The Bob McCown Podcast

Pierre McGuire joins the show today as we talk about Bruce Boudreau getting fired from the Vancouver Canucks, his replacement in Rick Tocchet and some general NHL talk to start of the week with some hockey chatter.

Play-By-Play TV Announcer, MATT DEVLIN, joins Bob and John to talk some Raptors.

Matt reflects on his 1000 games as the voice of the Toronto Raptors television broadcast and gets into some hoops talk with the gentlemen.

The three talk about how much being in Tampa Bay has impacted this Raptors team, how good their roster really is and what you need out of an ideal center in todays NBA. Matt also lets us know what teams (or team) really scare him in the East.

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Sports columnist for The Boston Globe, BOB RYAN, and Raptors reporter for the Toronto Star, DOUG SMITH, discuss the majority of the 44 players moved on yesterdays NBA trade deadline.

The four also address  the Norman Powell trade, whether it was worth it for the Raptors to hold on to Kyle Lowry and look into the teams who were interested.

Ryan and Smith also spend some time remembering two basketball legends - Stan Albeck and Elgin Baylor.

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Former Toronto Star sports columnist, DAVE PERKINS, and current beat writer for the Toronto Blue Jays at the Sun, ROB LONGLEY, talk about the Blue Jays and how they are shaping up after recent injuries. 

The gentleman also discuss the difference in pitching today, rather... they discuss their issues about pitching today.

Bob and John also touch on Tim Peele and the "Hot Mic" issue that led to him getting fired from the NHL at the top of the show.

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Head Coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning, JON COOPER, joins the podcast.

The gentleman talk about the similarities between Hockey and Lacrosse and how Coopers history with both sports has influenced his coaching style. 

The three also get into Jon's path to the NHL - from Law school, wanting to become an agent to coaching High School hockey it isn't the most traditional route.

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General Manager of the Edmonton Oilers, KEN HOLLAND, joins the podcast to talk Oilers hockey.

Holland reflects on their hot play as of late, Connor McDavid and talks to Bob and John about the complications a Canadian team could face heading into this years trade deadline.

Edmonton is currently tied for 1st in the North Division with the Toronto Maple Leafs (Edmonton has played 2 more games).

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Lead play-by-play commentator for NHL on Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, JIM HUGHSON & NHL writer MIKE ZEISBERGER are on the show today to talk about the vulnerabilities of the Toronto Maple Leafs, their goaltending and the impact new Flames coach, Darryl Sutter, has had on the Calgary roster.

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Web, TV and radio personality for Rogers Sportsnet, MICHAEL GRANGE stops by to talk some basketball.

The gentleman talk about the top teams in the league and who has a shot at the title. They also debate who the best point guard to ever play was, and discuss the Toronto Raptors options as the trade deadline approaches.

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General Manager at St.Georges Golf and Country Club, and Golf broadcaster IAN LEGGATT stops by to talk golf with Bob and John.

The Gentleman get into the evolution of todays golf game, how Bryson DeChambeau is influencing the sport, Corey Conners and plans for the Canadian Open.

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President of Hockey Operations and General Manager for the New York Islanders, LOU LAMORIELLO catches up with Bob and John. The gentleman talk about Anders Lee and his recent injury, Josh Ho-Sang, the division structure as it stands right now and the nuances of scouting in todays NHL and the passion Islanders fan have for their team.

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Legendary Journalist and author of "The Short Life of Hughie McLoon" ALLEN ABEL joins the podcast to talk about his book, whether or not he was a bad luck charm for Muhammad Ali and his time as a sports reporter.

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EPISODE 100 - MLB Network Broadcaster JON MOROSI joins Bob and John and talks Blue Jays, their rotation depth, Nate Pearson, Alec Manoah and sets expectations for the Blue Jays heading into this season. 

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Host of Vegas Golden Knights TV broadcasts, DAREN MILLARD, comes in to talk about everything thats going right for Vegas while Sabres columnist at The Buffalo News Sports, MIKE HARRINGTON, tells us whats wrong in Buffalo. The foursome also touch on the North Division, and set realistic expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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GEORGE STROUMBOULOPOULOS joins Bob and John and talks about his time as host of Hockey Night In Canada, his show STROMBO on Apple Music, his love of motorcycles, Burning Man and more.

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EPISODE 97 - Boxing legend TEDDY ATLAS, and PAUL JONES join Bob and John to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "The Fight of The Century" - Ali-Frazier 1. Teddy shares some great insight on the fight, and lets us know how much money his 14 year old self lost betting on the fight.

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EPISODE 95 - President and CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays, MARK SHAPIRO, stops by to talk about the new complex renovations in Dunedin, What he's learned about George Springer so far, Nate Pearson & the Jays rotation and his comments on the Mickey Callaway allegations.

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EPISODE 94 -  Jim Rutherford talks about his exit from the Penguins, whats next for him, and his GM style.

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EPISODE 93 - PAUL MAURICE, Head Coach of the Winnipeg Jets joins to talk about coaches getting fired mid-season. What kind of an effect can they have on a team? How many changes can they make? Also, coaching to your strengths based on your personnel. And is he bad luck for coaches?? How good is the North division based on who they're NOT playing? An insightful episode with one of the best in the business.

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EPISODE 92 - BUCK MARTINEZ, the voice of the Blue Jays, joins to talk about the upcoming season and the continued growth of the young core. How much does this team remind Buck of the early 1980s Blue Jays? Are the Jays done shopping? Do they need more pitching depth? What can we expect from Vladdy Jr.? Also, Bob and the guys share their thoughts on Tiger Woods. 

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EPISODE 91 - GEORGE MCPHEE, President of Hockey Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights joins the show to talk about his weekend in Lake Tahoe and the NHL season so far. Also, how will his team prepare for the upcoming expansion draft?

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EPISODE 90 - The FRIDAY ROUNDTABLE with STEVE SIMMONS and KEVIN PAUL DUPONT about role of the media in sports today. How hard it is during COVID? Also, how has the industry changed in recent years to make reporting on sports tougher? What is the role of the columnist and how has that evolved with the rise of social media? What is the line for being critical of a player? A fascinating discussion about sports media today.

