The FAN Pregame

On the first hour of The FAN Morning Show , Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ shootout loss to the Blues, Ilya Samsonov’s recent struggles, if Matt Murray is capable of handling an increased workload, Auston Matthews reaching the 500-point plateau, the Leafs’ preliminary talks with Michael Bunting on a possible contract extension, and William Nylander’s All-Star candidacy. Afterwards, Ail...

On the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, DailyFaceoff’s Frank Seravalli joins Ailish and Justin to discuss how Ryan O’Reilly’s foot injury might affect his price on the trade market, Bo Horvat driving up his trade price, the Maple Leafs’ biggest priorities ahead of the trade deadline, his personal NHL Mount Rushmore, and Connor McDavid’s chances of becoming the greatest player of all time. After...

On the second hour of The FAN Morning Show, Cam Janssen, former NHL forward and co-host of the "Cam and Strick" podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the aesthetic surrounding the NHL Winter Classic, the Blues’ sluggish start to the season, how Ryan O’Reilly’s injury might impact his trade value, if the Leafs can elevate their physicality come playoff time, and Connor Bedard’s star power. Ro...

Ailish and Justin are back. They open the show by discussing the scary situation that unfolded in Cincinnati as Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night’s game. Ailish and Justin also chime in on the NFL’s response to the situation and the lengthy delay that preceded their decision to postpone the game. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Connor Bedard’s thrilling...

Final hour of 2022 is here! Justin and Hailey are joined by daily faceoff insider Frank Seravalli to go around the league, including what happens with Dylan Larkin and his UFA status this year, if Jakob Chychrun will end up getting moved, and the plan in Pittsburgh going forward. Sportsnet.ca Toronto Maple Leafs reporter Luke Fox joins the show (24:32) to try to figure out why the Buds can’t beat...

CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins Justin and Hailey to talk about him winning an award for his incredible work with CBS before taking a look around Week 17 in the NFL, including the Packers' late season surge, Tua's injury status, the Derek Car situation in Las Vegas, and just how good the 49ers are. Justin and producer Austin then offer their picks for the weekend in Action presented by Draft K...

FAN Morning show kicks off with Justin Cuthbert and Hailey Salvian debating the merits of New Year's celebrations before jumping into the Leafs loss to the Pheonix Coyotes. Is there anything we can take away from this game that can apply for the rest of the season? Why can't the Leafs beat the Coyotes?  They then move onto the Raptors loss to the Grizzlies and whether or not Nick Nurse's diagnosis...

Sportsnet World Junior Analyst Sam Cosentino joins Justin and Hailey to talk about the incredible play of Connor Bedard, how seamlessly he would slot into the NHL right now, and his overall impressions of team Canada thus far. Sam also offers some thoughts on the USA being upset by Slovakia and if we are seeing more parity in the world of hockey. Justin then offers his favourite prop plays for ton...

ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show (00:25) to help Justin and Hailey go around the league, including who has surprised Greg the most thus far, if his Devils will bounce back, who he thinks told on the Leafs and their early departure time and how good he thinks Connor Bedard can be. Then, SDPN NBA reporter Esfandiar Baraheni joins the show (27:48) to talk about the NBA MVP race this year...

Justin and Hailey kick off the morning by getting to know Hailey a little better. They then go over Canada's impressive win over Germany at the World Juniors and just how good Connor Bedard has been. Then, Morgan Rielly's return to the lineup and what it could mean for the team going forward. Who sits, and does the five-forward powerplay stick around? They close out the first hour by taking a look...

Justin and Hailey are joined by Alvin Williams (00:23) to talk about Kawhi’s return to Toronto last night, the more muted reception he got compared to Norm Powell, how good this Clippers team can be if they continue to stay healthy and what has happened to the Raptors' defence this year. Later, Steve Dangle shares his thoughts (26:51) on the red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs, what's surprised him the mo...

Justin and Hailey are joined by Westwood One Radio analyst Ross Tucker (4:30) to go over all the Week 16 action around the NFL, including what the Dolphins do after Tua's third concussion, the Packers being back in the hunt and if the 49ers are the best team in the league right now. Sportsnet.ca writer and 16-year NHL scout Jason Bukala joins (25:31) to look at team Canada in the World Junior cham...

