Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Sam McKee to discuss the Leafs winning the draft lottery and its impact on fans and the team's future. They consider potential picks like Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg and explore trading options. The conversation shifts to Adnan Virk (29:15), who shares his thoughts on the Flyers' struggles against the Hurricanes and the implications of the draft win for Leaf fans. They also analyze the American League, including the Yankees and Rays' dominance, the Blue Jays' recent sweep, and their playoff prospects. Finally, they highlight Kazuma Okamoto's impressive turnaround at the plate.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open with thoughts on the future of Craig Berube behind the Maple Leafs bench. They debate whether a coaching changes unfairly shifts blame away from players and what factors could influence the team’s decision moving forward. Later, Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi (27:00) joins the show to break down the Blue Jays’ struggles in Tampa Bay. He touches on the team’s offensive drought, George Springer’s slow start, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s power expectations, before highlighting Kazuma Okamoto’s emergence. They also discuss Dylan Cease’s importance to the rotation, whether the Jays should have pushed harder for Cody Bellinger in the offseason, and this weekend's pivotal series against the Angels.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning by previewing the Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Los Angeles Angels. They break down the impact of this series amid Toronto's four-game losing streak, the pressure on the roster to turn things around, and Addison Barger’s pending return. The guys also discuss the importance of getting stars like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer going offensively, expectations for Dylan Cease, and take a look at Mike Trout’s season and where he stands at this stage of his career. Later, Ben and Brent compare the undefeated playoff runs of the Thunder and Hurricanes. They gauge Carolina's chances to finally break through for a championship and debate is anyone can realistically challenge OKC, before wrapping up with thoughts on Draymond Green’s recent comments.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the impact of the Leafs' first overall pick with Toronto Star's Damien Cox. They contemplate how this affects the team's future, the potential for attracting talent like Gavin McKenna, and whether the Penguins' model offers a solid direction. Afterward, Medicine Hat Tigers' GM Willie Desjardins (24:29) shares insights on coaching McKenna and his readiness for the NHL. They analyze McKenna's growth, spotlight effects, and the challenges of transitioning from CHL to NHL. Finally, Ben and Brent outline their offseason hopes for the Leafs.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the second hour by examining the Maple Leafs’ options with the rising salary cap and the first overall pick. They discuss the pressure facing the new front office led by Mats Sundin and John Chayka, debate whether the team should select Ivar Stenberg or Gavin McKenna, and explore the possibility of trading the pick. What could the decision reveal about Sundin’s influence within the organization? Later, the hosts are joined by Jason Bukala (22:39), Sportsnet analyst and founder of The Pro Hockey Group, who explains why he currently views Stenberg as the stronger NHL-ready prospect The conversation covers Stenberg’s game, his World Championship experience, McKenna’s combine performance, roster fit, and what drafting Stenberg could signal about the Leafs’ long-term direction.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday’s show by breaking down the Blue Jays’ sweep at the hands of the Rays. The guys break down the growing concerns about Toronto’s slow start, struggling offence, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s lack of power. They also examine whether injuries, Addison Barger, and the rest of the AL’s inconsistent play could help Toronto stay afloat, while previewing the importance of the upcoming Yankees series. The conversation then shifts to Patrick Corbin’s strong outing and what it could mean for the pitching staff while José Berríos and Shane Bieber recover. Later, the guys react to Bobby Webster’s postseason press conference, touching on the Raptors’ future flexibility, and RJ Barrett’s contract situation. They wrap up with thoughts on Masai Ujiri's new job in Dallas, Matt Boyd’s injury mishap, and the potential impact of LIV Golf’s decline on the sport.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Maple Leaf notebook author Anthony Petrielli to discuss the Leafs winning the lottery. They explore whether the team should target their biggest need or the best player available, debating between Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg. They also discuss potential trade packages for the first overall pick, Craig Berube’s coaching future, and Auston Matthews' reported unhappiness. Later, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (25:44) shares insights from the lottery and suggests who the Leafs should draft, while addressing conspiracy theories about the process. The episode wraps up with reflections on how the first overall pick impacts Matthews' future in Toronto.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour chatting with NHL draft analyst Sam Cosentino. They break down the Maple Leafs winning the first overall pick, the top prospects in the class including Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg, and consider whether Toronto should draft, trade back, or target defensive talent. They also take time to examine McKenna’s readiness for the Toronto spotlight. Later, MLB and NHL Network’s Jon Morosi (25:37) joins to share his perspective on the Leafs’ pick. He assess McKenna’s development, competition level, and potential as a top selection, before the hour wraps with a discussion about Tarik Skubal’s surgery and its implications for him and the Tigers.

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