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EPISODE 89 - BRIAN BURKE on his new job in Pittsburgh. What are his first impressions of the team? Does he still believe in truculence? Has he met the team yet? How did he make it across the border? What's it like going from broadcaster back to team executive? How will it work with GM Ron Hextall? Who has the final say on player moves? 

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EPISODE 88 - MATT DEVLIN, the voice of the Raptors, joins the show to discuss potential moves and the pitfalls of trades for the team at this point. What do the Raptors need to be competitive? Are they still a contender? Who can they afford to trade? Rumours about talks for Andre Drummond. How much does this team miss Serge Ibaka?

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JAMES SHARMAN joins the show to talk some soccer but first, Bob and John needed to discuss the Stanley Cup Final.

With the Tampa Bay Lightning winning the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row, Bob and John discuss how good the organization has been from all directions. Not just the players have been good as the two note the stability in the front office and coaching has been key to their success. 

The two also wonder what's next for the Montreal Canadiens, and whether this success can carry over into next season.

With the hockey talk out of the way, we bring James on to go over the recent Euro Cup semi finals that saw the Italians beat the Spanish and England making their first ever final appearance after defeating Denmark 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday.

Due to the fact that James is indeed British, we spend some time talking about the English team and how good they have been. We learn the significance of their success this year as the advance to their first ever Euro Cup final appearance.

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PIERRE MCGUIRE is on the podcast today to chat some hockey with Bob and John.

The three discuss the Stanley Cup Final between the Canadiens and Lightning, and focus on the lack of whistles in the series and whether the fact that refs tend to call less penalties in the playoffs is a good or bad thing.

Amongst other things, the gentlemen get into the importance of goaltending in the NHL with Pierre believing a good goalie has never been needed more. 

Bob wonders why it's so hard to scout a goalie and when the next time we will see a net-minder drafted in the top 10 anytime soon.

To end the show, Bob and John cover Canadian tennis and speculate as to who the next (or first?) tennis great from the North will be.

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Legendary Sports & Political Commentator and current host of  "Olbermann Versus ____" on Youtube - KEITH OLBERMANN - Joins the podcast to chat with John and Bob.

The three talk about a wide variety of topics, starting with the Stanley Cup Final as the conversation transitions into what the NHL can do, if anything, to grow the popularity of their game- especially in the playoffs. 

The three look at whats worked for the NBA over the years and wonder how you could apply it to leagues who have been fighting ratings issues - specifically Major League Baseball and the NHL. 

We look at what you should and should not do as an owner of a Baseball team, how NHL teams have to work together to promote their brand and find out about Keith's love for Roller Derby, Butternut Squash Ravioli among much more in todays episode.

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Just Bob and John today as the two attempt to fit everything that happened in the sports world this weekend, into one hour. 

The two begin with the aftermath of yet another disappointing Olympic Qualifying tournament performance from the Canadian Men's basketball team as the gentlemen shift focus to the much more successful Women's squad led by Kia Nurse. 

Staying on basketball the two discuss the NBA Finals, as the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns compete for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. We wonder if this is the end of the "Big 3" era as the game morphs back to a more team oriented style of play.

Bob briefly brings up soccer and the TFC woes, the two discuss the 4 All stars from the Toronto Blue Jays, Shohei Ohtani's historic season, Canadian Tennis and to end the show the gentlemen discuss the Stanley Cup Final - Is it over? or will the Canadiens pull off yet another cinderella story?

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DOUG SMITH, joins the podcast from Victoria, British Colombia to talk about team Canada and the Olympic Qualifying tournament as well as update us on the Toronto Raptors. 

We discuss the competition that team Canada has faced so far and will play further down the line - Who is Canada's biggest obstacle between them and the Tokyo Olympics?

We move on to the Toronto Raptors and discuss the recent trade rumours surrounding Pascal Siakam, what the Raptors will be up to this offseason and the Masai Ujiri contract conundrum.

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Just two games into the Stanley Cup Final between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning and Bob has already decided the series is over - Do hockey broadcasters JIM HUGHSON and JOE MICHELETTI agree?

The four discuss the first two games of the 2021 SCF and wonder if anyone should be surprised to see the Montreal Canadiens go down 2-0 to the defending Stanley Cup Champions.

We talk about whether or not experience is overrated in these situations, the goalie matchup between Carey Price and and Andrei Vasilevskiy and whether or not the Lightning will be just the second team in NHL history to win the Stanley Cup IN Montreal.

Win or lose, is this Tampa Bay team a dynasty? All that and more on todays edition of our Friday roundtable talk. 

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Reacquiring guest and friend of the show, JON MOROSI, joins John and Bob from Buffalo today to talk about the Toronto Blue Jays, their recent trades and their uptick in offensive production.

As Jon gets ready for the broadcast tonight, the three talk about the impact playing on natural grass and how the team could be affected once they come back to Canada and the Rogers Centre's artificial turf. 

We talk about the new additions to the team in Adam Cimber & Corey Dickerson and what exactly fans can expect from these fresh faces and the hot play from the AL Player of the Week, Vladimir Guerrero Jr as he continues his impressive season - which begs the question - Would you trade Vlad for Fernando Tatis Jr. at this point in their career?

We also talk about the affects the recent crackdown on banned substances has had on the offensive output in Major League Baseball.

To end the show, it wouldn't be fair if we didn't let Mr.Morosi talk hockey - the three discuss Jon's experience covering the Canadiens vs Vegas series and whether or not Montreal can pull off an upset.

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Chair of Canada Basketball Board of Directors, BRIAN COOPER, joins the podcast as the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament begins tonight in Victoria BC.

With more NBA players on the team than ever before the Canadians must win the tournament in order to secure a birth to the Tokyo Olympics - The gentlemen discuss the likelihood of that happening as well as going over the teams in Canada's way to reach their goal.

