The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast to discuss Linus Ullmark's injury and whether it is a major problem for the Senators. Next, the lads discuss the conflict between JT Miller and Elias Pettersson, if the Canucks can work around it, and whether winning can cure the problem. Later, the three discuss Auston Matthews' injury, if it is another cause for concern for the Leafs, and how they should manage him throughout the season. Finally, they discuss Macklin Celebrini and potential trade targets for the Buffalo Sabres.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa start the Friday edition of the The FAN Hockey Show with the Futa Five ahead of the weekend, headlined by the “Streaking Sens” five-game winning streak. Then, Sportsnet’s Eric Engels (17:29) joins the show to discuss how much Patrik Laine has meant to the Canadiens and the fanbase, Lane Hutson’s impressive rookie season, and the Habs’ bringing in Alexandre Carrier from the Predators. Later, Hockey Night in Canada’s Scott Oake (43:41) joins Matt & Mike to detail his story following his appointment to the Order of Canada, and reflect on some of his favourite spots on After Hours. Finally, the guys wrap up the week, looking at some of the marquee games this weekend.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. They dive into Sidney Crosby's four-point night to break his scoring slump, what's behind the Kings' solid stretch of hockey, and trade pieces the Flyers have to offer. Later, Elliotte previews the Maple Leafs' trip to Buffalo, the allure of the "Battle of the QEW", and Matt Murray's projected first start of the season. The trio wrap up with a chat about Zach Hyman's omission from Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster after notching his 11th goal of the season last night.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by answering questions from the text line before being joined by NHL Analyst from Sportsnet, Sam Cosentino (16:15) to discuss the Leafs' win over the Dallas Stars, Craig Berube’s new line adjustments, Nick Robertson’s big game, the Leafs’ goaltending situation and potential trade targets. Later, the three discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ roster flaws, Kaapo Kakko’s outlook in Seattle and the importance of player development in a cap-friendly era. Finally, the guys wrap up with Mike and Matt’s Mail Bag Questions (48:35).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. They start by discussing the Maple Leafs' combination of Auston Matthews, William Nylander and Mitch Marner on the top line last night in Dallas and the idea of moving Marner to the centre spot, before diving into the frenzy of early trades around the NHL. Elliotte looks into what sparked the Rangers to ship Kappo Kaako to Seattle, why a fresh start might be beneficial for the player, and the positives and negatives of giving young players big contracts. The trio wrap up with a chat about Flyers and Red Wings' high-scoring battle, Thatcher Demko's lights-out showing in the Canucks' overtime loss, and what to make of Vancouver's season so far.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show with former NHL forward and NHL analyst Kris Versteeg, who discusses the Buffalo Sabres' ongoing struggles, their loss to the Montreal Canadiens, whether the New York Rangers are in the same boat as the Sabres, and how to deal with a losing streak. Next, the lads discuss the Montreal Canadiens and Patrik Laine's hat trick (35:56) before Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua (49:50) joins them to debate their hypothetical Christmas team gifting. Finally, Adrian Kempe (1:23:39), forward with the Los Angeles Kings, joins Matt and Mike to discuss Anze Kopitar's longevity and consistency as well as the team's current status.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Thomas Hickey from Prime Monday Night Hockey, talking about the Edmonton Oilers, Zach Hyman's decision not to return to the game after taking a slap shot to the face, how to take a proper slap shot, whether Leon Draisaitl is becoming a versatile player, and winning the World Junior tournament. Next up, Co-host of the Spittin Chiclets Podcast, Paul Bissonnette (17:02), joins the show to discuss his altercation incident, his takeaways on the Buffalo Sabres’ losing streak, his take on Anthony Stolarz being ruled out and his confidence in the new goaltending tandem. Finally, Sabres Reporter of The Buffalo News, Lance Lysowski (48:17) joins the show to discuss the disarray in Buffalo and if they need a franchise-altering trade.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast to talk about Anthony Stolarz's 4-6 week absence, whether Joseph Woll and Dennis Hildeby can fill in, and whether Woll will receive the majority of the starts. Next, the boys discussed Terry Pegula's meeting with the Buffalo Sabres and potential trade prospects. Later, they discussed other potential trade ideas in the NHL, Kiefer Sherwood's first career hat trick, and Tye Felhaber's NHL debut. Finally, the three wrap up discussing last night's game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show with ‘The Futa Five’ before being joined by the Head Coach for the Ottawa 67’s, Dave Cameron (17:01) to discuss this year’s World Junior tournament, what it means to him to coach Team Canada, the importance in finding line chemistry and what his mentality is going into the tournament. Scott Laughlin (42:56) of SiriusXM NHL Network Radio joins the show to discuss the Buffalo Sabres' next steps, player management decisions, Max Domi's role in the bottom six, the Toronto Maple Leafs' chances of winning the Jennings Trophy, and the New York Rangers' trade deadline strategy. Finally, the guys wrap up the program by previewing tonight's game between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast to discuss the Buffalo Sabres' struggles, their loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs, what’s next for the Sabres, potential trade options, and Rick Tocchet's remarks regarding the Vancouver Canucks. Later, they talk about the New York Rangers' season difficulties, whether they should consider rebuilding and finally hit on the Ottawa Senators finding their rhythm.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa react to reports that the NHL is pushing for players with Italian ancestry to play for Italy at the Olympics in 2026. Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean (5:36) joins the show to reflect on what makes international best-on-best hockey so special, the best captains ever, Sidney Crosby’s evolution as a leader and much more. Finally, Matt and Mike tee up the weekend’s NHL action with the Futa Five, headlined by 'Thatcher Demko watch' as he continues to get back to full strength in Vancouver (40:46).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa get Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show started by looking back on last night's NHL action alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. He shares an update on the Maple Leafs after goaltender Anthony Stolarz went down with an injury in the team's 3-2 victory over Anaheim, before breaking down how Max Pacioretty has reinvented his game this season. Later, Elliotte weighs in on Minnesota's options on the back end after Jacob Middleton's injury, the Canucks' ceiling after dismantling the reining Stanley Cup champions, and Vegas' overtime thriller with the Jets. The trio wrap up the week with a discussion about the Flames' long-term outlook after last night's 8-3 drubbing, along with the NHL's desire to have players with Italian heritage to represent their country on the international stage. 

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show with Ryan Whitney of the Spittin Chiclets Podcast, where they discuss Paul Bissonnette's altercation, the New York Rangers' Jacob Trouba drama, whether the Buffalo Sabres have one of the best fan bases in the league despite their losing record, and Frederic picking out David Gustafsson for a fight late in the Jets blowout. Later, Anna Dua (21:47), a Sportsnet host and reporter, joins the show to discuss who deserves 'the best GM of the year' award so far this season, which player outside Connor McDavid is ideal to start a team with and finally conclude with text line questions. 

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman to chat about what we can learn from Edmonton Oilers' upcoming stretch of games and if not making Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster could lift some weight off of Stuart Skinner's shoulders. Next, the trio dive into the defencemen on the NHL trade market, which names fit in certain destinations, and who the Rangers could target to pair with Adam Fox. Elliotte wraps up with his thoughts on the Buffalo Sabres after another disappointing loss at home.

