The FAN Pregame

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Fred VanVleet’s expletive-laden rant about referee Ben Taylor, if his remarks warrant a suspension, the Raptors’ history of complaining about officiating, and Kawhi Leonard outclassing his old team. Then, with Opening Day rapidly approaching, Ailish and Justin highlight a few storylines that they’re most curious to monitor during the final few weeks of spring training. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (41:47)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Hailey Salvian, host of Hockey Central on Sportsnet 960 The FAN, joins the show to discuss Michael Bunting’s strong performance on Tuesday night, his demotion to the third line, William Nylander’s consistency this season, the Leafs’ current blue line situation, Morgan Rielly playing a sheltered role, and if Ilya Samsonov has established himself as the team’s Game 1 playoff starter. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (29:02)! Ailish and Justin introduce a new season-long golf segment where they draft 2 favourites, a mid-tier contender, and a longshot for every PGA tournament. Then, with the help of the text-line, we assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss the fallout from last week’s trade deadline, Edmonton striking out on Timo Meier, the Devils’ innocent rise, Tony DeAngelo’s ejection after spearing Corey Perry, and the Minnesota Wild’s decision to not wear Pride jerseys on Pride Night. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Monica McNutt, basketball analyst for ESPN, to discuss the network celebrating International Women’s Day with a full slate of women-led programming, the Raptors’ primetime matchup against the Clippers, Toronto’s improved level of play since adding Jakob Poeltl, Ja Morant’s leave of absence from the Grizzlies, and handicapping the NBA title race (21:16). 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.

Happy International Women’s Day! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ comeback win over the Devils on Tuesday night, Auston Matthews and Michael Bunting finding the scoresheet, William Nylander’s consistency this year, Sheldon Keefe’s new-look lines, John Tavares’ cryptic absence from the lineup, and the quest to find a permanent partner for Morgan Rielly. Afterwards, they weigh in on Lamar Jackson being franchise tagged by the Baltimore Ravens and Daniel Jones’ new deal with the Giants. Then, for today’s A-List, Ailish and Justin draft their top Canadian female athletes (45:57). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Josh Kloke, Maple Leafs scribe for The Athletic, checks in from New Jersey to discuss his love of pizza, John Tavares being held out of the lineup on Tuesday, Morgan Rielly’s ideal blue line partner, and Ryan O’Reilly’s absence. Later, Ailish and Justin draft their teams for the World Baseball Classic and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (29:41). 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Bryce Salvador, former Devils captain and current MSG Networks analyst, to discuss New Jersey’s impressive season thus far, Lindy Ruff rebuilding positive cache with the Devils fan base, the addition of Timo Meier and the chances he stays long-term, Jack Hughes’ ascent, and Tom Fitzgerald’s history of drafting well. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Alvin Williams to chat about Scottie Barnes’ ejection on Monday night, his personal encounters with Scott Foster during his NBA career, the Raptors’ success against Nikola Jokic, and the team’s level of play since acquiring Jakob Poeltl at the trade deadline (26:17). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ narrow loss in Denver, Scottie Barnes being ejected by Crew Chief Scott Foster, the Raptors’ key miscues down the stretch, O.G. Anunoby’s defence on Nikola Jokic, and Fred VanVleet delivering back-to-back solid games. Then, they chat about Ryan O’Reilly landing on LTIR, John Tavares’ absence for Tuesday's game, Michael Bunting’s recent struggles, and Timothy Liljegren making his return to the lineup. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chime in on the New Orleans Saints signing Derek Carr and Geno Smith’s extension with the Seahawks. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:53)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Jeff Blair, co-host of Blair and Barker, checks in to discuss Jose Bautista being named to the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence, the universal impact of Bautista’s iconic bat flip homer, Edwin Encarnacion’s involvement as a guest coach at Jays spring training, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. withdrawing from the WBC, and Jose Berrios’ spring thus far. Later, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (26:23). 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss the severity of Ryan O’Reilly’s injury, his potential recovery timeline, early returns on Tanner Jeannot in Tampa, Boston’s current injury situation, the Flames’ quiet trade deadline and Colorado’s decision not to use Gabriel Landeskog’s LTIR space. Later, Ailish and Justin present their biggest winners and losers from the NHL trade deadline (29:00). 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.

