Smith: Thomson very much like JBD, do you want to bring him up and possibly not play

Three-time Stanley Cup Champion Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Joey Elias and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about what Brendan Shanahan was like as a teammate, Tom Dundon buying the Portland Trailblazers, the Stanley Cup winning Hurricanes team reconnecting and much more.

Head coach of the KHL's Shanghai Dragons, Gerard Gallant, joins us to chat about joining the KHL's lone Chinese team, wanting to coach in the NHL again, the challenges of coaching in a new league and more.

JR and Kenny are joined by former Ottawa 67's star and Calgary Flames defenceman Kevin Bahl to chat about a big off-season including a new contract and a new baby, his time so far with the Flames and excitement for the future.

Three-time Stanley Cup Champion Aaron Ward joined Mitch Melnick, Joey Elias and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about Serge Savard having high praise for Lane Hutson, why he doesn't feel like Hutson will be impacted by pressure, his best and worst airports, the impact of good or bad ownership and much more.

Actor-musician, director, Allan Nicholls joined Mitch Melnick, Joey Elias and Luca Scott on Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about his group JB & the Playboys, what it was like to be a part of the film Nashville, working with Meatloaf and Cher, what it was like when the Beatles came to North America, seeing the Canadiens dynasty in the 50's and much more.

Former NHL player and host of the Cam and Strick podcast, Cam Janssen, joins us to chat about his interview with Kyle Dubas, what Dubas' biggest regret was, the future of Sidney Crosby and more.

NHL Stanley Cup Champion Aaron Ward joins Melnick in the Afternoon to look back on some of his favorite memories as an NHLer.

TSN1200's Chris Stevenson joins Melnick in the Afternoon to talk about the new arena deal in Ottawa for the Senators.

JR is joined by TSN hockey analyst Frankie Corrado for his weekly visit as they take a look at the opening day at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup including his viewing of Jaxon Williams for the USA, Canada's win and the Sens/NCC land agreement.

JR is joined by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe to discuss the NCC and the Ottawa Senators coming to an agreement on a sale price for 11 acres at LeBreton Flats, they chat about the city's involvement in the project and the process of the development.