The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with thoughts on the state of the Maple Leafs' tank after back-to-back wins. The guys discuss strategies to curb the team's results, including roster moves, player usage, and the impact of goaltending. The conversation shifts to Adam Silver’s comments on addressing tanking in the NBA and whether a broader solution could apply across North American s...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday's show with a look back on last night's win for Maple Leafs over the New York Rangers. They discuss the team’s run of form of fate, featuring improved goaltending led by Joseph Woll and contributions from Dakota Joshua, along with the Blue Jays’ presence at the game. They also debate the Leafs future draft implications, before shifting to the Raptors’...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Sam McKee to discuss the Leafs' recent win, Easton Cowan's performance, and their potential for next season. They also touch on the Leafs' upcoming games and the impact of physical play. Sam shares his thoughts on whether major roster changes are needed and the roles of Brad Treliving and Craig Berube. They then chat with Blake Murphy (28:21) about the Rap...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the hour by reacting to Radko Gudas' apology for his knee-on-knee collision with Auston Matthews. They shift to tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Rangers matchup with thoughts on the team’s late-season performance, draft implications, and recent storylines involving Morgan Rielly, Jake Gardiner, and William Nylander. They also discuss league-wide goaltending trends and wha...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday by recapping the Maple Leafs’ win over the Bruins. They discuss Easton Cowan stepping up for John Tavares, his potential as a culture setter, and what the performance means for the team’s future. They also examine Craig Berube’s impact, revisit the Fraser Minten for Brandon Carlo trade, and debate whether goaltending should be the Leafs’ top priority next...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning with NHL insider Frank Seravalli, discussing the Leafs' current struggles and potential offseason strategies—whether a re-tool or a major rebuild is needed. They also dive into Connor McDavid's post-game comments affecting the Oilers' dynamics. After the break, Ben Nicholson-Smith (24:52) joins to talk about Max Scherzer’s unique rehab method, his pe...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside Sportsnet's Jason Bukala. They break down the upcoming Leafs–Bruins matchup with thoughts on Fraser Minten’s opportunity in Boston and Brandon Carlo’s impact in Toronto since his arrival. The conversation also explores whether Toronto can replicate Boston’s turnaround, what changes may be needed within the core, and the potential offseason...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday by recapping the Raptors’ blowout win over the Jazz. They highlight the difference-makers for Toronto, the NBA’s new tanking rules, and the importance of games like this down the stretch. The conversation shifts to the Blue Jays’ extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider and the implications for the team’s future, before diving into the battle for the f...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the contract extensions for Ross Atkins and John Schneider—whether they’re deserved and their confidence in the franchise's direction. They bring in Leafs writer Luke Fox to analyze the recent game against the Senators, the surprising number of Sens fans present, and Brad Treliving's plans for the Leafs. The conversation shifts to team culture and William Nyland...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of show! They look back on what has been a disappointing Maple Leafs season and evaluate expectations vs. reality, front office decisions, roster depth, Craig Berube’s performance, and the futures of Auston Matthews and William Nylander. After the break (32:03), they sift through the Blue...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the week by breaking down the Blue Jays’ final roster decisions ahead of Opening Day. They take a closer look at Trey Yesavage starting the season on the IL and what that means for the rotation, early depth concerns, and overall outlook for the group. They also assess the bullpen with Eric Lauer shifting into the rotation, evaluate whether the lineup matches last y...

Brent Gunning and Zack Bodenstein wrap up the week with Jason Bukala, discussing the Edmonton Oilers' playoff chances without Leon Draisaitl and the impact of missing key players. They also analyze Matthew Schaffer's rookie season and the upcoming draft class. The conversation shifts to the Leafs, covering Auston Matthews' injury, Matthew Knies' market value, and Easton Cowan's ice time. After a b...

Brent Gunning and Zack Bodenstien open the second hour by with focus on the Blue Jays. They chat about how the team is attracting new fans to the ballpark, from recent initiatives like their "Hall of Excellence" announcement with Buck Martinez set to be inducted, to broader factors like winning and overall fan experience, while comparing them to other Toronto teams. After the break, they’re joined...