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The FAN Hockey Show opens with Matt Marchese and Mike Futa discussing the Toronto Maple Leafs' win over the New Jersey Devils in overtime, Anthony Stolarz's outstanding performance, and Auston Matthews' game-winning overtime goal. Louie DeBrusk from Sportsnet joins the show to talk about Jake DeBrusk's recent success, the Vancouver Canucks' victory in overtime, the Edmonton Oilers' win over the Tampa Bay Lightning, and Zach Hyman's recent contributions to the Oilers. Next, NHL Network's Jonathan Davis (33:14) spoke about the Los Angeles Kings' current situation, their lack of depth in scoring, and Quinton Byfield's sluggish start. Later, Matt and Mike are joined by Jason Bukala (49:51), an NHL analyst on Sportsnet, to talk about Thatcher Demko's return, whether Nashville's season is already coming to an end and their draft history. They conclude by talking about Matthew Knies raising stock and Frederic picking out David Gustafsson for a fight late in the Jets blowout (1:39:52).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by recapping last night's games, whether the Montreal Canadiens will reach a turning point, another disappointing loss for the New York Rangers, and discussing Alexander Georgiev's trade to the San Jose Sharks. Next, Sportsnet NHL Writer Luke Fox (25:14) joins the show to talk about tonight's game between the Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils, whether both coaching changes have helped each team so far this season, and how Mitch Marner has adjusted to Craig Berube's coaching style. Later, Colorado Avalanche Announcer Conor McGahey (49:52) joins the show to discuss the Alexander Georgiev trade and how the Avs might potentially improve with Mackenzie Blackwood. Finally, the three examine the current state of the Avalanche and their ability to stay healthy.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast to talk about the Buffalo Sabres, the Chicago Blackhawks, whether their roster draws free agents, and whether the coaching position is up for grabs. Later, the boys discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs, including Ryan O'Reilly's free agency choice to leave Toronto, if he is still a good fit for the Leafs, and how the Nashville Predators should approach him at the trade deadline. Finally, the guys wrap up with Alexander Georgiev being traded to the San Jose Sharks, today’s Board of Governors meeting and what we can take away from it.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show discussing and recapping ‘The Futa Five’ and discussing the positives and negatives of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Next up, Mollie Walker (19:03) from the NHL Network joins the show to discuss Jacob Trouba’s departure from the New York Rangers, how this may affect the players in the locker room, how the Rangers should approach the trade deadline and whether Pierre Laviolette is on the hot seat. Finally, E.J. Hradek (47:14), host of the NHL Network, joins Matt and Mike to discuss John Tortorella's diving rant, the Philadelphia Flyers' loss to the Utah Hockey Team, which teams are contenders or pretenders, and if the Washington Capitals can maintain their current success.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast to discuss Jacob Trouba's trade to the Anaheim Ducks, the loophole around it, and Igor Shesterkin's contract extension with the New York Rangers. Next, the guys debate what's wrong with the Nashville Predators, if they need a new coach, and the Pittsburgh Penguins' recent success. Finally, they get into Kyle Dubas' psyche and discuss his future plans with the Penguins.

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Jarmo Kekäläinen, Assistant General Manager for Team Finland, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to dive into the nation's recently unveiled 4 Nations Face-Off roster. Jarmo chats about the value of positional versatility in international hockey, the team's coaching staff, and Patrik Laine's strong form heading into the tournament. Later on, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (20:55) joins the guys in studio to look back on yesterday's busy night in the NHL, before delving into his list of top 40 prospects for the 2025 NHL Draft. Jason highlights the four-horse race to be the first overall pick between Matthew Schaefer, Michael Misa, Porter Martone and James Hagens, along with the standouts and notable omissions from Team Canada's World Juniors selection camp. The trio also share their thoughts on the 4 Nations Face-Off rosters, the growing concerns in Buffalo and how to right the ship. Mike and Matt wrap up this week on the show with the latest edition of the 'Futa Five' (59:14).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show discussing the standoff between Jacob Trouba and the New York Rangers alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. The NHL insider shares the latest including Columbus' interest, NYR's decision to scratch the defenceman due to 'roster management', and what to expect as the situation continues to unravel. Next up, the trio chat about Luke Richardson's departure from behind Chicago's bench, Patrik Laine's scoring streak in his return from injury, the rise of pivotal replay reviews in the NHL, and the questionable no-call on Drake Batherson last night in Ottawa.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show going through a few texts from listeners discussing Evan Bouchard's performance affecting a future contract, the expectations of Team Canada with the rosters locked for the 4 Nations Face-Off, if Cale Makar can become the next highest paid defensemen, and if there's a market for Claude Giroux at the trade deadline. Later, former NHL Head Coach Rick Bowness (16:30) joins the podcast to talk about the best players he's coached, which players had the best leadership, the value of having a good relationship with your leadership group, and the transition from assistant coach to head coach. Finally, Gary Lawless (49:09), the Vegas Golden Knights Insider, joins Matt and Mike to discuss Alex Pietrangelo, Shea Theodore and Adin Hill making the 4 Nations Team Canada roster.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to open The FAN Hockey Show. They react to the official 4 Nations Face-Off roster reveals and highlight some surprise picks, including Tage Thompson being left off the United States team. Next, they discuss Mitch Marner’s stellar third period performance in the Leafs' victory over the Nashville Predators last night. Finally, the crew chats about the possibility of the New York Rangers moving Jacob Trouba, a fresh start and new coach bump for the Boston Bruins, Tyler Seguin undergoing hip surgery and how the Dallas Stars will manage without him long-term. 

