Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Monday morning looking back on what happened with Rōki Sasaki this weekend alongside Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson Smith. They discuss just how big of a miss this was from the front office, why the Blue Jays picked up Myles Straw from the Guardians, and how the Blue Jays can pivot this offseason. Is the outrage justified? Does it mean anything that Bo Bichette was at the meeting to pitch Sasaki? Is there any chance Max Scherzer ends up a Blue Jay? Later, Jody Shelley, former NHLer turned analyst, helps set the stage for tonight's Leafs-Lightning clash (26:18). The trio dive into how William Nylander fits in Toronto's lineup, Ryan Reaves' surprising lack of fights this season, and who the top heavyweight currently is in the league.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning speak with former Leafs GM Gord Stellick about concerns over late starts, Joseph Woll, and the blue line. They also discuss Sheldon Keefe's recent comments, which mirror his past remarks. Later, Trey Wingo (22:51) joins to review the Divisional Round, addressing Lamar Jackson's role in the Ravens' loss, the impact on their championship window, and the referees' influence on the Chiefs' win. Trey shares his thoughts on Jayden Daniels, Jared Goff, and the futures of Detroit and the Eagles.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning analyze the Toronto Maple Leafs' comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens, discussing slow starts and whether they like the current process. They consider if there's a superstar better suited for Toronto than William Nylander, and share their thoughts on Joseph Woll's performance. Next, they review the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend and debate whether a recent desperate move was effective. They then shift to the NFL Divisional Round, questioning if Lamar Jackson is a playoff choker and how much blame he, versus Mark Andrews, deserves. Finally, they recap other game results and preview the upcoming conference finals (30:31).

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi goes into its final hour of the week with a look at the NHL standings and where the Maple Leafs fit in its landscape. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski shares what’s led to the turnaround in New Jersey and the impact Sheldon Keefe has had, before discussing Alex Ovechkin’s chase of history and how best to celebrate it when it happens. Wysh, a diehard Mets fan, also gives his take on the Pete Alonso situation. Next up, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff dives into the Canucks’ current problematic situation between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson, how it's been handled by Vancouver, and if its finally coming to a head with the site of Miller on the bench last night (26:37). The trio also take a deeper dive into Frank’s piece from this week on Kyle Dubas and his troublesome time so far in Pittsburgh; they take it a step back farther to his tenure in Toronto and if that should be viewed as a success in any facet.

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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi analyze the NFL's divisional matchups with Charles Davis from NFL on CBS, NFL Network, and Westwood One. They discuss the Chiefs' status as favorites, their motivation to secure a third consecutive championship, the matchup between the leading MVP candidates, and the potential for upsets. Later, they shift to the Blue Jays' offseason, featuring insights from Rob Longley (29:09) of the Toronto Sun and Postmedia. Longley discusses the Jays' recent actions, their struggle to attract top players, and the prospects of adding Pete Alonso to boost their offseason efforts.

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Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi start by apologizing to William Nylander, who responded to his “What's the big deal” comment with a standout performance, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. They discuss whether Auston Matthews makes the offence mediocre or exceptional, and evaluate Fraser Minten’s potential while John Tavares is injured. They also reflect on Sheldon Keefe's and Kyle Dubas' time in Toronto. Later, they cover Roki Sasaki's MLB team decision and whether Pete Alonso could be a fit for the Blue Jays, given reports linking him to Toronto as the Mets move in another direction (32:29).

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The FAN Morning with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continues into its final hour looking ahead to the Maple Leafs' clash against the New Jersey Devils and their former coach Sheldon Keefe. Could tonight's game inspire a slumping Leafs team to play better? Former NHLer and Sportsnet’s own Luke Gazdic shares his thoughts on what he’s seen from Toronto as of late, along with how good this team is compared to the Eastern Conference and rest of the NHL. The trio also dive into players’ recent postgame comments, if more accountability has to happen on their part or if its simply a matter of the media game. Later, the hosts head to Columbus to check in with another former hockey pro, now NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (22:55). The trio dissect how certain coaches use public criticism to call out their poorly performing players, where in other markets that seems taboo. They get into the differences in coaches and captains around the league, as well as how some young stars are handled as they integrated into the pros.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning return to discussing the NHL, focusing on a coach who publicly criticized his players for needing improvement. They compare this to Leafs coach Craig Berube's approach during tough games and question if Toronto coaches are hesitant to call out players. The hosts then shift to the Blue Jays, welcoming baseball insider Shi Davidi (26:02). They discuss the Jays being in the final three for Roki Sasaki, the factors behind the team's pitch, and the potential benefits over the competition. They also talk about the risk of signing Jeff Hoffman and what the Mets' interest in Vlad Guerrero Jr. might imply.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Maple Leafs on game day, focusing on injury updates for Jake McCabe and John Tavares. They also preview the game against the Devils, considering former coach Sheldon Keefe's return to Toronto and how he's viewed since his departure. Later, they shift to the Blue Jays, analyzing comments from new signing Jeff Hoffman and reports of the Mets showing interest in Vladimir Guerrero Jr (29:49).

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The FAN Morning Show continues into its final hour with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning talking about the Maple Leafs who, despite this recent slide, still lead the Atlantic. Should expectations now be that they win the division, or has their recent play called that into question? The hosts discuss before bringing on longtime Toronto Star contributor, the “Leafs historian" Damien Cox. The trio debate the difference in this team and past iterations under other coaches. Are they tougher or more defensive? Are the less fun to watch? Does this make us believe they’ll have more playoff success this season? Next up, another friend of the show, Adnan Virk of MLB Network, NHL Network & Prime Monday Night Hockey, stops by (28:58)! They dive into the Maple Leafs upcoming schedule, before switching gears to the MLB offseason, the Blue Jays being in the final mix for Roki Sasaki, and if there’s a future for Bo Bichette in Toronto.

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