The FAN Pregame

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman to discuss his recent feature on Arber Xhekaj, Steven Stamkos reaching the 500-goal mark, the fallout from Ivan Provorov’s Pride Night boycott, Bo Horvat’s main trade suitors, when the Canucks might pull the trigger on a coaching change, and where things stand with Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:32)! Producers Josh and Daniele jump on for our weekly edition of "Pick a Side"! Then, 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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Charles Davis to preview this weekend’s NFL Divisional Round, the Giants being the ultimate underdog story, Dak Prescott’s chances of replicating his success from Wild Card weekend, the Bengals’ offensive line issues, and the futures of Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Later, Blake Murphy, co-host of The FAN Drive Time, stops by to chat about the Raptors’ loss to the Timberwolves, the merits of a potential teardown, why Gary Trent Jr. is likely to be traded, the team’s Fred VanVleet conundrum, Masai Ujiri’s historical reluctance to rebuild, and Joe Wieskamp’s chances of carving out a role with the Raptors (25:24). 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 a special announcement from Ailish. Then, she and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ win over the Jets, Ilya Samsonov’s standout performance, Auston Matthews’ recent offensive surge, and Michael Bunting’s similarities to Darcy Tucker. Afterwards, they dissect the Raptors’ fourth quarter collapse in Minnesota, Nick Nurse’s sparse bench usage, Scottie Barnes turning a corner, and the team’s need for a culture reset (46:06). 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Mike Mayock, former NFL GM and current Westwood One analyst, joins the show to discuss this Sunday’s Bills-Bengals matchup, Josh Allen’s recent turnover issues, the special partnership between Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid, Tom Brady’s future, and the Giants’ chances of upsetting the Eagles. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (34:41)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Maple Leafs-Jets game and, with the help of the text-line, 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 welcome in Winnipeg Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey to chat about his stellar season so far, the key to the Jets' resurgence, and the impact Head Coach Rick Bowness has made on the roster. Later on, we're joined in-studio by Jason Priestley and Michael Geddes, Producer and Director of Offside: The Harold Ballard Story, to share a sneak preview of the upcoming release of their new documentary, before getting into the inspiration behind the project (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.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Steven Stamkos reaching the 500-goal plateau, his growing legacy as one of the best players of this generation, which Leafs netminder should get the start against Winnipeg on Thursday night, and if Toronto is currently the best team in Canada. Then, Ailish and Justin power rank their most intriguing matchups for the NFL Divisional Round. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (48:00)!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 affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps joins the show to discuss Fred VanVleet’s value on the trade market, the Raptors reaching a critical inflection point, CJ McCollum’s comments about potential unrest in the team’s locker room, and Scottie Barnes’s offensive surge over the past few games. Later, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:09)! We wrap up the hour looking at the latest updates from the Rogers Centre renovation featuring new communal spaces for the 2023 Blue Jays 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to chat about Ivan Provorov boycotting the Philadelphia Flyers’ Pride Night, John Tortorella’s decision to keep Provorov in the lineup, the Leafs’ current goaltending situation, Jim Rutherford’s comments regarding the Canucks’ future, and Evander Kane’s return from injury. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Ben Lewis, tennis writer for Sportsnet and co-host of the Match Point Canada podcast, to discuss the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal’s upset loss in the second round, Novak Djokovic seeking his 10th Aussie Open title, Felix Auger-Aliassime’s impressive comeback win over Alex Molcan, what a healthy Bianca Andreescu can accomplish in 2023, and Leylah Fernandez’s ongoing development (25:41). 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.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ chaotic OT win over the Panthers on Tuesday, the influx of penalties throughout the game, Auston Matthews not retaliating against Nick Cousins, Sheldon Keefe’s decision to pull Matt Murray, and Ilya Samsonov sparking the Leafs’ comeback. Afterwards, they chime in on the Raptors’ loss to the Bucks, Nick Nurse’s tight eight-man rotation, and the latest reports indicating that the Suns and Magic could be potential suitors for Fred VanVleet this summer. Then, Ailish and Justin share their thoughts on Flyers defenceman Ivan Provorov refusing to participate in pre-game warmups on Pride Night and John Tortorella’s handling of the situation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (50:08). 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 Stan Van Gundy, former NBA head coach and current TNT analyst, to discuss Tuesday night’s Raptors-Bucks matchup, Toronto’s shooting woes this season, if it’s the appropriate time for Masai Ujiri and Co. to make a seismic trade, and Nick Nurse’s recent comments about his team’s inconsistent energy level. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:12)! Ailish and Justin take an early look at the lines for this weekend’s NFL Divisional Round. They also tee up tonight’s Leafs-Panthers 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.

