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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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Behind the Bench with Marco Sturm & Joel Quenneville! Feb 09, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin this episode talking with Marco Sturm, Head Coach of the Boston Bruins. He chats about Team Germany's opportunity at the Olympic games, the eight Bruins players that have travelled to Milano Cortina to compete, what's behind Boston's success this season, and much more! Later, Joel Quenneville (18:37), Head Coach of the Anaheim Ducks, checks in with his Olympic thoughts, before diving into the state of his club at the break. Finally, Matt and Mike wrap up the program with some final thoughts on Canada's line combinations at the team's first skate in Italy (47:07).

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: Live from Milano Cortina! Feb 09, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a new week on The FAN Hockey Show chatting with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, live from Milano Cortina! He shares his first impressions of the Olympic hockey rink, what he learned from Jon Cooper in his sit-down interview with Canada's coach, and how to expect the international game to be officiated. Friedge also weighs in on the Group A round-robin schedule, what Tom Wilson and Seth Jarvis bring to the team, potential line combinations on the table, and if Jordan Binnington will start between the pipes for Canada.

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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Battle of Florida Fireworks + Setting the Stage for Milano Cortina Feb 06, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa take a moment to begin Friday's show and share their thoughts on Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez' legacy following his announcement of retirement this morning. The boys dive into last night's NHL action including a fiery battle between the Lightning and Panthers, before teeing up the Olympics and outlining the injury replacements on route to Milano Cortina. Dave Jackson (27:06), former NHL referee and ESPN analyst, joins the guys to discuss how Olympic hockey is officiated and the intricacies of IIHF play. Later, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (50:30) helps set the stage for Canada at the 2026 Winter Games, before sticking around for the "Futa Five". Later, Stanley Cup champion Colin Patterson (01:18:52) joins the show to share some stories from his time in the NHL and discuss his lasting connection to the '89 Flames.

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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Rob Ray on Buffalo's Turnaround + Flyers Insight Feb 05, 2026

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode responding to your calls and texts on the "Hockey Hotline". Kevin Kurz (16:14) of The Athletic shares the latest news from Philadelphia including Rick Tocchet's comments about rookie Matvei Michkov, Daniel Briere's mentality going into the trade deadline, and the state of the team ahead of tonight's final game before the Olympic break. Rob Ray (43:20), former NHLer and current Sabres analyst, offers his takeaways from Buffalo's bounce-back season and identifies the biggest factors of change surrounding the team, before sharing some stories from his time in 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: How the Panarin Trade Materialized Feb 05, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Thursday's show with thoughts on Artemi Panarin's trade from New York to Los Angeles. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, offers some insight into the timing of the deal, the return for the Rangers, and the impact of Panarin's extension with the Kings. The guys also touch on Leon Draisaitl's postgame comments following the Oilers' 4-3 loss in Calgary, Rick Tocchet's critique of Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov, Nick Bjugstad's trade to from St. Louis to New Jersey, and top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna being charged with assault.

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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Mike Modano Passes the Torch + Jets at the Break Feb 04, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with a look around the NHL at the top storylines heading into tonight's action. Mike Modano (16:55), Hockey Hall of Famer, joins the guys to discuss Patrick Kane's milestone after he surpassed his record for most points by an American-born player. Mike also touches on the evolution of hockey and shares some stories from his time in the NHL! Later, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe (46:05) shares the latest on the Winnipeg Jets are they look to head into the Olympic break with a win tonight 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: Everybody Freeze! Feb 04, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's program alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, to look ahead as NHL action winds down before the Olympic break. They discuss how teams are preparing around the league, Brayden Point's status for Team Canada, and today's roster freeze taking effect at 3:00 PM. Friedge also touches on Artemi Panarin's asking price, the teams in the mix to acquire the Rangers star, Taylor Raddysh's play, and Lightning GM Julien BriseBois' team building approach. The boys wrap with thoughts on Sheldon Keefe's fiery postgame comments, Dougie Hamilton's future in New Jersey, the Sabres trade deadline outlook, and the Oilers' loss to the Maple Leafs.

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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Cross-Town Tales, Checking the Oil & Bennett Gets the Call! Feb 03, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Neil Smith, Stanley Cup champion and host of the NHL Wraparound Podcast, to chat about the two teams where he served as GM: the Islanders' rise and Rangers' demise. Later, Oilers broadcaster Bob Stauffer (16:50) shares the latest stories out of Edmonton and sets the stage for tonight's clash between the Maple Leafs and Oilers. After the break, Matt and Mike discuss Sam Bennett's selection to replace Anthony Cirelli on Team Canada's Olympic roster and tee up tonight’s NHL action!

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: Comebacks, Milestones & Standouts Feb 03, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin Tuesday's show catching up with Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman. He shares what stood out most from last night's action around the league, before getting into the health of Team Canada's Olympic roster. They also touch on Artemi Panarin's potential landing spots, Nashville's four-goal comeback against the Blues, and Steven Stamkos' knack for scoring game-winning goals. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the Senators' playoff outlook, Tom Wilson's form heading into the Olympics, Quinn Hughes' latest milestone, Joel Eriksson Ek's underrated game, and the Maple Leafs battle with the Oilers 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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Kings Cup Reunion with Darryl Sutter Feb 02, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa take a look back on the five things they were watching closely this past weekend on the "Futa Five". Darryl Sutter (15:48), two-time Stanley Cup winning head coach, reconnects with his old buddy Futes and shares some stories from their time in Los Angeles. Sutter also discusses the impact of an Olympic break during the regular season, the intricacies of coaching in the Pacific Division, and his approach behind the bench for his Cup-winning teams. Finally, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (44:45) shares the latest news from Montreal ahead of the Canadiens' clash with the Wild 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.

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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