Leafs & Raptors Deadline Outlooks

In the final hour of the morning show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Maple Leaf Hotstove contributor Anthony Petrielli. They discuss the Leafs' trade deadline strategy and the potential for significant roster changes. Key topics include targeting needs for improvement, evaluating the value of trading a puck-moving defenseman, and balancing draft pick priorities. Afterward, they chat with Blake Murphy (28:46), co-host of the Raptors Show. Blake shares his thoughts on the Raptors' recent win, the team's current performance, and his surprise at Brandon Ingram's all-star snub. They discuss the Raptors' position in the Eastern Conference, potential trades for improvement, and player development, along with reflections on the Jakob Poeltl extension. 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 affiliate.