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Guest host Gord Stellick and Mike Futa take a look at the spiraling Toronto Maple Leafs, before continuing the Quinn Hughes discourse alongside Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (09:13)! They dive into the trade from Vancouver's point of view including how Canucks fans are viewing the deal, the quality of the return, and how the organization moves on from here. Next up, The Athletic's Joe Smith (18:07) examines the deal from Minnesota's side of ledger with thoughts on the appeal of the Wild to sign Hughes long-term and the upside of each of the players the Canucks received. Gord and Mike wrap up...

Guest host Gord Stellick returns alongside Mike Futa to share their reactions to Quinn Hughes' trade to the Minnesota Wild. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the guys to take us through how the news broke, who else was in the mix for Hughes, if Bill Guerin will be able sign him long-term, and the aftermath in Vancouver. The boys wrap up with a look back on the weekend's NHL action!

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Guest host Gord Stellick joins Mike Futa to sort through five things they're looking forward to this weekend in the NHL on the "Futa Five"! Next up, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (14:40) shares what work was done at the league's Board of Governors meetings, the state of Milan's Olympic hockey rink less than two months away from the 2026 Winter Games, and what's on his radar from the NHL rulebook. Bill also checks in on the state of the league, the pros and cons of extended team dynasties, the future of the salary cap, and more! Jim Ralph (42:40), Maple Leafs...

Guest host Gord Stellick returns alongside Mike Futa and Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge shares his view on this morning's goalie swap between the Oilers and Penguins, the benefits on both sides of the deal, and why it was time for both organizations to move on from Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner. The boys also dive into Connor Hellebuyck's health after another rough night for backup Eric Comrie, the state of the Canadiens' crease following Jacob Fowler's NHL debut, and Joseph Woll's status ahead of Saturday's tilt against Edmonton. Elliotte wraps up with thoughts...

Gord Stellick steps into the host's chair alongside Mike Futa to chat about the Maple Leafs' line shuffle ahead of tonight's clash against the Sharks. Mark Osborne, former NHL forward and scout, joins the guys to share some stories from his time in the league and relives how he first encountered Gord and Mike! Next, the boys take a closer look at the standings and evaluate the importance of this portion of the schedule with 13 games on tap tonight. Later, Penguins radio play-by-play voice Josh Getzoff (50:00) checks in on Pittsburgh's bad stretch closing games, how the team has managed...

Guest host Gord Stellick joins Mike Futa to chat with Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman! He weighs in on the sustainability of the Sharks' play to start the season, Macklin Celebrini's case to crack Team Canada's Olympic team, and how San Jose compares to the rising Anaheim Ducks. Friedge also shares insight into Quinn Hughes' situation with the Canucks, the Devils' case to acquire a third Hughes brother, and Spencer Knight's development in the Blackhawks' crease. The guys also weigh in on Knight and JT Miller's case to make Team USA's Olympic roster, along with...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the program with a look back on last night's NHL action. They touch on the Oilers' overtime defeat at the hands of the Sabres, the Lightning's 6-1 drubbing of the Canadiens, and Montreal's subsequent move to call up netminder Jacob Fowler. Brian "Rear Admiral" McGonagle (08:22) of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast joins the show to discuss how Bruins have exceeded expectations this season. Later, Emma Lingan (50:12) of the Locked on Preds podcast checks in on Nashville's outlook this season as they sit at the bottom of the Central Division and shares some positives from...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show with thoughts on Dennis Hildeby's performance in goal for the Maple Leafs with Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz on the shelf. Shane Malloy (17:30) of Hockey Prospect Radio and the Hockey Data Show, looks into how the Canucks history of poor draft and development has led to their current situation with Quinn Hughes, before shifting through some young players on the rise. Later, The Athletic's Jesse Granger (47:00) checks in on the Vegas Golden Knights as they hope to extend their four-game win streak tonight against the Islanders.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the program with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 2-0 victory over the Lightning, capped off by Dennis Hildeby's first career NHL shutout. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, checks in on Troy Stecher and Scott Laughton's importance in Toronto, as well as Bobby McMann's pending hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety. Friedge also shares the latest news from the NHL Board of Governors meetings, before offering updates on Phillip Danault's future, Evengi Malkin's health, and some names on the Stars' radar.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue this episode of The FAN Hockey Show with a review of the five things they had their eyes on over the weekend on the "Futa Five". Braydon Coburn (15:22), former NHL defenceman and Stanley Cup champion, joins the show to share some insight on his former club in Tampa Bay and swap some stories from his time in the league. Later, Brien Rea (43:25), voice of the Dallas Stars, dive into what's behind the team's success through 30 games of the season.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, live from the NHL Board of Governors meeting in Colorado Springs. He shares the latest points of discussion including the concerns surrounding the Olympic ice in Milan, before touching on Quinn Hughes’ future in Vancouver and the teams in the mix to potentially acquire him. The guys also spend some time talking about Dean Evason's tirade following the Blue Jackets' controversial overtime loss to the Panthers, the Canadiens' options between the pipes, and Logan Cooley's injury timeline.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their Friday tradition with the five things they're looking to see this weekend in the NHL in the "Futa Five". Jason Bukala (13:40), former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the boys in-studio to chat about the teams best equipped to pounce at the trade deadline, the Capitals' recipe to success, Troy Stecher's impact since joining the Maple Leafs, Connor Bedard's elevation this season, and more!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into the "Bronx cheer" Frederik Andersen received during last night's loss to the Maple Leafs, the positives Toronto can take away from their 4-2 road trip, and the status of Joseph Woll after going down with an injury. Friedge also weighs in on the goal called back due to a hand pass from Brandon Hagel, what truly defines goaltender interference, and the discourse surrounding Stuart Skinner versus Calvin Pickard. The boys wrap up with...

