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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: Battle for the Atlantic + NHL Playoff Format Ideas Mar 13, 2025

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into this edition of The FAN Hockey Show looking back on Wednesday's playoff-style battle between the Canucks and Flames with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. They discuss key factors that swung the game in Vancouver's favour, Quinn Hughes' comments about his team's captain Elias Pettersson, and Connor Zary's pending hearing. Friedge weighs in on the Panthers' road ahead with a shorthanded lineup and how they stack up in tonight's clash with the Maple Leafs, before zooming out on the NHL playoff format and discussing if it needs a change. The trio wrap up with thoughts on tonight's battle between former Bruins tandem Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman, Brad Marchand leaving the door open for a potential return to Boston, and Seattle's victory over Montreal in overtime.

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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Who's Most Improved Post-Deadline? Mar 12, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show recapping all the action from Tuesday night in the NHL, before getting into Jaccob Slavin's place among the league's best blue liners. ESPN's Arda Ocal (28:48) joins the conversation to discuss the need for a defensive defenceman award, how Brad Marchand fits with the Panthers, and which team has improved the most following the trade deadline. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (50:05) shares her take on the NHL's most improved squad, before diving into the playoff picture and the best rivalries in the league. John Mitchell (01:19:55), former NHLer and current Altitude TV analyst, wrap up today's show discussing the state of the Avalanche post-deadline, how the new pieces mesh with the lineup, and Nathan MacKinnon's influence in the room.

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 Rantanen's Trade with Agent Andy Scott Mar 11, 2025

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Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the Western Conference playoff picture and how the Jets stack up with their trade deadline additions. Next up, Jimmy Murphy (15:35) of The Eye Test podcast, shares his view of the Bruins trading away Brad Marchand, what led up to the decision, and how Boston will honour their former captain during tonight's game. Later, Andy Scott (42:27), NHL player agent, takes us behind the scenes of the process of striking deals for Thomas Harley, Wyatt Johnston and Leon Draisaitl, before opening up about Mikko Rantanen's journey from Colorado to Carolina to Dallas.

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: Ekblad Suspended for Panthers' Stretch Run Mar 11, 2025

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Mike Futa welcomes Matt Marchese back on The FAN Hockey Show as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the party. They start with thoughts on Aaron Ekblad's 20-game suspension for violating the NHL's Performance Enhancing Substances Program, Brad Marchand's anticipated Panthers debut tonight against his former club, and the Oilers' situation in goal. Friedge also weighs in on Rasmus Dahlin's comments surrounding his future in Buffalo, Rick Tocchet's management of ice-time in Vancouver, and Ottawa's narrow victory as Detroit's last-second equalizer was wiped off the board. The trio wrap up by sharing their expectations for Mitch Marner's future in Toronto.

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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Post-Deadline Surprises, Letdowns & Playoff Promise w/ Liam McHugh Mar 10, 2025

Show notes

Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa dive into the Maple Leafs' trade talks for Mikko Rantanen; Mitch Marner's involvement, Toronto's offer including Fraser Minten, Easton Cowan and two first round picks, as well as why a deal ultimately wasn't reached. They pivot to discuss the Hurricanes' mentality on Rantanen from their initial acquisition of the player to recouping assets during his quick turnaround. Liam McHugh of TNT shares his takeaways of the trade deadline "royal rumble", before looking into Brad Marchand's fit with the Panthers, the most intriguing potential playoff matchup, and the most surprising and underwhelming teams in the trade market (20:32). Justin and Mike wrap up today's show responding to your questions and comments in The FAN Hockey Show mailbag (47:55)!

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: Deadline Debrief Mar 10, 2025

Show notes

Justin Cuthbert joins The FAN Hockey Show alongside Mike Futa to look back on the weekend that was in the NHL. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman weighs in on Brad Marchand's introductory press conference in Florida, expectations ahead of the Panthers' trip to Boston, and what to make of the Golden Knights' tweet on the cusp of the trade deadline. They dive into the rumblings surrounding Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs, which teams were in the mix for Mikko Rantanen before signing his deal with the Stars, and how the Avalanche struck a deal for former Islander Brock Nelson. Friedge sends us into break tying up any loose ends from the chaos of March 7th.

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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Toronto Takes Action Adding Scott Laughton Mar 07, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this hour detailing the full trade for Scott Laughton as the Maple Leafs send a conditional first-rounder and Nikita Grebenkin to Philly. The pair discuss how the trade improves Toronto to compete with the likes of the Panthers and Lightning, what's next for Brad Marchand, and if the Canucks are poised to make a splash. As reports of Carolina's return for Mikko Rantanen roll in, Matt and Mike question if the 'Canes still have more in the works, before looking back on Jets' moves adding Luke Schenn and Brandon Tanev. Kelly Hrudey (32:10) of Hockey Night in Canada joins the guys in-studio to share the reality of the trade deadline for the players involved. The trio wrap up The FAN Hockey Show's Trade Deadline Special with a discussion on Vancouver's intriguing pieces still on the board and how much of a boost Laughton will bring to Toronto's lineup heading towards the playoffs.

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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Stars Align as Dallas Acquires Rantanen Mar 07, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with some breaking news of Andrei Kuzmenko's trade from Philadelphia to the Kings, before being joined in-studio by Sportsnet's Kevin Bieksa (1:52)! They dive into the Mikko Rantanen saga as Kevin shares what it's like being stuck in trade rumour limbo. The guys then share a report from Elliotte Friedman as details of the Dylan Cozens-Josh Norris trade are finalized. They also carve out some time to discuss Matthew Knies' debut dropping the gloves and what's in store for the Jets ahead of the deadline. At long last, the guys react to Rantanen's reported trade to Dallas with an 8-year, $12 million AAV extension being finalized. Paul Bissonnette (30:33), Spittin' Chiclets host and noted good guy for picking up the cheque, joins the program as news breaks of Luke Schenn being traded to Winnipeg. The trio sift through and react to all of today's news, before two new deals enter the fray: Scott Laughton to the Maple Leafs and Brandon Tanev to the Jets.

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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Welcome to the NHL Trade Deadline! Mar 07, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa hit the airwaves as the countdown to the NHL trade deadline continues. They begin with thoughts on Colorado's trade for Brock Nelson and the promising return in the deal sending Cal Ritchie to Long Island. The pair also look into Dallas' interest in Mikko Rantanen and how Brayden Schenn or Scott Laughton would fit in Toronto. Breaking news rolls in of the Capitals' acquisition of Anthony Beauvillier, along with the framework for a Senators-Sabres swap surrounding Josh Norris and Dylan Cozens. Later, Matt and Mike discuss how Colton Parayko's injury will effect the Blues' plans today, Jason Zucker's freshly inked extension Buffalo, and Casey Mittlestadt's availability, all while answering your questions on the text-line!

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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Tampa Bay Loads Up + Deadline Day Eve Mar 06, 2025

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode of The FAN Hockey Show recapping the major deals in NHL over the past 24 hours. Steve Kouleas of NHL Network Radio checks in on the Maple Leafs ahead of the trade deadline, what to make of the team waiving Ryan Reaves, and the Jets' expectations in the market (17:43). Later, Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson weighs in on Tampa Bay's acquisition of Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand, what draws players to the team, if GM Julien BriseBois is finished adding to the roster, and what makes Nikita Kucherov's game so special (43:27).

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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