The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Frank Seravalli to discuss Connor Hellebuyck's benching in Winnipeg, the reaction around the league, trade request updates, and whether the Maple Leafs' rough weekend raises serious playoff concerns. Later, Joshua Kloke (26:50) weighs in on Toronto's recent struggles, the team's biggest issues, injury excuses, and what comes next if the Leafs continue to slide.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode alongside CBS football analyst Charles Davis! He looks into Tennessee's big win over Kentucky this weekend in the NCAA, before getting into Week 9 in the NFL. Together, they discuss the "Jekyll and Hyde" Patriots, the Packers' outlook in the NFC North, the major buyers ahead of tomorrow's trade deadline, if Jonathan Taylor will be on the move, and what's at stake in tonight's clash between the Bills and Vikings tonight. After the break, the guys chat about the Maple Leafs' tough weekend with thoughts on who should start in goal moving...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the new week with a recap of the Maple Leafs' difficult weekend. They discuss the vibes around the team after dropping back-to-back games, what's behind their sluggish play, the impact of Kirill Marchenko and Morgan Rielly being absent, and Sergei Bobrovsky's performance on Saturday night. The guys also debate how much of Anthony Stolarz we will see in the coming week, the state of Toronto's playoff chances, and their path to bounce back against the Avalanche on Tuesday. Ben and Brent then look into the Devils' announcement about Connor Hellebuyck not playing...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Renaud Lavoie to break down the Canadiens' historic collapse against the Jets, the reaction in Montreal, and whether it exposes larger concerns, including in goal. They also discuss Carey Price and Patrice Bergeron's upcoming Hockey Hall of Fame induction, plus Nikita Kucherov's desire to leave Tampa Bay. Later, Michael Grange (26:54) joins to preview a crucial NBA Cup matchup between the Raptors and Bucks, why Toronto needs a win against a struggling opponent, and what's behind the recent struggles of Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off hour two of The FAN Morning Show debating whether William Nylander handles criticism better than anyone on the Leafs and if his recent play warrants the scrutiny. The guys also look at Auston Matthews’ strong season as captain and how Toronto's forward lines could shake out once John Tavares returns. Later, NFL insider Tom Pelissero joins to tee up Week 9, discuss Justin Herbert’s disappointing season, and break down the biggest storylines across the league.

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Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi tee up a big weekend for the Maple Leafs, breaking down the goalie rotation, Anthony Stolarz’s workload, and whether patience is needed with Joseph Woll's early-season play. Plus, how important are this weekend’s games for Toronto? Later, the guys recap Ravens-Jaguars, discuss what we've learned about the Raptors without Kawhi Leonard, and preview a crucial NBA Cup matchup.

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Ben Ennis and Sho Alli are joined by Dean Evason to discuss the Maple Leafs' high-scoring start, the challenges of goalie interference reviews, Gavin McKenna's development, and life behind the bench in Columbus. Later, Jason La Canfora (25:30) breaks down the Ravens' trade for Jacoby Brissett, concerns surrounding Baltimore's future, and previews Thursday Night Football before Ben and Sho wrap up with their expectations for tonight's game.

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Ben Ennis and Sho Alli start the second hour evaluating the Maple Leafs' offseason additions 17 games into the season. They share which addition has been their favourite, if Kirill Marchenko and Darren Raddysh have lived up to expectations, Jack Roslovic shining in his new home, and why Easton Cowan feels like a new player this season. The guys also touch on Sergei Bobrovsky's shaky play since joining the Leafs, if John Chayka would undo the trade if he had the option to, and how Toronto stacks up in the Atlantic Division. Later, Ben and Sho pivot to take a...

Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off Thursday morning's show with a recap of the Raptors 128-109 loss to the Nuggets last night in Denver. They share what they've learned about the group so far this season, how they differ from last year's squad, what to make of their struggles against elite teams, and whether Scottie Barens has taken the next step we expected after last year's playoff run. Is it unfair to evaluate this group without Kawhi Leonard? After the break, former MLB pitcher and host of By The Books, Jensen Lewis (26:51) drops by to chat about the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Adnan Virk to discuss MLB labour negotiations, the possibility of a salary cap, the threat of a lockout, and what a busy offseason could mean for the Blue Jays. Later, Devan Dubnyk (26:53) weighs in on the NHL’s goalie interference debate, Sergei Bobrovsky’s fit in Toronto, and the latest surrounding Quinn Hughes.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start this episode alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! Together, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's performance in goal, if they expect him to start on Saturday, what an ideal split would look like moving forward, the Leafs' style of play in this season compared to last, Auston Matthews' resurgence, the group's internal toughness, and Nikita Kucherov's trade request. After the break, the guys dive deeper into Bobrovsky's game and question if John Chayka has any regrets about the contract, if team be better off with Joseph Woll and Anthony...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start Wednesday morning by reviewing the Maple Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. They guys look at the positives from the loss including Sergei Bobrovsky's strong game in goal and Jack Rosolvic's two-goal night, before breaking down the controversial goalie interference call. Should the Leafs bench have challenged the play? They also chat about the signs of regression from the penalty kill unit, along with the Jets' miraculous comeback last night. After the break, Ben and Brent look into Kawhi Leonard ramping up his workouts from his knee swelling, his timeline to return...

Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off the final hour with NHL insider Frank Seravalli to break down Nikita Kucherov’s trade request out of Tampa Bay. Is the situation salvageable, how did it reach this point, and could it mirror the Steven Stamkos saga? Frank also weighs in on Kucherov’s potential landing spots, Montreal’s trade assets, Dylan Larkin’s future in Detroit, and the reaction to Russia’s return to international hockey. Later, Ty Dunne (25:35) joins the show to discuss the Bears’ Monday night win, their Super Bowl ceiling, Jeffrey Simmons’ impact, Ben Johnson’s rise among NFL coache...

Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off the second hour listening back to Nikita Kucherov's comments about his trade request. They discuss what the future holds for him and the Lightning, what his market looks like given his age and his impending free agent status, and what a potential offer might look like. Later, Ben and Sho turn their attention to tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Mammoth game and gauge the pressure on Sergei Bobrovsky to perform. After the break, Sportsnet NHL analyst and former scout, Jason Bukala helps break down the Leafs' road trip, what we learned about this...

Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off Tuesday morning with a look back on the Raptors' 125-118 victory over the Los Angelos Clippers. They chat about Scottie Barnes' near triple-double, RJ Barrett's 26-point effort, the state of the team's centre depth without Jakob Peoltl, and if Collin Murray-Boyles is a long-term solution. The guys also discuss the former Raptors in Clippers uniforms including Gradey Dick's start to the season in LA and Brandon Ingram’s legacy in Toronto. Later, Ben and Sho reflect on the Bears' 34-17 victory over the Seahawks on Monday Night Football and debate if Jeffery Si...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour with Luke Fox to break down the Maple Leafs' weekend road trip. They discuss Anthony Stolarz getting the start in Vancouver, Toronto's goalie tandem, and Chris Tanev's impact since returning to the lineup, including his pairing with Morgan Rielly. They also assess Darren Raddysh's start to the season before diving into the report that Nikita Kucherov has requested a trade, what a potential Leafs package could look like, and whether any team can outbid Montreal. Later, Jon Morosi (27:28) joins the show to preview the start of MLB free agency...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode alongside Charles Davis, CBS football analyst, to help break down Week 8 in the NFL! Together, they discuss the Vikings' first loss of the season against the Lions, the state of the NFC North, the Buccaneers' win without completing a forward pass, the wide open NFC South, the nightmare seasons for the Eagles and Ravens, and what to expect tonight between the Seahawks and Bears. After the break, Ben and Brent chat about the news of Nikita Kucherov demanding a trade out of Tampa Bay. They share their surprise about the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the new week with a look back on the Maple Leafs' 4-2 victory over the weekend against the Canucks. The guys evaluate the team's performance on the West Coast, Anthony Stolarz's start on Saturday, how Chris Tanev changes the identity of the blue line, his fit alongside Morgan Rielly, and Gavin McKenna continuing to get shuffled around the lineup. They also touch on the news of Nikita Kucherov requesting a trade out of Tampa Bay and discuss some potential landing spots that make sense. After the break, Ben and Brent chat about...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi close out the week with Mike Miller, who reflects on the Argos’ unique season, the adversity of starting away from home, Chad Kelly’s long-term impact, and Toronto’s playoff outlook. They also discuss Janarion Grant’s value on special teams and the fan support heading into the postseason. Later, Lance Hornby (22:13) joins the show to break down the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation, whether a true split is emerging, Chris Tanev’s return, Easton Cowan’s future, and the importance of Saturday’s matchup in Vancouver.

