The FAN Morning Show

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning let you hear an interesting quote from the Bruins Brad Marchand who breaks down the truth about NHL playoff hockey and what it takes to win the Stanley Cup. Next, they turn their attention to the Blue Jays as they come home to play the Rays and enlist the help of former big leaguer, now Sportsnet analyst & host, Kevin Barker (25:30), for his thoughts on how much a line-up shake-up can help ignite the offence. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show recapping the Stanley Cup playoffs that saw the Vancouver Canucks take control of their series with the Edmonton Oilers. Next, they turn their attention to the Eastern Conference where a late collapse from Frederik Andersen saw the Hurricanes ousted from the Playoffs, which makes B&B wonder if it also spells the end of the time for Rod Brind’Amour in Carolina. Next, the morning duo reacts to some early breaking news you won’t believe from Lousiville, Kentucky and the PGA Championships that ends with the world’s number one golfer ending up in handcuffs (33:47). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of the day with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking at the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. They start with the All-Canadian series between the Oilers and Canucks with Luke Gazdic, Sportsnet analyst and host of the Mitts Off podcast. The trio focus in on each team's unique goaltending situation, how Thatcher Demko's pending return could impact Vancouver's crease, who holds the advantage heading into Game 5, how Rick Tocchet has handled both his players and the media, and if someone similar is needed behind the Maple Leafs' bench next season. Next up, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to share his outside thoughts on the Blue Jays’ continued offensive struggles (25:32). Adnan identifies the team's early issues at the lead-off spot and the benefits of shaking up the batting order, before discussing if this era under Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette has underdelivered on the Jays' lofty expectations. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start by discussing where Rory McIlroy is in the public consciousness especially compared to the top man in the sport right now Scottie Scheffler. They also debate if a Major win could impact the status of either to make them the most notable golfer in the world. Next, B&B check in with Sportsnet’s Adam Stanley to get a firsthand account of the scene and preview the tournament. Next, the morning duo turns their attention back to the Jays; they discuss the downfalls so far this season and if it's even not as fun for fans to watch. The hour ends with the Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show and recap the ninth-inning home run by Adley Rutschman off Jordan Romano. The boys discuss how the Jays failed yet again to capitalize on some offensive opportunities that could have secured the victory. They also delve further into how George Springer continues to lead off and wonder what it will take for John Schneider, not only to move him out of that spot, but shake up the entire line-up in hopes of sparking an offensive outbreak. Next, B&B takes some time to look at a couple of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series including the contrast between the way the Stars and Avalanche are built (35:43). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning doing a couple evaluations. First they check in with Sportsnet's Blue Jays play-by-play voice, Dan Shulman, who shares a quick weather update from the road, before diving into the Blue Jays' strength of schedule, the room for optimism surrounding this lineup, how to manage the lead-off spot and just how good Daulton Varsho has been. Next, we turn our attention to the Maple Leafs and bring on Sportsnet’s own, Jason Bukala for his take on the team (26:42). Having been in those end of season conversations, Jason offers some insight into what a team-wide evaluation would look like and suggests some potential offseason moves. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning focusing on the Leafs offseason. They specifically look at the frontrunner in Craig Berube and look at his time in St Louis. They re-visit some of his handling of his players including some examples of calling them out publicly, wondering if that is what this team needs and what Treliving & Shanahan want. Next, the boys turn their attention to this weekend’s PGA Championship and welcome Joe House (22:49) of the Fairways Rollin’ pod to help handicap the tournament. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show by looking at the Stanley Cup playoffs where the Oilers even up their series and the Bruins staved off elimination at least for one more game. The boys got into both games and included some post-game comments from the losing coaches on each end regarding holding their players accountable. They wonder if there is something there for the Leafs to learn from and if anything stands out to TML execs who are deciding on who the next bench boss is. Then, Ben takes some time to drum up some numbers to hopefully give Toronto fans some offensive optimism for their baseball team and uses Brent to gauge if he (or fans) should buy it (30:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show takes some time to talk both Blue Jays and Maple Leafs figuring it out. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start with the Jays and what will determine how they approach the trade deadline this year; could they go on a run to make people believe they are contenders? B&B are joined by Sportsnet’s own Ben Nicholson-Smith to say what he is seeing especially out of stars Bo and Vlad Jr. that make it possible the team is on an upward trajectory. They also look at how far out the team would have to be to become "sellers" at the deadline and who would be on the market. Next the morning duo turn their attention to the NHL and bring on former pro, now host of the Dropping the Gloves’ podcast, John Scott. They get John’s outside perspective on the Leafs and how badly change is needed beyond the coach. He weighs in on who and what Toronto needs and just how much a coaching change could impact them. The trio also take time to look around the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs including how the Bruins aren’t that big and bad anymore and if the Canucks are just out-toughing the Oilers. Ben and Brent wrap up with some final thoughts on the Leafs' coaching search. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning dive into what the expectations are for Bo and Vladdy and how far they think they can carry this team. They also delve into how important it is for the pitching to keep being good and for role guys like Daulton Varsho to continue to contribute. Next, the morning duo turns their attention to the Maple Leafs and welcomes the Star contributor, Damien Cox (23:18). The trio gives their takeaways from Friday’s exec presser and how the reaming process may have now changed. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are re-united on The FAN Morning Show and start with manager John Schneider's comments after last night's win for in Baltimore. The guys dive into how both Vlad & Bo are now heating up and will show how far faith in this core will take the team. They also look at Jordan Romano taking on a larger role in leverage situations and if that’s out of necessity. Before the hour ends, they turn their attention to hockey as Ben gets a chance to weigh in on the Leafs press conference on Friday as well as the coaching change moving on from Sheldon Keefe (25:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show’s final hour starts by diving into everything Blue Jays as they begin an important matchup against their A.L. East rivals, the Baltimore Orioles. Hosts Brent Gunning and Jesse Rubinoff delve into just what is at stake in this series with the division leaders this early in the season. Next, we head down to Edmonton to chat with Daily Faceoff NHL Insider, Frank Seravalli, about how the Canucks jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the series, along with what happened after the final whistle to Connor McDavid and if supplementary discipline will be given (26:37). Frank also weighs in on the Maple Leafs' search of a new head coach, the popular names on the table, and some of the awkward, but needed conversations TML execs need to have with some of their star players. