How the Leafs Better Develop Defencemen & the Nylander Coaching Question w/ Justin Bourne + Zach Bogosian + What Matters Most for the Shorthanded Raptors w/ Michael Grange

Justin Bourne, co-host of The Real Kyper & Bourne, joins JD to discuss William Nylander asking for more ice time, Timothy Liljegren's perception and criticism about the Leafs drafting and development (10:00). Zach Bogosian, defenseman for the Minnesota Wild, joins the show to chop it up about Toronto media, being roommates with Mitch Marner, being a professional athlete in the social media era,  defending Marner and Halloween (25:30). Michael Grange, Sportsnet's senior Raptors columnist, analyzes JD's concerns with the Raptors; What are we watching for? Has the tank already started? How has Gradey Dick improved his offensive arsenal? Where does Jakob Poeltl's stand? (51:30) Plus, JD and Michael discuss the big weekend for the Raptors franchise as they lift Vince Carter's jersey to the rafters (1:12:00). JD then gives his thoughts on C.J. Stroud's tough Thursday night performance. 

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