The FAN Pregame

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent and Justin welcome in ESPN's Greg Wyshynski look back on how the Maple Leafs survived to play another game, the intensity between the Oilers and Golden Knights, and if the Devils can claw back against Carolina. Later on, NHL Network and NESN analyst Billy Jaffe hops aboard to chat about the effectiveness of the Panthers, Sergei Bobrovsky's vintage performan...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Justin and Brent welcome on Stanley Cup Champion and host of Real Kyper and Bourne , Nick Kypreos, to share his takeaways from Game 4. They got the win, but was it the best game of this second round for the Leafs? They discuss and also wonder if a offensive breakout game is coming from Auston Matthews and the Leafs team as a whole. Later on, we open up the phone...

The boys are hyped on this baby Friday after the Leafs win to stave off elimination… or at least Brent Gunning is! Him and Justin Cuthbert dissect Toronto’s first win of the second round and discuss if their belief in the team is back to do the improbable… or are we all just getting sucked back in? The guys break down the keys to the win, before turning their attention to the man between the pipes...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Brent and Justin welcome on NHL Network analyst Mike Rupp to discuss the Maple Leafs' shortcomings against Florida so far, how Toronto can right the ship in Game 4, and the other storylines around the NHL playoffs that caught his eye. Later on, Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman weighs in on the Blue Jays' series-opening loss in Philadelphia, if Alek Manoa...

Justin and Brent welcome on Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino to break down what he’s seen so far in the Leafs-Panthers series and where the Leafs need to step up tonight to extend their season. They then welcome on Windsor Spitfires Goaltending Coach Michael Leighton, who happened to be between the pipes in 2010 when his Philadelphia Flyers completed their seemingly impossible comeback from being down 3-...

Its Game Day! As we approach Game 4 in Florida as the Maple Leafs try to avoid the sweep and their season ending, Justin Cuthbert and Brent Gunning share how they feel about tonight's game. They break down the news of Joseph Woll getting the start in net and some of Sheldon Keefe’s line changes. We also hear some interesting sounds coming from the Leafs' off day, specifically Coach Keefe, Mitch Ma...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Sportsnet's Luke Fox checks in from Florida to discuss the tenor surrounding the Leafs ahead of Game 4, the team’s goaltending situation, if the dye has already been cast for Sheldon Keefe, the glaring need for change to this existing core, and Auston Matthews’ level of influence on the Leafs’ front office. Later, Justin and Brent discuss the prevalence of Blue...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Jeff Marek stops by to discuss the Leafs being on the cusp of elimination, how Sheldon Keefe might approach Wednesday’s Game 4, Evander Kane’s cross-check on Alex Pietrangelo, the parallels between this year’s Panthers team and the 2011-12 LA Kings, Kyle Dubas’ roster-building philosophy, Seattle’s surprising playoff run, and his preferred Stanley Cup Final matc...

Justin and Brent kick off our Tuesday show by discussing the Chicago Blackhawks winning the 2023 NHL Draft Lottery and the implications of Connor Bedard likely landing in Chicago. Then, the guys weigh in on some of the harsh realities that await the Maple Leafs come July 1, namely Auston Matthews’ contract situation and navigating a series of no-movement clauses. Later, Justin and Brent close out...

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Joshua Kloke, Maple Leafs scribe for The Athletic, checking in from Florida to discuss the lack of emotional equity currently being displayed by this Leafs team, if we’ve finally reached a tipping point with the “Core 4,” why Game 3 could be the catalyst for meaningful change this off-season, Sheldon Keefe’s future, and Joseph Woll’s performance in rel...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , NHL Insider Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss the Leafs’ 3-0 deficit against Florida, the potential consequences of a second round exit, Toronto’s “Core 4” repeatedly wilting under playoff pressure, why Auston Matthews shouldn't be immune to criticism, and how Matthews’ post-season resume might impact his next contract. Later, we open the phone lines to gauge...

Justin hosts alongside Brent Gunning. The guys open the show by discussing the Maple Leafs’ 3-2 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 3, the lack of production from the “Core 4,” Sheldon Keefe’s coaching performance, the ramifications of a possible second round sweep, T.J. Brodie’s struggles this post-season, Mark Giordano’s diminished role, and this series being a microcosm of the entire “Core 4”...

