Rick Tocchet joins the show to chat about his experience coaching Ilya Lyubushkin in Arizona, his fit alongside Rasmus Sandin, the Leafs' need for more leadership, and Michael Bunting's breakout season (1:32). Afterwards, Ernie Johnson stops by to discuss covering All-Star weekend in Cleveland, the league's 75th anniversary team, the Lakers' dysfunction this season, and what Chris Paul's injury means for the Suns (23:25). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts an...
Feb 23, 2022•48 min
Nick Kypreos stops by to chat about the holes on the Leafs' blueline, how there isn't a magic trade out there to fix what ails Toronto, the team's lack of intensity, John Tavares showing frustration, and the concern level with Jake Muzzin's latest injury (0:24). Later, the morning crew assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (31:10). 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 an...
Feb 23, 2022•47 min
Following his mini two-day vacation, Blake finally gets to share his takeaways from NBA All-Star Weekend, including the lack of intrigue surrounding the slam dunk competition and if the Elam Ending should become a permanent fixture in NBA games (1:13). Later Blake vents his frustration over the ongoing MLB lockout and the team discusses the narrative surrounding Goran Dragić's departure (29:23). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessa...
Feb 23, 2022•51 min
Blake is back and it's episode #100 of The FAN Morning Show! The team discusses the Leafs' 4-3 overtime loss to the Blue Jackets, John Tavares' visible frustration amidst his ongoing struggles, the level of concern with Jack Campbell, and Ilya Lyubushkin's debut (8:29). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: Justin Williams tweet about parents carrying their kids' hockey bags, Beijing Olympics TV ratings, and more (35:07). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the ho...
Feb 23, 2022•51 min
Anthony Stewart joins the show to discuss the Leafs' defensive flaws, the team's lack of toughness, and the scrutiny facing John Tavares (0:54). To wrap, JD and Ailish head back to the text line to field questions and comments from listeners (25:19). 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.
Feb 22, 2022•49 min
Ann-Renée Desbiens joins the show to discuss her experience winning Olympic gold in Beijing, her comeback after walking away from hockey, and the unique camaraderie of this year's Canada squad (0:39). Later, JD and Ailish tee up the betting lines for tonight's Leafs-Blue Jackets game, and assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (30:15). 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 ...
Feb 22, 2022•48 min
Ian Tulloch stopped by to chat about concerns with the Leafs' second line, potential linemates for John Tavares, Ilya Lyubushkin's best fit on the blueline, Jake Muzzin's regression, the team's reported interested in Ben Chiarot, and questions about toughness (1:25). Afterwards, JD and Ailish take your texts (36:21)! 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....
Feb 22, 2022•48 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Leafs' dejecting 5-2 loss to the Canadiens on Monday, concerns about the team's leadership, John Tavares' lack of production, the potential of shuffling pieces in the top-six, and Petr Mrázek's inconsistency this season (1:56). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: 02/22/22, Van Jefferson and his wife give their son who was born right after the Super Bowl a fitting name, and dream guests to interview (35:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are th...
Feb 22, 2022•51 min
Justin Bourne joins JD and Ailish to chat about his confidence level in the Leafs’ blueline, if Lyubushkin fits alongside Jake Muzzin, John Tavares’ lack of production, and potential adjustments on the second line (0:45). To finish, Amin Elhassan discusses LeBron James’ desire to play with his son in the NBA, if LeBron would ever return to Cleveland, Chris Paul’s injury, and the pressure on Ben Simmons and James Harden to perform in their new situations (26:41). The views and opinions expressed ...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min
Elliotte Friedman joins the show to discuss how the Ritchie-Lyubushkin trade transpired, where Lyubushkin slots on the blueline, Kyle Dubas' approach heading towards next month's trade deadline, and the team's unwillingness to move their first-round pick or a marquee prospect (5:29). Later, JD and Ailish tee up betting lines for tonight's Leafs-Canadiens game, and assemble the Wake and Rake parlay (37:50). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do ...
