The FAN Morning Show

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli begin this episode alongside Gord Stellick, former Maple Leafs GM and friend of the show! They break down last night's season opener in Toronto with thoughts on how the new lineup is gelling together, Auston Matthews' early season form, and expectations for Willliam Nylander this year. The guys also look into where Easton Cowan fits best, early concerns with the pairing of Darren Raddysh and Morgan Reilly, and the Maple Leafs' playoff outlook. After the break, the guys look at how the rest of the action around the league unfolded including the Panthers' OT win over the reigning champs, the Bruins' shoutout victory against the Rangers, and Mike Babcock's first game behind the Oilers' bench. Brent and Sho wrap up this hour with more on the Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko trade and debate what Knies would have to become in order for the Leafs to regret the deal.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.

Brent Gunning and Sho Alli kick off Wednesday morning by recapping the Maple Leafs' 3-2 season-opening loss to the Montreal Canadiens. They discuss their biggest positives from the game, Auston Matthews' form to start the year, first impressions of the Leafs' new faces, and Gavin McKenna's NHL debut. The guys also chat about Darren Raddysh pairing up with Morgan Rielly on defence, Easton Cowan's ability to move up the lineup, and Sergei Bobrovsky's first action in the blue and white. After the break, the guys pivot to the first day of the MLB postseason and discuss how strange it is without the Blue Jays being involved, where the Red Sox stand following their blowout loss to the Yankees, and the keys to the White Sox' win on the road in Houston.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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning close out Tuesday morning with Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. They break down the Leafs' trade for Kirill Marchenko, whether the team is better today than yesterday, the reported buzz around Matthew Knies, Marchenko's extension, and what a rising salary cap could mean for Auston Matthews and future star contracts. They also discuss John Chayka's vision for the Leafs, how aggressive he could be moving forward, and the latest on Quinn Hughes and the Minnesota Wild. Later, Justin Bourne (24:32) joins the show to share his first impressions of the Marchenko deal, what the winger brings to Toronto, whether the Leafs have improved, and if they have enough blue-line depth. The conversation also covers Gavin McKenna's development path, the state of the bottom six, and Toronto's playoff outlook. Ben and Brent wrap up with their predictions for the Leafs' season.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.

On this edition of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning unveil their 2026-27 Toronto Maple Leafs season preview! They discuss what would quantify a successful season for this group, who will be the roster's biggest X-factor, the team's playoff potential, and how they stack up in the crowded Atlantic Division. Later, the guys welcome Sportsnet's Luke Fox to help break down the Leafs' blockbuster trade that sent Matthew Knies to Columbus for Kirill Marchenko. He questions what Marchenko brings to the table that Matthew Knies didn’t, and looks into why Knies was on the trade block in the first place. Outside of this move, Luke shares his expectations for the team this season, highlighting Sergei Bobrovsky's importance, the depth on the blue line, and what's on the horizon for John Chayka.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.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Tuesday morning by breaking down the Maple Leafs’ blockbuster trade for Kirill Marchenko. They discuss what Marchenko brings to the team, his fit alongside Auston Matthews, the cost of giving up Matthew Knies, and John Chayka’s approach in the trade market. The guys also look into Jack Roslovic’s situation, the NHL salary cap’s expected rise and what it could mean for the Leafs, and Marchenko’s extension. They close the hour with their takeaways from Raptors media day including Kawhi Leonard’s comments and expectations for the Raptors heading into the season.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.