup Champion and Hurricanes Special Advisor to the General Manager Justin Williams joined OverDrive to discuss Canada's defeat to the USA in the gold medal game, the NHL returning to the season, his approach discussing his performance, how a team plays through the condensed schedule, the trade deadline views to improving the Hurricanes' roster and more.

On this episode of The Sick Podcast, Eric Engels joins Tony Marinaro to discuss Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky's Olympic performances, the Montreal Canadiens' challenging upcoming schedule, the difficult lineup decisions awaiting Martin St. Louis, the mysterious health status of Patrik Laine, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton's top priorities ahead of the NHL trade deadline and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back from Milan,  Dan and Shawn digest the Olympic tournament and the impact of it, including taking a look at the legacies of Connor Hellebuyck, Jack Hughes and Auston Matthews, and how they're forever changed by what they did with Team USA.They discuss the lasting impact of Team USA winning gold and Hughes' golden goal.The also talk about why Team Canada couldn't get the extra goal in the gold medal game. They also move on to the NHL season restarting Wednesday with Stanley Cup Playoff races heating up and the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline coming into focus....  Some topics discussed and debated:* Will the New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets be able to climb the standings with players like Jack Hughes and goalie Jacob Markstrom for New Jersey, and Hellebuyck for the Jets coming back with confidence?* Is it realistic given the injuries and number of players coming back from the Olympics for the Florida Panthers to get on a run to make the playoffs?* Are the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres going to end long playoff droughts? And does the hockey world now fully understand the value of Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin and Sabres forward Tage Thompson based on their performances at the Olympics for Team USA?* What is the impact of Sidney Crosby's injury on the Penguins?

9:30 - Joe and Owen discuss trade targets for the Sabres as the deadline comes quick.

Hour 2 with Bob Pompeani and Joe Starkey: Could Sidney Crosby's injury make the Penguins sellers, or stand pat at the deadline? Freelance writer Antonio Rossetti joined the show. He shares the highs and lows of Sid's Golden Goal and the new jubilation of Jack Hughes scoring the Golden Goal.

Trading Stuart Skinner and playing Sergei Murashov could be the best thing for the Pens. The Penguins' season may have been ruined by the Olympics. Joe and Bob are concerned about Paul Skenes pitching in the World Baseball Classic.

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On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan wonder what Charlie McAvoy and Jeremy Swayman will look like when they return. The guys also dive into the trade deadline because of course they did.  Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:

In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Chris Fedor revisit the Cavaliers' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and ask a bigger question: did the trade deadline moves actually ease the pressure on Evan Mobley or intensify the evaluation? The roster upgrades were designed to stabilize Cleveland's perimeter defense and lighten Mobley's load. Instead, the Thunder exposed familiar cracks: defensive rebounding lapses, struggles containing physicality and breakdowns around the 3-point line against elite competition. Rebounding is the most concerning playoff flaw, and an off night from Mobley magnified the issue. With a pivotal six-game stretch ahead, the Cavs are entering a seeding-defining window that will test the new rotation against postseason-caliber opponents. If Cleveland wants to survive the Eastern Conference gauntlet, growth in those areas is non-negotiable — and Mobley's role in solving them may determine how far this team can go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pittsburgh Penguins are at a crossroads. With Sidney Crosby dealing with an injury and the trade deadline looming, we dive deep into whether this season is officially in jeopardy. Plus, we debate our Top 5 Local Athletes in the city right now.Penguins Analysis: Can they survive without a healthy Sid?Trade Rumors: Who stays and who goes at the deadline?The Big List: Our definitive MOST IMPORTANT 5 Pittsburgh Athletes.

8:00 - Jeremy and Joe look to the NHL trade deadline nd the Sabres' position.

