The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's show setting up the playoff matchups that were locked into place last night. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , checks Matty's homework of countries around the globe, before getting into the latest news in the hockey world. He breaks down Patrik Allvin's dismissal in Vancouver, Sunny Mehta's hiring in New Jersey, and Mats Su...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a look back on the final night of the regular season, before setting up the first round of the playoffs! Keith Jones (14:00), President of Hockey Operations with the Philadelphia Flyers, joins the guys to chat about how his club snapped their five-year postseason drought! Keith identifies the key factors behind Philly's turnaround and sets the sta...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show on the final day of the NHL regular season alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet insider and host of 32 Thoughts . They chat about the audit within the Seattle Kraken organization, the need for difference-makers on the roster, and the next steps for the club. The guys also break down the Golden Knights' situation in goal heading into the playoffs, Ric...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode digging deeper into Rick Bowness' comments about the Blue Jackets' effort down the stretch, the front office changes in Seattle, and the Maple Leafs' ongoing GM search. Jason Spezza (15:17), former NHLer and Penguins Assistant GM, joins the boys to discuss the work behind the scenes of Pittsburgh's turnaround and playoff berth. Jason also shares wh...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode outlining the potential first round playoff scenarios that will be decided after Game 82. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins the conversation to share which postseason matchup has the most buzz ahead of puck drop. Friedge also touches on the teams that missed the cut, Rick Bowness' emotional postgame comments, and...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's program reflecting on Joe Bowen's final home broadcast for the Maple Leafs and the ceremonies at Scotiabank Arena. The boys zoom out to outline the NHL playoff picture with 16 teams clinched and ready to compete for Lord Stanley's Cup! Jason York (29:34), former NHLer and co-host of Coming in Hot , joins the boys to celebrate the Senators' playoff berth and...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin this episode of The FAN Hockey Show with a look at how the playoffs are shaping up heading into the final week of the regular season! The boys recap a busy weekend around the league on the Futa Five, before Andrew Raycroft (31:11), former NHL netminder and NESN analyst, stops by. The trio break down the Bruins' surprising season, how they match up with the Atlanti...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, reunites with Matt Marchese and Mike Futa after his week away! They dive into the latest NHL action starting with the trend of late-season coaching changes, the Islanders' next steps after being officially eliminated from playoff contention, and the discrepancy between wins and playoff seeding. The boys also break down the potential...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's program looking back on an eventful night of hockey. NHL Network's E.J. Hradek reviews last night's playoff preview between the Stars and Wild, Miro Heiskanen's status after exiting yesterday's game with an injury, and the Canadiens' statement win over the Lightning. The boys also chat about Evander Kane's future, John Carlson's hat trick, Mo Seider's five...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show looking back Wednesday's NHL slate. They touch on the Capitals' shoutout win over the Maple Leafs, the Oilers' decisive victory over the Sharks, and how the playoff picture is shaping up around the league. The boys then open the phonelines to respond to your Hockey Hotline questions! Rich Peverley (31:33), Director of Player Pers...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a closer look at the Oilers with four games left to play with Sportsnet's Gene Principe (05:45)! They touch on Connor McDavid's play this season his quest for the Stanley Cup, Leon Draisaitl's status ahead of the playoffs, and if Edmonton can hang on to top spot in the Pacific Division. After the break (30:40), the boys share their biggest takeawa...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode of The FAN Hockey Show with James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now . They get into Tom Fitzgerald's dismissal as Devils GM including what led up to the split, the top candidates to fill the role, and what's ahead for the team heading into the summer. Next, Mike Kelly (28:31) of NHL Network and Sportlogiq stops by to chat about utilizing data in hoc...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open a new week on The FAN Hockey Show catching up with Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino. They weigh in on the Islanders' coaching change with Pete DeBoer taking over from Patrick Roy and projects what's ahead in Long Island, before taking a closer look at the playoff races around the league. Cal Clutterbuck (32:35), former NHLer and current Islanders analyst, weighs in on Lon...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look ahead to this weekend's NHL action with five storylines their watching closely on the "Futa Five". Brent Wallace (12:40) of the Locked on Sens podcast shares the latest room Ottawa including the team's injury concerns down the stretch, how Brady Tkachuk has changed as a player this season, and Travis Green's impact behind the bench. Jonathan Davis (38:30) VSiN NHL...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's episode battling the phonelines to catch up with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . They chat about Cole Caufield's scoring pace this season as he closes in on 50 goals, the daunting Atlantic Division heading into the postseason, and Travis Green's presence in the Senators' room. Friedge also weighs in on the Kings' tricky d...

Rob Ray, former NHLer and Sabres analyst, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the NHL's Atlantic Division leaders. Rob dives into the Buffalo's surge up the standings this season, the key pieces making a difference on the roster, and what to expect ahead of tonight's matchup against the Senators with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Next, Pierre McGuire (15:55) of The Eye Test podcas...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Thursday's episode alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . They dive into Macklin Celebrini's four-point night in the Sharks' crucial win over the Ducks, before taking a closer look at the playoff picture around the league. Friedge zeroes in on the Bruins' rapid rebuild and debates if the Maple Leafs can emulate their success, b...

Matt Marchese returns alongside Mike Futa to break down the latest news from the NHL. They share thoughts on the Golden Knights' hiring John Tortorella and the Maple Leafs' GM search following MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference, and project how different the Eastern Conference playoff picture might look next season. Shane O'Brien (27:24), former NHLer and co-host of Missin' Cur...

Guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Eric Engels, Sportsnet senior columnist. Eric breaks down the success factors behind the Canadiens' five-game win streak, the team's best option in goal moving forward, and what to expect in the final stretch before the postseason. Later, Justin and Mike further discuss Brad Treliving's dismissal as GM in Toronto and identify wha...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa in-studio to react to Brad Treliving's dismissal as Maple Leafs GM. They dive into the timing of the front office change, the series of events that led to Treliving's firing, and how the team might approach looking for a replacement. Friedge also investigates if Toronto would consider...

Gary Lawless, Golden Knights insider, joins guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa to share his view on the surprise coaching change in Vegas. Gary looks into John Tortorella's fit with the group, the next steps for the team with Torts at the helm, and if he can instill his message with only eight games left in the season. Next, play-by-play voice of Hockey Night in Canada, Chris Cuthbert (22:03...

Guest host Justin Cuthbert joins Mike Futa to chat about the Golden Knights' coaching change replacing Bruce Cassidy with John Tortorella. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , weighs in on Vegas' bold move and discusses Tortorella's fit and what's next for Cassidy. Friedge also looks back on a busy weekend around the league and sets the stage for Maple Leafs vs. Ducks...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's show with a look ahead to the weekend on today's edition of the "Futa Five". After the break, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (14:43) joins the guys in-studio to chat about the Tkachuk brothers' comments about the etiquette of NHL fights. The boys also dive into how to differentiate prospects heading into the draft and identifies the top names to keep an eye...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . They break down the Oilers big win over the Golden Knights to leapfrog Vegas in the standings, Connor McDavid's renewed energy and Mark Stone's two-goal night. Friedge also gets into about the Canadiens' 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets, what's next for Samuel Montembeault,...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode fielding your questions and comments from The FAN Hockey Hotline! John-Michael Liles (17:33), former NHL defenceman and Altitude TV analyst, swaps some stories with the guys before checking in on the Colorado Avalanche. He touches on how the team has battled through adversity this season, the key contributors along the way, the process of ramping up fo...