Afleveringen
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JD and Sam McKee, co-Host of Leafs Talk, chop it up about the last World Cup game in Toronto, what new Maple Leafs' they are most excited about, and what Morgan Rielly returning to Toronto may look like. The duo then into the Sergei Bobrovsky and the Leafs goaltending situation, and how Gavin McKenna could be deployed. The week ends with discussion about the Boston Celtics confusing Jaylen Brown trade (44:30).
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JD and James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, break down all of the Maple Leafs activity on the first day of NHL free-agency. JD asks James about the likelihood of Morgan Reilly returning to the Leafs, Sergei Bobrovsky's contract, if there is a danger that Matthew Knies feels alienated, and if Zach Werenski is truly of the trade table. JD and James also give their letter grades for each Leafs signing.
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JD is joined by host of the Hoops Tonight, Jason Timpf, to dive into Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, his health concerns, the trio of Kawhi, Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles, and what this deal means for RJ Barrett’s future. They then dive into LeBron James's future and what it would look like if he and Anthony Davis joined Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. (42:00) After the break, JD and Armen discuss the vibe around Toronto with Kawhi returning, and touch on LeBron’s departure from a Lakers fan's point of view.
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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JD reacts to Kawhi Leonard's return to Toronto. Elliotte Friedman (6:00), Sportsnet NHL insider and co-host of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, joins JD to get into NHL free agency; the latest on Zach Werenski and Matthew Knies' future in Toronto. (21:30) JD continues his thoughts on the Leafs potentially signing Sergei Bobrovsky and what Kawhi's return means for the Raptors championship odds. (35:00) After the break, JD is joined by Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr & D'Amico Show, to discuss the proliferation of the no-movement clause, what the Tampa Bay Lightning could offer for Werenski, and what’s next for Connor Hellebuyck.
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JD reacts to reports that the Raptors are close to finalizing a trade to land Kawhi Leonard. Mike Futa, former Los Angeles Knights assistant general manager, joins JD in-studio to get into Bo Bichette's emotional return to Toronto, what Gavin McKenna is bringing to the Maple Leafs, the Leafs emphasis on analytics, what organizational alignment really means, and if a Zach Werenski-Matthew Knies swap would interest him.
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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JD reacts to Canada's historic World Cup victory to advance to the round of 16. Next (6:00), JD speaks about the Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna and brings on Sportsnet's Jason Bukala to break down the NHL draft. JD asks Jason about the decentralized draft and why he feels the Leafs excelled at the 2026 draft. Devang Desai, Sportsnet soccer writer, joins JD (34:30) to get into the complicated expectations for Canada Soccer, Jesse Marsch's post-match address to the team, and their next opponent.
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JD Bunkis and Sam McKee share their reaction to the 2026 NHL Draft with the Toronto Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna with their first overall pick. The guys touch on what the Penn State forward brings to the team and what's next for the franchise.
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JD previews the NHL draft and the Maple Leafs thought process with the number one overall selection. Cam Robinson, senior director and scout at Elite Prospects, breaks down (8:00) who he would draft, what the reservations are about Gavin McKenna, why the conversation around McKenna has shifted, how to rank the best defensemen in the 2026 draft class, and the potential of post-draft player movement. JD touches on the Blue Jays to end the week (43:00).
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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JD tips off the pod discussing the growing buzz around a Matthew Knies trade. JD then gives his thoughts on the Jays' 3-1 loss to the Astros before welcoming (10:00) James Sharman, co-host of Footy Prime. JD asks James about Canada’s loss to Switzerland, what to expect against South Africa, Stephen Eustáquio’s health, and what's going on with Alphonso Davies. JD then reacts (42:00) to Lamelo Ball being traded to the Timberwolves, and Kawhi Leonard being linked to the Raptors.
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JD reacts to the Blue Jays tough loss in extra innings. Tate Frazier, host at The Ringer, breaks down what the Raptors 19th draft pick, Allen Graves, can bring to Toronto. JD then (37:00) asks Tate about the 2026 lottery picks, who outside of the top five could become a star, and which pick was his favourite for fit. JD then goes through a busy trade day in the NHL.
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JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to the Miami Heat, overreactions to the New York Knicks, the Blue Jays being back to .500, Shane Bieber's return, and the best closers in franchise history.
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JD reacts to the Ottawa Senators trading Brady Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. John Gruden, Toronto Marlies head coach, reflects on what led to the Marlies' rise to Calder Cup champions, the development of the Maple Leafs top prospects, how development works for coaches, what impresses him most about Artur Akhtyamov and Easton Cowan, and his impressions of new Maple Leafs head coach, Jim Hiller, who he coached alongside with with the New York Islanders. JD then touches on the Blue Jays weekend and hits 'What We Missed!'
