JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9...
Jays Spring Stories That Matter w/ Joe Siddall + Who Starts for the Leafs in Game One w/ Kevin Woodley
JD discusses Scott Laughton before the Maple Leafs face-off against his former team (00:00). Blue Jays analyst, Joe Siddall, talks about if Alejandro Kirk will be able to handle a bigger offensive load, expectations for the Jays' lineup, where the Jays stand in among American East teams, and Bo Bichette being poised for a comeback season (8:00). JD then lays out the lost feeling(s) around this version of the Toronto Raptors (40:00). Kevin Woodley, goaltending expert from InGoal Magazine, analyzes the drama-filled Vancouver Canucks season, the pressure on the Leafs' goaltenders, and what the underlying numbers on Jospeh Woll and Anthony Stolarz may signal (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:29:00)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.
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Leafs Bottom Six Sticking Points and Rielly/Knies' Futures w/ James Mirtle + Surprising Jays Roster Moves, Kirk's Contract and Where Things Stand with Vladdy w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
JD reacts to the action-packed weekend of sports, including Canada's men's soccer team victory over the Americans (00:00). JD then moves onto the Maple Leafs' lowly loss to the Nashville Predators (9:00) and brings on James Mirtle, senior NHL writer at The Athletic, to analyze Joseph Woll against Anthony Stolarz, why Craig Berube is demoting Scott Laughton, Morgan Reilly's free-market value, and Matthew Knies' contract extension numbers. JD then touches on some of the potential lottery picks he watched in college basketball over the weekend (46:30). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith gets into Alejandro Kirk's contract extension, Mark Shapiro's optimism about extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the biggest surprises from the final roster decisions, Alan Roden's opportunity and Max Scherzer's thumb injury (54:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:20:00)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.
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1:38:15
Gary Roberts + Jay Bilas on Lottery Picks Raptors Fans Should Care About + Jody Shelley on a Playoff Style Win for the Leafs
JD starts the show with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s most recent free agency comments (00:00), before Amazon Monday Night Hockey analyst Jody Shelley joins to discuss the Leafs' win over the Avalanche, confidence on the back-end, Auston Matthews return-to-form, and resistance to change the playoff format (08:15). Then, ESPN College Basketball analyst Jay Bilas highlights Cooper Flagg and other exciting NBA prospects, as well as key matchups in the March Madness Tournament (34:28). Later, Maple Leafs legend Gary Roberts joins the show to chat about Chris Tanev's work ethic, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin's timeless play, developing young players into pros, the difficulties of today's NHL schedule, and the prospect of another Battle of Ontario playoff series (51:22). Finally, the guys end the show with "What We Missed"! (01:32:16) 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.
Jackie Redmond from the NHL Network and NHL on TNT joins JD to get into the familiar feelings from the Maple Leafs season (5:00). The duo compare and contrast this season to the past seasons from the Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner era. Later, JD and Jackie discuss the growth of pickleball and Alexander Ovechkin's chase for history. Craig Simpson, Sportsnet Leafs analyst, gets into the "win year" for hockey, the Canadian hockey market, and the importance of playoff formats, geography, and rivalries. Craig, a two-time Stanley Cup champion, also breaks down what intensity looks like on the ice. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:25:00)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.
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Big Blue Jays Questions and Hopeless Sports Cities w/ Ben Ennis + Matthews' Proof of Life w/ Jim Ralph
JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, debate José Berríos as the Opening Day starter for the Blue Jays and starter options with Max Scherzer's injury news, before getting into what they're looking forward to from key Jays this season (00:00). After the break, they place Toronto in the "hopeless city rankings" (43:55). Later, Leafs radio colour analyst Jim Ralph joins the show to chat about Toronto's dominant win over the Flames on Monday, Auston Matthews' get-right performance, the line combinations with Scott Laughton in the mix, Max Domi finding his game, and how the goaltender situation is progressing as we get closer to the playoffs (53:04). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:27:04). 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 breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Honest, direct, and a touch of diablerie. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN from 9am-11am ET.
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