The FAN Pregame

Dan Shulman joins JD, Blake and Ailish to discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s prolific offensive skill set, the Blue Jays facing early injury adversity, how Teoscar Hernandez’s absence impacts Guerrero’s protection in the lineup, Gabriel Moreno’s potential timeline for a Big League call up, and the team’s cautious approach with Hyun-jin Ryu (0:46). Later, Zach Lowe stops by to chat about what swayed his Rookie of the Year vote towards Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby’s recent return from injury and his usage for the playoffs, and the pressure facing James Harden as he enters his first post-season with the Sixers (24:53).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 affiliate.

Kevin O’Connor joins the show to discuss Scottie Barnes’ Rookie of the Year resume, if the Raptors are currently ahead of schedule in their window of contention, Pascal Siakam’s growth as a playmaker, and the Brooklyn Nets’ chances of making a deep playoff run (0:37). Then, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Blue Jays-Yankees series finale and Leafs-Capitals game, and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:42).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 affiliate.

Jeff Marek weighs in on Auston Matthews’ historic goal-scoring season, the diversity of Matthews’ offensive repertoire, and if Matthews can challenge Alex Ovechkin’s career goal-scoring output (0:22). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Clayton Kershaw getting pulled while pitching a perfect game on Wednesday and the Blue Jays shifting to a six-man rotation (27:39).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s three-homer performance against the Yankees, Teoscar Hernandez exiting Wednesday’s game due to injury, Charlie Montoyo’s handling of the situation, how Hernandez’s absence impacts the outfield, concerns about the team’s bench depth, and Jose Berrios bouncing back after his rough outing on Opening Day. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (33:42)! 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 affiliate.

Colby Armstrong stops by to chat about Evgeni Malkin's recent suspension for his cross-check to the face of Mark Borowiecki, the fresh vibe surrounding this year's Leafs team, and how the team's style of play will translate to the postseason (0:24). Afterwards, Jimmy "Jomboy" O'Brien discusses Alek Manoah's successful track record against the Yankees, Jose Berrios' past struggles against the Yankees, and Aaron Judge's contract situation with the Yankees (24:45).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 affiliate.

Nick Kypreos joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the Sabres on Tuesday, Auston Matthews’ pursuit of 60 goals, Michael Bunting’s offensive dry spell, and Matthew Knies’ reported desire to return to school (0:21). Afterwards, the team chats about the possibility of shifting William Nylander to the Leafs’ to line and the best line combinations for the postseason (21:56). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight’s Jays-Yankees game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (29:44).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 affiliate.

Tim Leiper phones in to chat about Yusei Kikuchi’s Blue Jays debut, Teoscar Hernandez’s growth as an outfielder, Jose Berrios looking to bounce back after his rough outing on Opening Day, and the team’s current assortment of catchers (0:20). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Nets’ victory over Cleveland in the play-in tournament, their chances of making a title run, and the Clippers’ dwindling championship window with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George (23:30).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss their first impressions of Yusei Kikuchi, the team’s compromised catching depth, and if Gabriel Moreno should be fast tracked to the Big Leagues. Afterwards, the team weighs in on the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the Sabres and Sheldon Keefe’s criticism of his team’s effort on Tuesday night (32:02). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (37:24)! 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 affiliate.

Mark Feinsand phones in to chat about Alek Manoah's reputation around MLB, the Jays having one of the most feared lineups in baseball, and Aaron Judge's decision to turn down a long-term contact extension prior to the season (1:28). Later, the team heads to the text line to entertain more comments and questions from listeners (20:38).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 affiliate.

Michael Grange stops by to chat about the Lakers' reported interest in pursuing Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, his latest piece on Pascal Siakam, and the Raptors' first-round playoff matchup against the Sixers (0:30). Afterwards, the group weighs in on Jack Campbell's latest injury concerns, tees up the betting lines for tonight's Leafs-Sabres game and Blue Jays-Yankees showdown, and assembles the daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:25).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 affiliate.