Matt Marchese, Mike Futa and guest producer Kyle Bukauskas take a look back on last night's NHL action and open up the "Hockey Hotline" to respond to your calls and texts! Later, Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and Kyle's 32 Thoughts co-host, makes a surprise appearance in the studio!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined in-studio by today's guest producer, Kyle Bukauskas! After sharing some coffee with the boys, the trio are joined by Kyle's 32 Thoughts teammate, Elliotte Friedman! He weighs in on Ryan McDonagh's three-year extension with the Lightning, Rasmus Andersson's future in Calgary, and Arber Xhekaj's choice of Adam Lowry as his dance partner last night. Friedge also touches on the Stars' excellent form that has flown under the radar, Jason Robertson's red-hot stretch, and Brady Tkachuk's prank on Claude Giroux. The guys wrap up with thoughts on the issues with Milan's Olympic hockey rink.<...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on last night's NHL action, starting with the Maple Leafs' 4-1 victory over the Panthers. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (06:42) joins the guys to make some over/under picks including the Avalanche's win total, MVP candidates in Colorado, and some goal totals for Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos and Auston Matthews. Former NHLer Nate Thompson (50:30) stops by to chat about Stamkos' future in Nashville, being teammates with Martin St. Louis, and the NHL's youth movement, before sharing some stories from his time in the league. Later on...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Paul Bissonnette, former NHLer and co-host of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast. They dive into the Maple Leafs' upcoming matchup against the Panthers and what's on the line for the two basement dwellers of the Atlantic Division, before taking a look around the league at some top headlines. Later, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (37:30) sets the stage for the Canadiens as they host the Senators tonight in Montreal.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the guys to recap their time at the company holiday party. They weigh in on Jordan Binnington's exchange with Jim Montgomery after being pulled from last night’s 4-1 loss and discuss his security as Team Canada's starter. Later, they chat about the Jets' situation in goal with Connor Hellebuyck sidelined, Brenden Dillon's injury sustained during his 1000th game, and the Golden Knights recalling Carter Hart for his first NHL game in nearly two years. Finally, Friedge shares his thoughts on Br...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode with a look back on the five things they had their eyes on over the weekend in the "Futa Five". Former NHLer Brad May (12:38) stops by to share some stories from his time in the league and chat about how the role of enforcers has changed over the years. Luke Gazdic (43:40), former winger turned Sportsnet analyst, wraps up today's show with thoughts on his three stars of the week, the decisions ahead for Team Canada's Olympic roster, and his pick for Friday's Fight of the Week!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a new week on The FAN Hockey Show highlighting the standout performers from this past weekend in the NHL alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They touch on Dakota Joshua's bounce-back game after being a healthy scratch on Friday night, the gravity of tonight's Maple Leafs-Panthers matchup, and Craig Berube's recent efforts to shuffle Toronto's lineup. Later, Friedge looks into the flurry of video reviews to start Saturday's Canucks-Kings game and the controversial game-winner, along with the injury concerns as a result of the NHL's condensed schedule. The boys wrap...

Mike Futa shares 'The Futa Five' heading into the weekend with Matt Marchese including the Colorado Avalanche continuing their win streak post American Thanksgiving, confidence in Leafs' goaltender Joseph Woll, if changes are on the horizon for the Nashville Predators, Winnipeg Jets' recent slide, and if he'd rather see parity or mediocrity in the NHL. Then, Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala (15:09) joins Mike and Matt to chat about his takeaways and standouts from the CHL-USA Top Prospects Challenge and if we can expect a rise of tall players coming through the pipeline. To wrap up, former NHLer and head...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the Montreal Canadiens and Mike Matheson coming to an agreement on a 5-year contract extension, if the Habs will focus on a veteran forward in the trade market, why the reported progress towards an extension between the Calgary Flames and GM Craig Conroy could be completed, why the thought of John Tavares' injury in 2014 remains ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics and their ice rink concerns, and Josh Norris' pending return to the Buffalo Sabres' lineup. 

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa hit the FAN Hockey Hotline to answer your calls and questions. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (19:55) shares what teams and players she's thankful for in honour of American Thanksgiving —highlighting John Tavares and the Avalanche— before breaking down the Leafs' overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. Later, NHL Network radio's Scott Laughlin (46:25) stops by to discuss the Senators' hot stretch as Brady Tkachuk nears a return, whether the Jets should be concerned over their play without Connor Hellebuyck, and Alex Ovechkin's scoring pace in what may be his final NHL season.

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to reflect on Joseph Woll's stellar performance in the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then, he discusses the Edmonton Oilers' goalie search and whether Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry is a fit. Later, the guys look at the situation in Vancouver and the trade markets for Evander Kane and Kiefer Sherwood. Finally, Friedge weighs in on the Colorado Avalanche's dominant season so far, and a questionable OT penalty on the Chicago Blackhawks against the Minnesota Wild.

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Matt Marchese opens today's show with NHL Network’s David Pagnotta to recap the Dallas Stars’ 8-3 drubbing of the Edmonton Oilers last night, leading to a conversation around Edmonton’s goaltending, and Jason Robertson’s next contract, potential changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs and around the NHL. Then, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis comes on (32:06) to discuss the lowly Calgary Flames, what may happen with Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri, and where Calgary stands on a Craig Conroy contract extension. Later on, Minnesota Wild and Team USA Olympic General Manager Bill Guerin joins the show! (50:10) He touches on Minnesota’...

