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The FAN Hockey Show
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Sportsnet's Matt Marchese and former L.A Kings executive Mike Futa take you around the league on Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national hockey show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Get your opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman!
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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Inside Vegas' Game 3 Comeback
May 2500:20:26Tap to summarizeElliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and guest host Sam Cosentino to chat about the turning point in last night's clash between the Avalanche and Golden Knights. They get into Colorado's outlook heading into a win-or-go-home Game 4, who will start between the pipes, and Keegan Kolesar's play in the postseason. Friedge also reflects on Vegas' late-season coaching change and John Tortorella's impact behind the bench, along with Mark Stone's performance in his first game back in the lineup. The boys wrap up with thoughts on tonight's Game 3 between the Canadiens and Hurricanes. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Golden Knights Push Avalanche to the Brink
May 2501:19:10Tap to summarizeGuest host Sam Cosentino joins Matt Marchese to chat about Colorado's Game 3 collapse to fall behind 3-0 to the Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final. The boys look back on all the biggest stories from the weekend on the "Where Is Futes Five". Sportsnet's Eric Francis (29:24) checks in with thoughts on Vegas moving within one game of the Stanley Cup Final. He touches on the current Conn Smythe favourites, Carter Hart's strong performance through the playoffs, and the bleak outlook for the Avalanche. Later, Sam (49:43) sorts through some of the top prospects heading into the 2026 NHL Draft, before Kyle Bukauskas, Sportsnet rink side reporter and host of 32 Thoughts, joins to set the stage for tonight's Game 3 between the Canadiens and Hurricanes. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: How Will Carolina and Colorado Respond?
May 2200:19:53Tap to summarizeElliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa live from the Canadiens optional skate following their Game 1 victory. They chat about Rod Brind'Amour's postgame analysis of his team's loss, the factors behind Montreal's strong series opener, and Frederik Andersen's play following a long layoff. Friedge also shares the latest on Cale Makar and Nashville's GM search, before looking into the adjustments for the Avalanche heading into Game 2. The boys wrap up the week with an update on Vancouver and Toronto's coaching searches. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Habs Grab Game 1 + Avs' Uphill Battle Without Makar
May 2201:19:48Tap to summarizeMatt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on the Canadiens' dominating Game 1 victory over the Hurricanes. The boys identify what made the difference for Montreal last night and project how Carolina might respond in Game 2, before sorting through the Futa Five! Paul Bissonnette (27:42), former NHLer and co-host of Spittin' Chiclets, shares his perspective on last night's action, looks into the impact of Cale Makar's absence for the Avalanche, and shares his outlook for both sides of the conference finals. Later, Sportsnet's Garry Galley (50:37) helps set the stage for tonight's clash between Colorado and Vegas with thoughts on Colorado's uphill battle without Makar, who needs to step up in his absence, and what could make the difference in Game 2. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →A Golden Game 1 + Montreal Enters the Eye of the Storm
May 2101:39:56Tap to summarizeMatt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode recapping the Golden Knights' 4-2 victory over the Avalanche in Game 1 of the Western Conference Final! Sportsnet's Colby Armstrong (07:25) checks in with thoughts on last night's action, Vegas setting the tone of the series, and Colorado's outlook down 0-1 without Cale Makar. Next, Matt and Mike open up The FAN Hockey Hotline (33:51) to respond to your calls and texts! Later, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (50:00) gauges the vibes around the Canadiens heading into Game 1 in Carolina, looks into how Rod Brind'Amour is getting his group ready after a long layoff, and outlines the keys to Montreal's success in this series. Finally, Cory Lavalette (01:17:47) of the North State Journal shares the latest Hurricanes news ahead of tonight's puck drop and identifies the X-factors for the group in Game 1. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Welcome to the Conference Finals!
May 2001:08:19Tap to summarizeJesse Granger of The Athletic joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share what's in store for the Golden Knights as they prepare for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final. They dive into their takeaways from Kelly McCrimmon's press conference, Mark Stone's status ahead of puck drop, and who needs to step up to knock off the Avalanche. Thomas Drance (19:04) of The Athletic joins the guys to chat about the Canucks firing Adam Foote, Manny Malhotra's case to take over the role, the state of the roster heading into next season, and team's the options with the third overall pick. Later, NHL.com's Mike Zeisberger (47:30) shares his highlights from his time on the road covering the Stanley Cup Playoffs so far. Mike also reflects on the impact of Buffalo's run and the unlikely quartet of goaltenders still remaining, before previewing tonight's clash between Colorado and Vegas. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Canucks Candidates + What Happens in Vegas...
May 2000:30:42Tap to summarizeMatt Marchese and Mike Futa open with thoughts on the Vancouver Canucks parting ways Adam Foote behind the bench, and set the stage for Game 1 of the Western Conference Final! Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, weighs in on Kelly McCrimmon's statement in Vegas, what's ahead for Bruce Cassidy, and the top candidates for the Canucks coaching vacancy. The boys also take a closer look at the top storylines for each of the final four teams remaining in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the impact of Mark Stone's absence, the Devils retaining Sheldon Keefe for next season, and what's going on in Nashville. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Kickstarting an Avalanche + Final Four in Goal with Jake Allen
May 1901:05:48Tap to summarizeMatt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with thoughts on the top storylines heading into the conference finals! Corey Masisak (17:07) of The Denver Post checks in on the Avalanche as they await tomorrow's Game 1 against the Golden Knights. He breaks down how the roster is staying ready amidst their long layoff, Gabriel Landeskog's impact in the postseason, the depth down the lineup, Nic Roy's insight on Vegas, how the lines match up, the evolution of Brent Burns, and how Colorado will manage their tandem in goal. Later, New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (44:56) joins to share what it's like playing in the Bell Centre on a Saturday night, the challenge of staying sharp in-between each series, what it's like preparing for an elimination game, the mentality of a backup netminder, and more! The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: The Cardiac Canadiens Find a Way
May 1900:33:19Tap to summarizeMatt Marchese and Mike Futa look back on the Montreal Canadiens' overtime victory to move onto the Eastern Conference Finals. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to share what it was like during Game 7 in the KeyBank Center last night, the next steps for the Sabres as they enter the off-season, and what's ahead for Alex Tuch. The boys also chat about Owen Power's development, Jakub Dobeš rising to meet the moment, Vegas' recent meeting with the league, and if the penalty of losing a second-round pick will be upheld. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the lack of progress made in Nashville's front office search. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Transcribe →Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Game 7 Atmosphere in Buffalo + Vegas' Violation
May 1800:23:11Tap to summarizeElliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share his view on tonight's Game 7 between the Sabres and Canadiens. He shares the latest pregame updates from Buffalo, before discussing the weirdness of this series and who he thinks could be tonight's X-factor. Friedge also outlines the Golden Knights' stance on Bruce Cassidy, Vegas being docked a second-round draft pick and fined for violating media regulations, and the Maple Leafs' discussions with David Carle. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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