The Toronto Raptors have been heavily scrutinized for their controversial approach to building the current rotation. Many have accused them of building a relatively redundant team, with players sharing similar strengths and weaknesses, and thus being unlikely to complement one another. As Toronto continues to exceed expectations early in 2025-26, however, star wing RJ Barrett explained what makes the team so dangerous: There's no player to ease up on.
Live From the Blue Seats is back-recorded on Wednesday night (Dave forgot to post to ask for questions), before last night's loss to San Jose-as Rob and Dave discuss the Rangers biggest needs amid their inconsistent start to the season. The Vincent Trocheck injury hurts, but the Rangers scoring depth was absolutely gutted last season and in the offseason and simply hasn't been replaced. The top-six isn't scoring consistently and both Will Cuylle and Alexis Lafreniere look lost.