The FAN Morning Show

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning & Daniele Franceschi continued discussing the Maple Leafs focusing between the pipes and how Joseph Woll looked in net; they debate if he had taken the lead in the team’s goaltending situation. B&D also look at whether their recent weird schedule has caused some difficulty in playing both their goalies. The duo then welcome former Leafs’ GM, now analyst and host, Gord Stellick to look at the return of Auston Matthews, the team’s depth and scoring as well as the goaltending situation going into a busy week for the team. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo turn their attention to the NFL and what we saw on Sunday (33:01).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.

Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off The FAN Morning Show talking Maple Leafs as Saturday saw Toronto return to form with a big win over the Lightning. They also look at the team's contributions from Chris Tanev, Nick Robertson, Mitch Marner, John Tavares & William Nylander; and how with their top gun back, everyone slots into their proper roles. In the back end of the hour, today’s morning pair look at the Raptors who got a narrow win over the Heat last night led by RJ Barrett who scored 37 points. B&D dive into what RJ’s role on a winning team should be, what the ceiling for this Raptors team is and how fans should feel about a possible “tank” season (29:04).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.

The FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour of the week with Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning continuing to talk hockey and mostly Maple Leafs. The hosting duo start on the Top Prospects showcase that took place this week with the first ever CHL-USA Prospects Challenge. B&B bring on Sportsnet’s own Jason Bukala who was in attendance with his thoughts and if there is a “Re-thinking the top of the NHL Draft rankings”. (2:11) Next the trio turn their attention to the Maple Leafs and the week they’ve had: a seemingly weird schedule for the team still playing without their Captain and reports leaking of numbers that a couple of their “Core Four” is looking for. They dive into all of it and how a great recent record prior to Wednesday’s game with the Panthers has quelled the panic in Toronto. In the back end of the hour, the morning pair turn their attention back to the MLB offseason, some late drama in the Soto Sweepstakes that has “insiders” battling online. MLB Network’s Adnan Virk joins to discuss it all. (27:15) Have the favourites to land the Dominican superstar changed? Where makes the most sense? What are the various teams selling to him? And does it really simply come down to the dollar figure? The trio weigh in on it all. They also get into some possible Blue Jays trade targets and look ahead to the next Monday Night Prime Hockey which features the Maple Leafs.   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.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning welcome Charles Davis of the NFL on CBS & NFL Network. The trio re-analyzes the Bears' disastrous final play, how that ending if someone’s job is, or should, now be on the line and dives into the other two games yesterday most notably the Dolphins continuing to lose in cold weather. They then move on to the Sunday slate; which games stand out and which have the most at stake. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo delve into the Maple Leafs, B&B get into reports regarding contract negotiations between the team and a few of their high-profile stars (30:07).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.