Ben Ennis stops by to chat about Alek Manoah’s success since breaking into the Big Leagues, Alejandro Kirk being thrust into a prominent role with Danny Jansen headed to the IL, Gabriel Moreno’s potential timeline for a promotion to the Jays’ roster, and the distribution of playing time at second base (0:28). Later, the team heads to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners, including emerging speculation about the Lakers’ interest in Nick Nurse (28:00).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Alek Manoah’s impressive outing against the Yankees, his case for being the Blue Jays’ new ace, his increased changeup usage, Santiago Espinal’s hot start to the season, and Danny Jansen landing on the IL. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (34:11)! 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 affiliate.

Justin Bourne joins the show to chat about Auston Matthews' impressive goal-scoring prowess, the versatility in his offensive repertoire, Timothy Liljegren being relegated to the press box, Ilya Lyubushkin's value on the blue line, and Matthews Knies' looming decision about joining the Maple Leafs or returning to Michigan (0:19). Later, Tim Micallef discusses his experience broadcasting from the field at Rogers Centre on Opening Day, the energy amongst the players, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s infectious personality and work ethic, Scottie Scheffler's win at The Masters, and Auston Matthews' historic goal-scoring session (30:13).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 affiliate.

Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to chat about the Blue Jays’ potent offence, the special vibe surrounding this Jays team, José Berríos' dismal outing on Opening Day, Hyun-jin Ryu’s meltdown on Sunday, and the distribution of playing time at second base between Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espinal (0:33). Later, the crew revisits their bets from the weekend and looks ahead to the Raptors’ first round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:19).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish share their thoughts on Auston Matthews becoming the first player since Mario Lemieux to score 50 goals in a 50-games span, what this milestone means for Matthews’ Hart candidacy, and his continued evolution as a two-way player (1:15). Afterwards, the team also chimes in on the fallout from Saturday’s UFC 273 card (17:28). Afterwards, Jason Sobel weighs in on Scottie Scheffler’s dominant victory at The Masters, his ascent to No. 1 in the World Golf Rankings, Tiger Woods’ showing in his return, and Rory McIlroy’s continued quest for a green jacket (32:50). 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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss their experience attending Opening Day at Rogers Centre, the unique buzz and optimism in the building, and their takeaways from this weekend’s season-opening series against the Rangers. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:01). 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 affiliate.

Dan Shulman joins the show to chat about the buzz surrounding Opening Day, the storylines he's most curious about heading into the season, the arrival of Matt Chapman, and what Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might do for an encore in 2022 (1:26). Afterwards, Dallas Braden chats about his excitement for Opening Day, Chapman's defensive prowess, Bo Bichette's growth at shortstop, José Berríos' Cy Young chances, and handicapping the AL East (26:10).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 affiliate.

John Gibbons phones in to chat about the Blue Jays’ promising outlook for the season, the team’s exciting young nucleus, what it’s like managing a contending team, and his favourite Opening Day memories (0:49). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Jays season opener and Raptors-Rockets game and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (23:54).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 affiliate.

Stephen Brunt joins the show to discuss what excites him most about Opening Day, the Blue Jays looking to build on their success from 2021, the organization’s willingness to spend, and the team’s improved rotation from the beginning of the 2021 season (0:24). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish share their takeaways from Tiger Woods’ opening round at Augusta (33:46). 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 affiliate.

Happy Opening Day! JD, Blake and Ailish discuss their biggest storylines for the Blue Jays’ 2022 season, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s MVP chances, regaining a genuine home field advantage, and the team’s starting rotation (4:45). Afterwards, the team shares their thoughts on Auston Matthews setting a new Maple Leafs single-season goals record and his chances of becoming a perennial 60-goal scorer (26:28). They also weigh in on Tiger Woods’ return at Augusta and his impressive play on day 1 of the tournament (33:26). Later, Ailish presents a special Opening Day edition of the A-List (42:34)! 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 affiliate.

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo stops by to chat about the perception of the Blue Jays' among national media, the excitement surrounding the team heading into 2022, the challenges posed by the AL East, the potential of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. emerging as the face of baseball, and Tiger Woods' chances of contending this week at Augusta (0:40). Ian Baker-Finch discusses Tiger' insistence on using metal spikes tis weekend at Augusta, the reception on Tour surrounding Tiger's return, and realistic expectations for Woods this weekend (27:30).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 affiliate.

