The FAN Morning Show

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi are joined by Tim Reynolds, NBA writer at The Associated Press to further discuss the Toronto Raptors’ trade stalemate with the Los Angeles Clippers as the teams await a conclusion to the NBA’s investigation of Kawhi Leonard. The guys chat about different scenarios that could play out and whether Tuesday’s upcoming board of governors meeting could expedite the...

Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi kick off hour two reacting to the Anaheim Ducks’ decision to match Leo Carlsson’s $90-million offer sheet from the Philadelphia Flyers. The duo digs into their level of surprise with the outcome, how Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek ended up in this position, and what this means for other high-profile restricted free agents like Adam Fantilli and Connor Bedard....

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open Friday’s episode discussing news that the NBA’s ongoing investigation of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers has put a hold on his return to the Toronto Raptors. The guys talk through their frustration with the situation, including the timing and potential of the deal falling through. Afterwards, Brent and Daniele shift their focus to the Toronto Bl...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday morning with Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox to discuss the busy Leafs offseason. They assess whether the team is better now and the impact of Darren Raddysh on the power play. Is this the end of Morgan Rielly’s era? They also cover Daniel Alfredsson's new role as assistant coach and his relationship with Mats Sundin. Luke speculates on possible moves, includin...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour with Sportsnet's Adam Stanley to discuss the Senators' turbulent offseason, the organization's recent talent drain, and the reaction to Daniel Alfredsson joining the Maple Leafs' coaching staff. They also preview the Scottish Open, explore the unique challenges of links golf, look ahead to the Open Championship, debate the best storyline for gol...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning by celebrating Dylan Cease's dominant performance against the Giants. They dive into the starter's near no-hitter and outstanding first season with the Blue Jays, while also discussing Toronto's recent offensive surge, highlighted by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s fifth home run of the season and George Springer's move into the cleanup spot. The conve...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Adnan Virk to discuss Felix Auger-Aliassime's Wimbledon exit to Novak Djokovic, the state of Canadian men's tennis, and how far the sport has come since the era of Daniel Nestor. They also break down the Blue Jays' offensive resurgence, debating whether the clubhouse's 'Dragon on a Stick' home run celebration could spark a turnaround, while examining Vladi...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show. They discuss the Leafs' decision to hire former franchise rival Daniel Alfredsson behind the bench, what the move means for the locker room, and the coach's relationship with Mats Sundin and William Nylander. The trio also touch on how the roster has improved since the season ended,...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Blue Jays' 9-3 victory over San Francisco Giants. The guys chat about the team's new 'Dragon on a Stick’ home run prop that made it's debut last night, Jonthan Clase's first homer of the season, Sean Keys trending up at the plate, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s offensive outlook. Ben and Brent also touch on Patrick Corbin's perfo...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode alongside NHL insider Frank Seravalli! They discuss the United States' World Cup exit, the offer sheet for Leo Carlsson and whether the Anaheim Ducks will match it, the growing use of offer sheets for restricted free agents, the Edmonton Oilers' offseason, and whether the Toronto Maple Leafs have improved enough to be a playoff team next season. Later,...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by reacting to John Schneider’s comments on the Blue Jays’ recent struggles. They discuss the team’s priorities ahead of the All-Star break and trade deadline, their offensive issues, playoff outlook, lineup options, Kevin Gausman’s performance, and the impact of limited run support. They also weigh in on the Raptors’ expected announcement of Kyle L...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show by breaking down the Blue Jays' 10-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants and what it means for the team's fading playoff hopes. They discuss whether Toronto should become sellers at the trade deadline, the importance of the final five games before the All-Star break, the struggles of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Alejandro Kirk, and how the club has compare...

Pat Borders, two-time World Series champion and World Series MVP, joins Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning live from the Jays Care Golf Classic! He reflects on the evolution of the catching position, his unique retirement, life in the minors, the importance of team chemistry, the highlights of his career, and his impressions of the current Blue Jays. Later, former Blue Jays outfielder Shannon Stewart ref...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by James Sharman, co-host of Footy Prime and Sportsnet World Cup analyst, to look back on Canada's World Cup run. He weighs in on Canada's effort in the Round of 16 vs. Morocco, the standout players from the tournament, Alphonso Davies staying on the sidelines, the prime of the program following this year's historic run, and USA's Folarin Balogun red card rev...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by breaking down the Blue Jays' rough weekend in Seattle. They focus on the team's ongoing offensive struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s disappointing season and decision to skip the All-Star Game to manage his back, Shane Bieber's outlook as a rotation option, and whether the Jays are trending toward being buyers or sellers ahead of the trade deadli...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by recapping Canada’s 3-0 loss to Morocco on Saturday afternoon to end their World Cup run. They discuss Canada’s strong start, their inability to capitalize on sustained first-half pressure, and whether the tournament should still be considered a success after the program’s first-ever trip out of the group stage and first elimination-game win. They al...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi begin the final hour of the week alongside Kevin Barker, former big leaguer and co-host of Blair and Barker. He breaks down the Blue Jays' upcoming series against the Mariners, both teams' offensive struggles, Toronto's playoff outlook, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s performance, Kevin Gausman's recent form, and whether the Jays should be buyers or sellers at the trad...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour by reacting to John Chayka’s comments about what the Maple Leafs still need to accomplish this off-season. They look into whether Morgan Rielly could be moved, what a potential return might look like, and other roster priorities. They also discuss Alex Ovechkin’s return to the Capitals in what could be his final NHL season. The conversa...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Friday's show recapping last night's thrilling Croatia–Portugal match in Toronto. They get into the electric atmosphere at Toronto Stadium, the passionate fan support throughout the city, Cristiano Ronaldo's goal, the controversial finish to the game, and the lasting impact of the World Cup on Toronto. They then preview Canada's Round of 16 matchup aga...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the final hour of today's show alongside Anthony Petrielli of Maple Leafs Hotstove. They break down Toronto's free agent additions, the impact of adding Sergei Bobrovsky in goal, and the latest on Morgan Rielly and Zach Werenski. Later on, MLB and NHL Network analyst Adnan Virk (25:47) weighs in on John Chayka's busy day, England's World Cup comeback o...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open the second hour by discussing the latest reports on Zach Werenski, his future with the Blue Jackets, and whether the Maple Leafs still have a path to acquiring him after their recent roster moves. They then break down the Oilers' surprising Darnell Nurse trade to the Sharks and discuss what it could mean for Toronto's chances of moving Morgan Rielly. Later...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi open this episode recapping yesterday's busy start to NHL free agency. They breaking down the Maple Leafs' moves to improve their forward group, the acquisition of Nick Paul, and the decision to move Dennis Hildeby shortly after bringing in Sergei Bobrovsky. They discuss the new goaltender's fit, contract, expected workload, and whether Toronto has improved bot...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour alongside NHL insider Frank Seravalli. They discuss the latest on Zach Werenski, including his reported refusal of a trade to Dallas, the remaining teams in the mix, the possibility of a move to Toronto, a potential contract extension, and what it all means for Columbus and the Stars. They also break down the NHL free-agent market and whether the...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode discussing their expectations for the Raptors following the blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard. They debate whether the move should be judged as championship-or-bust, the risks tied to player availability, and the long-term impact of the deal, including shedding Brandon Ingram's contract. They then shift to reports that Zach Werenski declined a trade...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open today's Canada Day edition of The FAN Morning Show by reacting to the Kawhi Leonard's blockbuster return to Toronto. They break down what the move means for the Raptors' championship hopes, how Kawhi's return changes his legacy in the city, the cost of the trade, and how he fits alongside Scottie Barnes. Are expectations are now championship or bust? Later, they re...