In today's Opening Thought, Matt highlights how important Canada's victory over South Africa on Sunday was for men's soccer in this country. 

Airing daily from 2-4pm and hosted by Matthew Cauz, Game Play is Canada’s first daily sports talk show focused on sports betting and fantasy that provides listeners with the inside edge on every sport's latest lines, greatest prop bets and up-to-date information.

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Matt's Opening Thought - June 29th, 2026

In the second hour of Game Play, Matt Cauz and Owen Hall are joined by ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton to get her takeaways from John Chayka's tenure as Leafs' GM so far. Then Matt and Owen get into the possibility of Kawhi Leonard returning to the Raptors.

Game Play: June 29, 2026 - Hour 2

ESPN NHL Writer Kristen Shilton joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs drafting Gavin McKenna first overall and how the Yukon native handled the spotlight on draft night, Toronto issuing Nick Robertson a qualifying offer and his future with the team, how the Leafs spend some of their money this offseason, what John Chayka has been able to do in his short tenure as general manager, if Vegas plans on making a big splash, and how Connor Bedard might feel about Chicago’s offseason. 

Shilton on Gavin McKenna joining the Maple Leafs, John Chayka’s tenure in Toronto thus far, and how Connor Bedard is feeling in Chicago.

Former TFC and Canada MNT player Tosaint Ricketts joins the show to discuss Stephen Eustaquio’s incredible winner in stoppage time, the impact that Alphonso Davies brings for the team both on and off the pitch, who Jesse Marsch should start in the striker position in the round of 16, how many minutes Davies might get on Saturday, and what the victory over South Africa means for the sport in Canada. 

Matt's Opening Thought - June 29th, 2026

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