The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert tee off with Blue Jays radio colour analyst Chris Leroux (6:14) to set the stage for the Jays' second game against the Washington Nationals. They discuss the shocking early returns on Andrés Giménez, Bo Bichette's encouraging at-bats, Max Scherzer's injury, a rocky start from the relief crew and how MLB should deal with torpedo bats. Later, Sean Reynolds (25:46) j...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing the New YorkYankees taking the baseball world by storm with the new "Torpedo Bats." Then, Jon Morosi joins to discuss the controversial additions as well as Jurickson Profar’s 80-game suspension from the MLB, the Blue Jays' pitching staff and the decision to DFA Richard Lovelady. Then, ahead of an NBA double header on Sportsnet, NBC Sp...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off with their thoughts on the Blue Jays' 12-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Opening Day and whether or not Jays Nation should be overreacting after a morose start to the 2025 season. They shift gears to the ice with 32 Thoughts' Kyle Bukauskas (10:08), who sets the stage for Brad Marchand's Panthers debut tonight against the Utah Hockey Club and looks at...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman (4:12) ahead of tomorrow's MLB and Blue Jays opener. They discuss his expectations for the Jays' new additions, the team's rookies, Vladdy amidst the looming contract stalemate, and much more. Then, Alanna Rizzo of Foul Territory (30:35) joins the show to discuss how the rest of the MLB views the Blue Jays offseason mov...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Frank Seravalli of The Daily Face-Off (1:30). They discuss Scott Laughton’s fit with the Maple Leafs ahead of his first game against the Flyers with the Blue and White. Then, they discuss Jakob Chychrun’s massive contract extension, how he views the Montreal Canadiens present and future, Patrick Roy’s comments on goaltender interference, the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Adam Stanley (1:30) live from Sofi Stadium to tee up the TGL Finals. They discuss the prize money for the winning team, how the inaugural season has played out so far, and where the league goes next in Year 2. Then, The Raptors Show & Jays Talk Plus host Blake Murphy (28:00) joins the show ahead of the Raptors' matchup against the Wizards. The...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down the Oilers' injuries to their star forwards. Then, Greg Amsinger of MLB Network joins the show (8:52) to discuss the final weekend ahead of the MLB regular season. He shares his thoughts on Vladdy’s contract negotiations, what it means that Max Scherzer decided to join the Blue Jays, his predictions for the AL East, and much more. Lat...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the Daily Face-Off's Frank Seravalli (0:53). They discuss the word out of GM meetings in Florida, including possible expansion, the state of the All-Star game ahead of the Olympics and playoff seeding. Then, they get into Leon Draisaitl’s health, powerplay trends across the NHL this season, and much more. Justin and Ailish close out the show w...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Colby Armstrong in the studio to tee up Wednesday Night Hockey’s Avs/Leafs matchup. They discuss the Avalanche's complete overhaul this season, the expectation for Scott Laughton in Toronto, the overall sense of “tiredness” around the NHL this season, his memories playing against Ovi, and much more. Then, Altitude Sports analyst and former NHL...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former NHL head coach and 2-time Stanley Cup Champion, Derek Lalonde (2:18). They discuss the Oilers' up-and-down season, his time with the Lightning, the tight playoff races around the league and what it is like coaching a bubble playoff team, and much more.  Then, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds (32:03) joins the show to tee up tonight’s potential...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the Jays announcing José Berríos as their opening-day starter and Max Scherzer’s latest injury. Then, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel (10:57) joins the show to tee up tonight’s NBA double-header on Sportsnet with Pacers vs. Timberwolves and Nuggets vs. Warriors. They discuss OKC’s playoff chances, Jimmy Butler’s fit in Golden State, and...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Adam Stanley (1:10) live on location from the Players Championship. They discuss the Canadians to watch, what to expect from the championship, whether 2025 will be a big year for Rory McIlroy and much more. Then, it’s the return of the ‘A-List’ as Justin blind ranks good and bad golf moments. Later, Anna Dua (30:45) joins the show to tee up th...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Jon Morosi (1:40) to the show to discuss the latest surrounding the Blue Jays.  They discuss whether Jays fans should feel more optimistic about Vladdy’s future with the recent reports regarding the negotiations and Max Scherzer’s spring training. Then, they discuss the Yankees' injuries and whether the Jays could gain some steam early into the season, whe...