Tyler Dunne, national NFL writer and founder of GoLongTD.com, kicks off Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show by discussing Tom Brady’s diminishing skill set, which teams might pursue him in free agency, the Cowboys’ chances of upsetting the 49ers this weekend, Josh Allen’s turnover issues, Brandon Staley’s job security, why the Chargers should pursue Sean Payton, and Lamar Jackson’s future in Baltimore. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Luke Fox to chat about the Leafs’ performance in Boston over the weekend, the team’s potential interest in pursuing a trade for Luke Schenn, and Morgan Rielly’s struggles since returning from injury (29:35). 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 Knicks on Monday afternoon, Scottie Barnes’ recent offensive surge, the conflicting emotions that stem from seeing the team win games, and CJ McCollum’s comments about potential dissent among Raptors players. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Cowboys’ dominant victory over the Buccaneers in their NFC Wild Card matchup, Tom Brady’s future, and Brett Maher missing four extra point attempts. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:15)!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 Ross Tucker to discuss his experience calling the Bills-Dolphins game on Sunday, Josh Allen’s turnover issues, Sean McDermott’s indecision on the sidelines, Brandon Staley’s uncertain future, Sam Hubbard’s pivotal 98-yard fumble return touchdown, Brian Daboll’s sound coaching performance during the Giants’ win over the Vikings, and tonight’s Cowboys-Buccaneers matchup. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (31:01)! Ailish and Justin tee up today’s Raptors-Knicks game and Cowboys-Buccaneers matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our 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 Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli, who stops by to discuss his observations from the Leafs’ loss to the Bruins, the Canucks’ plan to replace Bruce Boudreau with Rick Tocchet, Seattle’s recent hot streak, and the potential trade market for Coyotes netminder for Karel Vejmelka. Later, Ailish and Justin present their biggest Winners and Losers from the weekend (30:23). 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 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the opening weekend of the NFL playoffs, Jacksonville’s historic comeback win over the Chargers, Buffalo’s bevy of miscues against Miami, and the Giants’ impressive victory in Minnesota. Then, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ narrow loss to the Bruins on Saturday night, Morgan Rielly’s defensive errors, and Sheldon Keefe’s comments about what his team learned from their matchup against Boston. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (48:16)!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 affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, to discuss Bobby McMann’s disallowed goal against Detroit, Auston Matthews’ absence from the lineup, Saturday night’s matchup against the mighty Bruins, and NHL All-Star Weekend coming to Toronto in 2024. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (26:10). Producers Josh and Daniele jump on for our weekly edition of Pick a Side. Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin construct the 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 Charles Davis stopping by to tee up NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. He shares his thoughts on the much-anticipated Cowboys-Buccaneers matchup, the 49ers’ chances of winning the Super Bowl with Brock Purdy, and the possibility of the AFC Championship being decided in Atlanta. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet’s Michael Grange to discuss the Raptors’ win over the Hornets, Scottie Barnes’ improved play as of late, Fred VanVleet’s cerebral approach, and if a mini surge from the Raptors might affect their trade deadline plans (30:00). 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.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ 4-1 loss to the Red Wings, Bobby McMann being denied of his first NHL goal, Auston Matthews’ continued absence from the lineup, why Michael Bunting’s future is linked to Matthews and William Nylander, and if the Leafs pulled their goalie too early on Thursday night. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Raptors’ win over the Hornets, Scottie Barnes’ usage, and if a pre-deadline winning streak could impact the team’s direction. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:37)!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 Joe House, podcast host for The Ringer, to discuss the most intriguing matchups for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend, some of the coaching changes around the league, and the upcoming release of Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (28:10)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Hornets matchup and Leafs-Red Wings game. 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Nick Kypreos stopping by to discuss the NHL’s plan to bring All-Star Weekend to Toronto in 2024, William Nylander playing center against Nashville, his belief that the Leafs are load managing Auston Matthews, and Matt Murray’s workload. Later, Ailish catches up with Buffalo Bills running back Devin Singletary to chat about how the team has rallied around Damar Hamlin, Nyheim Hines’ memorable opening kickoff return touchdown against New England, Josh Allen’s dynamic skill set, and what it’s like playing in front of Bills Mafia (31:32). 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.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish discusses having her credit card defrauded on Wednesday afternoon. Then, she and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ win over the Predators, Auston Matthews’ mysterious injury situation, Matt Murray’s standout performance, and Bobby McMann’s NHL debut. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin rank the most watchable games for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:30)!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, Aaron Rose, Raptors reporter for Sports Illustrated, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss Otto Porter Jr.’s season-ending injury, Gary Trent Jr. reclaiming his place in the Raptors’ starting unit, why the team might need a reset, what O.G. Anunoby could potentially fetch on the trade market, Fred VanVleet’s value to this organization, and Scottie Barnes’ growing pains this season. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (28:32)! Ailish and Justin take a peek at the latest Vezina and Calder Trophy odds. 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, Jeff Marek stops by to discuss Patrick Kane’s current injury situation and how it might affect his trade value, Ryan McDonagh’s upcoming interview on 32 Thoughts, the current frontrunners for the Hart Trophy, and Connor Bedard’s high level of maturity. Later, fresh off winning Gold at the World Juniors, Regina Pats forward Connor Bedard joins the show to discuss capturing back-to-back World Junior titles, Dylan Guenther’s subdued celebration on his golden goal, Thomas Milic’s standout performance during the tournament, which player he’s most eager to face in the NHL, and the most goals he’s ever scored in a single game (27:47). 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 affiliates.

Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Ailish discussing her experience attending last night’s Raptors-Hornets game. Then, she and Justin weigh in on the Raptors securing their second straight win, the team’s hot shooting night, Nick Nurse’s bench deployment, and Otto Porter Jr.’s season-ending injury. They also reflect on the team’s first half and offer three prevailing takeaways from the Raptors’ first 41 games. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chat about T.J. Brodie landing on injured reserve and Auston Matthews’ suspicious “maintenance day.” Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:52)! 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 Will Lou stopping by to discuss the Raptors’ uncertain future, if the team should consider moving O.G. Anunoby, Fred VanVleet’s contract situation, and Scottie Barnes’ inconsistency this season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin wrap up our Leafs mid-season awards before diving into the Wake and Rake (27:02)! They preview tonight’s Raptors-Hornets matchup and assemble our daily 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 Kevin Woodley, goaltending expert for InGoal Magazine, to discuss his evaluation of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, their fluctuations so far this season, the importance of goalie coaches in the modern NHL, and why most teams are adopting a tandem approach with their goaltending. Later, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith stops by to chat about the Blue Jays signing Brandon Belt, what he brings to the table, how the front office’s approach has evolved throughout the off-season, if any additional moves will be made, and the potential of MLB expansion (30:01). 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 Georgia’s dominant win over TCU in the National Championship Game, the Blue Jays’ signing of Brandon Belt, his lineup fit, and how the Jays have shifted their priorities this off-season. Afterwards, Justin and Ailish present their Maple Leafs mid-season report cards and awards. Later, Ailish delivers her daily edition of the A-List (44:27)!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 Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of the "Ross Tucker Football" podcast, to discuss Nyheim Hines’ emotional kick return touchdown to start Sunday’s game, how the Bills stack up against the Chiefs and Bengals, Aaron Rodgers’ future, the potential of Sean McVay stepping away from the Rams, Brandon Staley’s decision to play his starters in Week 18, the Texans’ handling of Lovie Smith, and the Jaguars ending their playoff drought. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:48)! Ailish and Justin analyze the early lines for NFL Super Wild Card Weekend and tee up tonight’s college football national championship game between TCU and Georgia. Then, with the help of the text-line, they construct 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 Frank Seravalli dropping by to chat about some of the new events proposed for All-Star weekend, the initial crop of 32 players selected to the All-Star Game, how the flat cap has impacted trade activity over the past couple of seasons, why most big trades this year will likely involve three teams, and Michael Bunting’s future beyond this season. Later, Ailish and Justin present their winners and losers from the weekend (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.

