Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begin Tuesday's final hour of The FAN Morning Show diving deeper into the Blue Jays signing of Anthony Santander with MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson. The trio discuss how much Santander moves the needle for Toronto in 2025, what he adds to the lineup, and the long-term value of the deal. Keegan also looks into what's next, their budget moving forward, Pete Alonso's fit and if he should now be the team's biggest priority, before sharing if the Jays are any closer to an extension for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Later on, former NHL scout and Sportsnet analyst, Jason Bukala joins the guys to break down the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over the Lightning (26:03). He shares what leaves him feeling optimistic from yesterday's game and what to make of the team's defensive pairings, before weighing in on Connor McDavid's suspension.

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Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off the second hour of the show taking a look at the Leafs' win over the Tampa Bay Lightning and asking if the Leafs now own the Lightning. The guys then get into what the ceiling for Auston Matthews' production is now that he looks fully healthy, does he have a signature goal? Sportsnet.ca’s Luke Fox (21:33) then joins the guys to share his thoughts on the Leafs' win yesterday. Luke also sheds some light on the relationship between Craig Berube & William Nylander and how they interact.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday morning recapping the Leafs' 5-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. What was their major takeaway from the performance? Do they think they are back after a tough stretch? Did they like the Leafs' special team's performance? What has the development of Matthew Knies been like to see, and what can he still become? The guys then break down the Blue Jays' addition of Anthony Santander and what it means for the lineup (35:19).

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Monday morning looking back on what happened with Rōki Sasaki this weekend alongside Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson Smith. They discuss just how big of a miss this was from the front office, why the Blue Jays picked up Myles Straw from the Guardians, and how the Blue Jays can pivot this offseason. Is the outrage justified? Does it mean anything that Bo Bichette was at the meeting to pitch Sasaki? Is there any chance Max Scherzer ends up a Blue Jay? Later, Jody Shelley, former NHLer turned analyst, helps set the stage for tonight's Leafs-Lightning clash (26:18). The trio dive into how William Nylander fits in Toronto's lineup, Ryan Reaves' surprising lack of fights this season, and who the top heavyweight currently is in the league.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning speak with former Leafs GM Gord Stellick about concerns over late starts, Joseph Woll, and the blue line. They also discuss Sheldon Keefe's recent comments, which mirror his past remarks. Later, Trey Wingo (22:51) joins to review the Divisional Round, addressing Lamar Jackson's role in the Ravens' loss, the impact on their championship window, and the referees' influence on the Chiefs' win. Trey shares his thoughts on Jayden Daniels, Jared Goff, and the futures of Detroit and the Eagles.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning analyze the Toronto Maple Leafs' comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens, discussing slow starts and whether they like the current process. They consider if there's a superstar better suited for Toronto than William Nylander, and share their thoughts on Joseph Woll's performance. Next, they review the Toronto Blue Jays' weekend and debate whether a recent desperate move was effective. They then shift to the NFL Divisional Round, questioning if Lamar Jackson is a playoff choker and how much blame he, versus Mark Andrews, deserves. Finally, they recap other game results and preview the upcoming conference finals (30:31).

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Daniele Franceschi goes into its final hour of the week with a look at the NHL standings and where the Maple Leafs fit in its landscape. ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski shares what’s led to the turnaround in New Jersey and the impact Sheldon Keefe has had, before discussing Alex Ovechkin’s chase of history and how best to celebrate it when it happens. Wysh, a diehard Mets fan, also gives his take on the Pete Alonso situation. Next up, Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff dives into the Canucks’ current problematic situation between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson, how it's been handled by Vancouver, and if its finally coming to a head with the site of Miller on the bench last night (26:37). The trio also take a deeper dive into Frank’s piece from this week on Kyle Dubas and his troublesome time so far in Pittsburgh; they take it a step back farther to his tenure in Toronto and if that should be viewed as a success in any facet.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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