The Leafs Demons Wake Up, Can Toronto Put Them to Bed? w/ James Mirtle and Kris Versteeg

James Mirtle, senior writer for The Athletic, joins JD at the top of the show to discuss the Leafs' Game 5 loss to the Ottawa Senators (00:00). They break down the lack of offensive output from the stars, the feeling in the room post-game, what's gone wrong since going up 3-0 in the series, the pressure to show up in Game 6, what lineup changes should be made, and the debate around physicality in the playoffs. Then, JD takes a look at the Blue Jays and their recent slump, detailing the areas of concern that need to be addressed (50:49). Later, Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins the show to continue the conversation around the "Battle of Ontario". They examine the Leafs' play up and down the lineup against the Sens, the lack of coaching adjustments by Craig Berube, and how Ottawa has gotten back into this series (52:10). Finally, JD jumps into what he missed over the weekend (01:29:06). 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.