The FAN Pregame

Happy Hump Day! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing the Blue Jays’ 20-1 blowout win over the Rays, Tampa using position players to pitch the final 2 innings, Hyun-Jin Ryu and Chad Green throwing bullpens on Tuesday, and George Springer’s big night at the plate. Then, Ailish and Justin present a special segment called “Out of the Blue,” in which they share their most surprising observ...

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jackie Redmond checking in from Florida to discuss Bruce Boudreau’s cameo appearance on Monday Night RAW, her reaction to Kyle Dubas’ departure, the Panthers’ 3-0 stranglehold over the Hurricanes, if the Leafs have an autonomy issue, and what Toronto is losing in Dubas. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Colby Armstrong, former NHL forward and...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to discuss Kyle Dubas’ exit from Toronto, the long-standing friction between Dubas and Brendan Shanahan, what makes the Leafs’ GM job desirable, the team’s chances of luring Doug Armstrong from St. Louis, the Penguins’ pursuit of Dubas, and his legacy as Maple Leafs GM. Then, Ailish and Justin chime in on...

Ailish is back! She and Justin open the show by discussing Kyle Dubas’ departure, Brendan Shanahan’s candid press conference on Friday, the fallout within MLSE, and Shanahan reportedly providing assurances to the Leafs’ “Core 4” that they’ll be back next season. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Penguins’ interest in Kyle Dubas, the connective tissue between Dubas and the Senators, and the t...

Brent Gunning and Justin Cuthbert are joined by The Athletic's Kaitlyn McGrath to reflect on tough weekend for the Toronto Blue Jays after being swept by the Orioles, John Schneider’s mental gaffe with Alek Manoah, and if the balanced schedule might actually hurt the team. Next up, Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig joins the guys to review the PGA Championship and discuss what Brooks Koepka’s win mea...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning are joined by Sportsnet's Luke Fox to break down the backlash from Kyle Dubas dismissal on Friday. He focuses in on what caused the two sides to split, the plan ahead for Brendan Shanahan and the Leafs' brass, and how this may affect negotiating Auston Matthews' next contract. Later on, two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa co...

Happy Victoria Day! Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning kick off this week recapping the news of Kyle Dubas' dismissal on Friday and share their takeaways from Brendan Shanahan's press conference. The guys question if this was part of the plan all along, where the Leafs go from here, and who the team should pursue to fill the General Manager position. Later on, we look back on Brooks Koepka's PGA Ch...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by to discuss Alejandro Kirk’s sluggish start to the season, the Blue Jays’ dormant offence, the organization's lack of minor-league depth, and Daulton Varsho’s offensive woes. Later, Justin and Brent are joined by E.J. Hradek, co-host of NHL Now on NHL Network, to discuss the Panthers’ thrilling 4-OT win over the Hurricanes...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Justin and Brent discuss Tom Kim’s muddy moment at the PGA Championship, Nick Kypreos’ latest reporting on Kyle Dubas, the Leafs’ interest in retaining Luke Schenn, and the possibility of Auston Matthews undergoing surgery on his wrist. Later, the guys are joined by Joe House, host of the Fairway Rollin’ podcast, to chat about Bryson DeChambeau’s opening-round 6...

Happy Friday! Justin and Brent kick off the show by discussing the Florida Panthers’ quadruple OT win over the Hurricanes, the Blue Jays dropping 3 of 4 to the Yankees, the team’s lineup flaws, Alejandro Kirk’s struggles this season, and Bryson DeChambeau’s resurgence at the PGA Championship. Later, the guys are joined by Scott Laughlin, host of Morning Skate on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, to chat...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Justin and Brent are joined by MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to discuss the Blue Jays’ drama-filled series against the Yankees, if the Jays would be justified to throw at Aaron Judge, Domino German’s suspension and if MLB’s punishment is harsh enough, Chris Bassitt’s recent hot streak, and the potential recourse for Alek Manoah if his struggles continue. Later,...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Jason Bukala, former director of amateur scouting for the Florida Panthers, stops by to discuss the Leafs’ ongoing waiting game with Kyle Dubas, his personal experience going through a managerial transition in Florida, Dubas’ track record of drafting, how opposing teams view the Leafs’ current prospect pool, Topi Niemela’s chances of making an impact for Toronto...

