The final hour of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with E.J. Hradek, senior reporter for NHL Network, stopping by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ priorities heading into free agency, Auston Matthews’ contract situation, the Bruins’ rationale for moving Taylor Hall to Chicago, and how Hall can help ease Connor Bedard’s transition to the NHL. Afterwards, Justin and Brent are joined by J.P. Ricciardi, former Blue Jays general manager and current special advisor for the San Francisco Giants, to chat about his experience working in Toronto, the Giants’ resurgence this season, Brandon Belt’s decorated tenure in San Francisco, the current depth of competition in the AL East, and Kevin Gausman’s success since joining the Blue Jays (26:02). As always, to close the show, the guys assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (41:16)! 

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