Ailish and Justin speak with the head coach of Team Canada, Bev Priestman, ahead of Christine Sinclair’s final game tonight as they recall their relationship, the influence the player had on the coach, who takes the lead of this team going forward and Bev confirms how Sinc will be used in the game for the final time. 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....
Dec 05, 2023•12 min
Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert open with the latest Ohtani rumours and as the Winter Meetings start the Jays are also big players for Juan Soto. Next, over to Jeff Marek (5:26) on NHL trades for defence, why the Kings took an interesting approach to their build and why the NHL has no interest in an in-season tournament. We then head to the GM meetings where Jon Morosi (27:55) joins us for an update on Ohtani, Soto and why there was a mystery about the whereabouts of Ross Atkins. The views a...
Dec 05, 2023•50 min
Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert start with an update on the Jays' chase of Ohtani with reports from people like Jeff Passan and we weed through all the rumours. Next up, Arash Madani (5:03) out in BC for the Christine Sinclair farewell tour which starts tonight, how she’s being used in the lineup and the build-up for the final game next week. Then, a chat about the Canadian Athlete of the Year and he makes a compelling case for his choice. Later, Kyle Bukauskas (26:43) is working Leafs/Bruin...
Dec 02, 2023•50 min
We welcome Sid Seixeiro to the show (4:55) who is a believer in the Blue Jays chances of landing Shohei Ohtani and he makes a compelling case for Toronto being a worthy of all the rumours plus, where this would rank in Canadian history if it happened. Later, Hailey Salvian from The Athletic (25:02) reacts to the Nikita Zadorov trade to the Canucks and if the Maple Leafs could have gotten into the mix. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not n...
Dec 01, 2023•50 min
Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert are pleased to have Ernie Johnson (6:13) join the show on the heels of the NBA Tournament wrapping up the group stage, the tiebreaker scenario and if point differential is the best way to do it – or – should the regular season record be the determining factor. Then, his thoughts on the Raptors, why he loves Ailish’s analogy of “the mushy middle” and if the Golden State Warriors' dynasty is coming to an end. Next, should the NHL adopt their version of the NBA T...
Nov 30, 2023•50 min
Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert hear from the GM of the Blackhawks with a recap of his press conference today. Frank Seravalli shares his view of how the Blackhawks handled the situation, why Davidson was limited in what he said and the importance of laying to rest some of the rumours that came out of the situation. Later, why Patrick Kane chose the Red Wings, the Leafs are buying time until the playoffs and the brawl between Tkachuk teams. Frank closes with whether the Oilers are “back” now...
Nov 28, 2023•25 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert lead the show with breaking news that the Wild have fired head coach Dean Evason and replaced him with John Hynes. Jeff Marek joins the conversation (6:17) and discusses the recycling of coaches and how close other teams are to making moves. Then, some thoughts on the Leafs taking Marner off the top line, why the Tkachucks are everything you want in hockey players and an update on Patrick Kane. Next, former NFL Executive Marc Ross (26:54) on Week 12, the Bills s...
Nov 28, 2023•50 min
Sportsnet's own Caroline Cameron joins Ailish and Justin in-studio fresh off an Oilers' win! She shares why this win may be Edmonton's first complete game of the season and if the team can dig themselves out of their early season hole, before determining how many teams around the league are "Stanley Cup worthy”. Next, The Athletic's Sean Gentille looks back on Kyle Dubas' early days with the Penguins, as well as the challenge of balancing winning today and looking towards the future (25:00). We ...
Nov 25, 2023•50 min
Nick Kypreos (0:13) sticks around after his show to talk some Leafs, including John Klingberg being put on Long-Term Injured Reserve, and if surgery is next, does it means his entire season will be over? How will the Leafs use their financial flexibility? Afterwards, they chat with TNT/NHL Network's Jackie Redmond (27:42), who gets into the pace that William Nylander continues to stay on after the Sweden trip, how the Oilers might be cooked, and that the Canucks will only go as far as their goal...
Nov 24, 2023•49 min
Frank Seravalli leads the show today with the Oilers in desperate need of a goalie and thinks a former Leaf is a perfect fit (2:45). Then, over to why changes need to happen in Columbus, his take on the Nylander situation and the AAV he believes Willy is worth. Next up, Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell joins us (25:23) ahead of hosting the Oilers, he discusses the growth of the fan base, tailgating before games and trying to push things over the top this season. Finally, a hilarious chat with ...