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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour alongside MLB Network’s Adnan Virk to help break down the Brewers' World Series victory. Together, they discuss the biggest lessons other teams can learn from Milwaukee's success and if this could be the start of a something special for the Brew Crew, before examining MLB's free agent class. How will the upcoming labor negations affect how teams approach free agency? After the break, Tom Pelissero (25:58) of the Ringer and NFL on Netflix weighs in on Christian Watson's triumphant return to Lambeau Field last night after exiting the game in...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off Friday morning by reflecting on their memories of Halloween as kids. Where does it rank in the hierarchy of holidays? Later, the guys dive into the free agent lists from teams around MLB, the players on the Blue Jays' list they would like to see return, and Toronto's biggest needs ahead of next season. They examine how the lineup can add more power, if they expect the front office to get their business done early, the appeal of Teruaki Sato, dream targets for the Jays, and Bo Bichette's decision to stay with...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi welcome NBA insider Keith Smith to discuss the Raptors without Kawhi Leonard, RJ Barrett’s hot start, Jamal Shead’s potential and the NBA’s injury concerns. They also react to Pat Murphy’s postgame comments. Later, ESPN’s Kristen Shilton (24:59) joins to break down the Leafs’ goaltending struggles, Sergei Bobrovsky comparisons, Chris Tanev’s impact and Toronto’s defensive numbers.

