The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' unlikely victory in the NHL Draft Lottery to win the first overall pick. The boys debate the decision ahead for the new front office in Toronto, detail the teams looking to move up, and take a closer look at the names to watch in first round. Ryan Strome (23:08), Flames forward and former fifth overall pick, discus...

Matt Marchese, Mike Futa and Luke Gazdic are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts ! They begin with an update on Sam Carrick ahead of tomorrow's Game 1 against Montreal, before sharing their takeaways from the Maple Leafs introductory press conference for John Chayka and Mats Sundin. Friedge also weighs in on the storylines ahead tonight's NHL Draft Lottery an...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin this episode with a look back on last night's second round playoff action! They touch on the Golden Knights' 3-1 victory over the Ducks and Carolina extending their series lead over Philly in overtime, before setting the table for tonight's Game 2 between the Avalanche and Wild. Luke Gazdic (29:50), former NHLer and Sportsnet analyst, joins the boys to break down...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Bruce Cassidy, former NHL coach and Stanley Cup champion. Bruce discusses what changes when coaching in a Game 7 scenario and his journey behind the bench, before sharing his perspective on this season's playoff action so far. Later, we go live to the Maple Leafs' introductory press conference for new General Manager John Chayka and Senior Ex...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off a new week on The FAN Hockey Show recapping a busy weekend in NHL! Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins to discuss Montreal's Game 7 victory to knock out the Lightning, highlighted by Jakub Dobeš' strong performance between the pipes. They also touch on the Kings' head coach search and what's ahead this offseason in Edmonton,...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with five storylines they're watching closely this weekend on the Futa Five! Jason Bukala (17:00), Sportsnet analyst and Founder of the Pro Hockey Group, joins the guys in-studio to share his view on Connor McDavid's postgame comments following the Oilers' elimination and highlight the Ducks' play in Game 6. The trio also reflect on 2023 NHL Draft thre...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's show with thoughts on the Oilers' elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs and Connor McDavid's postgame comments. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , dives deeper into the next steps in Edmonton and reflects on the positive and negatives from the season. Friedge also details the Maple Leafs' denied request to interview...

Al Morganti of NBS Sports Philly joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the Flyers' breakthrough in Game 6 at home and what lies ahead in the second round against the Hurricanes. Next up, former NHL referee and ESPN rules analyst, Dave Jackson (18:13) stops by to break down the officiating we've seen the playoffs so far! Later, Matt and Mike open up the Hockey Hotline to respond to your c...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a look back on Wednesday night's playoff action with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They begin with Montreal's Game 5 win to push the Lightning to the brink of elimination, Nikita Kucherov's quiet postseason so far, and Kyle Dubas' offseason ahead following the Penguins' elimination. Friedge also breaks down the...

Mike Futa opens this edition of The FAN Hockey Show recounting his interview for the Maple Leafs GM opening with his co-host Matt Marchese. Chris Cuthbert (08:04), Sportsnet play-by-play voice, takes a moment to reflect on John Garrett's legacy and share some fond memories of his fellow broadcaster, before breaking down tonight's Game 5 between the Canadiens and Lightning. Next, Sportsnet's Louie...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode with Billy Jaffe, NESN analyst and host of the Morning Bru podcast. The boys set the stage for Game 5 between the Bruins and Sabres and explore what's at stake for both sides as Boston faces a win-or-go-home scenario. Later, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino stops by to share his take on the most intriguing storylines of the first round so far! Finally, Ma...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin today's show with a moment to remember John Garrett and reflect on his legacy on the ice and in the broadcast booth. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins the guys to share more fond memories of "Cheech". The boys then discuss the seed of doubt planted in the Flyers' mind by Sidney Crosby and the Penguins, who has the edge betwee...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open episode with a look back on the key moments from a busy weekend in the NHL on the Futa Five! Next up, Sportsnet's John Bartlett (15:19) shares his takeaways from the Hurricanes' sweep of the Senators including Carolina's recipe for success, what went wrong for Ottawa, and the 'Canes outlook heading into the second round and beyond. Later, Justin Williams (41:39), t...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a new week on The FAN Hockey Show debating the controversial goal call in Game 4 between the Oilers and Ducks. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , shares his take on the decision, the outlook for Edmonton on the brink of the elimination, and the key pieces pushing Anaheim closer to the second round. Friedge also weighs in on the battl...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's program with a look ahead to this weekend's must-watch storylines on the Futa Five! Jason Bukala (13:56), Sportsnet analyst and founder of The Pro Hockey Group, joins the guys to dive into Canada's roster at the upcoming World Championships. Jason breaks down the names to watch and outlines some potential NHL Draft ripple effects, before sharing his view o...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's show catching up with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They break down a busy night in the Stanley Cup playoffs starting with the Senators' outlook down 3-0 to Carolina, Taylor Hall's hit on Jake Sanderson, and the Hurricanes' response to a Sens fan across the globe. The boys also chat about a goaltender's edge during p...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show responding to your Hockey Hotline calls and texts! Trevor Lewis (18:40), two-time Stanley Cup champion, chats with the guys about how his first interactions with Mike helped him land a job with the Los Angeles Kings, shares some stories from their time in LA together, and reflects on life post-retirement. Later, Ron MacLean (44:49) of Hockey Night in C...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look back on an eventful night in the NHL alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . They begin with Anaheim's 6-4 win over the Oilers to even the series, the victory being overshadowed by a rotisserie chicken on the ice, Connor McDavid's quiet first two playoff games, and the impact of Jason Dickinson's absence. Friedge also breaks dow...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin the show with their takeaways from the first round so far! They weigh in on the Oilers' Game 1 win without Connor McDavid on the scoresheet, the Kings' dwindling chances against the Avalanche, the physical play between the Canadiens and Lightning, how the Penguins can right the ship, and tonight's Stars vs. Wild pivotal Game 3. Later, Dr. Alicia Naser (18:15) join...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look back on last night's NHL playoff action alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . They dive into Tampa Bay's 3-2 overtime win to even their series with Montreal and the impact of the Canadiens' physicality against the Bolts, along with Utah's first playoff win in franchise history! Later, the boys question if the Penguins can claw...

Mike Futa opens this episode sharing some stories from his start in the Kings' front office with his co-host, Matt Marchese, before taking a look back on last night's NHL playoff action! Rick Bowness (15:18), newly extended Head Coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets, chats about his first season with the club, his now infamous rant to end the year, and his excitement to build a culture for the future...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode of The FAN Hockey Show recapping last night's playoff action alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The guys open with thoughts on the offside call during last night's Hurricanes-Senators overtime, Ottawa's chances to claw back down 2-0 in the series, and the keys to the Oilers' Game 1 victory over the Ducks. Friedg...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode chatting with Shane Malloy of Hockey Prospect Radio and the Pro Hockey Group to dive into the role of analytics and data in today's NHL. Later, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (19:21) breaks down the keys to the Montreal Canadiens' 4-3 overtime victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, reflects on Juraj Slafkovský's hat trick, and sets the stage for Game 2 tomorro...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share his biggest takeaway from the first weekend of the Stanley Cup playoffs. The boys chat about the officiating through the first round, Juraj Slafkovský's improved physicality, and the electric crowd at the KeyBank Center during the Sabres' comeback win. Friedge also weighs in on the goalten...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined in-studio by Jason Bukala of Sportsnet and the Pro Hockey Group. They boys take a look around the first round to set up each series, highlight the X-factors on each side, and share their predictions for who's moving on. Finally, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman (42:21) stops by to set the stage for the Stanley Cup playoffs! Gary also discusses the state of the s...