After basketball talk, Bob and John take advantage of Brian's business acumen and pick his brain about how the pandemic has impacted the world of Sports business. The three talk about what we should expect as the world slowly returns to normalcy and what specifically has changed indefinitely.

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DARREN PANG & MIKE ZEISBERGER join the podcast to break down the Stanley Cup Final Matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning & the Montreal Canadiens.

The four discuss every aspect of the team, from their regular season performance, team chemistry, goalie matchup and their path to the Stanley Cup Final in preparation for game one in Tampa Bay tonight.

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In a multi sport edition of our friday roundtable, DAVE HODGE and DAVE PERKINS join bob and john to talk some NHL and Major League Baseball.

The gentlemen start the show chatting about the Montreal Canadians unexpected run to the Stanley Cup Finals and what to expect out of them as they wait for their opponents.

They also bring the Blue Jays into the discussion - after a solid 5 game win streak we wonder if the Jays are capable of making the playoffs. 

MLB's trade deadline is also brought up as the gentleman discuss potential moves the organization can make to strengthen their team.

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The voice of the Toronto Blue Jays on Sportsnet, DAN SHULMAN, joins the podcast to talk some Toronto Blue Jays and Major League Baseball.

The three discuss the "Ebbs & Flows" of the Jays tumultuous season, and wonder how much of their issues can be attributed to their schedule. The gentleman also discuss the possibility of Torontonians being able to see the Blue Jays play at the Rogers centre this summer.

We also get into the inconsistent relief pitching from Toronto this year, Alek Monoah's impact and progression as a player and the return of George Springer.

The three also discuss the prospect of an electronic strike zone and Major League Baseball's recent problems with banned substances - it needs to be fixed... but how?

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2019 Grey Cup Championship winning Coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, MIKE O'SHEA, joins the podcast to discuss the start of the CFL season nearly 2 years after it was forced to shut down.

The three discuss the reality of the situation for the players in the CFL, with many having to work different jobs during the stoppage of play to support their families - how ready will they be to play come August?

The gentlemen also get into the teams turnover - how different will not only the Bombers look next year but the rest of the league as well?

And finally, we talk about their new kicker from Western University and how the game translates differently to the pro's depending on what position you play.

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ROD BRIND'AMOUR of the Carolina Hurricanes, last Thursday won the Jack Adams Award for NHL coach of the year as voted by members of the NHL Broadcasters' Association.

Today, he is a guest on The Bob McCown Podcast.

The three cover a wide range of topics with the former player and current head coach, including his award, his contract extension and his relationship with the teams owner, Tom Dundon. 

We learn a little bit more about his coaching style and his struggle to compete with all of the other "Coaches" players these days and how much coaching is actually needed once you hit the NHL. 

The gentleman also discuss the Hurricanes season this year, getting Rod to grade his teams performance. 

To end the show we talk about the growing hockey market in Raleigh and how Rod thinks the future is bright for the sport in North Carolina.

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A familiar face to Blue Jays fans everywhere, JOHN GIBBONS, joins Bob and John on the podcast to discuss some of Bob's favourite topics surrounding Major League Baseball.

We learn about John's role with the Braves, the players John is scouting and who is easier to evaluate, Pitchers or position players?

As today's show is about baseball, it is only natural that the gentleman spend some time on the pitching problem that is plaguing the league. Does the former manager think it's as much of a problem as the other two do? If so, how do we change it.

Also in the show, the three cover the analytic side of the game, cheating, player management and is Mike Trout still the best in the game?

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Sportsnet's SHI DAVIDI hops on the podcast today to discuss the Blue Jays and some of Major League Baseball's glaring issues surrounding their starting Pitchers. 

With an increase in injured pitchers, not only on the Blue Jays, but across MLB the gentleman wonder if the way Pitchers - especially the starters - are being trained is the issue. 

With pitchers throwing less balls and player less inners than ever before, why do they keep getting hurt? is the commitment to velocity ruining the sport?

The three also discuss the overuse of analytics and how the "Win every matchup" mentality using statistics can actually have a negative effect on a teams future.

To end the show the three shift their talk to the Blue Jays, their future and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s potential to be a star. 

They also question Nate Pearson's future with the club - is it too early to say he's a bust?

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STEVE SIMMONS, columnist for the Toronto Sun & BRUCE ARTHER from the Toronto star join the podcast for an Olympic themed roundtable talk with Bob and John.

Despite losing thousands of volunteers, vaccination complications and the fact that there is still a global pandemic - The Tokyo Olympics are still scheduled to begin in just over a month... today the gentleman discuss if this is still a good idea... or ever was.

With all four having worked countless Olympic events over the years we discuss how different the games will look this year due to the virus and the complications that comes with it. 

Many questions remain unanswered with threats of potential outbreaks and lack of a vaccination rollout plan - are we setting up for failure?

To end the show, the gentleman discuss the IOC's bidding process over the years, noting the games negative economic effect for the majority of host countries has deterred many from even wanting to host the games.

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NHL Agent, ALLAN WALSH, joins the podcast to give Bob and John a better idea of what the Player Safety hearing process is like.

The three discuss the steps the league takes as well as the player when a hearing is set up and what the process looks like on a day to day basis.

We also talk about the NHL's inconsistency when it comes to dishing out punishments for the players with the belief that the only way the NHL can measure intent is with strict liability. 

Analytics is also brought up as Allan doesn't discredit the practice but believes it is relied on too heavily in all sports, not just hockey.

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Canadian IndyCar racer, JAMES HINCHCLIFFE joins Bob and John to talk about his return to Andretti Autosport and his upcoming races.

James also gives us an idea of what the training process of a racer is like as well the difference between various engine manufacturers. 

We  also discuss how his mindset changed after his injury and what it feels like to drive in a car made to hit speeds upwards of 200MPH.

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One of Hockey's living legends, Hall of Fame Inductee and Scout for the Seattle Kraken, CAMMI GRANATO, joins the podcast with her husband, RAY FERRARO, in the couples first appearance together on a podcast. 