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show with veteran NHL defenceman Chris Pronger, who discusses his playing days, how he adapted to his big frame, stories about being traded, and the significance of building a national team roster. The boys then briefly went over last night's slate of games (35:11) before being joined by Anna Dua (49:42), a Sportsnet host and reporter. The three give their predictions for this year's 4 Nations Face-off lineup, as well as which Toronto Maple Leafs players could make the Team Canada roster. Finally, Thomas Drance (1:20:24) of Canucks Talk joins Matt and Mike to discuss the team's recent road success while losing important players, if the Canucks should trade for defence, and Jake DeBrusk's scoring ability.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with their roster picks for this year's 4 Nation Face-off tournament. Next, former NHL GM Ken Holland (14:42) joins the show to discuss how to assemble a Team Canada roster, his experiences managing Team Canada, the necessity of pairing with teammates on the same line, and whether a player's track record can be used to evaluate a player's recent performance. Later, Mike Kelly (41:41) of the NHL Network joins the guys to discuss who should be Team Canada's starting goaltender and why there is a lack of Canadian goalie development. They then focus on Connor Bedard's dry spell, wondering what's wrong and whether he'll be able to recover. Finally, the guys wrap up with Macklin Celebrini’s impressive start in the NHL.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to begin The FAN Hockey Show, recapping last night's Leafs victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, whether this season gives reason to believe the team can go on a long playoff run, and whether Fraser Minten and Nikita Grebenkin can be important depth players for the Leafs. Next, the boys talk about Matthew Knies' empty-net goal and whether there's any controversy around it. Later, they discuss Patrik Laine's return and debut with the Montreal Canadiens, and whether this will help the Canadiens re-energize for the season. Finally, the guys discuss potential 4 Nations Face-off final roster cuts.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with their recap of ‘The Futa Five’ and where the Ottawa Senators fit on the list of elite teams. Next up, forward for the Washington Capitals, Nic Dowd (15:53) joins the show to discuss how he grew up with the game of hockey, Hockey culture in Alabama, getting drafted to the NHL and playing with and without Alex Ovechkin. Finally, former NHL GM Brian Lawton (43:28) joins Matt and Mike to talk about the expansion of USA Hockey, how the NHL created their league without any super teams, and which team has had the most sustainable start, the Winnipeg Jets or the Minnesota Wild.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to open The FAN Hockey Show, reacting to David Jiricek's trade to the Minnesota Wild for Daemon Hunt. They then examine how the Florida Panthers dominated the Carolina Hurricanes and whether they have a timeline for acquiring a new goaltender. Finally, the boys discuss Jacob Trouba's current situation, how many teams are interested in trading for him, and whether the Washington Capitals are still in contention.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa share Team Canada roster projections with the official Four Nations lineup announcement coming next week before previewing this weekend's NHL action with the Futa Five! Sportsnet.ca's Eric Francis (16:02) joins the show to discuss his conversation with Sean Monahan ahead of tonight's contest between the Blue Jackets and Flames which will honour Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Then, he discusses the Flames' direction this season after a strong first quarter. Finally, Hockey Night in Canada's Chris Cuthbert (42:56) discusses the Leafs' long list of forward injuries, the odd-man-out when players return and dark horse picks for Team Canada.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday on The FAN Hockey Show discussing their personal experiences with bench-clearing brawls alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman! The trio take some time to discuss tonight's emotional Flames-Blue Jackets matchup that will honour Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, before diving into the other marquee matchups on the schedule. Next up, Elliotte shares some names that might crack each 4 Nations Face-Off roster and what factors into building a complete national team, before looking into the NHL's most valuable player on the trade block.  

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with their early-season Stanley Cup predictions and a discussion of last night's game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. Brent Wallace (13:47), host of the Coming in Hot Podcast, then joins the show to discuss the Ottawa Senators' victory over the San Jose Sharks, whether the win is a momentum boost for the team, whether the team is underperforming, and whether this is the team's future identity. Finally, Ken Reid (40:39) of Sportsnet joins Matt and Mike to debate which retired players they would want to see play in today's NHL, how Team Canada will perform in the Four Nations Face-off tournament, and whether the Leafs' new editions are meeting expectations this season.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show alongside Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts. Elliotte begins by clarifying the rules when a puck clears the glass following Charlie Lindgren's embarrassing own goal, before diving into Wednesday's entertaining night of hockey in the NHL. The trio chat about the Canucks' growing injury list after Filip Hronek went down in Pittsburgh, Arturs Silovs' rough night between the pipes, and how close Thatcher Demko is to returning. Later, Elliotte weighs in on Calgary's costly penalty in overtime, the margin of error that should factor into too many men on the ice calls, and Zach Werenski's "Gordie Howe hat trick". The boys wrap up with a discussion on who should make Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster including Sam Reinhart, Macklin Celebrini and many more!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with their Team Canada and Team USA roster picks for the Four Nations Face-off. Next, Sportsnet Host and Reporter, Anna Dua (16:59) joins the show to discuss which players from each division they are thankful for, which teams have impressed them the most and which marquee games are a must-watch tonight. Finally, Matt Murley (47:09), a former NHL forward and host of the Spittin Chiclets/Game Notes Podcast joins Matt and Mike to discuss the Paul Bissonnette incident, whether the Boston Bruins can move the needle soon before it's too late, how the New York Rangers should respond to trade rumours, and where the NHL stands right now.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to begin The FAN Hockey Show by discussing the Vancouver Canucks' victory over the Boston Bruins, Kevin Lankinen's shutout and recent stellar play. Next, they talk about how tonight's game against the Florida Panthers is another measuring stick game, where Matthews will fit in when he returns, and a timeline for Patrik Laine’s return. Later, the three discuss the technique of body checking and how it is gradually vanishing in the game and from some teams. Finally, the guys wrap up with the news of Auston Matthews not being ready to return for tonight’s game.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Sportsnet's David Amber to talk about the Winnipeg Jets' victory over the Minnesota Wild, whether the Jets are on track to be serious Stanley Cup contenders, whether the Ottawa Senators can go on a long run despite recent struggles and whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should keep Mitch Marner and John Tavares on the same line when Auston Matthews returns. Next up, Matt and Mike discuss Peter Laviolette’s comments after last night’s game and Matt Rempe’s hit on Jake Neighbours (33:16). Later, former NHL Head Coach Don Granato joins the show to talk about his coaching experiences, how he deals with losing streaks, how to raise star players and how to deal with players on the trade block (49:51). Finally, Pierre McGuire from The Sick Podcast joins the show to debate the state of the Pittsburgh Penguins, whether Sidney Crosby made the correct move by re-signing with the organization, and how many NHL teams are considered elite (1:39:49).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by recapping 'the Futa Five', which teams impressed them over the weekend, if Brady Tkachuk can produce under pressure, if the Bruins can find new life under a new coach, and whether the players were always the problem (14:36). Next, the boys analyze the Vancouver Canucks' performance against the Ottawa Senators, as well as the Montreal Canadiens' poor showing against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night and discuss their biggest mistakes. Finally, the guys welcome Beat Writer for the St. Louis Blues Matthew DeFranks (40:31) to discuss the Blues hiring Jim Montgomery, how well he will fit with the organization and the team's current position.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to start The FAN Hockey Show by discussing the Boston Bruins firing head coach Jim Montgomery and the St. Louis Blues hiring while firing Drew Bannister. They also look at the New York Rangers looking to make serious moves after their loss to Edmonton, what this means for players like Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider and the Quinn Hughes suspension and how it compares to recent hits in the league. Finally, the lads discuss their observations from last night's Leafs win over the Utah Hockey Club.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones to evaluate the first 20 games in Philly. He gets into Travis Sanheim's growth, Matvei Michkov developing ahead of schedule despite some early healthy scratches and more. Then, former NHL scout Jason Bukala (19:45) goes in-studio to weigh in on Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies on Wednesday, the Wild's strong start, Stuart Skinner & Linus Ullmark's struggles, and he sticks around for a weekend preview with the Futa Five! Finally, Matt and Mike look at Darnell Nurse's comments on Ryan Reaves as he returns to the ice.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's episode discussing the Alex Ovechkin's fractured fibula and the Flames' statement win over the Rangers, before being joined by noted "Swiftie", Sportsnet's own Elliotte Friedman! They begin with a look at Dustin Wolf's performance in goal on Thursday night, the keys to Calgary's red-hot start, and Peter Laviolette's trend of slumping in his second year with a new team. Later, Elliotte shares insight into how the Golden Knights' trio of early signings this season could correlate with Jack Eichel's next contract, why the Rangers have stumbled out of the gates in 2024, and Jordan Binnington's case to crack Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster. The trio wrap up the program with some final thoughts on Joe Thornton's jersey retirement Saturday night in San Jose and Ovi's timeline to return.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by recapping Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies and providing a summary of last night's schedule of games. Next, Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua (18:19) returns for her weekly hit to cover her time in Utah, how the new team mood feels, and the city's hockey progress. Next, they talk about her reaction to Alex Ovechkin's injury, whether he still has a chance to break the all-time scoring record, her thoughts on the controversial hit on Matthew Knies, and whether Chris Tanev will play for Team Canada in the 4-Nations Face-off. Finally, Reporter of the NHL Network and WWE, Jackie Redmond (49:13), joins the boys to discuss which WWE superstars are secretly hockey fans and her favourite players and goalies to watch in the NHL right now.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa review Zach Whitecloud's controversial hit on Matthew Knies before welcoming in 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman. He weighs in on the hit, the officials' process in calling major penalties, and the trend of NHL players not expecting big hits. Then, they get into Jim Montgomery's dismissal in Boston, the Bruins' identity moving forward and Brad Marchand's progress on his extension negotiations. Later, they chat about whether the Hurricanes will look for a trade with Frederik Andersen heading for surgery and where the Leafs fit into the selling side of the goalie market.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin the show with Jimmy Murphy of The Sick Podcast to take a look at the Boston Bruins firing Jim Montgomery, how the team was constructed under him, if a change in the front office is on the horizon and what the future holds for the current roster. (6:13) Then, Toronto Sceptres' Captain Blayre Turnbull stops by ahead of their first game of the 2024-25 season to chat about the PWHL's second year, growing rivalries between the players and teams, and the league initiative to showcase regular season games across Canada and the U.S. (29:28) Afterwards, Carolina Hurricanes special advisor Justin Williams joins the guys to discuss the chemistry that's grown in the locker room after a overhaul in personnel, what head coach Rod Brind'Amour has instilled onto his roster, and how Alexander Ovechkin has transcended the game of hockey. (51:35) Finally, Matt and Mike look back at the Winnipeg Jets downing the defending Stanley Cup Champions and Linus Ullmark's struggling against the Edmonton Oilers.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman, to discuss Craig Berube's update on Auston Matthews, whether this is cause for concern for Leafs fans, and when he will return. Next, the boys discuss how Alex Ovechkin's knee injury will shorten his season and whether he can maintain his goal-scoring streak despite his setback (29:07). Later, Matt and Mike discuss the Boston Bruins' disconnect and whether Bruins fans should panic. Next, the boys talk about last night's games before being joined by the Vancouver Canucks Announcer Brendan Batchelor (49:50) to talk about the state of the Canucks, Thatcher Demko's likely return to the lineup, and how the team will respond to the unexpected announcement of JT Miller's leave of absence. Finally, the boys are joined by Anson Carter (1:17:49) from The NHL on TNT to analyze the state of the Bruins, whether they can recover from their struggles, and whether they require a culture change.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by revisiting the 'Futa Five' and delving deeper into Ryan Reaves' suspension. Next, Montreal Canadiens Analyst PJ Stock (19:46) joins the show to give his take on Darnell Nurse being ruled out for 5-10 games, what the mindset is playing against an enforcer, how the Montreal Canadiens should approach their re-build, and whether Martin St. Louis is the right fit to fix the team's lack of work ethic. Finally, the guys react to the awaited debut of Yaroslav Askarov tonight against the Detroit Red Wings and recap a slate of weekend games (48:55).

