The FAN Hockey Show

Brenden Dillon, New Jersey Devils defenceman and Sportsnet playoff analyst, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about his experience working with Hockey Night in Canada, Mitch Marner's highlight reel goal to open the scoring in Game 6, and the strength of the Hurricanes and Avalanche. Later, Jason Bukala (18:04), founder of the Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys in-studio for the Futa Five! The trio dive into Montreal's Game 5 victory, the interest in Bruce Cassidy, Sidney Crosby joining Canada's World Championship roster, and the "exhaustive searches" around the league. Jason also breaks down his list of the top 45 NHL prospects entering the draft, who Kyle Dubas might've been referencing in his end-of-season comments, and the current Stanley Cup favourite. 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 with a look back on Montreal's pivotal victory in Game 5 over Buffalo and Mitch Marner's continued playoff excellence as the Golden Knights marched onto the Western Conference Finals. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to discuss John Tortorella declining to speak to media following the win, if it's related to Brayden McNabb's one-game suspension served last night, the impact of Mark Stone's injury, and how they match up with the Avalanche. The boys also break down what's ahead for the Ducks this summer with a potentially thin off-season trade market. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the deciding moment in the Sabres' loss last night, Ivan Demidov finally breaking through, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s difficult night in goal, and expectations for Saturday’s Game 6. 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.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to look into Kris Knoblauch's firing in Edmonton. They discuss what's ahead for the Oilers, how long the team might wait for Bruce Cassidy to become available, and the Canucks' front office changes featuring Ryan Johnson and the Sedin twins. Friedge also examines the potential candidates to take over from Knoblauch, the mismanagement of the Oilers' situation behind the bench, and Nashville's slow-progressing front office search. 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 break down today's news of Kris Knoblauch's dismissal from Edmonton, as well as the Canucks new front office featuring Ryan Johnson and the Sedin twins! Anson Carter (06:03), Olympic Gold Medalist and NHL of TNT analyst, joins the conversation to discuss what's next for Knoblauch, before breaking down Colorado's victory to eliminate the Wild and move onto the Western Conference Final. Ace also looks into Vancouver's new leadership group, the ripple effects of the CHL to NCAA pipeline, and Nathan MacKinnon's game-tying goal. D.J. Smith (26:38), Kings interim coach and Team Canada assistant coach at the World Championships, discusses the value of experience behind the bench, Brandt Clarke's development in LA, and Artemi Panarin's offensive weapons. D.J. also chats about his future with the Kings and Taylor Hall's resurgence in Carolina. Finally, Sportsnet's Mark Spector (48:47) discusses the changes in Edmonton, the Oilers' roster construction, what type of coach they're looking to bring in, some potential candidates on Stan Bowman's radar, and the goaltending situation. Matt and Mike wrap up this episode by responding to your texts! 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 take us live to Maple Leafs General Manager John Chayka's press conference to discuss the team's decision to part ways with Head Coach Craig Berube. Matt and Mike break down their takeaways from the podium (08:57), before debating the players they'd most like to have their back in a fight. Sportsnet's David Amber (24:06) joins the conversation to share his pick, before diving into last night's clash between the Sabres and Canadiens. D.A. breaks down the keys to Buffalo's Game 4 victory to even the series, the Hurricanes' lengthy break as they await their Eastern Conference Final opponent, and Brayden McNabb’s hearing for his hit on Ryan Poehling. Finally, Hockey Night in Canada's Harnarayan Singh (53:46) checks in ahead tonight's Game 5 between the Avalanche and Wild with a chance for Colorado to move on. 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 chat with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, on the heels of Craig Berube's dismissal from behind the Maple Leafs bench. He details the head coach's exit from Toronto, the potential candidates to take over the job, if the Leafs star players had any say in the change, and what qualities the team is looking for in a new coach. Friedge also delves into the Golden Knights restricting teams from speaking with Bruce Cassidy, the importance of alignment between Toronto's the front office and coaching staff, and the progress made on Nashville's GM search. 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.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the momentum behind Ryan Johnson for a Vancouver front office. They dive into the Golden Knights reportedly blocking the Oilers from speaking with Bruce Cassidy, Charlie Coyle's six-year extension with the Blue Jackets, and what Buffalo needs to change heading into a crucial Game 4. 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 with thoughts on Colorado's Game 4 victory over the Wild to move within one game of the Western Conference Finals. The guys also get into the Golden Knights reportedly blocking the Oilers from speaking with Bruce Cassidy, and set the stage for tonight's Stanley Cup playoff slate. Nate Thompson (27:55), former NHLer and co-host of The Energy Line, shares his takeaways from the postseason so far including Mitch Marner's playoff breakout with John Tortorella in Vegas. Later, Capitals Head Coach Spencer Carbery (50:00) joins to discuss the offseason ahead in Washington, the priorities for the organization, and what's next for Alex Ovechkin. 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.

Rod Brind'Amour, Head Coach of the Carolina Hurricanes, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss his team's undefeated playoff run! He dives into what's behind the Canes' magic in the postseason, the key contributors up and down the roster, and what's in store as they prepare for the Eastern Conference Final. Later, Matt and Mike (17:40) take a closer look at Mitch Marner's playoff performance and John Tortorella's fiery postgame comments, Macklin Celebrini being named captain for Team Canada's World Championship team, and the names to watch in the upcoming NHL draft. Jeff Scott (41:20), Group Vice President of Community Development and Leadership Growth, joins the guys to share the finalists for the Willie O'Ree Hero Award and reflect on Willie's lasting legacy in the sport. 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 a new week alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They begin by breaking down the Canadiens' victory to pull ahead in their series against the Sabres. The dive into Arber Xhekaj's involvement in the scrum at the end of Game 3, Jakub Dobeš continuing to win over the hockey world, and the spectacle of watching Lane Hutson in person. Friedge also weighs in on Alex Lyon's form in Buffalo's crease, the Ducks' depth continuing to contribute, and Mitch Marner's playoff breakout to lead the postseason in points. They wrap up with the latest on the Sedin twins' front office role in Vancouver, the Flyers' playoff run ending at the hands of the undefeated Hurricanes, and Quinn Hughes' highlight reel play in Game 3 against the Avalanche. 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.