Ben and Blake kick off the show by breaking down Ricky Tiedemann’s latest outing and Ben points out a noticeable difference between his first and second appearances for the Blue Jays. Next, they dive into the wild last few minutes of the Raptors’ loss to the Nuggets last night and weigh in on the shocking Scottie Barnes ejection. Frank Seravalli (30:42) of Daily Faceoff offers his thoughts on Michael Bunting’s next contract and if he has a place on the Leafs' roster next season. He also analyzes the difficulty in navigating the Leafs' goaltending conundrum, the mystery around John Tavares' injury and why Connor McDavid has already solidified himself amongst the game's greatest players. Former Maple Leaf and 2-time Stanley Cup champion, Curtis McElhinney, rounds out the hour (51:50) discussing the importance of mental toughness in the NHL and why the Leafs might have what it takes to go deep in the playoffs despite their history of first-round exits.
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