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jason Bukala stopping by to discuss his experience working in the Panthers’ scouting department, Florida’s stylistic composition, why the Leafs need to simplify their game, how Toronto can negate Florida’s forecheck, and Aleksander Barkov’s impact on this series. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Liam McHugh, studio host for the NHL on TNT, to cha...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Ailish and Justin are joined by Anthony Petrielli, writer for Maple Leafs Hot Stove, to discuss his takeaways from the Leafs’ Game 2 loss, Sergei Bobrovsky channeling his vintage Vezina form, Mitch Marner’s underwhelming performance through two games, the Leafs’ struggles with breakouts, and Sheldon Keefe’s big decisions heading into Game 3. Later, we open the p...

Ailish and Justin open the show by discussing the Maple Leafs’ Game 2 loss against Florida on Thursday, the team’s dismal start to the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky’s standout performance, Sam Bennett’s antics, if he deserves to face any supplemental discipline, the impact of Matthew Knies’ absence, Mark Giordano’s ongoing struggles, potential blue line changes for Game 3, and the need for great...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Ailish and Justin are joined by Darren Pang, former NHL goalie and current TNT analyst, to discuss what makes Matthew Tkachuk special, the Leafs’ potential adjustments for Game 2, how they can generate more offence against Sergei Bobrovsky, Ryan O’Reilly’s championship pedigree, and Brandon Montour’s ascent. Afterwards, Dan Shulman checks in from Boston to chat...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Matt Marchese, producer of The Jeff Marek Show, stops by to discuss the Panthers’ aggressive forecheck in Game 1, his concerns about the Brodie-McCabe pairing, the potential of Sheldon Keefe going 11-and-7 in Game 2, Matthew Knies’ resounding impact during the post-season, and the goaltending battle between Ilya Samsonov and a resurgent Sergei Bobrovsky. Later,...

May the 4th be with you! Ailish and Justin open the show by testing their Star Wars knowledge and discussing Leon Draisaitl’s 4-goal performance in a losing effort against the Vegas Golden Knights. Afterwards, they weigh in on Sheldon Keefe’s comments about the Leafs’ fluid line combinations, what adjustments Keefe should make in Game 2, and the challenge of neutralizing Matthew Tkachuk. Then, Ail...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Ailish and Justin are joined by Hailey Salvian, national hockey writer for The Athletic, to discuss her takeaways from the Leafs’ 4-2 loss on Tuesday, Matthew Tkachuk’s success in the greasy areas, Mark Giordano’s struggles, and Darryl Sutter’s firing in Calgary. Later, Ed Jovanovski, former NHL defenceman and current Panthers analyst, stops by to chat about Flo...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ Game 1 loss to the Panthers, Jake McCabe’s defensive gaffes in the series opener, Matthew Tkachuk’s elite skill set, Mark Giordano’s struggles so far this post-season, Matthew Knies’ emergence as an impactful top 6 forward, and the importance of winning the special teams battle. Later, we take your calls to gauge...

New series, same Game 1 result. Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-2 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday, if the Leafs displayed a lack of urgency coming off their emotional Round 1 victory over Tampa, Matthew Tkachuk’s profound impact in all facets of the game, Sheldon Keefe’s confounding coaching tactics, concerns on the blue line, Sergei Bobrovsky’s standout Game 1 performance, Toronto fa...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Ailish and Justin are joined by Luke Fox to discuss his experience covering the Leafs’ Game 6 victory in Tampa, Kyle Dubas’ crucial additions at the trade deadline, Luke Schenn’s impact on the blue line, the importance of getting off to a fast start against Florida, the challenge of neutralizing Matthew Tkachuk, and where the Leafs hold a distinct advantage over...

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show , Jeff Marek stops by to discuss his admiration for Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot, how the Leafs might perform in Round 2 after they shed the weight of past playoff failures, the biggest challenges that Florida poses, Calgary’s decision to fire Darryl Sutter, and what lies ahead for the Winnipeg Jets after their first round exit. Later, Ailish and Justin...

Welcome to Round 2, Leafs Nation! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by diving into the Coles Notes for this Florida Panthers team, breaking down their journey to reach the second round. Then, they share their biggest lessons from the Leafs’ first round win over Tampa and what tangible takeaways will be applicable for their Round 2 matchup against the Panthers. Later, it’s time for the return of...

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show , Ailish and Justin are joined by Leafs radio play-by-play voice Joe Bowen to discuss the Leafs overcoming the mental hurdle of repeated first round losses, Matthew Knies’ impact against Tampa, Auston Matthews elevating his game during the opening round, and how Sheldon Keefe might deploy his lineup in the series opener against Florida. Afterwards, former Leafs fo...