Épisodes

  • A Legacy Defining Weekend for the Leafs w/Jason Bukala and Luke Fox
    May 16 2025

    JD opens the show with his thoughts ahead of a pivotal Game 6 for the Maple Leafs down in Florida, before being joined by Luke Fox, Sportsnet NHL writer, to discuss how this series has swung towards the Panthers, Auston Matthews' underwhelming playoff performances throughout his career, how the Leafs can even the series and bring it back to Toronto for Game 7, what lineup changes could give them the best chance, and what it all means for Mitch Marner's future (00:00). Later, JD breaks down the latest Blue Jays' loss to the Rays, the inconsistencies on the mound for Kevin Gausman, and Anthony Santander at the plate (47:33). Then, Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala joins JD to continue the conversation on the Leafs-Panthers series including how Florida has found their momentum after two early losses, what the Leafs can do to get back on their game, and the difference between skill and will in the postseason (51:49). Finally, JD and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:30:54).

    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 h et 37 min
  • A Brand New Low for the Leafs w/ James Mirtle + Blake Wheeler on What Just Happened and If Anything Can Change
    May 15 2025

    JD reacts to the putrid performance from the Maple Leafs in their 6-1 loss to the Florida Panthers in Game 5 (00:00). The Athletic's James Mirtle joins JD to break down what went wrong for the Leafs and how Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews shrunk again (10:00). JD and James also peak ahead to the potential off-season outlook for Marner and the Leafs. Blake Wheeler, 16-year NHL forward and former Winnipeg Jets captain, joins JD to analyze the mindset required from a top line, what he saw from Matthews and Marner, the value in splitting them up, being open to change as a star player, if the Panthers have any vulnerabilities, and how being a captain impacts your day-to-day (53:00). The show ends with lingering Leafs thoughts (1:28:00).

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    1 h et 38 min
  • The Leafs' Incredible Opportunity w/ Jackie Redmond + Breaking Down Woll, Bobrovsky and What to Look for in Net w/ Jake Allen
    May 14 2025

    JD prepares for a pivotal Game 5 between the Maple Leafs and Panthers in Toronto and looks at the lack of production from the Leafs' best players (00:00). Jackie Redmond from NHL on TNT and the NHL Network joins the show to discuss Mitch Marner's attitude through a stretch of adversity, whether or not the momentum will carry over throughout this series, the pressure on Marner and Auston Matthews to play well and move on, and the areas that should give Toronto the most confidence (11:07). Jake Allen, New Jersey Devils' goaltender and Sportsnet analyst, jumps on with JD to break down the goaltending performances by Joseph Woll since being forced into the series for Toronto, how to gauge a goalie's confidence level when watching their play, the up-and-down play of Panthers' goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, and the playoff struggles of Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg (54:16). Finally, JD dives into the NBA Playoffs and the Thunder's Game 5 win over the Nuggets, before he and the producers take a look at “What We Missed” (01:17:37).

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    1 h et 37 min
  • The Raptors Gut Punch, Lottery Problems and What Now w/ Joseph Casciario + Leafs Pressure Gauge w/ Ben Ennis
    May 13 2025

    JD is joined by Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, to mull through the dissapointment of the Raptors ending up with the ninth pick in the NBA draft lottery and the Dallas Mavericks luck landing the first overall pick (00:00). The duo then debate if the Blue Jays front office might now be the most-hated by their own fan base and the hope in Addison Barger (20:00). Finally, JD and Ben explain why Auston Matthews has the most pressure of any Maple Leaf (35:00). Joseph Casciaro, lead NBA and Raptors reporter at theScore, joins JD to get into if the NBA has a problem with the lottery odds, what some good tweaks might be, what directions the Raptors can choose from here, and what blockbuster moves might be on the off-season horizon (53:00). JD reacts to news that Anthony Stolarz' is back on the ice at practice.