Nov 23, 2023•50 min
Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert start with Alvin Williams in Orlando for the Raps' In-Season Tournament game tonight. He discusses how the tourney is being viewed by the players, the identity of this current team and why they are still a mystery. Next up, Nabil Karim (25:38) from TNT and NBA TV on the popularity of the tournament and what players have told him about the extra money being a motivator. Then, SGA will get legit MVP votes and the difficulty of Barnes and Siakam playing in the sa...
Nov 22, 2023•50 min
Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert start off with Jeff Marek (2:25) on McDavid not being the same since rushing back for the Heritage Classic, the Oilers dipping into the goalie market and the success of the Global Series in Sweden. Meanwhile, William Nylander has become invaluable. Next up, Chris Rose (27:05) weighs in on the lack of trade value for Alek Manoah, where he thinks Ohtani is looking at the most and then over to the Kelce Bowl, Chiefs/Eagles tonight and the one Taylor Swift stat yo...
Nov 20, 2023•50 min
Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert (2:38) from Sweden to discuss the International Series, the Leafs looking to fix their issues on defence and he confirms that they met with Patrick Kane earlier this week. Plus, a discussion of the future of International teams and how that potential expansion could work in the NHL. Later, Ben Verlander (25:15) from Fox Sports on the Ohtani rumours and if the Jays are a legit contender. We finish with some Commissioner talk as Adam Silver...
Nov 17, 2023•50 min
Sam Cosentino, SN NHL Analyst joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of Oilers/Kraken tonight and the “McGM” talk, and Horvat's reunion with his old Canucks team. Then, to the Leafs, the growth of Willie Nylander and what they would have to give up to fix their issues on defence. Next, a chat with Will Lou (25:30) from courtside ahead of Raps/Bucks. The OG injury continues, Barnes reaches a new level with defence and then the re-birth of Malachi Flynn. We close hour 1 with the debut of “T...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert start the show with Bruce Boudreau (4:59) and we press the head coach on everything from coaches hired and fired, whether the Nylander season is a surprise, why he hates the word tanking and whether 3 on 3 needs fixing. Later, David Shaw (25:55), Sr. VP of UFC discusses the new partnership with Sportsnet, the rise of Canadian MMA stars and UFC 297 coming to Toronto as well. We close with Jon Morosi (35:04), how Shohei Ohtani is more concerned with roster inste...
Nov 15, 2023•50 min
On the heels of the Edmonton Oilers firing their coach, Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert (5:27) to discuss how the former agent of McDavid – Jeff Jackson – is making the calls, putting his stamp on the team and the awkwardness between him and Ken Holland. Then, to nervous coaches in the NHL and why Jay Woodcroft is in line to replace anyone on the hot seat. Next, Katie Heindl (26:25) looks at the Raptors who start a massive homestand this week and how hard it is to truly analyz...
Nov 14, 2023•50 min
Ailish & Justin welcome Ron MacLean (4:38) to the show ahead of Hall of Fame weekend, why some players struggle after signing massive deals when pointing to the Huberdeau situation with the Flames. Why the Oilers have fallen apart, the case to stick with Jay Woodcroft and how the Canucks had an unconventional journey to the top from new players to a new coach. Next, as the Leafs go back to back with the Flames and Canucks, we go back to back with Julian McKenzie (25:21) from The Athletic Cal...
Nov 11, 2023•50 min
Ailish & Justin open the show with Steve Kouleas (5:28) on the heels of Sheldon Keefe’s fiery post-game where he called out the team and Steve outlines why the team has started slowly. Then, he takes a look around the league from the Bruins staying hot and why the Oilers can still bounce back. Next up, a clip from Kevin Gausman who detailed on a podcast today what happened to Alek Manoah this year and where it went wrong. Later, the best of Scott Boras from the GM Meetings and blaming Rogers...
Nov 10, 2023•50 min
Ailish and Justin ask Frank Seravalli which Canadian team is closest to a breaking point between the Oilers, Flames and Sens. Then a bit on Jack Campbell getting waived and Jonathan Huberdeau getting benched as each team is desperate to improve. Then, if the Sens injuries are an excuse for their slow start and the Leafs reputation of being "soft". 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 & ...
Nov 08, 2023•25 min
Ailish and Justin open with ESPN's Greg Wyshinski (5:48) on the news that Jack Campbell was waived today, why the Oilers never provided a proper goalie to McDavid/Draisaitl and what’s next for the team that is sitting at 2-8-1. Then, to the Leafs and if the comeback against Tampa will set them in the right direction. Next up, fresh from the MLB GM meetings Blue Jays Ross Atkins is bringing back hitting coach Guillermo Martinez and we hear some of the best clips from today as well as addressing a...
