Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Maple Leafs' matchup against the Flames in Calgary, where key figures Chris Tanev and Brad Treliving spent significant parts of their careers. They reflect on the differences from last year’s encounter and whether any lingering tensions exist between the teams. The hosts also cover important TML topics, including Marner's maintenance day and commitment to Canada’s 4 Nations FaceOff, strategies for Max Domi and Morgan Rielly, and the goaltending situation with Woll’s recent performance and Anthony Stolarz's impending return. In the latter part of the episode, they touch on NFL trade rumors and speculate on potential NBA Deadline surprises (29:03).

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The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Monday with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning revisiting Saturday's great game between the Maple Leafs and Oilers. No matter who won, it was a fun, exciting game, and the hosts wonder why a matchup like that isn’t featured more league-wide. B&B welcome on Sportsnet’s own David Amber, host of Wednesday Night Hockey, for his thoughts on what makes it such a great battle, if the current playoff format hinders us from getting more of these, and why Toronto vs. Edmonton is the Stanley Cup Final we should all be rooting for. Later, the trio discuss the rising tensions ahead of the 4 Nations Face-Off, especially with the recent trend of National Anthem booing. Today’s show wraps up alongside Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times to TRY to help understand the Luka Dončić trade to the Lakers, how it even came to be, and how it will affect each franchise moving forward (31:25).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning preview Toronto's participation in the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament with former Leafs GM Gord Stellick. They discuss standout players, goaltending issues, and line adjustments as the break approaches. The trio also addresses the trend of booing the U.S. Anthem in Canada and wraps up with insights on the NHL Salary Cap increase and its impact on contracts, before touching on who might be having a tough Monday (32:29).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss the Maple Leafs' thrilling win against the Oilers, highlighted by Joseph Woll's standout performance. They explore the implications of Anthony Stolarz's upcoming return and debate whether Toronto-Edmonton matchups are the most exciting of the season. The duo also examines the Vancouver Canucks' trade of JT Miller to the New York Rangers and its impact on the Eastern Conference. In the latter half of the hour, they tackle the shocking trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the L.A. Lakers (28:22).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up this week on The FAN Morning Show diving deeper into the Blue Jays signing of Max Scherzer. The pair discuss what he brings to the club, the competitiveness and fire the sure ballot Hall of Famer brings with him, and what other Jays players from the past could match his intensity. Former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet analyst, Joe Siddall, stops by to share his thoughts on Toronto’s offseason as a whole. Joe shares why fans should be excited to watch "Mad Max" pitch for their team and if the move helps the Jays meet their offseason expectations. Later, former MLB GM and current MLB Network Radio analyst, Jim Duquette, offers his take on how this came together, what the signing means for the Jays and where they fit in the landscape of the American League (27:35). The trio also dive into Pete Alonso's free agency and what's to come, especially with Scott Boras driving the negotiations.

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start hour two with the Blue Jays signing Max Scherzer.  The hosts give their take as to why Scherzer chose Toronto and if him signing to the Jays affects the league's perception of the organization. The twosome then welcomes MLB & Jays Insider, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet for his thoughts on the signing and where it leaves the team heading into spring training. In the backend of the hour, the morning duo are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (28:55) of Daily Face Off to talk some hockey and if we truly are in trade season.

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning break down the  Blue Jays inking Max Scherzer to a 1-year, $15.5M deal. The hosts give their take on what adding the 3x Cy Young Award Winner, 2x World Series champion & 8x All-Star to Toronto’s roster means. It evolves into a discussion on the Jays offseason and how its viewed. In the back end of the hour, the morning duo hit on some hockey: they dive into Marc-Andre Fleury’s final game in Montreal, the letters being handed out for 4 Nations Face-Off squads and what Auston Matthews’ getting the C for Team USA means (28:49).

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The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of “baby Friday” with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continuing the Maple Leafs discussion alongside former NHLer and Sportsnet’s own, Luke Gazdic! The trio dive into this latest Leafs slide to evaluate the lack of scoring, the urgency from the group, and if this team will be happy to get out on the road in the midst of the losing. Luke also helps to tee up Saturday’s showdown with Connor McDavid and the Oilers on Hockey Night in Canada, before sharing his take on Brandon Saad's potential fit for either team. Later, MLB Network’s Adnan Virk hops aboard to chat about the Chiefs being viewed as the villains heading into this Super Bowl (24:43). After Adnan, a noted Eagles fan, shares his take on the championship rematch from two years ago, he turns his attention to baseball. They discuss if the Dodgers, after their ample spending the last two offseasons, are now seen as MLB’s ‘evil empire’ and what the bar for them this season should be.
 

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning get into how Toronto no longer sits atop the Atlantic and if not clinching first place in the division, could be a major misstep and missed opportunity this year. The morning duo then welcome in Sportsnet’s own, also weekly the Star Contributor, Stanley Cup Champ, Nick Kypreos (25:20) for his thoughts on what he saw from the team last night and where they are overall. They also dive into his latest trade board and who is out there that can help their scoring needs.

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning broke down another Leafs loss last night at home. That’s another three-game slide for Toronto and the host's debate if this is still “not a big deal”. B&B go deep into how the team’s lack of ability to score is on full display again in the 3-1 defeat as is their lack of a power play. At the back end of the hour, the morning duo go around the horn on a few topics like a Jays’ AL East rival beating them and making a potential good bargain signing; the Raptors eating up on the NBA’s worst and if the league should look at punishing their non-competitive teams (32:01).

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