The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with their recap of ‘The Futa Five’ and where the Ottawa Senators fit on the list of elite teams. Next up, forward for the Washington Capitals, Nic Dowd (15:53) joins the show to discuss how he grew up with the game of hockey, Hockey culture in Alabama, getting drafted to the NHL and playing with and without Alex Ovechkin. Finally, former NHL GM Brian Lawton (43:28) joins Matt and Mike to talk about the expansion of USA Hockey, how the NHL created their league without any super teams, and which team has had the most sustainable start, the Winnipeg Jets or the Minnesota 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 affiliate.

Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to open The FAN Hockey Show, reacting to David Jiricek's trade to the Minnesota Wild for Daemon Hunt. They then examine how the Florida Panthers dominated the Carolina Hurricanes and whether they have a timeline for acquiring a new goaltender. Finally, the boys discuss Jacob Trouba's current situation, how many teams are interested in trading for him, and whether the Washington Capitals are still in contention.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa share Team Canada roster projections with the official Four Nations lineup announcement coming next week before previewing this weekend's NHL action with the Futa Five! Sportsnet.ca's Eric Francis (16:02) joins the show to discuss his conversation with Sean Monahan ahead of tonight's contest between the Blue Jackets and Flames which will honour Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Then, he discusses the Flames' direction this season after a strong first quarter. Finally, Hockey Night in Canada's Chris Cuthbert (42:56) discusses the Leafs' long list of forward injuries, the odd-man-out when players return and dark horse picks for Team Canada.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday on The FAN Hockey Show discussing their personal experiences with bench-clearing brawls alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman! The trio take some time to discuss tonight's emotional Flames-Blue Jackets matchup that will honour Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, before diving into the other marquee matchups on the schedule. Next up, Elliotte shares some names that might crack each 4 Nations Face-Off roster and what factors into building a complete national team, before looking into the NHL's most valuable player on the trade block.   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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with their early-season Stanley Cup predictions and a discussion of last night's game between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Florida Panthers. Brent Wallace (13:47), host of the Coming in Hot Podcast, then joins the show to discuss the Ottawa Senators' victory over the San Jose Sharks, whether the win is a momentum boost for the team, whether the team is underperforming, and whether this is the team's future identity. Finally, Ken Reid (40:39) of Sportsnet joins Matt and Mike to debate which retired players they would want to see play in today's NHL, how Team Canada will perform in the Four Nations Face-off tournament, and whether the Leafs' new editions are meeting expectations 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 affiliate.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show alongside Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts. Elliotte begins by clarifying the rules when a puck clears the glass following Charlie Lindgren's embarrassing own goal, before diving into Wednesday's entertaining night of hockey in the NHL. The trio chat about the Canucks' growing injury list after Filip Hronek went down in Pittsburgh, Arturs Silovs' rough night between the pipes, and how close Thatcher Demko is to returning. Later, Elliotte weighs in on Calgary's costly penalty in overtime, the margin of error that should factor into too many men on the ice calls, and Zach Werenski's "Gordie Howe hat trick". The boys wrap up with a discussion on who should make Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster including Sam Reinhart, Macklin Celebrini and many 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with their Team Canada and Team USA roster picks for the Four Nations Face-off. Next, Sportsnet Host and Reporter, Anna Dua (16:59) joins the show to discuss which players from each division they are thankful for, which teams have impressed them the most and which marquee games are a must-watch tonight. Finally, Matt Murley (47:09), a former NHL forward and host of the Spittin Chiclets/Game Notes Podcast joins Matt and Mike to discuss the Paul Bissonnette incident, whether the Boston Bruins can move the needle soon before it's too late, how the New York Rangers should respond to trade rumours, and where the NHL stands right now.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.

Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to begin The FAN Hockey Show by discussing the Vancouver Canucks' victory over the Boston Bruins, Kevin Lankinen's shutout and recent stellar play. Next, they talk about how tonight's game against the Florida Panthers is another measuring stick game, where Matthews will fit in when he returns, and a timeline for Patrik Laine’s return. Later, the three discuss the technique of body checking and how it is gradually vanishing in the game and from some teams. Finally, the guys wrap up with the news of Auston Matthews not being ready to return for tonight’s game.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Sportsnet's David Amber to talk about the Winnipeg Jets' victory over the Minnesota Wild, whether the Jets are on track to be serious Stanley Cup contenders, whether the Ottawa Senators can go on a long run despite recent struggles and whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should keep Mitch Marner and John Tavares on the same line when Auston Matthews returns. Next up, Matt and Mike discuss Peter Laviolette’s comments after last night’s game and Matt Rempe’s hit on Jake Neighbours (33:16). Later, former NHL Head Coach Don Granato joins the show to talk about his coaching experiences, how he deals with losing streaks, how to raise star players and how to deal with players on the trade block (49:51). Finally, Pierre McGuire from The Sick Podcast joins the show to debate the state of the Pittsburgh Penguins, whether Sidney Crosby made the correct move by re-signing with the organization, and how many NHL teams are considered elite (1:39:49).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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by recapping 'the Futa Five', which teams impressed them over the weekend, if Brady Tkachuk can produce under pressure, if the Bruins can find new life under a new coach, and whether the players were always the problem (14:36). Next, the boys analyze the Vancouver Canucks' performance against the Ottawa Senators, as well as the Montreal Canadiens' poor showing against the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night and discuss their biggest mistakes. Finally, the guys welcome Beat Writer for the St. Louis Blues Matthew DeFranks (40:31) to discuss the Blues hiring Jim Montgomery, how well he will fit with the organization and the team's current position.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.

Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to start The FAN Hockey Show by discussing the Boston Bruins firing head coach Jim Montgomery and the St. Louis Blues hiring while firing Drew Bannister. They also look at the New York Rangers looking to make serious moves after their loss to Edmonton, what this means for players like Jacob Trouba and Chris Kreider and the Quinn Hughes suspension and how it compares to recent hits in the league. Finally, the lads discuss their observations from last night's Leafs win over the Utah Hockey Club.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones to evaluate the first 20 games in Philly. He gets into Travis Sanheim's growth, Matvei Michkov developing ahead of schedule despite some early healthy scratches and more. Then, former NHL scout Jason Bukala (19:45) goes in-studio to weigh in on Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies on Wednesday, the Wild's strong start, Stuart Skinner & Linus Ullmark's struggles, and he sticks around for a weekend preview with the Futa Five! Finally, Matt and Mike look at Darnell Nurse's comments on Ryan Reaves as he returns to the ice.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's episode discussing the Alex Ovechkin's fractured fibula and the Flames' statement win over the Rangers, before being joined by noted "Swiftie", Sportsnet's own Elliotte Friedman! They begin with a look at Dustin Wolf's performance in goal on Thursday night, the keys to Calgary's red-hot start, and Peter Laviolette's trend of slumping in his second year with a new team. Later, Elliotte shares insight into how the Golden Knights' trio of early signings this season could correlate with Jack Eichel's next contract, why the Rangers have stumbled out of the gates in 2024, and Jordan Binnington's case to crack Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster. The trio wrap up the program with some final thoughts on Joe Thornton's jersey retirement Saturday night in San Jose and Ovi's timeline to return. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show by recapping Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies and providing a summary of last night's schedule of games. Next, Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua (18:19) returns for her weekly hit to cover her time in Utah, how the new team mood feels, and the city's hockey progress. Next, they talk about her reaction to Alex Ovechkin's injury, whether he still has a chance to break the all-time scoring record, her thoughts on the controversial hit on Matthew Knies, and whether Chris Tanev will play for Team Canada in the 4-Nations Face-off. Finally, Reporter of the NHL Network and WWE, Jackie Redmond (49:13), joins the boys to discuss which WWE superstars are secretly hockey fans and her favourite players and goalies to watch in the NHL right now.