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JD is joined by Sam McKee and Ben Ennis to dive into the Maple Leafs acquisition of defensemen Darren Raddysh via sign-and-trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. JD and Sam discuss all the pros and cons of Raddysh's game, the Leafs' eight-year contract offer, and how Toronto's defensive core could look next season. JD and Ben then (30:00) shift focus to the Blue Jays sweep at Fenway Park and what level Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs to be at to make the Jays competitive.
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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JD reacts further to the Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller. Justin Bourne (08:15), co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to share what he expects from Hiller, the patience this hire allows Toronto to have, and his likes and dislikes from his time with Hiller. JD and Justin then touch on Gavin McKenna and why he should be the number one overall pick (46:07). After the break, JD talks about the Blue Jays future sans Max Scherzer, Spencer Miles’ impressive season, and the need for a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to hit a homerun. JD and producer Armen wrap up with a preview of Canada’s second game versus Qatar.
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JD reacts to breaking news of the Toronto Maple Leafs hiring Jim Hiller their next head coach. JD also reacts to the Leafs trading away Joseph Woll before bringing on James Mirtle (12:45), senior writer at The Athletic. JD asks James about Hiller’s coaching history and characteristics and what fans can expect from Hiller based on his former tenure on the Leafs coaching staff. JD and James shift their focus (23:55) to the number one overall draft pick, the Woll trade, the value of goaltending depth, Emil Andrae’s potential, and the future of Morgan Rielly.
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JD gives his final thoughts on Mitch Marner, before shifting focus to the Blue Jays (4:30). JD highlights the Jays’ lack of magic compared to the 2025 season, their lack of consistency, and the mounting pressure on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After the break, JD is joined by Blake Murphy, host of Blue Jays Talk Plus (19:00), to get into George Springer’s struggles, Brandon Valenzuela potentially playing first base, and the bat they have the most confidence in right now. The show wraps up with debate about if the Raptors should be interested in De'Aaron Fox.
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JD recaps the Stanley Cup Final victory for the Carolina Hurricanes (4:00). He highlights Jordan Staal winning the Conn Smythe, ponders if the 'Canes team-building can be duplicated, and outlines Mitch Marner’s play in Games 5 and 6. JD then dives into the Knicks breaking their 53-year championship drought (24:00), Jalen Brunson altering the small guard narrative, the future of De'Aaron Fox, and how the Raptors fumbled the post-Kawhi era. After the break (35:00), JD jumps into the Blue Jays weekend series against the Yankees, Canada’s start to the World Cup and UFC Freedom 250 .
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JD previews Canada’s opening matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina and ponders what the fan ratio might be in the home-opener. JD then talks about the Blue Jays series against the New York Yankees before. Two-time Stanley Cup champion Kris Versteeg (08:30) joins the show to react to the Stanley Cup Final, the chippiness of Game 5, what Vegas can do in Game 6 to stay alive, who needs to step up for Vegas Conn Smythe favourites, Jordan Staal turning back the clock, and the play of Brandon Bussi. The week ends with JD and Versteeg debating Dylan Larkin's list of trade destinations.
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JD tips off the pod with his thoughts on the New York Knicks unreal 29-point comeback against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. He breaks down how OG Anunoby might be the favorite for Finals MVP, how the Raptors' trading him has never looked worse, and how De'Aaron Fox will bear the brunt of the blame for the collapse. JD and Ben Nicholson Smith, MLB insider and Sportsnet Jays reporter, discuss the Jays following their 7-4 loss against the Philadelphia Phillies. JD and Ben get into what’s next for the Jays' pitching staff and specifically Max Scherzer, Brandon Valenzuela's future, and potential trade candidates ahead of the trade deadline. After the break, JD returns to the NBA and discusses the state of New York City as the Finals continue.
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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JD tips off the show with his thoughts on the Blue Jays' 5-2 loss in their series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. He breaks down the hot streak Ernie Clement is on, the poor play of George Springer, and the never-ending disappointment of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. JD and Ray Ferraro, NHL analyst for Sportsnet and ESPN, discuss the incredibly exciting ride that the Stanley Cup Final has been, a potential goalie decision for Carolina ahead of Game 4, the Mitch Marner saga, and the impact leaving Toronto has had on him. They wrap things up with NHL Combine chatter, as Ray shares his opinion on who the Leafs should take with the No. 1 pick. After the break, JD shares his thoughts on Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Victor Wembanyama's ability to wreck the game, and the pressure the Knicks now face ahead of Game 4.
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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