Roundtable: Tony Antoniou, Chris Carrabs & Jake Cardinale

8:28 – All Star Game (ASG)

• Tony’s experience working the NHL ASG at Scotiabank Arena
• How much did the panel watch either the NHL or NBA ASG
• Should all sports leagues try to make their ASG more competitive?

25:23 – Morgan Rielly suspension

• Panel’s thoughts to the suspension. Was five games too much?
• Is it unfair to compare the Rielly hit to the Pierre Turgeon/Dale Hunter hit or the Dennis Wideman hit to a linesman in 2016?
• Are retaliatory hits due to lack of enforcers on NHL teams?

45:03 – Is there a ‘lack of respect’ for the sports they play?

52:02 – Safety in Sports (After the Adam Johnson death during English professional hockey game)

• Should players be mandated to follow new equipment guidelines? Should guidelines be fluid as freak injuries take place?
• Has the panel’s equipment increased as they play recreation sports / beer leagues?
• Should leagues threaten suspension if equipment guidelines aren’t met?

1:08:02 – RAPID FIRE SEGMENT: STRAIGHT FACTS / BRO RELAX

• Toronto FC will end it’s jersey sponsorship with Bank of Montreal.
• Mark Shapiro/Ross Atkins will be fired if the Blue Jays do not make the ALCS.
• The NHL Stadium Series will not sellout in five years.