The FAN Morning Show

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli open the second hour by previewing the Maple Leafs’ matchup against Mitch Marner and the Vegas Golden Knights. They discuss Marner’s first game against his former team, the expected fan reaction, and how the Leafs might respond on the ice. They break down the importance of this game after Tuesday's loss to Utah, the kind of response they want to see, and their confidence...

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli open Thursday morning by recapping the Raptors’ 115-101 win over the Pacers. They guys highlight Toronto's short-handed effort, the chemistry between Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, Gradey Dick’s inconsistent scoring, lineup differences with Jamal Shead versus Immanuel Quickley, and what it all means for the team's ceiling in the East. After the break, they react to E...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday by welcoming Sportsnet NHL analyst and former pro Luke Gazdic. They discuss the Leafs' recent turnaround since November, line combinations as players return from injury, and the idea of last night's game being a schedule loss. Luke shares thoughts on managing the goalie situation with Anthony Stolarz's upcoming return and how the fan base perceives Mitc...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open hour two with more on the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Utah Mammoth. The guys share their view on how much it matters, what upcoming games will reveal about Toronto's legitimacy as a contender, and on Auston Matthews’ recent resurgence. The boys then shift to Major League Baseball to discuss the reports of the Mets offering Kyle Tucker $50 million per year and what it...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs’ 6–1 loss to the Utah Mammoth. They dive into the impact of the team’s brutal schedule, the effort level on display last night, the tight Eastern Conference race, and the goaltending picture between Dennis Hildeby and Anthony Stolarz. Ben and Brent then look ahead to preview Thursday’s matchup against Mitch Marner and...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi wrap up Tuesday morning by talking with NHL insider Frank Seravalli about the Leafs' victory over the Avalanche. They discuss the team's recent turnaround, the impact of coaching changes, and how to manage the goaltending situation with Anthony Stolarz' return. Is it feasible to carry three goalies? Seravalli shares thoughts on the Devils’ revival and the potential...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open the second hour by discussing the reports that Anthony Stolarz is nearing a return. They dive into what that would mean for the Maple Leafs’ goaltending situation, Dennis Hildeby’s role and future value, and the pressure Stolarz could face upon returning. They then shift to reports that the Raptors are exploring a win-now move involving Immanuel Quickley. Spor...

