The JD Bunkis Podcast

Colby Armstrong, Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins JD Bunkis to talk about how Canada has lost our way in hockey and why this Canadian men’s team can reestablish it. JD and Colby praise Jon Cooper's strengths, talk about the pressure on Auston Matthews, and reflect on what this Olympics means to Sidney Crosby. 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 Sportsnet's Sam McKee banter about what makes Olympic hockey so special and the biggest winners from Canada's first men's game; how Doug Armstrong's selection of Tom Wilson impacts the team, Macklin Celebrini's impressive debut, Mitch Marner credit, Jordan Binnington's statement. JD and Sam's biggest loser: Maple Leafs fans. JD then reacts to breaking news of the Jays trading Joey Loperfido to the Houston Astro's for Joey Sanchez and touches on Adam Silver's not-so-bold fines for tanking. 
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Hockey Hall of Famer and Canadian great, Scott Niedermayer, joins JD Bunkis to talk about Canada's past Olympic runs, the shrinking skills gap between Canada and other nations, Canada's dressing room before the most important games and periods, the USA vs Canada rivalry historically and in modern times, how officiating impacts international hockey, and being a first-time Olympian in contrast to having experience. 
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Sportsnet's Ben Ennis joins JD Bunkis in-studio to celebrate the return of men's best-on-best hockey at the Olympics, and to discuss what the loss of Chris Bassitt and Anthony Santander means for the Blue Jays. Later (42:00), JD and Ben talk about watching morning sports at the bar. 
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Scottie Barnes' long-time trainer, Brian Macon, joins JD Bunkis to get into his relationship with Scottie Barnes and share what made Barnes special from a young age, what he's noticed about Barnes' approach this season, the expectations of a franchise player, what's impressed him most in Barnes' game, how Brandon Ingram has supplemented Barnes' development, and how the Raptors can continue to improve. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (28:30) 
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.