Brent Gunning and Zack Bodenstien wrap up the week by reacting to Trey Yesavage being placed on the IL to start the season. The guys discuss the impact on the Blue Jays’ rotation, what this means for the team's pitching depth, and their expectations heading into the year. After the break, they cover Auston Matthews’ successful knee surgery and what it could mean for the team’s offseason plans and...

Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstien wrap up Thursday morning with FAN 590's Eric Smith. They discuss RJ Barrett's season and contract prospects, the Raptors' playoff chances against the Cavaliers, and Darko Rajaković's coaching performance. They also consider the rotation adjustments for the postseason and the NBA's tanking issue. After the break, they welcome Ken Pomeroy (25:13) of KENPOM.com to explore...

Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstein begin the second hour by welcoming Sportsnet NHL analyst Sam Cosentino! The trio gauge their expectations for the Toronto Maple Leafs, including player evaluation, development decisions, and organizational responsibilities. They also compare the Leafs’ approach to the Montreal Canadiens’ rebuild and touch on Gavin McKenna’s NCAA season and draft outlook. After the brea...

Sho Alli and Zack Bodenstien open this morning's show recapping the Raptors’ win over the Bulls. They discuss what the victory means in the grand scheme of the season, RJ Barrett’s future and contract outlook, Jakob Poeltl’s role and importance to the team, and how the Raptors might match up in a potential first-round series against the Cavaliers. After the break, the boys listen back to Blue Jays...

Sho Alli and Zach Bodenstein welcome Sportsnet MLB reporter Shi Davidi to discuss takeaways from the tournament, the success for MLB, and the implications of a potential lockout. They analyze standout performances like Andrés Giménez for Venezuela and expectations for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The conversation shifts to Aaron Judge and his clutch performance. Afterward, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (20:29) j...

Sho Alli and Zach Bodenstien open this hour by previewing the Raptors’ trip to Chicago to face the Bulls. They share their expectations for the team’s late-season push, before discussing Toronto's standing in the Eastern Conference and the impact of key contributors like RJ Barrett and a healthy Jakob Poeltl. The conversation shifts to the NFL briefly with thoughts on the Broncos trading for WR Ja...

Sho Alli and Zach Bodenstien open the program with thoughts on Venezuela’s dramatic 3–2 win over Team USA to capture their first World Baseball Classic title! They highlight the significance of the victory and the tournament’s overall impact on baseball’s global reach, before getting into Aaron Judge’s underwhelming performance in big moments. The boys zero in on the Blue Jays’ at the tournament a...

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli wrap up with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli, discussing the fallout from Auston Matthews' injury and potential Department of Player Safety changes. They also consider the Leafs' surprising performance without star players and the trade market for goaltenders, including Anthony Stolarz. The chat shifts to Bill Guerin's concerns about the playoff format and the struggles of E...

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli open the second hour by speaking with James Paxton, Team Canada pitcher and former MLB All-Star. James shares what it was like representing Canada at the World Baseball Classic, as well as the team’s historic progress and what’s next for his career. They also discuss the mental side of pitching and the challenges of playing in major markets like New York and Boston. Late...

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli kick off Tuesday morning with a look back on Venezuela’s win over Italy to move onto the World Baseball Classic final! They discuss the game’s competitiveness, the global impact of the tournament, and Venezuela’s chances against Team USA. The conversation shifts to Kevin Gausman after being named as the Blue Jays’ Opening Day starter and outline some expectations for his...

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli conclude Monday’s episode by chatting with Maple Leafs Hot Stove contributor Anthony Petrielli about the recent wins and the implications for the Leafs' goaltending situation. They discuss potential trades, the challenges of moving Anthony Stolarz, and whether the team has four viable goalies for next season. The conversation shifts to Auston Matthews' injury and the tea...

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli begin the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! The trio discuss Toronto's recent performance including Bo Groulx’s strong showing, the team’s response in the games following Auston Matthews' injury, and how the situation could affect the rest of the season and offseason approach. Later, MLB insider Jon Morosi (27:52) joins fr...