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to talk about Alex Ovechkin's strong game Sunday night and what's rekindled his goal-scoring streak. The boys then talk about Ryan Reaves' hit on Darnell Nurse, whether his suspension is justified, and whether it compares to previous suspensions in the league. Finally, they address the NHL's prospective addition to the salary cap and the likelihood of it happening.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill to chat about the challenges of carrying over the success from season to season, where he thinks he needs to improve the roster, how many games in does he have a clear assessment of his team, Matt Duchene re-signing with the Stars, the gamble on acquiring new players affecting the locker room, and his reflection on Pavel Datsyuk entering the Hockey Hall of Fame. (0:39) Then, Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic shares his thoughts on Connor McDavid's 1000-point milestone, Cody Ceci's potential return and fit with the Edmonton Oilers, lack of consistency on the blueline and in net, the mental mindset of expecting to get into a fight before a hockey game and how will Evander Kane slot back on the bottom six. (28:15) Afterwards, Matt and Mike go through The Futa Five including the Toronto Maple Leafs taking on McDavid and the Oilers on Saturday Night. (1:17:05)

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32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about Brayden McNabb nearing an extension with the Vegas Golden Knights, Connor McDavid's milestone hitting 1000 points and where he could potentially end up finishing with by the time his career is over, how many players would be available on the trade market by Kyle Dubas on the Pittsburgh Penguins including Erik Karlsson, and Jamie Benn receiving a 2-minute minor for his hit on Brandon Carlo. (22:04)

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Hockey Night in Canada's Kelly Hrudey to chat about what has powered the Calgary Flames' surprising start, if Dustin Wolf is ready to increase his workload behind the net, whether the front office feels they need to grow with the current group of players, Matt Coronato carving a role on the Flames, and as a former goalie who he thinks will slot in Team Canada's net for the 4 Nations Face-Off. (0:19) Then, CEO of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers Jeff Jackson stops by to chat about his team's performance through the quarter mark, losing Connor McDavid for a brief period, managing Stanley Cup Final expectations, how Kris Knoblauch has benefited from his first full training camp, McDavid's evolution as a leader, and his transitions between being a player agent and working in the front office. (18:30) Afterwards, Matt and Mike preview the Thursday slate of games including New Jersey Devils vs. Florida Panthers.  (1:08:14)

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined in-studio with 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman to chat about the controversial disallowed goals for Toronto Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz and Matthew Knies, if John Tavares' strong performance this season is fueled by not wearing the 'C' on his sweater, Mitch Marner playing for his next contract, Buffalo Sabres' goaltending situation, expected teams to make trades, teams playing back-to-backs against the same opponent, and who is the Hart Trophy favourite a quarter way into the NHL season.  (31:31)

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On this episode of The FAN Hockey Show, Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin by recapping last night’s NHL action, before Sportsnet’s Ray Ferraro joins the show to discuss the New Jersey Devils changing play styles, as well as what the length of a rebuild looks like in the league today. (9:01) Then, Matt and Mike dive into the Canucks’ success to start the season following their win over the Flames, with starting goalie Thatcher Demko back at practice for Vancouver. They also break down the Oilers victory against the Islanders in Edmonton, and the surging Jets beating the Rangers at MSG. Later, Anna Dua joins the show to recap the Senators’ impressive win over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena last night, and where Ottawa is headed this season. (50:05) Then, they preview the Leafs and Capitals tonight in Washington, and what Toronto needs to do to bounce back. Then, they give out their quarter-season awards, which include a few clean sweeps from the group. Finally, Matt and Mike talk about the change in coaching styles in today’s game, and preview the matchups in the NHL tonight.  (1:39:52)

