Instigating with Clarkey and Drury

Gaming News Canada's Steve McAllister re-joins the guys to discuss the Leaf's offseason thus far, including bringing in veteran goalie Sergei Bobrovsky and where new young star Gavin McKenna might best fit. The guys also discuss the huge offer sheet signed by Ducks forward Leo Carlsson, which Anaheim matched, and what that could mean for salaries going forward. Finally, the latest Rogers s...

Drury sits down with NHL Network's Jonny Lazarus to discuss the Brady Tkachuk trade, the issues that NMCs are causing in the NHL, the upcoming draft and much more. Then Clarkey hops on with Toronto Marlies PxP voice Todd Crocker to dissect the Calder Cup run for the Marlies, including the play of Easton Cowan and playoff MVP Artur Akhtyamov. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email i...

The guys welcome on longtime Toronto sports writer, accomplished author and former MLSE man Mike Ulmer to discuss the Leafs hiring Jim Hiller, Chayka's first trade and where MLSE currently stands in his mind. Ian Doig jumps on from Montreal to review Clarkey's RBC Canadian Open picks win, and to make fresh picks for the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. We are looking for new sponsors! Interest...

Drury kicks off the show with Guelph Storm defender and Tampa Bay Lightning prospect Grant Spada, who has launched a new paediatric cancer initiative called Spada Strong. Following that, Clarkey joins alongside Mad-Sports.com's Mike Damergis to discuss the Yankees Jays series, where the Yanks are at with the Judge injury, and where both teams need to see improvements. The guys end off with the...

Ryan comes back from the west coast to talk with Kitchener Rangers TV Host Sean Furfaro on the Rangers capping off an amazing spring with their 3rd Memorial Cup title since 1972. Sean gives his take on the things the Rangers did this year on and off the ice that set them apart, including a brilliant coaching job from Jussi Ahokas and shrewd moves by GM Mike McKenzie. Clarkey jumps on to give his t...

The guys tackle the tough news that NASCAR great Kyle Busch has passed away at just 41-years-old. Kyle is the record holder for most races won across NASCAR's top 3 divisions with 234. RIP Kyle. Following that, Drury presses Clarkey on what will be worse for him: Marner winning the Cup or Montreal. Clarkey also delivers some research showing maybe the Leafs aren't so bad at drafting. We ar...

Adnan Virk of Prime Monday Night Hockey, MLB Network and the Unscripted Podcast rejoins the show to chat with Clarkey and Drury about the firing of Craig Berube, Auston Matthews, and the ongoing NHL playoffs in a chat littered with movie references from Clarkey. Following that, golf expert Ian Doig comes back on to make picks for the PGA Championship, and to discuss what becomes of LIV Golf now th...

Clarkey and Drury welcome on Sportsnet TheFan590 Producer and Host Mike Gentile to discuss the Leafs hiring John Chayka as GM of Hockey Ops and Mats Sundin as Senior Executive Advisor. Did the Leafs make the right move here? What does getting the 1st overall pick do for the team? Is Matthews staying? So many questions swirling in Leaf Land. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instig...

Clarkey and Drury welcome on longtime sports media pro Jody Vance onto the show. On top of stops at Leafs TV, Sportsnet and Breakfast TV in Vancouver, Jody was the first woman ever in Canada to host her own sports show on primetime TV. Jody gives us her takes on the current situations in Vancouver affecting the Canucks, the Whitecaps, rumours of an MLB team and the ongoing offseason soap opera of...

Clarkey and Drury welcome back friend of the show Gord Stellick of NHL Network Radio, and former NHL executive, including a stint as Leafs GM in the 90s. Gord gets into the Leafs' ongoing search for a new front office and who could be an ideal fit. Gord also gets into the playoffs so far, with a mixed bag so far for the Canadian teams. Clarkey and Drury end off by further looking into the Leaf...

Clarkey and Drury welcome on longtime Raptors radio PxP voice Eric Smith, to chat about the upcoming NBA playoff series with the Cavs, Scottie Barnes defensive prowess and Darko Rajakovic's impact on the squad. Then, more breakdown after Leafs locker room clean-out and a wild article in the Athletic detailing how dysfunctional the Leafs are at the highest level. We are looking for new sponsors...

Clarkey and Drury welcome on the incomparable Sid Sixeiro, who's new sports show The Sid Sixeiro Show from Sick Media has been exploding online as Sid is fully back on the sports beat. Sid offers up his take on the Maple Leafs and where they have to go from here after a disastrous year, Keith Pelley's ability to make the right calls, and the toxic culture in the locker room that has to cha...