We learn about what life is like balancing the busy life of being a hockey broadcaster AND raising a family... and then multiply it by two. 

Not only do we get an inside look at the careers of both Ray and Cammi, the couple gives us some behind the scenes stories about their time between the benches calling games and their interactions with the players. 

As Cammi transitions into a scout for the Seattle Kraken, we learn how she watches the game differently in preparation for her new role.

And to end the show, with Cammi being one of the greatest American Hockey players of all time... and Ray being Canadian... Bob and John find out what side of the border the Granato/Ferraro household cheers for on the ice.

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50 years and a day since being hired by the Montreal Canadiens, SCOTTY BOWMAN joins the show to talk some hockey and to look back on his legendary career. 

Bob and John let Scotty do most of the talking as we take a look back at where the most winningest coach in NHL history started his coaching career. 

From St.Louis to Montreal to Buffalo the gentlemen get Scotty's opinion on what role he prefers to play with his teams - Coaching or Managing as he has done them both and more often than not at the same time. 

We also talk about some of the great Canadiens as Bob couldn't resist asking Bowman to rank his top 5 players and goalies to ever wear the red white and blue.

As the show ends, we discuss who the favourite in this years playoffs is and what a championship calibre team needs to have when you make a deep playoff run.

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Now in his second stint as President of Hockey Operations for the Columbus Blue Jackets, JOHN DAVIDSON, joins the podcast to talk to Bob and John about his recent departure from the Rangers, the coach hiring process and the future of the Columbus Blue Jackets. 

Davidson shares his opinion on John Tortorella, and what not only he looks for in a coach in todays NHL but what the players want out of their bench boss as well.

We learn about the many offers the executive had, just days after leaving the Rangers and why he decided to go back to the Blue Jackets - further more, Bob and John pry into the Seth Jones contract negotiations and if we'll see him back in Columbus next year.

And finally, to end the show the three discuss a little bit of the Stanley Cup Playoffs as they are right now and who has the best shot to win it all.

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BOB RYAN, columnist for the Boston Globe, makes his return to the podcast to discuss Boston sports, the  Celtics recent front office decisions, and the rest of the NBA.

With Brad Stevens replacing Danny Ainge as President of Basketball Operations in Boston, the three take a look back at Ainge's tenure with the Celtics.

Is 1 title considered a success over the 18 years Ainge ran the team, and what was the reasoning to have Stevens as a replacement?  Now, with no one behind the bench, who would be best suited to coach a team like the Boston Celtics?

The gentlemen also talk about the NBA playoffs and speculate whether the Kawhi Leonard experience in LA is coming to an end... is there a chance that fans can see Leonard back in a Raptors uniform?

And to end the show, we discuss Major League Baseball, the Red Sox and when will we get a second team in Canada?!

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Just Bob and John today - much to Bob's dismay -as scheduling conflicts left the two to talk about a variety of topics amongst themselves.

The gentlemen discuss the Canadian governments decision to allow NHL teams to cross the boarder once the 3rd round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin.

Conversation moves to the Montreal Canadians and how their injury riddled season may have benefitted them in the long run as it is becoming clear that everyone has underestimated this team. 

From the underrated to the overrated - Bob and John also talk about Kyle Dubas and the Toronto Maple Leafs, who deserves the most blame for this season and what changes should be made next year.

To wrap up, we talk about the Golden Knights and their likelihood of pulling off an upset against the Avs and fit in some Blue Jays talk before we go.

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Bob and John bring the Hockey experts, MIKE ZEISBERGER & KEVIN PAUL DUPONT back to the show to go over the second round matchups of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs, like they did with the first. 

However - before they break down the second round the four address the Mark Scheifele hit and subsequent 4 game suspension - was the punishment fair? and how many games would he have got if this were the regular season? The gentlemen discuss, noting the inconsistencies still prevalent in how hockey is officiated on all levels of the game. 

One that is out of the way we get into the games as all four series and matchups are looked at - Is the Bruins defensive core good enough, do the Hurricanes and Golden Knights have a chance against the two league favourites and... Have we underestimated the Montreal Canadiens?

All those questions and more are answered on todays roundtable talk.

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After a lengthy argument regarding the Mark Scheifele hit, Bob and John bring in the voice of the Toronto Raptors, MATT DEVLIN, as the three get into some hoops talk.

Starting with the Raptors, the three discuss the next moves for the team. Is Masai coming back, draft plans and overall what should we expect for next year? Matt Devlin keeps us informed.

Then we move on to the rest of the league - Did we overestimate the talent of both LA teams or have the Suns and Mavericks simply been over-achieving? With more smaller market teams like Utah, Memphis and Phoenix finding success in the post-season, the three wonder if this could be the end of the "Super-Team" era.

We address the front office changes in Boston, question the validity of the play-in tournament and we even get a taste of "Matty-D, resident Junior Hockey Analyst" to finish up the program.

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Podcast regular and baseball expert, JON MOROSI, from the MLB Network comes on to the show to talk some Blue Jays with Bob and John.

But first, to start the show, Bob and John spend some time addressing Naomi Osaka and her decision to pull out of the French Open - As the awareness of mental health grows, should professional sports and their media make a bigger effort to protect it's players?

Then it's baseball talk with Jon Morosi as the three take note of how good Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been as of late and wonder if this is the type of player Jays fans were promised before he came to the league. 

Jon, Bob and our John then move on to the rest of the team - Who has the better team? The 2015 Blue Jays or the roster we are seeing today? The three discuss. 

We also talk about George Springer, Marcus Semien and what holes the team still needs to fill to become a contender. What position should be made a priority come the trade deadline - Pitching or 3rd Base?

And finally, Bob and John give their guest a chance to flex his hockey chops, as Morosi compares todays Maple Leafs with the 90's Red Wings before he leaves, prompting the two to finish the show with a hearty discussion over what on earth the Buds are going to do to get back on track this summer.

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Former Maple Leaf, MARK KIRTON, joins the podcast to talk about his former teams not so shocking game seven collapse, and what on earth went wrong for them this time.

