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The FAN Hockey Show

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. Get your opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman!

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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: The Playoff Whistle + A Whole Chicken?! Apr 23, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look back on an eventful night in the NHL alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They begin with Anaheim's 6-4 win over the Oilers to even the series, the victory being overshadowed by a rotisserie chicken on the ice, Connor McDavid's quiet first two playoff games, and the impact of Jason Dickinson's absence. Friedge also breaks down how the Flyers extended their 3-0 series lead over the Penguins, how the Stanley Cup playoffs have been officiated so far, and the chaos during Dallas' 4-3 victory over the Wild in double-overtime. The boys wrap up with a look ahead to tonight's schedule, before discussing the latest front office news in Seattle, New Jersey, Vancouver, and Toronto.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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The Playoff Mentality with Dr. Alicia Naser + Stars-Wild Primer Apr 22, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin the show with their takeaways from the first round so far! They weigh in on the Oilers' Game 1 win without Connor McDavid on the scoresheet, the Kings' dwindling chances against the Avalanche, the physical play between the Canadiens and Lightning, how the Penguins can right the ship, and tonight's Stars vs. Wild pivotal Game 3. Later, Dr. Alicia Naser (18:15) joins the guys to discuss the psychology behind managing playoff pressure for players, as well as building team culture on and off the ice. John Forslund (54:08), NHL on TNT play-by-play voice, wraps up today's show with thoughts on tonight's Game 3 between the Stars and Wild including the key pieces to watch and who has the edge.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Bolts Strike Back, Mammoth Make History & Sabres in Goal Apr 22, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look back on last night's NHL playoff action alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into Tampa Bay's 3-2 overtime win to even their series with Montreal and the impact of the Canadiens' physicality against the Bolts, along with Utah's first playoff win in franchise history! Later, the boys question if the Penguins can claw back into their series down 2-0, the decisions ahead for Buffalo in goal, the Senators' outlook as they face an uphill battle, and expectations for the Oilers ahead of Game 2 tonight.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Building Team Culture in Columbus with Rick Bowness Apr 21, 2026

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Mike Futa opens this episode sharing some stories from his start in the Kings' front office with his co-host, Matt Marchese, before taking a look back on last night's NHL playoff action! Rick Bowness (15:18), newly extended Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, chats about his first season with the club, his now infamous rant to end the year, and his excitement to build a culture for the future. Finally, Matt and Mike take some time to tee up tonight's postseason matchups around the league!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Flyers & 'Canes Extend Series Leads Apr 21, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode of The FAN Hockey Show recapping last night's playoff action alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The guys open with thoughts on the offside call during last night's Hurricanes-Senators overtime, Ottawa's chances to claw back down 2-0 in the series, and the keys to the Oilers' Game 1 victory over the Ducks. Friedge also chats about the Flyers' commanding series lead, what adjustments the Penguins can make, and the stakes ahead of tonight's clash between the Canadiens and Lightning. They wrap up with thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck's end-of-season comments, along with Nashville's ongoing GM search.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Hats-Ovsky in Overtime + Oilers-Ducks Game 1 Preview Apr 20, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode chatting with Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio and the Pro Hockey Group to dive into the role of analytics and data in today's NHL. Later, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (19:21) breaks down the keys to the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, reflects on Juraj Slafkovský's hat trick, and sets the stage for Game 2 tomorrow! Finally, Jason Gregor (43:50) of The Jason Gregor Show offers an update on Leon Draisaitl and Jason Dickinson's status ahead of tonight's Oilers-Ducks series opener, before discussing Connor Ingram's recent play and the important pieces down Edmonton's lineup. Producer Mike Gentile wraps up today's show with some observations from the weekend, along with your texts!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: First Weekend Findings Apr 20, 2026

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share his biggest takeaway from the first weekend of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The boys chat about the officiating through the first round, Juraj Slafkovský's improved physicality, and the electric crowd at the KeyBank Center during the Sabres' comeback win. Friedge also weighs in on the goaltending performances around the league, Porter Martone and Sean Couturier's impact in Philly, and the chippyness between the Mammoth and Golden Knights.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Gary Bettman's Playoff Preview + First Round X-Factors with Jason Bukala Apr 17, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined in-studio by Jason Bukala of Sportsnet and the Pro Hockey Group. They boys take a look around the first round to set up each series, highlight the X-factors on each side, and share their predictions for who's moving on. Finally, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (42:21) stops by to set the stage for the Stanley Cup playoffs! Gary also discusses the state of the salary cap, the NHL's current postseason format, and his future as commissioner of the league.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Sunny Days in New Jersey + Allvin Out in Vancouver Apr 17, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's show setting up the playoff matchups that were locked into place last night. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, checks Matty's homework of countries around the globe, before getting into the latest news in the hockey world. He breaks down Patrik Allvin's dismissal in Vancouver, Sunny Mehta's hiring in New Jersey, and Mats Sundin's interview in Toronto. Later, the boys chat about how different the playoffs would look with alternate format, Macklin Celebrini passing Joe Thornton's Sharks single-season scoring record, the teams facing the most pressure in the first round, and the Maple Leafs' GM search.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bring On the Playoffs! Apr 16, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a look back on the final night of the regular season, before setting up the first round of the playoffs! Keith Jones (14:00), President of Hockey Operations with the Philadelphia Flyers, joins the guys to chat about how his club snapped their five-year postseason drought! Keith identifies the key factors behind Philly's turnaround and sets the stage for their matchup against the Penguins. Later, Dennis Bernstein (44:00) of The Fourth Period takes a look around the first round at the top storylines to watch out for!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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