The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of the day with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning looking at the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. They start with the All-Canadian series between the Oilers and Canucks with Luke Gazdic, Sportsnet analyst and host of the Mitts Off podcast. The trio focus in on each team's unique goaltending situation, how Thatcher Demko's pending return could impact Vancouver's crease, who holds the advantage heading into Game 5, how Rick Tocchet has handled both his players and the media, and if someone similar is needed behind the Maple Leafs' bench next season. Next up, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk stops by to share his outside thoughts on the Blue Jays’ continued offensive struggles (25:32). Adnan identifies the team's early issues at the lead-off spot and the benefits of shaking up the batting order, before discussing if this era under Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette has underdelivered on the Jays' lofty expectations. 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.

The Next Leafs Coach + This Current Jays Era

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The final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning starts with a looks at how similar the the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals have been so far, but also why we feel one is more within reach of becoming a series again. Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox checks in on the feeling in Edmonton after Saturday's Game 4 win, how the team can carry that momentum back to Sunrise and how the Conn Smythe race is shaping up, before shifting focus to Toronto to discuss Mitch Marner's future and how Craig Berube will round out his coaching staff. Later, Blue Jays analyst on Sportsnet, Joe Siddall stops by to give his thoughts on Toronto's MLB club as they try to climb back to .500 tonight (25:30). Joe looks into the shift within the lineup of who the team relies on to score runs, along with an early look at the Jays' postseason chances.   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.

Same, But Different Finals + Who the Jays Need

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning look at a commanding Game 4 win by the Oilers to keep their hopes alive; they discuss if anything they saw Saturday tells them that Edmonton can continue to come back and chase the Cup. Next, the morning duo hit on the latest report that the Maple Leafs organization hasn’t made a decision either way on the future of Mitch Marner. At the back end of the hour, Ben & Brent welcome on friend of the show, Bryson DeChambeau fan & co-host of SN 590’s The Golf Show, Sam McKee (23:54), for his thoughts on what he saw at the U.S. Open from one of his favourite golfers. 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.

Edmonton’s Comeback Chances & Giving Bryson Credit

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show talking about a thrilling final round of the U.S. Open yesterday that saw Bryson DeChambeau win the tournament by a single stroke over Rory McIlroy to extend his Major drought. The back end of the hour is spent on the Blue Jays as the morning duo dissects a couple of comments from Kevin Gausman regarding the mindset of team pitchers as well as the state of their roster and offence (30:11). 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.

Bryson Wins; Rory Chokes + Jays’ Pitchers’ Frustrations

The FAN Morning Show’s final hour hosted by Brent Gunning and Daniela Franceschi kicks off with basketball talk as the pair discuss Game 4 tonight in the NBA Finals, before looking ahead to the summer for Canada Basketball; the excitement and chances for them at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games. They continue the conversation with the man leading the program, Jordi Fernández. He talks about taking on the Brooklyn Nets’ job and why remaining Canada’s head coach was important to him, as well as getting acclimated to the country and the welcome he has felt since taking the gig. The hosts get his take on expectations for the summer ahead starting with their training camp in two weeks; what he expects the roster to look like and how nice it is to have some of the options he does. At the back end of this hour, Brent and Daniele are joined by friend of the show, SN 590’s own Sam McKee (31:42). The trio dive into their Canadian pride, the feeling of seeing their country’s teams compete at top levels and their excitement for the upcoming Olympics and Copa América. To wrap up this week, the guys chat about U.S Open, their belief in Rory McIlroy to win another major and a surprisingly disappointing first round for Scottie Scheffler.   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.

Canadian Basketball Pride w/ Head Coach Jordi Fernández

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi look at the Blue Jays who return home for a weekend series with the Guardians. They pay particular attention to today’s starter and the season for Kevin Gausman thus far. Next, B&D; is joined by former Leafs GM, now NHL analyst Gord Stellick. They lean into the Cup Final and Florida’s dominance, not only in this series but throughout the playoffs. In the back half of the hour, the guys are joined by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (24:01). The trio dives into the flaws in the roster construction of this current Blue Jays team. They debate if Toronto management has seemingly changed its approach right in front of fans’ eyes as their middling season continues. 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 Next Leafs Coach + This Current Jays Era

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