The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Nick Kypreos to break down the Maple Leafs' comeback win, Gavin McKenna's first NHL goal, and whether Toronto needs more help on the defensive end. They also discuss if Easton Cowan could be the centerpiece of a deal for Simon Edvinsson. Later, Luke Gazdic (23:41) weighs in on the Leafs' resilience, McKenna's milestone moment, and Auston Matthews playing hero in overtime.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They dive deeper into last night's 5-4 comeback win in Toronto and take a closer look at Gavin McKenna playing with confidence after getting on the scoresheet, Jim Hiller's deployment of his roster in the extra frame, and Auston Matthews' big night to wrap up the homestand. They also touch on Anthony Stolarz getting the start in goal and Darren Raddysh finding his footing with his new team, before looking ahead to the Leafs' upcoming stretch on the road. Later, Ben and Brent debate what to do with McKenna as they team heads to Vegas to take on the Golden Knights tomorrow night.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Wednesday morning with a recap of the Maple Leafs' 5-4 win over the Predators in overtime. The guys break down Toronto's comeback after being down 3-0 in the second period, Gavin McKenna's milestone night recording his first point and goal, and Auston Matthews' four-point night capped off with the game-winning goal. After the break, the guys switch gears to MLB's playoffs to discuss the Padres winning Game 3 of the NLDS despite Mason Miller's absence, along Yoshinobu Yamamoto's dominant 10-strikeout performance to extend the Dodgers' lead over the Braves.  

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Frank Seravalli to discuss Gavin McKenna's slow start and debate whether there's any reason for concern, including if a move down to the third line makes sense or if fans need to stay patient with the young star. The guys also explore the likelihood of the Red Wings moving Simon Edvinsson and whether the Maple Leafs have the assets to make a deal. Plus, they react to Gary Bettman's latest comments on no-trade clauses. Later, Hal Gill (25:14) joins the show to share his perspective on McKenna's early struggles, how he overcame tough stretches during his career, the importance of chemistry between Darren Raddysh and Morgan Rielly, and his thoughts on Bettman's remarks.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode with more ahead of tonight's Maple Leafs-Predators clash to wrap up the homestand in Toronto. The boys discuss how the team should balance being patient with Gavin McKenna with securing early-season victories, William Nylander's confidence in the team's first overall pick, and where the 18-year-old best fits in the lineup. Later, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi stops by to chat about the Yankees' continual defensive miscues and debate if an ALDS sweep could be the final nail in the coffin for New York's core. Jon also touches on Freddy Peralta's bounce back with the Rays and the contention window for the Brewers, before airing his grievances with his hometown Red Wings.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday morning with a preview of tonight's Maple Leafs game against the Nashville Predators. The guys discuss why the fourth game of the season feels so important, gauge their concerns for the second line and Gavin McKenna, and debate where McKenna would thrive most in the lineup. They also take a moment to reflect on Alexander Ovechkin's announcement that this will be his last year, with thoughts on his career statistic and what his last game in Toronto might look like. After the break, the guys chat about the Yankees' error-filled Game 2 of the ALDS against the Rays, New York's trend for defensive mishaps, and Tampa Bay moving within one game of the ALCS. Ben and Brent wrap up the hour with their takeaways from the Falcons' runaway victory over the Saints on Monday Night Football and ask if there are too many penalties being called in the NFL right now.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the morning with Adnan Virk to break down the MLB Divisional Series. Are the Brewers finally breaking through? Can the Padres respond? Plus, the Dodgers' pitching management, Kyle Tucker's resurgence, Rays vs. Yankees, looming labour concerns, and Gavin McKenna's start to the season. Later, David Amber (23:52) joins to discuss the Maple Leafs' early return, Connor Hellebuyck's situation in Winnipeg, Edmonton's start, the Red Wings' struggles, McKenna's development, and how many Canadian teams could make the playoffs.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin the second hour alongside Charles Davis, CBS football analyst, to help recap Week 4 in the NFL! They break down the Panthers' upset win over the Lions last night and what it signals about each franchise's trajectory, the Patriots' timely win over the Bills, and the 4-0 Chiefs fueled by Kenneth Walker III out of the backfield. The guys also look under the hood at the undefeated 49ers, the up-and-down Rams, and the sinking Buccaneers. Later on, Ben and Brent switch gears to the NHL to gauge their concerns about Gavin McKenna's slow start in Toronto so far. Is it too early to start worrying about him? They wrap up with thoughts on the importance of Maple Leafs' power play unit amidst the team's low scoring pace to start the year.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off a new week with a look back on the Maple Leafs' loss to the Senators in the Battle of Ontario. The guys share what they've learned about the group through the first three games, debate whether the team's scoring struggles will persist, and gauge how much pressure is on Gavin McKenna to record his first point. They also touch on Auston Matthews' first goal of the season, along with Sergei Bobrovsky and Kirill Marchenko's first impressions in Toronto. After the break, the guys break down all the action from MLB's divisional round including the Brewers' 2-0 series lead on the Padres and the AL East battle between the Yankees and Rays, before wrapping up with some takeaways from Week 4 in the NFL.

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Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi close out the week with Leafs Hot Stove's Anthony Petrielli. They break down his early impressions of the Leafs, Easton Cowan's hot start and potential role, the ideal top-six forward group, and how to best maximize Gavin McKenna. They also discuss Morgan Rielly and Darren Raddysh's defensive struggles, the LTIR placements of Max Domi and Dakota Joshua, the Leafs' cap flexibility, and whether a second-line centre or top-four defenceman should be the priority. Later, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (28:33) joins the show to discuss the NHL's opening week, whether a shortened preseason is contributing to sloppy play, the Oilers under Mike Babcock, and Gary Bettman's comments on the growing number of no-movement clauses. They also explore how the next CBA could address the issue and whether teams can regain leverage in player negotiations.

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