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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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Playoffs Brewing in Utah + State of the Maple Leafs Mar 12, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show by breaking down last night's NHL action starting with the Senators tight battle with the Canadiens. The boys touch on the depth contributors down the Sabres' lineup and the Avalanche healing up ahead of the playoffs, before sorting through your guesses about who's name is on the back of the North Stars jersey hanging in the studio. Tyson Nash (27:05), Mammoth TV analyst and host of the "Nashcast", chats about the acquisition of MacKenzie Weegar, Dylan Guenther's rise to stardom, the difference makers on the roster, and the potential of playoff hockey in Utah. Later, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (47:12) stops by to share the latest from Maple Leafs practice amidst the team's eight-game losing streak and looks ahead to what's next in Toronto. Matt and Mike wrap up today's show responding to your questions and sharing some stories from the draft floor (01:14:30).

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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Golden Memories & Wild Insight with Bill Guerin Mar 11, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with thoughts on last night's NHL action and the outlook for some Canadian teams around the league. Bill Guerin (05:51), Minnesota Wild and Team USA General Manager, joins the boys to reflect on winning gold and share his process on refocusing on the regular season. Bill also discusses Quinn Hughes' early returns with the Wild, the leadership within the room, and his team's trade deadline acquisitions. After the break, Matt and Mike chat about the dynamics of teammates facing off against each other in international competition. Finally, former NHLer and Sportsnet analyst, Garry Galley (54:35) swaps some stories, before discussing the impact of Jake Sanderson's injury ahead of tonight's matchup against the Canadiens.

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: Schmaltz Signs Mammoth Deal Mar 11, 2026

Show notes

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss Nick Schmaltz' eight-year extension with the Utah Mammoth. Friedge shares some other names on his radar this week, before getting into Nathan MacKinnon's ejection after colliding with Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry's job done in relief. The boys also chat about the immediate impact of players involved in trade deadline deals, Anthony Mantha's strong first year in Pittsburgh, the impact of the Penguins' coaching staff, and the Bruins' OT victory over the Kings.

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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A Scrappy Stretch Run in Columbus & Tampa Bay + Coffee Bukauskas! Mar 10, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa chat with Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre, former NHL defenceman and Blue Jackets studio analyst, about the latest news from Columbus. They get into the job Rick Bowness has done behind the bench, the team's impact players including Mathieu Olivier, Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski, and project who's in line to start in goal during the playoffs. Next up, Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson (17:18) stops by to discuss Tampa Bay's rebound this season, the team's scrappy effort against the Sabres, Brayden Point heating up, Andrei Vasilevskiy's workload, and more! Finally, Sportsnet rink side reporter and host of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas (42:46) chats about his versality as a barista on Friday's trade deadline panel. Kyle also shares his view on some of the most notable trades from last week, the rumours of a potential Matthew Knies deal that never solidified, the state of the Oilers, and Mark Stone's importance in Vegas.

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: Which Trades Never Came Together? (Yes, That One) Mar 10, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined off the top by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. He details some trade deadline deals that never came to fruition including a trade involving Matthew Knies, before looking ahead to what's next for Alex Ovechkin amidst his age-40 season. Friedge also examines the reasoning behind the Capitals' trading away John Carlson, updates us on Brad Marchand and Jake Sanderson's injuries, and looks into the Kings' mentality at the deadline. The boys wrap up with thoughts on last night's clash between Columbus and Los Angeles and the streak of unlikely "nasty" games around the league, before Elliotte clears up what happened between Tristan Jarry with his Oiler teammates.

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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Sam Carrick on Joining the Sabres + Mike Kelly! Mar 09, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick this episode with Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick! He chats about the energy in the KeyBank Center last night during the team's 8-7 win, how he's settling into his new home, and the positive momentum surrounding this year's group. Later, Mike Kelly (19:11) of NHL Network and Sportlogiq checks in with thoughts Nazem Kadri's return to Colorado, the lack of trades within the Eastern Conference, and the most impactful moves from Friday's deadline.

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: Post-Deadline Perspective Mar 09, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this week on the show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The boys chat about how "double-retention" impacted this year's trade deadline, Elliotte's life post-deadline, and how close the Blues were to a Robert Thomas trade. Friedge also shares his view on the Hurricanes' quiet deadline, the discourse surrounding Chris Drury and the Rangers, as well as the frustration in Toronto amidst a difficult season.

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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Trade Deadline Countdown with Biz, Bieksa, Futes & Gaz! Mar 06, 2026

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Matt Marchese and guest host Gord Stellick open today's countdown to the NHL trade deadline with thoughts on some of the early deals today. They begin by breaking down John Carlson's move to Anaheim, along with the Sabres bolstering their blue line with Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn. Paul Bissonnette (12:16), former NHLer and Spittin' Chiclets host, joins the conversation to swap some stories, before news breaks that Corey Perry is heading back to Tampa Bay! Biz also takes some time to chat about how the Maple Leafs should move forward and the Wild acquiring Bobby Brink and Nick Foligno. Kevin Bieksa (29:43), former NHLer and Sportsnet analyst, stops by to discuss the state of the Ducks after adding Carlson, the outlook for Vancouver's rebuild, and Perry's return to the Lightning. Later, Mike Futa (50:06) pays the boys a visit and shares his take on Jordan Eberle's extension, Jordan Binnington's potential suitors, and what's ahead in Toronto. Finally, Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic (01:20:09) weighs in on the team's facing the most pressure, the wide open Eastern Conference, and more!

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 for the Future with Jason Bukala Mar 05, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show responding to your "Hockey Hotline" questions and comments! Jason Bukala (17:06), former director of amateur scouting with the Florida Panthers, joins the boys to dive into Friday's trade deadline. He focuses in on teams in the rebuilding phase to discuss the importance of capitalizing on picks in the upcoming NHL draft. Jason also touches on Colton Parayko's trade to Buffalo falling through, as well as the teams and players under the microscope before 3 p.m. tomorrow.

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: Blocked by Parayko! Mar 05, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with thoughts on Colton Parayko turning down his pending trade to Buffalo. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the show to share how the deal fell apart, before diving into details of MacKenzie Weegar's trade to Utah in exchange for Olli Määttä. Friedge also offers insight into Robert Thomas' market, the Red Wings' needs at the deadline, the Maple Leafs return for Nicolas Roy, and what's ahead for Scott Laughton. The boys wrap up with thoughts on the Oilers' acquisition of Jason Dickinson and Nic Dowd's move to Vegas.

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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