

Baraheni on RJ Barrett's future in Toronto, biggest offseason concern for the Raptors and Edwards' improbable return
Co-Host for The Athletic NBA Daily Show, Esfandiar Baraheni joins Game Play to chat about RJ Barrett's future in Toronto, biggest offseason concern for the Raptors and Edwards' improbable return.

Wyshynski on Draft Lottery scenarios, Chayka's 'interesting' approach and Carolina's offensive dominance
ESPN Senior NHL Writer, Greg Wyshynski joins Game Play to chat about Draft Lottery scenarios, Chayka's 'interesting' approach and Carolina's offensive dominance.

Alter on the Maple Leafs' lack of transparency, Chayka's desire to return to hockey and what Matthews 'owes' the Leafs
Maple Leafs Reporter for The Hockey News, David Alter joins Game Play to chat about the Maple Leafs' lack of transparency, Chayka's desire to return to hockey and what Matthews 'owes' the Leafs.

Matt's Opening Thought - May 5th, 2026
In today's Opening Thought, Matt explains why the 2026 Draft Lottery should be rigged in favour of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Game Play: May 5, 2026 - Hour 2
In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski about who would most benefit from winning the NHL Draft Lottery and the outlook ahead for the Leafs. Then Matt is joined by The Athletic NBA Daily Podcast co-host Esfandiar Baraheni to discuss if the ceiling f…

Game Play: May 5, 2026 - Hour 1
In the first hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz shares his gripes with the NHL Draft Lottery. Then Matt is joined by The Hockey News Maple Leafs writer David Alter to discuss his overall thoughts on how the Leafs have handled the offseason so far.

Lewenberg on Barnes 'trending towards' being a superstar, Poeltl's concerning contract and the Raptors' exciting young core
TSN Raptors Reporter, Josh Lewenberg joins Game Play to chat about Barnes 'trending towards' being a superstar, Poeltl's concerning contract and the Raptors' exciting young core.

Masters on what made Chayka's press conference so 'tense', lack of optimism for the Leafs and Sundin's return
TSN Maple Leafs Reporter, Mark Masters joins Game Play to chat about what made Chayka's press conference so 'tense', lack of optimism for the Leafs and Sundin's return.

Matt's Opening Thought - May 4th, 2026
In today's Opening Thought, Matt looks on the positive side after the Raptors' playoff exit.

Game Play: May 4, 2026 - Hour 2
In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz talks to TSN Maple Leafs reporter Mark Masters about why the Leafs' introductory press conference of John Chayka and Mats Sundin left him wanting more. Then Matt is joined by TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg to discuss the fallout from the team's Game 7…