Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays fro...
The FAN Morning Show rolls on with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wondering if Mitch Marner will be on the ice tonight in Calgary. Damien Cox, Maple Leafs historian and longtime Toronto Star contributor, joins the conversation to discuss if Marner would be better off skipping the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off for the sake of his hometown club. The trio chat about how the best-on-best tournament could factor in for Stanley Cup contending teams, before examining the NHL salary cap's anticipated rise and what that means for #16. Later on, former NHLer and host of the Dropping the Gloves podcast, John Scott stops by to share his view of the Eastern Conference landscape (30:35). The 2016 NHL All-Star MVP takes a look at the playoff picture and rejoices the fact that young and exciting teams could make the cut, before sharing his thoughts on Ryan Hartman's 10-game suspension. 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 affiliates.
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46:42
Marner Making More Than Matthews?! + an Early Super Bowl Preview
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the team's final week before the 4 Nations Face-Off. They debate who should start in goal tonight in Calgary: should Woll play after his last game, or is Stolarz due for a chance once healthy? They also consider the salary cap increase over the next three seasons and whether it could lead to a raise for Mitch Marner, potentially aligning him with Captain Auston Matthews. Finally, they preview this weekend’s Super Bowl with Trey Wingo (22:51), diving into the historical stakes, comparisons between the Chiefs and Patriots, and what the Eagles need to do to challenge Kansas City.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 affiliate.
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50:01
Leafs Game Day + NFL News Drop
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Flames in Calgary, where key figures Chris Tanev and Brad Treliving spent significant parts of their careers. They reflect on the differences from last year’s encounter and whether any lingering tensions exist between the teams. The hosts also cover important TML topics, including Marner's maintenance day and commitment to Canada’s 4 Nations FaceOff, strategies for Max Domi and Morgan Rielly, and the goaltending situation with Woll’s recent performance and Anthony Stolarz's impending return. In the latter part of the episode, they touch on NFL trade rumors and speculate on potential NBA Deadline surprises (29:03).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 affiliate.
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50:03
Leafs-Oilers: NHL's Optimal Matchup + Luka the Laker
The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Monday with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning revisiting Saturday's great game between the Maple Leafs and Oilers. No matter who won, it was a fun, exciting game, and the hosts wonder why a matchup like that isn’t featured more league-wide. B&B welcome on Sportsnet’s own David Amber, host of Wednesday Night Hockey, for his thoughts on what makes it such a great battle, if the current playoff format hinders us from getting more of these, and why Toronto vs. Edmonton is the Stanley Cup Final we should all be rooting for. Later, the trio discuss the rising tensions ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off, especially with the recent trend of National Anthem booing. Today’s show wraps up alongside Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times to TRY to help understand the Luka Dončić trade to the Lakers, how it even came to be, and how it will affect each franchise moving forward (31:25). 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 affiliates.
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48:49
Leafs Into the Break + the NHL Cap Rising
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning preview Toronto's participation in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament with former Leafs GM Gord Stellick. They discuss standout players, goaltending issues, and line adjustments as the break approaches. The trio also addresses the trend of booing the U.S. Anthem in Canada and wraps up with insights on the NHL Salary Cap increase and its impact on contracts, before touching on who might be having a tough Monday (32:29).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 affiliate.
Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.
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