The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD asks Marco D'Amico, co-host of The Starr and D'Amico Show, about the NHL capitalizing on player empowerment, how the NHL could alter their video review process, and Connor Hellebuyck. The show ends with 'What We Missed!' 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.

JD reacts to the Raptors blowing a huge lead to the Boston Celtics. Tom Haberstroh, Sixer sideline reporter for NBC Sports, joins from Philadelphia where the Raptors are getting ready to play LeBron James and the Sixers. JD asks Tom about the NBA's injury trajectory, if the Eastern Conference is as deep as was expected, and how the Raptors matchup with the East's elite. 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.

JD reacts to the Maple Leafs dropping the sixth of their last seven games. Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg, breaks down what he sees as the primary issues with the Leafs, his best explanation for William Nylander's quiet season, how Gavin McKenna's being used, how teams in slump try to get back on track, and Sergei Bobrovsky's performance thus far. JD and Kris also discuss Connor Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg and the reasoning for his trade request. 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.

JD is joined by Ben Nicholson-Smith, MLB insider and Blue Jays reporter, checks-in from the MLB's general manager meetings in Las Vegas.  JD asks Ben about Freddy Peralta's chances of landing with the Jays, how the Jays can replace what Kevin Gausman and Chris Bassitt brought to the starting rotation, Adrian Morejon's fit with the team, other free agents that are at play for the Blue Jays, and the Jays mental skills coach not returning to the team. 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.

JD and Es Baraheni, NBA host at The Athletic, discuss Jakob Poeltl's strong play of late, if the Raptors would pair Poeltl with Jamal Shead more often, how important Shead is to the Raptors success this season, why the Raptors defense has been inconsistent, and Jaylen Brown's return to Boston. The show ends with discussion about the NFL deadline. 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.

Goaltender analyst, Kevin Woodley, breaks down Sergei Bobrovsky's start with the Maple Leafs as compared to his past seasons and if there's a real case for sitting Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg. JD and Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, continue the conversation around the New Jersey Devils cowardly decision to not start Hellebuyck in his return to Winnipeg and debate if analytics have gone too far in sports. 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.

Brady Quinn, NFL on FOX analyst, breaks down what NFL rule has room for improvement, what the most important game results of the year was, if Sheduer Sanders should remain the Browns starting quarterback, if the Broncos are true Super Bowl contendors, which teams he feels are actual Super Bowl contendors. 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.

JD and Sportsnet's Sam McKee get into a brutal weekend for the Maple Leafs. JD and Sam talk about how quickly the "refreshed" feeling of the new season has worn off, Jim Hiller's volatile handling of Gavin McKenna, why William Nylander's play has fallen off, what to make of Sergei Bobrovsky, how the Canadiens fans took over in Toronto on Saturday, and the New Jersey Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck for their game in Winnipeg. 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.

JD identifies the points of interest for the Maple Leafs during their busy weekend. Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet Blue Jays reporter, talks about his article on Sportsnet.ca discussing five different Blue Jays targets. Arden lays out why he chose those trade targets for the Jays and what it would take for Toronto to land CJ Abrams, Steven Kwan, and the rest of the potential targets. JD and Arden also discuss the Jays bullpen situation. 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.

JD is joined by Liam Hicks, Tampa Bay Rays catcher and fourth Canadian to hit a home run in the World Series, to get into his career and getting to the Rays, wanting to be a hockey goalie growing up, the transferable skills from hockey to baseball, competing for Canada in the World Baseball Classic, and being a Maple Leafs fan. The show ends with "What We Missed" (32:50). 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.