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:08) discussing the latest around the NHL since the trade deadline. They get into the relationship between Brind’Amour and Eric Tulsky, whether a playoff berth could change how Vancouver approaches the offseason, the fascinating Cozens/Norris swap and why the Sabres decided to make the move now. Then, Michael Grange joins the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off with the latest bombshell surrounding Vladdy’s contract talks with the Blue Jays. Then, Fluto Shinzawa of the Athletic Boston joins the show (9:13) to discuss the crazy times in the Bruins organization following the trade deadline. They discuss Brad Marchand joining the Panthers, tee up tonight’s Panthers/Bruins contest, and look ahead to the future in Bo...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to Aaron Ekblad's 20-game suspension for PEDs. Then, they debate the recent news surrounding Mitch Marner’s future in Toronto after refusing to waive his NTC in a potential Rantanen trade before welcoming in Sportsnet Leafs insider Luke Fox (9:38). He shares his thoughts on the Marner situation, how Carlo and Laughton performed in their...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert continue recapping the NHL Trade Deadline, beginning with Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (0:20). The trio review whether the Toronto Maple Leafs improved enough by adding Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, why Brad Treliving was comfortable subtracting Fraser Minten while holding onto Easton Cowan, Jake Walman's impact on the Edmonton Oilers blueline, why Logan Stankoven...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert take you through the NHL Trade Deadline as Atlantic Division squads load up at the Boston Bruins expense. The duo reacts to Brad Marchand becoming a Florida Panther in a shocking move that will see him team up with fellow pests Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. Then, Ailish and Justin digest the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Brandon Carlo in a complicated deal invo...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert begin the show with analysis on the Dallas Stars acquiring and signing Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes. Then, Jennifer Botterill stops by to survey some of earlier trade action on NHL Trade Deadline Day in Canadian markets (3:50) including the Winnipeg Jets adding Brandon Tanev and Luke Schenn, Scott Laughton heading home to Toronto, the Ottawa Senator...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former NHL forward and Co-Host of the Energy Line Podcast, Nate Thompson (6:58). They discuss his experience getting traded at home and on the road, what goes into creating a trade list and why he accepted a trade to the Habs despite them being on his no-trade list. Then, they discuss locker room vibes around and after the trade deadline, Rant...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with a game of ‘Frank or Fiction’ with the Daily Face-Off's Frank Seravalli (1:04). They discuss how the Devils will approach the deadline with Jack Hughes out for the remainder of the season, Julien BriseBois’ continued aggressive deadline moves, what’s left for the Leafs on deadline day, Evander Kane’s future in Edmonton, and much more. Then, w...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Kyle Bukauskas (1:40) to go through the most interesting teams ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. They discuss what he expects the Senators to do at the deadline, the Habs' playoff chances and their decision to re-sign Jake Evans, the Oilers making moves, and much more. Then, Cam Robinson (26:03) joins the show to discuss the Seth Jones trade, if the L...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Adnan Virk (8:33) to tee up tonight’s Sharks/Leafs matchup on Prime Monday Night Hockey. They discuss the Sharks' young stars in Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, how he expects the Leafs to match up against a young San Jose team, Celebrini's chances to make Canada's Olympic squad in 2026, and his thoughts on Vladdy’s future with the Blue Jays...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Greg Wyshynski (1:11) of ESPN to tee up the Stadium Series matchup between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets, tee up the trade deadline, the Oilers struggles as of late, the biggest name he expects to be moved by next week, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss what the Leafs will have to depart with in order to make a splash at the dead...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by breaking down tonight’s Stanley Cup Rematch. Then, Meaghan Mikkelson (10:22) joins the show to discuss the Flames' plans ahead of the deadline, Dustin Wolf’s excellence between the pipes for Calgary, and much more. Later, Mark Spector (29:07) tees up tonight’s Stanley Cup rematch between the Oilers and Panthers, the team's struggles since the Fo...