The three discuss what is next for the team after another first round exit - Who do you trade, who do you keep and ultimately... who deserves most of the blame for their lack-lustre playoff performance. 

We also get to learn about his battle with ALS, after being diagnosed in 2018. Also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, ALS is a neurological disorder with no cure that causes gradual weakening of muscles and eventual death. 

Mark has been incredibly active in his pursuit to spread awareness for the disease - He has raised $30,000 in the first 60 hours after launching a fundraising page last week.

You can check out his twitter campaign @KirtsSpeaksALS where he’s posting daily video messages from some of the biggest names in the sport.

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Former NHL'er, and now Hockey Analyst, NICK KYPREOS, makes his very first appearance on the podcast with Bob and John as the three discuss tonights (May 31st) game 7 between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens.

The first question that everyone is asking - What is wrong with the Leafs? The gentlemen discuss the lack of production from Auston Matthews, Is Mitch Marner playing hurt? and throw the idea around that maybe we all underestimated just how much the team misses John Tavares. 

The boys explore the idea if the Canadiens were to win, what would the Leafs do in the offseason? Is the teams performance more on the players or those behind the scenes?

If there is one thing the three agree upon, is that seemingly everyone in the hockey world underestimated the Montreal Canadiens, especially the Leafs.

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A couple former "Hockey Pucks" P.J. STOCK and BRIAN LAWTON join the show today for this weeks Stanley Cup Playoffs Roundtable.

From the series' that have just wrapped up to those that are still in full tilt, the gentleman break down everything that has happened so far in the first round of the playoffs and what to expect as more teams punch their ticket to round two

We also look at the current & potential second round matchups - who the favourites are, do the Carolina Hurricanes have a chance against the Tampa Bay Lightning and what do the Pittsburgh Penguins do now after their 1st round exit.

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Today, Bob and John get to pick the brain of one of the most decorated sports producers in the game - FRED GAUDELLI.

After carving out a significant career behind the camera, we learn about Fred's dreams of becoming an announcer, growing up idolizing guys like Marv Albert.

The three get into a discussion about what makes a good announcer, and whether or not a "Unique" voice is necessary to succeed in the field.

Then we get learn some tricks of Fred's trade - from how he deals with football players and the various personalities in the NFL to how he's managed to keep Sunday Night Football on NBC the top performing program for 10 years straight. 

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Former target, and friend of the podcast, GLENN HEALY joins Bob and John to talk some hockey in a show that was intended to be about the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but turned more into "Glenn talks & the boys listen"

We get Healy's perspective on goaltending in the playoffs, as the gentlemen note that it's the postseason where a net-minder can separate himself from the "good", and become great. 

As the show progresses, the trio talk about Glenn's playing days, some of the greatest rivalries in hockey, his time playing with "The Great One" and what words of wisdom our very own John Shannon gave to Mr.Healy on his first day on the job as a broadcaster.

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Most recently, the former head coach of the Minnesota Wild, BRUCE BOUDREAU joins the show to talk about the playoffs so far, and Bob & John find out if "Gabby" has any plans to coach in the near future.

Firstly, the boys find out what it's like for a coach to simply... watch hockey as a fan, if that's easy possible. We learn who Bruce is cheering for this summer, how he watches games and whether he has an affinity for the teams that he has worked for. 

Bruce gives us an idea as to who he thinks has the best chance to win it all.

We also spend some time learning about the bench boss' coaching style, how he uses his timeouts and if he is ready to get back behind the bench after taking a year off.

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Former tour members IAN LEGGATT & RICHARD ZOKOL join Bob and John to dissect Phil Mickelson's record breaking tour win, becoming the oldest golfer to win a Major at 50 years old.

The foursome note the noticeable changes Phil has made to his physical and mental golf game believing that this is not the "Phony Phil" fans and players have known in the past. 

To end the show, we take a look at where Phil won, The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island.

One of the more unfamiliar courses on tour, the four discuss the unique qualities the oddly placed Pete Dye design brings, and why it makes the game more fun to watch

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Sports Columnist for The National Post, SCOTT STINSON, and Radio play-by-play announcer, ERIC SMITH, join the podcast to talk everything Toronto Raptors with Bob and John.

The four start the show debating whether or not the Raptors intentionally tanked to end the season, and if they did, should the NBA punish the Raptors? Or has the season in Tampa given them a free pass for the year.

We then get into the future of this team, seeing the core group of talent they already have - how will they look next year?

And finally, we look at Kyle Lowry and his contract. How much should Toronto be willing to spend to bring him back... if they intend to bring him back at all.

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Play-by-play announcer for the Toronto Blue Jays, Buck Martinez comes in to talk about the team as they inch closer to the 60 game mark of the season, and prepare to move to Buffalo.

The three talk about the Jays pitching problems, and whether they need to start looking outside of the organization to balance their rotation. 

A lot of time is spent on the teams young core of players, with Buck stressing patience when it comes to dealing with inexperienced players. 

The Gentleman also address the Blue Jays injury issues, have the new facilities in Dunedin been working? an who he is most excited about on this Jays roster.

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Owner of the Ottawa Senators, and friend of the podcast, EUGENE MELNYK, hops on the show to have a conversation with Bob and John.

After a tough season with a young core of players, Eugene shares his optimism about the teams future - believing that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are well within sight for next season.

The owner also gives us an inside look at his teams re-build strategy, stressing patience, discipline & attention are the keys to building a successful hockey team.

The three spend some time discussing the future of some of the teams young studs, and what Eugene is looking for in the next captain of the Ottawa Senators.

To end the show - Bob, John & Eugene get into a lengthy conversation over the Senators plans for a new arena... and where exactly that might be.

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BO LEVI MITCHELL, QB for the Calgary Stampeders, joins the podcast to update Bob and John on the Canadian Football League, the only North American pro Sports league that has yet to return to play since the beginning of the global pandemic.

It may be an unpopular opinion, but Bo believes the recent talks between the XFL and the CFL would actually be good for the growth of the game up North as the three brainstorm ways to keep the oldest professional football league in the world relevant.