    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 h et 38 min
  • The Leafs' Uncomfortable Familiar Story and How It Changes w/ Kris Versteeg and Mike Futa
    May 12 2025

    JD gives his thoughts following the Maple Leafs' two losses to the Panthers down in Florida over the weekend, drawing their second round series at two (00:00). Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, joins the show to break down the stars' struggles, Matthew Knies' break through as a playoff performer, the importance of matchups to create more offence, how Craig Berube should adjust to the momentum swing, and the unflappability of William Nylander (09:04). JD shares a note from Auston Matthews' first professional playoff experience in Zurich (49:51). Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show, jumps on with JD to continue the conversation around the Leafs, the differences between Games 3 & 4, the importance for Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner to produce offensively, Joseph Woll's ability to settle into the series, and the likelihood Max Domi receives supplemental discipline for his hit on Aleksander Barkov (51:31). Finally, JD details his time in Montreal for UFC 315, before getting into “What We Missed” (01:29:56).

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    1 h et 37 min
  • Have the Leafs Done Enough to Change the Off-Season w/ Frank Seravalli + Curtis Granderson on Devers, the AL East and Playing in Toronto + Ryan Goins
    May 9 2025

    JD teases the Maple Leafs' weekend in Florida with a chance to return home with a Conference Finals berth (00:00). Frank Seravalli (10:00), hockey insider and president of content at Daily Faceoff, discusses why he chose the Panthers to beat the Leafs, William Nylander's contract value and the decline in Auston Matthews' production. JD and Frank also debate how the Leafs can judge their core and if Matthew Knies is a NHL unicorn. Former MLB all-star and MLB analyst at TBS, Curtis Granderson, gives his thoughts on the tension between the Boston Red Sox and Rafael Devers, if the American League East is the worst division, the Blue Jays' outlook when it feels like Groundhog Day, and his experiences as a Toronto Blue Jay (51:00). Ryan Goins, former Toronto Blue Jay and current Los Angeles Angels infield coach, joins the show to chat about players getting called up from the minors at younger ages, how development has taken a back seat to results, fun memories from the 2015 Jays season and being a professional athlete in Toronto (1:21:30).

    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.

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    1 h et 38 min
  • Embrace the Hope. How the Leafs Ended up 2-0 and the Near Future in Net w/ James Mirtle and Carter Hutton
    May 8 2025

    JD feels the "force" shift in the Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Playoff run (00:00). James Mirtle (7:00), senior NHL writer at The Athletic, joins JD to delve into the Leafs commanding 2-0 series lead against the Florida Panthers. JD and James get into the series' biggest surprise, Auston Matthews' lack of goal scoring, how Craig Berube has excelled in Toronto and earned his players' trust, the post-whistle battle and the latest on Anthony Stolarz' health. JD then expresses his sorrow for another heartbreaking Blue Jays loss (45:00). Former NHL goaltender, Carter Hutton, joins JD to evaluate Joseph Woll's performance thus far, how goaltending permeates through the team, what can factor in a goaltenders focus, the concern level for Sergei Bobrovsky, and Stolarz' not travelling to Florida (52:30). JD ends the show with a Mikko Rantanen discussion.

    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 h et 37 min
  • Leafs-Panthers Success Factors, P.A. Parenteau on What Toronto Can Roll Over From Game 1 + Ben Ennis on What’s Actually Good for the Jays
    May 7 2025

    JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, break down the Blue Jays' loss to the Angels in Anaheim. They discuss the underperforming offence, where the Jays' fit within the AL East, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s impact following his mega-contract signing, pressure on the back of the bullpen, and what can be done to turn it all around. (00:00) After the break, JD and Ben look ahead to Leafs-Panthers Game 2 at Scotiabank Arena and the pulse of the city compared to other Canadian markets (40:04). Later, former Maple Leafs forward, P.A. Parenteau, joins the show to chat about his time with the Leafs, the energy in the building for playoff games in Toronto and Montreal, the response to Sam Bennett taking out Anthony Stolarz, and playing with John Tavares (49:09). Finally, JD takes a look at his keys for the Leafs in Game 2 against Florida (01:18:57).

    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 h et 36 min