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Brent Gunning & Jesse Rubinoff start on who and when the next head coach will be named. They welcome into the mix former Leafs GM, no analyst and insider, Gord Stellick, for his take on who the frontrunners for the job are and who may make the most sense. Next, today’s morning duo takes a look around the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a special focus on the Oilers-Canucks series including what happened after the final whistle last night. They also look at the NBA Draft Lottery, which the Atlanta Hawks won and where the Raptors fell sowill have to give up the pick (25:06). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning is joined by guest host Jesse Rubinoff to kick off The FAN Morning Show and give some of their biggest takeaways from what they heard at Friday's Leafs end-of-season press conference. They also hit on Brendan Shanahan’s contract situation as well as the team’s coaching search and when they expect a new bench boss to be named. They end the hour with a quick dissection of the Blue Jays' weekend that saw some good and some bad (35:47). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning and Jesse Rubinoff wrap up this week on The FAN Morning Show alongside Sam McKee of Leafs Talk and Real Kyper and Bourne. They dive into today’s scheduled Maple Leafs press conference discussing their expectations of what he’ll hear from Toronto's executives, the organization’s biggest priorities this offseason and how much of it will actually be addressed. Next, Brent and Jesse focus specifically on who will replace Sheldon Keefe behind the Leafs’ bench with ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski (27:20). Greg shares his findings from his latest piece ranking the available coaching options into tiers, before offering his outside perspective on Toronto’s NHL team and why they simply can’t breakthrough in the postseason. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour 2 Brent Gunning & guest host Jesse Rubinoff start with the coaching change the team has decided to make and wonder what’s next. They then bring in Maple Leafs Hotstove’s Anthony Petrielli for his thoughts on the entire situation. They first look back at Sheldon Keefe’s tenure, what from the ‘Leafs’ Notebook’ went wrong and what needs to be addressed most for this team to take the next step. Also in this hour, Brent & Jesse pass on some breaking big news regarding Toronto and the WNBA as well as look around the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs (24:05). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning is joined by guest host Jesse Rubinoff to kick off The FAN Morning Show for some Leafs Talk. They start on yesterday’s big news coming from Toronto that Sheldon Keefe was being relieved of his duties as head coach; it leads the boys to discuss what went wrong in his tenure despite having great regular season success. They also dive into who might make the most sense to replace him behind the bench and what type of coach this group needs (36:03). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning reset on the Toronto Blue Jays and discuss the lingering lineup concerns despite finishing their series in Philadelphia with a win. Former Jays GM and current host of The Brushback, J.P. Ricciardi offers his insight on when a front office will start to evaluate their results in-season, as well as what happens when a team builds around two players that aren’t producing. Next the morning duo turn their attention back to hockey and welcome on Sportsnet’s own, Luke Gazdic (25:00)! Luke weighs in on last night's NHL action including the Oilers' late collapse, before getting into the Maple Leafs' pending decisions this offseason and how certain players can react differently in tough conversations with the franchise. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In hour two Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and what is the lowest acceptable bar for him. Next B&B turns their attention to the Leafs with seemingly no decision made yet or at least no news from the organization, they continue the conversation with Sportsnet’s own Nick Kypreos (20:06) for his takes on what the most impending decisions are for the Toronto Maple Leafs and what the best way to making each one is. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking about a Blue Jays win in Philadelphia behind some timely hitting by some of their expected stars. They hit on George Springer continuing to lead off, Davis Schneider finding himself in the line-up but still at the bottom of the order and Bo Bichette finally coming around. As the team returns home, B&B discusses how the Jays are above .500 at home this season and if being the best version of themselves at Rogers Centre (31:36). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning send The FAN Morning Show into the final hour discussing the pending decisions that need to be made surrounding the Maple Leafs and Blue Jays. Starting on the ice, local Leafs historian Damien Cox stops by to sort through the team's biggest questions including what's next for Sheldon Keefe and Mitch Marner, along with how to address the fanbase's malcontent with the status quo. Next, Ben and Brent switch gears to chat about the Blue Jays' future plans with MLB Network's Adnan Virk (29:25)! They discuss what's ahead for Bo Bichette and Vlad Guerrero Jr., if John Schneider is on the hot seat, who else in the organization needs to answer for the team’s shortcomings, and when to expect changes if things don't turnaround soon. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss if this could be the end of the Vlad-Bo era in Toronto. They look back at the hype they came in with and why it really has never gotten there or even close. Next, the boys take some time to look at the Leafs, who face a similar situation and start a conversation about who their head coach should be moving forward. The morning duo then have Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi joins the mix (24:53) to try to bring some optimism into the conversation of the Blue Jays and if there is any reason to believe this team can turn it around. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on the Blue Jays and what seems to be misfiring on almost all facets of the game, especially on a night when starter Jose Berrios was not at his best. They discuss the offence that continues to struggle and not produce; if there is any way to correct or ignite it. B&B weighs draws some parallels to what Toronto fans just dealt with regarding the Maple Leafs. The morning duo also takes time to hit on John Schneider who showed his frustration. Before the hour ends, the boys hit on the NHL’s Draft Lottery (30:58), the San Jose Sharks taking the top pick and the consensus number one overall player. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Hour 3 focusing on the Blue Jays who start a short series tonight in Philadelphia against the upstart Phillies. Play-by-play voice Dan Shulman joins the conversation to look for some optimism heading into a new week, before discussing what adjustments can be made to solidify the bullpen and the case for a change at the lead off spot in the lineup. Later, we shift focus back to the Maple Leafs with Sportsnet's own Luke Fox, who attended locker room cleanout day and the exit interview that followed. Luke offers a first hand feel of the tense mood around the team, the feeling that players need to be sheltered from the local media, his major takeaways from the day and some positives heading into the summer (25:44). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning talk about how Mitch Marner has become the biggest talking point and question mark around the future of the team and changes that might be made. They next bring on another Sportsnet analyst, afriend of the show, Jason Bukala (25:10), for his thoughts on what he heard yesterday. They discuss the honesty heard from some players, not much said from others and how head coach Sheldon Keefe may have handled an awkward situation as best he could. