Raptors Reality Check With Eric Smith + Marc Methot!

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. 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.