The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert get set for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals with Sportsnet’s Chris Cuthbert (3:46) ahead of his sixth Stanley Cup Final. They discuss the importance of depth in making it to the finals, how the two coaches' legacies could be impacted during the series, how Taylor Hall found a home in Carolina, and much more! Then, former NHL goaltender and NHL analyst Devan Dubny...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jackie Redmond (1:15) to preview the Stanley Cup Finals beginning this week. They break down how Tortorella has earned the respect from his locker room, what Carolina needs to improve on following the ECF against the Canadiens, the goaltending battle between Hart and Andersen, and much more. Then, to preview the NBA Finals between the Knicks a...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert preview a must-win game for the Montreal Canadiens with John Forslund (1:17). They discuss how Carolina has put themselves in a position to make the Stanley Cup Finals after numerous Conference Finals disappointments, what is going wrong for the Habs, how the Canes have used analytics to become a contender year after year, how the Habs will adjust tonight, and muc...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Frank Seravalli for a Stanley Cup Conference Finals edition of Frank or Fiction (1:15). They discuss if the Habs have a chance at coming back against Carolina, K’Andre Miller's case for Conn Smythe, Jared Bednar's future after the Avalanche were swept, and much more! Then, David Dennis Jr. of Andscape joins the show (25:50) to discuss the NBA Western Confe...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Antoine Roussel (1:16) ahead of the Montreal Canadiens crucial matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. They discuss how the Habs need to adjust in Game 4 against the Hurricanes, why the team is struggling to get pucks on net, how Marty St. Louis can adjust his game plan to Carolina, and much more. Then, following the Jays' win against the Mar...

Garry Galley (1:37) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of his call of Game 4 of the Western Conference Final to discuss how Vegas has gotten to this point, how John Tortorella has impacted their playoff success thus far, the goaltending issues for Colorado and the success of Carter Hart, whether Mitch Marner is playing the best hockey of his career, and much more. Then, NBA TV’s Mo Dakh...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Chris Wideman (1:54) ahead of the Habs' Game 3 matchup against the Hurricanes at home. They discuss his relationship with the current Canadiens team, his time under Martin St. Louis, how Lane Hutson has developed into a key player for Montreal, and much more. Then, Carolina Hurricanes Special Assistant to...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with former NHL Defenseman and 3x Stanley Cup Champion, Alec Martinez! They tee up the Vegas Golden Knights game 2 matchup against the Avs, his time with the Vegas Golden Knights, why things seem to be working in Las Vegas For Mitch Marner, how Vegas was able to come out hot in game 1, how the Habs got to this point in the ECF, and much more. Then, I...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:04). They tee up the 'Kotkaniemi Bowl' as Carolina takes on Montreal in the Eastern Conference Finals, discuss the rest vs. rust narrative, how the youngest team in the league has gotten this far, why Carolina is poised for success, and more. Then, they discuss the Western Conference Final with the Golden Knights taking game 1...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Eric Francis (0:40) ahead of the Western Conference Finals. They discuss what we can expect from the Vegas Golden Knights ahead of their series-opening matchup with the Colorado Avalanche, Mark Stone’s health, Rasmus Andersson’s impact in Las Vegas, Marner’s playoff performance, and much more. Then, former Avalanche forward John Mitchell (26:55)...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with TNT’s Liam McHugh (1:11). They discuss the Habs advancing to the ECF as they take on the well-rested Carolina Hurricanes, Jakub Dobeš' impact, if the Habs deserved to win both Game 7’s, the Western Conference finals, the punishment for Vegas regarding how they handled a press conference, and much more. Then, ahead of the Blue Jays' second game...

Ailish Forfar and Justin kick off a big night on the network with Elliotte Friedman (0:51) live in Buffalo ahead of Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. They break down why the series has been high scoring, how Lindy Ruff has approached the lead-up to Game 7, who he will start in goal, how the winning team tonight will be able to match up against a well-rested Carolina Hurrica...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ricky Romero (4:23) at the quarter mark of the Blue Jays' season. They break down Toronto's pitching performances and how they can bounce back, the positive trends we have seen from the Jays early on, if Vladdy has met expectations this season, and much more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests an...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:00)! They break down the coaching changes around the league, if Kris Knobloch makes sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canucks newly shaped front office, what it will take for David Carle to make the move to the NHL, and much more. Then, Stu Cowan (25:49) of the Montreal Gazette joins the show ahead of Game 5 between the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic (1:19) ahead of the Avs' potential closeout Game 5 against the Wild. Then, they discuss the Habs/Sabres series, how a flukey goal saw the Sabres even the series, the impressive resilience from Buffalo, and more. Later, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins the show (27:08) to discuss why the Leafs decided to move on from head coach Craig Beru...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with NHL Network’s Mike Kelly (1:48)! They discuss the Golden Knights' series against the Ducks and how Mitch Marner has adapted quickly to playoff hockey on the West Coast. Then, they preview the Habs' Game 4 matchup against the Sabres, the Sabres' decision between the pipes, Dahlin vs. Hutson, and more. Later, former Anaheim Ducks forward and cur...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (2:57) ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. They break down his thoughts on the Jays roster in a tough first quarter of the season, Eric Lauer being DFA’d and the importance of velocity for a bullpen guy, Vladdy’s approach at the plate this season, and much more. Then, Jason Demers joins the show (26:05...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off ahead of a busy weekend of NHL playoff action with NHL Network’s Cory Schneider (1:54)! He breaks down how Freddy Andersen has been dominating the postseason for Carolina, tees up Game 2 between the Habs and Sabres, and discusses his time playing with Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood. Then, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins the show (25:58) to br...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:39) for another edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss how Toronto landing the top pick impacts Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto, the Ducks' chances to go on a deeper run, the Norris trophy finalists, and much more! Then, Sabres analyst Rob Ray joins the show (26:21) to discuss the series opener between the Habs and Sab...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the Buffalo News’ Mike Harrington (1:26) to tee up the Sabres' series opener against the Habs in Round 2. They tee up a series between two of the youngest teams in the league, how the Sabres stack up against Montreal, and much more. Then, Former Hart Trophy Winner and Habs legend José Théodore (26:40) joins the show! They discuss how Jakub Dob...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (3:44) ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. They break down which team is most deserving of the first overall pick, which player could hear their name called first, how teams will go about deciding who they will take in the lottery, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin break down their latest Live FPG Conn Smythe R...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (1:01) to discuss the new era of the Toronto Maple Leafs under John Chayka and Mats Sundin. They break down the resumes of each new member of the Leafs front office, how the dynamic will work between Chayka and Sundin, the mood at the introductory presser today, what makes Chayka a valuable addition to Toronto, and the mov...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Craig Simpson (1:31) in Montreal ahead of Game 6 between the Habs and Lightning. They break down how the Habs have improved since their first-round playoff loss to Washington last season, the goaltending battle between Dobeš and Vasilevskiy, the absence of Victor Hedman, and much more. Then, ahead of a must-win game for the Raptors in Game 6 a...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:08) as the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues. They discuss Crosby and the Penguins being ousted by the Flyers, preview what Philly can expect in the second round against the Hurricanes, and tee up tonight's Stars/Wild contest, with the Stars' season on the line. Then, Frank shares what Leafs fans could expect...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former 1st Overall Draft Pick and TVA's Alexandre Daigle (1:37) ahead of the Habs matchup against the Lightning. They break down the Habs decision to scratch Brendan Gallagher, the series' officiating, how the Habs can slow down Brandon Hagel, Juraj Slafkovský's health, the battle of the two goaltenders, and much more. Then, Matt Devlin joins...