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on what they heard yesterday's Leafs locker cleanout day, who took accountability and if it even matters especially to Toronto fans or is it just the “same old” to them. The morning duo also quickly give their thoughts on Game 1 of the Bruins next series as Boston carried their momentum to pull off the victory over the Panthers. If the Bruins win, would it change our opinion on anything? Lastly, they touch on the Jays who signed and are bringing back Aaron Sanchez (40:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the final hour of today's FAN Morning Show debating the biggest questions facing the Maple Leafs heading into the offseason. Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli weighs in on what plagues this team the most from getting over that playoff hump and breaking through. Is it being too top heavy? Is it defence or goaltending? Is it culture and leadership? And are they realistic in evaluating themselves? Next up, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports shares the feeling in Boston around the team between Games 6 and 7, how the news of Joseph Woll's injury changed the tone, and what issue are at the forefront to address this offseason (29:05). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning go over some of the things we heard from players after that Game 7 loss. They also discuss if it was peculiar to not hear from Mitch Marner or Morgan Rielly in Boston on Saturday and if at all matters. They then bring on former Toronto GM, now analyst & insider, Gord Stellick, for his thoughts on how the season ended, the series as a whole and what to expect later today when hearing from select players and the head coach of the team. They also start to wonder what, if any, changes we will see around the ‘Blue & White’ and how soon that could come (27:09). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking about a Leafs season ending in heartbreak. The boys discussed if this organization could be cursed especially in a year where they seemed more talented but ran into a string of bad luck with untimely injuries. The guys then discuss the future of Sheldon Keefe, who we expect to hear from more today. Before the hour ends, Ben & Brent also take some time to discuss the Jays weekend in Washington where they lost the weekend series to the Nationals and that saw the return to the big leagues of Alek Manoah (36:05). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning goes into its final hour of the week fully focused on the Leafs-Bruins series heading into a pressure-packed Game 7 in Boston. They enlist the help of two hockey insiders in Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli and Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox to dig deeper into this weekend's do-or-die game. First, Frank shares what's turned the tide in the past two games, who needs this win more, how a loss could impact the futures on both sides, and how both teams have deployed their goalies. Later, Luke joins the conversation to discuss the Leafs' impressive play without Auston Matthews, Toronto's patient approach, last night's incredible crowd at Scotiabank Arena, and Matthew Knies' playoff impact (28:11). Will it continue on Saturday? We’ll all be watching to find out. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning talk about the possibility of Auston Matthews sliding back into the line-up, what it means and how or if it would alter what the Maple Leafs have going in the last 2 games. The guys bring on the author of Leafs Notebook, Anthony Petrielli (22:35) of Maple Leafs Hotstove. The trio discusses if the Leafs have found the formula to beat their longtime rival the Bruins or if they’ve always had it and are just executing better. They also discuss how the crowd at Scotiabank Arena was engaged and reacted appropriately. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show discussing the good vibes around Toronto’s team; how even though there were two “stars” of last night’s game in Joseph Woll and William Nylander, it truly was another determined and disciplined complete team effort. They talk about how the perception of the Maple Leafs has changed in 6 days and how it could change even more with a Game 7 win. They look at it from the Boston perspective (32:18) given some post-game comments from their head coach Jim Montgomery and if they are feeling the pressure of maybe coughing up another 3-1 series lead The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Hour 3 on The FAN Morning Show with some final thoughts ahead of Game 6 between the Bruins and Leafs. They start by discussing Toronto’s home losing streak and if the slide will end tonight, as well as the ripple effect that will have on the Bruins to return to Boston with the series on the line. Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports looks into how the momentum has started to sway in Toronto’s favour, what it would mean to both teams and fanbases if the Leafs can pull off another victory, Auston Matthews' status and the latest coaching rumours. Later on, friend of the show and Sportsnet’s own Luke Gazdic offers a former player’s perspective on what it's like playing with a series on the line, before weighing in on the atmosphere inside Scotiabank Arena and the importance of special teams (25:22). Ben and Brent can’t let Luke go without getting his thoughts on his former team, the Oilers, that managed to oust the Kings last night to move on to the second round. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning ponder if certain decisions have already been made by executives but also what a good game and how extending the series could alter their thinking. The morning duo welcomes Stanley Cup champ and Sportsnet’s own Nick Kypreos (23:51) to give his opinion on all of the things Maple Leafs including if he thinks Auston Matthews suits up tonight and what he believes to be the feeling in the locker room. The trio also discusses the team’s confidence after Game 5 and playing in front of Joseph Woll. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on Game 6 of tonight's matchup between the Leafs and Bruins. They ponder if we will see Auston Matthews in the line-up and what it means to the team. Next, the morning duo turn their attention to the woes of another Toronto team and the struggles offensively for the Blue Jays (33:02). What can John Schneider do to ignite it? Should they shake up the line-up? How frustrated are the players and how hard is it to get out of that funk? B&B dives deep into all of it. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

In the final hour of today’s FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning look back to last night's Game 5 in Boston and discuss how to carry the momentum forward for the rest of the series. Sam McKee, producer and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne and Leafs Talk, weighs in on what the Maple Leafs are capable of when everything clicks, Joseph Woll's performance between the pipes, Max Domi and Mitch Marner's play on the top line, and if the pressure now switches to the Bruins. Joshua Kloke, writer for The Athletic who was at TD Garden last night, shares his standouts from Game 5, before looking into how one game can change the mood of a series and the status of Auston Matthews (25:55). There is still hope, Leafs fans! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin by talking about Joseph Woll and his play between the pipes. They talk about whether the goalie can be a difference-maker and if he was inserted too late into the series. Next, they begin to look ahead to Game 6 and wonder what the atmosphere will be like at Scotiabank Arena; if it will depend on the energy and life the team shows to start that game. Later, the guys turn their attention to “Leafs historian”, the Star contributor, Damien Cox (24:54) for his take on what he saw from Toronto, if it is sustainable and where it leaves them in the series. They also get his thoughts on Auston Matthews, his situation and how the team has handled it. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on the Toronto Maple Leafs extending the series to Game 6. B&B dives into the great group effort including Matthew Knies emergence, Joseph Woll's string play, Mitch Marner answering his critics and John Tavares leading the charge. Also this hour the morning duo takes some time to talk about the Jays despite another loss to the Kansas City Royals. They also break down the start from Alek Manoah in AAA (34:27). