The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of the week by continuing to dissect Canada’s 4 Nations Face-Off victory. Brent Gunning and guest host Sho Alli continue break down last night’s final alongside Sportsnet analyst and founder of the Pro Hockey Group, Jason Bukala. The former Director of Amateur Scouting for the Florida Panthers weighs in on who he thought stood out in this tournament, how the Leafs players fared in last night’s final and if the NHL hit on something with the 4 Nations. Next up, today’s boys head to Boston to check in with Sportsnet NHL reporter Luke Fox, who was in the building for Canada’s OT win (27:05). Luke, on limited sleep, shares some insight into the mood around the team throughout the tournament, the key lineup decisions that were made, what players really stepped up to the occasion of playing best-on-best, and the state of Hockey Canada as a whole heading into next year’s Olympic games.

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In hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Brent Gunning and Sho Alli discuss standout performances from the tournament, highlighting winners and losers while considering the increased visibility for hockey. They focus on two Leafs players and their impact on the recent game, assessing how it may influence their NHL season. The duo then welcomes retired NHL goalie Carter Hutton (32:50) from Daily Face-off, who shares insights on Canada’s tournament success and evaluates the performances of goaltenders Jordan Binnington and Connor Hellebuyck.

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Brent Gunning and guest host Sho Alli celebrate Canada's thrilling overtime victory against the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off Final, thanks to Connor McDavid's heroic goal. The hosts discuss the significance of this moment in Canadian hockey history and whether it's a passing of the torch from the '87 generation to '97. They evaluate the winners and losers of the tournament as teams prepare for the NHL regular season. Additionally, they analyze Canada's goaltending situation and consider whether Jordan Binnington has established himself among the nation's top netminders (31:57).

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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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The FAN Morning Show heads into its final hour of the day looking ahead to tomorrow’s 4 Nations Face-Off Final. Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning are joined by Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports to talk about the anticipation of the rematch between Canada and the United States. The trio re-live Saturday’s first matchup between the two nations as Ren gives his take on the atmosphere in Montreal, before diving into expectations for the final in Boston and potential lineup changes we could see. They also carve out some time to discuss what has made this tournament so special, the excitement it has generated and how the NHL can keep it going. Next the morning duo check in with Adnan Virk, host on MLB Network and NHL Network (21:15). He weighs in on the Blue Jays not coming to terms with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and how fans should view what could be his final season in Toronto, before offering his perspective on the hockey rivalry between USA and Canada south of the border.

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On hour two of The FAN Morning Show, Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discuss whether fans prefer a good season with a playoff push featuring Vlad and Bo or an early exit that prompts trade considerations for the team. They check in with JD Bunkis, who shares updates on his travel issues and discusses the Vlad news alongside the Jays' season and future. Next, Jon Morosi (25:10) from MLB and NHL Network joins to analyze the Jays' current situation with Guerrero and the overall league perception. The conversation also touches on the upcoming 4 Nations’ Final between Canada and the U.S.

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