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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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The Wild West, Modern Enforcers & Tyson Barrie Oct 01, 2025

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Mike Rupp, Stanley Cup champion and NHL Network analyst, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the challenge of playing intensely during the preseason, the role of enforcers in today's game, and J.T. Miller's fit in New York. Next up, ViSN's Jonathan Davis (18:20) joins the boys in-studio to examine some Western Conference storylines heading into a new season. The trio chat about the new-look Ducks, Sharks, Golden Knights and Kings, before debating which club is facing the most pressure and who's primed for a breakout. Finally, Tyson Barrie (48:50), former NHLer and newest member of Sportsnet's Canucks broadcast team, opens up about his transition from the ice to the booth. Tyson also gets into his time in both Toronto and Calgary, his favourite defensive partners over the years, and the toughest Canucks he's ever lined up against.

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: Devils Lock Up 2/3 of the Hughes Brothers Oct 01, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's program alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They open discuss Luke Hughes' seven-year, $63 million extension to stay in New Jersey, the role Kirill Kaprizov's deal played in the negotiations, and the importance of health for the Devils heading into the season. Elliotte also checks in on Connor Ingram's trade to the Oilers and Max Pacioretty's retirement announcement, before chatting about the best rivalries in hockey on the heels of the Canadiens' chippy 5-0 win over the Senators.

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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Metro Finale: New Jersey & Washington + Canada's Olympic Roster Sep 30, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa tie a bow on their Metropolitan Division preview on today's show, starting with Ken Daneyko, three-time Stanley Cup champion and Devils analyst. He shares his view on New Jersey's outlook heading into the season, the importance of staying healthy, who should slot in beside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, and more! Later (21:30), Matt and Mike take another look at Kirill Kaprizov's $136 million extension with the Wild, before making their picks for Canada's 2026 Olympic roster. Tarik El-Bashir (49:13), Capitals insider and rink side reporter, joins the guys to discuss the latest from Washington including where Anthony Beauvillier fits, how to balance their tandem in goal, Alex Ovechkin's status heading into his age-40 season, and Spencer Carbery's job behind the bench.

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: Kaprizov Signs Record-Setting Deal Sep 30, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show reacting to Kirill Kaprizov's record-setting eight-year, $136 million extension with the Minnesota Wild. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, discusses his thoughts on the deal and why this might trigger a domino effect for some other pending UFAs around the league. Later, they take a closer look at Dylan Samberg's timeline to return, how high the Jets can fly this season, and some players to watch that cleared waivers yesterday. Elliotte wraps up with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation without Joseph Woll.

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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Meet the Metro: Long Island, Carolina & Columbus Sep 29, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their tour of the Metropolitan Division alongside Thomas Hickey, former NHLer and current Islanders analyst. He shares his take on the Isles' first round pick Matthew Schaefer, the state of the team's offence up front, and the key pieces that need to step up to push New York into the playoffs. Next up, Cory Lavalette (19:21) of The Athletic checks in on the Hurricanes as they ramp up for the 2025-26 season. He chats about Carolina's offseason additions including K'Andre Miller and Nik Ehlers, the biggest questions surrounding this roster, how to balance the team's goaltending duo, and which areas they can get better. Later, The Athletic's Aaron Portzline (46:47) shares some reasons for optimism in Columbus and previews the roster ahead of opening night.

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: Contract Conversations + Panthers Season Outlook Sep 29, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this week on The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into the Panthers' road ahead with Aleksander Barkov sidelined for the season, before discussing Anthony Stolarz' four-year extension with the Maple Leafs and Brad Treliving's work signing value contracts. Later, Elliotte checks in on the Ducks after inking Mason MacTavish to a six-year deal, Cam Fowler's fresh contract with the Blues, and the latest on Luke Hughes and Luke Evangelista.

