The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, diving into a pivotal moment for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Frank Seravalli joins to break down potential moves at the trade deadline, how “no-trade lists” factor into deals, the Leafs’ plan of attack, and whether Morgan Rielly could be on the move. Later, Jody Shelley (29:02) weighs in on the Leafs’ losing streak, what’s gone wrong this season, whether they’ll be sellers, who tops the trade board in Toronto, and a look around the NHL.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this hour looking ahead to Friday's NHL trade deadline. The boys chat about how the salary cap is impacting the market, if the Maple Leafs would consider moving Nic Roy, and the latest on Oliver Ekman-Larsson as trade rumours continue to swirl. Later, Sportsnet's Michael Grange (25:37) stops by to further break down the Raptors' 111-95 loss to the Knicks, capping off their third-straight year without a win over New York. Grange takes a closer look at Toronto's roster construction and evaluates how the team is positioned heading into the playoffs.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday by recapping the Raptors’ tough loss to the New York Knicks. The discuss Toronto's ongoing struggles against New York, playoff concerns, rotation decisions, bench production, and the impact of Jakob Poeltl’s health. They also question the team’s competitiveness and focus. The conversation then shifts to the Vegas Golden Knights and whether their recent loss to another playoff team raises similar concerns. After the break, the hosts react to comments from John Schneider about his Game 6 exchange with Max Scherzer in the World Series. The boys look ahead to the 2026 season and share their thoughts on Scherzer’s role in the rotation, the possibility of a six-man staff, and how to balance a roster loaded with starting pitching.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Tuesday morning with Team Canada manager Ernie Whitt, discussing expectations for the World Baseball Classic and the impact of experienced coaches. They explore the evolution of the tournament, roster predictions, and the future of Canadian baseball. Ben and Brent also share their excitement for the Classic compared to the recent Olympic hockey tournament. After the break, Amazon Prime's Adnan Virk (25:35) joins to analyze his Flyers, the Leafs' challenges, trade deadline strategies, playoff races in the East, and thoughts on the spring training review system and the World Baseball Classic.

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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour alongside Sportsnet's Jason Bukala! They break down last night’s Leafs-Flyers game, the team’s trade deadline outlook, lineup decisions involving Bobby McMann and Easton Cowan, and the ripple effects of the Connor Murphy trade on the market. They also discuss what Toronto could fetch for Oliver Ekman-Larsson, the state of their prospect pool, potential returns for pending RFAs, and whether a leadership change is needed. After the break, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (26:00) joins to assess the emotional swing from Olympic gold to a flat outing against Philly, what this stretch run revealed about the roster, and whether the team needs a rebuild or retool. The conversation also touches on Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto, organizational pressure, comparisons to the Quinn Hughes situation, and the potential for coaching or front office changes ahead of the deadline.

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.