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Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Jason Bukala stopping by to discuss his experience working in the Panthers' scouting department, Florida's stylistic composition, why the Leafs need to simplify their game, how Toronto can negate Florida's forecheck, and Aleksander Barkov's impact on this series. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Liam McHugh, studio host for the NHL on TNT, to chat about the Panthers' improbable 5-game playoff winning streak, Sergei Bobrovsky's unexpected resurgence, the Leafs' inability to play a full 60 minutes, and the slew of unpredictable results during this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs (22:37). Ailish and Justin close the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (40:00)!  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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Anthony Petrielli, writer for Maple Leafs Hot Stove, to discuss his takeaways from the Leafs' Game 2 loss, Sergei Bobrovsky channeling his vintage Vezina form, Mitch Marner's underwhelming performance through two games, the Leafs' struggles with breakouts, and Sheldon Keefe's big decisions heading into Game 3. Later, we open the phone lines to gauge the pulse of Leafs Nation as the team faces an 0-2 deficit (29:36). 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 open the show by discussing the Maple Leafs' Game 2 loss against Florida on Thursday, the team's dismal start to the second period, Sergei Bobrovsky's standout performance, Sam Bennett's antics, if he deserves to face any supplemental discipline, the impact of Matthew Knies' absence, Mark Giordano's ongoing struggles, potential blue line changes for Game 3, and the need for greater consistency from the “Core 4.” Afterwards, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:11)!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.

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Darren Pang, former NHL goalie and current TNT analyst, to discuss what makes Matthew Tkachuk special, the Leafs' potential adjustments for Game 2, how they can generate more offence against Sergei Bobrovsky, Ryan O'Reilly's championship pedigree, and Brandon Montour's ascent. Afterwards, Dan Shulman checks in from Boston to chat about the Blue Jays' four-game losing skid, if the Red Sox are better than advertised, Alex Verdugo trying to bury the hatchet with Alek Manoah, Matt Chapman winning AL Player of the Month for April, and if the organization has lost faith in Brandon Belt. Then, Ailish and Justin close out the show by assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (25:06)! 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Matt Marchese, producer of The Jeff Marek Show, stops by to discuss the Panthers' aggressive forecheck in Game 1, his concerns about the Brodie-McCabe pairing, the potential of Sheldon Keefe going 11-and-7 in Game 2, Matthew Knies' resounding impact during the post-season, and the goaltending battle between Ilya Samsonov and a resurgent Sergei Bobrovsky. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Brady Tkachuk, captain of the Ottawa Senators, to chat about his dad calling out the Florida Panthers, his brother Matthew's elite hockey IQ, Florida's upset win over Boston in Round 1, and Snoop Dogg becoming the latest celebrity to enter the Senators' ownership sweepstakes (28:00). 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.

May the 4th be with you! Ailish and Justin open the show by testing their Star Wars knowledge and discussing Leon Draisaitl's 4-goal performance in a losing effort against the Vegas Golden Knights. Afterwards, they weigh in on Sheldon Keefe's comments about the Leafs' fluid line combinations, what adjustments Keefe should make in Game 2, and the challenge of neutralizing Matthew Tkachuk. Then, Ailish and Justin also chime in on the Blue Jays' current 4-game losing streak, Alek Manoah's ongoing struggles, and Alex Verdugo throwing cold water on his previous criticism about Manoah. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (43:54)!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. 

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Hailey Salvian, national hockey writer for The Athletic, to discuss her takeaways from the Leafs' 4-2 loss on Tuesday, Matthew Tkachuk's success in the greasy areas, Mark Giordano's struggles, and Darryl Sutter's firing in Calgary. Later, Ed Jovanovski, former NHL defenceman and current Panthers analyst, stops by to chat about Florida's aggressive forecheck, Tkachuk's impressive Game 1 performance, and how Toronto can strike back in Game 2 (28:00). 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs' Game 1 loss to the Panthers, Jake McCabe's defensive gaffes in the series opener, Matthew Tkachuk's elite skill set, Mark Giordano's struggles so far this post-season, Matthew Knies' emergence as an impactful top 6 forward, and the importance of winning the special teams battle. Later, we take your calls to gauge the pulse of Leafs Nation after the Buds' series-opening loss (28:33). 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. 