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday's final hour discussing the stakes the Maple Leafs face ahead of tonight's Game 5 in Boston, along with what needs to improve for Toronto to extend their season. New Jersey Devils goaltender and new Sportsnet analyst, Jake Allen, shares what he's seen from the netminders on both sides of this series, before getting into the importance of goaltending for special teams units and what it take to reach the Stanley Cup Finals. Later, Jody Shelley, TNT broadcaster who was on the call for Game 4, discusses the atmosphere in Toronto compared to other arenas, how Auston Matthews' potential absence could affect the team and how Mitch Marner can flip the narrative surrounding him (25:07). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning weigh in on a comment from Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe where he mentioned goaltending and special teams being two aspects they need to be better in and how the two are correlated. They bring on Sportsnet analyst Jason Bukala (26:36) who weighs in on all things Leafs, what he’s seen from them in the last week, everything they’ve had to deal with and his expectations for tonight’s Game 5. The morning duo also look around the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs especially the elimination of the Lightning. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on Auston Matthews, whether he will play in Game 5, how it has been played out, what we know for sure and what it means on how we look back at Matthews’ 69 goal season. They also take some time to look at a top line for Toronto without Auston and what expectations should be. Before the hour ends, the morning duo also recaps another Blue Jays victory with strong performances from Justin Turner, Danny Jansen and even Nate Pearson as B&B give their thoughts on all three’s roles to this team (32:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of today’s FAN Morning Show with deep dive into the Leafs-Bruins matchup with two-time Stanley Cup-winning executive, Mike Futa! He lends his expertise to discuss the most disappointing aspect of the series for Toronto, why regular season success hasn't translated to the playoffs for Sheldon Keefe, and how a true contender might handle the situation differently. Later, the spotlight shifts to Boston as Billy Jaffe, analyst for NESN and NHL Network, joins to discuss the keys to the Bruins' strangle hold on the series, the difference makers on the ice and which netminder will get the nod in Game 5 (28:23). To wrap, Ben and Brent weigh in on who will start between the pipes for Toronto, as well as if we will see a desperate, hungry Maple Leafs team on the ice to start Tuesday’s game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by former Leafs GM, now insider & analyst, Gord Stellick for his take on everything that went down at SBA over the weekend and the fan fallout from it. The trio discuss what it means for the organization and what this next game will tell us about this team, especially the core. Next, B&B take a look around the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs to what or who is standing out to them. The morning duo also dive into some comments from Sixers’ superstar Joel Embiid in regards to his disappointment in Philadelphia fans (31:51). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning hit on the post-game comments from Sheldon Keefe, the play of Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews not playing in the third period and of course the poor special teams. Before the hour ends, the morning duo also hits on the Blue Jays weekend (34:51), which saw the team avoid the sweep to the Dodgers behind a strong performance from Kevin Gausman and how he looks back to his old self. They also dive into Toronto’s weekend and Shohei showing at Rogers Centre. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, to discuss the Leafs’ public messaging – or lack thereof – regarding William Nylander’s absence from the lineup, the NHL’s current protocols for injury reporting in the post-season, how Nylander’s absence has altered the Leafs’ first-round series against Boston, and Sheldon Keefe’s tact in drawing attention to Brad Marchand’s gamesmanship in Game 3. Later, Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman stops by to chat about yesterday’s lengthy rain delay in Kansas City, John Schneider’s frustration with the umpiring crew’s handling of the situation, the hype surrounding this weekend’s series against Shohei Ohtani and the LA Dodgers, how landing Ohtani could’ve altered the Jays’ offence, and the sustainability of Daulton Varsho’s recent offensive surge (26:03). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ben and Brent discussing the Maple Leafs’ current special teams woes, who bears the most responsibility for the team’s lack of power play production, Mitch Marner’s quickness since returning from his high-ankle sprain, and Ilya Samsonov’s leash heading into Saturday’s Game 4. Later, the guys are joined by Commander Chris Hadfield (24:47), Canadian astronaut and noted Leafs fan, to chat about his Leafs fandom, his assessment of the team’s performance through the first three games of their series against Boston, his experience meeting the late Bob Cole, his fantastic tale of descending from space during the Leafs’ Game 7 loss to Boston in 2013, and if human civilization will ever walk on Mars. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the show by reflecting on the passing of broadcasting legend Bob Cole and discuss his lasting impact on the hockey world. Then, the guys weigh in on Elliotte Friedman’s latest reporting regarding William Nylander’s migraine issues and Nylander’s potential role should he rejoin the Leafs’ lineup in Game 4. Afterwards, Ben and Brent chat about the Blue Jays’ rain-shortened loss in Kansas City on Thursday, John Schneider’s frustration with the handling of Thursday’s prolonged rain delay, Shohei Ohtani’s visit to Toronto this weekend, the reception Ohtani might receive after spurning the Jays in free agency, and how the Blue Jays’ starting rotation stacks up against the Dodgers’ potent offence (32:06).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Devan Dubnyk, former NHL goaltender and current NHL Network analyst, to discuss Ilya Samsonov’s performance in Game 3 against Boston, the Leafs’ defensive lapse on Brad Marchand’s eventual game-winning goal in the third period, the Leafs’ power play struggles, and if Jim Montgomery will be tempted to stick with Jeremy Swayman for Game 4. Later, Luke Gazdic, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to chat about the Maple Leafs’ track record of offensive struggles in the post-season, Brad Marchand’s mastery of drawing penalties, his personal experience playing against Marchand, and the atmosphere inside Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night (27:55).   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show begins with Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, stopping by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ current power play struggles, the team’s lack of shooting threats outside of Auston Matthews, if Max Domi merits a look on PP1, Morgan Rielly’s limited offensive presence thus far in Round 1, and Brad Marchand’s beneficial whistle in the Bruins’ Game 3 win. Then, Ben and Brent weigh in on the atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena last night and if the crowd bears any responsibility in creating a material home ice advantage. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on the Oilers’ Game 2 loss to the LA Kings, the current wealth of parity in the NBA, and Tiger Woods receiving $100 million in equity for his loyalty to the PGA Tour (35:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Maple Leafs’ Game 3 loss to the Bruins, Ilya Samsonov’s performance, Brad Marchand’s strategic gamesmanship, the questionable officiating in last night’s game, the controversial Marchand-Bertuzzi melee at centre ice, the Leafs’ continued special teams woes, and Mitch Marner’s lingering offensive struggles. Later, the guys chime in on the Blue Jays’ 3-2 loss in KC on Wednesday (39:38), Addison Barger’s promotion to the Big Leagues, the Blue Jays’ curious decision to deploy him in left field, the team’s ongoing offensive struggles, and Alek Manoah’s latest rehab appearance with Triple-A Buffalo. