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Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards relive a massive weekend in Toronto sports, headlined by the Toronto Raptors evening their NBA playoffs series vs the Cleveland Cavaliers 2-2. Game 4 was woeful in shooting for both Toronto and Cleveland, but key defensive plays, standout performances from Scottie Barnes, Collin Murray-Boyles and Jamal Shead lead Toronto to a 93-89 victory. Raptors Head Coach Darko Rajakovic offered high praise of his franchise player Scottie Barnes, who scored 23 points. Will the Raptors defence force another brutal shooting effort from Donovan Mitchell and James Harden where they committed 11 turnovers? Lindsay checks in with slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr to clear up his shooting skills recently seen at Scotiabank Arena (home of the Toronto Raptors). Additionally, a sobering conversation with Nathan Lukes as he battles vertigo. The Toronto Blue Jays won another series winning two of three from the Cleveland Guardians. Ross Atkins addresses the Blue Jays bullpen shake up, the crew dives into Eric Lauer vs Max Scherzer in the starting rotation as Trey Yesavage is scheduled to return on Tuesday, April 28th vs Boston. Kazuma Okamoto is starting to heat up, just in time for the Boston Red Sox who are in disarray after firing most of their coaching staff on Saturday, April 25th including Manager Alex Cora. Zack Phillips joins to unpack the futures of the Ottawa Senators and Los Angeles Kings. Lastly, which NBA Playoff series is surprising us and funny or strange stories from the weekend. 0:50 Intro + Weekend Vibes Check 2:00 Raptors win + even the NBA Playoffs series 2-25:00 Scottie Barnes is only at 60% 12:00 Dreadful shooting by Cleveland and Toronto 13:30 James Harden’s turnovers are problematic18:20 Confidence level in Toronto 20:20 Lebron James defies logic + Orlando has Magic 23:30 Can Vladimir Guerrero Jr hoop? 27:05 Blue Jays Shake Up Bullpen 31:40 Vladimir Guerrero + Kazuma Okamoto’s bats are heating up34:55 Eric Lauer vs Max Scherzer - who should stay in the rotation?41:00 Nathan Lukes opens up about Vertigo 44:30 Red Sox fire Manager Alex Cora 49:50 Ottawa Senators + LA Kings future 57:15 LA Kings Should Trade For Auston Matthews 58:30 Two runners break 2 hour marathon 1:01:55 Achilles Tears For Players Wearing 0 1:04:45 Brandon Ingram Answers For The Shade Thrown At His GF 1:06:30 ProLine Picks - Mitch Marner + Parker Messick #BlueJays #Raptors #WeTheNorth #OffTheRoster #TorontoSports #MLB #NBAPlayoffsSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/Follow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

The playoff energy is REAL on today’s episode of Off the Roster as Dan Riccio, Lindsay Dunn, and Cabbie Richards react to the Raptors’ massive Game 3 win, powered by standout performances from Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as #WeTheNorth claws back into the series. The crew breaks down what changed, how Toronto found its edge, and whether this momentum can carry forward. From there, they shift to the diamond with a preview of the Blue Jays’ upcoming series against the Cleveland Guardians, key matchups to watch, and what’s at stake early in the season. Plus, the latest on the Maple Leafs’ GM search continues to heat up with major implications for the franchise’s future. Then, Marco D’Amico joins the show to tee up Game 3 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, diving into Juraj Slafkovsky’s playoff breakout, adjustments from both sides, and what to expect next in a tightening series. Don’t miss it — subscribe for more daily Toronto sports coverage.#OffTheRoster #Raptors #WeTheNorth #BlueJays #LeafsForever #Canadiens #GoHabsGo #GoBolts #NHL #NBASHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Today on Off The Roster, Danny Green joins the show IN STUDIO for a loaded conversation that starts with his viral dance moves before diving into Brandon Ingram’s recent struggles and Darko Rajaković’s defense of his star. Green breaks down the Toronto Raptors’ chances, shares insight from his championship run, and weighs in on Anthony Edwards needing 35 per night to beat Denver — plus how much Ingram needs to produce against Cleveland. The conversation also touches on playing through injury, Victor Wembanyama, Portland’s ownership situation, and whether Steve Kerr could return.Then Justin Penik joins to tee up the NFL Draft, including potential surprises at the top of the board, how New York Giants fans feel holding two top-10 picks again, whether the Pittsburgh Steelers will target a quarterback amid the Aaron Rodgers situation, and what we can learn from the Seattle Seahawks’ draft-building strategy.#NBA #NBAPLayoffs #Raptors #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DannyGreen #AnthonyEdwards #Wembanyama #NFLDraft #Giants #Steelers #AaronRodgers #Seahawks #OffTheRosterSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Rob Wong, from the Toronto Sun + Host of the 3 up 3 Down podcast, joins to defend Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (even though he hit two Anaheim batters in the 8th inning). Wong reminds us that Vladimir Guerrero Jr historically starts slow and crushes the “slow start” narrative especially in light of Vlady’s 12 game hitting streak. Rob gives flowers to role players making positive contributions like Lenyn Sosa, Myles Straw, Jesus Sanchez and Patrick Corbin. Ernie Clement’s been the most consistent Blue Jay. The New York Mets have resorted to cleansing Citi Field with sage. The crew unpacks the wildest superstitions including Sidney Crosby jock strap and Whit Merrifield’s shower slump buster. #OffTheRoster #NBA #ClevelandCavaliers #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DonovanMitchell #JamesHarden #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoSports #vladimirguerrerojr #JeffHoffmanSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Brandon