Sportsnet Today 960

On Hour 2 of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas and Garret Vander Ploeg kick things off by welcoming Sportsnet FIFA World Cup correspondent James Sharman to the show. James looks back on Canada's loss to Morocco, breaking down what went wrong and discussing the backlash directed at Alphonso Davies and head coach Jesse Marsch following the defeat. The conversation then shifts to the United States and Folarin Balogun, examining why he has been cleared to play despite receiving a red card in the Round of 32. Plus, the guys dive deeper into all the latest storylines and developments from the FIFA World Cup. (23:11) Later, to close out the show, Patrick, Garret, and Cam Hughes bring you up to speed on the biggest stories from around the sports world in another edition of Headlines. The guys recap the Calgary Flames' signing of Simon Nemec and discuss how the team's blue line could take shape heading into the season, They also run through the latest NHL players to file for arbitration and what those decisions could mean for their respective teams, they break down the Toronto Blue Jays' struggles against the Seattle Mariners after scoring just two runs over a three-game stretch, and more!

On Hour 1 of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas and Garret Vander Ploeg react to the Calgary Flames signing Simon Nemec to a five-year, $36.25 million contract with a $7.25 million AAV. The guys break down how the Flames' blue line compares to previous seasons and stacks up against other teams around the NHL, while also discussing how recent contracts suggest a growing league-wide trend toward shorter-term deals in the five-year range. They then shift their focus to the offer-sheet market and the stunning development of Leo Carlsson becoming the NHL's highest-paid player, exploring what it could mean for the future of contract negotiations across the league! (25:50) Later, Patrick Dumas and Garret Vander Ploeg are joined by The Fourth Period senior writer Dennis Bernstein to discuss the Anaheim Ducks' contract situation following Leo Carlsson's offer sheet and how the team could maneuver around the salary cap. Bernstein breaks down why Carlsson has become the NHL's highest-paid player, whether other teams were considering submitting offer sheets of their own, and if the Ducks were prepared for the possibility of one being signed. He also shares his thoughts on whether teams around the league are becoming increasingly concerned about rival clubs targeting their young stars with offer sheets. The conversation then shifts to the Calgary Flames and the future of their blue line, as the guys examine the organization's wealth of defensive talent and the competition among several promising young players who could develop into high-end contributors!

On hour two of Sportsnet Today with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the hour, Patrick is joined by FIFA World Cup correspondent for Sportsnet, James Sharman, to preview Canada's matchup against Morocco in the round of 16. Who could be available for a full game for Jesse Marsch, and can Alphonso Davies play a full match? Plus, a look at the rest of the knockout stage games. (26:21) It's another edition of the Cavalry FC Soccer Show! Cavalry Head Coach and GM Tommy Wheeldon Jr. stops by to check in with his latest thoughts on his team returning to game action, the latest on his Canada's match against Morocco, and more!

On hour one of Sportsnet Today with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off the show, Patrick is joined by producer Aazam Ali Nanji to dive into the biggest Friday headlines. The guys dive into the final day of development camp for the Calgary Flames, the reaction to the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheeting Leo Carlsson, and the big victory for the Calgary Stampeders over the Toronto Argonauts in the 2nd Annual Stampede Bowl. (25:05) MLB/NHL Network Insider, Adnan Virk joins the show with his reaction to his favourite team making a big splash in free agency with the offer sheet to Leo Carlsson. Plus, Adnan dives into the biggest targets for the Blue Jays and where the big names could go at the MLB Trade Deadline.

On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas, Peter Klein, and Aazam Ali Nanji get you all caught up on the latest news in the sports world on another edition of Headlines! They talk about the moves made in NHL free agency, the Blue Jays' win on Canada Day, and preview the Stampede Bowl with Aazam's Stamps Report! (40:41) On another edition of Wildcard Wednesday, Patrick, Peter, and Aazam spin the wheel and share their dumbest sports takes, their favourite parks across the city, and what songs they would play at the Stampede Bowl!

On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Patrick Dumas and Peter Klein react to Blake Coleman being traded to the Minnesota Wild and how it will change the look of the team going forward. Then, the guys hear from Pat Steinberg and Flames GM Craig Conroy to get more of an understanding on how the trade came together and why this move made sense. (29:18) The guys hear from Pat again, this time with newly acquired defenseman Jake Middleton, to get some of his thoughts his time in Minnesota, coming to play in his home province, and how he feels he can fit in as a veteran on a young Flames team.

On Hour 2 of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein is joined by Daniele Franceschi to break down the breaking news of the Toronto Raptors acquiring Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers. Daniele shares his thoughts on how the move could elevate the Raptors into legitimate contenders in the Eastern Conference. Plus, the guys continue to react to the blockbuster acquisition of Kawhi. (22:46) Later, Aazam Ali Nanji brings another edition of the Stamps Report as Calgary gets into the win column! Then, Peter, Aazam, and Cam Hughes break down the upcoming NHL free agent class and make their predictions on where the top UFAs will land!

On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein, Aazam Ali Nanji, and Cameron Hughes get you up to speed with the latest from around the world of sports on another edition of Headlines! They bring the latest Flames news, the Florida Panthers acquiring Jacob Markstrom, LeBron James heading back to free agency, and more! (25:52) Luke Fox of Sportsnet joins the show to break down the latest from around the NHL! He shares his thoughts on the Panthers trading for Jacob Markstrom, what the Maple Leafs are searching for in the goalie market, and what he's expecting to see when NHL Free Agency opens up on Canada Day.

On Hour two of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein and Cameron Hughes break down the Calgary Flames’ 2026 NHL Draft. The guys share their thoughts on the overall draft class and analyze how the Flames’ selections and moves could impact the team’s future. They also discuss why Chase Reid fell to seventh overall, take a deeper look at the defenseman class, and debate whether Calgary selected the best player available. (23:33) Peter and Cam take a deeper look at the NHL Draft by examining the San Jose Sharks’ selections, evaluating just how strong their prospect pool currently is and how promising their future could be. The guys also dive into your texts to debate whether the Flames truly drafted the best player on the board!

On hour one of Sportsnet Today, Peter Klein and Cam Hughes bring you up to speed from the latest and greatest around the sports world on another edition of Headlines! They recap the highlights from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the Jays dropping six straight, Canada moving on at the World Cup, and more! (24:46) Ben Steiner joins the show to break down Canada advancing to the Round of Sixteen for the first time in FIFA World Cup history! He dives into the win for Canada over South Africa, the growth of soccer in Canada, and sets up the matchup between either Morocco or the Netherlands!