Arden Zwelling phones in to chat about the new upgrades at Rogers Centre, what fans can expect when they get into the building on Opening Day, Nate Pearson’s latest setback and potential timeline for his return, Gabriel Moreno’s chances of being called up this season, and the Blue Jays’ management of Hyun-jin Ryu (1:58). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Leafs-Stars game and Raptors-Sixers matchup and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:10).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 affiliate.

Ben Ennis joins the show for the full hour! Ben weighs in on his favourite Jays props for the 2022 season, why Bo Bichette likely faces an uphill battle to garner MVP consideration, the team’s bullpen depth, Jose Ramirez’s extension with the Guardians, and the Jays’ lineup construction (0:37). Later, Ben discusses Tiger Woods’ return at The Masters and secondary storylines to follow this weekend at Augusta (31:42)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 affiliate..

On the eve of the Blue Jays’ season opener, JD, Blake and Ailish make their prop picks - some real, some fake - for the 2022 season, including Bo Bichette’s MVP odds, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s stolen bases threshold, and the club’s over-under win total (9:34). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (42:05)! 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 affiliate.

Ricky Romero stops by to chat about his Lakers fandom, what it's like getting the ball on Opening Day, José Berríos getting the nod for Friday's opener, expectations for Berríos this season, Alek Manoah looking to build off his impressive rookie campaign, and Nate Pearson missing the start of the season due to mono (0:41). Next, the morning crew reacts to the news that José Ramírez has signed a five-year, $124M extension with Cleveland (22:40). To wrap, Mitch Marner's personal performance coach, Dan Noble, phones in to talk about training with Mitch, and how he responded last summer after the Leafs' disappointing playoff loss (32:49).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 affiliate.

Nick Kypreos gives his thoughts on the Leafs failing to protect a 5-1 lead against Florida, Jake Muzzin’s return to the lineup, Mitch Marner’s importance to driving the Leafs’ offence, and if Toronto is capable of adapting their style to win in the playoffs (0:26). Later, Sam McKee stops by to share his best bets for The Masters, and the team assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (28:26).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 affiliate.

The morning team discusses the Raptors officially securing a playoff berth, whether Toronto should rest their starters before the postseason, and lingering concerns about Fred VanVleet’s injury situation (1:14). Then, the crew chats about Nate Pearson being diagnosed with mono and his history of bad injury luck since his initial foray into the Big Leagues (20:33). Afterwards, David Feherty stops by to discuss Tiger Woods’ likely return this week at The Masters, his incredible road to recovery, Tiger’s chances of making the cut this weekend, and why Corey Conners’ game is well-suited at Augusta (27:40).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Leafs’ collapse against the Panthers, Erik Kallgren’s injury, concerns about the team’s backup goalie situation, how the Leafs would match up against Florida in a playoff series, and Mitch Marner's dominant play this season. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (31:52)! 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 affiliate.

Kris Versteeg stops by to chat about Steven Stamkos’ comments about the frustration of falling shy of major goal-scoring milestones, the special chemistry between Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, and the pressure on Sheldon Keefe to make swift adjustments during a playoff series (0:32). Afterwards, the crew heads back to the text line to field more questions and comments from listeners (23:13).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 affiliate.

Jon Morosi discusses the Guardians’ contract talks with José Ramírez, the Blue Jays’ continued interest in pursuing a trade for Ramírez, Gabriel Moreno’s potential timeline to reach the Big Leagues, and why many pundits around baseball are bullish on the Blue Jays’ World Series chances (0:47). Later, the team tees up the betting lines for tonight’s Raptors-Hawks game and Leafs-Panthers showdown, and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:20).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 affiliate.

Jeff Marek on the Leafs asserting themselves as one of the top teams in the NHL and Auston Matthews’ emergence as the front runner for the Hart Trophy (0:32). Then, JD, Blake and Ailish chat about Magic Johnson’s criticism of the Lakers and what the future might hold for LeBron James (16:07). Later, the team heads to the text line to field questions and comments from listeners (25:23).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Auston Matthews’ hat-trick last night against the Lightning, the dominance of the Leafs’ top line, whether this year’s team is different from years’ past, and Toronto’s recent stretch of success against top-tier opponents (1:06). Then, the team chats about Kansas’ historic second-half comeback to defeat North Carolina in the National Championship Game (23:50). Afterwards, Ailish takes the reins for her daily edition of the A-List (40:11)! 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 affiliate.

