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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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Draft Day with Frank Seravalli
Jun 2600:49:37Tap to summarizeJustin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick off NHL Draft Night with Frank Seravalli! They discuss the impact that landing Gavin McKenna could have for the Toronto Maple Leafs organization, if the Canucks will want to draft the son of their new head coach Caleb Malhortra, if Toronto will trade Matthew Knies, if Carolina could land Hellebuyck, if Peterka could be moved once again, what is going on between Columbus and Werenski, and the big news and trade rumours he is hearing as we near the start of the draft! Then, it’s the Friday Free For All! Justin and Jesse go through Ernie Clement’s MLB All-Star spot and the issues with the current voting format, how the Leafs could look with McKenna and Darren Raddysh on the man advantage next 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 affiliate.
Transcribe →Blue Jays Search for Bounce Back + NHL Draft Preview
Jun 2500:49:30Tap to summarizeJustin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff preview the Blue Jays series against the Texas Rangers with Sportsnet’s David Singh! They break down the Jays struggles with RISP, if the teams record matches their play, what is going on with Gausman’s splitter, why the Jays will need to look for starting pitching at the deadline despite such a stacked rotation, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the latest rumours surrounding a reunion between Kawhi and the Toronto Raptors. Then, the guy’s welcome NHL Networks Jason Demers to the show! They discuss the change in the Atlantic division, the Sabres losing some big names but their options with the #4 overall draft pick, what would happen across the league if Zach Werenski requests a trade out of Columbus, The Capitals adding some big names, 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 →Canada Vs. Switzerland Takeaways + NHL Offseason Heats Up
Jun 2400:49:37Tap to summarizeJustin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off by recapping Canada's close match against Switzerland in the final group stage match. Then, James Sharman joins the show (5:45) to discuss his takeaways from the match. They discuss why we haven’t seen Alphonso Davies make his World Cup debut, and much more! Then, Kyle Bukauskas joins the show in the midst of a flurry of NHL trades and moves ahead of the NHL draft this Friday (25:25). He shares his initial reactions to the Tkachuk brothers uniting in Florida, Babcock joining Edmonton, the Blackhawks trading the 4th overall pick, Buffalo's next move, and he breaks down what else we can expect heading into the draft. 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 →Breaking Down the Brady Trade and the Senators' Next Steps
Jun 2200:49:56Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:20) for another edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss Brady Tkachuk joining his brother in Florida, why notable American players leave Canadian teams, if Connor Hellebuyck could be next, how the raised cap will change roster construction, whether the Senators will trade the picks to add a star player, and much more. They also discuss how NHL GMs view the current trade market, whether the Leafs are done making moves, the 2026 Hockey Hall of Fame Class, and much more. Then, with the NHL Draft at the end of the week, Jason Bukala (25:30) joins the show to discuss the Tkachuk trade and how Ottawa will approach either drafting or trading its newly acquired picks, whether we will see a superteam in the NHL, who is at the top of his draft rankings, 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 →Canada's Historic World Cup Win with James Sharman
Jun 1900:49:37Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with James Sharman following Canada’s historic win over Qatar! They discuss the injury to Ismaël Koné, what to expect against Switzerland, how Canada will cope with Koné’s injury, and much more. Then, Ailish And Justin go through the biggest storylines around sports in the Friday Free For All. They discuss the Leafs acquiring Darren Raddysh in a sign-and-trade with Tampa Bay, what the future has in store for Morgan Rielly, the Jays blowout loss today, the Marlies chances of capturing the Calder Cup tonight in Game 5, 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 →U.S. Open Check-In with Adam Stanley + Hailey Salvian Recaps PWHL Draft
Jun 1800:49:56Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Adam Stanley (0:58) ahead of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills G.C. They discuss the weather delays, whether Scottie Scheffler can complete a storybook tournament winning on his birthday, the favourites going into the tournament, how the Bryson DeChambeau story has evolved as of late, and much more. Then, The Athletic’s Hailey Salvian (25:11) joins the show following yesterday’s PWHL Draft. They discuss why Detroit took a big gamble on Hilary Knight, the state of Canadian women’s hockey following a stacked American draft class, the biggest steal of the draft, 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 →Leafs Hire Jim Hiller + Canada vs. Qatar Preview
Jun 1700:49:51Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (0:51) after the Leafs announced Jim Hiller as the team’s new head coach. They break down his coaching resume, how his experience as an assistant with the Leafs will help him as he takes the helm, and much more. Then, ahead of a major class against Qatar for Canada tomorrow evening, Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic joins the show (26:05)! They break down how Canada stacks up in the matchup, what a healthy squad’s starting 11 would look like, if Bayern Munich is impacting how much Davies will play for Canada at the World Cup, how Bombito’s absence affects Marsch’s plans, 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 →Leafs Send Woll to Philly + Championship Vibes in NYC with Monica McNutt
Jun 1600:49:45Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick it off with former Leafs GM Gord Stellick to break down Toronto's trade that sent Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit to Philly in exchange for Emil Andrae, Samuel Ersson and a third-round pick. Then, they discuss the Leafs' coaching search, Dallas Eakins' potential fit in Toronto, and Morgan Rielly reportedly not waving his no-move clause. Later, ESPN Knicks radio analyst Monica McNutt joins the show after the NBA Finals. She talks about the vibe in New York following the Knicks' first title in 53 years, where Jalen Brunson stands among the greatest New York athletes, and how the team was able to handle the Spurs. 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 →How the Hurricanes Broke Through with Aaron Ward
Jun 1500:49:55Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former Carolina Hurricanes Defenceman and 3x Stanley Cup Champion, Aaron Ward (1:41)! They break down the Hurricanes playoff run and how they built their Stanley Cup winning team, Brandon Bussi’s breakout season, the team's defence, how Tulsky has changed the way owners will go about staff hirings, what goes into deciding on a cup handoff, and more. Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (26:25) to share some early World Cup takeaways. They discuss how Canada and the USA kicked off their tournament, Spain’s lacklustre opening draw to Cabo Verde, and much more. Then, they shift to the diamond to discuss the Blue Jays' performance as we approach the halfway mark of the season, whether we will see Vladdy look like his October self this season, which team winning the World Series would be the best story, 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 →Canada Claims First-Ever World Cup Point + UFC Freedom 250 Preview
Jun 1200:49:51Tap to summarizeFormer Canadian Soccer international Iain Hume (2:19) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert following Canada's Men's National Team's first-ever World Cup point! They recap the 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina to open Canada's tournament, the team's missed opportunities, Jonathan David's sluggish start, Cyle Larin's heroics, and what adjustments they must make ahead of their second game against Qatar. Later, Aaron Bronsteter joins the show (27:28) to tee up UFC Freedom 250 from the White House Lawn. He discusses the surreal experience ahead of Sunday's card, potential challenges for an outdoor event, and what to expect in the main events with Justin Gaethje challenging Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title and Alex Pereira taking on Ciryl Gane. 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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