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JD starts the show comparing the Maple Leafs to the Edmonton Oilers (00:00). Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith joins JD to delve into the Blue Jays' porous bullpen. What's the path forward? Who's coming back? Should the team trade or retain Yimi Garcia? What's Yusei Kikuchi's value? Is it time to retool or rebuild? (7:00) Next, soccer writer at Sportsnet, Devang Desai, discusses Canada Soccer's standing at Copa America; the mental challenge of playing Venezuela in the quarterfinals, Jonathan David's impact, how Jesse Marsch has deployed Alphonso Davies and the impact of expectations (39:00).

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.

Sam McKee, co-host of Leafs Talk on Sportsnet, and JD dive into their thoughts and feelings on the Maple Leafs (00:00). The gents give their outlook on the current roster, what moves might still be plausible, Oilers they missed out on, hopes in Chris Tanev. They finish with Canada Soccer talk.

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.

James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, dives deep into the Maple Leafs' off-season so far. JD and James get into Mitch Marner, Nick Robertson's trade request, Max Domi, Chris Tanev, Oliver Ekman-Larsson, Anthony Stolarz, the totality of the roster and when the Leafs should give Auston Matthews the captaincy (00:00).

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.

Luke Fox, Leafs and NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses all the updated moves from the Leafs, how the Leafs roster is starting to look compared to last season, his opinion on the contracts being signed and what might change for Leafs players under Craig Berube (00:00). JD ends the thoughts with his opinions on the Leafs latest moves.

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.

Elliotte Friedman, NHL Insider with Sportsnet, breaks down how Chris Tanev and the Leafs found a partnership, which defensemen the Leafs are looking at next, what the Leafs might do with Nick Robertson's trade request, what Max Domi's might've got paid elsewhere, what the Leafs are looking at for a goaltender and their forward group, compiling a deal for Mitch Marner and the no-state tax issue (00:00). Jason Bukala, draft and prospect analyst with Sportsnet, explains why he's giving the Leafs a D+ draft grade, his focal markers when he evaluates young players, plus his thoughts on deploying Easton Cowan and Fraser Minten (30:00).

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.

Colby Armstrong, NHL Analyst with Sportsnet, chats about Max Domi signing with the Maple Leafs, discuss Domi's game versus Tyler Bertuzzi, why fit is so important, Nick Robertson's trade request and incorporating AHL talent (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former Edmonton Oiler and NHL analyst, joins to discuss the advantages of signing in Florida and the ripple effects of Steven Smakos' stalemate with the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Timothy Liljigren signing and space for a Leafs backup goaltender (32:00).

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.