Justin Bourne stops by to discuss the Leafs’ litmus test Monday night against Tampa, John Tavares’ recent offensive resurgence, Jack Campbell’s future beyond this season, Auston Matthews’ historic goal-scoring output, his defensive warts over the past few games, Toronto’s strong special teams play, and the team’s potential blue line pairings upon Jake Muzzin’s return (0:17). To wrap, Alvin Williams joins the show to chat about Kyle Lowry’s chances of getting a statue in Toronto, his impact on this year’s Heat team, and why Fred VanVleet has been the Raptors’ ideal successor to Lowry (27:38).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 affiliate.

Michael Grange joins the show to comment on Kyle Lowry’s special Toronto homecoming, how he’s matured throughout his career, Lowry’s lasting impact on elevating the Raptors to prominence, and the organization’s transition to the post-Lowry era (2:33). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the legalization of sports betting in Ontario and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:41).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 affiliate.

The morning crew discusses Jack Campbell’s return to the Leafs’ lineup this past weekend, Jake Muzzin inching closer to a return, where he fits on the blue line and who might be the odd man out (4:16). Later, Bob Harig chats about Tiger Woods trending towards a possible return at Augusta, the veil of secrecy surrounding Tiger’s injuries, Phil Mickelson’s absence from The Masters, and the parity within the field at this year’s tournament (29:14).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 affiliate.

Blake details his experience attending last night’s Raptors-Heat game and covering Kyle Lowry’s return to Toronto (1:02). Then, the team weighs in on the Raptors’ touching tribute to Lowry, the reception from fans at Scotiabank Arena, his lasting impact on the franchise, and Fred VanVleet’s quest to carve out his own legacy (4:44). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (35:44)! 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 affiliate.

Anthony Stewart stops by to discuss Wayne Simmonds’ response last night after being a healthy scratch against Boston, William Nylander’s improved play, Alex Kerfoot finding a home on the second line with John Tavares, and Ilya Mikheyev’s breakout (0:14). Afterwards, former Raptors guard C.J. Miles discusses his experience playing with Kyle Lowry in Toronto, Lowry’s lasting influence on the Raptors’ current core, Pascal Siakam’s ascent to stardom, which team might pose the toughest challenge for the Raptors in a first round playoff series, and how the NBA game has evolved over the past few years (22:59).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 affiliate.

Jackie Redmond on WrestleMania 38, which match she’s most excited to watch, Auston Matthews reaching the 50-goal plateau, the front runners for the Hart Trophy, and the Leafs finding their stride leading into the playoffs (1:34). Later, the team reacts to the news that Charlie Montoyo has signed a contract extension with the Blue Jays and what it means for his long-term job security (26:34). The crew also discusses the betting lines for tonight’s Raptors-Magic game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (31:35).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 affiliate.

Kaitlyn McGrath phones in to give her thoughts on Jordan Romano’s bizarre ankle injury, Jose Berríos being named the Jays’ Opening Day starter, how the rest of the rotation lines up, Hyun-Jin Ryu’s spring thus far and the pressure on him to rebound after an inconsistent 2021 season, and Charlie Montoyo hinting that yesterday’s lineup might resemble the batting order for next Friday’s season opener (0:25). Later, the team closes out the hour by discussing Kyle Lowry’s impending return to Toronto this weekend, where the Raptors would be with Lowry still on their roster, and Precious Achiuwa’s current value to the Raptors (40:40).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 affiliate.

Ailish discusses her experience attending last night’s Leafs-Jets game and the vibe at Scotiabank Arena as Auston Matthews notched his 50th goal of the season. Then, the team discusses Matthews’ case for the Hart Trophy, the Leafs displaying impressive poise to rally from a 2-0 deficit on Thursday, William Nylander’s improved play over the past two games, Ilya Mikheyev’s emergence on the second line, and Timothy Liljegren’s improved confidence playing alongside Mark Giordano (6:54). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (26:47)! 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 affiliate.

