May 15: Stanley Cup Playoffs, Roenick off the Cuff, Kevin Weekes ain’t no fluff
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CEO of the PGA of Canada Kevin Thistle joins Joey Vendetta and Ian Leggatt on RBC Off the Tee to discuss Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s recent comments on golf courses during the extended stay-at-home order and the growing diversity in the sport of golf (8:14). Raptors super fan Nav Bhatia chats about being the first fan honouree in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and the moment he received the news (27:07). Toronto Star’s Doug Smith chimes in on the Raptors’ focus to next year, their continuation to develop their younger players and President Masai Ujiri and Kyle Lowry’s future with the team (39:57). Former NHLer and host of “Hits Hard” show Jeremy Roenick weighs in on the importance of team chemistry heading into the playoffs and the pressure on Leafs’ Jack Campbell in his first potential playoff start (1:03:06). Blue Jays Colour Analyst Pat Tabler gives his thoughts on Toronto’s pitchers not playing deep into a game and MLB players’ concerns about playing a full 162 game season following a shorten year (1:22:05). Plus, Former NHLer and Montreal Canadiens scout Reid Simpson gives his perspective on playing professional hockey in Russia and the Habs’ first round matchup against the Leafs (1:36:02). NHL Network’s Kevin Weekes stops by to discuss a player’s mindset heading into the post season, Zdeno Chára facing his former team in the first round and Taylor Hall’s impact on the Bruins (2:01:30). 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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