The FAN Pregame

JD, Blake and Justin discuss the Raptors getting back to their winning ways, snapping a three-game losing streak by beating the Spurs in San Antonio, denying Gregg Popovich from becoming the NBA's all-time leader in coaching wins in the process. They debate whether or not either the team would do a Pascal Siakam - Dejounte Murray trade right now, where in the 2016 NBA Draft Fred VanVleet would go in a redraft, and if the Thaddeus Young trade was a win or not for the team (0:28). Afterwards, the A-List takes a detour into the MLB labour negotiations, and how the International Draft is now a sticking point (40:48).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 current roster construction of the Leafs, whether or not Kyle Dubas has to reward one of the best seasons in franchise history by making a trade for a difference maker to shore up roster holes, and if what the Leafs are doing offensively is sustainable in the playoffs (1:10). Afterwards, Mike Florio stops by to discuss the big Seattle-Denver trade in the NFL, where the roots for a Russell Wilson trade may have begun, revisiting 'Let Russ Cook', and whether or not Tom Brady might actually play after all in 2022 (28:10).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.

JD, Blake and Justin chat with Ross Tucker on the turbulent day around the NFL, Russell Wilson's potential longevity on a rejuvenated Denver squad, if the price tag is worth it, and if the Broncos were the only destination Wilson really wanted to go to (0:27). They also discuss Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley getting suspended for gambling by the NFL (18:45). To wrap, the morning crew previews Raptors - Spurs from a betting perspective, and get into the Wake and Rake (33:47)!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.

JD, Blake and Justin bring on Sportsnet's Jeff Marek to debate the merits of Auston Matthews vs. Igor Shesterkin in the Hart Trophy race, and how to differentiate between a skater and a goaltender in what they do when they're on the ice (0:48). Afterwards, they discuss the MLB and Players' Association keeping everyone up until the wee hours of the morning, as the International Draft and Competitive Balance Tax continue to be hang-ups (27:00). Plus, fresh off a Jackie Moon appearance in last night's Warriors - Clippers game, the guys debate the best Will Ferrell movies (36:28).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 Justin get into all the feelings after Seahawks QB Russell Wilson is traded in a blockbuster deal to the Denver Broncos for a bevy of draft picks and players (0:27). JD talks about watching Wilson play for his favourite franchise for years, and going through the five stages of grief after seeing the trade come through (8:46). Plus, the Leafs win a high-scoring affair vs. the Kraken, courtesy of Auston Matthews being his incredibly dominant self (19:58), and another edition of the A-List (40:12).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.

Mike Futa phones in to discuss Mark Giordano's potential as a trade target for the Leafs, Josh Manson's possible fit on Toronto's blue line, his evaluation of Nick Robertson, and Jack Campbell's recent struggles after a hot start to the year (0:25). To wrap up, JD, Blake and Justin take listener texts on more potential trades for the Leafs, and if any trade out there will raise the team's ceiling (24:25).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.

Jackie Redmond stops by to debate the Hart Trophy race that has seemingly been narrowed to Auston Matthews vs. Igor Shesterkin, and what a goaltender has to do in order to be considered as 'valuable' as a skater like Matthews (0:42). They also discuss the inherent bias that exists when discussing two MVP candidates in major markets like Toronto and New York (12:12). Afterwards, the morning team assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:19).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.

The morning crew gets into the recent proposed rule changes in baseball, including larger bases and banning the shift, and bring on Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss and get an update on the MLB lockout (0:13). They break down what will happen on-field without shifts, and which Blue Jays might be affected statistically by the rule change. Afterwards, the guys head to the text line and answer your questions about the Knicks, gambling in sports, and Nick Robertson (27:13).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.