The gentleman talk about Bo's NFL dreams, his affinity to Canada, making Calgary his home, his new podcast "Benny and Bo" and how much of the Canadian game he knew about growing up in Texas... and it wasn't a lot. 

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With another season in the books, Head Coach of the Dallas Stars, RICK BOWNESS joins the podcast to talk about his time in the NHL as a player, assistant and head coach, his coaching style and his experience coaching hockey during the pandemic.

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KEVIN PAUL DUPONT of the Boston Globe and MIKE ZEISBERGER from NHL.com join the podcast today to preview the 2021 NHL Playoffs.

On todays roundtable, the gentlemen cover the entirety of the NHL playoff matchups as the season comes to an end.

The four cover it all, from post season favourites to potential playoff surprises, we go through each first round matchup as the group gives their opinion on the must watch games across the league and who we should keep an eye on in the race for the Stanley Cup

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No guest on today's episode, leaving Bob and John to chat amongst themselves about the NHL and their coaching carousel. 

The two discuss the recent departures around the league and speculate as to where John Tortorella, Rick Tocchet and David Quinn could go next - Is a Torts/Rangers reunion likely?

Bob and John also wonder what's taking the Carolina Hurricanes so long to re-sign Rod Brind'Amour - with Seattle looking for their first coach in franchise history, John thinks their target could be Rod the Bod.

Also on the show, we talk about how Bruce Boudreau could make a great fit in Arizona, what coach is next on the chopping block and whether it is even fair to judge a coaches performance during the pandemic season.

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Former baseball columnist for the Toronto Sun, BOB ELLIOTT and Canadian broadcast great, DAVE HODGE join Bob and John to talk Major League Baseball, and the Toronto Blue Jays.

The gentleman begin the show discussing the problem both the NHL and MLB are going to face with their Canadian teams come playoff time.

Will the Leafs and Blue Jays have to play in Buffalo when the time comes? or is hosting games in Toronto a realistic option - the four look into it.

The gentleman also talk about the uptick in soft tissue injuries around the league to start the season, the injury problems in Toronto and the importance of having patience with young pitchers.

To end the show, the four talk about Vladdy G's recent performance, Cavan Biggio and look for the Blue Jays answer to their 3rd base problems. 

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DOUG SMITH, from the Toronto Star, joins the podcast today to talk about the Toronto Raptors one day after they have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. 

The three discuss whether or not the Raptors tanked on purpose to close out the season, and if Toronto should make a competitive offer to keep Kyle Lowry this offseason.

Bob, John and Doug also debate on who they think the greatest Raptors of all time is,  comparing the impact Vince Carter had on the game in Toronto opposed to Kyle  Lowry.

To end the show, the three address the teams needs this offseason and who Doug thinks will make the biggest leap in development for next season

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Sportsnet baseball columnist, SHI DAVIDI, joins the podcast to talk about what's been going on with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The three start the show by addressing Nate Pearson's shaky season debut - Should we be concerned?

The conversations moves from Pearson to Alek Manoah, and whether or not he's ready for the jump to big leagues as the Jays bullpen situation gets more and more dire.

Pitching problems aside - Bob, John and Shi discuss the best options for George Springer and agree that maybe keeping him as a DH for the rest of the season would be best for his health and the team.

To end the show, we discuss they Blue Jays 3rd base problems, Randal Grichuck and what kind of potential Cavan Biggio brings to the table.

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Two Canadian broadcasting legends, CHRIS CUTHBERT and JIM HUGHSON join the podcast for a rare "Play-By-Play" edition of our friday roundtable talk.

To start the show, Bob finds out who inspired the two game callers to pursue their careers. The gentlemen  also discuss the nuances of calling a game and whether or not they are conscious of their respective "styles" in the booth.

We find out what the two prefer when it comes to TV or radio and  given the option, if they could call one sport for the rest of their career, which would it be, and why is it hockey?

To wrap up, Jim, Chris, Bob and John wonder about the future of sports broadcasting as the pandemic has shown that you can do just as good of a job remotely as you can at the game.

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6 time Olympian, 4 time Gold Medalist, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame,  and one of the greatest hockey players of all time - Just days away from becoming an official Doctor, HAYLEY WICKENHEISER joins the podcast to have a conversation with Bob and John.

To begin the show, we learn about "This is Our Shot", a campaign to battle vaccine hesitancy and encourage Canadians to get inoculated, something Hayley has spearheaded from the start.

Hayley shares her first hand experiences battling COVID-19, as she spreads awareness across Canada about the severity of the pandemic, and the importance of vaccination.

The three also discuss Hayleys role on the International Olympic Committee, what it will take for Canada to attend the summer Olympics in Tokyo and her experience speaking up against the idea of Japan hosting the games. 

Finally, as a former member of the team, we get her opinion on the cancellation of this summers World Championships and the potential for a tournament in Calgary in August.

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MLB broadcaster, JON MOROSI, is back on the podcast for some baseball talk with Bob and John.

As he is known to do from time to time, Bob and Jon ask Morosi to put on his "hockey hat" to start the podcast as they look for his opinion on NHL and how they've been dealing with the recent Tom Wilson issue.

Moving the discussion over to baseball, Jon compares the difference between player punishment and accountability in the NHL and MLB and why Major League Baseball has proven to be more successful in that department.

The gentleman also chat about the inconsistencies in todays strike zone. As hitters continue to be at a disadvantage, is an automated strike zone the only answer?

To wrap up the show, the three address Roberto Alomar and how not only did the Blue Jays handle the situation properly but so did Major League Baseball. Now why is he still in the HOF?

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Our guest today needs no introduction, as most of the world already knows him as "The Great One".... WAYNE GRETZKY stops by to talk some hockey with Bob and John.

To start the podcast the gentlemen pay their respects to Wayne's late father, and one of the hockey worlds most recognizable hockey dads - Walter Gretzky. 