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent discuss today’s Toronto Sun front cover targeting Mitch Marner’s lacklustre start to the playoffs, the prevailing discourse surrounding Marner’s post-season resume, how Sheldon Keefe might attempt to jumpstart Marner’s offence, and the appropriate lineup fit for William Nylander if and/or when he’s prepared to rejoin the lineup. Afterwards, the guys are joined by Rear Admiral, co-host of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast and famed Bruins fan, to chat about the Bruins’ expectations heading into this year’s playoffs, the pressure facing head coach Jim Montgomery, Boston’s unique two-goalie system, his current confidence level in the team after Games 1 and 2, and his admiration for Brad Marchand (26:20). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show begins with Renaud Lavoie, NHL Insider for TVA Sports, stopping by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ performance in Games 1 and 2 against Boston, Tyler Bertuzzi and Max Domi injecting added emotion into the Leafs’ lineup, Brad Marchand’s effusive praise for the Leafs, Toronto’s handling of William Nylander’s murky injury status, and the NHL’s lack of regulatory measures when it comes to teams disclosing player injuries. Later, Ben and Brent are joined by Scott Hartnell (26:10), former NHL forward and current NHL Network analyst, to chat about Brad Marchand’s reputation as one of the best instigators in the NHL, Auston Matthews’ dominant Game 2 performance, William Nylander’s mysterious absence from the Leafs’ lineup, and his personal experience suffering a freak injury during his playing days with the Flyers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Blue Jays’ deflating 3-2 loss to the Royals on Tuesday, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s costly error at first base, if the current discourse surrounding Guerrero Jr. is unfair, Kevin Gausman’s diminished command early in the season, and Daniel Vogelbach’s utility on this team. Later, the guys dive into the Maple Leafs’ Game 3 matchup against the Boston Bruins (31:49). They weigh in on Brad Marchand’s comments on Tuesday about the Leafs “playing for keeps,” Toronto’s recent history of playoff shortcomings on home ice, and William Nylander’s availability for Game 3. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show begins with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala stopping by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ Game 2 win over the Bruins, Boston’s decision to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman, the lack of 5-on-5 production from the Leafs’ second line, Mitch Marner’s quiet start to the playoffs, and the Leafs’ refusal to divulge any specifics about William Nylander’s injury status. Later, Ben and Brent are joined by Carter Hutton, former NHL goalie and current analyst for DailyFaceoff.com, to chat about Boston’s goaltending rotation, Jeremy Swayman’s historical success against the Maple Leafs, Ilya Samsonov’s performance in Games 1 and 2, and how William Nylander’s absence has affected Toronto (32:18). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent discuss Auston Matthews’ clutch offensive showing in Game 2 against Boston, Max and Tie Domi becoming the first father-son tandem to score for the Maple Leafs in the playoffs, John Tavares’ resilient Game 2 performance, Mitch Marner’s quiet start to the post-season, and William Nylander’s mysterious absence from the Leafs’ lineup. Afterwards, Sam McKee, producer of Real Kyper & Bourne and co-host of Leafs Talk, stops by (24:30) to discuss where last night ranks among Matthews’ top moments as a Leaf, Ilya Samsonov’s current form, Mitch Marner’s lack of offensive contributions to start the playoffs, and the Leafs’ improved special teams play in Game 2.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 win over the Bruins in Game 2 on Monday night, Auston Matthews’ clutch offensive performance, the chemistry he’s displayed with Max Domi and Tyler Bertuzzi, Ilya Samsonov’s gutsy showing between the pipes, the Bruins’ decision to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2, the Leafs’ improved work on the penalty kill, and the effectiveness of Toronto’s fourth line. Later, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 5-3 win over the Royals (36:30), Daulton Varsho’s offensive turnaround this season, Yusei Kikuchi logging another quality start, and Jordan Romano securing his 100th career save. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Damien Cox, Toronto Star contributor and Toronto Maple Leafs historian, to share his thoughts on Game 1 between the Bruins and Maple Leafs, his level of concern, why this team struggles to score in the postseason, and where in the world is William Nylander. Later on, Hockey Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup champion and current Columbus Blue Jackets Assistant Coach, Mark Recchi stops by (25:10)! He weighs in on the Bruins' culture that has helped lead to their continued success and the challenge of scoring in the playoffs, before sharing some of favourite memories from his many playoff runs. Ben and Brent close out the day offering some final thoughts ahead of tonight's pivotal Game 2. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by former Toronto Maple Leafs GM and host of Sirius XM Morning Skate Gord Stellick. They go over what the absence of William Nylander meant for the team, what is wrong with the special teams and whether is this something they can fix on the fly. The guys then get into the questions surrounding Ilya Samsonov and Gord’s level of confidence in Toronto’s net. Ben and Brent then look around the rest of the NHL Canadian teams, and how results were more favourable. Were they more impressed by the Vancouver Canucks or the Winnipeg Jets (32:29)? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning are back from the weekend, and reviewing a disappointing game 1 of Leafs-Bruins. The boys start out looking at the positives from the game and what they can take from it, how concerned are you with the play of Samsonov? What can the Leafs do to help change the special teams disadvantages we saw in game 1? And do we see a change in personal tonight? The guys then go over the Blue Jays weekend and why they can’t complete a sweep (39:03). Which part left the guys wanting more and when do we get our first sweep? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Joshua Kloke, Maple Leafs reporter for The Athletic, to discuss his biggest point of curiosity heading into Saturday’s Game 1 between the Leafs and Bruins, Mitch Marner’s optimal deployment in Toronto's lineup, William Nylander’s recent offensive dry spell, the chances Calle Järnkrok suits up for Game 1, and Ilya Samsonov’s leash entering the post-season. Later, the guys connect with Jake Gardiner, former Leafs defenceman, to chat about his experience competing against the Bruins in the playoffs, how the Leafs rallied around Auston Matthews amidst his 70-goal pursuit, the importance of team toughness during the post-season, and what it’s like playing against Brad Marchand (25:15). Ben and Brent close the show discussing their ideal lineup machinations for Saturday’s playoff opener. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show begins with Ben and Brent discussing their biggest reasons for optimism and pessimism as the Maple Leafs head into their first-round series against the Bruins. Then, the guys discuss Mitch Marner’s role in the Maple Leafs’ lineup and if he should begin post-season alongside Auston Matthews. Later, Jimmy Murphy, Editor-in-Chief of Boston Hockey Now, stops by to chat about the Bruins’ shaky finish to the regular season, the level of pressure on Boston after back-to-back first-round exits, the Bruins’ commitment to their goaltending rotation, and the versatility that Charlie McAvoy and Hampus Lindholm provide on the blue line (22:33). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Happy Friday! On the eve of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ben and Brent dive into the Maple Leafs’ first-round matchup against the Bruins. They discuss the Bruins’ unique goaltending deployment, their current confidence level in Ilya Samsonov, why starting on the road might benefit the Maple Leafs, Sheldon Keefe’s impending lineup decisions for Game 1, and which players could be the biggest X-factors for each team. Afterwards, Ben and Brent discuss their expectations for Yariel Rodriguez as he prepares to make his second MLB start on Friday, how John Schneider might deploy his bullpen this weekend, the sustainability of Daulton Varsho’s recent offensive surge, and if Orelvis Martinez is on the precipice of a big-league call-up (38:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Craig Simpson, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, to discuss the Maple Leafs’ 6-4 loss to the Lightning on Wednesday, Nikita Kucherov joining the 100-assist club, his overall assessment of the Leafs’ 2023-24 regular season campaign, how the Leafs might deploy their forward lines in Round 1 against Boston, and the coaching battle between Sheldon Keefe and Jim Montgomery. Later, Sportsnet’s Michael Grange stops by to chat about Jontay Porter’s lifetime ban from the NBA, the Raptors’ response and handling of the situation, and what this incident could portend for the NBA’s future relationship with gambling partners (24:30). