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Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards break down the biggest stories across Toronto sports and the NHL, including the possibility of NHL expansion and which cities could be next in line for a franchise, with Houston, Austin, Atlanta, and a potential return to Phoenix all in the conversation. The crew also discusses Quinn Hughes’ holdout in Minnesota, whether the Wild can get a deal done with their star defenceman, and Bo Horvat’s recent comments on the situation. Plus, Rob Longley joins the show to preview the Toronto Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, why Vladimir Guerrero Jr. needs to get his bat going, where the Jays stand in the playoff race, and whether Toronto can make a legitimate push for the postseason as the sports calendar gets ready to ramp back up.#NHL #TorontoBlueJays #BlueJays #MLB #QuinnHughes #NHLExpansion #VladimirGuerreroJr #MinnesotaWild #ClevelandGuardians #TorontoSports #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Dan Riccio is back from vacation alongside Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards for a loaded episode of Off the Roster, catching up on everything he missed across the sports world. The crew starts with the Toronto Blue Jays after their sweep of the Seattle Mariners, including Max Scherzer turning back the clock with a dominant performance at 42 years old, Seattle managing just four runs all series, and whether the Jays still have a realistic path to the playoffs. Dan also recaps his trip to the Blue Jays-Yankees game before the conversation shifts to the NHL, where Connor Hellebuyck’s public trade request out of Winnipeg sparks a discussion about player empowerment, potential landing spots and what a blockbuster move could mean for the Maple Leafs. Plus, they break down Cale Makar’s massive eight-year, $20.4 million AAV extension with Colorado, how it could reshape the NHL’s salary landscape and what it may mean for future contracts involving Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews, William Nylander, Gavin McKenna and more. Finally, with college football underway and the NFL season approaching, the crew talks fantasy football, expectations for their favourite teams and the biggest games and storylines to watch — all with a Toronto perspective.#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #MaxScherzer #SeattleMariners #NHL #ConnorHellebuyck #CaleMakar #MapleLeafs #TorontoMapleLeafs #NFL #FantasyFootball #CollegeFootball #TorontoSports #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

The Toronto Blue Jays hit another new low, and Off the Roster is breaking down a night that went completely off the rails. The crew reacts to Toronto falling behind 10-0, a disastrous six-run sixth inning, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hearing boos from the home crowd, and George Springer finally snapping his home run drought with a 404-foot blast. Things got so ugly that Miles Straw ended up on the mound, while even more defensive chaos followed as the Jays tried to survive another brutal night.Then, MLB writer Thomas Hall joins the show to dive into Dylan Cease’s velocity, the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence conversation, Sean Keys, and Major League Baseball’s proposed overhaul of the offseason calendar. Could free agency really be squeezed into just a few weeks, followed by a complete freeze on trades and signings?Plus, Will Lou joins to break down the latest from the basketball world, including Shaedon Sharpe’s significant knee injury and Canada’s upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying matchup against Panama. And because it’s Friday, things inevitably get weird with another edition of WTF Friday. Don’t miss another chaotic edition of Off the Roster covering the Blue Jays, MLB, basketball, and more.#BlueJays #MLB #OffTheRoster #TorontoBlueJays #Baseball#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #OffTheRoster #BlueJaysBaseball #KansasCityRoyals #Royals #MLBPlayoffs #WildCard SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Breaking News: Toronto Raptors announce that Kyle Lowry's jersey retirement ceremony will take place on Jan 10, 2027. The Toronto Blue Jays are still fighting to qualify for the post season. Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards break down the Blue Jays’ 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals, as Nathan Lukes delivers the decisive three-run home run and Toronto’s pitching staff shuts down one of baseball’s hottest teams. They also tee up the rubber match against Kansas City and what the Jays need to do to leave the series with a win.Veteran broadcaster and journalist Arash Madani is here to explain big picture issues with the Toronto Blue Jays from manager John Schneider's tactics with Bo Bichette vs Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the front office's patch work of staring pitchers and the possibility of a Blue Jays march to the post season in a soft American League. Madani will be broadcasting play-by-play from the US Open in New York in September and explains why Felix Auger-Aliassime's ceiling is US Open Champion. What is holding back Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Annie Fernandez from returning to prominence is explored. Lastly, as the Director at Football Canada, Arash reveals how Canada qualified in Flag Football at the 2028 Summer Olympics Games in Los Angeles. Plus, watch interviews with Toronto's Daz Cameron and Kansas City's Vinnie Pasquantino as Off the Roster continues its breakdown of Blue Jays vs. Royals and the final stretch of the MLB season.1:25 INTRO 2:05 Kyle Lowry’s jersey retirement announcement 7:30 Nathan Lukes’ redemption 8:25 Toronto pitchers combine for the shutout12:30 Arash Madani is here! 13:25 Nathan Lukes dodges the Gatorade bath 15:20 Does Nathan Lukes hate Vladimir Guerrero Jr? 17:20 John Schneider’s dealings with Bo Bichette + Vladimir Guerrero Jr 21:00 How soft is the American League? 24:10 Has Toronto mismanaged bullpen arms? 26:30 Blue Jays struggles are with the offence 30:20 Arash will be broadcasting at the U.S. Open 32:10 Felix Auger-Aliassime’s ceiling at the US Open 35:35 Bianca Andreescu + Leylah Fernandez updates 39:40 Kyle Lowry + Vince Carter’s relationship 41:30 Canadian qualifying for Flag Football at 2028 Summer Olympics46:20 Blue Jays’ Daz Cameron is here! 51:25 The Sopranos Hot take 52:50 Vinnie Pasquantino is here! 56:00 Pasquantino’s experience as a World Series correspondent1:00:40 ProLine Picks - Tristan Peters + Kazuma Okamoto 1:02:50 Top 10 singles in Canada #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #OffTheRoster #BlueJaysBaseball #KansasCityRoyals #Royals #MLBPlayoffs #WildCard #NathanLukesSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn are back on Off the Roster after another painful night for the Toronto Blue Jays. The crew reacts to the bizarre ending against Kansas City, what the loss means for Toronto’s increasingly desperate playoff push, and another major blow to the rotation after Shane Bieber landed on the 15-day injured list with right teres major inflammation. Somehow, the Jays also made history for a completely different reason, with fans officially surpassing one million Loonie Dogs consumed this season.Then, Mike Wilner joins the show to break down where the Blue Jays stand with just over a month remaining, whether this team still has a realistic path to October, how Toronto survives without Bieber, and what has gone wrong during a season that continues to test everyone’s patience.Plus, the crew will speak to Jamaal Magloire, who was just inducted into the Canadian Basketball Hall of Fame. He will talk about his career that led to this moment, the future of basketball in the country and some of the wild off-season movies in the NBA.#BlueJays #MLB #TorontoBlueJays #OffTheRoster #BaseballThis video contains copyrighted material. All rights belong to their respective owners. We are using this material for entertainment purposes, not monetary and believe it falls under the “Fair use” Statute (Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). We acknowledge and credit the artists and labels for the use of their material.Credits YouTube.com/MLBNetwork YouTube.com/MLBSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Cabbie and Lindsay Dunn deep dive into the AL Wildcard race highlighting the key players on the bulletin board of the Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins, Cleveland Guardians and Seattle Mariners. Max Scherzer starts for Toronto to open a series against the hottest team in baseball, winners of 8 straight - the Kansas City Royals. Blue Jays Ace Dylan Cease unveils his collaboration with the Art Gallery of Ontario and Lindsay Dunn explores the artist inside, how painting canvasses allows him to escape and what this moment means to Cease as a person. Apologies for the technical difficulties as Lindsay reported live on location outside