Justin Bourne from The Athletic joins me this week to break down the human element of players going through a slump (e.g. Nylander), the question marks on the blueline, and some good old-fashioned Jake Gardiner debate!

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1:57 - What it's like going through a slump.
11:10 - Thoughts on Toronto's defence.
18:58 - The positives in Zaitsev's game.
27:09 - Dermott and Babcock's unwillingness to try different D-pairings.
40:58 - The Jake Debate: do you trust Gardiner in the playoffs?

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Episode 130: Bourne To Be Wild

Adam Wylde joins us this week to break down the Chiarelli drama in Edmonton, Toronto's blueline, and potential RHD targets for the upcoming trade deadline.

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Episode 131: Born To Be Wylde

JD Bunkis from Sportsnet 590 the FAN joins us this week to break down every angle of the Jake Muzzin trade.

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3:36 – Thoughts on the trade.
27:00 – What do the D-pairings look like now?
42:00 – Trading for ANOTHER defenceman.
54:12 – Could the Leafs trade for a winger at the deadline?
1:02:10 – Final thoughts.

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Episode 132: Buzzin For Muzzin

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