We are back from the holiday break, with Justin Cuthbert and Hailey Salvian! They kick off the show by getting to know Hailey a little better before going over who won the Matthew Tkachuk trade and whether the Flames are better this year? They then recap the Leaf's-Blues game and the play of William Nylander. Has he been the best Leaf this season? And what is your major concern with the team going...

Chris Cuthbert, play-by-play announcer for the NHL on Sportsnet, joins the show (0:47) to discuss what it’s like being Justin’s dad, his assessment of the Leafs’ season thus far, how Matthew Knies factors into the Leafs’ plans (both this season and beyond), getting injured during the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs, his personal sports broadcasting bucket list, and his favourite holiday traditions. Prod...

NFL on CBS colour analyst Charles Davis joins the show to discuss Zach Wilson getting benched during Thursday night’s game, Gardner Minshew stepping in for an injured Jalen Hurts this weekend, the Patriots’ viral gaffe against Las Vegas, the Giants rediscovering their swagger amid a tight playoff race, and the best gift the NFL received in 2022. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into some holiday-them...

It’s our final show before Christmas! Justin discusses his experience attending yesterday’s Leafs-Flyers game and his assessment of Ailish’s performance as in-stadium host. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the Leafs’ 4-3 win over Philly, Ilya Samsonov’s inconsistency over the past two games, and early returns on the team’s five-forward power play alignment. Later, it’s the final day of th...

Nick Kypreos, former NHL forward and co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins the show to chat about Michael Bunting’s improved offensive skill set, his future beyond this season, Sheldon Keefe “jamming it” to his critics, and what he would gift the Maple Leafs for Christmas. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:21)! Ailish and Justin tee up today’s Leafs-Flyers matinee showdown and the intri...

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss John Tortorella’s decision to bench Tony DeAngelo and Kevin Hayes, if the Flyers have any buyer’s remorse, the Leafs’ chances of landing Bo Horvat, and Josh Morrissey’s Norris-calibre start to the season. Afterwards, Blake Murphy, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, chimes in on Pascal...

Justin and Ailish discuss Pascal Siakam’s historic 52-point performance against the Knicks on Wednesday night, the Raptors snapping their six-game losing skid, Scottie Barnes’ quiet night, and O.G. Anunoby’s defensive prowess. Then, Ailish and Justin chat about the Maple Leafs’ turnaround since their last meeting against the Flyers and Lionel Messi reaching an agreement to remain with Paris Saint-...

Howard Beck, senior NBA scribe for Sports Illustrated and co-host of "The Crossover" podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss how the Raptors’ early-season struggles are being perceived around the NBA, Toronto’s flawed roster construction, and Fred VanVleet’s trade value. Later, Steven Psihogios, betting analyst for North Star Bets, stops by to participate in the Wake and Rake (25:08)! He weigh...

Jeff Marek - friend of the show - joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ defensive performance against Tampa on Tuesday, Michael Bunting’s gritty skill set, if Dan Kelly will face any discipline from the NHL, Auston Matthews’ special Christmas-themed skates, the potential of star players signing skate deals, and Cale Makar currying favour with NHL officials. Afterwards, Ailish and Jus...

Ailish and Justin kick off the show by opening up a special Christmas package that was delivered to our studio. Then, they share their thoughts on the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 win over the Lightning, Toronto’s defensive masterclass, and Michael Bunting’s incident with linesman Dan Kelly. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Zach Lowe’s comments about O.G. Anunoby’s trade value and the chances we see...

Dave Andreychuk, former NHL forward and current Lightning analyst for Bally Sports, joins the show to discuss Tampa’s current five-game winning streak, if there’s a different aura surrounding this year’s Maple Leafs team, Alex Ovechkin’s goal chase, and the current competitive landscape in the Atlantic Division. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:13)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Map...

Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Maple Leafs’ failed Denis Malgin experiment, Sheldon Keefe experimenting with a five-forward alignment on the power play, and David Kampf’s importance to the bottom six. Later, Katie Heindl, writer for Dime, SLAM Magazine and Yahoo Sports Canada, stops by to chat about the Raptors’ performance against Philly on Monday,...

Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ OT loss to the 76ers on Monday, the team’s inability to close out games, Pascal Siakam’s standout performance against Philly, and the organization’s biggest personnel deficiencies. Then, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ acquisition of Dryden Hunt and Ross Atkins’ comments from his media availability on Monday. Later, it’s Day 2 of the Holid-A List. Today, Ai...