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...
Martin Brodeur on What Playing for Canada Did for His Career and the Future of the Country in Net, Should Matthews and Marner Reunite w/ James Mirtle + Is This the Bills Year? w/ Chris Berman
With Team Canada's official roster announced, JD and James Mirtle from The Athletic break down what has become Canada's biggest weakness in hockey: goaltending (00:00). JD and James also list a couple points of interest heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament (10:00). James then outlines just how good the Maple Leafs goaltending has been, if Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner should be reunited as linemates, the Leafs' lack of centre depth, and David Kampf as the odd-man out. Legendary broadcaster from ESPN NFL primetime, Chris Berman, chats about about playing football in stadiums with and without roofs, why the Buffalo Bills' time is now, and seeing Sidney Crosby play in (50:00). Martin Brodeur, Hall of Fame Canadian goaltender, talks about the feeling of playing in best-on-best international hockey, the pressure on Team Canada in the 2002 Winter Olympics, the roster selection process, USA Hockey's growth, Canada's goaltenders and the impacts of prioritizing goaltending tandems (1:14:00). 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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1:37:48
How Long Should Minten Stay and What's Different with the Leafs w/ Craig Simpson + The NBA's 25 Under 25 List w/ Bobby Marks
JD explains why he misses the element of surprise in sports (00:00). ESPN NBA insider, Bobby Marks, joins JD to discuss if the Raptors are too good to tank, where the NBA's regular season problem(s) are trending, ESPN's 25 under 25 list, where Scottie Barnes ranked on the list and why RJ Barrett didn't make the cut (7:00). JD and Producer Armen discuss the list in greater detail (35:00). Craig Simpson, Sportsnet Maple Leafs analyst, breaks down the Leafs' elite goaltending tandem and how it effects other parts of the team (50:00). Craig also evaluates Craig Berube's messaging, plus where Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin fit on the roster. The gents end the show with 'What We Missed!' (1:15:00) 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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1:37:49
Blue Jays Free Agent Forecast and What Happens With Vladdy w/ Jim Bowden + Is the Raptors' Tank Dead? w/ Blake Murphy
Blake Murphy, co-host of The Raptors Show, joins the show to talk with JD about if the Toronto Raptors' tank is dead, which teams will finish below them in the standings, the cellar teams, players returning from injury, Toronto's struggles in the clutch, players who could be traded, and Darko Rajaković's recent comments on Scottie Barnes' threes (00:00). Then, the two discuss the Juan Soto to the Blue Jays rumours and the underwhelming 'Plan B' (32:23). Afterwards, Jim Bowden, MLB analyst and insider for CBS Sports, joins the program to dive into the Winter Meetings, Juan Soto's future, the Jays' free agent strategy, the issues with the team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s looming free agency, Rōki Sasaki, players linked to Toronto, and Alex Bregman's market (49:28). JD and the producers finish the show with 'What We Missed' (1:19:39). 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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1:37:40
JD's 4 Nations Canada Roster and Where Things Really Stand with Marner w/ Luke Fox + Is This a Must Win Year for the Bills? w/ Brady Quinn
Luke Fox, NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses the latest Mitch Marner murmurs, JD's Team Canada roster picks, Craig Berube's system, Joseph Woll's strong stretch, and the Leafs' holiday shopping list (6:00). JD then gets into some NFL stats you should know (42:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst, breaks down where the rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan University is at, the surging Buffalo Bills, the updated MVP race, the head-coaching carousel, judging the dirty hit on Trevor Lawrence and more (50:00). 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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1:38:32
Why Are the Jays Waiting on a Vladdy Extension? w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith + Team Canada Bubble Questions w/ Mike Kelly + Joel Anthony
Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to parse through the MLB's free-agency chase for Juan Soto, where the Blue Jays are at with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a contract extension and why prioritizing other contracts might be a mistake (00:00). Then, two-time NBA champion, Joel Anthony, drops-in to chat about Miami Heat 'culture' and how the grind of a rebuild can affect the Raptors (34:00). NHL Network's Mike Kelly comes on to discuss Team Canada's upcoming roster reveal for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament (53:00). Mike gets into how Connor Bedard and Mitch Marner have started their seasons, makes a dark horse case for John Tavares, and questions the goaltending situation. The week ends with 'What We Missed!' (1:19:00) 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.
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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