The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Tuesday with NHL insider Frank Seravalli discussing the Penguins' comeback against the Flyers and the resulting pressure on Philadelphia. They explore the older Penguins' resilience, the increase in post-whistle penalties, and the league's officiating choices. Frank also shares insights on Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights, touches on the Oilers’ challenges, and reviews the Senators' playoff exit. After the break, NBC Sports’ John Fanta (27:13) weighs in on the Cavs’ struggles, James Harden's disappointing playoff performance, and the Raptors’ progress, especially Scottie Barnes. They also consider the future of the Cavs if they lose the series and wrap up with John’s take on the upcoming Kentucky Derby.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by discussing Trey Yesavage’s return from injury, what to expect from him, and how his presence could impact the Blue Jays’ rotation and overall outlook. They also react to comments from Elliotte Friedman on the Maple Leafs’ front office search, focusing on Mats Sundin’s potential role and what direction the organization may take. Later, Sportsnet insider Shi Davidi (25:47) joins the show to further break down Yesavage’s return, the state of the rotation amid injuries, and the Blue Jays’ offensive approach, including the rise and value of Ernie Clement.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Tuesday's show by recapping Dylan Cease’s first rough outing with the Blue Jays. They discuss Boston’s approach at the plate, opposing starter Ranger Suárez shutting down Toronto’s offence, and whether it signals a trend. They also discuss Max Scherzer’s move to the IL, what it means for his future and role in the rotation, and the ripple effects for players like Eric Lauer. After the break, they shift to the NHL playoffs and highlight Pittsburgh avoiding elimination, Sidney Crosby’s continued playoff impact, Mitch Marner’s struggles 5-on-5 with Vegas, and the pressure on Edmonton in a must-win situation against Anaheim. They wrap up with some NBA playoff talk analyzing Detroit’s 3–1 deficit to Orlando and what it might suggest about the Raptors.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning recap the Blue Jays' weekend performance with MLB Insider Jon Morosi. They discuss the bullpen's potential, Max Scherzer's future, and the impact of returning players. The conversation shifts to the Red Sox's coaching staff firing and whether the blame lies with management or coaches. They also speculate on similar moves in other teams like the Mets. Later, ESPN's Jay Bilas (24:31) joins to analyze the Raptors' series against the Cavs, focusing on their defensive efforts and shooting struggles. They explore the impact of players like Scottie Barnes and Collin Murray-Boyles as they look ahead to Game 5 in Cleveland.

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 begin the second hour by welcoming Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show, to break down the latest action from the Stanley Cup playoffs! They touch on the Hurricanes' sweep of the Senators, the next steps in Ottawa, the Oilers on the brink of elimination against the Ducks, who has the edge between the Lightning and Canadiens, and how will we remember Anže Kopitar after his final NHL game last night. Later (26:10), the guys look back on how the Raptors evened their series with the Cavaliers and debate how far this team can go in the playoffs. They discuss Toronto's ability to win without major offensive contributions from their stars, the keys for Game 5, James Harden's rough series so far, and LeBron James continuing to defy father time.

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.