Episodes
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Olé Olé... Uh Oh + A Must-Win in November?
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Renaud Lavoie to break down the Canadiens' historic collapse against the Jets, the reaction in Montreal, and whether it exposes larger concerns, including in goal. They also discuss Carey Price and Patrice...
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Willy's Slump or Just Noise? + Tom Pelissero
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off hour two of The FAN Morning Show debating whether William Nylander handles criticism better than anyone on the Leafs and if his recent play warrants the scrutiny. The guys also look at Auston Matthews’ strong season as captain and how Toronto's…
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Leafs' Goalie Plan & Raptors' NBA Cup Test
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi tee up a big weekend for the Maple Leafs, breaking down the goalie rotation, Anthony Stolarz’s workload, and whether patience is needed with Joseph Woll's early-season play. Plus, how important are this weekend’s games for Toronto? Later, the guys recap...
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Leafs' Early Season Start with Dean Evason + Ravens' Growing Problems
Ben Ennis and Sho Alli are joined by Dean Evason to discuss the Maple Leafs' high-scoring start, the challenges of goalie interference reviews, Gavin McKenna's development, and life behind the bench in Columbus. Later, Jason La Canfora (25:30) breaks down the Ravens' trade for Jacoby Brissett,...
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Evaluating the New Leafs with Nick Kypreos
Ben Ennis and Sho Alli start the second hour evaluating the Maple Leafs' offseason additions 17 games into the season. They share which addition has been their favourite, if Kirill Marchenko and Darren Raddysh have lived up to expectations, Jack Roslovic shining in his new home, and why Easton...
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Raptors' Second Half Collapse + Players' View on MLB CBA with Jensen Lewis
Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off Thursday morning's show with a recap of the Raptors 128-109 loss to the Nuggets last night in Denver. They share what they've learned about the group so far this season, how they differ from last year's squad, what to make of their struggles against elite teams…
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MLB Labour Talks + Devan Dubnyk on Goalie Interference
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Adnan Virk to discuss MLB labour negotiations, the possibility of a salary cap, the threat of a lockout, and what a busy offseason could mean for the Blue Jays. Later, Devan Dubnyk (26:53) weighs in on the NHL’s goalie interference debate, Sergei...
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Did Sergei Bobrovsky Turn a Corner with Gord Stellick
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start this episode alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! Together, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky's performance in goal, if they expect him to start on Saturday, what an ideal split would look like moving forward, the Leafs' style of…
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Leafs Lose to Mammoth, Kawhi Ramps Up & Initial MLB CBA Proposals
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start Wednesday morning by reviewing the Maple Leafs' 3-2 loss to the Utah Mammoth. They guys look at the positives from the loss including Sergei Bobrovsky's strong game in goal and Jack Rosolvic's two-goal night, before breaking down the controversial goalie...
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Kucherov Trade Demand + Bears' Ceiling with Ty Dunne
Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off the final hour with NHL insider Frank Seravalli to break down Nikita Kucherov’s trade request out of Tampa Bay. Is the situation salvageable, how did it reach this point, and could it mirror the Steven Stamkos saga? Frank also weighs in on Kucherov’s potential...
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Kucherov Speaks + Jason Bukala on Leafs' First 16 Games
Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off the second hour listening back to Nikita Kucherov's comments about his trade request. They discuss what the future holds for him and the Lightning, what his market looks like given his age and his impending free agent status, and what a potential offer might look...
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Raptors Bounce Back Beat Clippers + Blue Jays Off-Season Starts
Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off Tuesday morning with a look back on the Raptors' 125-118 victory over the Los Angelos Clippers. They chat about Scottie Barnes' near triple-double, RJ Barrett's 26-point effort, the state of the team's centre depth without Jakob Peoltl, and if Collin Murray-Boyles…
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Leafs Road Trip Takeaways + Morosi on MLB Free Agency
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour with Luke Fox to break down the Maple Leafs' weekend road trip. They discuss Anthony Stolarz getting the start in Vancouver, Toronto's goalie tandem, and Chris Tanev's impact since returning to the lineup, including his pairing with Morgan…
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Charles Davis' Week 8 Recap + Nikita Kucherov Demands a Trade
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode alongside Charles Davis, CBS football analyst, to help break down Week 8 in the NFL! Together, they discuss the Vikings' first loss of the season against the Lions, the state of the NFC North, the Buccaneers' win without completing a forward pass,...
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Leafs End Road Trip With a Win + Raptors Lose in LA
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the new week with a look back on the Maple Leafs' 4-2 victory over the weekend against the Canucks. The guys evaluate the team's performance on the West Coast, Anthony Stolarz's start on Saturday, how Chris Tanev changes the identity of the blue line, his fit...
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Mike Miller Previews Argos Playoff Push + Leafs Goalie Debate
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi close out the week with Mike Miller, who reflects on the Argos’ unique season, the adversity of starting away from home, Chad Kelly’s long-term impact, and Toronto’s playoff outlook. They also discuss Janarion Grant’s value on special teams and the fan support...