Matt Marchese and Gord Stellick take a look at the standings, with the Tampa Bay Lightning surging to the top of the Atlantic after starting the season last in the division, and the Ottawa Senators in good position as Brady Tkachuk gets set to make his return to the lineup. Former NHLer and NHL Network's Jason Demers joins the show (18:32) to discuss how teams can rally around stars dropping the gloves, his experience at the 2022 Olympics, what Team Canada and Team USA should prioritise in their roster construction, and whether missing the playoffs can be a blessing in disguise...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Gord Stellick to help look back on Monday's busy NHL slate, including a New Jersey Devils win over the Detroit Red Wings where captains Nico Hischier and Dylan Larkin nearly squared off. Then, they discuss the Canucks looking to trade veterans not named Quinn Hughes, how close the Predators are to blowing it up, and whether the Mammoth will make a big splash trade this season. Finally, Friedge delves into how Team Canada's management is evaluating Tom Wilson and Sam Bennett ahead of the Olympics.

Matt Marchese and Luke Gazdic look back on the weekend in hockey with a recap of the Futa Five, including the Oilers coming out ahead of the Panthers in the Stanley Cup rematch and the Leafs' embarrassing outing in Montreal. Anaheim Ducks assistant captain Ryan Strome (18:20) stops by to discuss Joel Quenneville's impact behind the bench, Leo Carlsson's rising confidence, the team's emphasis on playing fast, and how the NHL has changed over his 13-year career. Finally, former NHL forward and Capitals analyst Devante Smith-Pelly (49:45) shares why Tom Wilson should be on Team Canada for the Olympics, how badly A...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Luke Gazdic to help look back on the Toronto Maple Leafs' embarassing loss to the Montreal Canadiens, why they can't use injuries as an excuse, and the Habs complementing their skill with toughness. Then, they discuss the increase in injuries with the NHL's shortened Olympic schedule, Mikko Rantanen's suspension, and the Canucks' direction after a third straight loss against the Calgary Flames. Finally, Friedge checks in on Morgan Geekie's Olympic eligibility and why the Ottawa Senators have set the standard for Canadian NHL teams.

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Matt Marchese and guest host Luke Gazdic open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with five stories to watch heading into the weekend on the "Futa Five"! Then, New Jersey Devils defenceman Brenden Dillon joins the show (17:17) to talk about the Devils hot season and his role with the team this year. Dillon then touches on the season’s condensed schedule and how it's impacting his game, how the league has changed over the course of his career as he sits six games shy of 1000. Matt and Luke wrap up with a discussion on the blend of stars fr...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Luke Gazdic to discuss Winnipeg Jets goalie and reigning Vezina winner Connor Hellebuyck getting knee surgery that will sideline him for four to six weeks. Then, they examine the netminding situations for Montreal and Buffalo, and weigh in on whether they test the goalie trade market. Later, the guys look back on the Maple Leafs/Blue Jackets game and react to Adam Fantilli's three-point night, as well as Troy Stecher fitting in well in Toronto. Finally, Friedge shares his thoughts on the Oilers ahead of their...

Matt Marchese opens today's show with a look back on last night's NHL action alongside Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino. They dive into the feelings in Edmonton as the Oilers' struggles continue, Stuart Skinner's play between the pipes, and Ryan Leonard's ceiling. Sam also offers insight into his November NHL Draft rankings, along with thoughts on Team Canada's decision-making process when it comes to difficult roster choices. Later, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (28:45) stops by to chat about the string of high-impact injuries around the NHL, the must-watch teams early on, and players that are making their mark this season. Matt wraps up...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese to discuss New York Islanders rookie Matthew Schaefer entering the Olympic drug testing protocol and his chances at making Canada’s roster. The guys then take a look at whether both Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard will be in Milan and what questions Friedge thinks are important to ask when looking at potential players. Later, Matt poses the question ‘Does Leon Draisaital have the best one-timer in the NHL?’ to Elliotte. Friedge then gives his thoughts on Adam Lowry’s five-year, $25-million extension with the Winnipeg Jets, before w...

Matt Marchese and guest host Gord Stellick open Wednesday’s edition of The FAN Hockey Show recapping last night’s NHL action, including the hat-tricks of Macklin Celebrini and Connor Bedard sparking a conversation on if they should be on Canada’s Olympic roster. Then, former NHL defenceman and current Colorado Avalanche Analyst John-Michael Liles joins the show (29:20) and touches on the Avs hot season, the rise of goaltender Scott Wedgewood, Gabe Landeskog’s impact, and Nathan MacKinnon’s drive. Later, the NHL’s all-time hits leader and current New York Islanders analyst Cal Clutterbuck comes on (49:57) to talk Mikko Rantan...

Matt Marchese and guest host David Amber are joined in-studio by Gerry Dee, Canadian comedian and actor! Gerry shares what it's like performing on stage versus on camera, takes us through some memorable moments in his career, and chats about some hockey stories along the way! Later, Matt and David (40:00) take a look around the league to discuss their biggest storylines from the season so far. Sportsnet Eric Engels (49:57) wraps up the show with thoughts on the Montreal Canadiens amidst a four-game losing streak. He touches on the concerns within the Habs' goalie tandem, the parity in the Eastern...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and guest host David Amber to discuss Elliotte’s biggest storylines after six weeks of the NHL season. The trio then dive into Toronto Maple Leafs’ Brad Treliving’s media availability and the Leafs’ continued defensive struggles at the quarter-way mark of the season. Later, Friedge shares his thoughts on the fledgling Calgary Flames potentially trading Nazem Kadri or Rasmus Andersson and the surprising hot starts of the Anaheim Ducks and Pittsburgh Penguins. The boys then wrap-up with a conversation on how aggressive the Ducks may be in addin...

