The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's show with a look back on the Maple Leafs' fifth-straight loss to the Minnesota Wild. Elliotte Friedman, Saturday Night Hockey analyst and host of 32 Thoughts, stops by to discuss Zack MacEwan's chance for a Gordie Howe hat-trick, the rising tensions between Matvei Michkov and the Flyers, and the options for John Chayka and the Maple Leafs to right the ship. The guys also dive into the Canadiens' statement victory over the Bruins, the Avalanche losing Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar in the same game, and Alex DeBrincat's tilt with Sam Bennett. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the Jets' five-game win streak, Winnipeg's 1-2 punch on Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor, the latest on Dylan Larkin's situation in Detroit, and Mike Babcock's return to Toronto tomorrow. 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 with a look towards this weekend's NHL slate on the Futa Five. Later, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (18:14) joins the boys to chat about some trades gone sour from the past decade, his scouting report on netminder Johnny Hicks, the Maple Leafs' horrible homestand, Gavin McKenna's usage in his first season, the red-hot Predators, and more! After the break, the guys ask today's Burning Question: Which Maple Leafs players should be untouchable? Matt and Mike wrap up by building the perfect NHL forward (51:28). 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 open today's show with a Burning Question: If a team could reverse a trade in the past decade, which would they reverse? Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino joins the conversation to reflect on some deals gone sour around the league, before focusing in on Edmonton's situation in goal. Producer Mike Gentile (36:04) stops by to ask the guys some Candy Jar questions, before Mike Kelly (51:37) of NHL Network and Sportlogiq joins. He breaks down Mike Babcock's early returns in Edmonton, the Maple Leafs' lacklustre start to the year, the most underrated storylines of the season so far, and his early Stanley Cup favourites. Kevin Bieksa (1:16:37), Sportsnet panelist and former NHLer, wraps up today's show with thoughts on Monday's Hall of Fame ceremony, today's Burning Question, Leon Draisaitl's season, the rise in fights this year, the new-look Oilers, and what's next for Nikita Kucherov. 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 today's Burning Question: Which team has the best chance to rebound after a slow start? After the break, Sportsnet's Ken Reid (14:55) sounds off on the Devils' decision to bench Connor Hellebuyck in his return to Winnipeg, the disconnect between analytics and the human element of sport, and the new technology in hockey sticks. Ken also chats about the Maple Leafs' recent loss to the Avalanche and the team's deployment of their forward group. Later, Founder of Working in Hockey, Nick Bowins (46:27) chats about his passion for creating a platform for jobs in sports. 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 today's program with thoughts on the Jets' victory in Connor Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg, along with the Maple Leafs' loss to the Avalanche. Elliotte Friedman, Saturday Night Hockey analyst and host of 32 Thoughts, weighs in on last night's NHL slate, the Red Wings' ongoing GM search, and Toronto's difficult schedule ahead this week. The boys break down the Leafs' four-game slide, his takeaways from the NHL GM meetings, and what exactly "salary cap smoothing" is. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Matvei Michkov's situation with the Flyers, Jakob Chychrun's huge hit on Nick Cousins, and tonight's clash between Edmonton and Philadelphia. 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 with thoughts on Connor Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg tonight. Luke Gazdic, Monday Night Hockey analyst and former NHLer, joins the conversation to share his take on the Devils' decision to bench Hellebuyck, before breaking down the Oilers' 3-1 win over the Rangers and more! Sportsnet's Eric Engels (37:20) stops by chat about newly inducted Hockey Hall of Famer Carey Price's impact on the Canadiens organization ahead of his ceremony at the Bell Centre tonight. Later, we go live to Hellebuyck's pregame media availability (50:04) ahead of tonight's Jets vs. Devils matchup. Finally, Sportsnet NHL play-by-play voice and Foster Hewitt Award winner, Chris Cuthbert (1:23:03) joins to reflect on and share some stories from last night's induction ceremony. 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.

Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa ahead of tonight's induction ceremony to share his experience when he first got the call, along with his excitement for the 2026 class featuring his former teammate, Keith Tkachuk. Later, Billy Jaffe (17:19) of NESN and the Morning Bru podcast chats about some of the most iconic goalie masks of all time, before getting into the Devils' decision to bench Connor Hellebuyck in his return to Winnipeg. The trio also chat about Patrice Bergeron's induction into the Hall of Fame tonight and what's behind the Atlantic Division-leading Boston Bruins' success. Matt and Mike then ask today's Burning Question: Who is the best player not in the Hall of Fame (49:29)? The guys wrap up with a look back on a busy weekend in the NHL on the Futa Five! 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 open a new week on The FAN Hockey Show with reaction to the Devils' decision to bench Connor Hellebuyck ahead of his return to Winnipeg Tuesday. Elliotte Friedman, Saturday Night Hockey analyst and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to share his thoughts on New Jersey's statement and attempts to make sense of the choice. Friedge also weighs in on the Maple Leafs' weekend to forget, Montreal's invasion of Scotiabank Arena, the Ducks' victory over the Penguins, and the state of the Kings. The boys wrap up with a Burning Question ahead of tonight's Hockey Hall of Fame induction: Who is the best player not in the Hall of Fame? 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 open the Friday edition with the Burning Question of the Day: What is the best rivalry in hockey right now? Then, the guys tee up the weekend with the Futa Five before welcoming in Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (14:53) to review his early draft rankings, identify prospects that could be big risers ahead of the draft, discuss the state of minor and junior hockey, and more! Later, Carolina Hurricanes forward Nick Deslauriers (43:25) stops by to discuss what it means to be a Stanley Cup champion, signing an extension during the Cup parade, why he's a perfect fit for 'Hurricanes Hockey,' and how he went from an AHL defenceman to one of the league's toughest forwards. 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 shares some stories from the Eric Lindros Celebrity Hockey Classic with Mike Futa before the two are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Saturday Night Hockey analyst and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge weighs in on which player from NHL history he'd want to be dropped into today's era, Connor McDavid's collision in the crease against the Ducks, and whether he can break Wayne Gretzky's 51-game point streak record. Then, they discuss what the Jets' comeback against Montreal meant for Scott Arniel's future, what to expect from Connor Hellebuyck's return to Winnipeg, and potential changes coming for the Penguins. 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.