The FAN Pregame

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ailish Forfar (1:56) live from Milan! They break down a busy day of quarterfinals action across the men’s hockey tournament and discuss her experience taking it all in from Canada House, the vibes when Mitch Marner got Canada into a spot in the semifinals, how Canada can rebound from Sidney Crosby’s injury, and if we should expect to see him sui...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Sportsnet’s Brad Fay (5:24). They go through Canada’s Olympic performances as the games begin to wind down. They discuss Canada’s curling results so far, what to expect in a gold medal game between Canada and the USA’s Women’s hockey team, Macklin Celebrini’s historic performance for Team Canada as a teenager, and much more! Then, Devan Dubnyk j...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs start with a look back on the Canadian women's 2-1 win over Switzerland to advance to the gold-medal game against the US in Milan. To help break down the game and more, three-time Olympic gold medalist Becky Kellar joins the show (4:43). She discusses the keys for Canada to take gold, Marie-Philip Poulin's performance despite the injury, the parallels between this y...

In a rare post-game edition of The FAN Pregame, Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs welcome Luke Gazdic (1:44) into the studio to help break down the Canadian men's 5-1 win over Switzerland. Gaz evaluates Jon Cooper's adjustments through two games, the crowd's impact in Milan, whether there's a problem with the men's format, Macklin Celebrini's hot start to his international career, and much more. The...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to Canada getting two big 5-0 wins from both the men’s and women’s hockey teams in Milan! Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (10:45) to recap what we saw from Canada’s men’s hockey team in their tournament debut. They discuss what we saw from Jordan Binnington, how Macklin Celebrini made his presence known in his Olympic debut, what to m...

Justin Cuthbert returns! Ailish Forfar and Justin kick things off with Shi Davidi (2:04) live from Florida as the Blue Jays have officially kicked off as pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin. They discuss how the injury news from yesterday could impact the team's plans for opening day, whether they will be looking to make an upgrade, what to expect from a full season of Trey Yesavage, and more....

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Arden Zwelling (1:01) following the breaking Blue Jays news. They discuss what Santander’s injury means for the team and how long the team was aware of the latest injury, Shane Bieber’s status, Bowden Francis being out for the year, Jose Berrios’ future in Toronto, and more. Then, Claude Julien joins the show (27:13) to discuss his memories on the...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with CBC’s Matt Cullen (1:49) following Canada’s loss to Team USA in Women’s Hockey. They discuss how Canada has kicked off the Winter Olympics, which events Canada has a chance to compete in, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the breaking Blue Jays news that Santander will be out long-term, Bowden Francis being out for the year, Shane Bie...

Ailish Forfar and Anna Dua kick things off by reacting to Canada’s Women’s hockey team's victory over Czechia. They break down the performance, discuss Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury, and more. Then, they discuss the Seahawks' win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl, whether it was a missed opportunity for Buffalo, and the halftime show. Later, Sam Cosentino joins the show (29:02) to break down what...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Volin (7:29) ahead of the Super Bowl. They discuss the quick rebuild following the Brady/Belichick dynasty, Drake Maye’s health ahead of the big game, and much more. Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (27:36) following the announcement that Buck Martinez has retired from the Blue Jays broadcast. They discuss his legacy in the city and the leagu...

Ailish Forfar and Justinn Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Brad Fay (0:56)! They discuss the Olympic opening ceremonies, the return of NHLers at the Olympics, what he is looking forward to most this Olympics, the top stories heading into the games, favourite Olympic memories, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the latest news surrounding whether Canada’s women’s hockey team will be...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick off the Thursday show by welcoming Associated Press writer Tim Reynolds from Cortina (1:23). Tim shares the vibe ahead of Friday's opening ceremonies before giving his take on a quieter trade deadline around the NBA, why Giannis Antetokounmpo talks fizzled, the Raptors' minor moves, and why teams were hesitant to swing for Ja Morant. Next, the Athletic's Shayna G...

Sportsnet's senior columnist Eric Engels (0:45) joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs to chat about the Montreal Canadiens' mainstay near the top of the Atlantic Division, Cole Caufield being left off Team USA's Olympic roster, and how the team can build on their success once the roster freeze thaws before the NHL trade deadline. Then, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Luke Gazdic (1:46) ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Oilers. They discuss each team’s direction heading into the Olympic break, the parity in the NHL and where teams could be if they were in other divisions, Team Canada adding Sam Bennett to the Olympic roster, and much more! Then, Luke Fox joins the show (30:18) ahead of tonight’s game. They...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:09). They break down the Stadium Series last night and how both the Lightning and Bruins committed to the bit. Then, they discuss the big news of the day as Barry Trotz has stepped down from his role as GM of the Nashville Predators, the latest on Artemi Panarin and if the Panthers could be a landing spot for the star winger, if...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Sportsnet’s Mike Futa (0:23)! They discuss how he would attempt to fix the Maple Leafs, what goes in to trading a draft pick at the deadline when your team is out of a playoff spot, the best landing spots for Artemi Panarin, how GM’s feel about their players playing at the Olympics, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss some of the no...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with ESPN’s Arda Ocal (2:39) ahead of a busy night of hockey! They kick things off by discussing how the Rangers have handled their latest rebuild and Artemi Panarin’s future, whether the Penguins are a legitimate playoff threat, and if Dubas and Co. could be buyers at the deadline. They also cover Logan Thompson’s latest injury, the playoff races i...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with David Amber (1:26) ahead of Wednesday Night Hockey! They start with the Ottawa Senators, who sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. They discuss how the first half of the year has fared so far for Canadian teams and the goaltending across Canada, why Leafs nation should brace themselves...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing Bill Belichick not being inducted to the Hall Of Fame in his first season of eligibility. They break down the rational behind the omission, the politics surrounding the former Patriots HC, why he was deserving of being a first ballot HOFer, and more. Then, ahead of a pivotal matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, Luke Fox joins the show t...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala (1:37) as they discuss the turmoil in Leafs land, how important the next stretch of games will be before the Olympic break, how the Leafs leadership has handled themselves this season, and whether this group has what it takes to gain ground on the rest of the Atlantic Division. Then, James Palmer joins the show (29:16) to discuss...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Elliotte Friedman ahead of Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto. They discuss the drama surrounding his return, how the two sides ended their relationship, how he should be remembered as a Maple Leaf, the similarities between Marner and Vince Carter’s conclusions of their respective careers in Toronto, and much more. They end things off discussing...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:21). They discuss Rasmus Andersson joining the Vegas Golden Knights, Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto, and Jarmo Kekäläinen’s first big move as Sabres GM, locking up Josh Doan to a long-term extension. Then, they discuss the Sabres' looming decision on Alex Tuch and the playoff windows for some of the hottest teams around th...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet Leafs Analyst Craig Simpson ahead of Toronto hosting the red-hot Red Wings tonight. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the start, the playoff race in the Atlantic, what the Leafs can do at the trade deadline with their assets, and more. Then, they break down how Matthews has improved as of late, what has changed in his game admits his...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Steve Aschburner (1:15) ahead of the Toronto Raptors' matchup against the Golden State Warriors. They discuss Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury and if the Warriors will be buyers at the deadline, the latest on Ja Morant and the top trade candidates, the NBA rookie rankings, where Scottie Barnes and Darko Rajakovic fit in the mid-season award...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Andi Petrillo ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Wild. They discuss who can step up for Toronto with the absence of Nylander, the playoff race in the Atlantic, and much more! Then, Nick Shook joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines around the NFL. They break down the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott and who could be the next HC...