#TorontoTempo #NHL and #NBA Playoffs Roundtable: Tony Antoniou & Neel Katarey

About this episode

The episode features a roundtable discussion on the NHL and NBA playoffs, touching on various players, teams, and the WNBA's impact in Toronto.

2:39 - Playoff Chokers (James Harden, Auston Matthews, Alexander Ovechkin)4:20 - Gretzky vs. Ovechkin6:39 - Will Ovechkin play next season?8:35 - Toronto Tempo’s leadup to team’s first season; leading into WNBA’s history. 18:17 - WNBA is a money-making league20:09 - Should Tempo have had a Canadian twist to colour and logo scheme?23:55 - Should WNBA have expanded to a non-Toronto market first?29:24 - Kia Nurse signing33:19 - Could Tempo overtake clubs like Toronto FC, Toronto Argos, etc. throughout the local sports media scene?40:31 - Randy prediction: Kia Nurse Tempo jersey will be top-selling basketball jersey (NBA and WNBA).44:31 - NBA MVP discussion; leading into potential NBA schedule changes. 54:03 - MLSE - Keith Pelley’s first months as CEO. - Keith Pelley reportedly in Leafs boardroom during NHL trade deadline day. 1:00:00 - Should each MLSE club have separate roles for Team President and General Manager?1:13:40 - Penguins in the playoffs1:19:10 - Canadiens and Sabres: playing with house money?1:21:32 - Randy Prediction: Montreal will bring Cup to Canada for first time since ’93. 1:22:20 - Neel’s thoughts on his Oilers.1:26:54 - Should Berube be back as Leafs’ coach? Can…

People in this episode

Guests: Tony Antoniou, Neel Katarey

Topics covered

• NHL Playoffs
• NBA Playoffs
• WNBA
• Toronto Tempo
• Kia Nurse
• MLSE
• Montreal Canadiens
• Toronto Maple Leafs

Keywords

• James Harden
• Auston Matthews
• Alexander Ovechkin
• Gretzky
• Kawhi Leonard
• LeBron James

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Kia Nurse Tempo jersey

Books & works: That’s a Show

Places: Canada

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