Épisodes

  • Free Agent Watch + Jays Litmus Test
    Jun 30 2025

    In the final hour, Ben and Brent are joined by Frank Seravalli, President of Hockey Content at Daily Faceoff They break down the looming tampering threat being levied by the Maple Leafs, how the NHL might react to the unique situation, the repercussions of tampering, and other potential free agency targets in Toronto's sights. Later, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk (30:22) joins the show as the New York Yankees come to town to face the Blue Jays. The trio dive into the importance of litmus tests in baseball, Kevin Gausman finding his footing, and Shohei Ohtani defining greatness, yet again.

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    47 min
  • Tampering Talk + Moving on Without Masai
    Jun 30 2025

    Ben and Brent bring on Gord Stellick, former Leafs General Manager and co-host of Morning Skate on SiriusXM NHL, to get his thoughts on the new deals for Tavares and Knies, who deserves the credit for the deals, tampering nuances in the NHL, and the potential Marner return from the Golden Knights. Next, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange (24:42) joins the host’s to analyze the timing of MLSE parting ways with Masai Ujiri, if the Raptors hopes for Giannis Antentokounmpo’s are over, what the Raptors President job actually entails, and where Ujiri could end up next.

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    49 min
  • Leafs Lock Knies and Tavares + Masai’s Legacy in Toronto
    Jun 30 2025

    Ben and Brent start the week heaping praise on John Tavares for taking a hometown discount to stay with the Maple Leafs for four more years. The duo discuss how Tavares’ new contract changes his legacy in Toronto before they turn their attention to the drama-free contract extension for 22-year-old Matthew Knies. Later, Ben and Brent hone in on reports of the Leafs and Golden Knights working towards a sign-and-trade for Mitch Marner, and the potential tampering accusation as reported by Sportnet’s Elliotte Friedman. To close the hour, they examine the departure of former Raptors President, Masai Ujiri, the legacy he built in Toronto, plus touch on the Blue Jays weekend at Fenway Park and Canada’s misstep at the CONCACAF Gold Cup (32:49).

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    51 min
  • Hall of Fame Reflections with Mats Sundin + Gausman's Response
    Jun 27 2025

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning connect with Maple Leafs legend, Mats Sundin! He begins with thoughts on his former teammate Alexander Mogilny, along with fellow competitors Zdeno Chara and Joe Thornton, following their inductions to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Mats also touches on Toronto's offseason decisions ahead and his memories of playing in Canadian markets. Later, former MLB catcher turned Sportsnet Blue Jays analyst, Caleb Joseph, shares his view on Kevin Gausman's response after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was hit by yet another pitch. The trio also dive into Gausman's strong eight innings of work, Max Scherzer's outlook after his promising return to the mound, and what's ahead for the Jays as their road trip continues into Fenway Park.

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    48 min
  • Treliving Talks Offseason + Baseball Retaliation
    Jun 27 2025

    Ben & Brent dive into the NHL as the draft kicks off tonight and free agency looms. They discuss the Maple Leafs’ GM's recent comments on key players like Marner, Tavares, and Knies. The duo then welcomes MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (26:47), who just returned from Italy, to dissect the Blue Jays-Guardians game, focusing on the "code" surrounding player hits and past incidents. They also explore potential trade deadline moves in the American League.

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    49 min
  • That’s Basbeall + Toronto “Sensitive”
    Jun 27 2025

    Ben & Brent discuss the Blue Jays' 6-0 series-clinching win over the Guardians in Cleveland. They highlight Kevin Gausman's impressive eight-inning performance and Chad Green's shutout. The hosts delve into the escalating tensions between the teams, sparked by Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being hit by a pitch for the second game in a row. They consider whether Vladdy might miss time for an upcoming series in Boston. The hour closes with a discussion on the NBA draft and the Pelicans' response to trade criticism, leading to a broader look at which Toronto sports teams are most affected by external opinions (27:24).

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    50 min
  • NHL News + State of the AL East
    Jun 26 2025

    Ben and Brent follow up on their conversation last hour with Nick Kypreos by continuing to discuss some news and notes from around the National Hockey League. They discuss two trades from the hockey world yesterday with Evander Kane heading to Vancouver and the start of a potential Sabres fire sale. B&B also get into reports on a new CBA shaping up earlier than expected between the NHL and NHLPA which could include more regular season games. To close out the show, the duo check in with MLB Network’s Adnan Virk (26:55) to take a quick look around the majors. They chat about Max Scherzer’s Blue Jays return, along with the state of the American League East and where Toronto’s divisional rivals currently stand.

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    47 min
  • Scherzer Chain Reaction + Leafs’ Big Question
    Jun 26 2025

    Ben & Brent discuss the Blue Jays and Max Scherzer's return, with insights from Sportsnet's Shi Davidi, who was at the game. They cover Scherzer's performance, expectations for his postseason contributions, and the impact on the pitching lineup. The duo then shifts to the Leafs ahead of the NHL draft and free agency, joined by Nick Kypreos (24:18) to tackle how the team can replace Marner and Tavares, and their playoff prospects.

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    50 min