Episodes

  • Binnington Belief, Crosby Influence + Sánchez Fit
    Feb 16 2026

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by coach Claude Julien, who discusses Canada's solid start in the tournament and the pressures that come as the bracket tightens. He compares coaching in the Stanley Cup Final to an Olympic knockout game and talks about Jordan Binnington’s poise. Later, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith (23:45) analyzes the Blue Jays’ trade for Jesús Sánchez, roster changes without Anthony Santander, and expectations for George Springer, Addison Barger, and Ricky Tiedemann.

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    47 mins
  • Canada on Business, NBA All-Star Reset & Morikawa’s Pebble Finish
    Feb 16 2026

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning bring in Sportsnet analyst Jason Bukala to explain why Team Canada has looked untouchable through three games and why the real tests only get louder from here. Bukala breaks down how Macklin Celebrini has fit right in beside superstar talent, the edge Canada has shown when things get scrappy, and how the goaltending has quieted what was supposed to be the one lingering question. They also keep one eye on Team USA, with Auston Matthews driving the Americans. In the back half, the guys dig into The Athletic poll calling the Dylan Cease contract the worst free agent deal and debate risk-versus-strikeout upside. The boys also touch on this year's NBA All-Star format and whether one strong showing can actually bring the event back, before circling Adam Silver’s latest anti-tanking talk. They finish at Pebble Beach, recapping Collin Morikawa's win to end a 28-month drought after a long delay sparked by Jacob Bridgeman’s adventure on the beach.

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    50 mins
  • NHL-Style Olympics, Curling Controversy & Jays Trade
    Feb 16 2026

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show on Family Day with a quick nod to the holiday, before jumping straight into how unstoppable Team Canada’s men’s hockey team has looked through the group stage. The boys compare it to past Olympic runs and explain why this version feels different. They also touch on Tom Wilson’s fight and a wider debate about how close the tournament has moved toward an NHL style product, before running through how the quarterfinal bracket and qualifying round could shake out. They wrap by zooming out to the broader Olympic experience, including the curling controversy and trash talk, plus a quick nod to Canada getting its first Gold courtesy of Mikaël Kingsbury. To close the hour, they pivot to the Blue Jays’ trade for Jesús Sánchez and debate if he can a real everyday factor and how much of the move is a bet on loud contact and power.

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    51 mins
  • From Milan to Salt Lake, Virk Reacts and Peca Takes You Inside 2002
    Feb 13 2026

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Adnan Virk, starting with the high of Team Canada steamrolling Czechia and why it only fuels the belief this group can run the table. They pivot to the U.S. and land on their clearest advantage: a goalie group deep enough to carry a short tournament if they settle on the right guy early. From there, they shift to baseball and sort through the early bad news around Blue Jays camp and what it could mean for the 2026 season. Later, 2002 Olympic gold medalist Mike Peca (24:17), takes them inside the Salt Lake experience with stories from the room, including a Pat Quinn moment he still hasn’t forgotten. He also weighs in on Hockey Canada’s roster build, and the NHL level physicality showing up early in the tournament. They finish with Connor Bedard, and Peca’s read on how unfazed he’s been by the Team Canada omission and why his mindset stays locked on the present.

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    47 mins
  • The “If It Ain’t Broke” Hour + Binnington’s Blank Sheet
    Feb 13 2026

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode by circling back to Team Canada’s 5–0 win over Czechia, including Jordan Binnington’s postgame “psycho goalie” stare. They look ahead to today's clash with Switzerland, react to Josh Morrissey's injury, and debate what’s even left for Canada to “learn” after such a complete opener. The conversation pivots to Blue Jays camp with José Berríos speaking publicly for the first time, weighing whether his “bad decision” comments sound like real closure or something that could linger, before touching on the Phillies moving on from Nick Castellanos. After the break, Justin Bourne (28:57) of Real Kyper & Bourne joins as the guys keep riding the high from Canada’s near-flawless opener. He zeroes in on the most Canadian subplot possible: Binnington looking calm, sharp, and comfortable, sparking the inevitable “so… what exactly is happening in St. Louis?” conversation. They wrap by looking ahead to Switzerland, what carries over, and whether anything needs tightening at all.

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    51 mins
  • Canada’s Men's & Women's Olympic Blueprint with Sean Reynolds
    Feb 13 2026

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week on Friday the 13th by reacting to Team Canada’s dominant 5–0 win over Czechia in its Olympic opener. They break down the pace and physical edge, the contributions throughout the lineup, and Jordan Binnington’s steady start in goal, before looking ahead to the back-to-back against Switzerland. Later, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show live from Milan to explain why Binnington’s opener changes the goaltending conversation, and how Canada’s NHL-level structure gives them a real edge. They also pivot to the women’s side, discussing the widening gap with the U.S., the latest on Marie-Philip Poulin, and what Canada’s upset blueprint would have to look like if they meet again for gold.

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    50 mins
  • Raptors Reality Check With Eric Smith + Marc Methot!
    Feb 12 2026

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final segment by welcoming former NHL defenceman Marc Methot. They preview Canada vs. Czechia and discuss the NHL-style physical tone early in the tournament. They focus on Canada’s blue line and the pressure on the bottom pairing, then debate Binnington vs. Logan Thompson in goal. They finish with Methot’s take on the tournament format, including extended 3-on-3 overtime. Later, Eric Smith (26:01), the Raptors’ radio play-by-play voice on Sportsnet 590, joins to react to last night’s home loss to the Pistons, Jakob Poeltl’s return, and the next steps in the team’s progression.

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    48 mins
  • Binnington Watch in Italy with Luke Fox + Jays Injury Fallout with Jon Morosi
    Feb 12 2026

    Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode alongside Sportsnet’s Luke Fox. live from the Olympics in Milano Cortina. Luke recaps Day 1 of men’s hockey, from Slovakia’s upset of Finland to Sweden’s Italy scare and the early physical tone under NHL-style officiating (minus fighting). He digs into the goalie gamesmanship, before previewing Canada–Czechia and why Mark Stone could have a “moment” in this tournament. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (24:50) joins to break down Jays camp concerns, including Anthony Santander's injury fallout, Shane Bieber’s arm issue, the need for José Berríos to bounce-back, and whether the bullpen needs more behind Jeff Hoffman.

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    49 mins