Matt Marchese and guest host Luke Gazdic dive into the "Futa Five" with a look back on this weekend’s action. Next up, Mike Kelly of NHL Network and Sportlogiq joins the guys (16:42) to discuss teams whose records might not be telling the whole story, and what has made the Colorado Avalanche so successful this season. Then, the guys get into a conversation with Mike about what bubble players could be on the Canadian and American Olympic rosters, the Calgary Flames and what they should do with Nazem Kadri, and the struggles of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Later, Matt an...

Matt Marchese and guest host Luke Gazdic open this week recapping a busy weekend of hockey alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They share an update on both Drew Doughty and Charlie McAvoy's injuries, before zeroing in on the Maple Leafs' struggles after dropping their fifth-straight game. Friedge identifies the latest additions to Toronto's injury report, the Marlies called up to round out the lineup, and Joseph Woll's case to claim the starting job. Later, they trio share their thoughts on Adrian Kempe's eight year, $85 million extension with the Kings and LA's fine form recently...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with five stories to watch heading into the weekend on the "Futa Five"! Sportsnet NHL Draft Analyst, Jason Bukala joins the show (15:58) to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ competitiveness (or lack thereof), and the current state of the Edmonton Oilers after dropping last night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then Bukala shares his thoughts on some top draft prospects including Gavin McKenna. Later, Matt poses some questions surrounding the futures of various teams around the league, which sparks debate on the Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, Chic...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with thoughts last night's matchup between the Maple Leafs and Kings alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They touch on the barrage of shots Dennis Hildeby faced in the loss, Toronto's confusing team identity, and their rumoured interest in Calgary's Rasmus Andersson. Later, Friedge chats about the Sabres' frustrating start and the possibility of a Tage Thompson trade, before comparing Buffalo's trajectory to the rise of the Sharks, Ducks, and Blackhawks. The boys wrap up with thoughts on the lack of practice time in the NHL's condensed schedule.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss some breaking news surrounding contract extensions for Avalanche’ goaltender Scott Wedgewood and Senators’ centre Shane Pinto. Later the boys dive into the Leafs’ rumoured interest in Calgary D-man Rasmus Andersson, and their tilt with the Kings. The trio then take a look at the Oilers last two wins, Thatcher Demko’s lower-body injury and where that leaves the Canucks, before wrapping up with an interesting stat on Andrei Vasilevskiy and Artemi Panarin’s sudden hot streak after making a change to his appearance...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a look around the league at last night's action, before Jason York (7:42), former NHLer and host of the Coming in Hot podcast, stops by! He offers insight on Shane Pinto's four-year $30 million contract extension with the Senators, the efficiency of Ottawa's third line, and the job well done by players down the lineup to produce without their captain, Brady Tkachuk. Later, Matt and Mike respond to your questions and comments (25:15) on this week's edition of the "Hockey Hotline". Mike Zeisberger (50:00) of NHL.com joins the show to share some memories...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Wednesday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Sportsnet's Anna Dua! They chat about the Maple Leafs' issues after dropping their third-straight game, before updating their preseason NHL Award picks one month into the season. Next up, Mike Grinnell (30:10) of Spittin' Chiclets checks in on the Bruins' surprising start, David Pastrňák's case to be Boston's next captain, and the other key pieces fueling the team's 11-7-0 record. Later, Matt and Mike open up the text-line (49:42) to respond to your questions and comments! Brian Burke (01:15:40), former NHL executive and current PWHL Executive Di...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show sharing their experience at last night's Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Gala, before sifting through yesterday's action in the NHL. Sportsnet's Luke Fox (31:45) checks in from TD Garden ahead of the Maple Leafs' clash against the Bruins tonight. Luke shares his take on Toronto's difficulties to start the season, the state of the team's goaltending as Joseph Woll works his way back, and the limited options in the trade market to improve the roster. Later, EJ Hradek (50:00) of NHL Network joins the guys to discuss the...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa live from the NHL GM Meetings. Friedge shares his takeaways from the event including the concerns brought up about Milan's Olympic hockey arena, balancing NHL development leagues, and more. The trio then dive into the Oilers' overtime win over the Blue Jackets and the lingering concerns on the defensive end, before debating just how good Dustin Byfuglien would be in today's game. Later, the boys discuss Brad Marchand's effectiveness in his age-37 season and the players on the bubble for Team Canada's Olympic roster.<...