JD, Blake and Justin break down another high-scoring affair by the Leafs, as Auston Matthews hits 40 goals on the season and continues to solidify his case for the Hart Trophy (with Igor Shesterkin hot on his heels) (0:53). They get into the good (Mitch Marner) and the bad (John Tavares taking two penalties), and once again have a discussion on Leafs goaltending. Plus, an A-List discussion on Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley being suspended for a year by the NFL for gambling on games (34:48).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 and comments on the recent stretch of play by the Leafs, including how much faith he has in Jack Campbell, and a discussion on popular trade targets like Ben Chiarot and JT Miller (0:26). Plus, Bourne breaks down the 'Michigan', where Auston Matthews falls as an all-time Toronto Maple Leaf, and whether or not he'll soon be the team's captain (13:44). Afterwards, ESPN's Tim Bontemps discusses the contenders/pretenders within the Eastern Conference, if Miami or Philadelphia have enough pieces to keep Milwaukee from a second consecutive NBA Finals, and the outside view of the Raptors (29:08).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.

JD, Blake and Justin bring on DailyFaceoff.com's Frank Seravalli to take a tour around the NHL and look at the various players available that the Leafs might be interested in. Marc-Andre Fleury, Braden Holtby, Mark Giordano, and Jakob Chychrun are all names discussed with Frank, and how Toronto's goaltending issues need to be a priority at the deadline (1:07). Later, Friday's Wake and Rake cashes in a big way and the trio builds out Monday's bets (29:12).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 Justin get into the Raptors' recent struggles as the losses continue to mount without key players available. They break down the shooting slump by Gary Trent Jr., the ability of Pascal Siakam to elevate the play of those around him, and the still-terrific season by rookie Scottie Barnes (1:03). Afterwards, the trio discusses UFC 272, manufactured drama between Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, and the lack of stars in the UFC lineup (38:50).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 Justin recap the weekend of sports and kick things off by discussing the struggles of Jack Campbell in another high-scoring affair - this time with the Vancouver Canucks - and how Leafs' defence is struggling without Jake Muzzin (7:55). They also get into the goaltending market ahead of the trade deadline, and discuss what Kyle Dubas' priority will have to be in a few weeks (23:10). Plus, the A-List (44:36)!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.

Ron MacLean joins the show to talk about the Leafs' tough night against the Sabres, how the team is covered, why Sheldon Keefe might be trying different looks, the pressure of playing goaltender, and Rogers Hometown Hockey heading back on the road (0:28). Afterwards, Ariel Helwani and JD trade their usual barbs, then he rips into the promotion of UFC 272's Covington vs. Masvidal battle, and what the future holds for both fighters (25:37). 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.

Amy Audibert stops by to chat about another win over the Raptors by Dwane Casey and the Pistons, Pascal Siakam's struggles since the All-Star break, if there's any cause for concern, and what she's liked from Precious Achiuwa’s game (0:43). Next, JD, Blake and Justin discuss how the Leafs and Raptors are covered, and whether the Raps get more leeway when struggling (15:11). Afterwards, the morning team puts together their daily Wake and Rake parlay with Coolbet's Kris Abbott (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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Justin dig in on the Leafs and take a deep dive into the current goaltending struggles, and whether Campbell or Mrazek will win the job (0:25). Then they discuss Sheldon Keefe’s candor in post-game interviews, how it’s different compared to other coaches, and wonder how much he is to blame for the team’s defensive issues (11:28). Next, #1 Welterweight contender Colby Covington joins the show ahead of his headlining bout versus Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 (26:10). Finally, the morning crew discusses if this matchup is overhyped, debate the merits of the way Covington and Masvidal have promoted the fight, and talk about the current lack of compelling stars in the sport (34:45).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.

JD, Blake and Justin chat about the Raptors falling again to to Dwane Casey and the Pistons, evaluate why can’t Nick Nurse beat Casey and how much it bothers him, and the Raptors' comeback in the 4th, before looking back at Casey’s dismissal in Toronto, evaluating his performance as Pistons coach and his future (2:03). Then they discuss whether there's anything to Pascal Siakam’s struggles post All-Star break, and with Scottie Barnes lining up against Cade Cunningham, Jalen Suggs, and Evan Mobley, the guys re-draft the top of last year’s NBA draft (20:53). To finish the hour, it's the A-List (38:48).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 joins the show to discus what it’s like the day after getting torched, trade deadline anxieties as a player, the Leafs handling of Nick Robertson, how Rasmus Sandin has been dealing with pressure in Toronto, playing both the left and right side on defence, how Sandin impressed him with his post game comments following a tough game, and what impresses him most about Michael Bunting (0:35). Then Alvin Williams comments on the Raptors' matchup with Dwane Casey and the Pistons, Malachi Flynn's play as of late, what he brings to the second unit, the tear Scottie Barnes has been on, where he fits in the Rookie of the Year race, and what Thad Young brings to the team (24:47). To wrap, Blake and Justin touch on Mitch Marner hitting 400 games as a Leaf (41:04).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 affiliate.

