Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays fro...
The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Tuesday with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi looking at the Maple Leafs in the standings, as well as their upcoming schedule with some key divisional games ahead. The hosts welcome on Sam McKee, host on Leafs Talk and Real Kyper and Bourne, for his take on the team post-trade deadline. He shares his concern about recent Leafs’ lapses in their game play, why they are struggling to find an identity right now, if we’ll see the real Auston Matthews at some point this season, and what the deadline additions bring to the team. To end the day, B&D turn their attention to the NFL and the start of free agency (29:23). The morning duo welcome on Jim Monos, former NFL scout and Director of Player Personnel, current GM of the UFL’s Memphis Showboats, and contributor to GoLongTD.com, to weigh in on what we’ve seen so far and which moves he’s liked the most.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.
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47:53
Leafs Net Conundrum + Looking At the A.L. East
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi discuss hockey from Toronto, focusing on the Maple Leafs. They analyze Simon Benoit’s recent fight and his role on the team, then dive into the goaltending situation—who will be the starter as playoffs approach and how short the leash might be. They also touch on Brad Marchand's trade from Boston to Florida, examining its impact on both teams. In the latter part of the hour, they are joined by MLB Network's Jon Morosi (27:29) to discuss Spring Training and the Yankees' injury woes, along with implications for the Blue Jays’ postseason aspirations in 2025.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.
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49:56
Marner Plays the Hero; Leafs Finally Win
Brent Gunning and guest host Daniele Franceschi discuss Toronto's return to form, ending a three-game slide despite blowing a three-goal lead. They highlight an effective power play, Joseph Woll's strong 30-save performance, and the integration of new players. The duo explores potential causes for defensive lapses, including recent road trips and missing players, and preview Thursday's game against the Panthers. In the second half, they shift to the Blue Jays, covering MLB Network's presence at camp, Bo Bichette's comments, Gerritt Cole's season-ending injury for the Yankees, and the Raptors' strong performance by two Canadians, pointing out they aren't in a position to tank (36:22).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.
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50:12
Questions on Marner + Blue Jays Spring Training
The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi continuing to dissect the fallout of the NHL trade deadline. The hosts focus on the Maple Leafs' outlook and debate if playoff performance is what will determine Mitch Marner’s future in Toronto. Frank Seravalli, Daily Faceoff. NHL insider, weighs in on the craziness that was as the deadline hit at 3 p.m. on Friday, along with what's next for Marner. Later, Sportsnet’s own Shi Davidi shifts focus to the Blue Jays to share what we can really take away from a team’s spring training (33:05). The trio dissect the Jays' batting order, how top-heavy it will be, and who slots in where, before discussing the impact of a “normal” Bo Bichette season and what to make of Vladimir Guererro Jr.’s comments on what the number was for his contract ask. 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.
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48:24
Leafs Aftershocks + NHL Deadline Fallout
Join Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi as they dissect the Maple Leafs' decisions—especially their reported request for Mitch Marner to waive his No Movement Clause ahead of the deadline. They welcome former TML GM and current analyst Gord Stellick for insights on the situation and discuss GM Brad Treliving's moves at the deadline, the effectiveness of new additions, and ideal line pairings. Towards the end, they cover NHL reactions to trades from Tampa, Florida, Colorado, Winnipeg, Dallas, and Boston (27:44).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.
Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.
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