New series, same Game 1 result. Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs' 4-2 loss to the Panthers on Tuesday, if the Leafs displayed a lack of urgency coming off their emotional Round 1 victory over Tampa, Matthew Tkachuk's profound impact in all facets of the game, Sheldon Keefe's confounding coaching tactics, concerns on the blue line, Sergei Bobrovsky's standout Game 1 performance, Toronto failing to convert on the power play, and potential lineup changes for Game 2. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (40:19)! 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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Luke Fox to discuss his experience covering the Leafs' Game 6 victory in Tampa, Kyle Dubas' crucial additions at the trade deadline, Luke Schenn's impact on the blue line, the importance of getting off to a fast start against Florida, the challenge of neutralizing Matthew Tkachuk, and where the Leafs hold a distinct advantage over the Panthers. Afterwards, Steve Dangle - friend of the show - stops by to chat about his reaction to the Leafs winning a playoff round, if he's disappointed Toronto isn't facing Boston in Round 2, the poetic justice of John Tavares scoring the series-clinching goal in Game 6, and his expectations for this upcoming series against Florida (23:00). 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Jeff Marek stops by to discuss his admiration for Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot, how the Leafs might perform in Round 2 after they shed the weight of past playoff failures, the biggest challenges that Florida poses, Calgary's decision to fire Darryl Sutter, and what lies ahead for the Winnipeg Jets after their first round exit. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by NHL Network's EJ Hradek to chat about the Devils' shutout win over the Rangers in Game 7, Jack Hughes' standout performance in the first round, Ryan O'Reilly's profound impact on the Leafs, the Oilers' chances of making a Stanley Cup run, and the fallout from Boston's upset loss (28:05). 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.

Welcome to Round 2, Leafs Nation! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by diving into the Coles Notes for this Florida Panthers team, breaking down their journey to reach the second round. Then, they share their biggest lessons from the Leafs' first round win over Tampa and what tangible takeaways will be applicable for their Round 2 matchup against the Panthers. Later, it's time for the return of the Tarot Cards. Ailish and Justin indulge in a pre-Round 2 tarot card reading for the Maple Leafs, confronting the spirits about their assertions prior to the playoffs (42:14). 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 affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Leafs radio play-by-play voice Joe Bowen to discuss the Leafs overcoming the mental hurdle of repeated first round losses, Matthew Knies' impact against Tampa, Auston Matthews elevating his game during the opening round, and how Sheldon Keefe might deploy his lineup in the series opener against Florida. Afterwards, former Leafs forward Patrick Marleau stops by to chat about how he consumed Toronto's historic win on Saturday night, his relationship with the team's young core, the growth he's seen from this group, and Ryan O'Reilly's veteran influence (26:51).  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, Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss why he's changed his tune on the Leafs, their second round matchup against the Panthers, the Leafs' balanced contributions against Tampa, John Tavares' special moment, and the Bruins' upset loss to the Panthers. Later, we take your calls on our Victory Monday hotline (31:07)! 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

They've done it! The Maple Leafs have ended their 19-year playoff curse! In honour of the Leafs advancing to Round 2, Ailish - as promised - kicks off the show by applying some blue lipstick! Then, she and Justin discuss John Tavares' Game 6 OT winner, the improved maturity of this Leafs team, Auston Matthews imposing his will during this series, Sheldon Keefe's bold decision to go with an 11-and-7 alignment in Game 6, and the celebration in Toronto on Saturday night. Afterwards, Brent Gunning - friend of the show - stops by to chat about his viewing experience on Saturday night, the pure jubilation of seeing the Leafs win a playoff series, their second round matchup against the Florida Panthers, and what constitutes a successful post-season (34:22). 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 affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined in studio by Sam McKee and Brent Gunning to discuss the Leafs' potential lineup changes for Game 6, Kyle Dubas' future, Justin Holl's struggles throughout the series, if this Leafs team is actually different, Andrei Vasilevskiy's bounce back performance, and Patrick Maroon's hit on Mark Giordano. Later, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Teoscar Hernandez' return to the Rogers Centre this weekend, before assembling our daily Wake and Rake parlay (33:55)!  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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos of Real Kyper and Bourne stops by to discuss Justin Holl's woeful Game 5 performance, potential blue line changes for Game 6, Michael Bunting's best lineup fit, why Sheldon Keefe needs to take a hard look at his bottom six, Ilya Samsonov's erratic start, and his latest column on Kyle Dubas' next contract. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin take your calls to gauge the pulse of Leafs Nation (33:11).  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 affiliates.