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa review Zach Whitecloud's controversial hit on Matthew Knies before welcoming in 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman. He weighs in on the hit, the officials' process in calling major penalties, and the trend of NHL players not expecting big hits. Then, they get into Jim Montgomery's dismissal in Boston, the Bruins' identity moving forward and Brad Marchand's progress on his extension negotiations. Later, they chat about whether the Hurricanes will look for a trade with Frederik Andersen heading for surgery and where the Leafs fit into the selling side of the goalie market.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin the show with Jimmy Murphy of The Sick Podcast to take a look at the Boston Bruins firing Jim Montgomery, how the team was constructed under him, if a change in the front office is on the horizon and what the future holds for the current roster. (6:13) Then, Toronto Sceptres' Captain Blayre Turnbull stops by ahead of their first game of the 2024-25 season to chat about the PWHL's second year, growing rivalries between the players and teams, and the league initiative to showcase regular season games across Canada and the U.S. (29:28) Afterwards, Carolina Hurricanes special advisor Justin Williams joins the guys to discuss the chemistry that's grown in the locker room after a overhaul in personnel, what head coach Rod Brind'Amour has instilled onto his roster, and how Alexander Ovechkin has transcended the game of hockey. (51:35) Finally, Matt and Mike look back at the Winnipeg Jets downing the defending Stanley Cup Champions and Linus Ullmark's struggling against the Edmonton Oilers.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman, to discuss Craig Berube's update on Auston Matthews, whether this is cause for concern for Leafs fans, and when he will return. Next, the boys discuss how Alex Ovechkin's knee injury will shorten his season and whether he can maintain his goal-scoring streak despite his setback (29:07). Later, Matt and Mike discuss the Boston Bruins' disconnect and whether Bruins fans should panic. Next, the boys talk about last night's games before being joined by the Vancouver Canucks Announcer Brendan Batchelor (49:50) to talk about the state of the Canucks, Thatcher Demko's likely return to the lineup, and how the team will respond to the unexpected announcement of JT Miller's leave of absence. Finally, the boys are joined by Anson Carter (1:17:49) from The NHL on TNT to analyze the state of the Bruins, whether they can recover from their struggles, and whether they require a culture change.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by revisiting the 'Futa Five' and delving deeper into Ryan Reaves' suspension. Next, Montreal Canadiens Analyst PJ Stock (19:46) joins the show to give his take on Darnell Nurse being ruled out for 5-10 games, what the mindset is playing against an enforcer, how the Montreal Canadiens should approach their re-build, and whether Martin St. Louis is the right fit to fix the team's lack of work ethic. Finally, the guys react to the awaited debut of Yaroslav Askarov tonight against the Detroit Red Wings and recap a slate of weekend games (48:55).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 affiliate.

Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to talk about Alex Ovechkin's strong game Sunday night and what's rekindled his goal-scoring streak. The boys then talk about Ryan Reaves' hit on Darnell Nurse, whether his suspension is justified, and whether it compares to previous suspensions in the league. Finally, they address the NHL's prospective addition to the salary cap and the likelihood of it happening.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill to chat about the challenges of carrying over the success from season to season, where he thinks he needs to improve the roster, how many games in does he have a clear assessment of his team, Matt Duchene re-signing with the Stars, the gamble on acquiring new players affecting the locker room, and his reflection on Pavel Datsyuk entering the Hockey Hall of Fame. (0:39) Then, Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic shares his thoughts on Connor McDavid's 1000-point milestone, Cody Ceci's potential return and fit with the Edmonton Oilers, lack of consistency on the blueline and in net, the mental mindset of expecting to get into a fight before a hockey game and how will Evander Kane slot back on the bottom six. (28:15) Afterwards, Matt and Mike go through The Futa Five including the Toronto Maple Leafs taking on McDavid and the Oilers on Saturday Night. (1:17:05) 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.