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32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the GM meetings in Toronto, including questions about the new decentralized draft and concerns relating to officiating. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Hockey  Hall of Fame Ceremony last night and the speeches from the new inductees. The guys also look ahead to the Class of 2025, and who should be inducted next. Then, they recap the Calgary Flames' win over the L.A. Kings on Monday Night Hockey and the season-ending injury to Anthony Mantha. Finally, Elliotte gives his take on where the Penguins are headed following their disastrous loss to the Stars in Pittsburgh.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa reflect on their night at the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Athletic’s Josh Yohe (11:14) joins the show to break down the continued struggles of the Pittsburgh Penguins following their 7-1 loss at home to the Stars, and the questions that remain in the organization. Then, the guys look at the slate of games in the NHL tonight, highlighting the Battle of Ontario as the Leafs host the Senators, and the Rangers taking on the Jets at MSG. Later, CHL President Dan MacKenzie (55:27) joins the show to discuss the NCAA’s agreement with the CHL and the positive impact it will have on the league, as well as teeing up the upcoming CHL-USA Prospects Challenge taking place in London and Oshawa.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with a preview of the upcoming NHL action on Hockey Hall of Fame Induction night, including the Flames hosting the L.A. Kings in Calgary. Then, they recap the top stories from this weekend's action by going through the Futa Five. Later,  former NHL official Tim Peel (19:10) joins the show to discuss some of the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class including Jeremy Roenick, Pavel Datsyuk, and Shea Weber. Finally, the guys pay tribute to the history of the game, break down the latest injury news to Mark Stone ahead of their matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, and update Ovie’s chase for the goal-scoring record following his two tallies against the Blues.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts to break down Max Pacioretty's injury as he heads to IR and why the Maple Leafs have been better without Auston Matthews in the lineup. Then, they highlight the depth of the Winnipeg Jets showing throughout their record-setting start to the season, Connor Hellebuyck’s dominance and their Stanley Cup chances. Later, they dive into the Tristan Jarry situation in Pittsburgh after he was recalled on Monday, as well as the condition of the goaltending position in Anaheim and Buffalo. They also take a look at potential trade candidates on defence, and whether they could be on the move this season. Finally, the guys examine Florida’s decision to start three forwards in overtime, the latest news on Shane Pinto, and Dante Fabbro getting claimed by Columbus. 

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa start the FAN Hockey Show with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukula, as they break down what’s wrong with the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of their matchup with the Washington Capitals. They also take a look at the Winnipeg Jets impressive start to the season, and check in with the struggling Predators and Bruins. Later, Shane Malloy (33:39) joins the show to discuss the details around the NCAA's recent decision to open up college hockey eligibility to Canadian Hockey League players, and the effects it could have on the game at the junior level. Matt and Mike round out the show with the Futa Five, looking ahead to their most anticipated matchups of the weekend in the NHL (51:44).

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Matt Marchese and Michael Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts to discuss Tanner Jeannot’s hit on Brock Boeser, and if a suspension could be coming. Then, they discuss the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins amidst their struggling season, and if Mike Sullivan could be a candidate to coach elsewhere. Elliotte then gives an update on Auston Matthews' status and if he will play at all this weekend. Later, they preview the matchup between former teammates Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman on Saturday night, and dive into the goaltending situation in Buffalo with Devon Levi. Finally, the guys talk about the difficulties in navigating the salary cap when trying to make additions later in the season, and Elliotte provides an injury update on Thatcher Demko in Vancouver.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Florida Panthers Analyst Ed Jovanovski, who discusses the Panthers' performance without Barkov and Tkachuk, Anton Lundell's effect, and if Sam Bennett will take a team-friendly contract to stay in Florida. Next, Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua (16:21) joins the show to examine the Toronto Maple Leafs' play without Auston Matthews, whether the Leafs have established a team identity, and if their powerplay can heat up after a big win against Boston on Tuesday. They later then discuss their top team tier list, whether the Carolina Hurricanes can get back on the list, and whether Cale Makar can lead the league in scoring. The guys wrap up the show previewing tonight’s scheduled games (52:49).

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Matt Marchese and Michael Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts to discuss the issues in Nashville with Barry Trotz's threats to rebuild after their slow start, their need for a second-line centre and Roman Josi's chemistry problems. Then, they discuss Jim Montgomery remaining on the hot seat in Boston, team performance impacting when teams choose to do extension business and Winnipeg's looming expiring contracts. Later, they get into John Tortorella's decision to scratch Matvei Michkov and the Penguins' lack of options for quick fixes this season.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open The FAN Hockey Show with San Jose Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli, who discusses the team's current state, his Stanley Cup experience, his decision to join the Sharks, Macklin Celebrini’s return and how his training program has evolved. Next, NHL executive, VP, and Director of Hockey Operations Colin Campbell (21:27) joins Matt and Mike to talk about the status of the NHL and how teams use their tactics to win and cope with player suspensions. Later, former NHL goaltender Ron Hextall (48:54) joins the show to discuss his stint with the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins, his experience winning a Stanley Cup as an executor, and who were the finest stars of his generation. 

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss a much-needed win for the Leafs over the Bruins fueled by power-play dominance, and the status of Auston Matthews going forward. Then, he shares his thoughts on Dylan Holloway's scary neck injury, the Senators' lackluster effort in their loss to the Sabres, the unique challenge vs. challenge in Avs vs. Kraken and the latest on Cale Makar's injury. Finally, he gets into Martin Nečas' red-hot start and Quinn Hughes reaching the 300-point milestone.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by recapping the Los Angeles Kings' win over Nashville and the New Jersey Devils' victory over the Edmonton Oilers. Next up, Jason Demers (28:37) of the NHL Network joins the show to talk about the struggling Nashville Predators, what's going wrong, and the value of a veteran core. Later, Vince Mercogliano (49:48) joins Matt and Mike to talk about the New York Rangers, salary cap forecasts and how Igor Shesterkin has become a standout for the Rangers of late. Finally, the boys wrap up by previewing tonight's schedule of games.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. They talk about Auston Matthews' absence from tonight's game against the Boston Bruins, the extent of his injury, and how Jim Montgomery and the Bruins should approach the game. They then discuss which teams are currently under the most pressure, as well as whether the Nashville Predators can claw their way out of their slum. The three finish with their four-nations face-off locks.  

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by revisiting the weekend's biggest story. They discussed David Pastrňák’s benching for the third period, the case for contract discussions for the Florida Panthers, and how the Toronto Maple Leafs can rebound from a difficult weekend (39:59). Next, the boys discuss tonight's game between the New Jersey Devils and the Edmonton Oilers, and if Leon Draisaitl has stepped up in Connor McDavid's absence. Later, Kyle Bukauskas (49:45) from 32 Thoughts the Podcast joins the guys to discuss David Pastrňák benching, whether he is expected to rebound against the Leafs on Tuesday night, and whether the Leafs can find their groove before then. Finally, Lance Lysowski (1:20:08) of The Buffalo News joins the show to discuss the disappointing start to the Buffalo Sabres.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Jonathan Davis of SiriusXM NHL Radio to share the latest from the Pacific Division. Jonathan dives into the Kings’ inconsistency early on, the case for Quinton Byfield at centre, Lukáš Dostál’s superhuman start in Anaheim, and the disappointing San Jose Sharks. Next up, Calder Trophy winner and NESN analyst, Andrew Raycroft (18:19), checks the temperature in Boston after the team’s slow start to the season. The trio look into the Bruins’ issues on the defensive end, the lack of secondary scoring, and the evolution of scoring in the modern NHL. Mike and Matt wrap up this week on The FAN Hockey Show with a new edition of the “Futa Five” (49:05).

