The FAN Pregame

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, checks in to discuss the Leafs’ decision to commit to Matt Murray, who the Leafs might pursue as a backup goaltender, Jack Campbell’s departure, how Toronto might use their remaining cap space, the market for Nazem Kadri, and potential suitors for Evgeni Malkin. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake...

Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List! Afterwards, Jon Morosi stops by to discuss the Blue Jays’ recent struggles, potential trade targets in the pitching market, and the lack of high-end offensive production from the Jays’ top stars (11:51). Later, JD and Ailish head to the text line to field comments and questions from listeners (36:49).   The views and opinions expressed in this podca...

JD and Ailish discuss the Maple Leafs’ acquisition of Matt Murray, the team’s decision to move on from Jack Campbell, Kyle Dubas showing signs of desperation in his negotiations with the Senators, and the pros and cons of the Murray deal.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any...

In the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar are joined by co-host of the "At the Letters" podcast Ben Nicholson-Smith to talk about the Blue Jays' disastrous West coast trip and the current biggest needs for this team (00:32). Later on, it's time for a birthday edition of Wake & Rake, presented by Unibet! Featuring the miserable Phoenix Coyotes, MLB futures, and some diamo...

The second hour of The FAN Morning Show gets underway with co-host of The FAN Drive Time Ben Ennis (01:28) discussing the Blue Jays' 4-game sweep at the hands of the Seattle Mariners and sorting through the roster to identify who should shoulder some of the blame. Then, Sportsnet.ca's Luke Fox (32:43) joins JD and Ailish to round up the weekend of Leafs rumors! Is Matt Murray going to the be a Lea...

In the opening hour of The FAN Morning Show, JD Bunkis & Ailish Forfar breakdown the Blue Jays' tough weekend in Seattle and why it is unlikely anything changes soon, before getting into the wider conversation concerning if the Jays' season should be viewed as a disappointment so far. Afterwards, they discus the rumours linking Matt Murray to Toronto. Then, Ailish brings us a birthday edition of t...

Co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne Nick Kypreos joins JD Bunkis and Ailish Forfar to reflect on Thursday's NHL Draft and look ahead to the biggest questions for the Toronto Maple Leafs this off-season including who will start in goal (00:14). Later, the pair find today's best bets for the daily Wake & Rake, presented by Unibet (28:27)!   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...

JD & Ailish brave the outage to react to this year's NHL Draft full of surprising picks and unexpected twists, before Sportsnet's Jason Bukala joins to add the conversation (11:24)! Later on, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:49)!   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Med...

JD and Ailish are joined by the host of '32 Thoughts' & 'The Jeff Marek Show' Jeff Marek live from Montreal to preview the 2022 NHL draft (00:27)! Could we see Montreal make a move up top? Who does Jeff think will go first? And what exactly is Kyle Dubas' plan? Later, they are joined by Blake Murphy for a Thursday edition of Wake & Rake, presented by Unibet (23:59)! Your one stop shop for all the...

FAN Drive Time host Ben Ennis joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Blue Jays snapping their losing streak, where Charlie Montoyo stands with the organization right now, and how Bo Bichette can escape criticism when he struggles (00:18). They are then joined by Nick Richard, Director of North American Scouting for Dobber Hockey, to preview the Leafs' draft plan and the state of Toronto's prospect poo...

JD and Ailish preview the NHL draft and discuss what we should expect to see from the Leafs in the first round.  Next, they breakdown how the Jays snapped their 5 game losing streak in Oakland topped off with Bo Bichette's go-ahead homerun. Finally, Ailish serves up the A-List featuring friends bailing on each other, her new found riches, and an Italian soccer club's ban of Blake Murphy (41:01).  ...

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, checks in from Montreal to discuss which teams could be most active during tomorrow night’s NHL Draft, the lack of material contract talks between the Leafs and Jack Campbell, and Rasmus Sandin’s contract status. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team tees up the bettin...

Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Leafs’ mismanagement of Rasmus Sandin and potential solutions for the team’s goaltending situation. Afterwards, Brian Windhorst, senior NBA reporter for ESPN and host of the Hoop Collective podcast, shares his insight on the Raptors’ level of interest in Kevin Durant, the market for DeAndre Ayton and why Brooklyn i...

JD and Ailish discuss Yusei Kikuchi’s dismal outing against the A’s on Tuesday, Charlie Montoyo’s fiery post-game comments, and the Jays’ lack of quality at-bats during their current five-game losing skid. Then, they weigh in on the latest buzz surrounding the Leafs’ goaltending conundrum and if Toronto has botched the Rasmus Sandin situation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List...

Sportsnet’s Michael Grange stops by to discuss the Raptors' chances of acquiring Kevin Durant, what a prospective trade package would look like, and the team’s commitment to Scottie Barnes. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! They chat about the fallout from UFC 276 and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:17)! The views and opinions expressed in t...

Ricky Romero, former MLB pitcher and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the show to discuss Alek Manoah’s rough start against the A’s on Monday, the rotation’s reliance on Manoah and Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios’ underwhelming first half of the season, and if Yusei Kikuchi can build on his last outing against Tampa. Afterwards, JD and Ailish weigh in on Nick Kypreos’ latest reporting regarding the la...

JD is back! He and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ desperate need to augment their pitching depth and why the Jays might not be ready to go all in at the trade deadline. Afterwards, JD shares his thoughts on the Raptors’ chances of landing Kevin Durant and why the LA Kings’ acquisition of Kevin Fiala provides a valuable lesson for the Maple Leafs (18:39). Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of...

Vivek Jacob, writer for Raptors.com and CBC Sports, joins the show to discuss Kevin Durant requesting a trade out of Brooklyn, if the Raptors should consider moving Scottie Barnes in a potential deal for Durant, the team’s signing of Otto Porter Jr., and other moves from the opening weekend of the NBA free agency. Afterwards, Blake joins Ailish and Justin for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet...

Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the Blue Jays losing three straight games to the Rays to close out the Canada Day long weekend, the lack of power arms coming out of the Jays’ bullpen, and the need for more offensive production from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Teoscar Hernandez. David Pagnotta, Editor-in-Chief of The Fourth Period, checks in to chat about t...

Ailish hosts alongside Justin Cuthbert! Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays’ 4-4 home stand, the ripple effects of Kevin Gausman’s injury on Saturday, and the Raptors emerging as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (37:20)!  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily ref...

Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider and President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com, stops by to discuss the possibility of Rasmus Sandin fetching an offer sheet this summer, the Maple Leafs actively seeking a trade partner for Justin Holl, and the lack of contract negotiations between the Leafs and Jack Campbell. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team...

Blake Murphy joins JD and Ailish to discuss the Atlanta Hawks acquiring Dejounte Murray from the Spurs, speculation surrounding potential contract extensions for Fred VanVleet and Thaddeus Young, and the Raptors’ outlook for free agency. Later, Caleb Joseph stops by to chat about the Blue Jays’ improved plate discipline in June, Gabriel Moreno’s defence behind the plate, and how the Jays might man...

JD and Ailish discuss the Blue Jays’ extra-innings loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday, the lack of trustworthy arms in the bullpen, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showing signs of leadership during this week’s series against Boston, and the speculation surrounding potential contract extensions for Fred VanVleet and Thaddeus Young. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (22:50)! The views and...

Ariel Helwani, MMA insider and host of the MMA Hour, joins the show to chat about this weekend’s UFC 276 card, Conor McGregor’s next potential opponent, the much-anticipated trilogy bout between Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovksi, and the New York Knicks’ outlook in free agency. Later, Blake joins JD and Ailish for the Wake and Rake, presented by Unibet! The team previews the betting lines for...

MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi joins JD and Ailish to discuss the current asking price for relievers around baseball, some names the Jays could be targeting, how the organization might handle Yusei Kikuchi’s recent struggles, and if the Jays should consider moving Danny Jansen. Afterwards, Justin Termine, co-host of NBA Today on SiriusXM NBA Radio, stops by to chat about Kyrie Irving opting in wit...