Playoff Odds, A Thin Trade Market + Jays Offseason Priorities
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final hour with NHL insider Frank Seravalli on where this Leafs crisis actually ranks and what the playoff math says. He expresses his skepticism about the goaltending until Joseph Woll returns and notes the trade market is tight. They also tackle the “what if they miss the playoffs” question and what it would mean for core evaluations. After the break, Sportsnet’s Blake Murphy (24:50) joins in-studio to weigh Toronto’s pull as a modern free agent destination, how the Jays should spend this winter and who to prioritize. 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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Crisis Vibes, Masked Flaws + Matthews’ Urgency
Ben and Brent roll into the second hour of The FAN Morning Show alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs General Manager. Gord evaluates the level of panic for the Maple Leafs as they head into Boston tonight for a rematch against the Bruins. They highlight how last season’s goaltending masked deeper issues and look into Auston Matthews’ urgency as captain, before tipping their cap to a heavyweight Hall of Fame class. After the break, the guys debate the Leafs’ playoff odds, assess Joseph Woll’s return, and ask if breaking up the top line makes sense (27:47).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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Oilers Rebound Focus, Leafs Culture Check + Play Calling on Trial
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode of The FAN Morning Show looking at the Oilers' much-needed win last night. They break down how the team bounced back following their 9-1 drubbing over the weekend, captain Connor McDavid's role leading the charge, and compare how stars are portrayed in Edmonton versus Toronto. Later, the guys share their takeaways from the Eagles' narrow 10-7 victory on the road over the Packers, before labeling the Monday Nighter as "putrid", putting play calling under fire and the "Tush Push" on trial. After the break, Ben and Brent gauge the MLB free agent market and discuss Bo Bichette's outlook at second base, the Kyle Tucker dream, and potentially letting go of Max Scherzer.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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Leafs Defence First + Jays Offseason Math
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning open the final hour with Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, on the Leafs, calling for defence first, challenging Auston Matthews to wear the moment as captain, and arguing that goaltending is not the root problem. They then turn to Blue Jays offseason plans with Ben Nicholson-Smith (25:26), who weighs Mark Shapiro’s signaled support, the Shane Bieber opt-in calculus, and whether shifting resources to the bullpen and a bat makes more sense than chasing a No. 2 starter.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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AFC Pecking Order with Trey Wingo
Ben and Brent roll into the second hour of The FAN Morning Show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' concerns in goal. They take a closer look at Anthony Stolarz' troubles to start the season, Dennis Hildeby's job in relief, and whether Joseph Woll can return in time to right the ship. The boys also take some time to give the Max Muncy to the Blue Jays chatter a quick reality check, before pivoting to the NFL with Trey Wingo (22:40), host of Straight Facts, Homie. They dive the Bills red flags after dropping Sunday's game against the Dolphins, the Eagles’ red zone story, the Vikings’ QB1 call, and which teams sit atop the AFC.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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