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the mounting pressure on Bruins coach Jim Montgomery following their embarrassing 8-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the organization considering a change and names they've circled as a possible mid-season replacement. Then, they look back at the Oilers' 5-1 win over the Predators, Draisaitl's dominance in Nashville and Hyman getting his first this season. Finally, he weighs in on the Red Wings' losing streak, offence trending up around the league and William Nylander's ice-time complaints.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin off The FAN Hockey Show with NHL Analyst on TNT Colby Armstrong, who discusses the Minnesota Wild's current state, the Boston Bruins' uncertainty, and the significance of getting out to a good start. Next, the boys discuss which NHL clubs are currently struggling and how they can recover. The lads are then joined by Don Waddell (18:44), General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The three examine Sean Monahan's ascension, the team's current cultural identity, and the impact of Kirill Marchenko. Finally, the guys wrap up the podcast by previewing tonight's matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Seattle Kraken (57:58).

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Matt Marchese, Mike Futa and Elliotte Friedman begin the show discussing how Kyle Connor has leveled up his game to begin the year and expectations for a potential contract extension, if the Detroit Red Wings' slow start to their season forces Steve Yzerman's hand, the Vancouver Canucks' effort in the Hughes Bowl, and why the Timothy Liljegren trade was written on the wall.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Bob Stauffer, host and Radio Analyst of Oilers Now joins the show to discuss the good news of Connor McDavid's injury, how the Edmonton Oilers should play without him, the state of the team and whether Leon Draisaitl can step up. Next, Sam Cosentino (27:20) from Sportsnet joins the podcast to talk about Kyle Connor's ascension, Winnipeg's hot streak, and whether the Detroit Red Wings are still looking for their identity. Later, Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua (49:51) joins the show to discuss her top NHL goalies, who belongs on the Pittsburgh Penguins Mount Rushmore, which teams to be concerned about at the start of the season and which team is most likely to make a deep run. Finally, they discuss the state of the Colorado Avalanche and preview tonight’s games (1:24:46).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by recapping last night's games before being joined by Paul Bissonnette (14:03) of the Spittin Chiclets Podcast to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs' statement win against the Winnipeg Jets, how Oliver Ekman-Larsson has become a valuable asset to the team, and the lack of fighting early in the season. Mike Stothers (39:41), former NHL Assistant Coach and OHL Head Coach, then joins the three to talk about his time coaching Biz and winning the Calder Cup together. Finally, former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton (50:40) joins the podcast to discuss the mindset of a failing goaltender, how to overcome it, and his favourite goaltenders in the NHL right now.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. They discuss Connor McDavid's injury; how serious it is and whether this is a wake-up call for the Edmonton Oilers. Next, the boys discuss the Leafs snapping the Winnipeg Jets' eight-game winning streak, Max Pacioretty's standout performance, John Tavares' hat trick, and whether Matthew Knies is becoming a difference-maker for the team. Finally, they focused on Steven Stamkos' return game to Tampa Bay and a controversial off-side review ruling.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin off The FAN Hockey Show with their weekend NHL reactions and which conferences to watch (16:55). Next, they examine the return of Alexsander Barkov, how the Leafs can improve on their powerplay unit, Nazem Kadri's post-game comments about officiating, and NHL top-scoring speculations. Finally, the guys welcome Jody Shelley (44:45) from Monday Night Hockey on Amazon Analyst to discuss tonight's game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Toronto Maple Leafs, Kyle Connor's goal-scoring ability, whether the Leafs have fallen into bad habits of losing, and whether Craig Berube should make line changes to their core powerplay.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. They react to the Toronto Maple Leafs' decision to extend Jake McCabe. They discuss his new contract, what it means for the Leafs and reflect on their loss to the Boston Bruins. Next, the boys talk about the Winnipeg Jets, how the Leafs should approach their game tonight and how their special teams compare to the Leafs'. Finally, they wrap up by questioning whether Steven Stamkos can have a breakout game tonight.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa look back over the Maple Leafs’ 5-1 loss to the Blues before being joined by St. Louis captain Brayden Schenn. He shares his thoughts on the game, what it means to be a captain, how his team manages the absence of Robert Thomas and his and his brother Luke’s paths to 1000 NHL games. Next, Mike Grinnell (25:58), producer of the Spittin Chiclets Podcast, joins the show to discuss the Boston Bruins, tensions between Brad Marchand and Jim Montgomery, and whether extending him might alleviate early-season discord. Finally, Rod Brind'Amour (52:36), the Carolina Hurricanes' head coach, joins the podcast to discuss the team's current status, adjusting to new players, and the significance of player relationships.

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Eliotte Friedman joins Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa to look ahead to a Bruins/Leafs Hockey Night in Canada matchup with - suddenly - larger stakes than normal as both teams show some early-season dysfunction. Then, they discuss extensions talks for Alexis Lafrenière and Igor Shesterkin in New York, Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway excelling in St. Louis and Cale Makar building a case for the Hart.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa open the show recapping the Washington Capitals' 5th straight win, the Philadelphia Flyers' growing period to start the year, younger Russian players' relationships with Alexander Ovechkin, and a lookahead to Joseph Woll's season debut. Next, Sportsnet's Flames reporter Ryan Leslie (25:28) stops by to chat about what has boosted Calgary's momentum in their best start in franchise history, what has convinced the veterans to stay with the franchise, what head coach Ryan Huska instilled in the young players, and how much does Anthony Mantha have to prove to stay in the NHL. Next up, former NHL player Jeremy Roenick (50:09) joins the show to discuss his Hockey Hall of Fame induction, what to anticipate from his speech and reflect on his time in the NHL. Finally, Justin Bourne (1:06:55) of Real Kyper & Bourne joins the show to discuss whether tonight is a measuring stick game for the Leafs.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. They check in on the Utah Hockey Club's injury bug, Elliotte's top five NHL players, and Joseph Woll's return tonight against the St. Louis Blues. Next, they discuss the Boston Bruins' slow start to the season, Brad Marchand's comments regarding Jim Montgomery and young Russian hockey players being able to play against Alexander Ovechkin.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua, discussing their top five NHL players, what teams to watch this season, and whether the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers can go on a lengthy playoff run. Next up, 2x Stanley Cup winner Darryl Sutter (27:07) joins Justin and Mike to reminisce his time winning the cup, Jarome Iginla’s iconic run in 2004 and his favourite coaching memories. They wrap up the episode by discussing which front office management is best in the NHL and the Leafs lackluster game last night (50:15).

