Hour 1:

Is it time to abandon the loser point? Jonas Siegel previews tonight's game, a flurry of activity in the NFL, & Jorge Bergoglio named the new pope!. Hour 1 Audio

Hour 2:

Pierre McGuire, Darren Dreger preview tonight's Leafs vs. Pens game, & Tim Tebow calls in to talk NFL/Pope. Hour 2 Audio

Hour 3:

Whine of the Week, Jack Armstrong talks Raptors/March Madness, Alex Marvez talks NFL, & Mike Lange previews tonight's Leafs vs. Pens matchup. Hour 3 Audio

6:30 Jonas Siegel - TSN 1050 Leafs Beat Reporter

Dallas Eakins deserves an NHL job. Players rave about him - run through a wall for him. Leafs will call up Gardiner when he's ready. Carlyle/Leafs organization won't submit to outside pressures, such as his agent's tweet. Leafs cannot afford to extend the losing streak in this shortened season. Giving up 4 goals plus per game. Must tighten up defensively and get offense outside of Kadri and Kessel lines. Need Grabo (6 points in last 20 games) and Kulemin to chip in. Grabo is a good defensive player, but effort on that end isn't enough. Need him to be a pest, scrappy, and produce offensively. Against the Jets he was benched for most of the second half of the game. It'll be interesting to see how he responds tonight against Pittsburgh. JM Liles may get into lineup. Scrivens may start, but Carlyle hasn't confirmed.

7:15 Pierre Mcguire - NHL on NBC Analyst

Previewing Devils/Flyers. Laviolette - unlikely, but may be on hot seat. Not a lot of patience in Philly. Last game - Laviolette lucky he has a Cup on his resume, the effort was bad enough for a normal coach to get fired. Bad decisions on PP, not enough effort. Before game he said they had to win the next two vs NJ to make the playoffs, but the effort didn't indicate at all. Habs - Lars Eller - very strong, fit, but see him more as a depth player. Last night was his best game. Pierre hates the "loser point". Sens fortunate to have this rule, and strategy to get that point is good with that lower quality roster. Solution: 3 points for winning in regulation, 2 for after regulation, 1 still for the loss. This will stop teams from shutting down in last 10 minutes of game to ensure getting the point. "Disturbing trend", not good for the game. With shortened season and 3 point games, losing streaks without points are devastating, as the Leafs are experiencing now. Leafs need to be physical on Crosby tonight, defend against stretch pass, force turnovers in neutral zone, do not take penalties.

7:45 Darren Dreger - Leafs Breakfast

Pens came back vs Bruins without Crosby, but Kunitz - emerging as a big-goal scorer. NOw a resiliency among Penguins, not just a superstar team. Leafs to develop this with their decent collection of talent. Impressed by how Bylsma handles players during practice - spirit of "compete" during practice. Bylsma sometimes jumps in drills too. He's protective, anything negative handled internally (for the most part). Dallas Eakins "gets it". Emphasis not only on conditioning, nutritional side - mental approach huge as well (similar to Bylsma). Communicates the mental approach to players, so everyone on the same page. You should see JM Liles tonight. Leafs have been woeful in their own end, Reimer hasn't been that sharp either, would expect Scrivens to start tonight. Organization will not be swayed by Gardiner's agent's tweet, but need a player to control the pace/puck, make that first pass in own zone - assumes he'll be up sooner rather than later. Sees confusion with expectations of Grabovski line. Do you want us to be a responsible checking line, or offensive line? Seems like Carlyle expects both, and that's fair. Grabo historically produced with his speed, not happening this year. His minutes will diminish if he doesn't produce soon.

8:15 Jack Armstrong - TSN NBA Analyst

Value for Bargnani is its lowest for his 7 year career. Reasonable deal in the offseason ha to be made. Cannot trust he'll play at a high level next year. Every year he's supposed to add another dimension to his game, but he's regressed, and durability is a question. Eating up $10M per year, not getting a return on it. 16 games lead goign into 4th quarter and lost - so they're not far off. But they need another front court guy, and Bargnani is not filling that need. To ask Valanciunas at this age to get you there is putting cart before the horse. he can be a secondary component right now, he can't carry you. Need to improve three point shooting, a better backup point guard, and better defense. Watching a lot of college ball. Teams moving conferences, getting confusing. "Unfortunate". There was so much tradition prior to all the moves. Basketball suffered the most - Maryland moving from ACC to Big 10. Shame. A lot of great rivalries ie G-Town/Syracuse broken up.

8:30 - Alex Marvez - Foxsports.com NFL Senior Writer

Feels for Tebow - let him go, no need to bring him to training camp. Three QBs ahead of him, and may draft one. Mess for the Jets. Welker adding to the Denver core, slot receiver always productive under a Peyton Manning offence. Amendola for the Pats - injury prone, doesn't love that signing. Revis deal could happen with the Bucs. Free agent dominoes at CB falling - Hall, Winfield cut, making less money. TB will have to make a move soon. Jets wanted 1st rounder and mid-round future pick - a lot to ask for a big money guy coming off a devastating injury. QB draft class is not deep at all this year. Tough to consider rebuilding a franchise, ie in Buffalo, with a QB from this year's draft. Geno Smith disappeared as season went on. Barkley was great in his junior season, but doesn't have strongest of arms, which is key for cold weather team. Bills should have drafted QB last year, rather than "twiddling their thumbs". Hate loss of Bills guard Andy Levitre to the Titans - goes against mantra of building through the draft. He's 26, hasn't missed a start, tremendous upside. Their best offensive player outside of Spiller.

8:45 - Mike Lange - Penguins Radio Voice

Crosby amazing at reading goaltenders in one-on-one situations. Read where that open space goalie gives up and have skill to put it there. Goaltending not a concern in Pitt. M.A.F. needs a bit more confidence, but goal scoring is a big strength compared to other teams. Fleury most loved player in dressing room. Gives you key save in key moments. Differential in goals scored vs against is huge, so it's not just about having that lights out goaltending. Bylsma - one of best. Great attitude, great to players, and all staff. Great tactician, great at preparing his team. Always start games strong - speaks to preparation. Likes shootout for entertainment value, but wants players to take time between shots to build up drama. Nice story - Phil Bourque (Pitt colour commentator) tried a Daugavins-like penalty shot attempt. Young man stopped him, his father, who recently passed away, presented him with picture of the attempt.

Darren Dreger, James Mirtle and Aaron Ward join Mike to chat about the Leafs loss to the Jets and the tweet by Jake Gardiner's agent. Pierre McGuire also checks in to discuss the latest rant by Rangers coach John Tortorella.