The JD Bunkis Podcast

National NBA writer and host, Zach Harper, joins JD Bunkis to talk about giving the Raptors an A- letter grade for their season thus far, Toronto's offensive and defensive ceiling, and the title chances for the Raps' potent opponents this week: the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs. JD and Zach then discuss Victor Wembanyama's short and long-term potential. JD then reacts to news that Sidney Crosby will miss at least four weeks due to the injury sustained at the Olympics. 

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 Bunkis and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, banter about JD's Maple Leafs take on how Leafs nation may treat Auston Matthews moving forward, the report of Ricky Tiedemann's elbow soreness, if Eric Lauer can crack the starting rotation, and Max Scherzer's place on the roster. JD and Ben also touch on the upcoming World Baseball Classic and Team Canada's outlook. 

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.

James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, talks about the compact post-Olympic NHL schedule, if the World Cup will gain traction, the conversation surrounding goaltending and goaltending development in Canada, the weight on Auston Matthews as he returns to the Maple Leafs, and the Leafs looming decision to buy or sell at the trade deadline. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (41:00)

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.

Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins JD Bunkis live from Dunedin, Florida, to explain his read on Eric Lauer's role, what factors could influence the Blue Jays starting rotation, the Jays continued interest in Max Scherzer, and early impressions of Kazuma Okamoto. JD then touches on the Raptors outlook for the rest of the regular season. 

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Sam McKee, JD's co-host of Leafs Talk, talks about the positive and negative spins from Canada's loss to the United States. JD and Sam split their blame pie, and how they think Connor McDavid's perception if shifting. JD and Sam then discuss Auston Matthews the winner, a potential concern for Maple Leafs fans, and how hockey players view big markets. JD and Producer Armen then talk about the novelty of first-thing-in-the-morning sports (39:00). 

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.