Prime Time Sports

Gord Stellick and Stephen Brunt are joined by John Clayton [12:56] and Nick Alberga [27:02] ahead of the round table ft. Stellick, Brunt, Michael Grange and Elliotte Friedman.

Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt are in for the penultimate edition of Prime Time Sports! They kick things off by speaking to Erik Erlendsson of LightningInsider.com ahead of the Lightning's tilt vs. the Leafs down at Scotiabank Arena (29:02); Sportsnet's Brian Burke joins in-studio for a look at the Leafs, including how the lack of fighting spirit might hurt them going forward in the playoffs (41:04); Sportsnet's Dan Shulman joins ahead of Rays/Astros G5 to break down the madness in Atlanta and Los Angeles last night, and looks ahead to the waiting NLCS (1:08:35); The Toronto Star's Doug Smith to break down the Raptors' preseason thus far, including two games vs. the Rockets in Tokyo, Japan (1:31:20); CBS Sports' David Samson joins to discuss the finer details of the Dodgers losing, leaving Kenley Jansen on the shelf, Dave Roberts' managing prowess (or lack thereof), and tonight’s Game 5 (1:55:55).

Jeff Blair and Stephen Brunt are in for today's edition of Prime Time Sports! Head coach of the Canadian men's national soccer team John Herdman joins the show in-studio to break down the team ahead of training camp kicking off this week (5:36). After the break, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins calls in to discuss the offseason and what the team could look like next year (27:01); Sportsnet's own Chris Johnston chats with Jeff and Stephen on the team's makeup early in the season and discusses the matchup vs. the Lightning tomorrow night (46:20); Sportsnet Columnist Gare Joyce discusses his new book, Most Valuable, on Sidney Crosby's career (1:07:36); ESPN Insider Jeff Passan breaks down the beginning of Atlanta/St. Louis, in which the Cardinals scored 10 runs, and looks ahead to the other two Game 5 matchups (1:31:38); SN590's own Eric Smith calls in from Japan to discuss the ongoing NBA/China saga, and the cache that the Raptors carry internationally as NBA Champions (2:00:13).

Jeff Blair & Stephen Brunt Host: The guys discuss the Leafs’ 3-2 loss to the Blues, as well as the Argos firing of general manager Jim Popp, and the NBA's Hong Kong controversy; Comedian Dave Hill is in-studio to discuss his bizarre journey across Canada, and rediscovering his Canadian heritage (25:35); Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliot Friedman discusses the current NHL season to this point, and has $50 on the Rays winning the ALCS over the Astros (45:38); Michael "Pinball" Clemons, former Argos running back, head coach, and now new Argos' general manager sheds light on how he feels about his new role (1:12:75); Former NHL player Michael Cammalleri joins us in-studio to explain his successful sports nutrition company, BioSteel, and how Canopy Growth’s purchase of the company will further help the development of sports nutrition science (1:30:50); and the Ringer’s John Gonzalez breaks down the NBA and Houston Rockets' political troubles with China (1:53:15).

Jeff Blair & Stephen Brunt host: Stephen discusses his weekend trip to Liverpool to watch a Premier League match at Anfield, and we delve into Kyle Lowry’s contract extension with the Raptors; Sportsnet & MLB Network’s Cliff Floyd on the Postseason thus far, and how tough Houston’s pitching is (28:45); NHL on Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek on Kasperi Kapanen’s pivotal penalty in Saturday’s Maple Leafs loss to the Canadiens, and on the expectations surrounding the defending champion St. Louis Blues (42:55); Toronto Wolfpack Chair/Interim CEO Bob Hunter joins in-studio to discuss the club’s promotion to Super League, and everything that awaits the organization after reaching Rugby League’s top level (1:10:10); NHL Network & St. Louis Blues analyst Darren Pang on the Stanley Cup champions’ title defence ahead of Monday’s visit to the Maple Leafs (1:32:00); CBS Sports NFL insider Amy Trask recaps Week 5 in the NFL, including Jay Gruden’s firing in Washington, Teddy Bridgewater’s play for the Saints, and the Colts’ impres

Jeff Blair and Richard Deitsch host: TVA Sports' Renaud Lavoie joins the show to chat about the Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares announcement as captain [1:07], and the roundtable commences with Sportsnet's Shi Davidi and HNIC's David Amber where they discuss the impact of the C on the chest in different leagues [40:05], California introducing the Fair Play to Pay Act [1:10:37], tying the knot on the 2019 Blue Jays season [1:30:01], and the MLB postseason who are the favourite to win their division series [1:52:07].

Jeff Blair & Richard Deitsch host: We discuss the announcement of John Tavares as the 25th captain in Toronto Maple Leafs history, and the Leafs' season-opening win over the Senators (1:00); Maple Leafs great (and former captain) Darryl Sittler discusses the naming of Tavares as captain (22:43); NHL on Sportsnet's Brian Burke on the appointment, and the task ahead of Tavares (40:54); John Tavares himself joins the show to discuss his new role (1:20:03); NHL on NBC's Eddie Olczyk discusses the start of the season, his new book "Eddie Olczyk: Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life", and what the buzz around the Leafs captaincy was like in his playing days (1:32:16); MLB Network's Mark Feinsand discusses the ALDS and NLDS matchups, the Mets' firing of manager Mickey Callaway, and the other vacancies in the managerial market (1:56:05).

Jeff Blair & Richard Deitsch host: We discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs as the season gets underway tonight, and recap Tuesday's thrilling Washington Nationals win over the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL Wild Card game (2:11); Toronto Maple Leafs great Wendel Clark discusses his anticipation for the season, and the role of the captain in the modern NHL (27:15); Sportsnet 650's Corey Hirsch previews the NHL season (44:22); Author of “Curveball” and former MLB pitcher Barry Zito discusses his life in the game, and the new book (1:13:37); Sportsnet's Dan Shulman on the Nationals' win over the Brewers, and previewing the AL Wild Card Game between the A's & Rays, which he's in Oakland to call (1:32:23); Leafs Nation Pre- & Post-Game's Gord Stellick on the Leafs ahead of puck drop (1:55:40).

Jeff Blair & Richard Deitsch host: We break down the end-of-season remarks from Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins and President/CEO Mark Shapiro (0:40); SN590 Leafs analyst Jim Ralph on the team's outlook for the season (29:51); Jeff & Richard discuss Andre DeGrasse's silver medal win in the 200M at the World Athletics Championships (39:50); Hockey Night In Canada's Elliotte Friedman looks ahead to the NHL puck drop (47:06); We discuss the expectations on Kyle Dubas and the Maple Leafs this season (1:19:52); Sportsnet's Shi Davidi on Shapiro & Atkins' end-of-year remarks (1:30:55); Sports Illustrated's Michael McCann on the passing of the Fair Pay To Play Act in California (2:01:50).

Jeff Blair & Richard Deitsch host: At The Letters’ Ben Nicholson-Smith & Arden Zwelling join the show for a roundtable discussing the end of the Blue Jays’ season; Jeff & Richard delve into the Maple Leafs’ final roster cuts ahead of Wednesday’s opener (55:40); Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton driver and Olympic gold medalist Justin Kripps discusses the organization’s decision to release Kaillie Humphries, allowing Humphries to join the US national team (1:05:04); Raptors Radio Voice Eric Smith discusses the start of the team’s training camp in Quebec City (1:30:00); CBS Sports’ Amy Trask delves into the NFL off of Week 4, including Vontaze Burfict’s suspension for the remainder of the season, New Orleans’ Sunday night win over the previously-undefeated Dallas Cowboys, and a signature win for Baker Mayfield and the Browns over Baltimore (1:52:36).