The FAN Morning Show

Start your day with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning in the mornings! The guys tackle everything Toronto sports and beyond live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am ET.

The FAN Morning Show is a sports podcast hosted by Sportsnet, with 600 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sportsnet hosts The FAN Morning Show, a sports show with 600 episodes published.

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  Early Leafs Takeaways with Anthony Petrielli & Greg Wyshynski

  Oct 2, 202648 min

  Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi close out the week with Leafs Hot Stove's Anthony Petrielli. They break down his early impressions of the Leafs, Easton Cowan's hot start and potential role, the ideal top-six forward group, and how to best maximize Gavin McKenna. They also discuss Morgan Rielly and Darren Raddysh's defensive struggles, the LTIR placements of Max Domi and Dakota Joshua, the Leafs' cap flexibility, and whether a second-line centre or top-four defenceman should be the priority. Later, ESPN's Greg Wyshynski (28:33) joins the show to discuss the NHL's opening week, whether a shortened preseason is contributing to sloppy play, the Oilers under Mike Babcock, and Gary Bettman's comments on the growing number of no-movement clauses. They also explore how the next CBA could address the issue and whether teams can regain leverage in player negotiations. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  NHL’s Problem With No Movement Clauses + Tom Pelissero Previews Week 4

  Oct 2, 202647 min

  Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi begin this episode with thoughts on NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman's comments about no-move clauses. The guys discuss the inherent issues with the clause and debate how the league can remedy the problem moving forward. After the break, the guys welcome Tom Pelissero, NFL insider for Netflix and The Ringer, to help set up Week 4! He breaks down the Browns' big win over the Steelers, the sustainability of Cleveland's success, why the Vikings gave up on JJ McCarthy, and Cam Ward's sophomore season in Tennessee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Matthew Knies Shines in Debut + MLB Wild Card Round Wraps Up

  Oct 2, 202652 min

  Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi kick off Friday morning with a look back on Matthew Knies' impressive debut for the Blue Jackets last night. They debate if the Maple Leafs should have any buyers remorse following the trade, whether he's in a better place to succeed in Columbus, and if this could be a rare win-win trade for both teams. The guys also chat about Max Domi and Dakota Joshua hitting LTIR, options for the additions salary cap space, and Saturday's Battle of Ontario. They also take a look around the league to discuss the Oilers' 9-7 win over the Canucks and the impact of Aleksander Barkov's injury. After the break, Brent and Daniele break down all the action from MLB's Wild Card round, before wrapping up this hour with takeaways from the Browns' win over the Steelers. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Taking Stock of the Leafs & What's Next for the Blue Jays

  Oct 1, 202647 min

  Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Damien Cox to discuss the Maple Leafs' first two games, Easton Cowan's fit, Jim Hiller's early impact, and the team's chances of finally finding playoff success. They also examine Anthony Stolarz's importance and Matthew Schaefer's impressive start with the Islanders. Later, Shi Davidi (25:04) breaks down Ross Atkins' season-ending remarks, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s struggles, Ernie Clement's role, and the Blue Jays' offseason plans. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Leafs Early Season Observations with Jason Bukala

  Oct 1, 202648 min

  Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the second hour with more from the Maple Leafs' victory over the Islanders. The guys evaluate the state of the top six, the best lineup fits for Easton Cowan and Gavin McKenna, how the defensive pairing are shaping up, and what this group can add to make them better. They also take a moment to chat about former NHL coach Mike Tomlin's expansive Minecraft city. After the break, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala shares his view on the Maple Leafs' first two games including the forward group's early returns, Kirill Marchenko's first impressions, and the ideal split to maximize Anthony Stolarz's game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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