Nov 08, 2023•50 min
Ailish and Justin begin the show focusing on the Canadian NHL teams and how they established a rankings system to gauge where teams are at in the season. Then, Jeff Marek joins the show (5:34) to discuss the state of Canadian hockey and Oilers' fanbase. Plus, how Rick Tocchet turned around the Canucks, how coaches use the media to send messages. Finally, Brady Tkachuk's plead with the fans and why he knows what he’s doing and the return of Nick Robertson! The views and opinions expressed in this...
Nov 06, 2023•25 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with Andrew Peters (8:32), former NHL enforcer and host of the After the Whistle Podcast, who discusses the Leafs' lack of toughness in Boston after a Brad Marchand hit and why this was supposed to be a different looking team with Reaves, Domi & Bertuzzi. When is the right time to send a message? Next, Alvin Williams live from San Antonio on the new-look Raptors, a historic start for Barnes and then a big matchup this weekend vs Wembanyama (26:15). We ...
Nov 03, 2023•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin cuthbert start with David Amber, who drops by the studio to chat Leafs/Bruins and his theory about how they stayed so hot after losing so many pieces in the offseason. Then, on the Sens and empathy for Pierre Dorion who did way more good than bad. Next, Jon Morosi wraps up the MLB season with the Rangers win, if Seager is Hall of Fame worthy and he makes a BOLD prediction about who the Jays land in the offseason (25:47). Finally, we wrap with Aaron Rose from SI (41:29), ...
Nov 02, 2023•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the show with Jeff Marek with the news of the Pierre Dorion firing in Ottawa today, why “no trade lists” are hidden and then his top choice as a replacement (5:44). Then, trouble in Calgary and how Washington is another team that went from contender to seller. Later, an MLB round table with both Justin Morneau and Caleb Joseph in the studio with us (25:32). They share World Series Game 5 predictions, why the DBacks can’t be counted out and stories from the...
Nov 01, 2023•50 min
We kick off the Halloween edition of the show as Ailish and Justin dress up as the Hanson Brothers. Frank Seravalli (2:07) explains why any analysis of Mitch Marner is a stretch and nothing to worry about his down season, why he thought the NHL nailed The Heritage Classic and the call for better prevention of neck injuries across all levels of hockey. Next, Jesse Rogers of ESPN (24:50) from Game 4 of the World Series, the Rangers have the advantage but they are ravaged with significant injuries,...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Ailish and Justin look at the sports equinox tonight with MLB, NHL, NBA and NFL all in action and they debate whether this is the best time of year, or if it's spring with The Masters, start of MLB and both NHL/NBA in the playoffs. Next up, Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff joins us ahead of the Jets/Rangers on Monday Night Hockey, Blake Wheeler back in town tonight, why ticket sales are dropping and reaction to the NHL Draft being decentralized (4:27). Later, Kevin Barker on the World Series,...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min
We are set for World Series Game 1. Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert speak with Jesse Rogers in Texas briefly, followed by Shi Davidi (15:51) on the World Series that nobody saw coming, how the 2 teams were built so differently and we lay out the path to victory for each team. Then, whether or not it’s good for baseball that the 84-win D-Backs are in the World Series. Next up, Frank Seravalli live in Edmonton (27:26) where the Oilers and Flames are struggling ahead of the Heritage Classic. Fran...
Oct 27, 2023•50 min
Ailish and Justin welcome Nick Kypreos into the studio to start the show as Shane Pinto was suspended for gambling today and Nick discusses the promotion of gambling and the importance of offering help and guidance. Then, over to the Oilers' struggles and whether or not it’s too early to have Jay Woodcroft on the “hot seat.” Next, a look at NBA coaching with Nurse vs Griffin tonight and if the Raptors already look different under coach Darko. We close with Mark Spector in Edmonton (41:08) on the...
Oct 26, 2023•50 min
Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are all Raptors today ahead of the season opener when they host the T-Wolves in Toronto. We start with Ramona Shelburne from ESPN (8:57), who takes us through why the Raptors don’t rebuild like most teams and then has a specific read on what’s next for Pascal Siakam. Then, the legend of Wemby grows and James Harden is playing games, just not basketball. Next, we are courtside with William Lou from The Raptors Show just ahead of the game for season predictions, d...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min
The show starts with the setup for Game 7 of the ALCS and the controversy surrounding Bryan Abreu who will be suspended for 2 games after hitting Adolis Garcia – but – he won’t serve until next season which feels like an advantage for the Astros. Next up, Jeff Marek (6:22) on Max Domi finding his way with the Leafs, why Joseph Woll is a threat to take over the #1 spot, and the addition of a Connor McDavid injury in a rough start to the Oilers season. Later, Jon Morosi (24:53) from Philly during ...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min
