The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Thursday ahead of the Final of the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning head to Boston to chat with Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff. He checks the vibe south of the border to gauge the excitement for tonight's game, especially after the first meeting and the chaotic initial nine seconds of the game. The trio discuss the factors that led to Team USA getting the win in Montreal and the likelihood that Canada can turn the tables. In the backend of the hour, Ben and Brent head to Dunedin to check in with MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson at Blue Jays Spring Training (27:58). Keegan shares if 4 Nations fever has also swept over the Jays clubhouse, before getting into the fallout for not reaching an extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., if it will be a story all season, and what players need to step up for the team to be competitive this season.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning preview the tournament rematch and discuss its potential impact on the NHL season. They compare audience perspectives from both sides of the border and explore how it might influence player mentalities, particularly looking at Auston Matthews and the Tkachuk brothers. Later, they welcome Damien Cox (25:36) from The Star to share his thoughts on the 4 Nations tournament and whether it has exceeded expectations. The trio debates the significance of the initial game's nine seconds and three fights in shaping interest for tonight's rematch.

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Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning preview tonight's rematch, contrasting it with the first game and discussing the developing rivalry between both teams. They debate player pressures, focusing on Auston Matthews' commitment to playing through a new injury. Later, they analyze Vlad Guerrero Jr.’s potential contract demands after David Ortiz’s recent comments, as well as George Springer’s first remarks this spring and his legacy with the Blue Jays (34:25).

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