Chris Cuthbert, Sportsnet play-by-play voice, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to add to the lore of the prank on Elliotte Friedman. CC dives into the Maple Leafs' early season issues, helps diagnose the problem, and looks for a solution to help right the ship. Next up, Rod Brind'Amour (18:18), Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach and Stanley Cup champion, shares the 411 on his team following last night's win in Toronto. Later on, Sportsnet's Mark Spector (48:28) looks into the Oilers' recent struggles and touches on the play between the pipes, the response from the team's captain Connor McDavid, and the plan of...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show looking back on the weekend's NHL action with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet insider and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge opens with some stories about Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton and Duncan Keith ahead of their Hockey Hall of Fame induction. The boys then gauge their concerns for the Oilers and Maple Leafs, and zero in on what's behind Toronto's back-to-back losses. They wrap up with thoughts on the Rangers' confounding home/road splits, before Futes reminds Elliotte of a prank early in his career.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with five stories to watch heading into the weekend on the "Futa Five"! Mike Gartner (15:55), Hockey Hall of Famer and Chair of the Selection Committee, stops by to chat about the 2025 class of inductees and takes us behind the scenes of Induction Weekend. Later on, Jonathan Davis (44:20) of Sirius XM NHL Radio and ViSN closes out the show by diagnosing the Los Angeles Kings' woes after dropping last night's gams against the Florida Panthers, before taking a look around at some other NHL action on the...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's show reacting to Team Canada's freshly unveiled Olympic jerseys alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. After debating their favourite sweaters of all time, Friedge shares some of his most eye-catching stories from the early portion of the 2025-26 season. The boys also take time to discuss the Blues' much-needed win over the Sabres, Jordan Kyrou's future in St. Louis following his healthy scratch last night, Cutter Gauthier's electric start to the season, and if he has done enough to receive consideration for the United States Olympic team. The...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Anson Carter, former NHL forward and current TNT analyst. He chats about 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini's electric start to the season, Jordan Binnington's antics following Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal, Matthew Schaefer's viral interview with his fellow panelist Henrik Lundqvist, more! Next up, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (17:50) checks in on the sustainability of the Maple Leafs' depth, the key pieces down the lineup that will need to step for this group, and more! Matt and Mike wrap up today's show responding to your "Hockey Hotline" calls and texts!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa today's show breaking down last night's NHL action alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They start on the St. Louis Blues' page after yesterday's 6-1 drubbing by the Capitals, featuring Jordan Binnington's slight of hand following Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal. Later, the boys get into the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over Utah, Auston Matthews' growth as a leader, and John Tavares' impact on and off the ice. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the Flames' effort in Nazem Kadri's 1000th NHL game and Jonathan Huberdeau's role in Calgary, before touching...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into today's episode with thoughts on the early front runners for goal scoring this season featuring 21-year-old Cutter Gauthier, before zooming out on the bright future for the Anaheim Ducks and the Flyers' shootout win in Montreal. Shane O'Brien (15:07), former NHLer and host of the Missin' Curfew podcast, stops by to chat about Arber Xhekaj's tilt against Nic Deslauriers, rookie Matthew Schaefer's dust-up with Nikita Zadorov, and Corey Perry's 1400th NHL game. O.B. also touches on Macklin Celebrini's case to crack Team Canada's Olympic roster, the Minnesota Wild's controversial overtime win, and...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts! They guys dive into the Minnesota Wild's controversial win in overtime and potential rule changes to come as a result. The guys also touch on Leon Draisaitl's early season form, the Oilers' frustrating start to the season, Peter DeBoer's tense coaching style in the playoffs, and the Dallas Stars getting the nod for the 2027 NHL Stadium Series. Who will be their opponent? Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Corey Perry and Nazem Kadri each reaching a...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Jordin Tootoo, former NHL player and author of Mind Over Matter: Hard-Won Battles on the Road to Hope. Jordin opens up about his journey as a professional hockey player battling addiction, what it was like growing up in Inuit aboriginal community, and his work to help others fighting similar battles. Later, Matt and Mike (38:10) sift through last night's NHL action including the Oilers' collapse against the Blues and the Canucks' overtime win in Nashville. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (49:55) joins the boys in-studio to debate the three players on the bubble for...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this week with thoughts following the Blue Jays' heartbreaking defeat in Game 7 of the World Series. The boys dive into the "Futa Five" with a look back on this weekend’s action. Liam McHugh (25:25), NHL on TNT host, chats about Jon Cooper's postgame wit, the excitement surrounding Matthew Schaefer and the Islanders, the sustainability of the Penguins' hot start, and the early-season stories that have caught his eye. Later, Mike Stothers (49:53), Penguins Assistant Coach, shares insight into the mentality of Pittsburgh’s coaching staff and Kyle Dubas' positive moves, before reflecting on what it m...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, to help sort through the emotions of the Blue Jays World Series loss. The boys shift focus back to hockey to discuss Chris Tanev's injury sustained on Saturday night, what's behind the Penguins' 8-3-2 start, and the impact of Pittsburgh's coaching staff. Friedge also weighs in on the path forward for Zayne Parekh in Calgary, the Jets' recipe for success, and the Kings' struggles at home.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with ‘The Futa Five,’ highlighting the biggest storylines as the weekend approaches. Next, Jason Bukala (14:48) joins the discussion to cover Vancouver’s big win over the St. Louis Blues, the Jets' win over the Blackhawks despite several key players being absent, and the Ottawa Senators’ win over the Calgary Flames. They also delve into whether the Flames’ season is already in decline. Finally, the trio discusses potential additions for Team Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics and evaluates which teams have made a more sustainable start to the season (49:10).

