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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: Weekend Round-Up Oct 27, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a brisk week on The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into the Canucks' overtime win over the Oilers, how high Vancouver's ceiling can be if Thatcher Demko stays healthy, and the team's interest in adding Boston's Pavel Zacha. They also touch on the Penguins' promising start to the year, along with some of the young and exciting rosters around the league. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' home-and-home split against the Sabres, the team's continued search for an identity, and how John Tavares continues to defy father time.

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 Surprise Selections with Anna Dua + Power Outage in Tampa Oct 24, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show with a new edition of the "Futa Five" heading into the weekend! Sportsnet's Anna Dua (11:49) joins the guys to makes their picks for the most surprising players, teams, rookies for the 2025-26 season! Anna also weighs in on some tough choice for Canada's 2026 Olympic roster and the pressure Toronto for the Maple Leafs to dive in. Later, Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson (39:15) checks in on Tampa Bay's franchise-worst start to the season. He investigates to areas of concern for this team, the path back into contention, and Jon Cooper's ability to right the ship.

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: Kempe's Future in Los Angeles Oct 24, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into Ryan Reaves' career as he nears the 1000-game milestone, Josh Anderson versus last night's officiating crew, and Adrian Kempe's game-winner in overtime. Will the Kings secure an extension with him? Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Spencer Knight's case to be a franchise goalie in Chicago, Tampa Bay's subpar start to the season, and Nazem Kadri's 13-team no-trade clause.

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 Devil in the Details, TML Level of Concern + Hockey Hotline! Oct 23, 2025

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Matt and Mike take the pulse of the New Jersey Devils amid the team's six-game win streak with Ryan Novozinsky of NJ.com. He discusses the maturity of the group, some injury updates on Jacob Markström and Cody Glass, how the team's new acquisitions are fitting in, and the missing piece to complete this already strong roster. Later, the boys open up the phonelines (17:00) to respond to your calls and texts on the "Hockey Hotline"! ESPN's Arda Ocal (46:55) wraps up the show with thoughts on the Avalanche and Hurricanes throwback jersey matchup tonight, the Maple Leafs' shaky start, and some standout performances early on 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: Demidov Dazzles + Wolf Calls Out Flames Oct 23, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on the Canadiens' 2-1 overtime win in Calgary, Dustin Wolf's postgame critiques of his team, and the evolution of hockey equipment over the years. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to discuss Ivan Demidov's game-winner and the state of the 1-6-1 Flames. Friedge also checks in on the factors behind Buffalo's recent turnaround, Emmitt Finnie's instant returns in Detroit, and the "crapshoot" that is the NHL Draft.

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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Devils Rake Up the Leafs + The Next One with Ken Reid Oct 22, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode of The FAN Hockey Show breaking down all the action from last night in the NHL! Craig Simpson (30:30), former NHLer and Hockey Night in Canada broadcaster, shares his takeaways from the Maple Leafs' 5-2 loss to the Devils including the lack of effort shown by Toronto, Jack Hughes' hat-trick to power New Jersey to their fifth-straight win, Chris Tanev's upper-body injury, and more. Afterwards, Sportsnet's Ken Reid (49:53) joins the boys in-studio to chat about the process behind and the stories that contributed to his new book, The Next One: Hockey Scouts, Remote Rinks and Hidden Talent.

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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Brad Marchand Returns to Boston Oct 21, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their celebrations of the Blue Jays World Series berth alongside Doug MacLean, former NHL coach and executive. After reliving some of the best moments from Game 7, the trio move on to discuss the Maple Leafs' early-season lineup deficiencies, Jonathan Toews' first goal since returning to the league, and more! Next up, former NHL netminder and current NESN analyst, Andrew Raycroft (19:35) joins the show to discuss Brad Marchand's return to TD Garden tonight and where the former captain ranks among fellow Bruins greats. They also chat about Boston's outlook this season, Jeremy Swayman's form, Marco Sturm's work behind the bench, and some standouts from the first seven games. Matt and Mike wrap up today's show with more thoughts ahead of the Blue Jays trip to the World Series, along with a tee-up of 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: Oh Right, There's Hockey Tonight! Oct 21, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show celebrating the Blue Jays' Game 7 victory over the Seattle Mariners to move onto the World Series! Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the party to relive the moment George Springer ignited a fanbase, and look back on some of the memorable moments from the season. The boys make sure to carve out some time to talk hockey ahead of Brad Marchand's first game back in Boston. They discuss the expected reception for the former Bruins captain at TD Garden tonight, Jonathan Toews' first NHL goal in over two years, Dustin Wolf's early season form, and some injury updates from 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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Coast-to-Coast Canadian Check in with David Amber Oct 20, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin with a look back on all the NHL action from the weekend in a new edition of the “Futa Five”! Sportsnet’s David Amber shares his excitement for Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners, before breaking down Anthony Stolarz’ comments on his team’s lack of response when he got knocked into his own goal. The boys also chat about John Tavares notching his 500th point in Toronto, the state of the Canucks and Flames in 2024-25, and Brad Marchand’s scuffle with Rasmus Dahlin. Matt and Mike wrap up with thoughts on Mason Geertsen’s 10-minute misconduct, before teeing up tonight’s slate 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: Stolarz Sounds Off Oct 20, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a new week on The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts Maple Leafs' lack of response after Anthony Stolarz was knocked into the net during Saturday's game, before taking a look at some other notable results from the weekend. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins live from Boston ahead of Brad Marchand's first game back in TD Garden. He dives into his interview with Jonathan Toews surrounding his return to the NHL, Stolarz calling out his teammates postgame, and Mark Scheifele's milestone moment in Winnipeg. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Sam Carrick's start to the season in New York and the Senators' eight-year offer to Shane Pinto.

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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