On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Bills’ emotional return to the field on Sunday after Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest, Nyheim Hines’ euphoric opening kickoff return touchdown, and Aaron Rodgers’ uncertain future after yet another Packers letdown. Then, Ailish and Justin chat about the Leafs winning back-to-back games over the weekend, the Raptors ending a three-game skid with a victory over Portland, Scottie Barnes and Thad Young getting into an argument at halftime, and Fred VanVleet’s contract situation. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (47:32)!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, Ailish and Justin are joined by Nick Kypreos, co-host of Real Kyper and Bourne, to discuss Mitch Marner being named to the All-Star roster, the Leafs’ emerging goaltending issues, Sheldon Keefe’s decision not to pull Matt Murray on Thursday night, Morgan Rielly’s untimely return to the blue line, if Toronto should consider resting Mark Giordano and/or John Tavares, and the team’s chances of retaining Michael Bunting this off-season. Afterwards, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (32:11)! Producer Daniele jumps on for our Week 18 edition of Pick a Side. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Raptors-Knicks game and assemble our 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 Charles Davis stopping by to discuss his emotions in the aftermath of Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during Monday’s game against Cincinnati, the importance of Jalen Hurts returning to the Eagles’ lineup this weekend ahead of the playoffs, the Titans’ precarious quarterback situation, Trevor Lawrence’s maturation this year, and Monday night’s college football national championship game between Georgia and TCU. Later, Ailish and Justin conduct a live Tarot card reading about the Toronto Raptors (29:30). They addressed the following topics: Fred VanVleet’s future with the Raptors, the team’s outlook under Masai Ujiri’s leadership, Scottie Barnes’ prospects of reaching superstardom, and the current dynamic within the Raptors’ locker room. 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 Friday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Canada’s OT win over Czechia to secure gold at the World Juniors, the use of 3-on-3 OT in the medal rounds, Connor Bedard being named tournament MVP, and Shane Wright’s special birthday moment. Afterwards, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 loss to the Kraken on Thursday, Matt Murray’s shaky outing, the Leafs’ overconfidence in Morgan Rielly, and Mark Giordano showing some signs of fatigue. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (46:05)!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, Mike Kelly, NHL Network analyst and analytics expert, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss William Nylander’s All-Star candidacy, the Maple Leafs’ deployment of a five-forward power play alignment, Pontus Holmberg carving out a role on the Leafs’ fourth line, the Boston Bruins’ dominant start to the season, and Logan Cooley’s impressive showing at the World Juniors for Team USA. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (27:10)! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s World Junior Final between Canada and Czechia, as well as the Maple Leafs’ matchup against Seattle. 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Scott Wheeler, NHL prospect writer for The Athletic, checking in from Halifax to discuss Canada’s win over Team USA on Wednesday night, Thomas Milic drawing interest from NHL scouts, and the challenges that Czechia poses for Canada. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Katie Heindl, NBA writer for Dime, SLAM Magazine and Yahoo Sports Canada, to chat about the criticism being directed towards Fred VanVleet, Nick Nurse’s level of culpability for the team’s struggles, and the potential disconnect within the Raptors’ locker room (26:05). 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 affiliates.