James Sharman phones in to chat about Canada not fielding their A-side during last night's qualifying finale against Panama, Ismael one seeing his first action, and how John Herdman might approach the next few months in preparation for the World Cup (1:05). To wrap, Haas F1 Team Principal Guenther Steiner stops by to chat about the popularity of Netflix's Drive to Survive series, what it's like filming, reuniting with Kevin Magnussen, the team's turnaround this season under F1's new regulations, and the growth of F1 in North America (22:46).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 affiliate.

Nick Kypreos joins JD, Blake and Ailish to chat about Taylor Hall's $5,000 fine for his hit on Ilya Lyubushkin, Mark Giordano's future beyond this season, his influence on the blue line, Colin Blackwell's positive impact on the fourth line, and Ilya Mikehyev finding his comfort zone alongside John Tavares (0:40). Afterwards, Cabbie stops by to discuss Ailish chirping JD as a bettor she doesn't trust, and the team also assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (31:05).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 affiliate.

Jason Bukala joins the show to discuss his scouting report on newly-signed Leafs forward Nick Abruzzese, his assessment of highly-touted prospect Matthew Knies, and how Knies’ skill set might translate to the NHL (0:56). Next, David Thorpe weighs in on Scottie Barnes’ Rookie of the Year candidacy, the correlation between jazz and basketball, Barnes’ progression throughout his rookie year, and Nick Nurse’s impressive track record of developing young talent (24:46). Later, the team closes out the hour by discussing Bruce Arians shifting into a front office role with the Buccaneers and Todd Bowles being tabbed as the team’s next head coach (41:15).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Canada’s 1-nil loss to Panama in the final match of their World Cup qualifying campaign. Then, the team weighs in on the Raptors’ blowout win over the Timberwolves, Nick Nurse’s decision to bench Scottie Barnes at the start of the second half, and Taylor Hall being issued a $5,000 fine for his incident with Ilya Lyubushkin (5:30). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (32:25)! 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 affiliate.

Justin Bourne joins the show to discuss the Leafs’ dominant performance against the Bruins, the team’s balanced offensive output throughout the lineup, Mark Giordano’s steady presence on the back end, the lack of chemistry between John Tavares and William Nylander, and the Leafs displaying maturity against Boston (1:09). Afterwards, Tim Bontemps stops by to chat about his straw poll for NBA MVP, Pascal Siakam’s chances of being an All-NBA selection this year, and Scottie Barnes’ Rookie of the Year candidacy (32:05).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 affiliate.

Luke Fox stops by to chat about Petr Mrázek’s history of groin injuries, Mark Giordano helping Timothy Liljegren elevate his game, Jake Muzzin’s injury status and his future beyond this season, and Wayne Simmonds being removed from the lineup (0:29). Later, the team chats about Justin Bieber getting booed at a concert in Montreal after chirping Canadiens fans (28:36). Then, JD, Blake and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight’s Raptors-Timberwolves game and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (32:08).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 affiliate.

Ben Nicholson-Smith checks in from Dunedin to discuss position battles in camp, the team’s pitching depth, and the organization’s plans for renovating Rogers Centre (0:47). Later, JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Tim Bontemps’ latest straw poll for NBA MVP, Nikola Jokic’s case to win back-to-back MVP awards, Joel Embiid’s candidacy, and Cade Cunningham potentially closing the gap on Scottie Barnes and Evan Mobley for Rookie of the Year (25:38).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Maple Leafs’ 6-4 win over the Bruins on Tuesday, Ilya Lyubushkin and Petr Mrazek sustaining injuries, the Leafs showing signs of maturity and composure, Toronto having the best line in a potential playoff series against Boston, and Mark Giordano’s calming presence on the blue line (1:45). Later, the team dives into their daily edition of the A-List (38:20)!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 affiliate.

Nick Foligno joins the show to reflect on his time in Toronto, and chat about tonight’s matchup against the Leafs, his pursuit of a Stanley Cup with the Bruins, and Brad Marchand’s special skill set (0:36). Later, the crew heads back to the text line to field more comments and questions from listeners (23:55).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 affiliate.

Steve Dangles joins JD, Blake and Ailish for a special edition of the Leafs concern index, where the crew evaluates some of the team’s most pressing issues, including William Nylander’s demotion down the lineup, Jake Muzzin’s injury status, and Petr Mrázek’s inconsistency (0:14). Later the team assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:52).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 affiliate.