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Jackie Redmond from the NHL on TNT and NHL Network joins JD in-studio to get into the feelings heading into Game 6 in Toronto; being a Leafs fan, embracing change, what coming back from 3-1 could mean for the rest of the Leafs playoffs and the off-season, how the 'others' on the team might feel, and negativity in the media (00:00). Mike Rupp, former NHL forward and analyst with NHL Network, discusses the dramatic highs and lows of the Maple Leafs, building a culture, how Auston Matthews has matured, how the Leafs can replicate their Game 5 performance, and the thin line Brad Marchand is tip-toeing on (50:00). Later on, JD gives his thoughts on the Blue Jays' offence and Drake's hip-hop beef.

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Luke Fox, NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses the vibes before, during, and after Game 5, Brad Marchand's defensiveness about blowing a 3-1 lead, what the Bruins are starting to question, and the latest health update on Auston Matthews (7:00). JD lays out points of optimism for Leafs fans, but wonders why their effort is so inconsistent. Former NHL goaltender, Carter Hutton, joins JD to breakdown how Joseph Woll impressed, if the Leafs waited too long to bring Woll in, Woll's psychological strength, the hurdle of ankle injuries for goalies, which goalie the Bruins deploy in Game 6 and Game 7 - if necessary (27:00). Matthew Barnaby, former NHL forward and author of Unfiltered, discusses if it's more nerve-racking being up or down in a series, respect for Brad Marchand, how Mitch Marner and the Leafs have responded to criticism and looking ahead to Game 6 (50:00). The gents end with 'What We Missed!'

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Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, and JD discuss Jamal Murray's clutch gene, the exhaustion of the Maple Leafs and their fans, William Nylander being mic'd up in Game 4, plus a big picture Blue Jays questions regarding their stars and manager (00:00). Felix Potvin, former Maple Leafs goaltender, chats about the tactic Sheldon Keefe took by telling the media that the Leafs effort was fine, advice for Joseph Woll, Jeremey Swayman's form, the feeling you have to fight down in a series, and positive signs that belief exists in a team (50:00). Sara Civian, Hockey Writer with Bleacher Report, checks-in from Boston to chat about how Bruins fans feel about the rivalry, how they have taken a choke-hold on the series, if the team's original goaltending strategy is finished, and are we still discrediting what the Bruins are doing (1:00:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'

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JD relays the temperature of Maple Leafs fans after a porous Game 4 showing. Kris Versteeg, 2x Stanley Cup champion and Creator of the Klevr App, gets into what the Leafs are lacking. How do the Leafs still not have an identity? Plus, organizational and locker-room accountability, betting on talent, taking pride in your role, coaching shortcomings, quantifying effort and the loser psyche (8:00). JD then tells his experience at the ballpark watching Shohei Ohtani dunk on Blue Jays nation (41:00). Joe Siddall, former catcher and Blue Jays Studio Analyst, discusses the struggling top of the order, how far pitching and defence can take a major league team, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette's lack of productivity, how Bichette can get back to his best self, how much coaching plays into hitting and judging the Jays record based on how they've played (50:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'

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Ben Ennis, Co-Host of The FAN Morning Show, joins JD Bunkis to chat about the Leafs crowd in Toronto with real feedback from fans at Game 3 (00:00). Later, JD and Ben get into the upcoming Dodgers series, what's kept the Blue Jays afloat, and their level of confidence in the Jays' hitters (25:00). P.K. Subban, former NHL All-Star and current ESPN analyst, breaks down how the Leafs can make their powerplay work, mental games with Brad Marchand, why Toronto isn't getting the most from Mitch Marner and building a locker-room culture (50:00). JD ends the show with thoughts on the NFL draft and 'What We Missed!'

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JD lays out what's not clicking with the Maple Leafs. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, gets into the Leafs' poor powerplay; potential adjustments and the contrast with the Bruins powerplay. JD and James also discuss Sheldon Keefe's home playoff record and comments about Brad Marchand, William Nylander's top-secret injury, the uncomfortable core four conversation, who TJ Brodie should draw-in for and what the bright side is (8:00). Sportsnet Analyst and Stanley Cup Champion, Craig Simpson, breaks down what the Leafs' powerplay lacks and how it can get better, what penalty killing skills are hampering the Leafs, Mitch Marner's game, if not knowing status of teammate is a distraction, and the Leafs' winning formula (52:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'

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