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The final hour of the FAN MORNING SHOW turns its attention back to the Stanley Cup Final as hosts Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning discuss what they expect in Edmonton Friday night and who faces the most pressure in the pivotal Game 6. They enlist the help of TVA Sports’ Renaud Lavoie who is covering the series (5:20). The trio discuss how the momentum has shifted in the series; the dominance of Connor McDavid and the great play of Evan Bouchard that has brought the Oilers back to life. They also take some time to discuss Leon Draisaitl’s future in Edmonton as well as the deals that were made yesterday in the NHL that involved some noticeable names. In the back half of the hour, the morning duo switch gears back to MLB and the Jays bringing on Adnan Virk of MLB Network. The trio dive into the Jays and realistic expectations for them this season (28:50). They look at an issue around the Majors -- middling non-competitive teams that believe they have a chance and how that affects the trade market before the deadline.

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The FAN Morning Show goes into its second hour with Canadian national teams being a major topic. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning start off with the NBA and recent comments by agent Rich Paul about how interested Masai Ujiri is on Bronny James. B&B discuss if this is just trying to drum up more interest in his client, or if they believe there is truth to it, as well as the upside of selecting him in the upcoming NBA Draft. The hosts welcome on Sportsnet’s own Michael Grange to get his thoughts on the matter and the Raptors' off-season (9:23). The trio dive into some takeaways from the NBA Finals, before looking into the Canadian men’s national basketball team and the Olympic roster that was announced yesterday; who made the cut, who missed out, the role certain players will need to play and the overall expectations for this squad should be ahead of camp. Next the morning pair turn their attention to the pitch and bring on James Sharman of the Footy Prime podcast to look at Copa America 2024 getting underway today and Canada’s men’s national team who face off against World Cup “holder” Argentina later today (26:32). They get into the Canadian program with a new head coach and captain; what both bring with them to this team and what we should expect from them. The trio dive into the growth of the program as a whole; getting the momentum moving forward again especially after what some deemed a disappointing World Cup performance. The hour ends with the daily Wake and Rake looking at that big match tonight and some Stanley Cup odds.

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The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning starts the day looking at the Blue Jays' latest loss at the hands of the Boston Red Sox to complete the three-game sweep. The pair chat about their feelings surrounding this team; is it time to accept that the Jays just aren't good enough to compete? They discuss the difference they feel when watching the “call-ups” play as opposed to some of Toronto's struggling veterans, before sharing a recent update on Joey Votto. After the break, the morning duo focus on the news and notes from around the NHL including New Jersey Devils acquisition of goalie Jacob Markström. Ben and Brent wonder why the Maple Leafs weren’t in on the deal and discuss if it's proof that GM Brad Treliving can’t trade with his former club in Calgary. The hour wraps up with Thursday's Canadian Football report.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of The FAN Morning Show live from the 15th annual Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament recapping a busy day filled with marquee guests at Glen Abbey Golf Course. The pair take a moment to look back on the impact 2015-2016 Blue Jays had on the Toronto fan base and how it compares to the likes of Vince Carter’s Raptors era. Later, they switch gears to the ice to discuss the Oilers’ chances of clawing all the way back into the Stanley Cup Final after falling behind 3-0 alongside former Maple Leafs captain, Dion Phaneuf!

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The FAN Morning Show’s third hour with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning continues live at the 15th annual Joe Carter Classic at the Glen Abbey Golf Course. The morning duo are joined by Leafs’ legend Wendel Clark to discuss Connor McDavid’s standout playoff run following the Oilers’ 5-3 victory over the Panthers, where allegiances fall for Canadian NHL fans as the postseason winds down, and the reasons behind why Canada’s Stanley Cup drought now stands at 31 years. The trio later dive into how coaching styles have changed over the years and what it takes to build a winning roster. They touch on Mitch Marner’s uncertain future and if committing to a trade would be the correct course of action for the Leafs. After the break, B&B take a look at how the mind-set of Florida and Oilers’ players and fans alike have changed with the series returning to Alberta for a pivotal Game 6. They give their take on what it would take for McDavid to win the Conn Smythe in the event of an Oilers’ series loss (22:10). Later, the boys are joined for a quick chat about the past U.S Open, the Joe Carter Classic, and the international hockey scene with former NHLer and 2x Olympian Jeremy Roenick (48:10). After, B&B welcome the namesake of the tournament, Jays legend Joe Carter (58:00), before diving into the Jays with “The Bringer of Rain” Josh Donaldson and the newest member of the Level of Excellence Jose Bautista (1:06:00)!

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The second hour of The FAN Morning Show live from the Joe Carter Classic Golf Tournament begins with hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning diving deeper into the Oilers' Game 5 win alongside former Maple Leafs GM, Gord Stellick! He shares his take on Connor McDavid’s dominance and the feeling in the Panthers' locker room after dropping the last two games, before discussing his recent piece in the Toronto Star about the Leafs' off-season plans. Next up, former Maple Leaf Rick Vaive chats about his experience at the Joe Carter Classic, McDavid's play on hockey's biggest stage, and Auston Matthews' goal-scoring display this past season (23:15). Later on, the co-chairs of the tournament, James Dodds, Senior Vice President of TD Bank, and Pierre Frappier, President and Owner of AMJ Campbell, talk about what makes this event special, the 15 years its been taking place, their relationship with Joe Carter and Joe’s connection with the city of Toronto (37:10). Ben and Brent wrap up the hour with your daily dose of the Wake and Rake!

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