On the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, Justin and Ailish discuss the Raptors’ OT loss to the Bucks, their ugly start to the game, the team’s lack of bench production, and Toronto being a major domino in the trade market. Afterwards, they weigh in on Canada’s 6-2 win over the United States in the World Junior semi-finals, Thomas Milic’s emergence throughout the tournament, their upcoming rematch against Czechia in the Gold Medal Game, and Team USA getting burnt by a pair of controversial goalie interference calls. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, which includes a deep dive into the NHL’s revised All-Star roster selection process (43:41). 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 affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Joe Casciaro, senior NBA writer for theScore, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the importance of the Raptors’ upcoming homestand, the merits of keeping this core intact, and the team’s lack of bench production. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (25:33)! Ailish and Justin tee up today’s semi-final games at the World Juniors and tonight’s Raptors-Bucks matchup. 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.

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jeff Marek stopping by to discuss his experience attending the Winter Classic at Fenway Park in Boston, Jim Montgomery’s influence on the Bruins, Jakub Vrana being placed on waivers by Detroit, and William Nylander’s chances of earning an All-Star invite. Later, Chris Peters, NHL Draft expert for Flo Hockey, checks in from Halifax to chat about Connor Bedard’s historic run at the World Juniors, tonight’s Canada-USA matchup, Trey Augustine’s strong showing for the Americans, and the scouting report on Adam Fantilli (25:14). 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.

On the first hour of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs’ shootout loss to the Blues, Ilya Samsonov’s recent struggles, if Matt Murray is capable of handling an increased workload, Auston Matthews reaching the 500-point plateau, the Leafs’ preliminary talks with Michael Bunting on a possible contract extension, and William Nylander’s All-Star candidacy. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chat about the Raptors’ matchup against the Bucks and the latest on Damar Hamlin’s condition. Later, it’s the 2023 debut of the A-List (46:07)! 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 the final hour of The FAN Morning Show, DailyFaceoff’s Frank Seravalli joins Ailish and Justin to discuss how Ryan O’Reilly’s foot injury might affect his price on the trade market, Bo Horvat driving up his trade price, the Maple Leafs’ biggest priorities ahead of the trade deadline, his personal NHL Mount Rushmore, and Connor McDavid’s chances of becoming the greatest player of all time. Afterwards, Ailish chats about her experience attending a Sudbury Wolves game over the holidays. Later, Ailish and Justin dive into the Wake and Rake (30:19). They tee up tonight’s Blues-Leafs matchup and assemble their 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 the second hour of The FAN Morning Show, Cam Janssen, former NHL forward and co-host of the "Cam and Strick" podcast, joins Ailish and Justin to discuss the aesthetic surrounding the NHL Winter Classic, the Blues’ sluggish start to the season, how Ryan O’Reilly’s injury might impact his trade value, if the Leafs can elevate their physicality come playoff time, and Connor Bedard’s star power. Ross Tucker, former NFL offensive lineman and host of "The Ross Tucker Football Podcast", stops by to chat about Damar Hamlin’s medical emergency during last night’s Bills-Bengals game, his experience dealing with frightening on-field incidents as a player, and the NFL playoff picture heading into Week 18 (24:04). 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.

Ailish and Justin are back. They open the show by discussing the scary situation that unfolded in Cincinnati as Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night’s game. Ailish and Justin also chime in on the NFL’s response to the situation and the lengthy delay that preceded their decision to postpone the game. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Connor Bedard’s thrilling overtime winner against Slovakia in the World Juniors quarterfinal. Later, Coley Harvey, national reporter for ESPN and SportsCenter, checks in from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center to discuss the latest on Damar Hamlin, the scene outside the hospital throughout the evening, and how the NFL might handle the postponement of the game (34:59). 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

Final hour of 2022 is here! Justin and Hailey are joined by daily faceoff insider Frank Seravalli to go around the league, including what happens with Dylan Larkin and his UFA status this year, if Jakob Chychrun will end up getting moved, and the plan in Pittsburgh going forward. Sportsnet.ca Toronto Maple Leafs reporter Luke Fox joins the show (24:32) to try to figure out why the Buds can’t beat the Arizona Coyotes, takeaways from the game, the playing-experience at Mullet arena and if Luke was a fan. What is he making of the Leafs goaltending? Something or nothing?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.