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show begins with Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne, stopping by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ four-game losing streak heading into the playoffs, why the stakes have never been higher for Sheldon Keefe and Brendan Shanahan, how Keith Pelley’s arrival at MLSE could affect the Maple Leafs’ future, Toronto’s potential forward machinations for Game 1 against Boston, and if T.J. Brodie might be the odd man out on the Leafs’ playoff blue line. Then, Ben and Brent chime in on Mitch Marner’s future beyond this season, if he’d consider waiving his no-trade clause, Jeff Carter’s retirement from the NHL, and the Arizona Coyotes shutting the door on their time in the desert. Afterwards, the guys discuss Jontay Porter’s lifetime ban from the NBA and the overlooked human element of Porter’s gambling issues (33:16). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss Auston Matthews finishing the regular season with 69 goals, the Maple Leafs heading into the playoffs on a four-game losing skid, Matthews’ Hart Trophy chances after falling short of the 70-goal mark, and the biggest positives from the Leafs’ 2023-24 regular season campaign. Later, the guys chime in on the Blue Jays squandering a two-run lead to the Yankees on Wednesday, John Schneider’s curious bullpen deployment, and Daulton Varsho’s recent offensive surge (32:13). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Luke Gazdic, former NHL forward and Sportsnet analyst, to discuss the NHL Hart Trophy race, why he’s bullish on the Leafs’ chances against Boston, how frequently players are scoreboard-watching throughout the course of a game, and the Oilers’ form heading into the playoffs. Afterwards, Mike Francesa, host of "The Mike Francesa Podcast", stops by to chat about the current landscape of New York sports, Jalen Brunson’s ascent to stardom, Yankee fans’ adoration for Juan Soto, the growing love affair with Anthony Volpe, and his legendary radio partnership with Chris “Mad Dog” Russo (23:52). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show begins with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discussing the Maple Leafs’ first-round matchup against the Boston Bruins and if this Leafs team will be impacted by previous playoff failures against the Bruins. Then, the guys weigh in on last night’s chaotic conclusion to the NHL’s Eastern Conference playoff race and the Golden State Warriors’ deflating loss to the Sacramento Kings in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Later, Damien Cox (24:14), our resident Leafs historian and long-time Toronto Star contributor, joins the show to discuss the officiating in last night’s Leafs-Panthers game, Sheldon Keefe’s temperament amidst Auston Matthews’ 70-goal chase, and the biggest challenges facing Toronto in their first-round matchup against Boston.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the show by discussing the Maple Leafs’ 5-2 loss to the Panthers, Auston Matthews remaining stuck on 69 goals, the chances he suits up for Wednesday’s regular-season finale against Tampa, and the Leafs drawing Boston in the opening round of the postseason. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays’ 5-4 victory over the Yankees on Tuesday, Yusei Kikuchi’s impressive start to the season, the importance of today’s start for Kevin Gausman, Jordan Romano reassuming his role as the Blue Jays closer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s improved patience at the plate (29:39). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair & Barker, checking in to discuss the Blue Jays’ offensive woes, the continued lack of offence at Rogers Centre, if the team would entertain a trade for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. or Bo Bichette, the impact one more bat in the lineup would make, Toronto's inability to lock up Vlad or Bo to long-term deals, and next steps for Alek Manoah in his quest to rejoin the rotation. Later, Ben and Brent are joined by Bruce Boudreau, former NHL head coach and current NHL Network analyst, to chat about Auston Matthews’ 70-goal pursuit, the stresses that Sheldon Keefe is likely experiencing with Matthews on the doorstep of a historic milestone, how the Leafs match up with Boston and Florida, and the dynamic between a head coach and his starting goaltender (26:46). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent discuss the Maple Leafs’ current injury situation heading into their penultimate game of the regular season, Sheldon Keefe’s goaltending deployment leading into the playoffs, and how the Panthers might approach tonight’s game with first place in the Atlantic Division still hanging in the balance. Then, the guys weigh in on Cavan Biggio’s hot start to the season and debate which Blue Jay player has seen his reputation undergo the biggest evolution. Later, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox stops by (25:10) to chat about the Leafs’ injury-plagued forward group, Auston Matthews’ 70-goal chase, how Sheldon Keefe might navigate Matthews’ availability for Wednesday’s game against Tampa, what we can deduce from Keefe’s comments on Saturday about Matthews’ usage, and Max Domi’s injury status. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Blue Jays’ series-opening win over the New York Yankees, Chris Bassitt’s impressive outing on the mound, the Jays’ persistent offensive flaws, the team’s baserunning blunders on Monday night, Rogers Centre’s evolving reputation as a pitcher-friendly ballpark, Danny Jansen’s activation from the IL, and Bassitt’s comments about what he attributes to the influx of pitcher injuries in MLB. Later, the guys are joined by legendary golf broadcaster Verne Lundquist (31:09) to chat about his retirement after 40 years of covering The Masters, how he became synonymous with the 16th hole at Augusta National, his viral interaction with Tiger Woods on Sunday, and Scottie Scheffler’s dominant start to the 2024 season. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff, to discuss Sheldon Keefe’s coaching performance this season, his reputation around the NHL, Keefe’s comments on Saturday night about Matthews’ 70-goal chase, the arbitrary importance of 70 goals, and Joel Quenneville’s future in the NHL. Later, Joe Siddall, former MLB catcher and current Blue Jays Central analyst, stops by to chat about José Berríos’ impressive start to the season, Kevin Gausman’s early-season struggles, Yariel Rodriguez’s intriguing repertoire, and the team’s recurring offensive issues (27:15). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hour two of The FAN Morning Show begins with Gord Stellick, former NHL GM, stopping by to discuss Auston Matthews’ deployment during Saturday’s game against the Red Wings, Sheldon Keefe’s malleability amidst Matthews’ 70-goal chase, the Leafs’ new-look forward machinations since Mitch Marner’s return to the lineup, and his current confidence level in Ilya Samsonov. Then, Ben and Brent reflect on the Raptors’ tumultuous 2023-24 season and discuss the team’s biggest questions heading into the off-season. Afterwards, the guys weigh in on Scottie Scheffler’s lopsided victory at The Masters, the lack of drama during Sunday’s final round at Augusta, and Scheffler’s current status as the most dominant force in professional golf (26:08). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss Auston Matthews scoring his 69th goal of the season on Saturday night against Detroit, Sheldon Keefe’s post-game remarks about Matthews’ 70-goal chase being “a distraction,” how the Leafs might manage Matthews’ deployment over the final two games of the regular season, and Ilya Samsonov’s form heading into the playoffs. Later, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays’ series win over the Rockies, Jose Berrios’ red-hot start to the season, first impressions of Yariel Rodriguez, and Alek Manoah’s curious comments after his first Triple-A outing with the Buffalo Bisons (31:52). