Dreger: You're allowed to be patient!

On the Delmar Canadiens post game show, Mitch Gallo, Jon Goyens and Luca Scott talk about the Montreal Canadiens blowing a 3-0 lead against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the criticism Sam Montembeault faces after the Leafs score 7 unanswered goals and much more.

Why did four-time Olympian Desiree Scott come out of retirement to play with Ottawa Rapid FC? Find out as Michaela and Vanessa caught-up with the gold-medal-winning Canadian soccer star! NSL player signings are coming fast and furious, including Quinn going to Vancouver. Casey Stoney is the new head coach of the Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team. Canada beats the U.S. in the IIHF U-18 championship final. The Unrivaled 3-on-3 basketball league’s inaugural season tips off this week.

This week on The 1st Half Culture Show, Paul Desbaillets sits down with Jonas Tomalty, lead singer of Jonas and the Jaguar Moon. Together, they’ll dive into their new self-titled album, being on the road constantly as a musician, running a production company, the style of music they aimed for with their latest project, the harmony between music and sport and much more. Paul breaks down this week’s hot topics including the Erling Haaland contract, Milan vs Juventus, Arsenal vs Aston Villa, Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion, Newcastle United vs AFC Bournemouth, & Calli Mingopoulos, co-founder of the Northern Lights Supporters group for the Canadian women’s national team, joins to talk about the COPA 71 screenings coming to Montreal. Catch The 1st Half Culture Show every Friday at 6 pm on TSN 690 Montreal, where soccer meets pop culture. With weekly guests, bold takes, and Paul’s signature wit, it’s the ultimate mix of football, culture, and conversation you didn’t know you needed!

Hockey analyst Pierre McGuire on how the Canadiens can still rally even when they fall behind early and what else he likes in their game that are making them such a formidable opponent

Former NHL defenceman Aaron Ward on the Canadiens win over Dallas, gets you set up for a busy weekend with games against the Leafs and Rangers and takes your questions for Ask Aaron Anything Friday

RDS hockey analyst Bruno Gervais on what makes the Habs such a difficult team to play against right now and what he expects from the weekend games against the Leafs and Rangers

NFL.com's Eric Edholm battles through a dodgy phone connection to get you set up for a divisional playoff weekend including what the Eagles have to do to get past the Rams and how the Texans can pull off an upset against the Chiefs