It’s baby Friday! Coming off Game 1 of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Finals, Justin and Brent open the show with a question: do you want to see Kyle Lowry win a title with the Miami Heat? Then, the guys share their thoughts on the Blue Jays’ 3-0 walk-off victory over the Yankees, John Schneider’s loyalty to Cavan Biggio, Chris Bassitt’s impressive streak of 27 consecutive scoreless innings, and how...

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show , Justin and Brent are joined by Steve Kouleas, host of The Power Play on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, to discuss the futures of Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe, if the Leafs would benefit from having more experienced voices in the front office and behind the bench, why it’s not prudent for Toronto to blow up their roster, the cultural disconnect within the Le...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Matt Marchese stops by to discuss the latest speculation surrounding Kyle Dubas, potential replacement options if Dubas doesn’t return, Brandon Pridham’s candidacy for GM jobs around the NHL, which member of the “Core 4” is most likely to be traded, and the best remaining team in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Later, Justin and Brent are joined by Caleb Joseph, former...

Happy Hump Day! Justin and Brent open the show with a brief conversation about the San Antonio Spurs winning the NBA Draft Lottery, Victor Wembanyama’s status as a generational prospect, and the Coyotes’ failed arena project in Tempe. Then, the guys weigh in on the Blue Jays dropping a second straight game to the Yankees, the ongoing cheating controversy, Domingo German’s ejection for using a stic...

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show  kicks off with Nick Kypreos stopping by to discuss the possibility of trading Mitch Marner, why he’s intrigued by K’Andre Miller, the need for change within the “Core 4,” and Sheldon Keefe’s uncertain future. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by Terry Koshan, Leafs scribe for the Toronto Sun, to chat about his experience covering Monday’s exit interviews at Fo...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Justin and Brent share their thoughts on the power dynamics between Kyle Dubas and Brendan Shanahan, Auston Matthews’ leverage play, and the messaging from Leafs players during Monday’s season-ending media session. Afterwards, David Pagnotta, Editor-in-Chief for The Fourth Period, stops by to chat about Dubas’ reputation around the NHL, Sheldon Keefe’s future, a...

Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning host. The guys open the show by discussing Kyle Dubas’ candid and emotional press conference on Monday, what it means for his future, and his comments about potential changes to the “Core 4.” Then, Justin and Brent chime in on the Leafs’ execution of locker clean out day, Sheldon Keefe’s status going forward, and Brendan Shanahan’s absence from the podium on Monda...

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show , Sportsnet's Luke Fox drops by to discuss his biggest point of intrigue heading into the Leafs’ end-of-season media session, Kyle Dubas’ loyalty to Sheldon Keefe, and Brendan Shanahan’s future. Later, Justin and Brent are joined by Steve Dangle to chat about his takeaways from the Leafs’ playoff run, Morgan Rielly’s disallowed goal, the future of the “Cor...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ second-round exit, his expectations for today’s end-of-season media session, the latest on the futures of Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe, Auston Matthews being the linchpin of the Leafs’ off-season, if the “Core 4” will remain intact, Mitch Marner’s post-season struggles, and the fallout in Edmon...

Happy Monday! Justin hosts alongside Brent Gunning. The guys kick off the show by discussing the Maple Leafs’ Game 5 loss to Florida on Friday, Joseph Woll’s performance, William Nylander elevating his game in Round 2 and his wasted Game 5 moment, Auston Matthews’ playoff performance and the health of his wrist, Morgan Rielly’s controversial disallowed goal, Mitch Marner’s latest post-season letdo...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning serve up their Maple Leafs accountability rankings of who needs to come up big for the boys in blue. They then elicit the help of two former NHL coaches and guys who know the Maple Leafs well. First up, NHL Network’s Bruce Boudreau shares his takeaways from the series, how to motivate the players at this point in the year, and h...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning welcome on someone we know bleeds blue, Sam McKee of Leafs Talk and Real Kyper and Bourne ! The guys ask Sam where his expectations are with this team tonight, who he’s looking to towards to step up, and who needs to be held accountable. They also look at the Florida Panthers and what areas of the ice they can be taken advantage...

Happy Friday! Get set for Game 5 here in the city of Toronto as the Maple Leafs return to Scotiabank Arena to try to extend their season and the series against the Florida Panthers. Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning discuss their feelings and emotions going into it tonight after some of the news, quotes and sights that came from an off day in the series. They talk about what playing back on home i...