The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Thursday’s show with Jason Bukala, breaking down the Leafs' play in Utah, expectations for Kirill Marchenko, blue-line concerns with Chris Tanev sidelined, power-play adjustments, and whether the road trip changed the outlook on the team. Later, Jon Morosi (25:27) joins to share his firsthand experience watching Connor McDavid, before diving into the MLB Championship Series, Shohei Ohtani’s struggles, the mood in Los Angeles, the ALCS, and whether a Brewers-Rays World Series would reignite the salary-cap debate.
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Brent Gunning and Ben Ennis begin the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! Together, they break down last night's 5-4 loss in Utah with thoughts on Anthony Stolarz's play, the ideal split between Toronto's two netminders, and if the team can stay afloat on the blue line without Chris Tanev. They also touch on John Tavares' return to the first power play unit, Gavin McKenna's bid for the spot, and how Leafs Nation should feel after collecting three points on the road trip. After the break, the guys chat about the NHL's Frozen Frenzy with all 32 teams in action last night. Ben and Brent debate if hockey is suited for multiple screens, if it works as a TV spectacle, and whether it's conducive to displaying the sport at its best. The guys wrap up with thoughts on who will record the Maple Leafs' first fight this season, along with Blue Jackets head coach Rick Bowness' reaction to his team's loss last night.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning with a look back at the Maple Leafs' 5-4 loss to the Utah Mammoth. They break down Anthony Stolarz's shaky performance in goal, Jim Hiller utilizing a 11-7 split between forwards and defencemen, and if this will be the new normal until Chris Tanev returns. The guys also chat about John Tavares' return to the first power play unit, if Gavin McKenna deserves an extended look with PP1, and what we've learned about Kirill Marchenko during his first seven games with the Leafs. After the break, Ben and Brent discuss Kawhi Leonard's return to Scotiabank Arena in the Raptors' preseason rout of the Knicks. They share their takeaways from the 148-98 victory including Leonard's fit with the core of the team, before wrapping up with thoughts on Game 2 of the ALCS.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the morning by welcoming on Sportsnet NHL insider Frank Seravalli. They discuss the Leafs losing Chris Tanev, whether the Leafs will look into the trade market for another defencemen, Auston Matthews' start so far and Dylan Larkin's reception in Montreal. After the break, the guys are joined by MLB Network host Adnan Virk (25:38) What has Adnan made of the start of the championship series, the Brewers approach against the Dodgers and whether this is almost a last dance for the Dodgers? They also touch on Vladdy's Lasik eye surgery and if it could lead to different results next year? The Guys close out the hour by setting up the Leafs final game of the road trip!
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode alongside Charles Davis, CBS football analyst, to recap Week 5 in the NFL! Together, they break down the Bills' victory over the Rams on Monday night with thoughts on the sustainability of Buffalo's defense and if LA can stay afloat in the crowded NFC West. Charles also looks into the Commanders' late-game blunder against the Giants, if Drake Maye and the Patriots are returning to their Super Bowl form, whether the Raiders are for real, and the state of the AFC East heading into Week 6. After the break, Ben and Brent take a closer look at the what the Maple Leafs' lineup looked like without John Tavares, if a move to the wing would make sense, and if JT faces too much criticism for his play. The guys also chat about how Chris Tanev's injury handicaps Toronto's blue line going forward, the depth pieces that need to step up in his absence, and how long before reinforcements need to be considered.
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