The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close Wednesday’s show with Nick Kypreos discussing his latest article on Auston Matthews and the Leafs. They explore concerns about his future in Toronto, the team's direction under Chayka, and reactions to the Golden Knights blocking Bruce Cassidy’s interview for the Oilers position. After the break, Sportsnet's Dan Shulman (26:43) joins to analyze the Rays' dominance over the Blue Jays, the impact of injuries, and the current state of Vladdy’s performance.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the second hour by recapping the Buffalo Sabres tying their series with the Montreal Canadiens. They break down whether their comeback win signals a deeper playoff run, before discussing the Golden Knights taking a 3-2 series lead over the Ducks, Mitch Marner being held pointless in Game 5, and the ongoing speculation surrounding Auston Matthews’ future and reported unhappiness. The conversation also touches on reports that the Golden Knights denied the Oilers permission to interview Bruce Cassidy, and the potential gamesmanship within the Pacific Division. Later, the guys are joined by former PGA player and Golf Channel contributor Brendon de Jonge (29:53) to discuss how Aronimink Golf Club is shaping up for the PGA Championship. They touch on Jordan Spieth’s chances at a career Grand Slam, the Scottie Scheffler vs. Rory McIlroy debate, Rory’s blister concerns, the future reintegration of LIV golfers, and some sleeper picks for the weekend.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open Wednesday’s show by breaking down the Toronto Blue Jays extra-inning loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. They discuss the growing concerns around the team’s lineup, particularly Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s ongoing struggles at the plate, and debate whether the offense can improve without Vladdy producing power. They also examine how much Alejandro Kirk's eventual return will help and how much trust Patrick Corbin has earned as the rotation gets healthier. Later, the conversation shifts to Victor Wembanyama’s dominant Game 5 performance. Is he already the NBA’s best player? The boys also get into Daryl Morey’s departure from the Philadelphia 76ers and if the Toronto Raptors should have interest in him, before wrapping up the hour with a look at the underreported PGA Championship dinner and Rory McIlroy skipping the event due to a blister.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning recap Tuesday morning with Victory Plus insider Frank Seravalli, discussing dirty plays in the league and Mitch Marner's playoff performance. They debate if Leafs fans are justified in their criticism and whether Marner’s success in Vegas is tied to team dynamics. The conversation turns to predictions for the Hurricanes' chances this postseason and the coaching futures of Craig Berube and Kris Knoblauch. They then welcome former Blue Jays pitcher Adam Cimber (28:14), who shares insights on worrying about slow starts in the season and reflects on the 2021 Blue Jays, discussing surprises like Bo Bichette’s departure.

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 start the second hour alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show, to break down what has been a turbulent week in Leafs land. They touch on the front office changes, the team's offseason priorities, concerns about the defence, Craig Berube remaining behind the bench, and what the draft lottery win means for the franchise moving forward. They also discuss Mitch Marner and the lingering debate around his playoff legacy in Toronto. The conversation then shifts to the Toronto Blue Jays and their decision to DFA Eric Lauer, debating whether his criticism of manager John Schneider played a role beyond performance. The hour wraps with a look at controversial playoff moments across sports and reaction to LeBron James addressing his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder. Was last night his final NBA game?

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.