JD reacts to Auston Matthews getting hurt again (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, thinks Matthews' may have sustained a new injury, not aggravated an old one (10:00). Kris and JD discuss the two hits Matthews took against the Buffalo Sabres, why Matthews' health is now the biggest story of the Leafs season, Morgan Rielly's need for a perfect partner, the rift between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson, Matt Rempe, and the lowly Sabres. JD touches on some 'Stats You Should Know' (47:00). Brady Quinn, former NFL quarterback and Fox analyst, breaks down what's stood out most about Sam Darnold's and the Minnesota Vikings undeniably successful season, the active MVP race, the Washington Commanders as a playoff team, and how real parity is in the NFL (52:00). JD then gets into Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s comments regarding a contract extension with the Blue Jays and the breaking point between the two sides (1:17:30).

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Jared Carrabis of Baseball is Dead and Section 10 podcasts joins JD to discuss how baseball has changed since introducing the pitch clock, the MLB marketing their big stars, missing out on Juan Soto, Toronto as a free agent destination, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s next contract negotiations, and the New York Yankees' offseason moves (0:00). Then, JD then talks about the Leafs and Sabres' rivalry (48:00). Afterward, Tate Frazier of Thru The Ringer and One Shining podcasts breaks down Cooper Flagg as a tantalizing top prospect, the high ceilings of the two dynamic Rutgers freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper, other options at the top of the NBA draft, and Bill Belichick taking the UNC head coaching gig (49:50). Finally, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala and JD chat about Gavin McKenna's super elite talent, the skill and will of Team Canada's World Junior roster, what to expect from Easton Cowan at the tournament, and who will be the most exciting player to watch (1:18:00).

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JD kicks off the show alongside James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to dive into the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars (00:00). They chat about Toronto's first line, Auston Matthews' production this season, secondary scoring, Nick Robertson's value, the trade market, Matt Murray, Dennis Hildeby, how the team adapts to playing in front of backup goalies, slow starts, and different ways to win. Then, JD gives his thoughts on Mat Ishbia's new $2 menu at Suns home games (47:20). Afterward, Charles McDonald, NFL writer for Yahoo Sports, joins the show to talk with JD about Week 16, the race for the NFL Draft, the playoff picture, fearing the Broncos in the playoffs, the Chargers long-term outlook, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, the contract king Kirk Cousins, and Michael Penix Jr. (50:32).

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