The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Thursday with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continuing to look ahead to the NHL trade deadline. The hosts dig in on the Canadian teams specifically and what they can do to bolster their lineups in order to bring Lord Stanley back north of the border. Luke Gazdic, former NHLer and current Sportsnet analyst, weighs in on if his former team in Edmonton could be looking to upgrade between the pipes with someone like Jordan Binnington, or just ride it out with the two netminders who got them to the Final last year. The trio also look into what the league-leading Jets need in their pursuit of a Cup, along with the Maple Leafs' decisions ahead of March 7th. Later on, Adnan Virk of MLB Network, NHL Network and Amazon Monday Night Hockey, checks in on Blue Jays spring training (21:57). He chats about Bo Bichette's expectations and the possibility of the team extending their shortstop, before shifting gears to discuss if hockey is having a moment south of the border after the 4 Nations, the attempt to ban the ‘tush push’ in the NFL, and of course, the approaching Oscars. 

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the upcoming trade deadline, focusing on Toronto GM Brad Treliving's options. They analyze his past strategies and consider whether he's likely to make bold moves or adopt a conservative approach, especially with the team under pressure for a deep playoff run. The hosts explore a potential trade for Mikko Rantanen and whether the Oilers might seek a goaltender like Jordan Binnington. They are joined by Nick Kypreos (26:13), a Stanley Cup winner and Sportsnet analyst, who shares insights on when and why Toronto should aggressively target Rantanen, suggesting it could lead to a playoff audition between him and Mitch Marner.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning provide team injury updates, starting with positive news about D-man Chris Tanev's signing and its value as the cap rises. They also touch on six "healthy" Leafs who had maintenance days and how workloads are managed down the stretch for division wins. The hosts consider Nick Kypreos's suggestion that the Leafs should pursue Mikko Rantanen if Carolina looks to move him. In the latter part of the hour, they discuss Scottie Barnes' latest injury and Bo Bichette's interesting quotes to Shi Davidi regarding the Blue Jays (31:18).

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The FAN Morning Show rolls on with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning taking a closer look at the NHL schedule and how poised the Maple Leafs are to win the Atlantic Division. The hosts welcome Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff ahead of the trade deadline to discuss what teams could be looking to upgrade, what names stand out on the trade board, and how Toronto factors in. Later, Ben and Brent dive deeper into the state of the Leafs with Sportsnet's own Luke Fox, who has adopted Boston as his new home in the past week (26:18). They reflect on last night’s overtime victory with thoughts on Mitch Marner’s continued great play post-4 Nations, the possible injuries Toronto suffered, the blueline's off night, and Anthony Stolarz' strong performance despite giving up four goals. The latter three topics lead the trio to discuss the fast approaching trade deadline and what the team could use to make sure they are equipped for a deep playoff run.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss Mitch Marner's performance post-4 Nations tournament and whether his current momentum will carry into the playoffs. They also touch on Auston Matthews' injury effects and fan perceptions of both him and Marner. The duo examines Toronto's impressive stats when scoring 4+ goals and the impact of power-play goals. They address former captain John Tavares' desire for a contract extension and its priority for the Leafs. In the second half, they pivot to baseball with MLB Network's Jon Morosi (26:39) to discuss expectations for Max Scherzer, his rivalry with Justin Verlander, and the lack of extension talks for Bo Bichette.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss Mitch Marner's OT winner and his strong performance at TD Garden. They analyze the game, highlighting the solid play of Stolarz, Rielly, and Robertson, while noting Matthews’ struggles and potential injuries to Tanev and Nylander. The duo also reflects on the Leafs' recent success, winning 6 of 7 games, and the upcoming return of Järnkrok. In the latter part of the hour, they shift to the Blue Jays, focusing on Max Scherzer’s debut and his comments about ABS, before looking at the Raptors' remaining schedule and the possibility of resting some players (34:16).

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The FAN Morning Show rolls on with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning turning their attention to the NHL regular season, the upcoming schedule and the standings down the home stretch. The hosts check in with Sportsnet’s own David Amber, who took in the 4 Nations Face-Off live, to talk about the hangover from the tournament and how to refocus on regular season play. The trio also dive into the upcoming trade deadline and discuss which teams could be looking to add, the most impactful players on the market, and what to expect from the Maple Leafs and what Brad Treliving. Next, the boys head to Boston in anticipation of tonight’s Bruins-Leafs game and connect with Billy Jaffe of NESN and NHL Network (31:26). He tees up the battle at TD Garden, before looking into the Bruins' injury issues, what moves are on the table, and what it would take to get Brad Marchand out of Boston.

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss the approaching trade deadline, beginning with the Oilers and their concerns about Stuart Skinner. Could they seek goaltending help from Toronto? They also explore the possibility of another Mikko Rantanen trade if Carolina can’t re-sign him by March 7. In the latter part of the show, they shift to baseball and spring training in Florida, chatting with former MLB catcher Erik Kratz (25:48) about the Yankees lifting their facial hair policy and the motivation of Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette in their final year before free agency.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Boston Bruins ahead of their matchup, focusing on Brad Marchand's comments on the upcoming NHL trade deadline. Will the Bruins become sellers, and should Toronto consider Marchand? They also analyze Auston Matthews' role as TML captain as the playoffs approach, questioning whether he feels extra motivation following the 4 Nations. In the second half, they shift gears to the Blue Jays, exploring their hitting philosophy under new management (32:52).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Monday on The FAN Morning Sow discussing Alex Steeves' opportunity with the Maple Leafs right now after his strong stretch of play with the Marlies. Joshua Kloke of The Athletic joins the show to share his thoughts on Steeves' play through his first two games, who else the team has stashed down in the AHL, and how this helps the team going into the trade deadline. Later on, Rob Longley of the Toronto Sun stops by to chat about the start of Blue Jays Spring Training (25:57)! Rob dives into his biggest takeaways from Dunedin including if Orelvis Martinez could find his way onto the Major League roster, expectations for Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in their potential final years with the club, and more!

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