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The FAN Pregame
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Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.
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Conference Finals Frank Or Fiction with Frank Seravalli
4d ago00:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish 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 Conference Finals, whether the Spurs are showing signs of inexperience, how the Thunder are getting to the free-throw line, the officiating in the series, what to expect in Game 6, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the latest updates to the FPG Live Conn Smythe rankings. 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 Look for Home-Ice Turnaround with Antoine Roussel
5d ago00:49:55Tap to summarizeAilish 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 Marlins, Ben Nicholson-Smith (26:35) joins the show to discuss the series, the Jays' pitching, positive takeaways, and more! They end things off discussing the Vegas Golden Knights heading back to the Stanley Cup Finals and give the Live Conn Smythe Updates! 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 →Knights Look to Sweep + Spurs/Thunder Game 5 Preview with Mo Dakhil
6d ago00:49:52Tap to summarizeGarry 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 Dakhil joins the show (28:50) to tee up Game 5 between the Spurs and Thunder. They discuss how Wemby has continued to evolve, what the Thunder need from Holmgren, and much more. They end things off discussing their latest FPG Conn Smythe updates! 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 →Chris Wideman and Justin Williams Tee Up Canes/Habs Game 3
1w ago00:49:54Tap to summarizeAilish 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 the GM Justin Williams (26:35) joins the show! They chat about how the Hurricanes have performed in the first two games against the Habs, his playoff memories, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the latest updates to the FPG Live Conn Smythe Rankings. 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 →Buying-In on Golden Knights' WCF Game 1 Win with Alec Martinez
1w ago00:49:39Tap to summarizeJustin 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, It’s The Friday Free For All! They discuss the Jays matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates and how the team has been build, how the first games of the Stanley Cup Conference Finals have played out so far, and much 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 affiliate.
Transcribe →Gearing Up For Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final with Frank Seravelli and Eric Engels
2w ago00:49:48Tap to summarizeJustin 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, Cale Makar’s injury, John Tortorella's impact, and more. Later, Eric Engels joins the show (29:35) ahead of game 1 between the Habs and Hurricanes, the rivalry between the two teams, how the Habs match up against Carolina’s style of play, how Martin St. Louis has inspired his players, and much more. Justin and Jesse end things off discussing the latest Live FPG Conn Smythe Rankings. 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 →Avs/Golden Knights Game 1 Preview with Eric Francis and John Mitchell
2w ago00:49:53Tap to summarizeJustin 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) joins the show to discuss the Avs kicking off Game 1 without Cale Makar, if Vegas should be viewed as underdogs, how Vegas can contain Marner, and more. Justin and Jesse end things off discussing the latest Live FPG Conn Smythe Rankings. 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 →Stanley Cup Playoffs Down to the Final Four
2w ago00:49:55Tap to summarizeAilish 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 of their series against the Yankees, Kevin Pillar joins the show (25:35). They discuss how the Jays have performed this season, what went wrong in Game 1, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the NBA playoffs and update the FPG Live Conn Smythe Rankings as we head to the conference finals. 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 →Wemby vs. Shai + Elliotte Friedman Ahead of Game 7 in Buffalo
2w ago00:49:48Tap to summarizeAilish 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 Hurricanes side in the ECF, and much more. Then, ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, former Toronto Raptor CJ Miles joins the show (25:40) as the defending champion Thunder takes on the Spurs. They discuss each team’s path, their regular-season series, the head-to-head between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Victor Wembanyama, and much more! Ailish and Justin end things off discussing their latest FPG Live Conn Smythe Rankings. 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 →Blue Jays Quarter-Season Check-In With Ricky Romero
2w ago00:25:02Tap to summarizeAilish 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 and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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