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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: Time to Sound the Alarm in Toronto? Dec 19, 2025

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' lacklustre effort last night in Washington, Macklin Celebrini's beautiful assist, and Connor McDavid's eight-game point streak. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, weighs in on the troubling trajectory in Toronto, what's on the table for this group, the team's concerning compete level, and the bright spots on the roster. Later, Friedge chats about Jakob Chychrun's two-goal night, his case to join Team Canada, Tristan Jarry's unfortunate injury, and the Oilers' play since trading away Stuart Skinner.

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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Carolina's Winning Formula with Mr. Game 7 Dec 18, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open up The FAN Hockey Show mailbag to respond to your messages and "Hockey Hotline" calls! Later on, Justin Williams (08:37), three-time Stanley Cup champion and Special Advisor to the GM in Carolina, stops by to chat about the 20-year reunion of the Hurricanes' 2006 Stanley Cup Win! "Mr. Game 7" also shares his take on the 'Canes current winning formula as they sit atop of the Metropolitan Division, along with how to manage the team's three netminders. Matt and Mike wrap up with thoughts on some headlines around the NHL while responding to more of your calls and 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: In-Studio Concussion Spotting Dec 18, 2025

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Matt Marchese shares how he got injured this morning with his co-host Mike Futa, before Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to pile on. They shift to hockey talk for a moment to discuss Jordan Binnington's case to start in goal for Team Canada following last night's shutout, before Friedge visits the studio to see Matt's injury in-person! The boys also check in on the struggling Jets, the sustainability of the Ducks and Sharks, the strength of the Central Division, and how to manage three goaltenders on a roster. They wrap up with some Olympic roster thoughts, before debating which Canadian team is facing the most pressure.

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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Giving Gifts to Each Canadian NHL Team + Tyler Toffoli & Todd Fedoruk! Dec 17, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined off the top by Tyler Toffoli, forward for the San Jose Sharks. Tyler reflects on notching his 300th career goal last night, before getting into the progress made by the Sharks, the rapid development of the young players on the roster, and what he brings to the group as a veteran. Later, former NHL forward and current Flyers broadcaster, Todd Fedoruk (30:17) shares his view on the team culture in Philly, the energy Trevor Zegras has injected into the lineup, and the impact other former players have had on the organization. Next up, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (50:15) joins the guys to give out some Christmas gifts to each Canadian NHL team! Matt and Mike wrap up with more thoughts on Quinn Hughes' trade to Minnesota and the aftermath in Vancouver.

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: Adams Out, Kekäläinen In Dec 16, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The trio dive into the changes in Buffalo with Jarmo Kekäläinen taking the reigns of the organization, the value of re-signing New York native Alex Tuch, and what to expect as the team enters a new era. Friedge wraps up with a look at who's returning from injury tonight in the NHL, before weighing in on Connor Bedard's Olympic candidacy after being sidelined with an injury and Mikko Rantanen's collision with Darcy Kuemper.

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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Skinner Faces His Former Team, A New Era in Buffalo + Hughes' Agent Speaks! Dec 16, 2025

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Matt Marchese returns from the IR alongside two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to share his thoughts on GM Kevyn Adams' dismissal in Buffalo and Jarmo Kekäläinen's job ahead. Sportsnet's Gene Principe (11:49) stops by to draws some parallels between the Sabres and the Oilers ten years ago, before focusing in on Edmonton's current situation with a new netminder between the pipes. He discusses the early returns from Tristan Jarry, what they'll miss in Brett Kulak's departure, and what to expect in tonight's clash against familiar face Stuart Skinner and the Penguins. Later, Mike Harrington (31:26) of The Buffalo News dives deeper into the Sabres' new GM Kekäläinen including the potential moves on the horizon and the breath of fresh air he brings to the organization. Later, NHL Agent Pat Brisson (50:00) takes us behind the scenes of how his client Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild.

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 Look at Both Sides of the Hughes Deal Dec 15, 2025

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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 today's show with a look back on the five stories they were watching closely last weekend on the "Futa Five".

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 Quinn Hughes Trade Came Together Dec 15, 2025

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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!

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 Deep Dive with Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly Dec 12, 2025

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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 radio analyst, swaps some stories with Gord and Mike, honours his longtime broadcast partner Joe Bowen, and shares his view on the Buds following last night's loss to San Jose.

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: Pens & Oilers Swap Goalies Dec 12, 2025

Show notes

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 on what's ahead for William Nylander after his demotion to the third line, how the Lightning have managed to turn around their season, and the state of 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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