Wayne looks back on some of his fondest memories with his father, how just about all of Southern Ontario has seen his basement and what he said to him on the drive over to his last game as an NHL'er.

Wayne gives his perspective of the game and how it has changed during the pandemic, wishing he could have played in todays era of skill and speed.

The Great One also tells us what advice he gave to a current Oilers super star.

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Fresh off of the Toronto Raptors win over the Los Angeles Lakers, Raptors play-by-play announcer, MATT DEVLIN, joins the podcast to talk basketball.

The gentleman talk about the Lakers and how Matt seems to think they look a little disjointed. 

That leads them to discuss the loaded Western Conference... if not the Lakers who else has a shot to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy?

The three also talk about the top teams in the Eastern Conference before diving into the issues surrounding Toronto Raptors, as they could potentially miss the play-offs for the first time in 8 seasons. 

Does Kyle Lowry stay? How close are the Raptors to being a top 3 team in the East again? 

Matt, Bob and John talk all about it on todays show.

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It's not too often listeners get Bob McCown and John Shannon all to themselves... today is that day.

In a rare guest-less episode, Bob and John talk some hockey but more specifically, The Toronto Maple Leafs. 

The gents talk about their goalie situation and debate who they should start come playoff time : A hot Jack Campbell or a healthy Frederik Andersen? 

Bob wonders if Andersen could ever be good in the playoffs, and asks whether or not Toronto should even keep the Danish net minder once his contract is up.

We end the show with raised voices and red faces as both John and Bob get into a spirited debate over some of the best Goalies to ever play - Should Grant Fuhr be in the Hall of Fame? Bob sure doesn't think so.

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ROB LONGLEY from the Toronto Sun and DAVE PERKINS of the Toronto Star are back on the podcast to chat some MLB but more specifically, The Toronto Blue Jays and their recent health issues:

Do the Jays put too much emphasis on high performance training?

The gents also talk about George Springer's long awaited debut as a Blue Jay and the lack of offence generated by the teams top players.

As always, Bob brings up the never ending pitching issue that is plaguing Major League baseball, and the foursome throw out some ideas to help change it. 

To end the podcast - as Major League Baseball is starting to lose generations of fans - Bob, John, Dave and Rob discuss how the league can fix baseball before it becomes another "niche" sport.

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With the NFL draft only a day away, Executive Producer and Analyst for "NFL Matchup on ESPN" Greg Cosell joins the podcast to talk some football.

The three discuss various aspects of the draft, from which position is toughest to evaluate to why they think running backs are getting taken lower and lower each year.

Greg shares his opinion on who he thinks the most talented football player in the draft is, and why he won't get picked 1st overall.

The gentleman also spend some time on the Quarterback position, how much age plays a factor plays a factor for them and the potential of having 3 consecutive QB's picked to start the night.

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Majority Owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, TOM DUNDON stops by to talk about his team but first the gentleman discuss another one of his business ventures - Top Golf. 

Then it's all hockey talk, as Bob and John ask about the owners plans with their current head coach, Rod Brind'Amour, and his expiring contract. Will he be back? Or will the canes have a different boss behind the bench next season?

Dundon stresses the importance of finding a balance between Analytics and the age old "Eye test" when it comes to building an NHL team, and talks about some of the surprises he's faced as a team owner.

To wrap up, Tom shares his strategy for building the game in North Carolina - focusing more on the entertainment value in a non traditional hockey market like Raleigh, leading us to the origin of their famous "Storm Surge" celebration.

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ADRIAN DATER, writer for the Colorado Avalanche, and Islanders columnist for The Athletic, ARTHUR STAPLE join us to talk about their respective teams and all of the other playoff teams that us Canadians haven't seen much of this year.

Th gentlemen break down what it will take for both the Islanders and the Avalanche to take the next step in the playoffs, as well as debate whats more important come playoff time - Stanley cup experience? or team chemistry.

The gents wrap the show up with some goalie talk, who's the top net-minder in the league, and are they being pampered just a little too much?

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Baseball columnist for The Athletic, JAYSON STARK, joins the podcast to discuss his recent article "Can The Blue Jays Be Baseball's Next Behemoth?" with Bob and John.

Jayson has spent some time in Dunedin, and believes that the Toronto Blue Jays are building something unique with their club, as he tells the gentleman that the Jays have an upside unlike any other team in Major League Baseball.

The three talk about the teams nucleus and how difficult it will be for them to keep around.. but Jayson believes it wont be as hard as Jays fans think.

As always, Bob complains about the evolution of Baseball but this time he is met with a pretty good solution from Jayson Stark. 

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Former commissioner of the CHL and current commissioner of the OHL, DAVID BRANCH joins the podcast to talk about the Ontario Hockey League as it heads into the second straight year of no hockey.

Fresh off of the announcement that the league won't be playing again this year, Branch talks about their proposed bubble plan for the league and why it didn't happen.

We discuss the implications this shutdown will have on the leagues players, eligibility for next year and a potential "Top Prospects" event that could be played later on in the summer.

David is here to make sure we know that he and the OHL are doing everything they can to make sure it's players receive the proper exposure in order to further their playing career while staying healthy at the same time.

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Soccer AND meat pie expert, JAMES SHARMAN, joins the podcast to tell us everything he knows about this failed Super League idea that has taken over the footy world. 

James talks about where the idea came from, the fan reaction, the influence American ownership had, and UEFA's swift response to the plan.

We end the podcast by talking about the progression of the sport in North America and we learn about James' newest venture - Meat Pies.

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NBC hockey insider, PIERRE MCGUIRE joins the podcast to let Bob and John know why Sidney Crosby is the most disrespected superstar in the NHL.

That leads the gentleman to discuss the top talents in the league, and who is at the top of Pierre's list when it comes to the greatest hockey player playing in the NHL today.

The three also chat about how the size of goaltenders equipment has gotten out of hand, the shelf life of an NHL coach today and Pierre informs us as to why thinks having playoff experience isn't going to make or break your post season performance. 

