Game Play TSN 1050

TSN Basketball Analyst, Tamika Nurse what WNBA expansion means for the city of Toronto, the growth of women’s basketball in Canada, Canada’s WNBA talent, her collegiate basketball journey, the WNBA’s impact on young basketball players, Canadian involvement at major NCAA programs and Caitlin Clark's star power.

Sean Gentille, Senior NHL Writer for the Athletic, joined Game Play to discuss the Brendan Shanahan era, whether Shanahan can look at the Capitals as a blueprint to follow, the similarities between the Leafs and Hurricanes, the animosity between the Bruins and Panthers, and the pressure on the Oilers in game two.

Toronto Star Sports Writer, Kevin McGran joins Game Play to chat about why the Leafs may need a Vezina-winning goaltender to compete, his biggest takeaways from Shanahan and Treliving's press conference, why the core four isn't a concern, and his top Leafs' head coaching candidates.

In today's Opening Thought, Matt takes a look at the failed era of the core four and why expectations might need to be tempered for the Leafs going forward.

ESPN Senior NHL Writer, Greg Wyshynski joins Game Play to chat about the expectations for the Leafs' next head coach, Keefe's playoff shortcomings, Craig Berube's fit with the Leafs, Shanahan's future, why Marner should be moved out and more.

ESPN Senior NHL Writer, Greg Wyshynski joins Game Play to chat about the expectations for the Leafs' next head coach, Keefe's playoff shortcomings, Craig Berube's fit with the Leafs, Shanahan's future, why Marner should be moved out and more.