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Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss Kiefer Sherwood’s standout game against the St. Louis Blues and the Canucks' chances of re-signing him. They also tackle the struggling Maple Leafs and their potential for a quick turnaround. Additionally, the discussion highlights Martin Necas' impressive eight-year, $92-million extension with the Colorado Avalanche and its possible impact on Cale Makar's future. They conclude with a preview of this year's free agency class.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off the program responding to your "Hockey Hotline" calls and texts. Call 416-413-3923 or text 590-590 for a chance to be featured on next week's show! Kris Versteeg (13:05), two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins the guys to chat about his experience playing alongside Jonathan Toews ahead of tonight’s matchup against his former club. Kris also weighs in the contrasting emotions of winning and losing a championship as the Blue Jays move within one win of a World Series title. Matt and Mike wrap up the program with more of your texts and ca...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with thoughts on the Blue Jays' Game 5 victory in Los Angeles to move within one win of a World Series title. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to discuss where Trey Yesavage's 12 strikeout performance ranks in the pantheon of Toronto sports moments. They trio also dive into the Blue Jays' ability to capture an entire county's attention to unite and cheer on Canada's team. The boys finally try to talk some hockey by discussing the Maple Leafs' problems following last night's 6-3 loss to the...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Wednesday's program recapping a busy night in the NHL with 16 games on the go! Kyle Bukauskas (05:28), Sportsnet NHL reporter and host of 32 Thoughts, stops by to share his big takeaways from the action, before diving into the surging 8-3-0 Canadiens and the options for Team Canada in goal for the 2026 Olympics. Later, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (49:58) joins the guys as they share their picks for the most underrated skaters and goalies in the NHL this season. Rich Peverley (01:18:43), Director of Player Personal with the Dallas Stars, wraps up the show with thoughts on...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, to add his picks to the show's all-time Mount Rushmore for NHL skaters and goalies. Friedge also dives into the anticipated reception for J.T. Miller in his return to Vancouver tonight, the marquee matchups in this evening's fully loaded slate of hockey games, and the key roster decisions ahead for Team Canada in the 2026 Olympics.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Tuesday's show with thoughts on the Blue Jays' heartbreaking defeat in 18 innings in Game 3 of the World Series. Brian Boyle (05:02) , 14-year NHL center, joins the conversation to chat about the intricacies of marathon sporting events, Sidney Crosby's 1700th NHL point, his experiences around the league, and Utah's promising start to the year. Later, Matt and Mike discuss their Mount Rushmore lists for the top skaters and goalies in NHL history (32:33). Chris Pronger (50:00), Hall of Famer and analyst, joins the boys to chat about his new book in the works, the toughest players...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into this episode with a look back on last weekend's "Futa Five" picks! Kelly Hrudey (16:07), former NHL netminder and current Sportsnet analyst, checks in on the Flames amidst their 2-7-1 start to the season. Kelly also chats about the challenge for Joseph Woll to get back up to speed upon his return to the Maple Leafs, 18-year-old Matthew Schaefer's impressive start to his NHL career, and Linus Ullmark's near-fight Saturday in Washington, before recalling his iconic scrap with John Vanbiesbrouck. Bill Armstrong (45:10), General Manager of the Utah Mammoth, joins the guys to...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a brisk week on The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into the Canucks' overtime win over the Oilers, how high Vancouver's ceiling can be if Thatcher Demko stays healthy, and the team's interest in adding Boston's Pavel Zacha. They also touch on the Penguins' promising start to the year, along with some of the young and exciting rosters around the league. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' home-and-home split against the Sabres, the team's continued search for an identity, and...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show with a new edition of the "Futa Five" heading into the weekend! Sportsnet's Anna Dua (11:49) joins the guys to makes their picks for the most surprising players, teams, rookies for the 2025-26 season! Anna also weighs in on some tough choice for Canada's 2026 Olympic roster and the pressure Toronto for the Maple Leafs to dive in. Later, Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson (39:15) checks in on Tampa Bay's franchise-worst start to the season. He investigates to areas of concern for this team, the path back into contention, and Jon Cooper's ability to right...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into Ryan Reaves' career as he nears the 1000-game milestone, Josh Anderson versus last night's officiating crew, and Adrian Kempe's game-winner in overtime. Will the Kings secure an extension with him? Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Spencer Knight's case to be a franchise goalie in Chicago, Tampa Bay's subpar start to the season, and Nazem Kadri's 13-team no-trade clause.

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Matt and Mike take the pulse of the New Jersey Devils amid the team's six-game win streak with Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com. He discusses the maturity of the group, some injury updates on Jacob Markström and Cody Glass, how the team's new acquisitions are fitting in, and the missing piece to complete this already strong roster. Later, the boys open up the phonelines (17:00) to respond to your calls and texts on the "Hockey Hotline"! ESPN's Arda Ocal (46:55) wraps up the show with thoughts on the Avalanche and Hurricanes throwback jersey matchup tonight, the Maple Leafs' shaky start, a...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on the Canadiens' 2-1 overtime win in Calgary, Dustin Wolf's postgame critiques of his team, and the evolution of hockey equipment over the years. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to discuss Ivan Demidov's game-winner and the state of the 1-6-1 Flames. Friedge also checks in on the factors behind Buffalo's recent turnaround, Emmitt Finnie's instant returns in Detroit, and the "crapshoot" that is the NHL Draft.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode of The FAN Hockey Show breaking down all the action from last night in the NHL! Craig Simpson (30:30), former NHLer and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster, shares his takeaways from the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Devils including the lack of effort shown by Toronto, Jack Hughes' hat-trick to power New Jersey to their fifth-straight win, Chris Tanev's upper-body injury, and more. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Ken Reid (49:53) joins the boys in-studio to chat about the process behind and the stories that contributed to his new book, The Next One: Hockey Scouts...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their celebrations of the Blue Jays World Series berth alongside Doug MacLean, former NHL coach and executive. After reliving some of the best moments from Game 7, the trio move on to discuss the Maple Leafs' early-season lineup deficiencies, Jonathan Toews' first goal since returning to the league, and more! Next up, former NHL netminder and current NESN analyst, Andrew Raycroft (19:35) joins the show to discuss Brad Marchand's return to TD Garden tonight and where the former captain ranks among fellow Bruins greats. They also chat about Boston's outlook this season, Jeremy Swayman's form...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show celebrating the Blue Jays' Game 7 victory over the Seattle Mariners to move onto the World Series! Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the party to relive the moment George Springer ignited a fanbase, and look back on some of the memorable moments from the season. The boys make sure to carve out some time to talk hockey ahead of Brad Marchand's first game back in Boston. They discuss the expected reception for the former Bruins captain at TD Garden tonight, Jonathan Toews' first NHL goal in over two years, Dustin Wolf's early season...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin with a look back on all the NHL action from the weekend in a new edition of the “Futa Five”! Sportsnet’s David Amber shares his excitement for Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners, before breaking down Anthony Stolarz’ comments on his team’s lack of response when he got knocked into his own goal. The boys also chat about John Tavares notching his 500th point in Toronto, the state of the Canucks and Flames in 2024-25, and Brad Marchand’s scuffle with Rasmus Dahlin. Matt and Mike wrap up with thoughts on Mason Gee...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a new week on The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts Maple Leafs' lack of response after Anthony Stolarz was knocked into the net during Saturday's game, before taking a look at some other notable results from the weekend. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins live from Boston ahead of Brad Marchand's first game back in TD Garden. He dives into his interview with Jonathan Toews surrounding his return to the NHL, Stolarz calling out his teammates postgame, and Mark Scheifele's milestone moment in Winnipeg. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Sam Carrick's start to the...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of the program with another edition of the "Futa Five" heading into the weekend. Jason Bukala (13:00), founder of Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet analyst, joins the boys in studio to share his first impressions of Matthew Schaefer on Long Island and some memories from draft classes past. The trio also chat about how long it takes for a team to determine if they can compete, before getting into the most surprising and disappointing teams and players from the first week in the NHL!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into Cole Caufield's case to crack the United States' Olympic roster, before breaking down the Maple Leafs' overtime victory in New York! Friedge weighs in on the Leafs' identity questions, why William Nylander makes sense beside Auston Matthews on the top line, and Anthony Stolarz' masterclass, even without a mask. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Alex Tuch pausing extension talks in Buffalo, Bo Horvat's hat trick in Edmonton, and the state of...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa live from New York! He discusses the Las Vegas Golden Knights' announcement that goaltender Carter Hart will join the organization, the state of Milan's Olympic rink ahead of the 2026 Winter Games, and the Sabres' barnburner against the Senators last night. Friedge also weighs in how Connor Bedard has started his third season in Chicago, the Blackhawks outlook in 2025-26, and what's next for Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with thoughts on last night's four-game slate in the NHL. Thursday also marks "Hockey Hotline" day on the program, so the boys open the phonelines to respond to your calls and texts! Later, three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hurricanes Special Advisor, Justin Williams (33:27) joins the boys to debate who's on the Los Angeles Kings Mount Rushmore. Justin also touches on what factors into a player's contract decision, how quickly a team knows whether they have it or don't, and the steps Carolina has made towards Lord Stanley's Cup. Finally, Calgary Flames...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode of The FAN Hockey Show with a look around league with four games on the schedule tonight. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (15:25) checks in on the Maple Leafs following last night's 7-4 victory to discuss Matthew Knies' playmaking, first impressions of Easton Cowan, the discourse surrounding William Nylander, and Dakota Joshua's role down the lineup. Later, Kevin Woodley (50:51) of InGoal Magazine offers his thoughts on five-hole goals trending up, Yaroslav Askarov's play, staying composed during a shootout, and what to make of Stuart Skinner's game.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 7-4 victory over the Predators, before being joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. He checks in the major talking points from the NHL Board of Governors meeting including international hockey, league expansion, and the salary cap. Friedge also discusses the eligibility for players on Canada's 2018 World Junior Championship roster that were involved in the investigation to return to the NHL. Later, the trio share their thoughts on tonight's Senators-Sabres clash, the panic levels in Buffalo, the road-warrior Rangers, and Chris Kreider's instant...

Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa on the heels of Lane Hutson's extension with the Canadiens. He weighs in on the ripple effects of the deal, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton's subsequent extensions, the upward trajectory of this group, and more! John Forslund (18:45), play-by-play voice of the Seattle Kraken, discusses the Squids' undefeated start to the 2025-26 season. He dives into the key pieces fueling this team, Lane Lambert's impact behind the bench, and their playoff outlook early on. Matt and Mike wrap up this episode with a new edition of the "Futa...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this week alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, live from the streets of New York. Friedge shares some insight into how Lane Hutson's eight-year, $70.8 million extension with the Canadiens came to fruition, before breaking down the Blackhawks' first win of the season and the Senators' lacklustre home opener. The guys also listen into the noise surrounding a potential extension for Adrian Kempe in Los Angeles, the outcry in Buffalo as the Sabres continue to search for their first win, and the celebrations after Matthew Schaefer's first-career goal.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share his take on the more casual pregame outfits worn by players this season. The boys also dive into Jonathan Toews' performance in his first NHL game in three years, the Sharks' deflating collapse in the dying minutes of the third period, and the string of extensions we've seen over the past couple weeks. Are Adrian Kempe and Alex Tuch next in line to get paid?

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's program alongside Anna Dua (06:14), Sportsnet NHL reporter and friend of the show! The trio share their choices for the most-watchable teams in the league and the top dogs in both conferences, before debating if Easton Cowan will draw into the Maple Leafs lineup this weekend. Next up, Dennis Bernstein (28:12), senior writer at The Fourth Period, discuss state of the Kings with thoughts on the forward group, defensive pairing, and outlook for the season! Later, Eric Stephens (49:45) of The Athletic checks in on the Anaheim Ducks after they started their season with a 3...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of the 2025 Signal Listener’s Choice Award nominated 32 Thoughts podcast, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa! They catch up with their takeaways from Opening Night, before previewing tonight's rivalry clash between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs. Friedge shares his takeaways from today's morning skate, Ivan Demidov outlook for his rookie campaign, and how the Leafs lines are shaping up ahead of puck drop. The trio wrap up with thoughts on Kyle Connor's eight-year, $12 million AAV extension to stay in Winnipeg.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's edition of The FAN Hockey Show recapping all the action from Opening Night in the NHL! Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (29:45) joins the program to discuss the optimism in Vancouver this season, if Elias Pettersson can wipe the slate clean, the Canucks' strength between the pipes, and the key pieces to watch. Later, Gary Lawless (49:48), Golden Knights insider, checks in on the depth Las Vegas boasts on offence, how Mitch Marner is fitting in, and who needs to step up in Alex Pietrangelo's absence.

