On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ben and Brent are joined by Joshua Kloke, Maple Leafs reporter for The Athletic, to discuss his biggest point of curiosity heading into Saturday’s Game 1 between the Leafs and Bruins, Mitch Marner’s optimal deployment in Toronto's lineup, William Nylander’s recent offensive dry spell, the chances Calle Järnkrok suits up for Game 1, and Ilya Samsonov’s leash entering the post-season. Later, the guys connect with Jake Gardiner, former Leafs defenceman, to chat about his experience competing against the Bruins in the playoffs, how the Leafs rallied around Auston Matthews amidst his 70-goal pursuit, the importance of team toughness during the post-season, and what it’s like playing against Brad Marchand (25:15). Ben and Brent close the show discussing their ideal lineup machinations for Saturday’s playoff opener.

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Leafs Lineup Questions w/ Josh Kloke + Former Leaf Jake Gardiner!

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The final hour of today’s The FAN Morning Show focuses on the Leafs’ latest hire in coach Craig Berube. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the hour by checking in with their “Leafs historian” and Toronto Star contributor, Damien Cox. The trio look at if, and why, maybe this time will be different than past Leafs’ regimes; if they will be held accountable and what exactly that means. Next, 17-year NHL veteran winger turned NHL Network analyst, Scott Hartnell, who played under Berube, offers some insight into what the coach brings to Toronto and his relationship with his players (15:06). Later on, former NHL defenceman and current NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers stops by to discuss what's most important in a new coach; how a new voice and style could affect players, and which players on the Leafs will have to adapt to a Berube system of hockey (29:15). The trio also weigh in on the Stanley Cup Conference Finals and who maybe holds the advantage in a run to a championship.  

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The Leafs' Berube and Accountability Era Begins

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss a recent MLB report from an unnamed exec saying that the Jays have had discussions about the possibility of trading their supposed “core” pieces in Bo Bichette and Vlad Guerrero Jr. They delve into what the market would be for either and/or both as well as when the jays would make that decision to pull the trigger on making a deal. Next, the morning duo delves more into the Jays with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (26:33) who looks at their offensive woes and when a team would start to evaluate breaking it down. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake!

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Evaluating the Trade Market for Bo & Vladdy

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show dissecting another listless night from Toronto’s bats as they lose to the statistically the worst team in baseball. B&B discuss how the team left the field at Rogers Centre last night to a chorus of boos from fans and wonder if it's reaching a boiling point around this team and their offensive struggles. Next, the morning duo turns their attention to the Maple Leafs and what they heard from the team’s president, general manager and new coach at the Craig Berube introductory press conference (24:16). 

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Can Only Tip Your Cap So Much

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning locked on the Blue Jays after the offence came to life on Monday afternoon. Sportsnet MLB insider and columnist, Shi Davidi, stops by to to go over the weekend that was for the city’s baseball team including the shake-up to the batting order, the standouts from Triple-A Buffalo and if there is a spot on the roster for any of them. Next the morning duo turn their attention to the Maple Leafs who are set to introduce their new head coach today with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (27:26). He shares his thoughts on how Craig Berube fits on this team, what he needs to hear from him today and what the expectations are for him as he takes over the team.

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Blue Jays and Maple Leafs' Checklists

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning get ready for the introduction of the new Leafs’ coach. They discuss what they hope or want to hear from Craig Berube today in regards to taking over the team. B&B brings on hockey insider and analyst, former Leafs GM, Gord Stellick, for his take on what to expect today and if Berube was the best choice for the job. After that, the morning duo look around the world of sports, starting with the NBA Playoffs that saw the Nuggets and Thunder get ousted, which B&B say might be the best thing for Jamal Murray, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Canadian basketball fans ahead of this year’s Olympic games (32:51). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake!

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.

Leafs Lineup Questions w/ Josh Kloke + Former Leaf Jake Gardiner!

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