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We're back after a few delays, we talk the Leafs final stretch and pushing for the playoffs. The Blue Jays opened their season in Baltimore on Monday, we talk about it, the week ahead and our expectations of the team in 2017.  We also hit the Raptors, Lowry's return, and their potential playoff match-up. And finally, the NHL announced it would not participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics, we give our thoughts.

We're back to recap the week that was in Toronto sports in Episode 21 of The B. B. & J. Podcast! From the Leafs trip to Florida to face-off against the Panthers & Lightning, to the St. Pats versus the Blackhawks on Saturday night. Plus, why fishing, golf & hockey probably shouldn't be included in the same montage. We discuss the results of our last Weekly Poll, question if we should keep doing them / what else we can do to switch things up! Then we get to the Raptors heading down the stretch, a little bit of Blue Jays & WBC, and some news from across the hockey world.Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to follow along on Twitter!

In Episode 20, we recap a good week for our Leafs - going 3-0-0 in a bid to claim a playoff spot. We continue to question Mike Babcock's stubbornness & why he makes certain decisions. Take a look back at the Raptors past week, while Jamie goes off about Demar Derozan. And finally we talk a little about the WBC & Adam Hadwin.

Episode 19: We cover the Leafs disappointing California road-swing, preview their week ahead and ask some questions about their playoff chances & whether it's time to criticize Babcock.Plus, we look at the Raptors past week, including Lowrys near season-ending injury & their week ahead. And Jay & Dan are confirmed to come back to Canada in the fall!

In our longest episode to date, we cover a ton of hockey news including a few breaking trades while we were recording, the Leafs week in review & California road trip preview. We discuss the final results of EP17s weekly poll, plus set up a brand new poll to start March. The Raptors finished the week with another trade & a dramatic comeback victory over the Boston Celtics, we share our thoughts on their postseason potential heading forward.And to wrap things up, we briefly talk about the Blue Jays spring training, Maple Leafs Legends Row, and Jay & Dan possibly returning to Canada!Thanks for listening!

With both the NHL & NBA trade deadlines fast approaching, we throw out some hot takes over who the Leafs should acquire & talk about the Raptors trading for Serge Ibaka. As always we recap the Leafs & Raptors past week & set up their games ahead. Plus the Toronto Blue Jays are just about to start Spring Training! We run through some of the stories heading into their first games in Dunedin.Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to follow along on Twitter, Instagram & Youtube!

In Episode 16 of the podcast, we take a look back at the Leafs week vs the Islanders, Stars, Blues & Sabres. We respond to our first tweet-in question about the Leafs & set up the next week of games vs the Islanders (again), Blue Jackets & Senators. We talk about the Raptors briefly before branching off into discussions about Charles Oakley & The Knicks drama, Dean Blundell's comments after being let go by The Fan 590, the rise of the CWHL & a lot more.Thanks for tuning in, be sure to subscribe to never miss an episode!

Episode 15 of The B. B. & J. Podcast includes a lengthy discussion about the Toronto Maple Leafs defence, top-to-bottom, including recent pick-up Alexey Marchenko.  As always, we recap their week including the wild Saturday night match up with the Bruins & look ahead to hopefully some revenge against the Blues & Stars. On the Raptors side of things, we discuss the results of our Weekly Poll from EP14, the struggles of the Raps lately and all the drama llamas in the NBA.Enjoy the episode & don't forget to vote in our new Weekly Poll on Twitter: twitter.com/bbnjpodcast

In Episode 14, we give our thoughts on the NHL All-Star Weekend, including The NHL 100 List & Skills Competition, plus we look ahead to the 2018 Winter Olympics and whether NHL players will participate. As always, we take a look back on the Leafs week & set up their games after the All-Star break. Then we weigh in on the Raps recenet struggles & discuss whether they'll make some moves at the NBA trade deadline. And just barely in time, we remember to talk about the upcoming Superbowl 51 between the New England Patriots & Atlanta Falcons.Thanks for listening!