Nick Kypreos phones in to talk about whether this is the worst Leafs loss of the season, defensive issues that Sheldon Keefe needs to clean up, why a Sandin-Rielly pairing can't work, the continued struggles of the Tavares-Nylander line, and why the team's use of Nick Robertson is not helping increase his trade value (1:06). Afterwards, Blake and Justin go over last night's bets and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:37).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 stops by to give his take on MLB's labour situation, how different this stoppage is compared to the 1994 stoppage, why it's important to get a deal done before Jackie Robinson day April 15 (the 75th anniversary of his debut), Mike Trout's comments on the lockout, and reasons for optimism (0:49). Next, CBS Sports' James Herbert weighs in on James Harden's play since being traded to Philadelphia, who the MVP favourite should be right now, Kevin Durant’s return to the Nets who have slid down to eighth in the East, and Scottie Barnes' emergence (26:22).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 and Justin recap the Leafs' 5-1 loss to the Sabres Wednesday night, and discuss Toronto getting booed off the ice in their first game in front of fans in 81 days, the team's defensive issues, the blue line pairings and struggles of Sandin-Rielly, Petr Mrazek's tough night in net, if the goaltender stared down Rasmus Sandin, if Jack Campbell gets the start Saturday, and John Tavares' goalless streak hitting 14 games (1:04). Later, it's the A-List which includes: can the Kraken salvage their season with a successful trade deadline, and what are the chances the Golden Knights could miss the playoffs (32:53)?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.

Ben Ennis joins the show to discuss the animosity between MLB and the MLPBA, the challenge of getting small market owners to sign off on a new CBA, and why this lockout is especially unnerving for Blue Jays fans (0:26). To wrap, Jordan Romano weighs in on MLB cancelling games, being stuck in limbo waiting for a resolution, and the potential long-term impact of these contentious negotiations on the future of baseball (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 affiliate.

David Amber stops by to dive into the biggest questions surrounding the Leafs with a special segment of "overrated or underrated", and also weighs in on Alex Ovechkin being thrust into the spotlight given his longtime support of Vladimir Putin (0:27). Afterwards, the morning team tees up the betting odds for tonight's Leafs-Sabres game, and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:35).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.

Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the morning show to discuss Rob Manfred announcing the cancellation of regular season games after yesterday's failed CBA talks, the false optimism that was conveyed in the 24 hours leading up to Tuesday's deadline, how the lockout is affecting the Blue Jays, and when the PA and league may reconvene to resume negotiations (1:42). Later, the morning crew chats about the Raptors' thrilling win over the Nets, the return of full capacity crowds at Scotiabank Arena, Goran Dragić getting jeered by Raptors fans, and Malachi Flynn making a strong case for a more consistent role in the rotation (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.

JD, Blake and Justin discuss MLB and the MLBPA failing to strike a deal on a new CBA before yesterday's 5pm deadline, Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments in wake of the stalled negotiations, and the residual effects on fan support in baseball (0:50). Later, it's an abbreviated version of the A-List (45:40). 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.

Craig Simpson joins the show to talk about what it's like working with Justin's dad, Chris Cuthbert, John Tavares' performance on Monday, the Leafs' response to Tom Wilson's altercation with Tavares, Sheldon Keefe shuffling his blue line pairings, and the need to add more depth on the back end before the trade deadline (0:18). To wrap, the morning team heads to the text line to field more comments and questions from listeners (26:26).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.

Steve Valiquette joins the show to weigh in on the Leafs' goaltending situation, Jack Campbell's unprecedented regression over the past two months, stylistic concerns about Campbell and Petr Mrazek, and if the Leafs should entertain pursuing a goalie on the trade market (0:38). Later, the crew chats about their bets from last night, handicap the betting odds for today's MLB-MLBPA CBA talks, and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (28:22).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 weighs in on the Raptors' blowout win over the Nets on Monday night, Scottie Barnes' career-best performance, and Malachi Flynn getting a start in the absence of Fred VanVleet (0:40). Later, JD, Blake and Justin head to the text line to answer questions from listeners (36:04).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 affiliate.

