Rest vs. Risk vs. Rust

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on The FAN Hockey Show teeing up a busy weekend in the NHL with another edition of "The Futa Five". Later, the boys take some time to officially announce Team Sportsnet's roster for this weekend's upcoming charity tournament. Justin Williams (27:01), three-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, joins the program to amplify the hype surrounding Carolina Hurricanes signing, Alexander Nikishin. Justin also weighs in on the "rest vs. risk vs. rust" debate, the state of the 'Canes ahead of the postseason, and Jalen Chatfield answering the bell in response to his takedown of Connor McMichael. Thomas Drance (55:29), co-host of Canucks Talk on Sportsnet 650 and senior writer at The Athletic, checks in on the team as the season winds down including the state of the roster, Rick Tocchet's future, and what's ahead this offseason.

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