The JD Bunkis Podcast

JD reacts to the Edmonton Oilers stunning comeback victory in game 4, Connor McDavid's performance, how Leon Draisaitl will be remembered and a sign of rising popularity for the NHL (00:00). Later, JD and producer Armen get into the off-putting change in basketball development and Adam Silver's comments on NBA expansion (30:00). 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 Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, admit they were wrong about the Indiana Pacers (00:00), talk about the complicated feelings when sports franchises relocate, and debate if the Blue Jays are a good baseball team? (13:00) JD and Ben evaluate Spencer Turnbull's debut, Alejandro Kirk's stardom, the starting rotation and who the Jays can trade for. Later, the duo discuss how ring culture may start to change (43:00). 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 rides the high of the Blue Jays securing their fifth straight series victory (00:00). Jackie Redmond, from the NHL on TNT, checks-in from Florida to dip into the stakes in the Stanley Cup Final (5:00). JD and Jackie chat about the storylines surrounding Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, plus thinking of Brad Marchand or Sam Bennett signing with the Maple Leafs. Later, JD gets into the latest buzz around the trade markets for Giannis Antentokounmpo and Kevin Durant (38:00).  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 another comeback win from the Blue Jay and why this hot stretch of play feels sustainable (00:00). Two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Kris Versteeg, joins JD (7:00) to get into the depth of the Florida Panthers, if and how Connor McDavid can will the Edmonton Oilers back into the series, the Conn Smythe race, if older NHL players are valued more than ever, and turning frustration into production. The show ends with reaction to Gary Bettman's defensiveness when asked about addressing state tax advantages in the next collective bargaining agreement (42:00). 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 Blue Jays' mostly good weekend and the obvious trade that needs to materialize (00:00). The Athletic's James Mirtle checks-in from the NHL combine to discuss the buzz among front offices (3:00) including teams interested in Mitch Marner, Sam Bennett's rising stock, plus the positioning of John Tavares and Morgan Reilly. JD and James finish the conversation deliberating who or what would actually change the Maple Leafs DNA (30:00). 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 historic comeback win from the Indiana Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton (00:00). JD then goes through his feelings following the report of Mitch Marner, his relationship with the Maple Leafs and his looming free-agency (20:00). The show ends with JD's gripes following the news of Aaron Rodgers finally signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers (34:00), along with Gary Bettman addressing the media. 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 goes over the dramatics in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, along with the "what if" of Sam Bennett signing with the Maple Leafs (00:00). JD then shifts focus to the NBA (12:00) as Sportsnet's Michael Grange checks-in from Oklahoma City to chat about the Raptors' chase for a star, if a NBA title will change Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's connection with Canadian fans, how the Indiana Pacers can make the finals competitive, and the NBA's parity era. 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 explains what he was thinking at Rogers Centre as the Philadelphia Phillies lit up Bowden Francis (00:00). Sean Avery, 10-year NHL forward and author of Summer Skate, discusses what inspired him to write a book, the state-tax debate in NHL circles, the "pests" and "dogs" in playoff hockey, Corey Perry, Brad Marchand, the Maple Leafs identity and if Sam Bennett would change it (10:00). JD ends with thoughts on the high stakes in the Stanley Cup Final and the Raptors' chance at landing Giannis Antetokounmpo (37:00).  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 explains why he's buying the rumours tying Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Toronto Raptors (00:00). Colby Armstrong, NHL analyst for Sportsnet and the NHL on TNT, joins JD (14:00) to catch up and chat about their biggest points of interest heading into the 2025 Stanley Cup Final. 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 Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show, discuss Addison Barger's breakout and the Blue Jays' homerun-happy weekend (00:00). Is Barger the story of the Jays season so far? What's different between Davis Schneider's spark in 2023 versus Barger's now? Should umpires be held more accountable? Later, JD and Ben chat about Pascal Siakam winning Eastern Conference Finals MVP and revisit the Raptors trading him away (32:00). 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.