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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Metro Musings: Philadelphia & Pittsburgh + Dr. Alicia Naser! Sep 26, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's program with the latest on Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov, who could miss the entire 2025-26 season after undergoing knee surgery. The guys then move to the Metropolitan Division to continue their preview of all 32 NHL teams alongside Kevin Kurz (12:14), Flyers reporter at The Athletic. He shares what Rick Tocchet will bring behind the bench, Dan Vladar's opportunity between the pipes, Trevor Zegras' roster fit, and expectations for this group following a difficult season. Next up, The Athletic's Josh Yohe (29:10) checks in from Pittsburgh as the Penguins ramp up for opening night. He shares insight into Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's futures as rumours continue to swirl, how the new-look coaching staff is preparing their team, and Kyle Dubas' mentality managing this veteran roster. After the break, Matt and Mike take a look at some NHL headlines and respond to your texts, before Dr. Alicia Naser (01:18:05) joins the program! She details how athletes differently approach the offseason, regular season, and playoffs mentally, the added emphasis on prioritizing players' mental health, and much 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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Chris Tanev, Atlantic Analysis & Hockey Hotline! Sep 25, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Thursday's show sharing updates on Jamie Benn and Nic Hauge, who both suffered injuries during preseason action. The boys continue their tour of the Atlantic Division alongside Dave Randorf (07:28), play-by-play voice for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He shares his expectations for the team heading into the season, an update on Andrei Vasilevskiy after the netminder missed multiple practices, and the key pieces that will push them to the next level. Ken Daniels (28:55), voice of the Detroit Red Wings, dives into the team's options to round out the top line, how to best align their defensive pairings, Carter Mazur's potential role, and the message Todd McLellan is conveying to his roster. Later, Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev (49:42) joins the program! He shares what he’s looking to accomplish during the preseason, what factors into his unique shot-blocking ability, how many stick of gum he goes through per game, and more! Next up, George Richards (01:11:18) of Florida Hockey Now checks the temperature in Florida surrounding the Panthers. He touches on Aleksander Barkov's injury sustained during today's practice and who will get an opportunity on the top line, before getting into the team's successful offseason re-signing their high-end talent. Matt and Mike wrap up today's program responding to your texts and messages on the "Hockey Hotline" (01:28:35).

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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 the Atlantic: Toronto, Buffalo & Boston Season Previews Sep 24, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Wednesday's episode alongside Anna Dua (03:58), Sportsnet NHL reporter and friend of the show! After catching up about their offseason away from the studio, the trio dive into the Maple Leafs' form ahead of opening night. They touch on how the top line looks without Mitch Marner, Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the roster, what Craig Berube brings behind the bench, and Auston Matthews' outlook. Next up, Mike Harrington (28:55) of Buffalo News Sports shares some reasons Sabres fans should be optimistic this season, how to eliminate the problems of the past, and the key pieces that will need to step up and produce. Later on, Jimmy Murphy (50:15), host of The Sick Podcast- The Eye Test, looks into the state of the Bruins following an underwhelming 2024-45 campaign. Jimmy highlights the team's offseason acquisitions, expectations for the group this year, how Boston's young talent will factor in, and much more! Matt and Mike (01:16:50) wrap up the show by sharing their predictions for this year's biggest surprises, pressure points, and breakout candidates.

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.

A Sense of the Sens + Sleeping Giants in Montreal Sep 23, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open up this episode sharing some exciting news about this year's mailbag segment! Alongside your texts to 590-590, listeners can now leave a message on the "Hockey Hotline" (416-413-3923) for a chance to be read on Thursday's show! Brent Wallace (17:25), co-host of the Coming in Hot podcast, joins the guys to check in on the training camp storylines in Ottawa. Brent shares what he will be watching for during tonight's preseason matchup in Toronto, before getting into Tim Stützle's breakout potential, the pressure on Linus Ullmark to perform, and the opportunity ahead for Fabian Zetterlund. Later, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (43:35) chats about the Montreal Canadiens' roster development, Sam Montembeault's growth as a goaltender, Jacob Fowler's potential, and the additional stakes on Patrik Laine this season. How much prospect capital will the Habs be willing to sacrifice to add an impact piece? All that and more on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show!

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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