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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: Team Canada Selections & Snubs Dec 31, 2025

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa in-studio to break down Team Canada's roster choices for the 2026 Winter Olympics. They guys dive into the most intriguing decisions including Sam Bennett's omission, the reasoning behind selecting proven penalty killers, Thomas Harley's upside, and Mark Scheifele missing the cut. Friedge also takes us behind the scenes of Canada's selection process, before discussing some more players on the outside looking in and Tom Wilson's opportunity ahead. Later, they debate who should slot in alongside Connor McDavid and Sidney Crosby respectively, highlight Drew Doughty's complete level, and outline what Jordan Binnington needs to do to retain his starting job. The boys wrap up the Olympic chat with thoughts on the team's top power play unit and the difficulty of leaving skilled players at home. Elliotte touches on Brad Marchand avoiding a suspension after elbowing Montreal's Mike Matheson, the Maple Leafs announcement that Dakota Joshua and Chris Tanev will both miss a significant amount of time, and Toronto's commanding win last night over the Devils.

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: Leafs Injury Pile-Up Dec 30, 2025

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Guest host Anna Dua and Mike Futa wrap up "tough guy week" with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge shares his favourite enforcer in hockey, before breaking down the Maple Leafs' lengthy injury list heading into tonight's matchup against the Devils. The trio also touch on the tight-knit standings across the league and Devin Cooley's extension with the 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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World Juniors Memories with Captain Canada + Ken Daneyko! Dec 30, 2025

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Guest host Anna Dua joins Mike Futa to look back on their most memorable sports moments of the year as 2026 grows near. Mike Richards (31:08), two-time Stanley Cup champion and Gold Medalist at the 2005 World Juniors and 2010 Olympics, shares some memories from the U20 tournament and discusses the pressure on Canada's current squad to get back to the top. Later on, three-time Cup winner and Devils broadcaster, Ken Daneyko (55:10) tees up tonight's clash between New Jersey and Toronto. Ken dives into the Devils' season story so far and the Maple Leafs' injury troubles, before sharing his take on Matthew Schaefer's high impact as a rookie with the Islanders.

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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NHL Naughty & Nice Lists + Nic Deslauriers! Dec 29, 2025

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Philadelphia Flyers forward Nic Deslauriers joins guest host Anna Dua and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to swap some stories from his NHL career, chat about the impact of coaches John Tortorella and Rick Tocchet, and share thoughts on his time in Philly so far. Later on, Anna and Mike look back on last weekend's storylines in today's edition of the "Futa Five", before opening up the text-line to hear your thoughts! Finally, the pair share their "Naughty and Nice" lists from this season in the NHL!

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: Leafs Revamped Power Play + Who's Ready to Trade? Dec 29, 2025

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Guest host Anna Dua joins Mike Futa on this edition of The FAN Hockey Show. After recapping their holiday time, they dive into some late December NHL action with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They start with their first impression of the Maple Leafs' power play under Steve Sullivan, before diving into Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies' recent form, Chris Tanev's status, and Toronto's goaltending tandem. They also touch on the undefeated Buffalo Sabres since Jarmo Kekäläinen took over, along with the teams primed for a big move ahead of the trade deadline. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Matias Maccelli and Nick Robertson's roles with the 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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Drafting Canada's Olympic Roster + Sid vs. Mario Dec 23, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode chatting with former NHLer and host of Spittin' Chiclets, Ryan Whitney! He weighs in on the Sidney Crosby vs. Mario Lemieux debate after Sid took over the Penguins all-time points lead, before touching on the state of the Maple Leafs after a change behind the bench. Later, Matt and Mike reveal their selections for Canada's Olympic roster (16:12), before Luke Gazdic (34:02) checks in with his picks and to preview the tournament! Finally, Sportsnet's Ken Reid (46:15) catches up with the guys, before sharing his take on the Leafs firing of Marc Savard, the Flames' outlook, and Auston Matthews' form this 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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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Savard Out in Toronto Dec 23, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the final show before the holidays with a gift exchange with Producer Mike "Eye Candy" Gentile. Soon after, Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, chimes in on the festivities, before sharing his thoughts on the Maple Leafs firing assistant coach Marc Savard and the other options on the table for the organization. They guys also tee up the Penguins' matinee in Toronto, investigate what drew Mason Marchment to Columbus, and highlight Dan Vladar's consistency in Calgary. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Matvei Michkov and Rich Tocchet's interaction on the bench, as well as the team most primed to pounce post-roster freeze.

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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Inside Scouting with Mark Yannetti + World Junior Championship Preview! Dec 22, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa review last weekend's topics of interest on another edition of the "Futa Five". Next up, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (17:52) sets the stage for the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship kicking off on Boxing Day. He details the top contenders heading into the tournament, the up-and-coming names to watch out for, and Canada's chances to bring home the trophy. Later, Mark Yannetti (47:05), Los Angeles Kings Director of Scouting and two-time Stanley Cup winner, looks back the role scouting played in L.A.'s 2012 and 2014 championships, before sharing his process of evaluating talent at the World Juniors.

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: Nylander Stuck in Neutral Dec 22, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Monday's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' lacklustre weekend featuring back-to-back losses to the Predators and Stars. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, continues the conversation to discuss William Nylander's defeated postgame comments amidst his scoring drought. They also touch on the pair of trades that broke ahead of the NHL's roster freeze, the fractured relationship between Phillip Danault and the Kings that sparked the deal, and Mason Marchment's fresh start in Columbus. Friedge wraps up with some insight into Marco Rossi and his opportunity with the Canucks, along with Sidney Crosby's latest milestone moment.

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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Andersson's Market, Hughes Aftermath & Friday Fights! Dec 19, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with an official ruling on Matt's injury from Ken Reid and the Sportsnet Department of Player Safety, before diving into the "Futa Five" for this weekend! Jason Bukala (17:51), former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Matt and Mike for a look back on the Quinn Hughes trade and a break down of the Canucks’ return. Then, they chat about what the Flames should be looking for in a Rasmus Andersson deal, which NHL teams face the biggest roster-construction challenges, and the most common mistakes organizations make in developing talent. The trio wrap up with a look at this week's heavyweight tilts in "Friday Fights".

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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