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning and guest host Jesse Rubinoff head into the weekend talking about the pros and cons of Auston Matthews’ chase of 70 goals this season with Sportsnet 590’s own, Sam McKee! They start off with some golf talk as The Masters roll on into day two, before getting into last night's narrow Maple Leafs loss, if Mitch Marner should be re-inserted on the top line, confidence in both the defence and netminders, and the team's ongoing penalty kill issues. Next up, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski takes a trip around the NHL as the regular season winds down to look back on some of this year's greatest moments, NHL award candidates, and of course, the playoff picture (25:36). Later, the trio weigh in on the possibility of the Coyotes moving to Utah, the idea of NHL expansion, and Sid the Kid’s incredible quest for another postseason. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Brent Gunning & guest host Jesse Rubinoff have a quick discussion about Max Domi’s clear understanding and role wearing the blue & white and turn their focus on the confidence in Ilya Samsonov for the playoffs. Next, Brent & Jesse bring on former MLB player, Sportsnet 590’s own Kevin Barker (23:36) to talk the offence getting going, some of the players they hope to add back to the mix soon and the urgency facing manager John Schneider to win this early in the season. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Brent Gunning is joined by guest host Jesse Rubinoff to kick off The FAN Morning Show on Toronto’s top superstar closing in on 70. The duo though may have an even bigger takeaway from that game, which is that Max Domi understands what it means to be a Maple Leaf. After that, they look at what was a bit of a rough night for Ilya Samsonov and the best way to get him back on track as well as the defence pairings now with some players returning from injury. The hour ends with some takeaways from day one at The Masters (31:39). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show rides into its final hour with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning getting set for Maple Leafs game day with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli! They discuss the team's strong stretch of play, the catalyst for this run, Toronto's playoff expectations and Auston Matthews' NHL award candidacy. Next up, we turn our attention to baseball and bring on MLB Network's Adnan Virk for a look around the league (29:28). They dive into the string of notable pitching injuries early in the year, along with some positives to take away from Blue Jays' season so far. Ben and Brent wrap up with some thoughts on The Masters that will (hopefully) get underway today. Like Tiger Woods, they love golf! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning dive into a comment made by the Seattle hero yesterday Cal Raleigh after his game-winning tenth-inning home run, that was directed at Jays manager John Schneider. They look at what the comment stems from and the history between Raleigh, Schneider & the Jays as well as what truth there could be to it; again just the perception around Toronto’s bench boss. Ben & Brent then bring on their Leafs historian, the Star contributor, Damien Cox to weigh in on the Hart Trophy debate, the season Auston Matthews is having and how he could be considered for multiple NHL awards (22:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show ready to watch The Masters, weather permitting at Augusta. After that, the boys talk some Blue Jays who played their first extra innings game of the season. B&B talks about some of the negatives but also are quick to point to a lot of positives as well. They also take some time to discuss how much Justin Turner has played in the field if they’re surprised by it and how much the team can lean on him for that. Before the hour ends, the morning duo quickly hit on the reported news from yesterday that the NHL may finally be over having a team in Arizona and looking to relocate the Coyotes to Utah (39:31). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Blue Jays play-by-play voice on Sportsnet, Dan Shulman, to look back on the team's first back-to-back victories of 2024. The trio discuss Chris Bassitt and Yusei Kikuchi's early returns, the fluidity of the lineup and if that philosophy could help the offence on a daily basis. Next up, NHL writer, reporter and insider with Sportsnet, Luke Fox stops by to chat about the Maple Leafs as the regular season winds down (24:24). He dives into how to maintain intensity and chemistry heading into the postseason, how important Auston Matthews' milestone is inside the room, and the looming decisions for Sheldon Keefe in the final weeks. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning re-set on hockey and again on Auston Matthews closing in on 70 goals this season. They wonder if he hits the plateau if he’s guaranteed the NHL’s Hart Trophy. Next B&B turns their attention to golf and welcomes on friend & Sportsnet’s golf reporter Adam Stanley (25:29) who is at Augusta covering “the tradition unlike any other”. Adam provides some insight from being on the scene and the trio tell what their biggest storylines are going into the tournament. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show with Auston Matthews netting his 66th goal of the season. They talk about how reachable 70 is for the superstar who seems to be scoring every game and how everyone, from fans to his teammates, wants to see it happen. Next, the morning duo turn their attention to the Jays (30:24) who saw them put up 5 runs for consecutive nights and how that’s all Toronto fans hope for. They also talk about how that start was exactly what Chris Bassitt needed, John Schneider’s hesitation to take him out and the emergence of Chad Green in the bullpen. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour getting set for gameday with Toronto’s MLB and NHL teams both back in action tonight. Starting on the diamond, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith shares the feeling around the ballpark at yesterday's home opener, along with how the fanbase views John Schneider and the benefits of a solidified starting lineup. Later on, Mike Petriello of MLB.com discusses if the Rogers Centre renovations will have an impact on the Blue Jays' offence, Davis Schneider's path to an everyday role, if Toronto's starting staff can replicate last year’s success, and the effects of pitchers chasing velocity (25:30). In between the baseball chats, Ben and Brent take some time to dive into the Maple Leafs' depth compared to seasons past and discuss the expectations for those down the lineup. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss the fans booing John Schneider, if the fans are viewing him properly and what it will take to turn the tide on him. Next B&B turn their attention back to the Leafs who are back in action tonight in New Jersey. They discuss despite everything how much of a fun Leafs season it's been and wonder what head coach Sheldon Keefe wants to see or will try over the remaining games in the regular season. The morning duo bring on Sportsnet analyst, and founder of The Pro Hockey Group, Jason Bukala (23:09) for his perspective the second season. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show on the Blue Jays after getting the win in the home opener. The boys break it all down and discuss how hopefully a good homestand with more wins like this can quell the angst among the fanbase which could be felt at the ballpark. Next, they turn their attention to the Leafs who picked up an overtime win against the Pittsburgh Penguins in which Auston Matthews scored #65 and the special teams looked better. With only about a week left in the regular season, they tell you some things they hope to see and give kudos to head coach Sheldon Keefe for the job he’s done (27:29). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour with full focus on the Toronto Blue Jays' home opener tonight at the Rogers Centre. