Leafs' Unprecedented Blue Line Potential, Liljegren Showcase Scenarios w/ Mike Futa + Yankees' Aura w/ Ben Nicholson-Smith
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JD dives into the updated version of the Maple Leafs' blueline; is it the best of this era (00:00)? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks-in from the Bronx to discuss what it's like being around the New York Yankees and the pressure on José Ramírez (20:00). Later, JD and Armen chat about the Raptors' competitive preseason win over the Celtics (51:00). Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show, joins JD in-studio to get into the Leafs' blue line improvements, Timothy Liljegren drawing-in, how player development has evolved, using the media to propel prospect stock and another slow start for the Edmonton Oilers (1:02:00). 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.
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