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Matt Marchese and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa continue their tour of the Central Division with Andy Strickland, Blues reporter for FanDuel Sports Network and co-host of the Cam and Strick podcast. He shares his expectations for St. Louis heading into Thursday's season opener with thoughts on Jim Montgomery's impact behind the bench, how to structure the lines, Milan Lucic's injury, Robert Thomas' ceiling, and more! Next up, Emma Lingan (17:20) of The Hockey News and Locked on Predators podcast weighs in on Nashville's path back into contention. She discusses Luke Evangelista's extension, the pressure on Andrew Brunette, Brady...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. He discusses the Golden Knights ruling Alex Pietrangelo out for the season, along with if Connor McDavid's discount contract could impact other pending deals. Friedge also examines list of suspensions and fines handed out following the Lightning and Panthers' preseason tilt, before weighing the value of physical players with skill. The trio wrap up with thoughts on some players on waiver that were recently picked up, with a focus on the Maple Leafs' mentality in adding Sammy Blais and Cayden Primeau...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are once again joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. After breaking the news of Connor McDavid's two-year, $12.5 million extension with Edmonton, Friedge shares the details of how the deal got done and its greater impact on other contracts around the league.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge's appearance is cut short as rumours of an extension for Connor McDavid begin to swirl. As we wait for details to emerge, former NHL netminder and current TNT analyst, Darren Pang (27:27) joins the show. He weighs in on McDavid's extension brewing in Edmonton, before sharing his thoughts on the Blackhawks as they prepare for opening night tomorrow. The news breaks shortly after, as McDavid's two-year $12.5 million contract is officially reported. Sportsnet's Mark Spector (49:51) shares his take on the deal and...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their tour of the NHL in the Central Division, talking Stars with Brien Rea! He discusses his expectations for the team in heading into the season, Jake Oettinger's fresh start with new head coach Glen Gulutzan, and Jason Robertson's key role up front. Next up, Conor McGahey (16:35), Avalanche radio play-by-play voice, checks in on Gabriel Landeskog's impact back in the lineup, if Martin Nečas can find consistency this season, the strength of the team's tandem in goal, and where Victor Olofsson best fits. Later, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (47:05) shares the latest news from W...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's show discussing Kris Knoblauch's extension to stay in Edmonton for three more years. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the guys to weigh in on the coach's new deal and if it could sway Connor McDavid's looming contract situation. They take a closer look at last night's physical preseason matchup between the Panthers and Lightning, what to expect from the Flames this season, and Jackson LaCombe's eight-year deal with the Ducks. Elliotte wraps up with his picks for some surprising teams heading into the 2025-26 season.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Thursday's program responding to your calls and texts on the "Hockey Hotline"! The guys continue their tour of all 32 teams with Mollie Walker (31:35), Rangers reporter for the New York Post. She shares her view on Artemi Panarin's future in the Big Apple, which new additions are poised to make an impact, what Mike Sullivan offers behind the bench, and J.T. Miller's role as captain. Then, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (50:07) joins Matt and Mike in-studio to share their preseason picks for some NHL awards including the Hart, Art Ross, Rocket Richard, Vezina, and more...

Mike Rupp, Stanley Cup champion and NHL Network analyst, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the challenge of playing intensely during the preseason, the role of enforcers in today's game, and J.T. Miller's fit in New York. Next up, ViSN's Jonathan Davis (18:20) joins the boys in-studio to examine some Western Conference storylines heading into a new season. The trio chat about the new-look Ducks, Sharks, Golden Knights and Kings, before debating which club is facing the most pressure and who's primed for a breakout. Finally, Tyson Barrie (48:50), former NHLer and newest member of Sportsnet's Canucks broadcast...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's program alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They open discuss Luke Hughes' seven-year, $63 million extension to stay in New Jersey, the role Kirill Kaprizov's deal played in the negotiations, and the importance of health for the Devils heading into the season. Elliotte also checks in on Connor Ingram's trade to the Oilers and Max Pacioretty's retirement announcement, before chatting about the best rivalries in hockey on the heels of the Canadiens' chippy 5-0 win over the Senators.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa tie a bow on their Metropolitan Division preview on today's show, starting with Ken Daneyko, three-time Stanley Cup champion and Devils analyst. He shares his view on New Jersey's outlook heading into the season, the importance of staying healthy, who should slot in beside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, and more! Later (21:30), Matt and Mike take another look at Kirill Kaprizov's $136 million extension with the Wild, before making their picks for Canada's 2026 Olympic roster. Tarik El-Bashir (49:13), Capitals insider and rink side reporter, joins the guys to discuss the latest from Washington including where Anthony...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show reacting to Kirill Kaprizov's record-setting eight-year, $136 million extension with the Minnesota Wild. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, discusses his thoughts on the deal and why this might trigger a domino effect for some other pending UFAs around the league. Later, they take a closer look at Dylan Samberg's timeline to return, how high the Jets can fly this season, and some players to watch that cleared waivers yesterday. Elliotte wraps up with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation without Joseph Woll.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their tour of the Metropolitan Division alongside Thomas Hickey, former NHLer and current Islanders analyst. He shares his take on the Isles' first round pick Matthew Schaefer, the state of the team's offence up front, and the key pieces that need to step up to push New York into the playoffs. Next up, Cory Lavalette (19:21) of The Athletic checks in on the Hurricanes as they ramp up for the 2025-26 season. He chats about Carolina's offseason additions including K'Andre Miller and Nik Ehlers, the biggest questions surrounding this roster, how to balance the...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this week on The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into the Panthers' road ahead with Aleksander Barkov sidelined for the season, before discussing Anthony Stolarz' four-year extension with the Maple Leafs and Brad Treliving's work signing value contracts. Later, Elliotte checks in on the Ducks after inking Mason MacTavish to a six-year deal, Cam Fowler's fresh contract with the Blues, and the latest on Luke Hughes and Luke Evangelista.

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