The Fan Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:20) for another edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss Brady Tkachuk joining his brother in Florida, why notable American players leave Canadian teams, if Connor Hellebuyck could be next, how the raised cap will change roster construction, whether the Senators will trade the picks to add a star player, and much more. They also discuss how NHL GMs view the current trade market, whether the Leafs are done making moves, the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class, and much more. Then, with the NHL Draft at the end of the week, Jason Bukala (25:30) joins the show to discuss the Tkachuk trade and how Ottawa will approach either drafting or trading its newly acquired picks, whether we will see a superteam in the NHL, who is at the top of his draft rankings, 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 Justin Cuthbert kick things off with James Sharman following Canada’s historic win over Qatar! They discuss the injury to Ismaël Koné, what to expect against Switzerland, how Canada will cope with Koné’s injury, and much more. Then, Ailish And Justin go through the biggest storylines around sports in the Friday Free For All. They discuss the Leafs acquiring Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade with Tampa Bay, what the future has in store for Morgan Rielly, the Jays blowout loss today, the Marlies chances of capturing the Calder Cup tonight in Game 5, 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 Adam Stanley (0:58) ahead of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills G.C. They discuss the weather delays, whether Scottie Scheffler can complete a storybook tournament winning on his birthday, the favourites going into the tournament, how the Bryson DeChambeau story has evolved as of late, and much more. Then, The Athletic’s Hailey Salvian (25:11) joins the show following yesterday’s PWHL Draft. They discuss why Detroit took a big gamble on Hilary Knight, the state of Canadian women’s hockey following a stacked American draft class, the biggest steal of the draft, 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 Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (0:51) after the Leafs announced Jim Hiller as the team’s new head coach. They break down his coaching resume, how his experience as an assistant with the Leafs will help him as he takes the helm, and much more. Then, ahead of a major class against Qatar for Canada tomorrow evening, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins the show (26:05)! They break down how Canada stacks up in the matchup, what a healthy squad’s starting 11 would look like, if Bayern Munich is impacting how much Davies will play for Canada at the World Cup, how Bombito’s absence affects Marsch’s plans, 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 Justin Cuthbert kick it off with former Leafs GM Gord Stellick to break down Toronto's trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philly in exchange for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson and a third-round pick. Then, they discuss the Leafs' coaching search, Dallas Eakins' potential fit in Toronto, and Morgan Rielly reportedly not waving his no-move clause. Later, ESPN Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt joins the show after the NBA Finals. She talks about the vibe in New York following the Knicks' first title in 53 years, where Jalen Brunson stands among the greatest New York athletes, and how the team was able to handle the Spurs. 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 former Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman and 3x Stanley Cup Champion, Aaron Ward (1:41)! They break down the Hurricanes playoff run and how they built their Stanley Cup winning team, Brandon Bussi’s breakout season, the team's defence, how Tulsky has changed the way owners will go about staff hirings, what goes into deciding on a cup handoff, and more. Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (26:25) to share some early World Cup takeaways. They discuss how Canada and the USA kicked off their tournament, Spain’s lacklustre opening draw to Cabo Verde, and much more. Then, they shift to the diamond to discuss the Blue Jays' performance as we approach the halfway mark of the season, whether we will see Vladdy look like his October self this season, which team winning the World Series would be the best story, 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.

Former Canadian Soccer international Iain Hume (2:19) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert following Canada's Men's National Team's first-ever World Cup point! They recap the 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina to open Canada's tournament, the team's missed opportunities, Jonathan David's sluggish start, Cyle Larin's heroics, and what adjustments they must make ahead of their second game against Qatar. Later, Aaron Bronsteter joins the show (27:28) to tee up UFC Freedom 250 from the White House Lawn. He discusses the surreal experience ahead of Sunday's card, potential challenges for an outdoor event, and what to expect in the main events with Justin Gaethje challenging Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title and Alex Pereira taking on Ciryl Gane. 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 on the opening day of the World Cup with legendary soccer voice Peter Drury (4:35)! They discuss the excitement in North America with the World Cup taking place, what to expect from Canada in their opening match tomorrow, the biggest storylines heading into the tournament, and much more. Then, Luke Gazdic joins the show (26:50) to tee up Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Finals and discuss the Oilers' future, including uncertainties for Mike Babcock, Connor McDavid and Darnell Nurse. Next, Toronto Marlies head coach John Gruden joins the show (50:50) ahead of the Marlies' Calder Cup Final series against the Chicago Wolves. They discuss how the young players on the team have grown during the playoffs, Artur Akhtyamov leading the way, Mark Giordano’s role with the team and his transition into coaching, 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 Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Yahoo Sports’ Steve Jones (1:45) ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals! They discuss what the Spurs need from Wemby and whether the French superstar has more to give, who the Knicks need to step up more between KAT and Jalen Brunson, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin are joined by NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (26:26). They break down his reporting surrounding Mike Babcock and the Edmonton Oilers before teeing up Game 5 Of The Stanley Cup Finals! They discuss the goaltending decisions from the Canes, Staal’s incredible finals, 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.

Ahead of Game 4 Of The Stanley Cup Finals, ESPN’s Sean McDonough joins the show (1:45) to preview the pivotal contest. They break down how Carolina can stay in the game, whether Jordan Staal has been Carolina’s best player, and much more. Then, former Vegas Golden Knights Defenceman Deryk Engelland joins the show (27:15) to discuss how Mitch Marner has integrated into the Golden Knights' culture, how the team was built from day one, how Vegas will follow up a dramatic Game 3, 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.