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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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Latest Episodes:

Oilers’ Early Struggles w/ Kris Knoblauch + Building a Team Identity w/ Brad May Feb 11, 2025

Show notes

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show discussing the Edmonton Oilers with head coach, Kris Knoblauch, focusing on coaching McDavid and Draisaitl, the team's early challenges, and his approach to the upcoming 4 Nations tournament. They also analyze each participating team (32:42) before welcoming former Maple Leaf, Brad May (49:57) to discuss 4 Nations team chemistry, along with his memorable NHL stories. The show concludes with their predictions for each team's top point and goal scorers (1:25:54).

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 affiliate.

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Heading Into the 4 Nations Break with Shane O’Brien & Dave Randorf Feb 10, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by recapping "The Futa Five" segment. They are later joined by Shane O’Brien (14:16) from The Missin' Curfew Podcast, who discusses the buzz surrounding the 4 Nations tournament, shares his favourite OHL arenas to play in, and recounts his best fighting memories. Following that, play-by-play announcer for the Tampa Bay Lightning, Dave Randorf (43:06), joins the show to talk about his favourite international games he has called, Jon Cooper’s mindset heading into the 4 Nations, the current state of the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the potential impact Team Russia could have had if they were in the 4 Nations tournament.

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 affiliate.

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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: 4 Nations Deep Dive + Team Canada Lines Feb 10, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa welcome Elliotte Friedman from 32 Thoughts to discuss the recently announced projected lines for Team Canada. They talk about Drew Doughty replacing Alex Pietrangelo, Sidney Crosby’s confirmed participation in the 4 Nations tournament, and the Vancouver Canucks’ decision to withdraw Quinn Hughes from the event. Next, the hosts dive into the possibility of Mikko Rantanen being traded at the deadline again, as well as whether Mitch Marner is nearing a decision about free agency. They also explore which teams are expected to make the most moves as the deadline approaches.

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 affiliate.

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Leafs' Defensive Inconsistency with Justin Bourne Feb 07, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Sportsnet's own Justin Bourne. The trio dive into the Maple Leafs' defensive inconsistency throughout this season, what the team will look to add at the deadline, and how the league's parity could impact the trade market. Next up, Matt and Mike open up the mailbag (31:05) to respond to your questions and comments! Finally, they wrap up with 'The Futa Five.' (49:46)

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 affiliate.

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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: A Month Out From the Deadline Feb 07, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman from 32 Thoughts to discuss Drew O’Connor’s controversial penalty shot in overtime to give the Canucks the win over the Sharks. Then they get into St. Louis Blues trade rumours before getting an update on Sidney Crpsby and Quinn Hughes’ availability for the 4 Nations Face-Off, as well as Drew Doughty’s Team Canada prospects. Later, they weigh in on tradeable pieces for the Utah Hockey Club, whether Mikko Rantanen could be moved again if the Hurricanes can’t extend him and teams that could surprise at the deadline.

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 affiliate.

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Most to Prove & Most to Lose at 4 Nations + Chris Wideman Feb 06, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with former NHL defenceman and NHL analyst on Sportsnet, Chris Wideman. They discuss life after retirement, his top players in today’s NHL, and the evolution of Brady Tkachuk. Later, Sportsnet host and reporter Anna Dua (18:31) joins the show to talk about the 4 Nations tournament, including who from Team Canada has the most to prove and which player on Team USA has the most to lose. Finally, the show wraps up with a mailbag segment (44:54) featuring questions for Matt and Mike!

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 affiliate.

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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: 4 Nations Roster & Salary Cap Questions Feb 06, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman from 32 Thoughts to discuss Quinn Hughes' potential participation in the 4 Nations after missing games, along with Drew Doughty and Sidney Crosby's Team Canada status. They also analyze Marcus Pettersson’s new contract with the Vancouver Canucks, the implications of the updated salary cap, and revisit the Mikko Rantanen trade. Finally, they highlight Mika Zibanejad’s resurgence following J.T. Miller's acquisition.

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 affiliate.

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Gilbert Squares Up + Senators’ Deadline Needs Feb 05, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Luke Gazdic from Sportsnet, discussing the Buffalo Sabres and how Dennis Gilbert’s fight energized their recent win. They also delve into the Vancouver Canucks’ next steps after J.T. Miller's departure and the implications for the New York Rangers. Later, Jason York (32:50) from Coming in Hot Sens joins to assess the Ottawa Senators’ situation and their biggest need at the trade deadline, with a focus on bolstering their defence. Florida Panthers Analyst Ed Jovanovski (49:52) then revisits Gilbert’s fight, sharing thoughts on how the Sabres handled it and the Panthers' current state. The show wraps up with a recap of last night’s games (1:19:51).

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 affiliate.

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Will the Flames Make Additional Trade Moves with Craig Conroy? Feb 04, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by reviewing each division. They’re later joined by Matt Murley (17:28) from the Game Notes Podcast to discuss the Buffalo Sabres’ response to Tage Thompson’s hit, the Eastern Conference landscape, the Red Wings' playoff push, and the Lightning’s future. Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy (45:55) then shares insights on his latest trade, potential future moves, and Dustin Wolf’s development. The show concludes with a quick preview of tonight’s games.

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 affiliate.

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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Barzal Out Indefinitely + Ryan Hartman’s Suspension Feb 04, 2025

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa welcome Elliotte Friedman from 32 Thoughts to address the recent booing of the U.S. national anthem and discuss if it should continue. They touch on Matthew Barzal's injury and the Islanders' next steps, along with the ongoing injury woes of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The conversation shifts to Ryan Hartman's 10-game suspension and the likelihood of a successful appeal. They conclude with potential trade targets for the Pittsburgh Penguins and the potential of a Leafs vs. Senators playoff matchup.

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 affiliate.

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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