The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Damien Cox to break down the Leafs' six-game homestand skid, the team's pace of play, Jim Hiller's impact, Gavin McKenna's early days in Toronto, and the Connor Hellebuyck situation in Winnipeg. Then, Alvin Williams (25:48) shares his thoughts on the Raptors' injury-riddled start, Immanuel Quickley’s play, the team's playoff outlook, and tonight’s matchup against Philadelphia.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick things off with thoughts on William Nylander's comments about his recent play. They chat about his acknowledgement of the noise surrounding him, what's behind his recent recent dip in performance, and how the Maple Leafs can get the most out of him. The guys also discuss who should start in goal tonight against the Wild and why it feels like a must-win game. After the break, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (24:05) weighs in on Nylander's comments amid his recent slump, before reflecting on how the team has handled Gavin McKenna's first year in the NHL. He questions if McKenna's defensive limitations take away from where he can play, the ideal linemates for him, which netminder will get the call tonight, and Quinn Hughes' tenure in Minnesota.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Thursday morning with a look back on the Raptors' deflating 98-93 loss to the Boston Celtics. The guys break down how Toronto's 22-point lead evaporated in the second half, what was behind the team's late game struggles, and the importance of both Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett with Scottie Barnes and Kawhi Leonard sidelined. They also take a moment to reflect on Nikita Kucherov's stellar season on the heels of last night's hat-trick. After the break, Ben and Brent celebrate Louis Varland winning the American League Reliever of the Year award! They chat about how sustainable his form out of the bullpen is, before sifting through some rumours emerging from the GM meetings including the Blue Jays' interest in Tarik Skubal, what the team should prioritize this off-season, and if Max Scherzer has one more year left in the tank.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Sam McKee to break down the Leafs' latest loss, Darren Raddysh’s first goal with Toronto, William Nylander’s recent play, the goalie rotation between Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz, Chris Tanev’s workload management, and whether fan concerns have outpaced the team's reality. Later, ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski (28:41) discusses Connor Hellebuyck’s return to Winnipeg, the reaction surrounding it, whether the Devils handled it properly, and the broader conversation around NHL stars leaving Canadian markets.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open this episode with thoughts on Chris Tanev's comments about the Maple Leafs' load management of him. The guys then pivot to the hardcourt to discuss the Raptors' update that Kawhi Leonard will miss another week. How much wind does this take out of their sails ahead of this weeks Eastern Conference gauntlet ahead? They also touch on how much better the Vikings are after re-acquiring Kirk Cousins at the trade deadline. After the break, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (24:10) stops by to share his take on the Leafs' 6-3 loss to Colorado last night. He breaks down his level of concerns with the group, what's going on with William Nylander, the team's approach to developing Gavin McKenna, and how Tanev has been managed this season. Jason wraps up with his view on the how the Devils handled Connor Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg.
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