The Leafs' Most Important Fact-Finding Missions & When They Might Dive Into the Trade Market w/ James Mirtle + NFL’s Parity Problem & Week 16’s Most Meaningful Games w/ Charles McDonald

JD kicks off the show alongside James Mirtle, senior writer at The Athletic, to dive into the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over the Dallas Stars (00:00). They chat about Toronto's first line, Auston Matthews' production this season, secondary scoring, Nick Robertson's value, the trade market, Matt Murray, Dennis Hildeby, how the team adapts to playing in front of backup goalies, slow starts, and different ways to win. Then, JD gives his thoughts on Mat Ishbia's new $2 menu at Suns home games (47:20). Afterward, Charles McDonald, NFL writer for Yahoo Sports, joins the show to talk with JD about Week 16, the race for the NFL Draft, the playoff picture, fearing the Broncos in the playoffs, the Chargers long-term outlook, Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen, the contract king Kirk Cousins, and Michael Penix Jr. (50:32).    

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