JD, Blake and Justin discuss MLB and the MLBPA inching closer towards a new CBA after a marathon day of negotiations on Monday, John Tavares showing signs of breaking out of his slump, Justin Holl's strong performance on the blue line, and Petr Mrazek potentially earning extended looks as the Leafs' primary goaltender (1:14). Later, it's a short A-List (47:18).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Justin Bourne joins the show to chat about Sheldon Keefe's decision to start Jack Campbell on Saturday night, Timothy Liljegren inheriting an expanded role on the Leafs' banged up blue line, finding the ideal D-partner for Morgan Rielly, John Tavares' prolonged slump, and the potential acquisition cost of a defenceman (1:00). To wrap, Kevin Woodley comments on Jack Campbell's regression over the pas couple of months, his confidence issues, and Petr Mrazek's chances of usurping Campbell down the stretch (28:39).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.

Wayne Gretzky joins the show to weigh in on the Leafs' 10-7 win over the Red Wings, how Sheldon Keefe might handle things after that wild outing, his impression of the Leafs' top line, the team's search for playoff success, Toronto's goaltending situation, where he sees Auston Matthews in the Hart Trophy race, John Tavares' struggles, his feeling that Mitch Marner will be able to maintain his level of play in the postseason, and the IIHF's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine (5:36). Afterwards, the morning crew puts together their daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:08).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.

JD, Blake and Justin discuss the Raptors' back-to-back losses coming out of the All-Star break, the battle for playoff positioning in the East, Thaddeus Young's increased involvement over the weekend and concerns over Khem Birch's lineup fit (0:53). Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith chats about whether a new CBA will be reached between MLB/MLBPA before today's league-imposed deadline, the biggest areas of concern between the two sides, and if baseball is at risk of alienating fans (29:38).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 and Blake host alongside Justin Cuthbert. The team chats about the Leafs' wild 10-7 win over the Red Wings Saturday, Sheldon Keefe's handling of the team's goaltending situation, Jack Campbell's prolonged slump, and the pressure facing Kyle Dubas to supplement his depleted blue line (1:24). Later, it's the A-list sans Ailish which includes: Kris Abbott's success in Vegas, the Carabao Cup final, and the Canadian senior men's national basketball team's 4-0 record thus far in FIBA World Cup qualifying (40:05).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.

Marie-Philip Poulin joins the show to discuss what it was like competing in Beijing without fans or family present, her knack for coming up clutch in big moments, the special dynamic of this year's Olympic team, the program's four-year quest for redemption after losing to Team USA in 2018, and the state of women's hockey in Canada (0:27). Afterwards, Jim Bowden stops by to chat about the ongoing negotiations between MLB and the MLBPA, why the Blue Jays are primed for championship contention, and potential moves the team could make once a new CBA is reached (23:58).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 phones in to chat about Auston Matthews' candidacy for the Hart Trophy, his continued growth as a two-way player, and Sheldon Keefe adopting a hot hand approach with his goaltenders (0:45). Later, Pat Gregoire stops by to tee up the betting lines for tonight's Raptors-Hornets matchup, and the crew assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:05).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.

Jorge Masvidal joins the show to chat about his upcoming fight against Colby Covington at UFC 272, and how his relationship with Covington has spiraled from friends to foes (1:52). Later, the team discusses the Raptors' return from the All-Star Break, and the most intriguing storylines for the second half of the season (33:20).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.

JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Auston Matthews' dominant performance against the Wild on Thursday, his case for the Hart Trophy, and which goaltender should get the start Saturday vs. Detroit (4:30). To wrap, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: Bronny James' impressive NIL deal, Alek Manoah's Twitter feud, and more (32:32). 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 Mirtle joins the show to comment on the Leafs' goaltending situation, the holes on the blueline, Jack Campbell's contract, Rasmus Sandin being thrust into a bigger role, and potential deadline fits (0:26). Afterwards, the group looks at NBA storylines for the second half of the season (36:00).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.

