The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the show with Sportsnet NHL insider Frank Seravalli, who breaks down Connor Hellebuyck's trade to New Jersey, the Devils' outlook with their new star netminder, and the latest NHL rumours surrounding Dylan Larkin, Zach Werenski, and more. Later, legendary football writer Peter King (24:34) joins the guys to discuss his new book, memorable stories from his decades covering the NFL, how the media landscape has changed, and his thoughts on the state of football today, including the legacy of Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode with a look at the Maple Leafs' biggest concerns following their 5-2 loss in Calgary. They begin with the goaltending and discuss what to make of Sergei Bobrovsky's start with Toronto, his long-term outlook in his age-38 season, if the team would benefit from a 50-50 tandem split, and if Anthony Stolarz is up for the challenge of taking on more of the workload. Will he get the start on Thursday? The guys also look at how Kirill Marchenko's injury will impact the top six and what it means for Gavin McKenna's usage moving forward. After the break, MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (23:35) stops by to chat about the Brewers' dominance to open up a 3-0 World Series lead. Jon shares his takeaways from the Fall Classic so far and reflects on what the league can learn from the Brew Crew, the resiliency of Milwaukee's roster, how this group will be remembered if they can seal the deal, and if this playoff run will have affect the impending CBA negations.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin today's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Calgary Flames. The guys examine what went wrong for the team last night, Sergei Bobrovsky's performance in goal, and his long-term viability as Toronto's go-to starter. They also chat about the Leafs' penalty trouble including Auston Matthews' costly delay-of-game call, Nick Paul and Easton Cowan both playing with passion, and Kirill Marchenko's early exit with a lower-body injury. After the break, the guys discuss the Brewers being on the brink of the franchise's first World Series title. Ben and Brent debate if Milwaukee has proven that they are the best team in baseball, the team's winning formula in the Fall Classic so far, and how the 2025 Blue Jays would stack up in comparison. The guys wrap up with thoughts on the Cowboys' victory over the Eagles to stay within range of the NFC East-leading Giants.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up Monday morning with Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala, who breaks down the Maple Leafs' impressive win over the Oilers, the team's evolving identity, blue-line outlook, goaltending split, and biggest roster needs. Later, Raptors Show co-host Blake Murphy (22:44) joins to discuss Toronto's loss without Kawhi, the offensive struggles that surfaced, Immanuel Quickley's role, and where the Raptors fit in the Eastern Conference picture. Plus, a look at the World Series as Milwaukee takes a 2-0 lead.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start the second hour alongside Charles Davis, CBS football analyst, to help recap Week 7 in the NFL! Together, they evaluate the Chiefs' loss to the Seahawks, the Rams' commanding win over the Raiders, the state of the AFC north, the sustainability of the Browns' 5-2 start, what to make of the Ravens and Bengals, and the Steelers' ceiling this year. The guys also take a closer look at NFC East ahead of tonight's Cowboys vs. Eagles matchup and debate if the Giants with JJ McCarthy at the helm can hang on to win the division. After the break, the guys chat about the Heritage Classic between the Canadiens and Jets, the Maple Leafs' potential "trap game" against Calgary tonight, how Darren Raddysh has fit in Toronto's lineup, and the biggest questions still surrounding the Buds early in the season.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this week with a look back on the Maple Leafs' dominant 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday. They discuss if this is best the group has looked all season, Auston Matthews rising to the occasion, and Anthony Stolarz's solid start in goal against the Oilers' high-powered offence. Does the team have more trust in him over Sergei Bobrovsky between the the pipes? The guys also touch on William Nylander's two-goal night and the team keeping their foot on the gas even with a large lead, before sharing their view on Connor Hellebuyck's trade to the Devils. After the break, Ben and Brent reflect on the Raptors' blowout loss to Timberwolves last night with Kawhi Leonard on the sidelines. They debate if the team can stay afloat without Kawhi on the floor and how Scottie Barnes can bounce back from his difficult night offensively, before wrapping up with thoughts on the Brewers' 2-0 lead in the World Series.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out the week with Leafs analyst Anthony Petrielli, breaking down Toronto’s three-game win streak, their high-octane style of play, the Matthews-less scoring outburst, and the early-season goalie picture. They also look ahead to a tough test in Edmonton. Later, MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (27:09) joins the show to preview the World Series, comparing both clubs’ lineups, pitching staffs, and championship chances while discussing what the matchup means for the game going forward.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this hour with a look ahead to the Maple Leafs' road trip to take on the Edmonton Oilers. They discuss Connor McDavid's point-scoring pace to start the season and the possibility of him reaching 200 points, how Toronto stacks up against the Oilers' squad, and if there's any lingering rivalry between Auston Matthews and McDavid. The guys also touch on Easton Cowan's ceiling and how he has managed to carve out such a significant role with the team. After the break, the guys welcome Tom Pelissero (24:11) of the Ringer and NFL on Netflix to help break down the Bears 30-24 victory over the Patriots to kick off Week 7. Together, they discuss if the Bears are serious Super Bowl contenders and the QB battle between Caleb Williams and Drake Maye, as well as the Eagles' management of Jalen Hurts' diagnosis, the race for the NFC East, and what to expect ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Friday morning with a recap of the Maple Leafs' 5-4 victory over the New York Rangers. The guys break down the team's performance over 60 minutes, how they secured the victory despite the iffy defensive showing, the depth pieces that stepped up, Sergei Bobrovsky's play in goal, and the bench’s reaction to Troy Stecher's game-winner. Does it feel like the passion has been fully restored to this team? After the break, the guys preview tonight's Raptors matchup against the Wizards with thoughts on how the team can shut down Anthony Davis and who will take on those matchups in non-Jakob Poeltl minutes. Ben and Brent wrap up with a look ahead to Game 1 of the World Series tonight!

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Alvin Williams to break down the Raptors' dominant season-opening win, the buzz around Kawhi Leonard’s return, rotation questions, and the team's biggest X-factors moving forward. Later, Joshua Kloke (24:58) joins to discuss Easton Cowan’s emergence, the Leafs’ identity through 11 games, and what John Tavares’ return could mean for the lineup. Plus, thoughts on Shohei Ohtani’s two-way future and the 76ers’ early-season outlook.

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