Ingram is uncomfortable and out of rhythm through the first two games of the series, which is amplified by the unexpected defensive stopper Cleveland’s Dean Wade. Fedor delivers a harsh reality check assessing the talent on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and the reality of the Cavs’ “Core 4” or “Fantastic 4”. The ceiling for Donovan Mitchell x James Harden is an NBA Finals appearance (and the 112 point scoring explosion through 2 games), whereas Scottie Barnes (an elite defender) is not surrounded by the same level of talent. Charles Barkley predicts the Cavaliers will advance to the NBA Finals. The crew also debates whether the Toronto Raptors ever truly had a chance in the matchup against Cleveland. #OffTheRoster #NBA #ClevelandCavaliers #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DonovanMitchell #JamesHarden #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoSports #vladimirguerrerojr #JeffHoffmanSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Today on Off The Roster, Lindsay Dunn and Cabbie Richards dive into a busy day across the NBA and MLB. Chris Fedor, a writer from cleveland.com, Chris Fedor, cleveland.com explains how Toronto star Brandon Ingram is uncomfortable and out of rhythm through the first two games of the series, which is amplified by the unexpected defensive stopper Cleveland’s Dean Wade. Fedor delivers a harsh reality check assessing the talent on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors and the reality of the Cavs’ “Core 4” or “Fantastic 4”. The ceiling for Donovan Mitchell x James Harden is an NBA Finals appearance (and the 112 point scoring explosion through 2 games), whereas Scottie Barnes (an elite defender) is not surrounded by the same level of talent. Charles Barkley predicts the Cavaliers will advance to the NBA Finals. The crew also debates whether the Toronto Raptors ever truly had a chance in the matchup against Cleveland. Rob Wong, from the Toronto Sun + Host of the 3 up 3 Down podcast, joins to defend Blue Jays closer Jeff Hoffman (even though he hit two Anaheim batters in the 8th inning). Wong reminds us that Vladimir Guerrero Jr historically starts slow and crushes the “slow start” narrative especially in light of Vlady’s 12 game hitting streak. Rob gives flowers to role players making positive contributions like Lenyn Sosa, Myles Straw, Jesus Sanchez and Patrick Corbin. Ernie Clement’s been the most consistent Blue Jay. The New York Mets have resorted to cleansing Citi Field with sage. The crew unpacks the wildest superstitions including Sidney Crosby jock strap and Whit Merrifield’s shower slump buster. #OffTheRoster #NBA #ClevelandCavaliers #TorontoRaptors #BrandonIngram #DonovanMitchell #JamesHarden #BlueJays #MLB #TorontoSports #vladimirguerrerojr #JeffHoffmanSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Tyler Yaremchuk joins Dan Riccio and Cabbie Richards on Off The Roster to break down the latest from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, including the Edmonton Oilers picking up a big win despite Connor McDavid being held off the scoresheet. Yaremchuk explains why Edmonton’s depth could make this team even stronger than their previous Cup Final runs and why Anaheim may struggle to keep up in the series. The conversation also shifts around the NHL playoff picture, including whether the Colorado Avalanche could sweep the Kings, the Ottawa Senators’ uphill battle against Carolina, and Tampa Bay trying to survive without Victor Hedman. Plus, the guys share some hilarious stories about the strangest places they’ve ever watched a game and finish with a quick Blue Jays debate on Jeff Hoffman’s performance as Toronto’s closer.#NHLPlayoffs #StanleyCupPlayoffs #EdmontonOilers #ConnorMcDavid #OffTheRoster #TylerYaremchuk #NHL #HockeyTalk #WeTheNorth #TorontoSportsChapters:0:00 Tyler Yaremchuk joins Off The Roster0:14 Oilers win without a Connor McDavid point0:53 Why Edmonton’s depth could be the difference1:41 Are the Oilers better than their Cup Final teams?2:26 Edmonton’s third-line depth breakdown3:02 Connor Ingram and the Oilers’ goaltending outlook3:27 Are the Ducks a real threat in the series?4:13 Why Anaheim’s blue line struggles against McDavid5:38 Tampa Bay vs Montreal series discussion6:43 Can Lightning survive without Victor Hedman?9:18 Strangest places to watch a hockey game11:37 Avalanche vs Kings playoff outlook12:53 Utah vs Vegas series prediction13:59 Senators vs Hurricanes series discussion14:36 Brady Tkachuk’s playoff approach debated15:24 Ottawa’s goaltending key to comeback chances16:09 Dylan Cease performance talk16:43 Jeff Hoffman and the Blue Jays closer debateSHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/👍 Coca-Cola#Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster

Will Lou joins Off The Roster with Dan Riccio, Cabbie Richards, and Lindsay Dunn to break down the Toronto Raptors’ Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and what went wrong for Brandon Ingram after a rough 3-for-15 night. Lou dives into the bigger picture for the Raptors, why fan excitement hasn’t fully returned despite the team’s bounce-back season, and what the core of Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and the supporting cast must show moving forward. The group also discusses Darko Rajaković’s bold coaching decisions, the struggles of Jakob Poeltl in the series, and which Raptors role players could step up heading into Game 3. Plus, Lou reflects on Raptors playoff history, comparisons to DeMar DeRozan’s past postseason struggles, and the expectations that come with Toronto’s championship pedigree.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!👍 Proline: https://proline.olg.ca/⚽🚨 The Next Big Thing 🚨⚽Coca-Cola contest details: http://cokeurl.com/MVF2026CA #Leafs #Raptors #BlueJays #TorontoFollow Off The Roster on Social Media @offtherosterpodLeave a voicemail at https://www.speakpipe.com/OffTheRoster