Feb 21, 2022•47 min
JD and Ailish share their thoughts on NBA All-Star weekend, Steph Curry's historic shooting performance on Sunday night, this year's underwhelming dunk contest, and the fallout from LeBron's homecoming weekend (1:13). Later, Julian McKenzie stops by to discuss Martin St. Louis' foray into coaching with the Canadiens, Cole Caufield's improved confidence under St. Louis, and Carey Price's future in Montreal (22:28). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests...
Feb 21, 2022•48 min
JD and Ailish discuss the Maple Leafs' trade with the Coyotes, Ilya Lyubuskin's fit on the blueline, William Nylander breaking out of his goal-scoring drought, John Tavares' recent struggles, and Jack Campbell's shaky outing against the Blues (1:50). Later, it's Ailish' A-List which includes: Finnish Olympic cross country skier Remi Lindholm's tough race in Beijing, a Dartmouth fan tradition involving tennis balls, and more (31:55). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of t...
Feb 21, 2022•53 min
Maple Leafs Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Player Development Coordinator Mark Fraser stops by to discuss the team's Heritage Classic jersey, the return of fans to Scotiabank Arena, Justin Holl and Rasmus Sandin's changing roles, Mark's own role with the Leafs and whether the NHL has enacted real change in terms of diversifying the game and combatting systemic racism, and what the most basic thing people can do at a grassroots level in a hockey space to be an ally (1:09). To wrap, Stan Van Gun...
Feb 18, 2022•48 min
Colby Armstrong stops by to chat about the Leafs' Heritage Classic jersey, Jack Campbell's standout performance against the Penguins, Auston Matthews adding some grit to his game, and Michael Bunting being the perfect complement to Matthews and Mitch Marner on the top line (0:33). Later, Kris Abbott joins the show to help the team assemble their daily Wake and Rake parlay (32:01). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect th...
Feb 18, 2022•48 min
The morning crew shares their thoughts on the clips that have surfaced from Fred VanVleet's contract negotiations with the Raptors last summer, and OG Anunoby's play so far this season (0:13). Later, Brian Scalabrine checks in from Cleveland to discuss the most interesting narratives heading into All-Star weekend, if a potential reunion between LeBron James and the Cavaliers could be on the table in the future, and the current pecking order in the East (26:56). The views and opinions expressed i...
Feb 18, 2022•47 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Leafs' 4-1 win over the Penguins, a dominant performance from Auston Matthews' line, Jack Campbell's 45-save night, rediscovering his confidence after a shaky stretch before the All-Star break, and Sheldon Keefe shuffling the deck with his blueline pairings (3:43). Later, it's Ailish's A-list which includes: Google showing how searches for "girls hockey school" have skyrocketed after Canada's gold-medal win, Stefon Diggs' alleged sitcom-esque Valentine's Day, and...
Feb 18, 2022•51 min
Cheryl Pounder stops by to discuss Canada’s gold medal, Marie-Philip Poulin’s Olympic legacy, and Canada taking advantage of their depth against Team USA (0:48). Then Jennifer Botterill joins to comment on Ann-Renée Desbiens’ inspiring journey back to the Olympic stage, Sarah Nurse’s dominant showing in Beijing, Natalie Spooner’s comments about Team USA, and why this Canadian Olympic team might be the best group ever assembled (38:02). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those o...
Feb 17, 2022•49 min
Nick Kypreos joins the show to discuss parallels between Mats Sundin's personality and Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner's strong season, Michael Bunting's breakout, potential fits for the Leafs ahead of the trade deadline, and tonight's matchup against the Penguins (0:21). Afterwards, the morning crew discusses their bets from yesterday and put together their Wake and Rake parlay (28:12). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily refle...
Feb 17, 2022•48 min
Mats Sundin joins the show to chat about life after hockey, his time in Toronto, and the pressure on this iteration of the Leafs to get over the hump (0:50). Later, Jeff Blair weighs in on Canada's women's hockey team delivering the highlight of the Olympics, the ongoing MLB lockout, some of the key negotiating points for both owners and the PA, and what Juan Soto's asking price says about potential extensions for Bo and Vlad (29:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of...