Andrew Raycroft phones in to discuss Jack Campbell's recent struggles, his personal experience dealing with media scrutiny during his tenure in Toronto, the value of goaltending in today's NHL, and teams investing goaltending tandems (0:34). Afterwards, the team tees up the betting lines for Leafs-Wild and they assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:33).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 joins the show to discuss Jake Muzzin heading to LTIR, the Leafs being up against the cap, whether the salary cap is healthy for the NHL, and the fickle nature of evaluating goaltending in the league (0:31). Later, Natalie Spooner stops by to discuss the gold medal celebrations in Beijing, her viral pre-game quote before the gold medal final against Team USA, and the group's commitment to redemption after coming away with silver in 2018 (26:33).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 indulges in a special edition of the "Blake Bag", responding to listener questions about the Raptors, which include whether the org. should've signed or could use the buyout market to sign a traditional centre, and the team's philosophical approach on where they are in their winning cycle (7:10). Afterwards, it's Ailish's A-List which takes a look at the number two-Kevin Fiala connection, and more (37:36).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.

Rick Tocchet joins the show to chat about his experience coaching Ilya Lyubushkin in Arizona, his fit alongside Rasmus Sandin, the Leafs' need for more leadership, and Michael Bunting's breakout season (1:32). Afterwards, Ernie Johnson stops by to discuss covering All-Star weekend in Cleveland, the league's 75th anniversary team, the Lakers' dysfunction this season, and what Chris Paul's injury means for the Suns (23:25).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.

Nick Kypreos stops by to chat about the holes on the Leafs' blueline, how there isn't a magic trade out there to fix what ails Toronto, the team's lack of intensity, John Tavares showing frustration, and the concern level with Jake Muzzin's latest injury (0:24). Later, the morning crew assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (31:10).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.

Following his mini two-day vacation, Blake finally gets to share his takeaways from NBA All-Star Weekend, including the lack of intrigue surrounding the slam dunk competition and if the Elam Ending should become a permanent fixture in NBA games (1:13). Later Blake vents his frustration over the ongoing MLB lockout and the team discusses the narrative surrounding Goran Dragić's departure (29:23).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.

Blake is back and it's episode #100 of The FAN Morning Show! The team discusses the Leafs' 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets, John Tavares' visible frustration amidst his ongoing struggles, the level of concern with Jack Campbell, and Ilya Lyubushkin's debut (8:29). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: Justin Williams tweet about parents carrying their kids' hockey bags, Beijing Olympics TV ratings, and more (35:07).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 joins the show to discuss the Leafs' defensive flaws, the team's lack of toughness, and the scrutiny facing John Tavares (0:54). To wrap, JD and Ailish head back to the text line to field questions and comments from listeners (25:19).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.

Ann-Renée Desbiens joins the show to discuss her experience winning Olympic gold in Beijing, her comeback after walking away from hockey, and the unique camaraderie of this year's Canada squad (0:39). Later, JD and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight's Leafs-Blue Jackets game, and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:15).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.

Ian Tulloch stopped by to chat about concerns with the Leafs' second line, potential linemates for John Tavares, Ilya Lyubushkin's best fit on the blueline, Jake Muzzin's regression, the team's reported interested in Ben Chiarot, and questions about toughness (1:25). Afterwards, JD and Ailish take your texts (36:21)!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 and Ailish discuss the Leafs' dejecting 5-2 loss to the Canadiens on Monday, concerns about the team's leadership, John Tavares' lack of production, the potential of shuffling pieces in the top-six, and Petr Mrázek's inconsistency this season (1:56). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: 02/22/22, Van Jefferson and his wife give their son who was born right after the Super Bowl a fitting name, and dream guests to interview (35:54).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.

Justin Bourne joins JD and Ailish to chat about his confidence level in the Leafs’ blueline, if Lyubushkin fits alongside Jake Muzzin, John Tavares’ lack of production, and potential adjustments on the second line (0:45). To finish, Amin Elhassan discusses LeBron James’ desire to play with his son in the NBA, if LeBron would ever return to Cleveland, Chris Paul’s injury, and the pressure on Ben Simmons and James Harden to perform in their new situations (26:41).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.