Chicago Bulls Trade Deadline DISASTER? Chicago Bulls Tanking or Rebuilding? CHGO's Big DAVE on Chicago's Direction The Chicago Bulls made seven moves at the NBA trade deadline — but did they actually pick a direction? On this episode of Hoopsology, we welcome back CHGO's Big Dave to break down the Bulls' confusing trade deadline, the front office's long-term vision, and whether Chicago is stuck in a dangerous cycle of mediocrity. Are the Bulls rebuilding? Tanking? Resetting? Or just staying in NBA limbo? Big Dave gives his honest reaction to: The Bulls trading Nikola Vucevic The Coby White situation and draft pick fallout Chicago's stockpiling of second-round picks The team's overload of guards Whether Bulls ownership truly prioritizes winning If Chicago is still a legitimate free agent destination Why mediocrity may be worse than tanking NBA All-Star Weekend reactions The discussion dives deep into whether the Bulls are positioning themselves for a true rebuild or simply maintaining flexibility while avoiding the word “tank.” We also explore what this means for the future of the franchise, ownership accountability, and whether fans should remain hopeful. Is the front office playing chess… or just running in circles? Big Dave shares unfiltered insight into: Bulls culture and organizational direction Cap space strategy Free agency ambitions Why fans deserve transparency The state of NBA competitiveness Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation!  Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/  IG:  https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/  Email: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a game, what a guest! (00:40) Logan Couture talks about the epic USA-Canada gold medal game…what did he think (and hate) about it? (9:38) Couture and ex-Sharks teammate/current San Jose Hockey Now Podcast co-host Dan Boyle also break down Jack Hughes's golden goal, and what a certain Canadian superstar could've done better on that play. (13:12) Couture also pumps San Jose Sharks superstar's Macklin Celebrini's tires! (15:00) Couture and Boyle also rank the top-five players in the world and where Celebrini belongs in that discussion. (22:00) What's most remarkable about what Celebrini did at the Olympics with the two-best players in the world, Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon? (34:13) What was Couture and Boyle's hilarious pre-game ritual together? (38:57) Sharks Ice beer league champ Zubair Jeewanjee also asks Couture to talk about when Pavel Datsyuk embarrassed him, more stories about Game Seven versus the Vegas Golden Knights, and the three San Jose Sharks teams that he felt were closest to winning the Stanley Cup. (57:24) After our chat with Couture, Sharks insider Sheng Peng and prospects guru Keegan McNally discuss the Sharks' return to play. Why do Sheng and Keegan think that San Jose has to be more aggressive with adding elite talent around Celebrini now? What impressed them most about Celebrini at the Olympics? Keegan also shares why he thinks the Sharks must upgrade their talent now, even with just better bridge players. Which defensemen would Keegan target at the Trade Deadline? We also review Pavol Regenda, Alex Wennberg, and Philipp Kurashev's Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this Special Bru, Jaffe & Razor sit down with Morgan Geekie to talk about the Olympic break and what it was like watching Team Canada while serving as a reserve roster player. Geekie shares how he's getting back into the NHL grind, his perspective on the trade deadline, his relationships with Tanner Jeannot and David Pastrnak & plenty more! Take a second to visit some of our great sponsors! Visit Fazenda at fazendacoffe.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Sparx Hockey at www.sparxhockey.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Copeland Auto Group at www.countoncopeland.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit Sunset Lake CBD at www.sunsetlakecbd.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WEEI's own Bruins' writer Scott McLaughlin joins the show to give his thoughts on how the USA can hang with Canada in the gold medal game at the Olympics and why the Bruins need to decided what direction they're going at the trade deadline sooner rather than later.

The WGR team takes a look at what lies ahead for the Sabres post Olympic Break. From the Trade Deadline to the playoff hunt, Sabres fans have a lot to look forward to.

The WGR team takes a look at what lies ahead for the Sabres post Olympic Break. From the Trade Deadline to the playoff hunt, Sabres fans have a lot to look forward to.

The WGR team takes a look at what lies ahead for the Sabres post Olympic Break. From the Trade Deadline to the playoff hunt, Sabres fans have a lot to look forward to.

