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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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Breaking Down The Chayka/Sundin Hires In Toronto With Luke Fox
May 400:24:51Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (1:01) to discuss the new era of the Toronto Maple Leafs under John Chayka and Mats Sundin. They break down the resumes of each new member of the Leafs front office, how the dynamic will work between Chayka and Sundin, the mood at the introductory presser today, what makes Chayka a valuable addition to Toronto, and the moves he has made that have impacted the league. Then, Luke breaks down his conversations with the Leafs new GM, his mindset on making trades, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin end things off discussing their latest Live PFG 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 →Must-Win Night For Canadian Teams
May 100:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Craig Simpson (1:31) in Montreal ahead of Game 6 between the Habs and Lightning. They break down how the Habs have improved since their first-round playoff loss to Washington last season, the goaltending battle between Dobeš and Vasilevskiy, the absence of Victor Hedman, and much more. Then, ahead of a must-win game for the Raptors in Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Michael Grange joins the show (25:22). They break down Ingram’s injury, what struggles the Raptors need to correct at home, and much more! Finally, Ailish and Justin end things off with their updated 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 →The Oilers' Stakes in Round One
Apr 3000:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:08) as the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues. They discuss Crosby and the Penguins being ousted by the Flyers, preview what Philly can expect in the second round against the Hurricanes, and tee up tonight's Stars/Wild contest, with the Stars' season on the line. Then, Frank shares what Leafs fans could expect from a potential Chayka/Sundin-led front office. Later, CHED Oilers Analyst Rob Brown (26:00) joins the show! They break down the mood in Edmonton, why it is Stanley Cup or bust for Edmonton, who will be the most disappointed if the Oilers do not make it past Round one, the positives we have seen from the team's superstars, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the changes to 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 →Will the Raptors Come Through in Cleveland?
Apr 2900:49:51Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former 1st Overall Draft Pick and TVA's Alexandre Daigle (1:37) ahead of the Habs matchup against the Lightning. They break down the Habs decision to scratch Brendan Gallagher, the series' officiating, how the Habs can slow down Brandon Hagel, Juraj Slafkovský's health, the battle of the two goaltenders, and much more. Then, Matt Devlin joins the show (25:40) courtside in Cleveland ahead of Game 5 between the Raptors and Cavaliers! They discuss the defence we have seen from Toronto, how James Harden’s arrival in Cleveland has changed the team's style of play, Scottie Barnes' growth, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin end things off with their updated 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 →Trey Yesavage's Season Debut + Must-Win in Edmonton
Apr 2800:49:28Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down the big NHL games on the agenda tonight. Then, ahead of game 2 between the Red Sox and Blue Jays, Dan Shulman joins the show! They break down Trey Yesavage making his season debut tonight, the most popular Blue Jays, Don Mattingly getting his chance to manage a big-league club once again, and much more. Then, ahead of a potential elimination game for Edmonton, Jack Michaels joins the show to tee up the Ducks matchup against Edmonton. They discuss McDavid’s status for the game, what is going right for Anaheim, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing their updated 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 affiliate.
Transcribe →Playoff Drama with Bill Daly + Turmoil in Boston
Apr 2700:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cutbbert kick things off with Deputy Commissioner of the NHL, Bill Daly (1:41)! They discuss last night’s controversial OT goal decision that resulted in the Oilers being pushed to the brink, whether technology could be implemented to help calls on the ice, the biggest issue plaguing officiating in the first round, the latest on potential NHL expansion, the DOPS, and much more. Then, the Boston Red Sox come to town amidst turmoil on the field, and MLB.com’s Ian Browne (26:56) joins the show. They discuss why the season hasn’t gone as planned for Boston, what to expect against the Blue Jays, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin update their 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 →Playoff Hockey Hits Montreal!
Apr 2400:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Demers (1:55)! They tee up the Habs' playoff home opener against the Lightning, why Connor McDavid is poised to break out, how the Flyers have pushed Sidney Crosby and the Pens to the brink, his experience on playoff teams, and much more. Then, Former Canadiens and Sabres captain Brian Gionta (25:35) joins the show! They discuss the Sabres making the playoffs, the stars that played there when he was captain of the team, what it is like to play playoff hockey at the Bell Centre, Gallagher not drawing into the lineup for the Habs and his time as his teammate, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays demoting Jeff Hoffman as the team's closer, and end things off by going through the 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 →Playoff Frank Or Fiction with Frank Seravalli + Raptors' Playoff Home Opener
Apr 2300:49:55Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:01) for a playoff edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss Ullmark’s performance between the pipes for the Senators, if Buffalo needs to make a goalie switch, Wedgewood’s impact early on in the playoffs, if the Flyers can realistically make a deep run, and much more. Then, they discuss the latest surrounding the Leafs front office search, if Shane Doan could be the next GM of the Canucks, and much more. Then, Sportsnet’s Sherman Hamilton joins the show (25:40) in-studio to preview the Raptors playoff home opener. They discuss the importance of winning tonight’s game, what is going on with Ingram, and more. Then Ailish and Justin end things off with their updated 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 →What's at Stake for the Oilers with Luke Gazdic
Apr 2200:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic (0:27) in the studio! They discuss the Oilers' mentality heading into the postseason, how Anaheim held Edmonton's superstars scoreless in Game 1, Jackson LaCombe’s impact, and much more. Then, they discuss how the Senators can come back as they make their home playoff debut, if Utah can take down the Vegas Golden Knights, and much more. Later, Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:30) to discuss the NHL playoffs and the goaltenders who have stolen the show early on, Porter Martone making a name for himself in the postseason, what is going wrong for Sidney Crosby and the Pens, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin go through the FPG Live Conn Smythe Trophy 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 →First Round Impressions with Jody Shelley
Apr 2100:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with TNT NHL analyst and former NHL player Jody Shelley (1:31)! They break down how the Habs matched up against the Lightning in Game 1, what Victor Hedman’s absence means for the series, and more. Then, they discuss the Penguins' struggles against the Flyers, Porter Martone’s impact early on, the craziness of Game 2 between the Sens and Canes, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their early Conn Smythe Trophy rankings. Next, ahead of puck drop, Eric Engels (39:48) joins the show live from Tampa Bay ahead of Game 2 between the Habs/Lightning. They break down how the Lightning shut down Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovský's clutch play in Game 1, how Jakub Dobeš handles the pressure, 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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