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss their expectations, not only for tonight, but for the Blue Jays' throughout the season and the importance of winning on home soil. Marnie Starkman, Blue Jays’ EVP of Business Operations, stops by to chat about the renovations that took place at Rogers Centre this offseason, what fans can expect when they come to the ballpark and why it is more of a Major League stadium than ever. Next up, FAN 590's voice of the Blue Jays, Ben Shulman joins the program live from his home broadcast booth for a full-fledged preview of the team (16:30). He shares his takeaways from Toronto's road trip to start the season, what's in store for this homestand, who could play their way into the starting lineup, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning get ready for tonight's home opener and look at the renovations that took place inside the Rogers Centre. They bring on former Leafs’ GM, and now analyst and insider Gord Stellick to weigh in on everything TML including Mitch Marner’s return, new look Leafs’ lines, Ryan Reaves’ value and Auston Matthews scoring as well as whether or not head coach Sheldon Keefe should consider resting his star player (28:51). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show live from the Rogers Centre talking about the team that is returning home with a 4-6 record, sitting at the bottom of the A.L. East. Despite that, the boys see some positives in the team and give you some reasons why the offence could be on the upswing coming back to Toronto. B&B also look at the starting rotation after two times through and give their thoughts on what they’ve seen. The morning duo then turn their attention to the Maple Leafs (32:58) who got a win on Saturday against their historic rival, the Montreal Canadiens. They break down the new look lines and if they can expect them to stay that way as well as whether or not Sheldon Keefe hopes he can rest Auston Matthews down the stretch. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up this week on The FAN Morning Show previewing the Blue Jays' weekend in the Bronx with Sportsnet play-by-play voice, Dan Shulman! They chat about Juan Soto's impact in New York and the anticipated atmosphere at Yankee Stadium during tonight's home opener, before turning their attention to Toronto to diagnose the team's offensive woes. Next up, former NHL defenseman and Olympian turned analyst, Jason Demers offers his early picks for NHL awards, before diving into the Maple Leafs' potential playoff seeding and how this year's version of the team differs from years past (23:17). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning look at some metrics of which teams might have the highest analytical odds to hoist the Stanley Cup. Next, B&B welcomes Michael Grange who wrote a great piece for Sportsnet.ca (with Elliotte Friedman) on the future of MLSE, especially with the entrance of Keith Pelley as CEO. The trio discusses why he could potentially be the right hire and what it could mean for Toronto sports teams and fans alike (25:03). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start The FAN Morning Show on the NHL standings and how Sidney Crosby seems to be leading a late charge to get his Penguins to the playoffs. The conversation continues wondering if most Canadians are pulling for Sid and will cheer for the Pens if they do make it in. Next, the guys discuss the Jays back in action today, the morning duo look back at Toronto’s first week of games for the 2024 season and their resumed consistent offensive woes. They ask who is the face of these problems and who has the most at stake if it continues (24:28). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show's final hour kicks off with a conversation about the Blue Jays’ bats starting the season slow and the level of concern after seven games. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning bring on Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith, who was in Houston to take in that dreadful hitting series by the Jays, to discuss the early disdain from the bluebird fanbase, ways to shake up the lineup, and what manager John Schneider could do to get the bats going. Next up, Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic recaps last night's NHL action including the line brawl to start the Devils-Rangers game and the emergence of Ryan Reaves late in the season, before sharing some some stories from his own career on the ice (26:48). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning look at how there wasn’t much energy to the game and wonder if that was a sign that this team especially the coach wants this regular season to be over and the playoffs to start. B&B welcomes the Stanley Cup champ, Sportsnet’s own Nick Kypreos for his thoughts on last night, what he saw from this team and if they lack the “killer instinct” needed for a long Stanley Cup playoffs run. The boys discuss how it falls on Sheldon Keefe to get them there and healthy. Next, the guys discuss the line brawl they saw in the Devils-Rangers game last night and if it's good for the game of hockey. The morning duo weigh in with their thoughts on it before rifling through some other sports stories including the Raptors’ tough luck season continuing (26:23). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning recap a tough night for the local teams: the Leafs playing an uninspiring game; the Blue Jays getting one hit and the Raptors taking their largest loss in franchise history. B&B starts on the Buds who lost to one of their biggest rivals in the Lightning at home. They delve into the game and how it didn’t seem to have any juice despite it being a possible first-round playoff matchup. Next, they turn their attention to the Blue Jays whose bats continue to have issues and why a slump this early hits harder than it usually would. They plead for maybe the Manager to stray from convention or what the analytics tell him (29:16). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Hour 3 on the program with a look at the NHL standings as the Maple Leafs' regular season winds down. They discuss how Toronto's remaining schedule compares to their potential playoff opponents, as well as what's behind the dip in power plays this year in the NHL. Later on, Ben and Brent zero in the Blue Jays' offence with Hall of Fame MLB writer and analyst with ESPN, Tim Kurkjian (25:37)! As his new podcast suggests, the trio discuss what A Great Game baseball is following last night’s comeback win, along with David Schneider’s emergence, how Toronto stacks up in the loaded American League, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning re-visiting the heroics last night of Davis Schneider for the Blue Jays in the ninth inning. They discuss ways to maybe adjust positions to get the “Babe” into the line-up more. They also take some time to discuss a tweet by Joey Votto that he posted yesterday but quickly took down; wondering and diving into what, if anything, it could mean. Next, Ben & Brent then welcome their Leafs historian, the Star contributor, Damien Cox (27:43). The trio dives into Auston Matthews, his incredible season and how landing him changed the franchise’s fortunes for probably two decades. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss the “Babe” being back in the line-up; delivering with the game on the line and Toronto down to their final out. They look at what Davis provides to the team every time he’s in the line-up and if it elicits him finding a spot to be an everyday player. They also look at how Toronto’s line-up is top-heavy and may be powered by the first four regular batters. Next, the morning duo turn their attention to the NHL and look at the reeling Florida Panthers. They delve into some comments from the Cats’ head coach Paul Maurice about the concern around his team; B&B discuss if it makes them any more appetizing as a first-round opponent for the Leafs (28:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show rides into the final hour with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning focusing on the Maple Leafs' potential first round matchups with former NHL goalie, now NHL Network analyst, Cory Schneider! The trio discuss Toronto's most ideal opponent and how the team is perceived around the NHL, before the 2016 NHL All-Star weighs in on how to keep a goalie tandem fresh for the playoffs. Next up, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk looks back on Ronel Blanco's no-hitter thrown against the Blue Jays and chats about how yesterday's performance creates doubt in Toronto offence (22:56). Later, Adnan takes a trip around the league to discuss the Yankees' hot start and how the Oakland A’s are potentially worse than last year.    The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.