The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa take a moment to remember Bob Pulford, former Blackhawks executive and Hall of Famer, following his passing yesterday. The guys then dive into last night's NHL action, set up tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Panthers clash, and discuss the increasing parity across the league. Next up, Team Canada Head Coach Pete DeBoer (26:07) sets the stage for the upcoming Olympic games as h...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , to chat about the ripple effects of the widespread parity across the league and the upcoming Olympic break. They dive into Kyle Dubas' mentality ahead of the trade deadline, how the Winnipeg Jets can right the ship, and Matthew Tkachuk's status ahead of tonight's clash in Toronto. Friedge a...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with the new-look " Futa Five" forecasting five things to watch this week in the NHL! Jason Bukala (16:44), Founder of the Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys to recap Canada's loss to Czechia in the semi-finals of the IIHF World Junior Championship. Jason also sets the stage for today's medal game including Canada's face-off with Fi...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa take a moment to remember former OHL Commissioner David Branch following his passing Sunday evening. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , shares an injury update on Gabriel Landeskog, Devon Toews and Tom Wilson, before discussing Auston Matthews' two-goal night to become the Maple Leafs all-time scoring leader. Friedge also looks into Willi...

Guest host Justin Cuthbert and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa open this block with five things they're looking forward to seeing this weekend in the "Futa Five". Gregory Campbell (14:55), former NHLer and current Assistant to the GM with the Florida Panthers, joins the program to take us behind the scenes of the Cats' team-building process that lead to back-to-back Stanley Cups. Later, Mi...

Guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa open Friday's show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . The guys discuss Team USA's Olympic roster that was announced this morning, GM Bill Guerin's mentality to "run it back" from the 4 Nations, and debate why some of the league's best goal scorers are being passed over for more seasoned players. They also touch on F...

Guest host Justin Cuthbert joins two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa in-studio to tee up today's announcement of Canada's men's Olympic roster! They go live to Minnesota where GM Doug Armstrong, President and CEO Katherine Henderson, and Senior VP of High Performance and Hockey Operations Scott Salmond, unveil the 25 players heading to Milano Cortina. Jason Bukala (28:53), former Director of A...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa in-studio to break down Team Canada's roster choices for the 2026 Winter Olympics. They guys dive into the most intriguing decisions including Sam Bennett's omission, the reasoning behind selecting proven penalty killers, Thomas Harley's upside, and Mark Scheifele missing the cut. Frie...

Guest host Anna Dua and Mike Futa wrap up "tough guy week" with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . Friedge shares his favourite enforcer in hockey, before breaking down the Maple Leafs' lengthy injury list heading into tonight's matchup against the Devils. The trio also touch on the tight-knit standings across the league and Devin Cooley's extension with the Flames....

Guest host Anna Dua joins Mike Futa to look back on their most memorable sports moments of the year as 2026 grows near. Mike Richards (31:08), two-time Stanley Cup champion and Gold Medalist at the 2005 World Juniors and 2010 Olympics, shares some memories from the U20 tournament and discusses the pressure on Canada's current squad to get back to the top. Later on, three-time Cup winner and Devils...

Philadelphia Flyers forward Nic Deslauriers joins guest host Anna Dua and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to swap some stories from his NHL career, chat about the impact of coaches John Tortorella and Rick Tocchet, and share thoughts on his time in Philly so far. Later on, Anna and Mike look back on last weekend's storylines in today's edition of the "Futa Five", before opening up the text...

Guest host Anna Dua joins Mike Futa on this edition of The FAN Hockey Show. After recapping their holiday time, they dive into some late December NHL action with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . They start with their first impression of the Maple Leafs' power play under Steve Sullivan, before diving into Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies' recent form, Chris Tanev'...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode chatting with former NHLer and host of Spittin' Chiclets , Ryan Whitney! He weighs in on the Sidney Crosby vs. Mario Lemieux debate after Sid took over the Penguins all-time points lead, before touching on the state of the Maple Leafs after a change behind the bench. Later, Matt and Mike reveal their selections for Canada's Olympic roster (16:12), befo...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the final show before the holidays with a gift exchange with Producer Mike "Eye Candy" Gentile. Soon after, Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , chimes in on the festivities, before sharing his thoughts on the Maple Leafs firing assistant coach Marc Savard and the other options on the table for the organization. They guys also tee up t...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa review last weekend's topics of interest on another edition of the "Futa Five". Next up, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (17:52) sets the stage for the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship kicking off on Boxing Day. He details the top contenders heading into the tournament, the up-and-coming names to watch out for, and Canada's chances to bring home the trophy. Later, Mark...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Monday's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' lacklustre weekend featuring back-to-back losses to the Predators and Stars. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , continues the conversation to discuss William Nylander's defeated postgame comments amidst his scoring drought. They also touch on the pair of trades that broke ahead of the N...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with an official ruling on Matt's injury from Ken Reid and the Sportsnet Department of Player Safety, before diving into the "Futa Five" for this weekend! Jason Bukala (17:51), former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Matt and Mike for a look back on the Quinn Hughes trade and a break down of th...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' lacklustre effort last night in Washington, Macklin Celebrini's beautiful assist, and Connor McDavid's eight-game point streak. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , weighs in on the troubling trajectory in Toronto, what's on the table for this group, the team's c...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open up The FAN Hockey Show mailbag to respond to your messages and "Hockey Hotline" calls! Later on, Justin Williams (08:37), three-time Stanley Cup champion and Special Advisor to the GM in Carolina, stops by to chat about the 20-year reunion of the Hurricanes' 2006 Stanley Cup Win! "Mr. Game 7" also shares his take on the 'Canes current winning formula as they sit at...

Matt Marchese shares how he got injured this morning with his co-host Mike Futa, before Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins the conversation to pile on. They shift to hockey talk for a moment to discuss Jordan Binnington's case to start in goal for Team Canada following last night's shutout, before Friedge visits the studio to see Matt's injury in-person! The b...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined off the top by Tyler Toffoli, forward for the San Jose Sharks. Tyler reflects on notching his 300th career goal last night, before getting into the progress made by the Sharks, the rapid development of the young players on the roster, and what he brings to the group as a veteran. Later, former NHL forward and current Flyers broadcaster, Todd Fedoruk (30:17) s...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . The trio dive into the changes in Buffalo with Jarmo Kekäläinen taking the reigns of the organization, the value of re-signing New York native Alex Tuch, and what to expect as the team enters a new era. Friedge wraps up with a look at who's returning from injury tonight in the NHL, before w...

Matt Marchese returns from the IR alongside two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to share his thoughts on GM Kevyn Adams' dismissal in Buffalo and Jarmo Kekäläinen's job ahead. Sportsnet's Gene Principe (11:49) stops by to draws some parallels between the Sabres and the Oilers ten years ago, before focusing in on Edmonton's current situation with a new netminder between the pipes. He discusses...

Guest host Gord Stellick and Mike Futa take a look at the spiraling Toronto Maple Leafs, before continuing the Quinn Hughes discourse alongside Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (09:13)! They dive into the trade from Vancouver's point of view including how Canucks fans are viewing the deal, the quality of the return, and how the organization moves on from here. Next up, The Athletic's Joe Smith (18:07) e...

Guest host Gord Stellick returns alongside Mike Futa to share their reactions to Quinn Hughes' trade to the Minnesota Wild. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins the guys to take us through how the news broke, who else was in the mix for Hughes, if Bill Guerin will be able sign him long-term, and the aftermath in Vancouver. The boys wrap up with a look back on th...