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open Tuesday by recapping the Leafs’ impressive overtime comeback win over the Avalanche. They highlight the team’s resilience on display, William Nylander's play since his return, Auston Matthews’ form, and a standout performance from Bobby McMann, before sharing some thoughts on Colorado’s Nordiques throwback jerseys. After the break, they analyze the Raptors’ lo...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Monday morning with Toronto Raptors' voice, Matt Devlin! They discuss the Raptors' recent win against the 76ers, the significance of beating lower-ranked teams, and the impact of Colion Murphy-Boyles on their roster's size issues. They also touch on how the team is coping without Brandon Ingram and evaluate Darko Rajaković's coaching. Later, they preview the Lea...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! He breaks down the Leafs’ dominant win over Vancouver on Hockey Night in Canada, William Nylander’s return, the lineup's chemistry as the team gets healthier, Dennis Hildeby’s strong play, and what's next for Anthony Stolarz. The trio also touch on the ongoing turmoil in Ottawa a...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Monday morning by breaking down the Leafs’ dominant 5–0 win over the Canucks on Saturday night. They focus on the team's recent 7-0-2 surge, William Nylander’s return and role on the top power play unit, Joseph Woll’s strong play in net, and what to expect as the Buds get healthier and continue their West Coast swing. After the break, Ben and Brent recap an electri...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close the week by welcoming Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper & Bourne. They discuss whether the Leafs are truly back, what has changed in the past month, and if the team's improvement is due to line adjustments or coaching changes. They delve into Nick's article for the Toronto Star about the Leafs' trade intentions as the Olympic break approaches. Will they be buyer...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour of Friday morning alongside Charles Davis, CBS NFL analyst. He breaks down last night's Miami vs. Ole Miss game along with the Lane Kiffin saga, before getting into some key NFL Wild Card storylines. He touches on the Bills, Jaguars, the wide-open AFC, as well as some recent coaching firings around the league including Miami’s decision to part ways...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Friday morning by breaking down a scrappy Leafs win over the Flyers last night. They dive into Scott Laughton's standout performance and what it means for his role, the team’s overall vibe following the overtime victory, and Denis Hildeby’s outing. Can he be trusted down the stretch? After the break, the guys analyze the Ottawa Senators’ statement yesterday evening...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Thursday morning by discussing the latest on Kyle Tucker and the Blue Jays' contract negotiations. They ponder whether Tucker should opt for a shorter deal amid a looming lockout. Co-host Jason La Canfora from 105.7 in Baltimore joins the conversation, sharing insights on the Orioles' offseason and their potential in the AL East. They also discuss the Ravens’ fi...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with thoughts on the latest Maple Leafs rumours. They dive into the team's reported interest in Jason Robertson and the possibility of moving Anthony Stolarz, while weighing internal goaltending depth and potential returns on either side. They hand out their midseason letter grades to Craig Berube, the special teams, blue line, and forward group, be...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Thursday's show by recapping the Raptors’ gritty win over the Charlotte Hornets at the buzzer! They highlight Immanuel Quickley’s late-game heroics, concerns around Brandon Ingram’s injury, his overall durability, and the importance of RJ Barrett to the team. They also discuss the Trae Young trade to Washington and their reaction to the return, before turning to th...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Wednesday by welcoming Real Kyper and Bourne producer and Leafs Talk co-host Sam McKee. They discuss the Leafs' recent win and whether it restores his faith in the team, along with the impact on the season. Sam shares his thoughts on Auston Matthews' performance and reacts to Brad Marchand's pre-game comments. They ponder if the Leafs would be better off if they...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour with more thoughts on Brad Marchand’s pregame comments about his free agency. They take a closer look at his choice between Florida and Toronto and wonder what his presence could have meant for the Leafs’ playoff run, team identity, and contract structure. After the break, former pro scout and Sportsnet NHL analyst, Jason Bukala (23:55) shares his t...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 win over the Florida Panthers. They dive into the gravity of this victory, the impact of Florida’s injuries, Auston Matthews’ recent resurgence, and whether the team is leaning too heavily on Joseph Woll. After the break, they turn their attention to the Blue Jays’ introductory press conference for Kazuma Okam...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Tuesday by chatting with NHL insider Frank Servalli. They discuss the Leafs' blue line amid injuries, potential trade activity, and Auston Matthews’ recent performance and any rumours about his happiness in Toronto. They also touch on the World Junior Hockey Championship and Gavin McKenna's draft prospects. After the break, Maple Leafs Hot Stove contributor Anth...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the morning by previewing tonight’s Maple Leafs-Panthers matchup. They focus in on the expectations for Toronto, the state of the blue line with Brandon Carlo returning and Jake McCabe out, recent play from Morgan Rielly, concerns around William Nylander’s LTIR stint, and what kind of statement game this could be for Auston Matthews. The guys also touch on Canada’s...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show by recapping the Raptors’ 118-100 win over the Hawks. They break down the team’s uneven effort of late, Collin Murray-Boyles’ rookie impact, RJ Barrett's lineup fit when healthy, and some broader roster dynamics in Jakob Poeltl’s absence. They also discuss concerns around Immanuel Quickley, the point guard rotation, and reports that Atlanta may move...

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up the morning with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. They discuss his insights from the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships and whether Americans are as concerned about their hockey program as Canadians after disappointing results. Next, they dive into the recent signing of Blue Jays player Kazuma Okamoto—what can fans expect, and does it impact the futures of Tu...

In the second hour of the show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by former Toronto Maple Leafs General Manager Gord Stellick. They discuss his takeaways from Saturday's game, his thoughts on Auston Matthews, and where he ranks him among the all-time Leafs. They also explore the impact of a potential long-term injury to Tanev. The conversation shifts to Canada’s disappointing performance at t...