
The FAN Drive Time
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Ben Ennis and Stephen Brunt run down the biggest stories of the day in sports.
The FAN Drive Time
13h ago
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show teeing up the Maple Leafs' schedule ahead into tonight's matchup against the Kraken. Sportsnet’s own Luke Fox joins the conversation to discuss Toronto's goaltending, the play of the top two lines, and some potential changes Head Coach Sheldon Keefe could make. Next, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith weighs in on the current structure of the Blue Jays' roster and the areas in needs of improvement, before digging into the latest rumours to separate fact from fiction (27:36). Good morning!
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The FAN Drive Time
14h ago
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show on the Maple Leafs with the Kraken in town tonight. The two debate on the goaltending situation, who should get these starts and if the organization should let one of them go on a run of games. Next, they check in with MLB insider Jon Morosi (9:39) of the MLB Network. They discuss the weak free agency class and which impactful players could potentially be on the trade block. The guys end the hour with their daily Wake and Rake! (39:08)
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The FAN Drive Time
14h ago
Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start talking about the Raptors' win over the Suns and whether this should be a trending topic. Next, they turn their attention to the Maple Leafs and look at the 20-ish game sample from this team so far this season and what realistic expectations should be for them to do the rest of the season. Lastly, the boys bring up the MLB offseason, with the weak free agency class, one name being brought up as possibly on the block is Juan Soto. B&B discusses the likelihood of him coming into the A.L. East (38:20).
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The FAN Drive Time
1d ago
On the final hour of today's FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning bring on Sportsnet NHL Insider and Stanley Cup champ, Nick Kypreos! He shares his thoughts on last night's win for the Maple Leafs including their toughness, the goaltending, the new line combos, and the job ahead for Sheldon Keefe. Later on, the morning duo are joined by Jason Gregor, host of The Jason Gregor Show and DFO Rundown podcasts and also uncle of the last night's shootout hero, Noah Gregor (26:42)! They discuss his nephew’s first year with the Maple Leafs, before focusing in on how the Edmonton Oilers turned ..read more
The FAN Drive Time
1d ago
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show focusing on the Maple Leafs' slow start in last night's playoff rematch against the Panthers. Soon after, the fellas turn their attention to the Blue Jays to chat about the reports surfacing of the team fielding calls on Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Next up Sportsnet’s own Michael Grange stops by for his thoughts on last night's Raptors loss to Brooklyn, the current direction of the team, and the NBA’s In-Season Tournament as a whole (26:20). Ben and Brent end the hour with their daily Wake and Rake!
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The FAN Drive Time
1d ago
Brent Gunning and Ben Ennis kick off today's episode of The FAN Morning Show with a look back on yesterday's lengthy shootout victory for the Toronto Maple Leafs on the shoulders of Joseph Woll and Noah Gregor! The guys share their experience being in attendance last night, as well as some takeaways including the goaltending, the role players, yet another slow start, and the post game comments from coaches on both sides. Later, Brent and Ben get into the Chicago Blackhawks' decision to terminate Corey Perry's contract, before switching to the hardcourt to discuss the Raptors' loss in their fin ..read more
The FAN Drive Time
3d ago
On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning and Ben Ennis tee up the Maple Leafs' upcoming matchup with the Panthers with radio broadcaster and former NHLer, Bill Lindsay! They focus in on how both teams have changed since their meeting in second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs last year, before reacting live to Patrick Kane's singing with the Detroit Red Wings. Later on, Peter King of NBC Sports stops by to put a bow on Week 12 in the NFL, before looking ahead to what this week's schedule has in store (23:28). Ben and Brent close with some final thoughts on Tiger Woods and Gradey Dick ..read more
The FAN Drive Time
3d ago
Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning re-set on the Maple Leafs and how they look at the quarter point of the season. Next, they turn their attention to the Florida Panthers who come to town after a tension filled game with the Senators last night. They welcome on Toronto Star writer and Leafs author, Damien Cox (25:15) to get his talk on this season’s team and if they are currently underperforming. The trio also start the discussion on this year’s Northern Star Award for Canada’s athlete of 2023. The guys end the hour with their daily Wake and Rake!
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The FAN Drive Time
3d ago
Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start with the Leafs and break down some of the things they heard from both, Brad Treliving and Sheldon Keefe, including their assessment of the team at around the quarter poll of the season, the lines begin shuffled, some of the offseason moves that were made and how they’ve worked out. Later, the guys tackle the Monday Nighter being won by field goals and the big coaching decision in Carolina (37:09).
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The FAN Drive Time
3d ago
Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show addressing their concerns for the Maple Leafs' lack of regulation wins so far this season. Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider at Daily Faceoff, stops by to share his take on the Blue and White, before getting into the Oilers and Blackhawks' current situations. Later on, Sportsnet's own Alvin Williams checks in to discuss the Raptors' struggles from the free throw line, the team's performance in close games, and Scottie Barnes' third year in the league (26:45). Ben and Brent wrap the show with some final NFL thoughts including how th ..read more