The Fan Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:30)! They begin breaking down how he would grade the Leafs for a quarter-season report card, Chris Tanev being load managed yet again, what the Leafs are looking for on the trade market, and more. Then, they break down how Bill Guerin is handling the Quinn Hughes situation, the latest on Matvei Michko, and the teams that are not living up to expectations as the American Thanskgiving mark looms closer. Later, ahead of the Raps' matchup against the 76ers, Vivek Jacob joins the show (27:30) to discuss the team's historic loss to the Celtics last night, the Raptors' health, what Darko has to work with, LeBron's start to life in Philly, and more. Finally, Ailish and Jesse discussing some of the biggest storylines around the world of sports including the MLB awards and where the Jays candidates finished! 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the latest rumours surrounding Tarek Skubal and his upcoming meeting with the Toronto Blue Jays! Then, Shi Davidi joins the show (9:35) live from the GM Meetings in Las Vegas to discuss the latest on the Toronto Blue Jays. They break down the Blue Jays order of business on the free agent market, if Toronto is an attractive option following the disastrous 2026 season, and more. Later, Ailish and Justin share their NHL award winners and superlatives through the first quarter of th regular 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 affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing their takeaways from Hellebuyck’s press conference today before welcoming in Ken Wiebe (9:30) to preview tonight’s Jets/Devils game. They break down what he took away from the presser after years of covering the NHL star goaltender, the ambiguity surrounding some of his statements, and much more. Then, Luke Fox joins the show (27:05) ahead of a big game for the Toronto Maple Leafs. They break down what we have seen from Cowan and McKenna, why the depth needs to do more, if Chayka addressed the teams biggest issues in the offseason, the decision to sit a healthy Chris Tanev, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the PWHL’s 4 new expansion teams releasing their names and logos. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down the Devils statement surrounding the Connor Hellebuyck not getting the chance to start against his former team in Winnipeg tomorrow. Then, Sam Cosentino (11:30) joins the show to break down his takeaways on Hellebuyck set to miss his return to Winnipeg, what to make of the Leafs' most recent stretch of woes, and much more. Later, Sherman Hamilton joins the show (25:50) ahead of the Raptors matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, what we need to see from Jakob Poeltl, Edey’s growth in Memphis, and more. Ailish and Justin go through their Monday Hot Takes before heading to the Cisstuation Room! Producer David Ciss joins them to break down some of the biggest situations around the world of 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Anna Dua ahead of the Leafs Saturday Night matchup against the Montreal Canadiens! They discuss Roslovic’s fit and injury scare earlier in the year, the early impressions on how McKenna has fit in on and off the ice in Toronto, how the team views Bobrovsky’s below average start in Toronto, the vibes in the locker room, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin take a look at the Heat Check from their Monday Hot Takes. Then, Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams joins the show ahead of the Raps NBA Cup Matchup against the Bucks. They break down the injuries plaguing the Raptors, and much 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 affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Cuthbert (1:00) ahead being honoured by the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday evening as he will be receiving the Foster Hewitt award! They discuss his memories listening to Foster Hewitt as a kid, the memories that Monday brings up, where he was when he got the call he would be receiving the award, his memories calling the big moments of the 2026 HOF class, and much more! Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show (24:22) to discuss whether there is any chance that Kucherov will stay in Tampa Bay, Jeremy Swayman's impact with Boston, if Hagens could win the Calder, the teams who could make a splash, the latest on the Wild, if Mike Grier is beginning to panic, and much more! Finally, Ailish and Justin break down the IIHF jersey controversy at the Women's Worlds. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala (2:21) to break down his latest 2027 NHL draft rankings for Sportsnet including Michigan defenceman Landon DuPont, if Dima Zhilkin or the young stars in Russia could overtake the Canadian defenseman, his takeaways on Sergei Bobrovsky’s start to life in Toronto, and which team would be the dream landing spot for Nikita Kucherov. Then, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show (27:17) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' offseason. They discuss what we can expect from Toronto in free agency with the official opening of Free Agency underway, the Mets being the favourite to sign Tarik Skubal but if Toronto could be a dark horse to land the superstar pitcher, what Toronto will be looking for in the open market, if the Brewers could lose some big names to Toronto, the depth of the market, and much more. Then, they discuss if Myles Straw could find his way back to Toronto, the Japanese free agent class, and the better fit between Arozarena and Suzuki. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the latest on whether Russia will be allowed to play in the World Juniors. 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.

Jesse Fuchs and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Justin Cuthbert (4:25) who joins the show live from Scotiabank Arena ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Utah Mammoth. They discuss where he stands on Bobrovsky’s start to life in Toronto, what he has noticed from Jim Hiller early on at the help and how he has shuffled his lines, if Matthews is back to his best, and much more! Then, David Pagnotta joins the show (26:15) to break down the latest on the Nikita Kucherov trade saga! They discuss where he could end up, if the situation is reconcilable, if Montreal has a real chance at making a trade with Tampa Bay, if the Leafs or Habs have a better chance at recruiting the Russian superstar in free agency, if the Larkin and Kucherov situations could change the way we see no-trade clauses used in the NHL, and much more! Then, the Jesse’s discuss the current player empowerment movement in the NHL. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic (1:10) in studio ahead of Rogers Monday Night Hockey! They preview the Sharks matchup against the Flames before discussing whether the Nikita Kucherov situation can be rectified, the new jersey releases around the NHL, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin discuss where the Lightning go from here before welcoming 2026 Hall Of Fame Builder Brian Burke (25:52) to the show! They discuss where he was when he got the call that he was going into the Hall, the best memories of his career, what he would change if he had the chance to do so, and more. Then, they discuss the current landscape of the NHL, how managers set standards and also handle situations with their star players including Tampa’s handling of Kucherov, what his advice would be to Julien BriseBois, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays rejecting Myles Straw’s option, and break down the best and worst of the NHL’s new Remix jerseys. 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.