Happy Monday! Ailish kicks off the show by discussing her weekend trip to Buffalo. Then, she and Justin weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ quiet deadline day, the process of integrating new players into the lineup, Saturday night’s loss in Vancouver, the Leafs’ top power play unit allowing two shorthanded goals, Matt Murray’s return from injury, and the need for consistency from the core 4. Afterwards, they chat about the Raptors earning a split in Washington, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s withdrawal from the World Baseball Classic, and Jose Bautista joining the Blue Jays’ Level of Excellence. Later, Ailish presents an abbreviated version of the A-List, in which she laments being excluded from the Blue Jays' Loonie Dogs promotional video (46:32).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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Elliotte Friedman joins the show to discuss his expectations for today’s trade deadline, where Kyle Dubas might still be looking to add, Matt Murray potentially returning on Saturday, why the Flames are a major swing team, how Dallas’ deal for Max Domi came together, and why many teams have soured on John Klingberg. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin head to the text-line to indulge in some mock trades from our listeners, before assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (27:02)! 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to chat about his expectations for deadline day, Arizona’s cap shenanigans, Jonathan Quick’s contentious departure from Los Angeles, and which player has been the most important acquisition thus far. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Anthony Stewart to discuss the Senators’ playoff chase, the quest to find Morgan Rielly’s blue line partner, Auston Matthews’ recent struggles, the potential of Calgary becoming a seller, and Boston’s movies thus far (24:00). 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.

Happy deadline day! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 2-1 win over the Flames, Luke Schenn’s debut, first impressions of Erik Gustafsson, and if the Leafs need to make another move ahead of today’s 3 pm ET deadline. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Bruins’ acquisition of Tyler Bertuzzi, David Pastrnak signing an eight-year extension to remain in Boston, and the Raptors’ rough loss in Washington. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:05).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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Jackie Redmond, host for NHL Network and rinkside reporter for TNT, joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs’ plethora of moves over the past two weeks, the team’s current goaltending situation, Kyle Dubas going all-in with his job on the line, the excitement in New York surrounding Patrick Kane’s impending Rangers debut, and Jakob Chychrun’s fit with the Ottawa Senators. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin connect with our friends George Rusic and Matt Rose from Sportsnet 960 to chat about the Flames’ season thus far, tonight’s Leafs-Flames matchup, and Calgary’s priorities ahead of tomorrow’s trade deadline (29:16). 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, who discusses the Leafs’ loss in Edmonton, Sheldon Keefe's search for the right line combinations, his first impressions of Jake McCabe, if the Leafs need to shop for another goalie, Jonathan Quick as a possible trade target, and Auston Matthews’ recent inconsistency. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to discuss the vibe down at Blue Jays camp in Dunedin, James Click’s hiring and his role in the front office, Yusei Kikuchi’s encouraging start to the spring, and Alejandro Kirk’s withdrawal from the World Baseball Classic (26:57). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Oilers on Wednesday, potential concerns about Auston Matthews, Connor McDavid’s historic season, first impressions of the Leafs’ newcomers, Justin Holl’s adventurous night, and Sheldon Keefe calling out his team after the game. Then, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Senators’ acquisition of Jakob Chychrun and the underwhelming return headed back to Arizona. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (44:39). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Jason Bukala, former NHL scout and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to discuss the Leafs improving their toughness and blue line depth, Matthew Knies’ chances of being a factor for Toronto this year, the inner-workings of consummating a trade in the NHL, and what the team is getting in Luke Schenn. Later, we hear from Hall of Famer Phil Housley, who caught up with Ailish and Justin yesterday to discuss his experience coaching Jake McCabe in Buffalo (23:06). We wrap things up by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line (35:32)! 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss the Maple Leafs’ three moves on Tuesday, Toronto having the flexibility to load manage Mark Giordano, if there’s a natural fit for Erik Gustafsson, Kyle Dubas’ impressive job augmenting this roster, Joonas Korpisalo landing with the Kings, and Dubas’ evolution from past trade deadlines. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Raptors analyst Katie Heindl to chat about the Toronto’s win over the Bulls, the team’s signing of Will Barton, Gary Trent Jr. being relegated to a bench role, and Scottie Barnes’ propensity for elevating his game in the fourth quarter (28:12). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs making a trio of trades on Tuesday afternoon, the departure of Rasmus Sandin and Pierre Engvall, Kyle Dubas’ shrewd decision-making ahead of Friday’s trade deadline, if Dubas has saved his job, the front office sending a clear message to the Leafs’ existing core, and possible concerns associated with making wholesale changes at this time of year. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Raptors’ win over the Bulls, Scottie Barnes’ big fourth quarter, and the team’s ongoing playoff push. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:02). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, former NHL executive Pierre McGuire joins the show to discuss Kyle Dubas’ aggressive approach ahead of the trade deadline, Jake McCabe’s injury history, the Lightning’s steep acquisition cost for Tanner Jeannot, and the Eastern Conference arms race. Next up, Sportsnet’s Peter Galindo stops by to chat about Dr. Nick Bontis resigning as President of Canada Soccer (23:50). Later on, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our Wake and Rake parlay (37:55). 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with David Pagnotta, editor-in-chief of The Fourth Period, stopping by to discuss the Leafs’ acquisition cost for Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty, the Bruins’ interest in both of those players, if Kyle Dubas is poised to make more moves like this, Patrick Kane’s likely move to the Rangers, and other names to monitor ahead of Friday’s trade deadline. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi to chat about the Blue Jays’ hiring of former Astros GM James Click, Nate Pearson’s potential role this season, and how players are adjusting to MLB’s new pitch clock (26:22). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ acquisition of Jake McCabe and Sam Lafferty from Chicago, Kyle Dubas going all in with his draft capital, where McCabe and Lafferty might fit in the Leafs’ lineup, Matthew Knies’ chances of cracking this roster, and if Toronto should be in the market for another goaltender. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:46). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Frank Seravalli, NHL Insider for DailyFaceoff.com, joins the show to discuss the Lightning’s acquisition of Tanner Jeannot, Tampa’s unique player evaluation model, Timo Meier being dealt to New Jersey, the expectation that Patrick Kane will end up in New York, and the latest speculation around the NHL. Later, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line (28:27)! 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Shi Davidi checks in from Dunedin to discuss his takeaways from the Blue Jays’ opening weekend of Grapefruit League action, Yusei Kikuchi’s encouraging outing on Saturday, Nate Pearson’s outlook, Addison Barger’s growing stock within the Jays’ farm system, the early returns on MLB’s new pitch clock, and Don Mattingly’s influence in his first camp with Toronto. Later, Ailish and Justin present their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (29:06). 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

Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ailish discussing her much-anticipated puppy draft. Then, she and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ win over the Kraken on Sunday, Auston Matthews being reunited with Mitch Marner, the slew of Eastern Conference contenders that made big trades over the weekend, what Tampa’s acquisition of Tanner Jeannot means for Toronto, and the Raptors’ ugly loss in Cleveland. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:45)! 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to discuss the Bruins’ acquisition of Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway, if the Leafs should be in the market for another blue liner, Tampa’s situation heading into the trade deadline, the volatility of Matthew Knies’ current trade value, how Toronto currently stacks up against Tampa and Boston, and the Rangers’ renewed interest in Patrick Kane. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (28:51)! Ailish and Justin tee up the betting odds for tonight’s Leafs-Wild game, before assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line. 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with an interview featuring Mike Modano, Hockey Hall of Famer and current Minnesota Wild Executive Advisor. He discusses the Wild’s involvement in the Leafs’ Ryan O’Reilly deal, the team’s position ahead of next Friday’s trade deadline, his transition into a front office role, Matt Boldy’s emergence, and the lack of personality in hockey. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Vivek Jacob of Raptors.com to chat about Jakob Poeltl’s wide-ranging impact since being acquired from San Antonio, why Pascal Siakam benefits from Poeltl’s presence, Jeff Dowtin Jr. receiving some extended burn on Thursday night, and the Raptors’ ceiling for the remainder of the season (28:42). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Raptors’ win over the Pelicans, Chris Boucher’s epic dunk, Jakob Poeltl’s invaluable contributions on both ends of the floor, the unique synergy between Poeltl and Pascal Siakam, the Bruins’ acquisition of Dmitry Orlov and Garnet Hathaway from the Washington Capitals, and if the Leafs will respond with a trade of their own. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, including the debut of Friday Fill (40:38). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Anthony Stewart to discuss Ryan O’Reilly’s acclimation to his new team, John Tavares’ move to the wing, Noel Acciari’s value to the bottom six, his level of concern about Toronto’s goaltending, and the Oilers’ biggest needs at the trade deadline. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:43)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Pelicans game and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay. 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ernie Johnson, longtime host of Inside the NBA, stopping by to discuss his experience covering All-Star Weekend in Utah, Mac McClung’s scintillating performance in the dunk contest, the Raptors’ outlook for the remainder of the regular season, Kyrie Irving’s fit alongside Luka Doncic, and LeBron James’ quest to elevate the Lakers back into playoff contention. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Dan Shulman to chat about MLB’s new rule changes, how the pitch clock will impact pace of play, the Blue Jays’ concerted effort to craft a more balanced lineup, Jose Berrios tinkering with his mechanics, and the current group of national title contenders in NCAA men’s basketball (27:16). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Jake Muzzin being ruled out for the remainder of the 2022-23 season, what his absence means for the Leafs, the team’s current salary cap situation, and Elliotte Friedman’s latest reporting about who the Leafs may target ahead of next Friday’s trade deadline. Then, Ailish and Justin chat about the Raptors’ expectations coming out of the All-Star Break and the Canadian women’s hockey team defeating Team USA in Game 7 of their Rivalry Series. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:21)! 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning stops by to chat about Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries, his first impressions of Ryan O’Reilly, if the Leafs need to upgrade on the blue line, Matthew Knies’ chances of being a contributor for the Leafs this season, and Noel Acciari’s underrated skill set. Then, Ailish and Justin are joined by Toronto FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye to discuss his experience representing Canada at the World Cup back in November and TFC’s outlook for the MLS season (24:43). Later, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (38:42). 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek discussing Ryan O’Reilly’s big night against Buffalo, his future beyond this season, if Kyle Dubas will look to make another move before next Friday’s deadline, the Blues’ reported interest in Timo Meier, and Patrick Kane’s uncertain future ahead of the deadline. Later, it’s the return of What’s Up Wednesday (26:43)! Ailish and Justin dive through a series of topics, including the XFL’s quirky rule changes, the Blue Jays’ optimal batting order, and Anthony Edwards’ critique of load management. 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ dominant win in Buffalo, Ryan O’Reilly scoring a hat trick in his old barn, Mitch Marner’s elite playmaking prowess, the chemistry between O’Reilly, Marner and John Tavares, and Sheldon Keefe’s long-term plans for the second line. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin break down the first two episodes of Netflix’s new Full Swing docuseries. They share their thoughts on the editorial composition of each episode and the complex circumstances surrounding Brooks Koepka’s exit from the PGA Tour. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:55)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Andrew Peters, former NHL forward and co-host of the After the Whistle podcast, stops by to discuss the Sabres’ ascent this season, Ryan O’Reilly’s failed tenure in Buffalo, Tage Thompson’s emergence, the Sabres’ biggest areas of need ahead of the trade deadline, and the Leafs’ well-rounded roster. Later, Ailish and Justin round out their Raptors grades at the All-Star break, before assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay with the help of the text-line (26:28)! 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Kaitlyn McGrath, Blue Jays reporter for The Athletic, checks in from Dunedin to discuss the vibe down at spring training, Jose Berrios’ slew of mechanical adjustments, how MLB’s balk crackdown will impact Kevin Gausman, George Springer shifting to right field, John Schneider’s approach to his first camp, Don Mattingly’s individual work with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and the future of the home run jacket. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Carl Gunnarsson, former NHL defenceman and 2019 Stanley Cup champion, to discuss his experience playing with Ryan O’Reilly in St. Louis, O’Reilly’s leadership prowess, the Blues’ regression since their storybook 2019 season, and the inherent legacy implications that come with playing in Toronto (25:00). 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.

Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ailish discussing her current car troubles and her interaction with a local automotive shop on Monday. Then, she and Justin share their thoughts on Ryan O’Reilly’s ideal fit, the Maple Leafs’ optimal lineup construction, and how Toronto stacks up line-for-line against Boston and Tampa. Afterwards, they present their Raptors report cards at the All-Star Break. Finally, we close out the hour with Ailish’s daily edition of the A-List (45:44)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox checks in to discuss Ryan O’Reilly’s fit on this Leafs team, Kyle Dubas’ willingness to exhaust his draft assets, and if the Leafs need to make another move to upgrade their blue line. Later, Brian O’Reilly, father of Ryan, joins the show to chat about the surreal feeling of seeing his son wear the blue and white, his lifelong fandom of the Maple Leafs, his interactions with Ryan throughout the process, and the importance of camaraderie with championship-winning teams (22:54). Afterwards, Ailish and Justin close out the show with our daily edition of the Wake and Rake (38:28)! 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stopping by to discuss his experience covering Saturday’s NHL Stadium Series game in Carolina. He then focuses in on Ryan O’Reilly’s fit with the Maple Leafs, the hefty price tag paid by Kyle Dubas, the potential cost of extending O’Reilly, why this move could define Dubas’ tenure, the market for Patrick Kane, and Jonathan Toews’ health situation. Later, Ailish and Justin debut a new segment called Know Your Hamlet, before presenting their biggest winners and losers from the weekend (30:09). 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.

