Big Show with Rusic & Rose Sportsnet

On Hour 4 of the Big Show Patrick Dumas is joined by President of the Calgary Surge Jason Riberio! Jason joins Patrick to talk about the Calgary Surge's second year in Calgary. Jason previews their home opener next week that will be held at the Saddledome, gives his thoughts on how year 1 went last year, the importance of growing local sport, the state of Canadian Basketball, the expectations for the Surge in year 2 after falling just short of a CEBL title and more!

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On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Flames Legend and Stanley Cup Champion Lanny McDonald. Lanny joins the guys to give an update on how he is doing as of late, how much playoff hockey he is watching, his experience playing in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his interactions with John Bean over the years, the charity golf tournament he is a part of this weekend and more!

(19:09) To wrap the hour, the guys react to the news that the Oilers will be starting Calvin Pickard for game 4 in their series with Vancouver. The guys discuss whether or not this is a good move by the Oilers or if this could potentially do the Oilers in. Later the guys take a look around tonight's sporting slate and give their locks of the day.

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On hour 2 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Jeff Marek! Jeff joins teh gusy to discuss all the biggest storylines around the NHL playoffs. Jeff explains his love for Wyatt Johnston, his reactions to the Avalanche losing Val Nichushkin, if the Hurricanes can climb all the way back, why goaltending interference is still a problem in the NHL and more!

(15:21) To wrap the hour, Eric Francis stops by the show! Eric gives us the latest on some of the Flames news that broke yesterday. Eric explains what it means to the average fan when John Bean announced he will be stepping down as president of the Flames, he gives an update on the new rink building process, he speaks on the rumors if a percentage of the Flames are up for sale, what the future holds for Murray Edwards as the owner of the Flames and more! Eric also weighs in on Martin Pospisil's performance at the World Championships so far, the Wranglers season coming to an end, and what he has his eye on during the playoffs.

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Hour 1 of the Big Show is on demand! George and Matt start the show reacting to some Flames news, John Bean announced that he will be stepping down as President of the Flames. Later, the guys get into last night's playoff action, the guys debate if the Hurricanes will be able to come all the way back to beat the New York Rangers after they stave off elimination again yesterday. The guys also speak on the Stars taking a commanding lead in their series with Colorado. The Avs don't look the same this year and it might be because they will be without Valeri Nichushkin and Devon Toews. The guys also preview tonight's playoff action, they discuss who should get the start in net for the Oilers, if the Panthers can close out the Bruins and more!

(31:23) To wrap the hour, Matty Rose gets you caught up on everything else in the world of sports with today's morning report.

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On Hour 4 of the Big Show Patrick Dumas is joined by David Pagnotta. David gives us some insights on if we are going to see any suspensions for financial discipline after Carson Soucy cross checked Connor McDavid in the face, David explains why he thinks it will be at least 1 game for Soucy. Later, David weighs in on the coaching carousel an some other rumors around the NHL. David provides some information on some of the coaches who will be interviewing for the Toronto head coaching job, if the Leafs would entertain a Marner trade if he waived, Sheldon Keefe drawing some attention from New Jersey, if Jim Hiller will get his interim title stripped to become the head coach of the Kings, what can the Golden Knights do this offseason with limited cap space and some players who needs some deals and more!

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On hour 3 of the Big Show, George and Matt are joined by Canucks Host/ Reporter Dan Murphy! Dan joins the guys to talk all things Canucks after they push the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of elimination yesterday with a win. The guys discuss the story that is Arturs Silovs as he has been out playing some bonafide NHL starters in Vancouver's playoff run, how Zadorov/ Lindholm have adapted to Vancouver's system, what the Canucks can do to get the most out of Elias Pettersson, if the Canucks will pursue an Elias Lindholm extension and more!

(32:59) To wrap the hour, the guys touch on the Dallas vs Colorado series. George asks if the winner of this series will be the team that will go on to represent the West in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the guys also discuss if the Hurricanes will be able to stave off the Rangers again to avoid elimination tonight. Later they guys look around tonight's sporting slate to give their lock of the day.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.