Game 3 Tee Up with J.P. Riccardi + NHL Selke Predictions
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off hour three of The FAN Morning Show with former Blue Jays General Manager J.P. Riccardi to discuss the Blue Jays being down 0-2 to the Mariners, what to expect in the next two games in Seattle, Cal Raleigh's impressive season and look into the Blue Jays' payroll history. They wrap up the show with their NHL Selke predictions (34:56).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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Leafs Lineup Focus + Bieber on the Bump
Ben and Brent open the second hour with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' performance against the Predators last night. They dive into the blue line's early-season production, what the team can take from the Blue Jays' playbook in 2025, and the new-look depth down the lineup. The boys also chat about Auston Matthews' goal-scoring pace, Easton Cowan's role on the top line, and the state of the first powerplay unit. Later, Ben and Brent set up tonight's massive Game 3 of the ALCS between the Blue Jays and Mariners including Shane Bieber's opportunity to set the team up for success and how to kickstart Toronto's bats on the road.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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Leafs Pounce on the Preds + Game 3 on the Horizon
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open up today's edition of The FAN Morning Show breaking down the Maple Leafs' 7-4 victory over the Predators to move to 2-2 on the season. They dive into William Nylander's performance after being called out by his coach, Easton Cowan earning the Leafs' player-of-the-game belt, and Auston Matthews' two-goal night. Later, Jensen Lewis (30:00), former MLB pitcher and ViSN analyst, sets the stage ahead of tonight's Game 3 of the ALCS. He focuses in on the importance of Shane Bieber's start, Josh Naylor's sneaky stealing ability, and how the Mariners have been able to shut down the Jays' bats through two games.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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Can the Blue Jays Salvage Game 3 of the ALCS?
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the final hour of the show with Maddison Shipman to deep dive into what went wrong in Game 2 of the ALCS, her thoughts on how the Mariners have looked so far and whether the Blue Jays can make a comeback down in Seattle. Later, Blake Murphy (22:44) joins Ben and Brent to discuss the questionable umpiring on Monday night, the Blue Jays' offensive woes, the state of the bullpen and whether Toronto can salvage Game 3.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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Cowan's Top Line Debut, Jays' Mountain to Climb & Bichette's Future
Ben and Brent kick off the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs General Manager and friend of the show! After sharing his thoughts on the Blue Jays' poor start to the ALCS, Gord weighs in on the Maple Leafs' 3-2 defeat to the Red Wings, Easton Cowan's first impressions on the top line, and what needs to change for this team to get back in the win column. Later, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo (25:15) of Mad Dog Radio and ESPN's First Take, joins the boys to discuss the outlook for the Jays ahead of Game 3, how the Mariners' starters line up for the rest of the ALCS, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. cooling off following his red-hot ALDS, and Bo Bichette's future with the organization.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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