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. They talk about Sean Durzi and John Marino being sidelined for 4-6 months, how this will affect the Utah Hockey Club and Paul Maurice's contract extension with the Florida Panthers. Finally, they discussed the Ottawa Senators' encouraging start to the season, the case for Linus Ullmark, and the Calgary Flames' comeback win.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Matt Murley from the Spittin Chiclets Podcast, to talk about Jim Montgomery and Brad Marchand's bench tension, the Boston Bruins' shaky start, the state of the Pittsburgh Penguins, and whether the Florida Panthers can make a third straight Stanley Cup appearance. Next, former NHL hockey player Wayne Simmonds (18:02) joins the podcast to talk about his road to the NHL, playing for Craig Berube, and his new role with the Philadelphia Flyers. Later, Nashville Predators Analyst Hal Gill (42:02) joins Justin and Mike to examine the team's urgency levels and whether Steven Stamkos is adjusting well to his new team. Finally, John Buccigross (54:56) of The NHL on ESPN joins the show to preview tonight's full slate of games.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. They discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' dominant win over the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, how their grit level has evolved, Andrei Vasilevskiy's slow start and react to Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s big hit and fine. Finally, they discuss the state of the Minnesota Wild and if they can keep competing for the playoffs.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by talking about Igor Shesterkin's outstanding performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, as well as the Boston Bruins' mediocre start to the season. Next, Kevin Cheveldayoff (24:58), General Manager of the Winnipeg Jets, joins the show to discuss the Jets' current position and his confidence in Connor Hellebuyck. Next up, Mark Yannetti (49:53) LA Kings Director of Amateur Scouting joins Justin and Mike to talk about his playing days, meeting Mike, and how he analyzes NHL draft picks. Finally, Craig Simpson (1:15:07) of Hockey Night in Canada joins the show to discuss what went wrong for the Leafs on Saturday night, how they can improve their powerplay, and Craig Berube's coaching style.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by previewing tonight's games and discussing which team's prospects to keep an eye out for (17:53). Next, the duo welcomes Leafs Radio Analyst Jim Ralph to examine this Saturday's matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the New York Rangers, which line combinations have been working for the Leafs and if the heavyweight division is back in the NHL. Next up, 1989 Stanley Cup champion Colin Patterson (41:09) joins the show to share his stories in the NHL, what it’s like winning the cup and the Calgary Flames’ strong start to the season. Finally, the guys discuss what's gone wrong with the Nashville Predators and if the Pittsburgh Penguins can maintain their position in the standings throughout the season.

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Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. They discuss Jake Oettinger's contract extension with the Dallas Stars, whether this Saturday's game will be a litmus test for the Toronto Maple Leafs, and whether Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad can lead the New York Rangers to a lengthy playoff run. Finally, the guys discuss what the future has in store for Mitch Marner and what is going wrong with the Nashville Predators.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show with Ryan Whitney of the Spittin' Chiclets Podcast to discuss the state of the Toronto Maple Leafs, revisiting Jeremy Swayman's contract negotiations and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin making history. Next, guys recap last night’s games and if there are any concerns with the Colorado Avalanche and Nashville Predators (23:38). Finally, the General Manager for the Minnesota Wild Bill Guerin (45:32) joins the show to discuss Filip Gustavsson’s goalie goal, the state of Minnesota, how Brock Faber has exceeded expectations and whether Kirill Kaprizov has cemented his status as an elite player.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast, to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs' win over the Los Angeles Kings, Bobby McMann's big game, Timothy Liljegren's lack of stardom, and how far the Leafs' potential can go with Craig Berube. Next, they talk about the Pittsburgh Penguins' comeback win, the Buffalo Sabres' poor start to the season, and Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's milestone game.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by discussing the Edmonton Oilers' first win of the season against the Philadelphia Flyers, who has the best line in the NHL, and the Columbus Blue Jackets' emotional tribute for Johnny Gaudreau. The guys then welcome the head coach of the Dallas Stars, Pete DeBoer (26:32), to discuss his playing days, his Memorial Cup-winning team, which players have taken on leadership roles after Joe Pavelski's retirement and how Wyatt Johnston has settled into his role in Dallas. Next up, Toronto Sceptres, Natalie Spooner (50:00) joins the show to briefly discuss her recent knee injury, the evolution of women’s hockey, her inaugural MVP season and the PWHL adding more games to the season. Finally, Sr. Columnist Mark Spector (1:18:49) joins the show to analyze the Oilers' victory, which teams ought to strengthen their blue lines, and what signings and trades could benefit other teams.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by analyzing which teams have had a strong start and could be contenders later in the season. Next, the guys welcome Kelly McCrimmon (15:20), the Vegas Golden Knights' general manager, to talk about the team's start to the season, his experience in the WHL, and how Vegas has matured as a sports city. Later, Chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame and Stanley Cup champion Lanny McDonald (35:52) joins the show to discuss his experience winning the Stanley Cup, being coached by Mike Futa, playing with Börje Salming and the process of making the Hall of Fame. Finally, the lads welcome Los Angeles Kings captain Anze Kopitar (56:39) to discuss his draft year, which organizations offered him the most, and how his training has evolved over the years.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast, to analyze last night's slate of games, which included the Florida Panthers and the Boston Bruins. Next, they discuss Alexandar Georgiev's slow start to the season and how it might influence the Colorado Avalanche. Later, they examine the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets honouring Johnny Gaudreau in their home opening, and they conclude with the Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender question with Matt Murray. 

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look back on the season's first weekend of hockey - Auston Matthews remaining pointless for a Leafs team led by offseason additions, Oilers' expectations getting to them and UHC's red-hot start.  Prime studio analyst Thomas Hickey (17:44) discusses the weight of early-season expectations, sets the stage for Canadiens/Penguins on Prime Monday Night Hockey and shares how the Islanders have evolved after an offseason under Patrick Roy. Finally, Matt & Mike discuss the Avs' goalie emergency, the Red Wings waiving Ville Husson and whether the Canucks are in trouble early.

