Bunting Suspended + Will the Leafs' Stars Show Up?

Putting the Leafs’ Puzzle Together w/ Jason Bukala + Wake and Rake!: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Tavares' Confounding Absence + Wake and Rake!: 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. by The FAN Pregame

49 min listen

Leafs Trade Frenzy!: 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 by The FAN Pregame

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Did VanVleet Go Too Far? + Will Ryu or Pearson Be a Factor in 2023?: Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Donnovan Bennett, host of Going Deep, stopping by to discuss Fred VanVleet’s explosive comments about Ben Taylor, the Raptors’ widespread reputation as a team that constantly complains about officiating, the emotions of watching Kawhi Leonard dominate his former team, the Raptors’ lack of offensive cohesion, and the potential of the WNBA expanding to Toronto. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling to chat about the significance of Jose Berrios’ participation in the World Baseball Classic, Alek Manoah’s ramp up to the 2023 season, the Jays’ cautious approach with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and if Nate Pearson or Hyun-Jin Ryu will have a bigger impact in 2023 (26:20). 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Do the Leafs Need Another Goalie? w/ Nick Kypreos: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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NHL “Wild Card Week” w/ Frank Seravalli + Wake and Rake!: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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NHL Rumour Mill w/ David Pagnotta + Jays Add Click: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Dubas’ Proactive Approach w/ Pierre McGuire + Wake and Rake!: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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VanVleet Doubles Down + McDavid vs. Matthews: Happy Friday! On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Fred VanVleet being fined for his comments from Wednesday, Marcus Smart throwing his support behind VanVleet, and if the NBA has an officiating problem. Then, with the Leafs hosting the Oilers on Saturday night, Ailish and Justin chat about the latest installment of McDavid vs. Matthews. They also pose the following question: is Connor McDavid currently the most dominant athlete in pro sports? Afterwards, we continue our review of Netflix’s Full Swing docuseries with a breakdown of episodes 3 and 4. Finally, Ailish closes out the hour with her daily edition of the A-List (44:54)! 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 by The FAN Pregame

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Arizona’s Cap Antics w/ Jeff Marek + Who Should Play with Rielly?: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Kyle Dubas Masterclass? w/ Jeff Marek + Raptors’ Lineup Tweaks: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Dubas Strikes Again!: 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 by The FAN Pregame

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A Dance With the Devils + Scott Foster's Reputation: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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What Will Dubas Do Next? w/ Jackie Redmond + A Calgary Takeover!: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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McDavid Dazzles + Keefe Calls Out His Leafs: 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 by The FAN Pregame

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Leafs Deadline Preview w/ Elliotte Friedman + Wake and Rake!: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Schenn's Debut, Leafs Deadline Pulse, and Bruins Get Busy: 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 by The FAN Pregame

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Leafs Letdown and Loonie Dogs Drama: 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 by The FAN Pregame

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Bruce, Here He Is + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Bruce Boudreau, former NHL head coach and current NHL Network analyst, joins the show! He discusses his experience coaching Luke Schenn in Vancouver, the challenge of integrating new pieces following the trade deadline, why he’s confident the Leafs will hit their stride and find stability before the post-season, Matthew Knies’ chances of making an immediate impact in the NHL, and his personal desire to get another NHL coaching opportunity. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake! Ailish and Justin tee up tonight’s Sweet 16 slate and Leafs-Panthers matchup. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:08). 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 affiliates. by The FAN Pregame

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NHL Expansion? + Raptors in Primetime w/ Monica McNutt: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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O’Reilly Injury Timeline and Deadline Fallout w/ Frank Seravalli: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Leafs' Comeback, Rielly's Role, and Lamar's Next Steps: 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 by The FAN Pregame

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Nylander Levels Up w/ Hailey Salvian + Wake and Rake!: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Mile High Controversy + Life Without O'Reilly: 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 by The FAN Pregame

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VanVleet Eviscerates Officials: "It's Personal": 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 by The FAN Pregame

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The Battle for the Leafs' Crease w/ Luke Fox + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox checks in to discuss Mitch Marner’s Selke candidacy, John Tavares’ slashing incident, Michael Bunting’s role as an agitator, Matt Murray’s chances of supplanting Ilya Samsonov before the end of the regular season, Sheldon Keefe continuing to dress 11 forwards and 7 defencemen, and the sports Oscar for best Leafs interviewee. Later, it’s time for the Wake and Rake (28:46)! Ailish and Justin announce their latest show bet before constructing 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. by The FAN Pregame

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NHL Expansion and McDavid Magic w/ Mark Messier + Wake and Rake!: On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Mark Messier, Hockey Hall of Famer and current ESPN analyst, to discuss the Maple Leafs’ active trade deadline, Ryan O’Reilly’s intangibles on and off the ice, if Boston can maintain their current level of dominance, the Rangers loading up, Connor McDavid’s historic season, and the possibility of NHL expansion. Later, Sam McKee - friend of the show - stops by to tee up the betting lines for this weekend’s PGA Players Championship (27:07)! 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. by The FAN Pregame

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Blue Jays Make Peace With Their History + Wake and Rake!: 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. by The FAN Pregame

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The Perfect Ending: Ohtani vs. Trout Steals the Show!: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Japan’s victory over the United States in the WBC Final and Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to secure the title. Then, they weigh in on the Maple Leafs’ 7-2 loss to the Islanders, the adversarial reception for John Tavares on Long Island, Sheldon Keefe’s persistent line juggling, and Noel Acciari’s fight with Matt Martin. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:29)! 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 by The FAN Pregame

51 min listen

Leafs Lineup Tinkering, Rodgers Speaks, and Canada Ousted at WBC: On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss Aaron Rodgers revealing his intention to play for the Jets in 2023 and his viral appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Then, they chat about the Maple Leafs’ loss to the Avalanche, Sheldon Keefe’s ongoing lineup tinkering, Morgan Rielly’s encouraging performance, Calle Jarnkrok’s fit on the top line, who should play with John Tavares, Ilya Samsonov taking command of the Leafs’ net, and Auston Matthews opening up about the hand injury that has been plaguing him this season. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Canada’s loss to Mexico at the World Baseball Classic and Edwin Diaz’s freak injury. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:02)! 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 by The FAN Pregame

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Bunting Suspended + Will the Leafs' Stars Show Up?

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