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History Brewed with Adnan Virk + Tom Pelissero's Week 8 Preview
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off the second hour alongside MLB Network’s Adnan Virk to help break down the Brewers' World Series victory. Together, they discuss the biggest lessons other teams can learn from Milwaukee's success and if this could be the start of a something special for…
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Blue Jays Free Agency Preview, Raptors Begin NBA Cup & Leafs in Vancouver
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off Friday morning by reflecting on their memories of Halloween as kids. Where does it rank in the hierarchy of holidays? Later, the guys dive into the free agent lists from teams around MLB, the players on the Blue Jays' list they would like to see return…
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Raptors’ Ceiling Without Kawhi & Kristen Shilton on Leafs’ Goalie Issues
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi welcome NBA insider Keith Smith to discuss the Raptors without Kawhi Leonard, RJ Barrett’s hot start, Jamal Shead’s potential and the NBA’s injury concerns. They also react to Pat Murphy’s postgame comments. Later, ESPN’s Kristen Shilton (24:59) joins to break…
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What the Brewers Taught Us + Nick Kypreos on the Leafs Goaltending Problem
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi begin this episode with more on the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series victory. They reflect on the team's journey that led to the franchise's first-ever title, how the bats found success without hitting for a ton of power, and what other team's around the league can...
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Brewers Win World Series, Leafs Lose Heartbreaker & Raptors Dominate Magic
Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi kick off Thursday morning with thoughts on the Milwaukee Brewers' first World Series victory in franchise history! The guys reflect on the team's run through the regular season and playoffs, the standouts performers throughout the lineup, and how this team will be...
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Raptors Without Kawhi w/ Michael Grange + Jeff Blair's Lessons From World Series
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Michael Grange to discuss Kawhi Leonard’s injury, its impact on the Raptors, and the team’s early-season performance. Later, Jeff Blair breaks down the Rays staying alive, the Brewers’ blueprint for success, and how the looming work stoppage could impact...
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State of the Leafs with Gord Stellick + Kawhi's Injury Outlook
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! Together, they break down the Maple Leafs' recent play, who's in line for tonight's start in goal, the level of concern surrounding the team's blue line, and how much they are...
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Leafs Prepare for Kraken + Rays Stay Alive
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this morning's show with a look ahead to tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Kraken matchup. The guys evaluate the state of the Kraken, what they're looking to see from the Leafs, who should get the start in goal, how the lines will look without Kirill Marchenko, and if...
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Frank Seravalli on Hellebuyck's Move + Peter King
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the show with Sportsnet NHL insider Frank Seravalli, who breaks down Connor Hellebuyck's trade to New Jersey, the Devils' outlook with their new star netminder, and the latest NHL rumours surrounding Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski, and more. Later, legendary...
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Historic Brewers w/ Jon Morosi + Do the Leafs Have a Goaltending Problem?
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode with a look at the Maple Leafs' biggest concerns following their 5-2 loss in Calgary. They begin with the goaltending and discuss what to make of Sergei Bobrovsky's start with Toronto, his long-term outlook in his age-38 season, if the team would...
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Leafs Fall to the Flames + Brewers Within One Game of World Series
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin today's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The guys examine what went wrong for the team last night, Sergei Bobrovsky's performance in goal, and his long-term viability as Toronto's go-to starter. They also chat about the…
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Leafs Weekend Takeaways + Raptors Without Kawhi
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Monday morning with Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala, who breaks down the Maple Leafs' impressive win over the Oilers, the team's evolving identity, blue-line outlook, goaltending split, and biggest roster needs. Later, Raptors Show co-host Blake Murphy...
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Charles Davis' Week 7 Recap + Leafs Take on Flames
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the second hour alongside Charles Davis, CBS football analyst, to help recap Week 7 in the NFL! Together, they evaluate the Chiefs' loss to the Seahawks, the Rams' commanding win over the Raiders, the state of the AFC north, the sustainability of the Browns' 5-2...
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Leafs' Best Win of the Season + Raptors Get Blown Out Without Kawhi
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this week with a look back on the Maple Leafs' dominant 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. They discuss if this is best the group has looked all season, Auston Matthews rising to the occasion, and Anthony Stolarz's solid start in goal against the...
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Anthony Petrielli on the Leafs' Surge + Jon Morosi's World Series Preview
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Leafs analyst Anthony Petrielli, breaking down Toronto’s three-game win streak, their high-octane style of play, the Matthews-less scoring outburst, and the early-season goalie picture. They also look ahead to a tough test in Edmonton. Later…
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Leafs vs. Oilers Preview + Tom Pelissero Sets Up Week 7
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this hour with a look ahead to the Maple Leafs' road trip to take on the Edmonton Oilers. They discuss Connor McDavid's point-scoring pace to start the season and the possibility of him reaching 200 points, how Toronto stacks up against the Oilers' squad, and if...
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Leafs Outlast Rangers + Raptors Prepare to Take on Wizards
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning with a recap of the Maple Leafs' 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers. The guys break down the team's performance over 60 minutes, how they secured the victory despite the iffy defensive showing, the depth pieces that stepped up, Sergei...