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Former Columbus Blue Jackets Captain, NICK FOLIGNO joins Bob and John while he is in quarantine. 

The three talk about what it was like for Nick to be traded as the leader of a franchise, the high expectations set in Toronto and how he can help the team in the playoffs. 

Nick also gives us a little insight on who John Tortorella is as a person and a coach, and what role he expects to have as a Maple Leaf as he makes the transition to the North Division.

We also find out if Nick has "re-kindled the flame" with his former teammate in Ottawa, Jason Spezza, and who he is most excited to play with in Toronto. 

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ROD BLACK, from TSN, and Sportnet's ERIC SMITH come in to discuss whether the Toronto Raptors have had a fair shake this season... spoiler alert, they have not.

The roundtable discussion leads the gentleman to debate the skill level of Toronto's "Big Three" of the future, and whether or not we'll see Kyle Lowry in a Raptors uniform next year. 

The foursome also talk about Pascal Siakam’s ceiling, Masai Ujiri’s future with the team and are the Raptors tanking or competing?

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KEN DAVIDOFF, baseball columnist for the New York Post, jumps in to talk Major League Baseball with Bob and John.

We talk about the Yankee's slow start, their pitching and whether or not he has any concerns, the Toronto Blue Jays and the emerging New York Mets. 

The three also discuss whether they want more or less inter-league play, and naturally, Bob finds out what side Ken is on when it comes to "The evolution of pitching."

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Sabres columnist, MIKE HARRINGTON, and NHL.com writer MIKE ZEISBERGER join Bob and John following the NHL Trade deadline. 

The four chat about who won and who lost as they go in depth on all the moves the Canadian teams made. 

They wonder if "Dealin' Dubas" made too many tweaks this year considering where they are in the standings and look at teams who should have been more active

And finally, with both players being moved, the gentleman ask the question; Would you rather have Taylor Hall, or Anthony Mantha? 

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Award winning journalist, ALLEN ABEL, joins the show once again to chat with Bob and John.

Not short for stories, Abel remembers when he was a beat reporter for the Toronto Blue Jays and Maple Leafs, the greatest athletes he's ever seen and the difference between the ABA and the NBA. 

Abel also shares why he was respected as a sports reporter in Toronto, as he remembers interactions he had with some of the star players and finally, he lets us know the difference between reporting on sports and politics. 

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Two former "targets" as Bob calls them, DARREN PANG & GREG MILLEN join the podcast to go over the NHL trade deadline as it fast approaches.

The two former goalies and now broadcasters give their take as to why so many goalies transition to broadcasting after their playing days are over, and remember their first audition tape they sent to our very own John Shannon.

The roundtable discusses whether or not the Canadian media over-dose it's coverage on the deadline, and how this years expansion draft will be considerably different for Seattle than it was for Vegas.

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Former Raptors broadcast legend and current play-by-play man for the Chicago Bulls, CHUCK SWIRSKY stops by to talk some hoops with Bob and John.

The three talk about the recent trade the Chicago Bulls made and how much better it makes their team, this years playoffs and play in tournament.

The three also toss around the idea of eliminating the  East/West playoff format and discuss the differences Chuck has noticed after working in both the NBA and NCAA.

Finally, it wouldn't be a basketball show if Bob didn't take an opportunity to complain about NBA teams resting their players.

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Former tour golfers IAN LEGGATT and RICHARD ZOKOL join Bob and John just in time for the Masters.

Richard shares his experience playing at the Masters and why Augusta National is one of his least favourite courses to play on while Ian lets us know just how close he was to getting there.

The gentlemen talk about the "Magic of the Masters", and preview the players in one of the most wide open fields the Master has had in a while.

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Both sports columnists for The Athletic, SCOTT BURNSIDE (@overtimescottb) and ERIC DUHATSCHECK (@eduhatscheck) join Bob and John to break down their expectations for this years NHL trade deadline.

The gentleman talk who's buying and who's selling... and better yet, is it even worth it to be a buyer this year?

What will the Toronto Maple Leafs do, whats in the future for players like Sam Bennett and Taylor Hall?

Bob, John and their guests discuss all of that and more in todays episode.

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Author, Philanthropist,  Climate & Racial Justice Champion, and  Former President and CEO of MLSE, RICHARD PEDDIE,  joins Bob and John on the podcast today.

Richard talks about the future of the Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre in Toronto, whether or not they'll get a new stadium and the three discuss their preferences of where a new ballpark should go if it does get made.

Richard also talks about how he would do as CEO of MLSE today, and  his vision for The Maple Leaf Square back in 2012.

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JASON SPEZZA of the Toronto Maple Leafs joins Bob and John from Winnipeg.

The Leafs forward gets into his decision to come to Toronto and the importance the Maple Leafs have in leadership.

Jason talks about the adjustment he and his team had to make without any fans and how there isn't really any real home ice advantage anymore.

Finally - Jason, Bob and John look back on his days in Ottawa and we find out if he has any regrets about his time player there.

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There are less than 24 hours to go before Opening Day so BILL SHAIKIN, MLB columnist from The LA Times, joins the podcast to talk Baseball.

Shaikin discusses the LA Dodgers and their chances of repeating with the Padres breathing down their neck and who could be a threat in The American League.

Bill gives his insight on where the conversations are going regarding a universal DH and the prospect of an extended playoffs.

The three also contemplate whether or not Major League Baseball has lost a generation of fans and wonder what they could do to generate more interest.

And finally, this wouldn't be a baseball show if Bob didn't complain to Bill about the evolution of the games pitching.

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The winningest Head Coach in NHL history (1,244) SCOTTY BOWMAN stops by to talk some hockey with Bob and John.

Bowman shares some great stories about his interactions with refs, his philosophy on resting players and about his last game in Detroit.

The gentleman also discuss the top teams in the NHL today and the teams who have exceeded his expectations.

Scott Bowman is the only NHL coach to lead three teams to Stanley Cup victories. He won the Jack Adams Award in 1977 and 1996. In the 1976–77 season he won a record 60 games, breaking his own record of 58 wins the year before.

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