Deja vu? Ailish and Justin kick off our Friday show by discussing the Maple Leafs' Game 5 loss to the Lightning, Toronto's history of faltering in close out scenarios, Justin Holl's woes, and Sheldon Keefe's big lineup decisions for Game 6. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:11)!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

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Bruce Boudreau, former NHL head coach and current NHL Network analyst, stops by to discuss his weird superstitions as a coach, Sheldon Keefe making a conscious decision not to mess with the Leafs' winning lineup, what Matthew Knies has added since joining the fray in Game 2, Ryan O'Reilly's leadership influence, and why it's important for Toronto to finish the job tonight. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss which individuals have the most to gain from a Leafs series victory. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (24:41)! 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Sportsnet's Luke Fox stops by to discuss the mood within the Leafs' locker room ahead of Game 5, the leadership prowess of Ryan O'Reilly and Luke Schenn, Toronto's improved toughness, the Lightning being irked about Erik Cernak's injury, Matthew Knies' promotion into the top six, and the Leafs' ideal game script for tonight. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by ESPN's Greg Wyshynski to chat about Andrei Vasilevskiy's struggles, the Leafs' decision to omit Michael Bunting from their Game 5 lineup, and the perception of the Leafs south of the border (28:10) 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 any affiliates.

Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing the Blue Jays' three-game sweep over the Chicago White Sox and where the team's starting rotation - on balance - currently ranks across MLB. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on Sheldon Keefe's decision to make Michael Bunting a healthy scratch for Game 5 and share their keys for tonight's potential close out game. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (48:25)!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, Shayna Goldman checks in to discuss the Oilers-Kings series, Victor Hedman's struggles this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy showing signs of wearing down, Carolina's lack of forward depth, and Leon Draisaitl elevating his game so far this post-season. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Leafs legend Ed Belfour to chat about his memories from the Leafs' last playoff series win in 2004, the energy in Toronto during the post-season, dealing with pressure as a goaltender, and Ilya Samsonov's admission about trying to overcome nervousness (26:32). 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 affiliate

Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with Matt Marchese, producer of The Jeff Marek Show, stopping by to chat about Michael Bunting's status for Game 5, who he could replace in the Leafs' lineup, Toronto displaying a newfound ability to negate Tampa's physicality, T.J. Brodie and Jake McCabe struggling to find their footing, Andrei Vasilevskiy showing cracks in his armour, and Ryan O'Reilly staking his claim as the Leafs' playoff MVP thus far. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Jon Morosi to chat about José Berríos' recent turnaround, Nate Pearson's return to the Blue Jays' roster, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s disdain for the New York Yankees, and the current level of parity in the AL East (30:06).  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.

Happy Hump Day! Ailish kicks off the show by discussing her experience attending the Blue Jays' first Loonie Dogs night of the season and hitting the over on Joey Chestnut's betting line for her total hot dog consumption (8.5). Then, she and Justin weigh in on Jose Berrios' recent resurgence, his uptick in velocity, and Nate Pearson's return to the Big Leagues. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin chat about Sheldon Keefe's resounding endorsement of Matthew Knies and if Michael Bunting should be reinserted into the Leafs' lineup for Game 5. They also chime in on Derek Lalonde dropping an interesting tidbit about Andrei Vasilevskiy's weakness against point shots. Later, Ailish presents a mini version of the A-List (48:19)! 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

Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show kicks off with The Athletic's Joshua Kloke checking in from Tampa to discuss the performance of the Maple Leafs' “Core 5” so far in this series, the need to put together a complete effort in Game 5, Morgan Rielly's role as a leader, Ilya Samsonov outdueling Andrei Vasilevskiy thus far, Alex Kerfoot's status as a beloved figure in the Leafs' locker room, Matthew Knies' impact since being inserted into the lineup, and the team's looming decision on Michael Bunting. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Joey Chestnut, the No. 1 competitive eater in the world, to discuss his special appearance at the Blue Jays' first Loonie Dogs night of the season, his long list of hot dog-eating accolades, and which dogs he's looking forward to trying at Rogers Centre (24:03). 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, Jeff Marek stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs' improved poised and maturity compared to past playoff appearances, Andrei Vasilevskiy's struggles, Tampa's biggest personnel flaws, why he's bullish on Matthew Knies' future, and the team's impending Michael Bunting decision. Then, Ailish and Justin briefly weigh in on Ime Udoka landing with the Houston Rockets, what it means for the Raptors, and the fallout for the recently-dismissed Nick Nurse. Later, we open the phone lines to gauge the pulse of Leafs Nation coming off last night's Game 4 win (25:16)!  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.

