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The final hour of The FAN Morning Show takes some time to talk both Blue Jays and Maple Leafs figuring it out. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start with the Jays and what will determine how they approach the trade deadline this year; could they go on a run to make people believe they are contenders? B&B are joined by Sportsnet’s own Ben Nicholson-Smith to say what he is seeing especially out of stars Bo and Vlad Jr. that make it possible the team is on an upward trajectory. They also look at how far out the team would have to be to become "sellers" at the deadline and who would be on the market. Next the morning duo turn their attention to the NHL and bring on former pro, now host of the Dropping the Gloves’ podcast, John Scott. They get John’s outside perspective on the Leafs and how badly change is needed beyond the coach. He weighs in on who and what Toronto needs and just how much a coaching change could impact them. The trio also take time to look around the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs including how the Bruins aren’t that big and bad anymore and if the Canucks are just out-toughing the Oilers. Ben and Brent wrap up with some final thoughts on the Leafs' coaching search.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning dive into what the expectations are for Bo and Vladdy and how far they think they can carry this team. They also delve into how important it is for the pitching to keep being good and for role guys like Daulton Varsho to continue to contribute. Next, the morning duo turns their attention to the Maple Leafs and welcomes the Star contributor, Damien Cox (23:18). The trio gives their takeaways from Friday’s exec presser and how the reaming process may have now changed. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake!

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 Brent Gunning are re-united on The FAN Morning Show and start with manager John Schneider's comments after last night's win for in Baltimore. The guys dive into how both Vlad & Bo are now heating up and will show how far faith in this core will take the team. They also look at Jordan Romano taking on a larger role in leverage situations and if that’s out of necessity. Before the hour ends, they turn their attention to hockey as Ben gets a chance to weigh in on the Leafs press conference on Friday as well as the coaching change moving on from Sheldon Keefe (25:54).

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 Show’s final hour starts by diving into everything Blue Jays as they begin an important matchup against their A.L. East rivals, the Baltimore Orioles. Hosts Brent Gunning and Jesse Rubinoff delve into just what is at stake in this series with the division leaders this early in the season. Next, we head down to Edmonton to chat with Daily Faceoff NHL Insider, Frank Seravalli, about how the Canucks jumped out to a 2-1 lead in the series, along with what happened after the final whistle to Connor McDavid and if supplementary discipline will be given (26:37). Frank also weighs in on the Maple Leafs' search of a new head coach, the popular names on the table, and some of the awkward, but needed conversations TML execs need to have with some of their star players.

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.

On hour two of The FAN Morning Show Brent Gunning & Jesse Rubinoff start on who and when the next head coach will be named. They welcome into the mix former Leafs GM, no analyst and insider, Gord Stellick, for his take on who the frontrunners for the job are and who may make the most sense. Next, today’s morning duo takes a look around the rest of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a special focus on the Oilers-Canucks series including what happened after the final whistle last night. They also look at the NBA Draft Lottery, which the Atlanta Hawks won and where the Raptors fell sowill have to give up the pick (25:06). The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake!

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.

Brent Gunning is joined by guest host Jesse Rubinoff to kick off The FAN Morning Show and give some of their biggest takeaways from what they heard at Friday's Leafs end-of-season press conference. They also hit on Brendan Shanahan’s contract situation as well as the team’s coaching search and when they expect a new bench boss to be named. They end the hour with a quick dissection of the Blue Jays' weekend that saw some good and some bad (35:47).

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.