The FAN Hockey Show

Guest host Gord Stellick joins Mike Futa to sort through five things they're looking forward to this weekend in the NHL on the "Futa Five"! Next up, NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (14:40) shares what work was done at the league's Board of Governors meetings, the state of Milan's Olympic hockey rink less than two months away from the 2026 Winter Games, and what's on his radar from the NHL rulebo...

Guest host Gord Stellick returns alongside Mike Futa and Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge shares his view on this morning's goalie swap between the Oilers and Penguins, the benefits on both sides of the deal, and why it was time for both organizations to move on from Tristan Jarry and Stuart Skinner. The boys also dive into Connor Hellebuyck's health after...

Gord Stellick steps into the host's chair alongside Mike Futa to chat about the Maple Leafs' line shuffle ahead of tonight's clash against the Sharks. Mark Osborne, former NHL forward and scout, joins the guys to share some stories from his time in the league and relives how he first encountered Gord and Mike! Next, the boys take a closer look at the standings and evaluate the importance of this p...

Guest host Gord Stellick joins Mike Futa to chat with Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , Elliotte Friedman! He weighs in on the sustainability of the Sharks' play to start the season, Macklin Celebrini's case to crack Team Canada's Olympic team, and how San Jose compares to the rising Anaheim Ducks. Friedge also shares insight into Quinn Hughes' situation with the Canucks, the Devils'...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the program with a look back on last night's NHL action. They touch on the Oilers' overtime defeat at the hands of the Sabres, the Lightning's 6-1 drubbing of the Canadiens, and Montreal's subsequent move to call up netminder Jacob Fowler. Brian "Rear Admiral" McGonagle (08:22) of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast joins the show to discuss how Bruins have exceeded expe...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show with thoughts on Dennis Hildeby's performance in goal for the Maple Leafs with Joseph Woll and Anthony Stolarz on the shelf. Shane Malloy (17:30) of Hockey Prospect Radio and the Hockey Data Show, looks into how the Canucks history of poor draft and development has led to their current situation with Quinn Hughes, before shifting through some young players...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the program with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 2-0 victory over the Lightning, capped off by Dennis Hildeby's first career NHL shutout. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , checks in on Troy Stecher and Scott Laughton's importance in Toronto, as well as Bobby McMann's pending hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety. Friedge als...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue this episode of The FAN Hockey Show with a review of the five things they had their eyes on over the weekend on the "Futa Five". Braydon Coburn (15:22), former NHL defenceman and Stanley Cup champion, joins the show to share some insight on his former club in Tampa Bay and swap some stories from his time in the league. Later, Brien Rea (43:25), voice of the Dal...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, live from the NHL Board of Governors meeting in Colorado Springs. He shares the latest points of discussion including the concerns surrounding the Olympic ice in Milan, before touching on Quinn Hughes’ future in Vancouver and the teams in the mix to potentially acquire him. The...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa continue their Friday tradition with the five things they're looking to see this weekend in the NHL in the "Futa Five". Jason Bukala (13:40), former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the boys in-studio to chat about the teams best equipped to pounce at the trade deadline, the Capitals' recipe to success, Troy Ste...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into the "Bronx cheer" Frederik Andersen received during last night's loss to the Maple Leafs, the positives Toronto can take away from their 4-2 road trip, and the status of Joseph Woll after going down with an injury. Friedge also weighs i...

