The FAN Morning Show

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the morning by welcoming on Sportsnet NHL insider Frank Seravalli. They discuss the Leafs losing Chris Tanev, whether the Leafs will look into the trade market for another defencemen, Auston Matthews' start so far and Dylan Larkin's reception in Montreal. After the break, the guys are joined by MLB Network host Adnan Virk (25:38) What has Adnan made of the start of the championship series, the Brewers approach against the Dodgers and whether this is almost a last dance for the Dodgers? They also touch on Vladdy's Lasik eye surgery and if it could lead to different results next year? The Guys close out the hour by setting up the Leafs final game of the road trip!
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin this episode alongside Charles Davis, CBS football analyst, to recap Week 5 in the NFL! Together, they break down the Bills' victory over the Rams on Monday night with thoughts on the sustainability of Buffalo's defense and if LA can stay afloat in the crowded NFC West. Charles also looks into the Commanders' late-game blunder against the Giants, if Drake Maye and the Patriots are returning to their Super Bowl form, whether the Raiders are for real, and the state of the AFC East heading into Week 6. After the break, Ben and Brent take a closer look at the what the Maple Leafs' lineup looked like without John Tavares, if a move to the wing would make sense, and if JT faces too much criticism for his play. The guys also chat about how Chris Tanev's injury handicaps Toronto's blue line going forward, the depth pieces that need to step up in his absence, and how long before reinforcements need to be considered.
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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off this episode with a look back on the Maple Leafs' 6-3 win against the Avalanche over the weekend. They reflect on the team's play over the course of the road trip, William Nylander’s hot start to the season, and how Jim Hiller is utilizing Auston Matthews to get this most out of him. They also touch on the team's play without John Tavares on Saturday, Sergei Bobrovsky's ability to make a big save in a big moment, and the level of concern surrounding Chris Tanev's latest injury. After the break, the guys take a look at the American and National League Championship Series. They break down how the Brewers jumped ahead to an 2-0 series lead over the Dodgers, how they can carry over that momentum on the road in Game 3, and how a Guardians vs. Brewers World Series would impact how the league views a potential salary cap. Ben and Brent wrap up with thoughts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr. undergoing laser eye surgery.
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Ben Ennis and Sho Alli begin the final hour with The Hockey News' Michael Traikos to assess the Leafs' performance in Vegas, the encouraging early returns from Toronto's revamped roster and reasons for cautious optimism. They discuss Gavin McKenna's adjustment to the NHL, Easton Cowan's breakout potential, Sergei Bobrovsky's early performances and John Tavares' evolving role. Later, Sportsnet's Alvin Williams (24:27) joins the guys to break down the Raptors' preseason, Kawhi Leonard's return and how he fits alongside the team's young core, the shifting Eastern Conference landscape and what realistic expectations should be for Toronto this season.

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Ben Ennis and Sho Alli welcome Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi to examine the Division Series, Cleveland's unconventional use of its starting rotation and bullpen, and whether this postseason's results could influence baseball's upcoming labour negotiations. They also discuss Davidi's latest reporting on how Kazuma Okamoto's success could help the Blue Jays attract coveted Japanese free agents, including Teruaki Sato and Kaima Taira, as Toronto prepares for a pivotal off-season. Later, NFL insider Tom Pelissero (28:07) joins the show to get everyone set for Week 5, beginning with Tampa Bay's surprising Thursday night victory over Dallas. He examines the Cowboys' struggles, the state of the NFC East, plus the latest injury developments around the league and the biggest storylines heading into Sunday's slate.
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