In EP13 of the B.B.&J. Podcast, we discuss the Leafs past week vs the Sabres, Rangers and Sens, losing Morgan Rielly to injury & Frankie Corrado finally playing another game. On the Blue Jays front, Jose Bautista re-signed and you bet we're gonna share our opinions about it. Plus, the Blue Jays reveal a "new" alternate jersey and we give some of our own alternate jersey ideas. And to end things off heading into EP14, we start our new Weekly Poll with a question about the NHL All-Star Game.Enjoy the episode!

We're back for our first episode of 2017, in we discuss the Leafs first half of the season and name our Mid-Season MVPs, the Centennial Classic & JVR trade vs re-sign arguments. We briefly check in on the Toronto Raptors and proposed changes to NBA game length, as well as touching upon the San Diego Chargers move to Los Angeles.Enjoy the episode!

In Episode 11 of The B. B. & J. Podcast, we cover the TFC MLS Cup Final, the Leafs lackluster starts & the Raptors on a roll.

The B. B. & J. Podcast hits double digits! In Episode 10 we discuss:- The Raptors robbery in Sacremento-- The balance of power in the NBA-- Someone wouldn't want Lebron James on the Raps... for free-- The Leafs struggles against Carolina, NJ & the Habs-- Grading Coach Babcock 20 games into the 16-17 season-- Predictions!-- The Leafs/Red Wings official Centennial Classic jerseys-- Vegas Golden Knights-- Future NHL expansion-& more!

In Episode 9,  we talk Marner's filthy dangles against Reimer, Matthews goal-drought & more including:- Leafs week-in-review- Weekly Predictions- The NHL injury bug- Toronto Raptors: Do they lack an extra gear?- Brendan brings a trivia questionThanks for checking out Episode 9!

We're back with Episode 8 and it's a packed one! Topics include:- Remembrance Day- Hockey Hall of Fame Game- The Leafs week in review- Predictions for the week ahead- Brendan & Jamie compete in a HHoF-themed quiz- Things get heated about the Centennial Classic- We take a look at the Raptors season early on- Blue Jays off-season news (and non-news, too!)& More!Thanks for checking out Episode 8!

Tune in for a packed Episode 7 ofThe B. B. & J. Podcast, where we discuss the Maple Leafs early November win streak, plus:- Andersen finding his game under pressure- Early season stand-outs & let-downs- Live reactions to the Habs 10-0 loss to CBJ- Cubs first World Series in 108 Years- Longest droughts in sports- Toronto Raptors& More!Thanks for checking out the podcast!Like, Subscribe, & stay tuned for Episode 8.

In Episode 6 ofThe B. B. & J. Podcast,we cover the untimely end of the Blue Jays 2016 campaign, the second week of the Leafs season & more.-  Blue Jays ALCS Loss-  Edwin & Bautista: Who stays? Who goes?-  Matthews vs Laine Round 1-  Leafs vs Bruins, Jets & Wild-  Weekly Predictions-  #FreeRielly-  Honoured numbers vs Retired numbersThanks for tuning in!

We're back with Episode 5 ofThe B. B. & J. Podcast:In our longest episode to date, we cover a ton of topics including:- Matthews 4-goal NHL debut- 'The Hundred' All-Time Maple Leafs- NHL: Eichel's scooter, P.K. in Nashville- Predictions! (Some very right, some very wrong)- Go back in time with us and be excited about the Jays ALCS all over again!- A fitting ending given the lateness of the episode (sorry about that!)& More!Thanks for tuning in!

In Episode 4 ofThe B. B. & J. Podcast, we talk about the resurgent Blue Jays in October, the Maple Leafs preseason and opening day lineups & we briefly discuss our Fantasy Hockey draft!Thanks for tuning in!

In Episode 3 of The B. B. & J. Podcast, we talk about: the World Cup of Hockey 2016 and give our final thoughts, the Blue Jays September struggles, the Maple Leafs roster and some top NHL stories!Thanks for tuning in!