Episode 178

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28th Feb 2023

NHL Arms Race & Hype Hoops

Talking the nuclear arms race in the NHL Eastern conference, a lot of amazing basketball games, new MLB rule changes, and the latest on the ATP tour this Pod

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Dropping the puck Talkin' Hockey (07:15) we touch on the Toronto Maple Leafs acquisition of Jake McCabe, in the context of a lot of moves being made by the top teams in the Eastern Conference such as the New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, Tampa Bay Lightning and potentially more from the New York Rangers.

Moving along to BBall Storylines (14:50) we talk the Toronto Raptors solid Febuary, the scoreboard massacre between the Sacremento Kings and Los Angeles Clippers, the hype finish between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Lakers comeback against the Dallas Mavericks, LeBron James' ensuing injury and how it affects the new look Lakers chances, and more.

A Bit of Baseball (28:05) Discussing the new rule changes this season implememented by the MLB to try and make the game more exciting.

Wrapping up with Tennis Talk (32:30) We talk Iga Swiatek and Andy Murray's exciting runs that ended in disappointment in the finals, as well as previews on whats happening this coming week on the ATP Tour.

All Music: Mystery Train by UIC https://open.spotify.com/track/3CBI2Nkyd2sx3iWkDmXgnO?si=ij50q1FSQhKp2e7B7daL

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Two Toronto boys who grew up next door to each other talking, playing and breathing sports, continuing to do just that. Tune in to hear analysis and reactions to the latest happenings in the NFL, NBA, NHL, UFC, and more...
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