John and Nate level a TOW Missile at the league's tankers with some novel solutions and evaluation of whether the league's proposed ideas will work, while discussing if the Jazz's punishment was fair. Then a look back at the 2025 Trade Deadline is a year on. Do we think the Luka trade was still a bad deal for the Mavs? How is the De'Aaron Fox trade working out for the Spurs/Kings, and Bulls? We also hit on the Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram, De'Andre Hunter and Kyle Kuzma trades, take a look at the rescinded Mark Williams to the Lakers deal, and also Utah acquiring Phoenix's 2031 unprotected 1st for three ostensibly worse picks.  Dunc'd On Prime is the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well! DuncdOn.SupportingCast.FM Subscribe on YouTube to see our hilarious faces and, more importantly, see the key moments from the pod each week.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt & Ty return with a new episode, covering a wide range of current sports topics across all four sports. The guys discuss the Olympics, tanking, lockouts, expansion teams, and other items that apply to multiple leagues, before eventually diving into the Bruins around the 30-minute mark.From there, they go over the state of the roster and their options for possible buying and/or selling at the trade deadline, which is fast approaching. A theme developed: the Bruins have a ton of options for what to do, who to trade/not trade, what kind of moves to make. It makes it hard to predict what they're actually going to do.Subscribe to the Sports Hub Underground wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: https://apple.co/3AICTPRSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5l6FntxFtSwMhuQJxwuAq3YouTube: https://bit.ly/43PmhYVRSS: https://rss.art19.com/sports-hub-undergroundSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode Sam Wallace and Andrew Miller attempt to discuss a lot of the trade rumors surrounding the Hurricanes with players that might be available. If you have any questions or just want to contact us please email us at: thecaniacreport@gmail.com Follow us on our Social Media Accounts below! X: https://twitter.com/TheCaniacReport Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaniacreport/ BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thecaniacreport.bsky.social Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecaniacreportpod YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCaniacReport Donation Link: https://paypal.me/sgwallace917?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick Belsky reacts to the latest updates on Sidney Crosby's injury at the Olympics and answers all of YOUR questions in this week's mailbag. Tune in. Check out our latest episodes

From 'Spits & Suds' (subscribe here): Robert and Gavin explain why the trade deadline isn't just about 2026 for the Stars and they also talk about performance bonuses in regards to the Stars. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Mind the Game with LeBron James and Steve Nash. We have an action packed episode breaking down the most intriguing moves from the NBA Trade Deadline including James Harden to Cleveland, Ivica Zubac to the Pacers and Anthony Davis to the Wizards. But first, the fellas talk about the state of the Los Angeles Lakers as LeBron, Luka, Austin Reaves and the rest of the purple and gold head into the last part of the season. They also talk about LeBron's 22nd All-Star appearance and his recent break from wine and cookies. And finally, Steve and LeBron open up the laptop for a film session breaking down an amazing defensive move from LeBron against the Philadelphia 76ers.Thanks for watching Mind the Game. New episodes drop every other Tuesday so be sure to subscribe wherever you get your pods. Cheers!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

(00:00) Felger, Mazz, and Murray start hour No. 2 by debating if the Patriots should be in on Tyreek Hill. (15:57) We continue our Hill debate while taking your lovely phone calls.(23:35) Murray shares his take on Jeremy Swayman's poor performance in the Olympics.(31:39) We examine why the Red Sox continue to share a false narrative with their fans, who are not buying their team's logic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Full Fourth Hour of Afternoon Drive on February 16, 2026

Leading off, as always, is "Sinkers and Floaters on the hot and not in the world. In the two spot is the "TCF Sports Minute," covering updates on the Chicago sports teams. Following that in the three spot is a full rundown of the "NFL Season Recap." In the four spot is the "NBA Catch-Up" Following that in the five spot is a new "Small Business Shoutout." In the six hole is the "College Hoops Catch-Up." To wrap things up, as always, is the "TCF Top 3" and this week is the boys favorite "2026 World Baseball Classic Hats."

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann attempt to tackle the tanking problem around the league. Then they provide their initial thoughts on a handful of teams after the trade deadline.(00:00) Intro(0:58) Solving the tanking problem(31:39) First impressions after the trade deadline(41:15) Trade deadline ripple effectsHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter and Chris WohlersSocial: Isaiah Blakely and Keith FujimotoThe Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"No, I don't wear two at a time. What am I, an asshole?" Now that the Trade Deadline has passed, we can use our final two hours of the show before Super Bowl weekend to actually discuss the Super Bowl. Did you know Mike was a Day 1 Drake Maye stockholder? Plus, Ryen Russillo may have deleted his IG post, but Donald Trump sure hasn't taken down his racist post depicting the Obamas as apes. Mike and Dan lead a conversation on the normalization of Trump's racism as he deflects from the Epstein Files. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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