Happy Family Day! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs' acquisition of Ryan O’Reilly and Noel Acciari from the St. Louis Blues, Kyle Dubas’ decision to spend significant draft capital, if there are additional moves to follow, early impressions of O’Reilly and Acciari, what it might cost to extend O’Reilly long-term, and Patrick Kane’s hat trick against Toronto on Sunday night. Afterwards, they chime in on John Schneider’s comments about the Blue Jays’ home run jacket and if the team might adopt a new tradition in 2023. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:11). 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

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Joshua Kloke, Maple Leafs and Canadian soccer writer for The Athletic, who stops by to chat discuss his recent profile piece on Matthew Knies, his chances of being a contributor for the Leafs this season, if the team should refrain from moving any of their top prospects at the trade deadline, and the various layers behind the ongoing labour dispute between Canada Soccer and the women’s national team. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (35:58)! Ailish and Justin tee up the betting odds for NBA All-Star Weekend. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Brian Anderson, play-by-play announcer for the NBA on TNT, to chat about NBA All-Star Weekend in Utah, his experience calling LeBron James’ record-breaking basket for the NBA’s all-time scoring record, Pascal Siakam being added to the All-Star Game as an injury replacement, and how the NBA can spice up the dunk contest. Later, Toronto Argonauts defensive lineman Folarin Orimolade stops by to chat about his decision to sign in Toronto and his experience being classmates with Ailish at Dartmouth University (31:16). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Canada’s 2-nil loss to the United States at the SheBelieves Cup, both teams gathering at midfield prior to kickoff in a sign of solidarity, and Tiger Woods’ enthralling performance in the opening round of the Genesis Invitational. Later, Justin Bourne, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to chat about his new book, Down and Back, his history with alcoholism, celebrating four years of sobriety, the support he’s received from the hockey community, and the unique relationship between Kyle Dubas and Sheldon Keefe (35:09). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, MLB Network Insider Jon Morosi checks in from Dunedin - the site of Blue Jays Spring Training - to discuss the biggest X-factors for the Jays heading into the 2023 season, what a healthy George Springer can provide this year, John Schneider entering his first full year as the team’s skipper, and the new rule changes coming to MLB in 2023. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (26:00)! Ailish and Justin preview some of the betting odds for this weekend’s Genesis Invitational. Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our 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 affiliates.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stopping by to discuss his experience attending Super Bowl LVII, if the Leafs and Blackhawks are compatible trade partners, how Patrick Kane’s hip injury is impacting his trade value, the latest buzz surrounding Jakob Chychrun, and which teams are currently in the mix for Timo Meier. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Canadian PGA Tour golfer Nick Taylor to discuss his second-place finish at the Waste Management Open, the unique atmosphere in the gallery during the tournament, his start to the 2023 season, and the launch of Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries (26:14). 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.

It’s Baby Friday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ dominant 5-2 win over the Blackhawks on Wednesday, Conor Timmins’ staying power on the blue line, and Patrick Kane’s audition for Leafs Nation. Then, in the spirit of trade season, Ailish and Justin present some mock trade proposals centered around the Blackhawks’ top trade chips. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:27)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Katie Heindl, NBA writer for Dime, SLAM Magazine, and Yahoo Sports, to discuss Jakob Poeltl’s big night against the Magic, the Raptors’ ceiling with Poeltl in the fold, Scottie Barnes’ progression this season, and her recent one-on-one interview with Vince Carter. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the launch of Full Swing, Netflix’s new PGA Tour docuseries, and Tiger Woods’ season debut this weekend at the Genesis Invitational. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:40)! With the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss the trade market for Erik Karlsson, the Maple Leafs’ interest in Timo Meier, Kyle Dubas’ tendency to jump the market, Toronto’s recent ability to attract and retain hometown talent, and Patrick Kane’s conflicted feelings about possibly departing the Blackhawks. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by former Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin to discuss the special alumni game that took place last weekend in Sweden in honour of Borje Salming, what Borje meant to him, William Nylander’s standout season, missing out on an opportunity to bring a Stanley Cup to Toronto, and his advice to veteran players that could be changing teams at the trade deadline (22:06). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Jakob Poeltl’s massive performance on Tuesday night against Orlando, Fred VanVleet’s utilization in a more traditional point guard role, Justin Holl being scratched for Conor Timmins, Auston Matthews’ impending return to the lineup, and Patrick Kane’s potential fit as a Maple Leaf. Afterwards, they chat about the ongoing labour dispute between Canada Soccer and the women’s national team. Later, Ailish presents a mini edition of the A-List (49:39). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Bomani Jones, host of The Right Time podcast and Game Theory on HBO, to discuss Jalen Hurts quieting his skeptics with a strong showing in the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes’ chances of chasing down Tom Brady’s resume, the Brooklyn Nets’ failed Kyrie-KD-Harden experiment, Durant’s fit in Phoenix, and his recent contentious interview with Jake Paul. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (24:45)! Ailish and Justin take a peek at early futures for Super Bowl 58 and assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay! 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.