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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi begin this episode with more on the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series victory. They reflect on the team's journey that led to the franchise's first-ever title, how the bats found success without hitting for a ton of power, and what other team's around the league can learn from this championship squad. Does this provide a blueprint for other small market teams? The guys also look into how the Blue Jays should approach free agency this winter and question if they will add a much-needed power bat. After the break, Nick Kypreos (23:22) of Real Kyper and...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off Thursday morning with thoughts on the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series victory in franchise history! The guys reflect on the team's run through the regular season and playoffs, the standouts performers throughout the lineup, and how this team will be remembered down the line. Did they prove that you don't need a high payroll to compete? They also chat about the team's offensive success without much home run power and William Contreras' World Series MVP honours, before looking ahead to what MLB free agency might look like before a potential lockout. Will...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Michael Grange to discuss Kawhi Leonard’s injury, its impact on the Raptors, and the team’s early-season performance. Later, Jeff Blair breaks down the Rays staying alive, the Brewers’ blueprint for success, and how the looming work stoppage could impact free agency.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! Together, they break down the Maple Leafs' recent play, who's in line for tonight's start in goal, the level of concern surrounding the team's blue line, and how much they are missing Chris Tanev. Gord also looks into how Jim Hiller will align his forwards without Kirill Marchencko and if we will see more of Gavin McKenna, before sharing his thoughts on the team's new jersey unveiled yesterday. After the break, the guys discuss the news of Kawhi Leonard...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this morning's show with a look ahead to tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Kraken matchup. The guys evaluate the state of the Kraken, what they're looking to see from the Leafs, who should get the start in goal, how the lines will look without Kirill Marchenko, and if Gavin McKenna will get a bump in his absence. The guys also chat about the strength of the Atlantic Division, Matthew Schaefer's five-minute overtime shift against the Predators last night, and if Toronto should deploy a similar strategy with their top line talent. After the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the show with Sportsnet NHL insider Frank Seravalli, who breaks down Connor Hellebuyck's trade to New Jersey, the Devils' outlook with their new star netminder, and the latest NHL rumours surrounding Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski, and more. Later, legendary football writer Peter King (24:34) joins the guys to discuss his new book, memorable stories from his decades covering the NFL, how the media landscape has changed, and his thoughts on the state of football today, including the legacy of Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode with a look at the Maple Leafs' biggest concerns following their 5-2 loss in Calgary. They begin with the goaltending and discuss what to make of Sergei Bobrovsky's start with Toronto, his long-term outlook in his age-38 season, if the team would benefit from a 50-50 tandem split, and if Anthony Stolarz is up for the challenge of taking on more of the workload. Will he get the start on Thursday? The guys also look at how Kirill Marchenko's injury will impact the top six and what it means for...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin today's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The guys examine what went wrong for the team last night, Sergei Bobrovsky's performance in goal, and his long-term viability as Toronto's go-to starter. They also chat about the Leafs' penalty trouble including Auston Matthews' costly delay-of-game call, Nick Paul and Easton Cowan both playing with passion, and Kirill Marchenko's early exit with a lower-body injury. After the break, the guys discuss the Brewers being on the brink of the franchise's first World Series title. Ben and Brent debate...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Monday morning with Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala, who breaks down the Maple Leafs' impressive win over the Oilers, the team's evolving identity, blue-line outlook, goaltending split, and biggest roster needs. Later, Raptors Show co-host Blake Murphy (22:44) joins to discuss Toronto's loss without Kawhi, the offensive struggles that surfaced, Immanuel Quickley's role, and where the Raptors fit in the Eastern Conference picture. Plus, a look at the World Series as Milwaukee takes a 2-0 lead.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the second hour alongside Charles Davis, CBS football analyst, to help recap Week 7 in the NFL! Together, they evaluate the Chiefs' loss to the Seahawks, the Rams' commanding win over the Raiders, the state of the AFC north, the sustainability of the Browns' 5-2 start, what to make of the Ravens and Bengals, and the Steelers' ceiling this year. The guys also take a closer look at NFC East ahead of tonight's Cowboys vs. Eagles matchup and debate if the Giants with JJ McCarthy at the helm can hang on to win the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this week with a look back on the Maple Leafs' dominant 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. They discuss if this is best the group has looked all season, Auston Matthews rising to the occasion, and Anthony Stolarz's solid start in goal against the Oilers' high-powered offence. Does the team have more trust in him over Sergei Bobrovsky between the the pipes? The guys also touch on William Nylander's two-goal night and the team keeping their foot on the gas even with a large lead, before sharing their view on...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Leafs analyst Anthony Petrielli, breaking down Toronto’s three-game win streak, their high-octane style of play, the Matthews-less scoring outburst, and the early-season goalie picture. They also look ahead to a tough test in Edmonton. Later, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (27:09) joins the show to preview the World Series, comparing both clubs’ lineups, pitching staffs, and championship chances while discussing what the matchup means for the game going forward.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this hour with a look ahead to the Maple Leafs' road trip to take on the Edmonton Oilers. They discuss Connor McDavid's point-scoring pace to start the season and the possibility of him reaching 200 points, how Toronto stacks up against the Oilers' squad, and if there's any lingering rivalry between Auston Matthews and McDavid. The guys also touch on Easton Cowan's ceiling and how he has managed to carve out such a significant role with the team. After the break, the guys welcome Tom Pelissero (24:11) of the Ringer and NFL on Netflix to...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning with a recap of the Maple Leafs' 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers. The guys break down the team's performance over 60 minutes, how they secured the victory despite the iffy defensive showing, the depth pieces that stepped up, Sergei Bobrovsky's play in goal, and the bench’s reaction to Troy Stecher's game-winner. Does it feel like the passion has been fully restored to this team? After the break, the guys preview tonight's Raptors matchup against the Wizards with thoughts on how the team can shut down Anthony Davis and wh...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Alvin Williams to break down the Raptors' dominant season-opening win, the buzz around Kawhi Leonard’s return, rotation questions, and the team's biggest X-factors moving forward. Later, Joshua Kloke (24:58) joins to discuss Easton Cowan’s emergence, the Leafs’ identity through 11 games, and what John Tavares’ return could mean for the lineup. Plus, thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s two-way future and the 76ers’ early-season outlook.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the second hour with more on Kawhi Leonard’s first game back for the Raptors. Does he currently have the highest approval rating of any Toronto athlete? Who would be number two? The guys also touch on the Maple Leafs' identity as they head into tonight's game against the Rangers. Sportsnet's Luke Fox (22:15) joins the conversation to discuss the team's performance against the Blue Jackets, the sustainability of their style of play, Easton Cowan's early emergence and how his role could evolve as the season progresses. Luke also gauges his concerns about Toronto's bl...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning with a look back on Raptors' dominant 135-92 win to start to the season against the Bulls. The guys break down the team's impressive performance including Kawhi Leonard re-debut in Toronto, the positive signs from Immanuel Quickley, and how Scottie Barnes looked alongside Leonard. They also touch on how the Raptors' offense has evolved since last season and how the team can replicate this performance against higher competition. After the break, the guys take a closer look at Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa last night. Ben and Brent reflect on...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Adnan Virk to discuss Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa and the reception awaiting him, shares his expectations for the Raptors ahead of opening night, and preview the World Series before Game 1. Later, Raptors play-by-play voice Matt Devlin (23:53) joins the show to tee up Toronto's season opener, discuss the buzz surrounding Kawhi Leonard's return to the city, assess a loaded Eastern Conference, and explore the potential of Scottie Barnes alongside Kawhi.

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