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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 Carolina Hurricanes Are Stanley Cup Champions! Jun 15, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa take a look back the biggest headlines from this weekend in the NHL on the Futa Five! Justin Williams (16:25), Hurricanes Special Advisor to the GM, shares what it was like seeing Carolina hoist the cup last night at T-Mobile Arena. Justin discusses the chemistry within the group, some stories from the team's playoff run, Taylor Hall's journey from first overall pick to Stanley Cup champion, the bright future for the team beyond this season, and Jordan Staal's Conn Smythe win. Chris Cuthbert (42:34), the voice of the Stanley Cup Finals on Sportsnet and Foster Hewitt Memorial Award winner, checks in with his thoughts following Game 6! He reflects on the Hurricanes' roster construction, the culture of the team from top to bottom, and the strength of the group heading into next year.

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: Carolina Captures the Cup! Jun 15, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode celebrating the Carolina Hurricanes' Stanley Cup victory! Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to share what it was like in the building as the 'Canes hoisted the Cup. He discusses the big presence of Carolina's fans on the road, his emotional interview with Nik Ehlers following the victory, and the recognition of Frederik Andersen's play through the postseason. Friedge also shares what he learned from his time covering the 'Canes over the past two rounds, the next steps for the Golden Knights following their defeat, and the ripple effects of the Carolina's Cup win. The guys wrap up with a look ahead to what the off-season has in store for teams 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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Carolina Takes Game 5 in Stride with Jason Bukala & Shane O'Brien Jun 12, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show with a look ahead to the final weekend of the NHL schedule on the Futa Five! Jason Bukala, Sportsnet analyst and founder of The Pro Hockey Group, discusses Nikolaj Ehlers' play through the Stanley Cup Finals, K'Andre Miller's fresh start in Carolina, and the difference makers down Rod Brind'Amour's lineup. Finally, Shane O'Brien, former NHLer and co-host of Missin' Curfew joins the boys to share his takeaways from the Stanley Cup Final so far and forecast Game 6 looming this weekend.

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: 'Canes Close In on the Cup Jun 12, 2026

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to recap the Hurricanes' Game 5 victory to move within one win of the Stanley Cup. Friedge looks into what makes Carolina such a difficult matchup, the impact of Shayne Gostisbehere, and Vegas' gameplan to respond in Game 6. The boys wrap up with an update on the Maple Leafs coaching search, John Tortorella's future beyond this season, and Darnell Nurse's trade request.

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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Greetings From Game 5 + Stanley Cup Memories with Neil Smith Jun 11, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Sportsnet's Gene Principe ahead of Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final! They preview tonight's clash between the Golden Knights and Hurricanes, break down the key players on both sides of the ledger, and share their expectations for the rest of the series. Later, Matt and Mike open The FAN Hockey Hotline to respond to your calls and texts before puck drop. Finally, Neil Smith (50:00), former NHL GM and Stanley Cup champion, shares what it was like when the Rangers hoisted the Cup back in 1994.

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: Bring On a Best-of-Three Jun 11, 2026

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to set up Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final! They discuss who will start in goal for the Hurricanes, the volatility of the first four games of the series, and Mark Stone's impact so far. Friedge also shares what he learned from watching the Golden Knights skate yesterday, before breaking down the Oilers' pursuit of Mike Babcock and the latest message from the league. They wrap up with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' coaching search, the off-season trade market, what's next for Alex Tuch, and 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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Staal Turns Back the Clock + Bill McCreary & Milan Lucic! Jun 10, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa break down the Hurricanes' 5-3 win over the Golden Knights to draw even in the Stanley Cup Final. Jonathan Davis (07:09) of ViSN and Sirius XM NHL Radio chats about the electric series so far, Jordan Staal's vintage performance, and Brett Howden's playoff run. They also touch on the Kings hiring Peter Laviolette, the job ahead for him in Los Angeles, the restricted free agent market, and the ripple effects of Dylan Larkin's trade request. Later, Matt and Mike share their thoughts on Alex Tuch's future in Buffalo and the Oilers' pursuit of Mike Babcock. Bill McCreary (50:30), former NHL referee and author of Stories From Ice Level, stops by to share his takeaways from the Stanley Cup Final so far, some stories from his time officiating the NHL, and a sneak peek of his new book! Finally, Stanley Cup champion Milan Lucic (01:19:19) stops by to reflect on his career after announcing his retirement from professional hockey and look ahead to what's next.

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 Code of the West with Darryl Sutter + Is Babcock the Answer in Edmonton? Jun 09, 2026

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Bob Stauffer (00:00) of Oilers Now joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to break down the Oilers' reported interest in Mike Babcock. They sort through the thinking behind bring in Babcock, other candidates potentially being considered, what's ahead for Connor McDavid with two years left on his deal, and the roster decisions ahead for the team this summer. Darryl Sutter (19:26), two-time Stanley Cup champion, joins the boys to share some stories from his time in finals and preview his new book The Code of the West, written with Justin Bourne. Producer Mike Gentile (45:16) wraps up today's program with a new edition of The Candy Jar!

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: Game 4 Updates + Oilers Target Mike Babcock Jun 09, 2026

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to set the stage for tonight's Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final! They first sort through some news and notes including Peter Laviolette's hiring in Los Angeles and what's next for D.J. Smith, along with Edmonton's reported interest in Mike Babcock. Friedge also shares an update on Frederik Andersen after missing yesterday's practice, looks into Bruce Cassidy's potential landing spots, and outlines Michael McCarron's six-year deal with the 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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Leafs Coaching Search & Stanley Cup Storylines with Luke Gazdic Jun 08, 2026

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode with the Futa Five! Soon after, Luke Gazdic (11:00)of Hockey Night in Canada checks in with thoughts on Joe Pavelski's interview in Toronto, the memorable first three games of the Stanley Cup Final, Carolina's depth down the lineup, and Mitch Marner's historic Game 3 performance. Later, the boys further discuss the Maple Leafs' exhaustive coaching search and Dylan Larkin's list of ideal trade destinations.

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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