Leafs Road Trip + Dylan Cease with Michael Traikos & Adnan Virk
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi close out the week by welcoming on hockey news site manager Michael Traikos! The guys get Michael’s thoughts on the Leafs season so far. The sustainability of Joseph Woll and relying on good goaltending for wins and powerplay changes. The trio then dive into a conversation around Brad Treliving, Craig Berube’s performances and what can be improved going forward. After the break Ben and Daniele are joined by Amazon Monday Night Hockey, and MLB network host Adnan Virk! (22:48) Adnan offers his opinion on the Dylan Cease signing, and its impact on the Jays rotation, what’s next for the Jays, and the rest of the AL East, in this offseason. The group then close out with their thoughts on Anthony Rendon retiring and if we will ever see a contract as bad as his in the history of sports?   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.
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Leafs Defining Road Trip + Week 13 Recap & Preview with Charles Davis
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour of Friday with NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis. They discuss key takeaways from the Chiefs-Cowboys game, the implications for the Chiefs' playoff chances, and if the Cowboys can make it. They also delve into Dak Prescott's performance, the AFC North outlook, Joe Burrow's return, and concerns about Lamar Jackson. After the break, the conversation shifts to the Toronto Maple Leafs' road trip—will it define their season? Can they rely on Joseph Woll, and what do they need from the power play? They also touch on the Raptors' playoff prospects and Brandon Ingram's integration into the lineup (27:35).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.
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NFL Thanksgiving Takeaways Recap + Thoughts on Cease Signing w/ Jensen Lewis
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off Friday discussing the Thanksgiving NFL slate. Are the Chiefs in playoff trouble? What could they have done differently against the Cowboys? Is Patrick Mahomes ever out of the picture? How significant is Quinnen Williams for the Cowboys' defense, and do they have a shot at the playoffs? They also ponder Lamar Jackson's regression—scheme-related or injury-related? Will Dan Campbell's fourth-down decisions backfire, and could the Lions miss the playoffs? Are the Packers any good? Later, they welcome former MLB pitcher and VSiN host Jensen Lewis (28:46) to discuss the Blue Jays' acquisition of Dylan Cease. What can fans expect from him this season? Can the Jays help him improve his strike consistency? Has Toronto's reputation changed among free agents, and how will ABS affect catchers in framing pitches?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.
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Dylan Cease Takeaways + the Red-Hot Raptors with Blake Murphy and Michael Grange
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Thursday morning by welcoming on Sportsnet Raptors reporter Michael Grange! Michael touches on the Raptors’ performance last night, how he sees the Brandon Ingram Trade now, and what the most unsustainable part of this run is and if they are a legitimate contender in the Eastern conference. The trio then dive into Scottie Barnes’ play and if we can expect them to be more active in the trade market. Ben and Brent then preview the American thanksgiving NFL slate that we have on store today. Later, Ben and Brent are joined by the Co-Host of Jays Talk Plus and the Raptors show Blake Murphy! (27:05) Blake offers his opinion on the Dylan Cease signing and what Jays fans can expect from him after a down year, the effects of working with Alejandro Kirk and if the Jays have the best rotation in baseball before finishing up with a look at what the Jays may do next. 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.Â
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Dylan Cease + Leafs Reactions with Gord Stellick & Shi Davidi
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome former Leafs GM and FAN 590 contributor Gord Stellick for insights on the Leafs' recent win. They discuss Joseph Woll's reliability before Stolarz returns, the impact of Auston Matthews, and Easton Cowan's development in the NHL versus the AHL. Then, Sportsnet Blue Jays insider Shi Davidi (25:58) joins to talk about the Blue Jays' major offseason signing, its implications for their rotation, and the future of players like Scherzer, Bassit, and Bo Bichette. Ben and Brent wrap up with their thoughts on the Blue Jays' trajectory.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.
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