CBS NFL analyst Charles Davis joins Justin and Hailey to talk about him winning an award for his incredible work with CBS before taking a look around Week 17 in the NFL, including the Packers' late season surge, Tua's injury status, the Derek Car situation in Las Vegas, and just how good the 49ers are. Justin and producer Austin then offer their picks for the weekend in Action presented by Draft Kings (19:21)! Host of the Raptors Show Will Lou joins the show (24:20) to go over a troubling stretch for the Raptors, what this means for both Nick Nurse and the front office going forward, and what the team's identity is right now.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.

FAN Morning show kicks off with Justin Cuthbert and Hailey Salvian debating the merits of New Year's celebrations before jumping into the Leafs loss to the Pheonix Coyotes. Is there anything we can take away from this game that can apply for the rest of the season? Why can't the Leafs beat the Coyotes? They then move onto the Raptors loss to the Grizzlies and whether or not Nick Nurse's diagnosis of an effort issue is correct. They also recap Canada's absolute paddling of Austria at the World Juniors. Finally, Justin and Hailey go over what they think will be the defining storyline from the second half of the NHL 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.

Sportsnet World Junior Analyst Sam Cosentino joins Justin and Hailey to talk about the incredible play of Connor Bedard, how seamlessly he would slot into the NHL right now, and his overall impressions of team Canada thus far. Sam also offers some thoughts on the USA being upset by Slovakia and if we are seeing more parity in the world of hockey. Justin then offers his favourite prop plays for tonight's Thursday night NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and Tennessee Titans in action presented by Draft Kings! Finally, former NFL Wide Receiver Mike Pritchard joins the show (25:36) to talk about the benching of Derek Carr, the resurgent Packers, and whether or not Justin Jefferson should get more love for MVP.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.

ESPN NHL writer Greg Wyshynski joins the show (00:25) to help Justin and Hailey go around the league, including who has surprised Greg the most thus far, if his Devils will bounce back, who he thinks told on the Leafs and their early departure time and how good he thinks Connor Bedard can be. Then, SDPN NBA reporter Esfandiar Baraheni joins the show (27:48) to talk about the NBA MVP race this year and if we have ever seen this quality or depth in the field before. They also discuss the Raptors before their matchup against the Grizzlies and what Esfandiar would like to see them do going forward in the future - retool or rebuild? 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.

Justin and Hailey kick off the morning by getting to know Hailey a little better. They then go over Canada's impressive win over Germany at the World Juniors and just how good Connor Bedard has been. Then, Morgan Rielly's return to the lineup and what it could mean for the team going forward. Who sits, and does the five-forward powerplay stick around? They close out the first hour by taking a look back at the Athletic's NHL Survey that went out at the start of the year. What was Hailey most right about, and what was she most wrong? 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.

Justin and Hailey are joined by Alvin Williams (00:23) to talk about Kawhi’s return to Toronto last night, the more muted reception he got compared to Norm Powell, how good this Clippers team can be if they continue to stay healthy and what has happened to the Raptors' defence this year. Later, Steve Dangle shares his thoughts (26:51) on the red-hot Toronto Maple Leafs, what's surprised him the most about William Nylander, and the goaltending this year. Then, they go over who Morgan Rielly will replace on the blue line and why the surplus of defencemen is a good problem to have.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.

Justin and Hailey are joined by Westwood One Radio analyst Ross Tucker (4:30) to go over all the Week 16 action around the NFL, including what the Dolphins do after Tua's third concussion, the Packers being back in the hunt and if the 49ers are the best team in the league right now. Sportsnet.ca writer and 16-year NHL scout Jason Bukala joins (25:31) to look at team Canada in the World Junior championship, if he is worried about their loss to Czechia, Canada's goaltending shortcomings and other players we should keep our eyes on. Jason also discusses the Leafs and their most valuable trade-chip prospects.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.