Do you Be-Leaf?! Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs' enthralling comeback win over the Lightning on Monday night, Toronto stealing two games in Tampa, if this Leafs team feels different, Andrei Vasilevskiy's struggles in this series, Matthew Knies emerging as a trustworthy option for Sheldon Keefe, the Leafs' Michael Bunting conundrum, Alex Kerfoot's OT heroics, Auston Matthews igniting the Leafs' third-period comeback, and Keefe's line juggling. Later, Ailish presents a mini edition of the A-List (46:55). 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, Ailish and Justin are joined by William Lou, host of The Raptors Show, to discuss Nick Nurse's dismissal, his takeaways from Masai Ujiri's press conference, the Raptors' eroding culture, the team's glaring personnel flaws, and potential candidates to replace Nurse. Later, Anthony Stewart, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by to chat about the Leafs' keys to victory in Game 4, Toronto's balanced contributions throughout their lineup, how the Leafs are combatting Tampa's chippiness, Andrei Vasilevskiy showing signs of wearing down, Ryan O'Reilly's leadership traits, and if Michael Bunting should draw back into the lineup for Game 5 (28:11). 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, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli stops by to discuss the Leafs' gutsy Game 3 win, why tonight's showdown will be Toronto's real test, the gamesmanship between Sheldon Keefe and Jon Cooper, the officiating league-wide, Michael Bunting's impending return, Andrei Vasilevskiy's performance throughout the series, Ryan O'Reilly's profound impact on this Leafs team, and Edmonton's crucial comeback in Los Angeles. Later, we open the phone lines to take your calls ahead of Game 4 (33:08)! 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.

Happy Monday! Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs' thrilling OT win over the Lightning in Game 3, Toronto finally “stealing'' a game in the post-season, Kyle Dubas exchanging words with fans, Morgan Rielly's hit on Brayden Point, Keefe's comments about Tampa “manipulating” the officials, Luke Schenn elevating his game, Ryan O'Reilly being a major factor in the Leafs' two wins, and Ilya Samsonov's outstanding Game 3 performance. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Raptors' firing of Nick Nurse and Masai Ujiri's comments at his press conference on Friday. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:17). 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 affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin are joined by Craig Simpson, former NHL forward and current Sportsnet colour analyst, to discuss the Leafs' response in Game 2, the team's stars rising to the occasion, Morgan Rielly's standout performance, and Sheldon Keefe's key coaching decisions on Thursday night. Later, former NHL defenceman Chris Pronger stops by to chat about Matthew Knies' playoff debut, Ryan O'Reilly's value, Michael Bunting's 3-game suspension, and Tampa's depleted blue line (26:16). Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:50).  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, Sam McKee, producer of Real Kyper and Bourne, stops by to discuss the Leafs' bounce back win in Game 2, Toronto exploiting Tampa's injury-riddled d-core, the legend of yellow hoodie guy, Toronto's core group stepping up, Sheldon Keefe's Game 2 adjustments, John Tavares and Morgan Rielly elevating their game, and Justin Holl's mercurial reputation among Leaf fans. Afterwards, we take your calls to gauge the pulse of Leafs Nation after a big Game 2 win (28:57). 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.

Happy Friday! Ailish and Justin kick off the show by discussing the Maple Leafs' 7-2 win over the Lightning in Game 2, the atmosphere inside Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, Toronto's fast start, Sheldon Keefe's lineup adjustments, John Tavares and Morgan Rielly elevating their play, Ryan O'Reilly's calming presence, Tampa's depleted blue line, and Ilya Samsonov's bounce back performance. Afterwards, they weigh in on Michael Grange's piece about Masai Ujiri and the lengthy delay before his season-ending news conference. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List, featuring some exciting news about Joey “Jaws” Chestnut (47:31). 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 Rupp, former NHL forward and current NHL Network analyst, stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs' Game 1 letdown, Tampa's bottom six imposing their will in the series opener, Ryan O'Reilly's calming influence, Matthew Knies being thrust into a playoff situation, the length of Michael Bunting's suspension, and Florida evening their series against the Bruins. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss which Leafs players are facing the most pressure heading into tonight's Game 2. Then, with the help of the text-line, they assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (29:24)!  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.