of the Art Gallery of Toronto. "baseball is more war like. painting is more forgiving." -Dylan CeaseWatch the full interview with Lindsay and Dylan Cease on The Nation Network. Andres Gimenez's recent appearance on the MLB Network explores his hitting process while reminding Blue Jays of his 2025 Post Season heroics. Cabbie continues to explore the biggest story lines surrounding Toronto and Kansas City and how Toronto can take advantage of the Royals pitching staff. #BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #NBA #OffTheRoster #TorontoSports #dylancease 0:50 INTRO 2:00 Dylan Cease’s limited merch collab 4:15 AL Wildcard Race Deep Dive 6:45 Texas Rangers’ “Solution” 9:45 Cool Nicknames in baseball 11:10 Cleveland Guardians’ Dominant Aces 12:30 Minnesota Twins’ Luke Keaschall stepping up 14:30 Tim McGraw + other concert stories 16:25 Are the Seattle Mariners and Blue Jays the same?24:00 Toronto Blue Jays vs Kansas City Royals preview 27:20 Lindsay Dunn sets up her interfere with Dylan Cease30:45 Dylan Cease reveals his art and capsule! 33:00 Technical difficulties, sorry! 35:00 Blue Jays teammates are commissioning Cease’s artwork 37:45 Max Scherzer as a painter? 40:30 Athletes as painters43:20 Grabbing Dylan Cease’s collection 48:30 Andres Gimenez unpacks his process 57:00 Toronto Blue Jays pitching trending positive1:01:00 Salvador Perez is stealing bases 1:02:40 ProLine Pick - Jake Bauers This video contains copyrighted material. All rights belong to their respective owners. We are using this material for entertainment purposes, not monetary and believe it falls under the “Fair use” Statute (Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). We acknowledge and credit the artists and labels for the use of their material.Credits YouTube.com/MLBNetwork YouTube.com/MLBSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

On today’s episode of Off the Roster, Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards are joined by guest co-host Scott Campsall to break down the latest across Toronto sports. The crew starts with the Toronto Blue Jays after a disappointing weekend in New York, where the Jays dropped two of three to the Yankees in a crucial late-season series. They look at what went wrong against New York, where Toronto now sits in the American League playoff race, and just how realistic the Blue Jays’ postseason hopes are as the schedule continues to wind down. Then, they shift to the Toronto Raptors and the latest surrounding the ongoing Kawhi Leonard investigation, what the newest developments could mean, and how the situation continues to unfold around the NBA.#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #MLB #Yankees #NewYorkYankees #MLBPlayoffs #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #KawhiLeonard #NBA #OffTheRoster #TorontoSportsThis video contains copyrighted material. All rights belong to their respective owners. We are using this material for entertainment purposes, not monetary and believe it falls under the “Fair use” Statute (Copyright Disclaimer under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976). We acknowledge and credit the artists and labels for the use of their material.Credits YouTube.com/MLBSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Dan Riccio and Lindsay Dunn are back on Off the Roster to break down another huge series win for the Toronto Blue Jays, who take care of the Tampa Bay Rays and continue building momentum in the American League playoff race. The series was capped off by an outstanding performance from Shane Bieber, who struck out seven Rays in the Blue Jays victory, while Kazuma Okamoto continued his hot stretch by launching another home run. Dan and Lindsay recap the biggest moments from the series, what continues to click for Toronto, and where the Blue Jays’ playoff chances stand as they keep stacking series wins down the stretch. Then, Joez McFly of Jomboy Media joins the show to preview the upcoming showdown with the New York Yankees, discussing where the Yankees stand right now, what Toronto needs to do to win the series, the battle in the American League playoff race, and everything at stake as the postseason picture continues to take shape.#BlueJays #TorontoBlueJays #Yankees #MLB #ShaneBieber #KazumaOkamoto #Jays #RepBX #NextLevel #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!If you liked this, check out:🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@FNBarnBurner🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster