The JD Bunkis Podcast

Luke Fox, Leafs and NHL writer with Sportsnet, discusses all the updated moves from the Leafs, how the Leafs roster is starting to look compared to last season, his opinion on the contracts being signed and what might change for Leafs players under Craig Berube (00:00). JD ends the thoughts with his opinions on the Leafs latest moves.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...

Elliotte Friedman, NHL Insider with Sportsnet, breaks down how Chris Tanev and the Leafs found a partnership, which defensemen the Leafs are looking at next, what the Leafs might do with Nick Robertson's trade request, what Max Domi's might've got paid elsewhere, what the Leafs are looking at for a goaltender and their forward group, compiling a deal for Mitch Marner and the no-state tax issue (00...

Colby Armstrong, NHL Analyst with Sportsnet, chats about Max Domi signing with the Maple Leafs, discuss Domi's game versus Tyler Bertuzzi, why fit is so important, Nick Robertson's trade request and incorporating AHL talent (00:00). Luke Gazdic, former Edmonton Oiler and NHL analyst, joins to discuss the advantages of signing in Florida and the ripple effects of Steven Smakos' stalemate with the T...

JD touches on the NHL Draft, Mitch Marner and Bo Bichette (00:00). Michael Grange, Raptors writer with Sportsnet, gets into the Toronto Raptors; the overall grade for their recent moves, nuances with their draft picks, and what to potentially expect this coming season (09:00). Raptors General Manager Bobby Webster joins the show to discuss the status of Bruce Brown, weaponizing cap space, the 19th...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD chat about artificial intelligence, where the Blue Jays and Ross Atkins are at in the season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. walking back his Yankees comments, and Mitch Marner rumours.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates....

JD opens with his praise for Canada's first-ever win at the Copa America tournament highlighted by Jacob Shaffelburg's performance. James Mirtle, Senior Managing Editor with The Athletic, talks about the tight NHL off-season timeline, his read on where the Maple Leafs are at with Mitch Marner, the biggest decision for the Leafs this summer, Joseph Woll's extension and what contracts top free agent...

JD opens the show with his thoughts on who should've won the Conn Smythe Trophy (00:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, details why Game 7 didn't go the Oilers' way,  which players most helped Connor McDavid along the journey, McDavid's decision to not come out onto the ice to accept the Conn Smythe, Matthew Tkachuk's legacy and Paul Maurice's triumph (9:00).  Later on, JD and the f...

JD describes the feelings around Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final and ranks the legacy stakes on the line. Daily Faceoff NHL Insider Frank Seravalli gets into the legacy stakes for Paul Maurice, his read on the Panthers' mental fortitude, the constricted off-season timetable in the NHL and the latest on the Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner (9:00). JD then talks about where the Blue Jays are to end the...

Sam McKee, host and producer at Sportsnet 590 The FAN, discuss their experience watching Canada's men's soccer team take on Leo Messi and Argentina in the Copa America opener (00:00). Then JD and Sam get into the stakes in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final, the potentially complicated Conn Smythe choice, how the Oilers run is effecting how they view the Maple Leafs, and Mitch Marner thoughts (22:00)...

JD speaks on why this year's Stanley Cup Final could become the series of a lifetime (00:00). Sid Seixeiro, host of Breakfast Television , discusses the goal of Team Canada's men's soccer team at Copa America,  Alphonso Davies as the new captain, the importance of fixing Jonathan David, Ismaël Koné's growth and the shrinking gap between international powerhouses and emerging countries (10:00).   T...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD chop it up about the Celtics' title run, Boston's sports riches, plus the parity trend and direction of the NBA. JD and Ben also get into if Bo Bichette may like a change of scenery, how the track record of the Blue Jays front office complicates their feelings towards roster moves and if this bullpen is the worst from this era of the Jays (30:00)...

JD opens with a chat about how the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals have mirrored each other through the first four games. Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of the Klevr app, discusses the psychological advantage from the Oilers scoring eight goals, how the team's role players led the way in Game 4, Connor McDavid and Matthew Tkachuk's series so far, the best runs from defensive c...

JD explains how Alexander Barkov is outplaying Connor McDavid in the first three games of the Stanley Cup Final. Jon 'Stugotz' Weiner, co-host of the Dan La Batard Show with Stugotz , chats with JD about how Canadians might be feeling about the Stanley Cup heading south to Florida, McDavid on the verge of being swept with only having three assists so far, and how fans feel about Jimmy Butler (9:00...

JD opens with his critiques of Luka Dončić's frustrating composure in Game 3 of the NBA Final. Devin Harris, 15-year NBA veteran and analyst with Bally Sports Southwest, breaks down how the Mavericks can learn from this failure, the distraction that comes when you fixate on the officiating, Dončić's biggest defensive downfall, the Celtics' dominant run, the uniqueness of Jrue Holiday and Kyrie Irv...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , joins JD to get into Teoscar Hernández, if they'd rather watch the 2023 or 2024 Blue Jays, Joey Votto's win, the feeling seeing your team play well but still lose, and a couple interesting results from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll, before ranking the hardest sports to officiate.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the h...

JD opens the show discussing the part momentum plays in the Stanley Cup Final. Dwayne Roloson, 14-year NHL veteran and former Edmonton Oilers goaltender, chats about the feeling of being down 0-2 in a playoff series, the nuances of the 'next man up mentality', what it's like being a red-hot goaltender like Sergei Bobrovsky and pressure on Stuart Skinner (6:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'...

JD begins the show by discussing his experience attending the Toronto Argonauts’ home opener on Sunday night and the Blue Jays’ significant roster moves over the weekend. Then, James Mirtle, senior managing editor for The Athletic, joins JD to discuss the Panthers’ victory over the Oilers in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, potential sources of optimism for Edmonton heading into Game 2, how modern...

JD opens the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ series split against Baltimore, his experience attending “School Day” at Rogers Centre, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s recent offensive resurgence, and Yusei Kikuchi’s unique narrative arc during his tenure in Toronto. Then, Joseph Casciaro, NBA scribe for theScore, joins JD to discuss the Celtics’ dominant win over Dallas in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Boston...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD discuss potential pivots that the Blue Jays should consider, fan feelings at Rogers Centre, if Davis Schneider is the most popular Blue Jay and Armen's questionable jersey decision. In the podcast-only portion, the gents discuss if they always need a rooting interest, what they care about in the NBA and NHL finals and take a quick visit to the co...

JD opens the show by measuring the gap between the Blue Jays and Baltimore Orioles (00:00). Colby Armstrong, NHL analyst for Sportsnet and Spittin' Chiclets , discusses Mitch Marner wanting to stay with the Maple Leafs, how big skaters are catching up to the smaller ones, the pressure of the Stanley Cup Finals, how the Oilers stack up to the Panthers, and which Panther will match up against Connor...

MLB Insider Robert Murray sizes up the trade market for Kevin Gausman, breaks down how the Blue Jays can improve their roster in the short and long-term, plus notes how they can learn from past mistakes (8:00). JD then gets into Elliotte Friedman's reports about Mitch Marner (45:00).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect...

Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the Klevr App, discusses  the Edmonton Oilers winning formula, why the Dallas Stars fell short, Stuart Skinner's turnaround, Connor McDavid greatness, if the Oilers or Panthers will benefit more from the week off before the Stanley Cup Final and the nuances of the biggest stage (8:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'  The views and o...

Sportsnet's Michael Grange and JD break down Luka Dončić's greatness and journey to his first NBA Finals, Kyrie Irving's turnaround, and how the Mavericks stack up against the Boston Celtics (7:00). Plus, Grange talks about the players who may be part of Canada's Senior Men's National Team at the Paris Olympics.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests an...

Ben Ennis, co-host of The FAN Morning Show , and JD get into which teams and players left in the NHL's conference finals are easy to root for, how Toronto's professional sports teams are mimicking each other and reasons to trade or not trade Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (00:00).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refl...

Justin Termine, host of NBA Today on NBA Sirius XM, discusses Anthony Edwards' ceiling and marketability, the Timberwolves' future, Boston's hatred for Kyrie Irving, as well as why Luka Dončić and Irving are positioned as the most skilled backcourt of all-time (8:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!" The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not...