Longtime NHLer and former Toronto Maple Leaf Lou Franceschetti joins Clarkey and Drury to discuss Brad Treliving's firing and the incoherent press conference given by Keith Pelley. Lou gives some takes on what he feels is wrong with the current state of the Leafs, before the guys dig more into the poor draft history and new business practices brought in by Pelley. We are looking for new sponso...

The guys welcome back Toronto Sun beat reporter covering the Blue Jays Rob Longley back to preview the Jays' season and how the new look lineup may perform in defence of the American League. Clarkey and Drury then discuss AL and NL MVP possibilities, and the ongoing gouging of baseball fans by the owners and streaming companies. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@...

New Yorker and huge Yankees fan Mike Damergis comes back on the show to discuss the Yankees, the WBC, and what the potential damage could look like to baseball if a major work stoppage over a salary cap occurs. Following that, Clarkey and Drury go over the Radko Gudas knee on Auston Matthews, the wave of criticism the Leafs drew from their lack of response, and the need for change at the NHL Depar...

Friend of the show Steve Dangle of SDPN joins the show to discuss a very disappointing season for the Leafs, one that Steve calls the most frustrating to cover in his career. Steve rips into the team's issues that includes slumping star players, poor management choices and bad drafting. He also gives thoughts on the ongoing issue of NHL Player Safety. Clarkey and Drury then welcome on pro golf...

"Clarkey's catching rays and Treliving's catching strays."-Mike Gentile Clarkey returns as he and Drury welcome on friend of the show Mike Gentile of Sportsnet TheFan590 to discuss a dismal ongoing season for the Leafs. Mike gets into what prevented a once promising core of players from winning anything, and the little bumps along the road of the Leafs' core that ultimately l...

Ryan welcomes on The Leafs Nation host Nick Alberga, host of Leafs Morning Take, to discuss the Canadian loss at the Olympics and the impact the gold medal may have on Auston Matthews. Nick also talks about the Keith Pelley letter to Leafs season ticket holders, what the team should be doing at the deadline, and some of his favourite memories from the past as a fan. Subscribe to The Leafs Nation o...

Ryan welcomes back Steve Sabourin, who recently announced that this will be his last year of CKNX Jr Hockey after over 2 decades on the mic. Steve recounts many of the great stories that he, Ryan, Scott Pettigrew, Scott Bridge and Johnny K got to cover over the years on the broadcasts, and reflected on the impact of the show on hockey in the area. They also discuss the crushing Canada loss to the...

Sports media veteran and Gaming News Canada's Steve McAllister joins the show to discuss Canada's opening win against Czechia on the men's side, trouble with the US on the women's side, and changes that need to happen with player development. Steve also sticks around to discuss the troubling Jays injury news as pitchers and catchers reported this week, with Drury flipping out over...

The guys welcome on voice of CKNX Jr Hockey and sports guru Steve Sabourin on to discuss the Patriots/Seahawks Super Bowl matchup, the Canadian hockey Olympic outlook, and much more. Following that, Clarkey and Drury touch on the Finland women's hockey team norovirus situation, the wild Gavin McKenna news, and the guys make picks for the PGA Waste Management Open. We are looking for new sponso...

Hockey News lead reporter covering the Toronto Maple Leafs David Alter joins the lads live from Seattle in front of Climate Pledge Arena ahead of the Leafs western road trip. David gets into the Leafs' mentality lately, becoming sellers, the disappointing 5-game home losing streak, leadership questions, front office security and much, much more. Finally, Clarkey and Drury get into the wild sca...

Fansided and Homestand Sports contributor Justin Pooni comes back to discuss the Bills firing Sean McDermott and to preview Patriots/Broncos and Seahawks/Rams. The guys then bring on pro golfer and current Aussie Senior Legends Tour player Ian Doig to share his journey down under in Australia and New Zealand, and to discuss Brooks Koepka returning to the PGA from LIV. We are looking for new sponso...

Former TheFan590 alum and New York sports analyst Mike Damergis jumps on to discuss the NFL playoffs, the Giants getting Harbaugh, and the baseball off-season so far. Our old pal, Producer Adam, also makes a surprise guest appearance to chat about Clarkey's Leafs beating his Avs, and the upcoming Olympics. We are looking for new sponsors! Interested? Email instigatingcd@gmail.com or Clarkey66@...

The guys kick off the new year with longtime NHL executive and former Leafs GM Gord Stellick, to discuss the passing of legendary OHL Commissioner and CHL President, David Branch, and Canada's World Jr. performance. Later on, friend of the show and Sportsnet Fan 590 producer Mike Gentile hops on to discuss Matthews heating up for the Leafs and the outlook for the rest of the season in the Big...