Matt Marchese, Mike Futa and guest producer Kyle Bukauskas take a look back on last night's NHL action and open up the "Hockey Hotline" to respond to your calls and texts! Later, Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and Kyle's 32 Thoughts co-host, makes a surprise appearance in the studio! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined in-studio by today's guest producer, Kyle Bukauskas! After sharing some coffee with the boys, the trio are joined by Kyle's 32 Thoughts teammate, Elliotte Friedman! He weighs in on Ryan McDonagh's three-year extension with the Lightning, Rasmus Andersson's future in Calgary, and Arber Xhekaj's choice of Adam Lowry as his dance partner last night. Friedge also...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on last night's NHL action, starting with the Maple Leafs' 4-1 victory over the Panthers. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (06:42) joins the guys to make some over/under picks including the Avalanche's win total, MVP candidates in Colorado, and some goal totals for Alex Ovechkin, Steven Stamkos and Auston Matthews. Former NHLer...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Paul Bissonnette, former NHLer and co-host of the Spittin' Chiclet s podcast. They dive into the Maple Leafs' upcoming matchup against the Panthers and what's on the line for the two basement dwellers of the Atlantic Division, before taking a look around the league at some top headlines. Later, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (37:30) sets the stage for the Canadie...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins the guys to recap their time at the company holiday party. They weigh in on Jordan Binnington's exchange with Jim Montgomery after being pulled from last night’s 4-1 loss and discuss his security as Team Canada's starter. Later, they chat about the Jets' situation in goal with Connor...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode with a look back on the five things they had their eyes on over the weekend in the "Futa Five". Former NHLer Brad May (12:38) stops by to share some stories from his time in the league and chat about how the role of enforcers has changed over the years. Luke Gazdic (43:40), former winger turned Sportsnet analyst, wraps up today's show with thoughts...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a new week on The FAN Hockey Show highlighting the standout performers from this past weekend in the NHL alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet insider and host of 32 Thoughts . They touch on Dakota Joshua's bounce-back game after being a healthy scratch on Friday night, the gravity of tonight's Maple Leafs-Panthers matchup, and Craig Berube's recent efforts to shu...

Mike Futa shares 'The Futa Five' heading into the weekend with Matt Marchese including the Colorado Avalanche continuing their win streak post American Thanksgiving, confidence in Leafs' goaltender Joseph Woll, if changes are on the horizon for the Nashville Predators, Winnipeg Jets' recent slide, and if he'd rather see parity or mediocrity in the NHL. Then, Sportsnet hockey analyst Jason Bukala (...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the Montreal Canadiens and Mike Matheson coming to an agreement on a 5-year contract extension, if the Habs will focus on a veteran forward in the trade market, why the reported progress towards an extension between the Calgary Flames and GM Craig Conroy could be completed, why the though...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa hit the FAN Hockey Hotline to answer your calls and questions. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (19:55) shares what teams and players she's thankful for in honour of American Thanksgiving —highlighting John Tavares and the Avalanche— before breaking down the Leafs' overtime win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday. Later, NHL Network radio's Scott Laughlin (46:25) stops by to discuss...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to reflect on Joseph Woll's stellar performance in the Toronto Maple Leafs' overtime win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then, he discusses the Edmonton Oilers' goalie search and whether Pittsburgh's Tristan Jarry is a fit. Later, the guys look at the situation in Vancouver and the trade markets for...

Matt Marchese opens today's show with NHL Network’s David Pagnotta to recap the Dallas Stars’ 8-3 drubbing of the Edmonton Oilers last night, leading to a conversation around Edmonton’s goaltending, and Jason Robertson’s next contract, potential changes for the Toronto Maple Leafs and around the NHL. Then, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis comes on (32:06) to discuss the lowly Calgary Flames, what may happ...

Matt Marchese and Gord Stellick take a look at the standings, with the Tampa Bay Lightning surging to the top of the Atlantic after starting the season last in the division, and the Ottawa Senators in good position as Brady Tkachuk gets set to make his return to the lineup. Former NHLer and NHL Network's Jason Demers joins the show (18:32) to discuss how teams can rally around stars dropping the g...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Gord Stellick to help look back on Monday's busy NHL slate, including a New Jersey Devils win over the Detroit Red Wings where captains Nico Hischier and Dylan Larkin nearly squared off. Then, they discuss the Canucks looking to trade veterans not named Quinn Hughes, how close the Predators are to blowing it...