Feb 17, 2022•49 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Canada winning gold in women's hockey with a thrilling victory over the USA, Marie-Philip Poulin's clutch gene, Anne-Renée Desbiens turning in another solid performance against the Americans, and Sarah Nurse's breakout tournament (0:17). Later, it's JD and Blake taking the reins for a special edition of the JB list (43:13)! 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 &...
Feb 17, 2022•50 min
Hailey Salvian joins the show to chat about the magnitude of tonight's gold-medal matchup between Canada and the USA, and some of the main narratives heading into the game (0:28). Later, Mike Florio stops by to talk about Kyler Murray's dissent with the Cardinals, this off-season's quarterback market, potential suitors for Aaron Rodgers, and the chances Tom Brady returns to the NFL (22:34). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily ...
Feb 16, 2022•48 min
Amy Audibert checks in from Minnesota to discuss the Raptors' back-to-back losses, Thaddeus Young's integration into the lineup, and how they can matchup against Karl Anthony Towns tonight (0:26). Later, the morning crew revisits their bets from yesterday, and tee up tonight's Raptors game as well as the Canada-USA gold-medal match (22:09). They close out the hour by assembling their daily Wake and Rake parlay (40:02). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and g...
Feb 16, 2022•47 min
The morning group continues to draft the top Canadian Olympic moments of their lifetimes (0:42). Afterwards, Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss Jack Eichel's return to the ice tonight for Vegas, the Golden Knights' rumoured interest in Marc-André Fleury, the Leafs' main trade needs, the market for Nick Ritchie, Michael Bunting's breakout season in Toronto, and potential targets for the Leafs (25:13). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not n...
Feb 16, 2022•49 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss Bobby Marks' comments from Smith and Jones regarding the Raptors' reported interest in Kristaps Porzingis before last week's trade deadline, and why Toronto's front office may have been hesitant to pull the trigger on a Porzingis deal (2:45). Later, the crew tees up tonight's Canada-USA women's hockey gold-medal game (17:16). To wrap, it's the A-List which sees the group drafting the top Canadian Olympic moments of their lifetimes (44:48). The views and opinions expr...
Feb 16, 2022•51 min
Kris Versteeg joins the group to chat about Mitch Marner's creativity as a playmaker, how he can adapt his game for playoff success, the lack of production from the Leafs' second line, and potential trade fits for Toronto (0:38). To wrap, the group heads to the text line for more questions and comments from listeners (26:54). 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...
Feb 15, 2022•49 min
David Thorpe stops by to give his thoughts on Scottie Barnes' progression throughout his rookie season, how he's fared playing hefty minutes, and Thaddeus Young's fit with the Raptors (0:33). Later, the morning team revisits their bets from Monday and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:23). 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 affiliate....
Feb 15, 2022•45 min
The morning crew chats about the Raptors' blowout loss in New Orleans, the team's issue matching up against traditional centres, and Fred VanVleet showing signs of fatigue against the Pelicans (4:44). Afterwards, the group heads to the text line to answer questions from listeners (34:40). 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.
Feb 15, 2022•50 min
JD, Blake and Ailish discuss the Leafs' 6-2 win over the Kraken, Toronto's sloppy play throughout the game, Jack Campbell's performance, and Mitch Marner's polarizing reputation among Leafs fans (4:19). Later, it's Ailish's A-List which includes: a petition to move Super Bowls to Saturday night, the Hollywood sign to read "Rams House" for a week, and an Olympic feel-good story involving the ultimate friend (38:25). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guest...
Feb 15, 2022•50 min
Justin Bourne joins the group to chat about Alex Kerfoot's recent struggles, John Tavares' decline in production, William Nylander's bet lineup fit, Justin Holl not being suitable for a top-four role, and the team's current goaltending situation (0:20). To wrap, the group finishes with some Valentine's Day talk (37:06). 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....
Feb 14, 2022•48 min
Ross Tucker joins the show to discuss the impact of Odell Beckham Jr.'s injury, Sean McVay's commitment to the run game, and Matthew Stafford's Hall of Fame candidacy (0:36). Next, the morning crew weighs in on the Super Bowl halftime show (21:03). Afterwards, the group reviews their Super Bowl bets from Sunday, and assembles their daily Wake and Rake parlay (29:54). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of ...
Feb 14, 2022•47 min
