The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into this episode of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman! They look back on last night's battle between Atlantic rivals Toronto and Florida, Max Domi's physical play, and how the Cats managed to pull away down the stretch. Friedge looks ahead to offseason to discuss Sam Bennett, Mitch Marner, and John Tavares' free agent appeal, before shari...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show reading your questions and comments from The FAN Hockey Show mailbag! Brien Rea (18:20), Stars analyst and Emmy Award Winner, checks in to discuss Roope Hintz' injury timeline, the state of the roster following the trade deadline, how Mikko Rantanen rejuvenated the city of Dallas, and Jake Oettinger's identity in goal. Later on, Mollie Walker (46:4...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into this edition of The FAN Hockey Show looking back on Wednesday's playoff-style battle between the Canucks and Flames with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. They discuss key factors that swung the game in Vancouver's favour, Quinn Hughes' comments about his team's captain Elias Pettersson, and Connor Zary's pending hearing. Friedge weighs in on the Panthers' road a...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show recapping all the action from Tuesday night in the NHL, before getting into Jaccob Slavin's place among the league's best blue liners. ESPN's Arda Ocal (28:48) joins the conversation to discuss the need for a defensive defenceman award, how Brad Marchand fits with the Panthers, and which team has improved the most fol...

Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the Western Conference playoff picture and how the Jets stack up with their trade deadline additions. Next up, Jimmy Murphy (15:35) of The Eye Test podcast, shares his view of the Bruins trading away Brad Marchand, what led up to the decision, and how Boston will honour their former captain during tonight's game. Later, Andy...

Mike Futa welcomes Matt Marchese back on The FAN Hockey Show as Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman joins the party. They start with thoughts on Aaron Ekblad's 20-game suspension for violating the NHL's Performance Enhancing Substances Program, Brad Marchand's anticipated Panthers debut tonight against his former club, and the Oilers' situation in goal. Friedge also weighs in on Rasmus Dahlin's comments...

Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa dive into the Maple Leafs' trade talks for Mikko Rantanen; Mitch Marner's involvement, Toronto's offer including Fraser Minten, Easton Cowan and two first round picks, as well as why a deal ultimately wasn't reached. They pivot to discuss the Hurricanes' mentality on Rantanen from their initial acquisition of the player to recouping assets during his quick turnaround....

Justin Cuthbert joins The FAN Hockey Show alongside Mike Futa to look back on the weekend that was in the NHL. Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman weighs in on Brad Marchand's introductory press conference in Florida, expectations ahead of the Panthers' trip to Boston, and what to make of the Golden Knights' tweet on the cusp of the trade deadline. They dive into the rumblings surrounding Mitch Marner a...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this hour detailing the full trade for Scott Laughton as the Maple Leafs send a conditional first-rounder and Nikita Grebenkin to Philly. The pair discuss how the trade improves Toronto to compete with the likes of the Panthers and Lightning, what's next for Brad Marchand, and if the Canucks are poised to make a splash. As reports of Carolina's return for Mikko Ran...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with some breaking news of Andrei Kuzmenko's trade from Philadelphia to the Kings, before being joined in-studio by Sportsnet's Kevin Bieksa (1:52)! They dive into the Mikko Rantanen saga as Kevin shares what it's like being stuck in trade rumour limbo. The guys then share a report from Elliotte Friedman as details of the Dylan Cozens-Josh Norris trade are finalize...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa hit the airwaves as the countdown to the NHL trade deadline continues. They begin with thoughts on Colorado's trade for Brock Nelson and the promising return in the deal sending Cal Ritchie to Long Island. The pair also look into Dallas' interest in Mikko Rantanen and how Brayden Schenn or Scott Laughton would fit in Toronto. Breaking news rolls in of the Capitals' acqu...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode of The FAN Hockey Show recapping the major deals in NHL over the past 24 hours. Steve Kouleas of NHL Network Radio checks in on the Maple Leafs ahead of the trade deadline, what to make of the team waiving Ryan Reaves, and the Jets' expectations in the market (17:43). Later, Lightning Insider Erik Erlendsson weighs in on Tampa Bay's acquisition of...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show recapping Wednesday's flurry of trades, before being joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman! They discuss Matthew Knies' scrap with Zach Whitecloud in a losing effort by the Maple Leafs, the Hurricanes exploring all option with Mikko Rantanen, and how Jack Hughes' injury impacts the Devils' deadline plans. Friedge also weighs in on the Penguins' deal for...

