In a special episode of Offside, Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen joins Eric Macramalla for the hour. They talk all things sports business including the most valuable franchises on the planet, where leagues make their money and the collapse of regional sports networks.
Eric Macramalla addresses the NHL’s culture of violence and Morgan Rielly just got swept up by it. Eric also talks the defamation lawsuit against Deadspin for ruining the life of a 9 year old. Eric also explains that the Jays off-season has been an unmitigated disaster and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla talks the Morgan Rielly suspension and the confusion created by NHL discipline, Super Bowl ratings and why they hit an all-time high, Patrick Mahomes and how he affects Aaron Rodgers’ legacy and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla explains why the London Police press conference about the World Junior hockey players was a problem. Eric also talks the NHL All-Star Game, Justin Bieber, Brock Purdy, and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week
Eric Macramalla breaks down the latest in the World Juniors sexual assault case, including what’s next and how this all may unfold. Eric also interviews Aron D’Souza, President of the Enhanced Games who is looking to put on an athletic competition of athletes who dope. And of course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla breaks down the latest on the Canada’s 2018 World Juniors team. Eric also interviews Eben Novy-Williams from Sportico on the changing sports media landscape. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla is joined by U.S. Ambassador David Cohen to talk about the launch of the PWHL. Ian Mendes also joins Offside to talk Ottawa Senators, Dallas Cowboys and the PWHL. And of course Eric’s Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla is joined by The Athletic’s Murat Ates to talk the importance of team culture in the context of the Winnipeg Jet’s terrific season. Can the Ottwa Senators learn something from the Jets? Eric also talks Aaron Rodgers, Jimmy Kimmel and defamation, while also offering up his legendary precedent setting Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla talks to The Athletic’s Josh Kendall about all things NFL including the benching of Russell Wilson. He also chats with Fangraphs’ Michael Baumann about the Blue Jays latest signings. And of course, Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla is in conversation with the former commissioner of Major League Baseball, Fay Vincent. They talk Joe DiMaggio. Nolan Ryan, Johnny Bench, Alex Rodriguez and Fay Vincent Sr. And they talk whether Vincent was the last commissioner of Major League Baseball.
Eric Macramalla breaks down the Shohei Ohtani deal, and why he was never going to sign in Toronto, interviews Jack Harris from the L.A. Times and talks about the disturbing David Perron hit on Artem Zub.
Eric assesses the value of Shohei Ohtani on and off the field and why he’s never coming to Toronto. Eric also interviews Sean Gentille from The Athletic about Patrick Kane and offers up his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla breaks down the Corey Perry firing, including what the Hawks needed to terminate Perry’s deal, how it was handled by the Blackhawks and what’s next. Eric also talks Milan Lucic and Oscar Pistorius. And of course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla breaks down the Milan Lucic case, interviews the editor of the Las Vegas Sun Ray Brewer about the As moving to Vegas and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla talks Pierre Dorion firing, the NHL stripping the Senators of a draft pick, Caleb Williams asking for part ownership of a team and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla breaks down the Shane Pinto case from top to bottom.
Eric Macramalla is joined by Ryan Steeves for another edition of Offside's ongoing feature about parenting and youth hockey
Eric Macramalla explains why paying Vladimir Guerrero Jr. isn’t a great idea. Eric is also in conversation with The Athletic’s Murat Ates to talk the soap opera that is the Winnipeg Jets.
Eric Macramalla is joined by former NHLers Brendan Bell and Ryan Steeves for Part 7 of the series Parents & Minor Hockey. A must listen for parents and coaches
Eric goes though his top 10 things parents should remember about youth hockey. And of course his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk Mike Babcock, Expos return to Montreal and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk NHL expansion to Atlanta, Mike Babcock and phones, the Jake Sanderson deal and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric interviews Mike Tanier to talk all things NFL. Eric also interviews Eric Fisher to talk the cable crisis. And of course Eric’s Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla is joined by TSN 1050 host Matt Cauz to talk Auston Matthews deal, the launch of the PWHL, Jerry Jones acquiring Trey Lance, latest on Michael Oher case and explaining why the Mets disastrous season was predictable.
Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda take a deep legal dive into Michael Oher's Petition to Terminate Conservatorship. They go through the claims, the defences and the background. Serious accusations with some defences available to the family. They also talk the challenges facing Wander Franco and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric and Steve talk whether NFL running backs should form their own union, gambling in the NFL and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla explains why the NHLPA should grieve the termination of Alex Galchenyuk’s contract, and talks about the options around trading Shohei Ohtani. And of course his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk whether the PGA/Saudi deal will get approved, Middle East money in North American sports, why Pete Rose should remain banned for life and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric Macramalla and Steve Bunda talk 12 years of Offside, the 2023 NHL Draft, the Nylander contract negotiations and the Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
Eric talks the Pierre-Luc Dubois deal, why the NHL salary cap is moving up so slowly, the Saudis buying parts of teams in the NBA, NHL, NFL and NBA, and his Donald Trump Loser of the Week.
