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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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All Eyes On Shanahan With Frank Seravalli
May 21, 202500:49:56Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the Daily FaceOff's Frank Seravalli (1:15) and discuss Brendan Shanahan’s future and the Islanders' reported interest in the long-time Leafs president. Then, they discuss potential stops for Marner, the mentality of the Leafs' front office ahead of a reported board meeting at MLSE, tee up the WCF between the Oilers and Stars, and much more. Later, Keegan Matheson joins the show (28:22) to discuss how the Jays have looked as of late, Santander’s slow start to his Blue Jays tenure, and much more. They end things off by discussing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking home the NBA's MVP and the narrative around his playstyle. 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 →NHL & NBA Conference Final Previews
May 20, 202500:49:56Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Kyle Bukauskas (1:00) to tee up the Eastern Conference Final between the Hurricanes and Panthers. They discuss whether the narrative labelling the Canes' style as “boring” is accurate, the elite goaltending from each club, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin share their takeaways from Leafs' media day before welcoming Joseph Casciaro (25:55) to the show. They set the stage for the WCF between the Timberwolves and Thunder tonight, the matchup between SGA and ANT, the Knicks run, 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.
Transcribe →2025 Maple Leafs Playoff Postmortem
May 19, 202500:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with NHL on TNT's Liam McHugh (1:55) to tee up the NHL Conference Finals and take a look at how each of the four teams got there. They discuss how Florida came alive against Toronto, tee up how the Panthers will be able to match up against a strong Hurricanes roster, discuss how Edmonton has gotten back to the Conference Finals, and much more. Then, after another Game 7 playoff loss for the Maple Leafs, Ailish and Justin break down what is next for the team and what needs to change. They take your texts, discuss fan reactions, 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 →Leafs Need To Lay It On The Line In Game 6
May 16, 202500:49:55Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Cuthbert (1:20) ahead of a monumental Game 6 between the Leafs and Panthers. They discuss the Leafs blowing at 0-2 lead, the messaging around the locker room, Berube’s messaging in a do-or-die game, and more. Then, Adam Stanley joins the show (25:53) live from the PGA Championship Quail Hollow. They discuss the odd leaderboard, the Canadians in the field, Taylor Pendrith’s thoughts on the Leafs/Panthers series, 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.
Transcribe →Carolina and Dallas Look to Advance to Conference Finals
May 15, 202500:49:55Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Shayna Goldman (1:25) of the Athletic ahead of a potential series-clinching game for the Hurricanes against the Capitals. They tee up the East Coast game before moving on to the Dallas Stars who look to end the President-Trophy-winning Winnipeg Jets' season, the Oilers playoff coaching, and much more. Then, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News joins the show (28:04) to break down the Stars' play throughout the playoffs. They discuss how the Stars approached the trade deadline and how the team's moves have worked out, overcoming injuries, and how the Jets will approach a must-win game tonight. 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 →Pivotal Game 5s in Toronto & Vegas
May 14, 202500:49:42Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli discussing Rantanen's impact in Dallas, how the Oilers big additions at the deadline have impacted the club throughout the playoffs, if Ekholm could return, and the new coaching and management hires around the NHL. Then, Anna Dua (26:06) joins the show live from Scotiabank Arena ahead of Game 5 between the Panthers and Leafs. They tee up the contest, discuss the Leafs line changes, and how they have been able to limit Florida’s physicality. Then, Daniel Nugent-Bowman joins the show (37:56) ahead of the Oilers matchup against Vegas with the latter on the brink of elimination. 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 →The Stars Are Aligning In Dallas
May 13, 202500:49:57Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Garry Galley (1:15) ahead of his call of Game 4 between the Jets and Stars. They discuss Miro Heiskanen’s expected return to the Stars lineup, the officiating in the series, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin tee up a 9-game homestand for the Blue Jays before welcoming in Tim Reynolds (25:54) ahead of a busy night of NBA playoff action, and an eventful NBA Draft Lottery last night. They get into the Celtics losing Tatum, Cooper Flagg’s fit in Dallas, the biggest title contender remaining in the postseason, 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 →Will Raptors Capture the Flagg at The Draft Lottery?
May 12, 202500:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing what could be in store for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason amidst uncertainty surrounding his future in Milwaukee. Then, the Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show (11:25) to tee up Game 4 between the Golden Knights and Oilers and how Vegas will approach a potential series-tying game. Then, Krysten Peek of NBA Future Starts Now joins the show (25:56) live from Chicago ahead of the NBA Draft Lottery to discuss where projected no. 1 pick Cooper Flagg would fit best and who could be in play for the Raptors.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 →Hour 4: Toronto-Tampa Parallels w/ Ryan Callahan + Can Campbell Bounce Back?
May 9, 2022Tap to summarizeDave Andreychuk, Hockey Hall of Famer and current Lightning studio analyst, joins the show to discuss the game-to-game momentum swings in this series, the Leafs' depth contributions, Sheldon Keefe and Jon Cooper tinkering with their respective power plays, and Tampa's increased sense of urgency when coming off a loss. Then, JD, Blake and Ailish weigh in on Keefe’s decision to pull Jack Campbell in the second period and how it might affect his mindset heading into Game 5 (16:49). Ryan Callahan, former NHL forward and current ESPN analyst, stops by to chat about Tampa’s championship pedigree, the Leafs squandering a golden opportunity to take control of the series, John Tavares struggling to find his game alongside William Nylander, and the similarities in terms of roster construction between Toronto and Tampa (25:20).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.
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