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa check in with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman with 48 hours until the NHL's trade deadline. They start by recapping the Panthers' acquisition of Vitek Vanecek from the Sharks and if Florida is still in the mix to do more, before shifting focus across the state to discuss what the Lightning are plotting. Friedge chats about the state of the Canucks and Islanders, the marke...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into the biggest storylines from Monday night in the NHL including the Islanders' ongoing goal-less drought, the discourse following the Sabres' overtime loss in Montreal, the Maple Leafs falling victim to a "trap game" against the Sharks, and more! Next up, Andy Strickland (14:18) of the Cam & Strick podcast stops by to discuss the carryover of Brady Tkachuk's phy...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on The FAN Hockey Show sorting through the details of the Oilers' acquisition of Trent Frederic and Max Jones in a three-team deal. Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts shares his view on the deal, before looking into the Islanders' looming decisions and the Canadiens extending centre Jake Evans. The trio also examine how today's tra...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode rewinding to the biggest stories from the weekend on 'The Futa Five'! Next up, Mike Kelly (16:15) of NHL Network, Sportlogiq and NHL on Prime, offers his thoughts on Chicago's return in the Seth Jones trade, which teams in the Eastern Conference need to respond, and how willing the Maple Leafs should be to deal from their prospect pool. Mike also sheds...

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman opens today's show with thoughts on the Florida Panthers' next move after acquiring Seth Jones over the weekend alongside Matt Marchese and Mike Futa. They discuss how the deal will impact Aaron Ekblad future in Sunrise and how the team will address their depth in goal, before moving onto Colorado's trade for Ryan Lindgren. The trio also dive into who's posturing as t...

Mathieu Olivier, Blue Jackets forward and renown NHL heavyweight, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss his season in Columbus, both on the scoresheet and when dropping the gloves, as well as what Dean Evason has brought behind the bench. Next up, General Manager of the Minnesota Wild and USA Hockey, Bill Guerin, shares his view on the positives that have come from the 4 Nations Face-Off so...

Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman kicks off Friday on The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on the Oilers as their losing streak stretches to five games alongside Matt Marchese and Mike Futa. The trio also discuss Hurricanes' much-needed win over the Sabres, the path for the Ducks to remain in the playoff mix, and what's next for Jordan Greenway.   The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are thos...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode catching up with John-Michael Liles, former NHL defenceman and current Avalanche analyst with Altitude TV. They dive into Colorado's 5-1 statement victory over the Devils, Mackenzie Blackwood's evolution between the pipes, and the aftermath of the Mikko Rantanen trade. Later, Darren Pang, former NHL netminder turned TNT analyst, offers his thoughts on...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman of Hockey Night in Canada and 32 Thoughts. They dive into Colorado's 5-1 victory over New Jersey, temperature of the Jets' fanbase heading down the stretch, and the players in St. Louis who might be on the move before March 7th. Friedge also shares who the Sabres might be willing to part with, the stat...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into a new episode of The FAN Hockey Show looking back on a busy night in the NHL with 12 games in action. Pierre McGuire (5:58), former NHL executive, coach, and current host The Eye Test podcast, shares his thoughts on how to construct Team Canada's roster ahead of the 2026 Olympics. The trio also chat about Sidney Crosby's uncertain future in Pittsburgh, the aft...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show ranking each Canadian NHL team on the 'Panic Meter'. Soon after, Ottawa Senators Head Coach Travis Green joins the program to discuss his team's injury list, how he reacted to Brady Tkachuk's 4 Nations fight, and how he's setting up the Sens for the home stretch of the season (15:22). Later on, Sportsnet's own Anna Du...