The FAN Morning Show

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli open Monday morning by looking back on the Maple Leafs’ weekend. They highlight Benoit-Olivier Groulx’s strong performance, before getting into the ongoing fallout from the Auston Matthews injury news, what it could mean for his future in Toronto, and how the team’s recent play without him affects the narrative around the roster and expectations for the offseason. The co...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi are joined by Jason Bukala to discuss the Auston Matthews incident and the Leafs' lack of response. They explore the team's DNA, potential changes in coaching or management to boost passion, and whether this core is fixable. How should Matthews feel about his teammates’ support? Afterward, MLB Network's Adnan Virk (28:50) joins to discuss Canada’s quarterfinal...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi begin the second hour by previewing Canada’s World Baseball Classic quarterfinal against the United States. They break down how the Canadian roster matches up, what a successful start from Michael Soroka would look like, and James Paxton’s impressive return from retirement. The guys also examine which Canadian hitters need to step up, what’s at stake for the Am...

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week by recapping the Maple Leafs’ victory over the Anaheim Ducks. They look into the fallout from the game including Auston Matthews’ injury and the team’s lack of response, along with the post-game comments from team leaders and ongoing questions about the group’s toughness, cohesion, and mentality. They also discuss Radko Gudas’ role in the incid...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday with Toronto Star writer and Leafs historian Damien Cox. They discuss how the Maple Leafs can return to playoff contention, the need for a president of hockey operations, and whether Brad Treliving deserves another chance. They also explore accountability within the front office, the implications of no-trade clauses, and potential leadership candidates....

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by welcoming MLB Network insider Jon Morosi to the show. They discuss the strong play of Team Italy and the impact the tournament is having on the global growth of baseball, before the conversation shifts to Canada reaching the quarterfinals. The boys take a look ahead to their matchup with the United States, discuss the potential significance of a...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday’s show by discussing Canada’s historic win over Cuba to advance the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. They highlight the strong performances from Cal Quantrill, Owen Caissie, and James Paxton, while looking ahead to Canada’s chances against the United States and the tournament favourites. After the break, they break down the Raptors’ disappointing loss...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour with Sportsnet’s MLB reporter Shi Davidi, live from San Juan, Puerto Rico. They discuss Canada’s win last night: does it align with the usual tournament pattern of unexpected victories and expected losses? As Canada faces Cuba today, what does success look like? They also evaluate Owen Caissie’s performance and the effectiveness of 'Big Doctor' i...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by discussing reports about Brad Treliving’s future in Toronto. They debate how much responsibility he bears for the team’s recent struggles and whether he deserves another chance to build the roster. They also consider Craig Berube’s future with the team, the performance of the current roster during an eight-game losing streak, and which players mi...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning breaking down the Maple Leafs’ eighth straight loss. They look into the team's effort against the Montreal Canadiens, their history of slow starts, the draft implications of their recent play, and Bo Groulx’s debut. They also talk about Jake McCabe standing up for Easton Cowan and what it might signal about the team’s toughness moving forward. The...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome NHL Insider Frank Seravalli to discuss the future of the Leafs, exploring potential offseason changes, Auston Matthews' market value, and the trade deadline's inactivity. They then talk to TVA's Renaud Lavoie (29:34) about the Canadiens' lack of trades, new CBA impacts, and the team’s outlook. They wrap up by comparing the Leafs’ and Senators’ futures. The views...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with alongside Charles Davis, CBS NFL analyst and friend of the show! He shares his early impressions from NFL free agency, including the quarterback market featuring Kyler Murray and Tua Tagovailoa, Malik Willis' new contract, Maxx Crosby's trade to the Baltimore Ravens, and Travis Kelce returning to Kansas City. Are the Patriots still the top dogs...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday morning forecasting what's ahead for the Maple Leafs this season as they prepare to face the Montreal Canadiens tonight. They guys discuss Auston Matthews’ scoring struggles and whether the team might consider shutting him down, react to reports that the Canadiens and Leafs were close to a Matthew Knies trade, and debate what kind of return would have j...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning with Nick Kypreos from Real Kyper and Bourne. They discuss Kyper's insights from his chat with Brad Treliving, evaluating his deadline performance and implications for next season. They also explore the team's goals for the remainder of the year, the concept of tanking, and the fanbase's potential acceptance of it. As they transition to the offseason...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They discuss Toronto’s trade deadline moves, who deserves blame for the team’s disappointing season, and Scott Laughton and Nic Roy both scoring in their debuts. They also debate the team's roster deployment under coach Craig Berube, concerns around Oliver Ekman-Larsson's deadlin...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by recapping the Maple Leafs’ NHL trade deadline moves involving Scott Laughton, Bobby McMann, and Nick Roy. The guys discuss the team's asset management, coaching decisions, and the futures of Craig Berube and Brad Treliving in Toronto. They also cover Canada’s loss to Panama at the World Baseball Classic and its impact on their chances to advance, th...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss trade deadline day with Sportsnet NHL analyst Jason Bukala. They explore the challenges faced by amateur scouting during the deadline, analyzing trades like John Carlson's move to the Ducks and what it means for both teams. They also consider what would make for a successful deadline for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the return for Nick Roy, and potential moves invol...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the second hour discussing what a successful trade deadline might look like for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They outline the many possibilities of moving pending UFAs, restocking the prospect pool, or extending Bobby McMann or Scott Laughton. They also consider how Colton Parayko vetoing a trade might hint at how situations like Morgan Rielly’s could unfold and wheth...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open trade deadline Friday by recapping the Maple Leafs’ loss to the New York Rangers. The boys discuss how poor the group's effort looked, whether the team has tuned out the coach, and if Craig Berube’s future behind the bench is in doubt. They also talk about Auston Matthews’ 10-game goal-less drought and the Leafs’ ongoing difficulty fitting Easton Cowan into the lin...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday by chatting with Anthony Petrielli from Leafs Notebook. They discuss whether the Leafs need to make more moves before the deadline, what additions could help them compete next season, and their goaltending situation. Anthony also addresses Auston Matthews’ performance and the coaching staff’s deployment decisions. After the break, former NHLer Cam Janss...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour discussing reports that the Maple Leafs are seeking a first-round pick in return for Nick Roy. They boys debate whether that return is realistic and if the team should move him if the price isn’t met. They also consider whether bigger roster moves are coming now or in the offseason, and whether they trust the current front office to execute them. La...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs’ shootout loss to the Devils. They discuss the team’s effort overall, Auston Matthews’ scoring slump, Easton Cowan’s inconsistent usage, Anthony Stolarz’s recent play, and the discourse surrounding the latest healthy scratches. They also debate whether there’s a disconnect between Brad Treliving and Craig Berube and wha...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, diving into a pivotal moment for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Frank Seravalli joins to break down potential moves at the trade deadline, how “no-trade lists” factor into deals, the Leafs’ plan of attack, and whether Morgan Rielly could be on the move. Later, Jody Shelley (29:02) weighs in on the Leafs’ losing streak, what’s g...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this hour looking ahead to Friday's NHL trade deadline. The boys chat about how the salary cap is impacting the market, if the Maple Leafs would consider moving Nic Roy, and the latest on Oliver Ekman-Larsson as trade rumours continue to swirl. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange (25:37) stops by to further break down the Raptors' 111-95 loss to the Knicks, cappi...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday by recapping the Raptors’ tough loss to the New York Knicks. The discuss Toronto's ongoing struggles against New York, playoff concerns, rotation decisions, bench production, and the impact of Jakob Poeltl’s health. They also question the team’s competitiveness and focus. The conversation then shifts to the Vegas Golden Knights and whether their recent lo...