The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi analyze the NFL's divisional matchups with Charles Davis from NFL on CBS, NFL Network, and Westwood One. They discuss the Chiefs' status as favorites, their motivation to secure a third consecutive championship, the matchup between the leading MVP candidates, and the potential for upsets. Later, they shift to the Blue Jays' offseason, featuring insights from Rob Longley (29:09) of the Toronto Sun and Postmedia. Longley discusses the Jays' recent actions, their struggle to attract top players, and the prospects of adding Pete Alonso to boost their offseason efforts.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.

Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi start by apologizing to William Nylander, who responded to his “What's the big deal” comment with a standout performance, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime. They discuss whether Auston Matthews makes the offence mediocre or exceptional, and evaluate Fraser Minten’s potential while John Tavares is injured. They also reflect on Sheldon Keefe's and Kyle Dubas' time in Toronto. Later, they cover Roki Sasaki's MLB team decision and whether Pete Alonso could be a fit for the Blue Jays, given reports linking him to Toronto as the Mets move in another direction (32:29).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.

The FAN Morning with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continues into its final hour looking ahead to the Maple Leafs' clash against the New Jersey Devils and their former coach Sheldon Keefe. Could tonight's game inspire a slumping Leafs team to play better? Former NHLer and Sportsnet’s own Luke Gazdic shares his thoughts on what he’s seen from Toronto as of late, along with how good this team is compared to the Eastern Conference and rest of the NHL. The trio also dive into players’ recent postgame comments, if more accountability has to happen on their part or if its simply a matter of the media game. Later, the hosts head to Columbus to check in with another former hockey pro, now NHL Network analyst, Jason Demers (22:55). The trio dissect how certain coaches use public criticism to call out their poorly performing players, where in other markets that seems taboo. They get into the differences in coaches and captains around the league, as well as how some young stars are handled as they integrated into the pros. 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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning return to discussing the NHL, focusing on a coach who publicly criticized his players for needing improvement. They compare this to Leafs coach Craig Berube's approach during tough games and question if Toronto coaches are hesitant to call out players. The hosts then shift to the Blue Jays, welcoming baseball insider Shi Davidi (26:02). They discuss the Jays being in the final three for Roki Sasaki, the factors behind the team's pitch, and the potential benefits over the competition. They also talk about the risk of signing Jeff Hoffman and what the Mets' interest in Vlad Guerrero Jr. might imply.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.