The Fan Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Volin (7:29) ahead of the Super Bowl. They discuss the quick rebuild following the Brady/Belichick dynasty, Drake Maye’s health ahead of the big game, and much more. Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (27:36) following the announcement that Buck Martinez has retired from the Blue Jays broadcast. They discuss his legacy in the city and the league, his memories at the park with Buck, and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off by ranking their favourite Super Bowl foods! 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 Justinn Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Brad Fay (0:56)! They discuss the Olympic opening ceremonies, the return of NHLers at the Olympics, what he is looking forward to most this Olympics, the top stories heading into the games, favourite Olympic memories, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the latest news surrounding whether Canada’s women’s hockey team will be able to play their first game against Switzerland tomorrow. Next, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic joins the show (27:41) ahead of the Super Bowl. They break down the last 11 years following a heartbreaking Super Bowl loss to the Patriots and how they once again head into February to take on the Pats! They discuss Sam Darnold getting a chance to complete a storybook season, who could be the difference-maker for Seattle, 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 affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick off the Thursday show by welcoming Associated Press writer Tim Reynolds from Cortina (1:23). Tim shares the vibe ahead of Friday's opening ceremonies before giving his take on a quieter trade deadline around the NBA, why Giannis Antetokounmpo talks fizzled, the Raptors' minor moves, and why teams were hesitant to swing for Ja Morant. Next, the Athletic's Shayna Goldman stops by (26:50) to run through some hockey headlines on the final night ahead of the NHL's Olympic break, including Team Canada swapping Seth Jarvis in for the injured Brayden Point, darkhorse medal threats in Milan, and Leon Draisaitl's postgame rant after the Oilers' third straight loss. Finally, Raptors radio analyst Paul Jones (50:15) discusses the Raptors' outlook in the Eastern Conference after the trade deadline. 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.

Sportsnet's senior columnist Eric Engels (0:45) joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs to chat about the Montreal Canadiens' mainstay near the top of the Atlantic Division, Cole Caufield being left off Team USA's Olympic roster, and how the team can build on their success once the roster freeze thaws before the NHL trade deadline. Then, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford (25:37) stops by to discuss the league's representation in the Winter Olympics, the increased competition, her time representing Team Canada, her advice to first-time Olympians, and if further expansion is on the horizon for the PWHL. To wrap up, Sportsnet's NBA columnist Michael Grange (35:19) weighs in on the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz among the teams headlining the news cycle, the Raptors moving Ochai Agbaji in a three-team deal to get themselves under the tax, and if this lone move is it for Bobby Webster and the Raptors with a day until the deadline.  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 Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Luke Gazdic (1:46) ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Oilers. They discuss each team’s direction heading into the Olympic break, the parity in the NHL and where teams could be if they were in other divisions, Team Canada adding Sam Bennett to the Olympic roster, and much more! Then, Luke Fox joins the show (30:18) ahead of tonight’s game. They discuss how the Leafs will approach the deadline if they elect to be sellers, the value players like Morgan Rielly have, how the team would approach a rebuild, how Treliving and the board will use the trade freeze, and more. Ailish and Jesse end things off discussing some of the biggest NBA trades of the day! 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 Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:09). They break down the Stadium Series last night and how both the Lightning and Bruins committed to the bit. Then, they discuss the big news of the day as Barry Trotz has stepped down from his role as GM of the Nashville Predators, the latest on Artemi Panarin and if the Panthers could be a landing spot for the star winger, if Marc-Andre Fleury could find his way back to the NHL, and much more. Later, former Olympic Curler Lisa Weagle (27:28) joins the show to reflect upon her memories competing in the Olympics, what we can expect from Canada’s curling teams at the Olympics, 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 affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Sportsnet’s Mike Futa (0:23)! They discuss how he would attempt to fix the Maple Leafs, what goes in to trading a draft pick at the deadline when your team is out of a playoff spot, the best landing spots for Artemi Panarin, how GM’s feel about their players playing at the Olympics, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss some of the notable players getting injured ahead of the Olympics. Later, ahead of the NBA trade deadline, Frank Isola joins the show (26:20) to discuss what could be in store on the trade front throughout the next week. They discuss where Giannis could end up, how likely a trade for the Greek Freak is, what the Bucks are looking for in a trade, if the Raptors could make a trade work, LeBron’s future, how the Raps and the rest of the East will approach the deadline, 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 affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with ESPN’s Arda Ocal (2:39) ahead of a busy night of hockey! They kick things off by discussing how the Rangers have handled their latest rebuild and Artemi Panarin’s future, whether the Penguins are a legitimate playoff threat, and if Dubas and Co. could be buyers at the deadline. They also cover Logan Thompson’s latest injury, the playoff races in the East, and more. Then, they discuss the Olympics, whether Team USA left too much talent off the roster, the landscape of international hockey in the near future, and more. Later, Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas (26:52) joins the show live from Seattle ahead of tonight’s Maple Leafs contest against the Kraken, what the Leafs need to do down the stretch to turn their season around, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss whether the Leafs should commit to being sellers at the deadline. 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 Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with David Amber (1:26) ahead of Wednesday Night Hockey! They start with the Ottawa Senators, who sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. They discuss how the first half of the year has fared so far for Canadian teams and the goaltending across Canada, why Leafs nation should brace themselves for some pain down the road, Artemi Panarin being held out of the Rangers lineup for the foreseeable future for roster management purposes, if Macklin Celebrini is a legitimate Hard trophy candidate, and much more. Later, Michael Grange joins the show (27:05) ahead of the New York Knicks coming to town. They break down the Raps' recent stretch, what to expect the team to do at the trade deadline and if Jakob Poeltl will be a member of the Raptors following next week's deadline, and much more! Ailish and Jesse close by discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future as the superstar is reportedly on the move! 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. 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 off the show discussing Bill Belichick not being inducted to the Hall Of Fame in his first season of eligibility. They break down the rational behind the omission, the politics surrounding the former Patriots HC, why he was deserving of being a first ballot HOFer, and more. Then, ahead of a pivotal matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the Leafs HC Craig Berube meeting with the team’s leadership group, how he typically addresses the team following games, what to expect against the Sabres, 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.