Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the morning by welcoming on Sportsnet.ca Leafs reporter Luke Fox! What are Lukes takeaways from the disappointing loss on Saturday. Is Luke panicked about the season at all? Can we wait until they get healthy until we really render a judgment about them? Can we count on Auston Matthews to find his old form or this who is who he is going to be? What is the best direction for this team? Does the front office have a plan? Taking a half step back or doubling down on this core and add to it? In general, is this core of Matthews, Nylander, and Tavares going to be good enough a year from now to get them over the hump? The guys are then joined by Toronto Star columnist Damien Cox! (23:58) What has Damien made of this team so far? Did the front office make it worse? What is Brad Treliving building here, and what is the plan? How does the front office make this team better? And what do they do next? Ben and Brent close out the morning offering there final thoughts on the state of the 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.Â
In the second hour, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Leafs' loss to the Montreal Canadiens, leaving them at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Are the playoffs still a possibility for the Leafs, or is the Eastern Conference's weakness their only hope? They contemplate the team's direction and what the front office should consider moving forward. Trey Wingo (24:52) from the ‘Straight Facts Homie’ Podcast joins to analyze NFL Week 12. Do the Chiefs regain momentum after beating the Colts? Where do the Bills and Ravens stand? What are the Vikings' plans for JJ McCarthery? Are the Rams the top team in the NFL, and should Matthew Stafford be MVP frontrunner? Concerns about the Eagles and Trey’s thoughts on Shedeur Sanders' debut are also covered. Ben and Brent wrap up with their final insights on the week.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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Leafs Season on the Brink, Raptors Advance in the Cup
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the week by discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs' disappointing loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They analyze what went wrong, the potential impact on the season, and Auston Matthews' return. Is the contention window closing for Toronto? Should the front office trade assets to salvage the season? They also ponder Easton Cowan's development and reliance on Joseph Woll. After the break, they shift focus to the successful Raptors. Have expectations changed for the team? Should they prioritize the NBA Cup? They wrap up with a fun story about Karl-Anthony Towns selling a Yoshinobu Yamamoto rookie card (27:16).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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Positives & Negatives of the Leafs With Anthony Petrielli & Frank Seravalli
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi wrap up the week with Maple Leaf Hotstove writer Anthony Petrielli. They discuss the Maple Leafs' recent three-game point streak, Scott Laughton’s return, the team's injury reporting practices, and John Tavares' early-season reliance. Later, NHL insider Frank Seravalli (23:43) joins to share insights from the Brad Treliving press conference, potential transactions, player value, and the impact of close standings leading to the trade deadline. Brent and Daniele then share their thoughts on the Leafs' weekend performance.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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NFL Week 12 Preview + Auston Matthews Back?
Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi welcome NFL on CBS analyst Charles Davis in the second hour. They discuss the Bills' recent performance and concerns moving forward. What can they do to boost their receiving game? Are the Texans a playoff threat with CJ Stroud back? The conversation shifts to the week 12 matchups, focusing on the significance of the Chiefs vs. Colts game. Do the Colts need a win to prove their legitimacy? If the Chiefs lose, could it signal the end of their AFC run? What to expect from Bryce Young after his breakout week? Also, how crucial is the Ravens' game against the Jets for their AFC North standing? After the break, Brent and Daniele examine Auston Matthews' morning skate participation and the league's transparency issue. They wrap up with Jason Kelce's insights on team dynamics (28:57).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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