On Hour 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning, co-host of Leafs Nation, stops by to discuss the vitriol surrounding Michael Bunting, if Bunting has played himself out of a contract extension this summer, parallels to Nazem Kadri, the Leafs' propensity for slow starts, Sheldon Keefe's line tinkering, Ilya Samsonov's shaky Game 1, and how Toronto can exploit Tampa's depleted blue line. Later, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith to chat about Alek Manoah's early-season woes, José Berríos delivering back-to-back strong outings, Chris Bassitt finding his groove, and Nathan Lukes earning his first career start last night (26:03). 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 Leafs playoff game day! Ailish and Justin discuss Michael Bunting being assessed a 3-game suspension for his hit to the head on Erik Cernak, if the punishment is warranted, Sheldon Keefe unveiling new-look lines at Wednesday's practice, Matthew Knies' projected insertion into the lineup, the Leafs' heir of complacency and arrogance, Ilya Samsonov's history of playoff struggles, the pressure facing Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, and the Blue Jays' 8-1 loss in Houston. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (45:04)! 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 affiliate

On Hour 3 of The FAN Morning Show, Nick Kypreos stops by to discuss the Maple Leafs' slow start in Game 1, Sheldon Keefe's level of culpability for last night's loss, potential lineup changes and tactical adjustments for Game 2, Ilya Samsonov's shaky performance, and Ryan O'Reilly's calming influence. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Blue Jays play-by-play voice Dan Shulman to chat about Toronto's win over the Astros on Tuesday, Chris Bassitt's impressive outing, the state of the Jays' starting rotation, and the current timeshare at second base (25:58).  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 falling flat in Game 1 against Tampa, Michael Bunting's hit on Erik Cernak and the likelihood of a suspension, Matthew Knies' potential insertion into the lineup, and the false narrative surrounding Wes McCauley. Later, we take your calls to gauge the pulse of Leafs Nation after the team's series-opening loss (27:48). 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.

Here we go again. On Hour 1 of The FAN Morning Show, Ailish and Justin discuss the Maple Leafs' 7-3 blowout loss to the Lightning in Game 1, the emotional letdown for fans inside Scotiabank Arena, Michael Bunting's ejection for his high hit on Erik Cernak, the officiating in last night's game, concerns about the Leafs' blue line, and Sheldon Keefe's impending lineup conundrum for Game 2. Later, Ailish presents her daily edition of the A-List (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, Steve Dangle checks in to discuss his emotions heading into the Leafs' series opener against Tampa, the Leafs' biggest improvements compared to last year, Tampa's biggest vulnerabilities, the pressure on Toronto's core four, and the goaltending matchup between Ilya Samsonov and Andrei Vasilevskiy. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by former Leafs defenceman Tomas Kaberle to chat about his experience playing playoff hockey in Toronto, his relationship with Luke Schenn, the Leafs' quest to overcome their past post-season demons, and the importance of coaching at this time of year (28:05). Then, with the help of the text-line, Ailish and Justin assemble our daily Wake and Rake parlay (42:35)! 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 2 of The FAN Morning Show, Luke Fox stops by to discuss Sheldon Keefe's lineup decisions for Game 1, Timothy Liljegren's omission on the blue line, Keefe's history of being out-coached in the playoffs, John Tavares' fit on the wing, Tampa's sluggish conclusion to the regular season, and the biggest difference between this year's Leafs team and those of years' past. Later, we take your calls to gauge the tenor of Leafs Nation ahead of Game 1 (27:48). 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 Leafs playoff game day! Ailish and Justin discuss their biggest takeaways from the opening night of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Kevin Gausman's abysmal outing in Houston, and the Blue Jays' trend of slow starts. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin weigh in on the Leafs' projected Game 1 lineup against Tampa and outline their three keys for the series. Later, we close out the hour with Ailish's daily edition of the A-List (41:56).  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