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Matt Marchese, Mike Futa and Elliotte Friedman begin their Thanksgiving edition of The FAN Hockey Show discussing the evolution of goal scorers across the league, the lack of connections between the Edmonton Oilers' blue liners and forwards, what dictates a disallowed goal, Calgary Flames turning heads with their hot start to the season, the Buffalo Sabres' scuffle during Monday's practice and Sidney Crosby's push to 1,600 points with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa welcome Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Conroy to The FAN Hockey Show. The guys talk about the state of the Calgary Flames, what he looks for in young prospects, and getting Jonathan Huberdeau back on track. Next, the lads go over last night's games (19:05) and which teams to keep an eye on this season. Finally, Jim Montgomery (46:51), head coach of the Boston Bruins, joins the podcast to talk about the Bruins' bounce-back game against the Montreal Canadiens, what it's like to coach an original six-team, and the value of player connections.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast to discuss Dylan Guenther’s big game last night against the New York Islanders, Barkov’s scary injury, Carter Verhaeghe’s extension with Florida Panthers, Linus Ullmark’s home opener in Ottawa and Denis Hildeby’s standout game against the New Jersey Devils.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open The FAN Hockey Show with Drew Remenda, a TV analyst for the San Jose Sharks, to explore the Sharks' future, the camaraderie around their youthful core, and the overall mood surrounding the team this season. Next, the guys tee up a slate of games for tonight and discuss who are their top picks (16:26). Finally, Special Advisor to the GM of the Carolina Hurricanes Justin Williams joins the show (44:52) to discuss the team's current status, Rod Brind'amour's coaching impact, and Jordan Staal's importance to the Hurricanes' success.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast to discuss a slate of opening night games last night. They first hit on the Edmonton Oilers getting dominated by the Winnipeg Jets, concerns around the Pittsburgh Penguins, Samuel Montembeault’s shutout performance, Sheldon Keefe’s first game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and if Anthony Stolarz will get the call again tonight.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show with Arda Ocal of The NHL on ESPN. The boys discuss the Florida Panthers' big win over the Boston Bruins, whether a Stanley Cup repeat is possible, which hockey locations are the most appealing to play in and Utah’s inaugural game last night (31:41). Next, the guys discussed the NHL's grit level before being joined by the head coach of the Ottawa Senators, Travis Green (49:53). They discuss what it's like to coach Brady Tkachuk, Linus Ullmark's contract extension with the Senators, and the team's future. Finally, by-by-play commentator for the Toronto Maple Leafs Craig Cuthbert (1:17:36) joins the show to discuss Joesph Woll’s injury, tonight’s showdown between the Montreal Canadiens and if there’s still hope for them this season.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off the show by discussing opening night in the NHL, North American style. With opening night comes season predictions, and Matt and Futes have some thoughts on some off-the-wall categories. Will Jack Hughes remind everyone just how elite he is this season? Next, they're joined by New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe (19:07). Keefe discusses what he learned during his time coaching the Toronto Maple Leafs, opening the season in Europe and how excited he is to lead the Devils this season. Then, Utah HC GM Bill Armstrong previews opening night in Salt Lake City, including how much weplanning went into making this all happen, Clayton Keller's captaincy, and working with the Smith family. In the show's final segment, Matt and Mike preview tonight's heavyweight tilt between the Panthers and the Bruins and Tuesday’s other games (53:27).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. The boys discuss what superstar goaltender Igor Shesterkin's salary request is, and if the Rangers would be willing to give him Panarin money with other important players also looking for new deals. Next, they cover the Vancouver Canucks goaltending situation with the club making another move along with other player movement on waiver deadline day. Finally, the guys discuss their season predictions, including big years for the New Jersey Devils and Ottawa Sentators.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off the segment by discussing the NHL's major storylines and what the Toronto Maple Leafs need to add for a successful playoff run. Next, Jimmy Murphy (18:25) of The Sick Podcast joins the boys to cover Jeremy Swayman's new contract, how the Bruins came to terms with the deal and what gaps need to be filled inside the Bruins. Later, goaltender Jonathan Quick (47:06) of the New York Rangers joins the podcast to discuss his time with Mike Futa, winning a Stanley Cup, and transitioning between teams.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts the Podcast. The boys discuss Jeremy Swayman's contract extension with the Boston Bruins, if it was the correct deal, and whether it should have been done sooner. Next, the lads talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs' signing of Max Pacioretty and where he fits in the lineup. Finally, the guys discuss potential final cuts around the NHL.

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Guest host Justin Cuthbert joins Mike Futa to share some stories from their favourite arenas around the league. Brad Trelving, General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, joins the show (14:46) to chat about Nick Robertson’s stellar preseason showing, the biggest difference he’s seen from this year’s camp, and Craig Berube's impact from behind the bench. Later on, the trio delve into Easton Cowan’s chance to crack the opening night roster, Steven Lorenz’ upside, and the team’s new-look blue line featuring Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Chris Tanev. Justin and Mike wrap up the inaugural week of The FAN Hockey Show with their preview of the Atlantic Division (44:50).

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The FAN Hockey Show welcomes Justin Cuthbert into the host’s chair alongside Mike Futa. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet and 32 Thoughts joins the program ahead of the first game of the NHL season in Prague, Czechia between the Sabres and Devils. The trio share their excitement for the league’s new docuseries FACEOFF: Inside the NHL and discuss how it can help grow the game. Later, Elliotte updates us on the latest from Jeremy Swayman’s negotiation with the Bruins and how long Cam Neely and Co. can afford to hold out. To wrap up, they share their preseason impressions from the Maple Leafs including Anthony Stolarz, Nick Robertson and Max Pacioretty.

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Mike Futa shares some training camp stories from his time with L.A. Kings with his co-host Matt Marchese. Shane O’Brien (18:03), former NHLer and co-host of the Missin’ Curfew podcast, chats about the collection of physical players building across the league, the high-octane hockey we’ve seen in the preseason so far, the importance of identifying players with both skill and toughness and his most intriguing team heading into the season. Matt and Mike wrap up the program with their preview of the Metropolitan Division (48:25).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off the program discussing last night’s preseason brawl in the “Battle of Florida”. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and 32 Thoughts co-host, joins the conversation to share how the league can help with avoiding injuries before the season officially kicks off. Later on, the trio weigh in on the league’s ruling on the contracts for Robin Lehner and the late Johnny Gaudreau, the case for Quinton Byfield to make Canada’s 4-Nations Face-Off roster, expectations for Matthew Knies’ payday in Toronto, and the pros and cons of afternoon hockey.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Sportsnet analyst Colby Armstrong addressing Arber Xhekaj's controversial hit on Tim Stützle, the consequences, and whether this should lead to a shorter preseason. Next, the guys are joined by NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (50:43) to discuss the NHL salary cap increase, why Utah is such a viable market for the NHL, and a preview of the Global Series. Finally, the lads wrap up the program and preview the Central Division (1:17:22).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with some hockey stories from the silver screen. Soon after, the pair look into the intricacies of players battling for NHL roster spots in training camp, other examples of lingering contract situations similar to Jeremy Swayman, what it will take to get a deal done in Boston, and the impact of Drew Doughty’s ankle injury. Next up, host of the Spittin’ Chiclets podcast and NHL on TNT panellist, Paul Bissonnette (19:36) joins the show to chat about Patrik Laine’s preseason injury, how Craig Berube will impact the Maple Leafs’ style of play, the Eastern Conference, and Swayman’s future with the Bruins. Matt and Mike wrap up the program with their preview of the Pacific Division (49:51). 

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Sportsnet’s own Matt Marchese and former L.A. Kings executive Mike Futa kick off the inaugural episode of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and co-host of 32 Thoughts. They begin discussing Bruins GM Cam Neely's comments on Jeremy Swayman’s contract situation, and how Swayman might respond if the negotiations could drag into the season. Later, the trio look into the benefits and inherent risks of the NHL preseason, before Elliotte shares the latest news from the Board of Governors meeting.

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Sportsnet's Matt Marchese and former L.A Kings executive Mike Futa take you around the league on Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national hockey show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Check out the trailer today and get your opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman!

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