The final hour of The FAN Morning Show arrives as Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning welcome in Sportsnet hockey analyst, Jason Bukala. Ben, Brent and Jason dig into more 4 Nations Face-Off topics including concerns in the Canadian crease, the pressure on USA’s Connor Hellebuyck despite entering the tournament at the peak of his powers, and a year that hasn’t gone exactly to plan for Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks. Afterwards, Bill Daly, Deputy Commissioner of the NHL, joins the show to discuss excitement across the league to get 4 Nations Face-Off underway, the future of NHL sanctioned best-on-best tournaments, impacts of the rising salary cap, and 4 Nations as a trial for new ideas (18:10). Then, Henrik Lundqvist, Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender and NHL analyst on TNT, comes on the show to weigh in on Sweden’s chances against Canada, hype for the tournament in his home country, building chemistry with a brand new set of defencemen as a goaltender, and why recent success is just as important as Stanley Cup pedigree when assessing Jordan Binnington and Adin Hill (28:07).

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continue their 4 Nations Face-Off discussions. The duo theorizes worst-case scenarios for Team Canada and who the brunt of blame could fall on if the tournament doesn’t go to plan. Jon Morosi (24:09) of MLB Network and NHL Network joins the conversation. He breaks down the reasons for optimism and confidence within Team USA’s locker room, what winning a best-on-best tournament would mean to an American roster that doesn’t feature many Stanley Cup Champions. The trio shifts their attention to the Toronto Blue Jays, if they’re still engaged on free agent third baseman Alex Bregman, and the latest on contract negotiations between Toronto and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin debating whether Jordan Binnington is the right choice as Canada’s game 1 starter, how Team Canada is perceived by other hockey countries including those not in the tournament, which 4 Nations Face-Off rules should be adopted full-time in the NHL, and the importance of Canada dictating pace of play against Sweden. Afterwards, B&B reviewed the Toronto Raptors win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night. They reflect on the Joel Embiid era in Philly and question if now is the best time to pull the plug on ‘the process’. Ben and Brent close the hour by analyzing Brandon Ingram’s three-year, $120-million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors (29:57).

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The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Tuesday with the focus squarely on the best-on-best tournament that starts tomorrow. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning dive deeper into Canada’s roster and who has the most to benefit from the national team's success. The hosting duo welcome on Sportsnet’s Ryan Dixon to weigh in on Team Canada's superstars who can build their legacies, especially Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon. The trio dissect the lines, the special teams units and which players could really benefit from this setting. Is it Canada’s only Maple Leaf on their roster? Next, the boys continue their preview of the 4 Nations Face-Off with Frank Seravalli of Daily Face-Off (26:13). After the Philly native tells us about his experience watching the Eagles' Super Bowl win, Frank lays out the tournament favourites and underdogs, and questions if NHL success could be the difference maker in international play.

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In hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss Jalen Hurts' current QB ranking and what the Chiefs need to do to return to the Super Bowl next season. They also explore the implications of the 4 Nations tournament for Maple Leafs fans, considering the performance of Toronto's stars on different teams. Questions arise about Marner's potential synergy with McDavid, Auston Matthews' role with Team USA, and Willy's prospects against top competition. To wrap up, they chat with NFL on CBS' Charles Davis about takeaways from the Super Bowl and the future for both teams involved (31:13).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off The FAN Morning Show excited about Team Canada after their first practice, featuring captain Sidney Crosby. They discuss surprising line combinations, the potential impact on player legacies, and the importance of goaltending. They also consider whether this is a buildup for next year's Olympics. Later, they touch on Luka Doncic’s Lakers debut and how Dallas fans are adjusting to life without him (36:55).

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The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Monday and Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning dissect the Eagles' victory at Super Bowl LIX and discuss if their performance is an indication that they will be the next dominating team in the NFL for years to come. The hosts welcome on Trey Wingo, host of the Alternate Routes podcast, to look into what helped Philly win in such a commanding way, how they managed to make Patrick Mahomes and company so uncomfortable throughout the game, if Kansas City will make another Super Bowl soon or if other AFC teams aren’t as intimidated by them after this game. Later, the boys check in with friend of the show, Adnan Virk of MLB Network, NHL Network, and Prime Monday Night Hockey (30:48). The longtime E-A-G-L-E-S fan gives his recount of the big game and shares if he was surprised watching “his” team dominate the game like they did, as well as if they could be the next dynasty in the NFL.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Maple Leafs' recent loss to the Canucks before the 4 Nations tournament break. They are joined by former Leafs GM and current analyst Gord Stellick to analyze concerns about the team's offence and the performance of players like Max Domi and Morgan Rielly. They also explore the potential boost for the Leafs from their superstars representing different countries and how it might impact the NHL playoffs. In the second half, the hosts discuss the Super Bowl, assessing if the Eagles' win stands out, the implications of the Chiefs' loss for next season, and the possibilities for a three-peat in any sport (23:29).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning analyze the Eagles' dominant victory over the Chiefs in the Super Bowl, highlighting their formidable defense that limited Patrick Mahomes and raised questions about Mahomes' standing alongside Brady. They also evaluate Jalen Hurts' ranking among quarterbacks and discuss the Leafs' recent loss to the Canucks, which ended their perfect road trip before the 4 Nations break. The duo touches on Quinn Hughes' withdrawal from the Team USA tournament and anticipates Sidney Crosby's decision for Canada (36:47).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up this week on The FAN Morning Show looking at the trade deadlines in both the NHL and NBA. The hosts start on the hockey side and give reasons why perhaps this should be the season the Leafs truly go all-in. Frank Seravalli, Daily Faceoff insider, stops by to share his take on this year’s upcoming deal day. They dive into the big names available, what teams could make the difference in the trade market, and why teams like Toronto and Winnipeg should be looking to do what they can to chase the Stanley Cup. In the final block of the week, B&B are joined by Sportsnet's own Michael Grange to help dissect what the Raptors did before yesterday’s NBA trade deadline (29:15). The trio talk through if Toronto is better today, how it all fits and what the timeline of the current “rebuild” is.

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