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Alvin Williams on Raptors Opener + Easton Cowan's Emergence
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Alvin Williams to break down the Raptors' dominant season-opening win, the buzz around Kawhi Leonard’s return, rotation questions, and the team's biggest X-factors moving forward. Later, Joshua Kloke (24:58) joins to discuss Easton Cowan’s emergence, the...
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Kawhi Leonard's Approval Rating + Luke Fox Sets up Leafs-Rangers
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the second hour with more on Kawhi Leonard’s first game back for the Raptors. Does he currently have the highest approval rating of any Toronto athlete? Who would be number two? The guys also touch on the Maple Leafs' identity as they head into tonight's game...
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Raptors Tip-Off Season with a Bang + Brady Tkachuk Returns to Ottawa
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning with a look back on Raptors' dominant 135-92 win to start to the season against the Bulls. The guys break down the team's impressive performance including Kawhi Leonard re-debut in Toronto, the positive signs from Immanuel Quickley, and how...
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Raptors Season Opener with Matt Devlin + Brady Returns to Ottawa
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Adnan Virk to discuss Brady Tkachuk's return to Ottawa and the reception awaiting him, shares his expectations for the Raptors ahead of opening night, and preview the World Series before Game 1. Later, Raptors...
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Leafs Shine in Back-to-Back Wins + Raptors Season Opener with Michael Grange
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show, to help break down last night's 6-2 win in Columbus. They discuss Kirill Marchenko's big game in his return to Nationwide Arena, Easton Cowan continuing to impress, the team's...
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Buds' Best Game of Season + Raptors Season Preview
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning with a look back on the Maple Leafs' dominant 6-2 victory over the Blue Jackets. The guys take a closer look at Easton Cowan's short-handed goal, Auston Matthews' form to start the season, the keys to the team's red-hot penalty kill, and...
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Leafs' First 10 Games + NBA Season Preview
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Frank Seravalli to break down the Leafs' first 10 games, the team's most impactful additions, and Gavin McKenna's early NHL development. They also discuss Jim Hiller's coaching impact, the latest on Connor Hellebuyck's situation in Winnipeg, and Dylan...
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McKenna's Evolution + A Knies Reunion with Nick Kypreos
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode with more on the Maple Leafs' victory of the San Jose Sharks last night. They highlight Gavin McKenna's fit on the top power play unit, how he compares to some first overall picks of the past, and if there's cause for concern about him not seeing the...
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Leafs Take a Bite From the Sharks + Rays Advance to World Series
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick things off with a recap of the Maple Leafs' 3-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks last night. The guys share their takeaways including Gavin McKenna's go-ahead goal, his fit on the first power play unit, Sergei Bobrovsky's strong game in goal, and how the Sharks'...
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McKenna Spotlight Growing + Demers on Sharks vs. Leafs
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome Craig Simpson to discuss the Leafs’ start to the season, the state of the goaltending, and whether there’s any reason for concern nine games in. They also dive into Gavin McKenna’s early development, his recent benching, Jim Hiller’s handling of the situation,...
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Charles Davis Recaps Week 6 + Face of Leafs Slow Start
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode with a look back on Week 6 in the NFL with Charles Davis, CBS Football analyst. Together, they take a closer look at the Rams' 2-4 start, how much the team is missing Myles Garrett, and if LA's playoff chances are already in jeopardy. The guys…
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Leafs Fall to Islanders + Rays on the Brink of World Series
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this week with a look back on the Maple Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Islanders on Saturday. The guys gauge their concerns surrounding the team's play and consistency, look into how Gavin McKenna and Jim Hiller handled their first bit of adversity, and debate where the...
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Leafs' Early Season Questions With Damien Cox & Greg Wyshynski
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Damien Cox, who weighs in on Jim Hiller’s decision to bench Gavin McKenna, the balance between winning and developing a young star, and the Leafs’ early-season identity under their new coach. They also discuss Auston Matthews’ return, his...
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McKenna's Usage & Goaltending Questions + Tom Pelissero
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning break down the Leafs' OT loss to Buffalo, including another blown lead, questions about their late-game approach, Gavin McKenna’s limited ice time, and growing concerns in net. They discuss whether McKenna’s usage could become an unnecessary storyline and how much...
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Leafs Blow Lead in Buffalo + Brewers World Series Bound
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning recap the Leafs' OT loss to the Sabres after surrendering a lead, breaking down the team's process, Kirill Marchenko’s hat trick, and John Tavares’ move to the wing before his third-period exit. They also discuss Gavin McKenna’s benching, Jim Hiller’s explanation, and...
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Leafs Trending Up? Ft. Jim Ralph & Luke Fox
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show alongside Jim Ralph to discuss the Maple Leafs’ turnaround from last season, their renewed offensive attack, Auston Matthews looking more like himself, and whether the goaltending tandem can sustain its strong play over…
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Raptors Expectations with Joe House + What is Chayka Cooking?
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode with more ahead tonight's Maple Leafs matchup against the Sabres. They touch on the impact of Chris Tanev's injury, his timeline to return to the ice, if John Chayka will make a move to bolster the blue line, and what potential options are…
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