The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi welcome Joe House to break down the Raptors’ season, trade-deadline questions, and the state of pro golf. Then, The Athletic’s Joshua Kloke (26:16) previews the Leafs’ final road trip before the Olympic break and where the team stands heading into the stretch run.

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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open the second hour breaking down Shams Charania's report of Giannis Antetokounmpo trade market ahead of the deadline. The boys questions what Toronto’s realistic price would be, how Giannis would fit with the roster, and other potential landing spots if he’s moved. They then shift to the Maple Leafs as the team begins their final road trip before the Olympic break. Nick Kypreos (24:14) of Real Kyper and Bourne joins the conversation to dive into his latest Toronto Star column on William Nylander and the culture around the Leafs. The trio also touch on how the buds' upcoming road trip can restore optimism, the possibility of a larger teardown versus waiting until the offseason, the future of Auston Matthews, and how this season will ultimately be remembered heading into the Olympic pause.
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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi open Thursday's show by breaking down the Raptors’ blowout loss to the Knicks. They focus on Toronto's second half collapse, the team's offensive inconsistency, and what this game says about their place in the Eastern Conference hierarchy. They also discuss the team’s need for shooting, Collin Murray-Boyles’ impressive play in Jakob Poeltl’s absence, and how recent losses may influence the Raptors’ trade deadline approach. After the break, the guys react to Brian Cashman’s comments on the Yankees’ offseason, debate shifts in the AL East landscape, and assess the Blue Jays’ standing and New York’s chances next season. The hour wraps with a discussion of Bill Polian’s Hall of Fame vote and the ongoing debate around Bill Belichick’s missing out on his first ballot.
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The Leafs’ struggles at home are front and centre as Ben Ennis and Sho Alli kick off hour three of The FAN Morning Show with Luke Fox joining the show to discuss Toronto’s playoff outlook and looming trade-deadline decisions. Later, the boys take a look at the NBA landscape, the Raptors’ season so far, and the current state of the New York Knicks.

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Ben Ennis and Sho Alli open the second hour by welcoming Charlies Davis, NFL on CBS analyst, to the show! The trio chat about Bill Belichick not being named as a first-ballot Hall of Famer, what it says about the Hall and its voting process, Bill Polian’s role in the decision, and the potential impact on Belichick’s legacy. They also break down the Bills’ decision to hire Joe Brady as head coach and what it could mean for the team moving forward. After the break, they’re joined by Michael Traikos (25:45) of The Hockey News to recap Tuesday's Leafs–Sabres game, assess the low point of the Leafs over the past decade, discuss Morgan Rielly’s future with the team, and consider the possibility of an in-season coaching change.

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