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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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Oilers' Cup Chances + Early Playoff Takeaways with Liam McHugh
Apr 2000:49:52Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Mark Spector (1:05) ahead of the Oilers playoff opener against the Anaheim Ducks. They break down how the current Oilers roster compares to their last two Stanley Cup Playoff teams, how they stack up against the Anaheim Ducks, the key injuries, whether the Oilers can trust Connor Ingram between the pipes, and much more. Then, Liam McHugh (26:00) joins the show to discuss the vibes in Buffalo as the Buffalo Sabres returned to the playoffs, Porter Martone’s impact in Philadelphia, the Ducks' matchup against the Oilers, 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 →Stanley Cup Playoff Preview with David Amber
Apr 1700:49:54Tap to summarizeJustin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with David Amber (0:54) ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They discuss the NHL Award and who he had on his ballot, whether Montreal is ready for a deep run, the most inexperienced goaltending duos ahead of the playoffs, the Sens' playoff chances if Linus Ullmark is at his best, whether Sidney Crosby can lead the Penguins to a deep run, the Flyers' youth, and much more. Then, it’s the Friday Free For All! Justin and Jesse discuss UFC Fight Night in Winnipeg, then, they do a ‘who cannot win the Stanley Cup’ 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 →Raps' Keys in Round One + Stanley Cup Superlatives with Frank Seravalli
Apr 1600:49:51Tap to summarizeJustin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with NBA On Prime’s Eric Collins (6:33). They preview the Raptors' playoff matchup against the Cavaliers, and discuss how the two sides stack up against one another, if the Cavs have the strength to go all the way, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss their takeaways from the Leafs ' end-of-season media availability. Later, Frank Seravalli joins the show (28:15) on the final day of the NHL regular season. They discuss Rick Bowness' extension in Columbus, whether the Habs can come out of the East, his hottest award takes, 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 →Best Stanley Cup Matchups + Raps-Cavs Preview with Michael Grange
Apr 1501:14:19Tap to summarizeJustin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Dan Shulman ahead of the Jays matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. They discuss the thrilling back-and-forth series opener, what to expect from Dylan Cease with the chance for the Jays to win their second series of the year, Varland’s importance to the Jays, if Jeff Hoffman is in danger of losing the closing job for Toronto, and much more. Then, Ray Ferraro joins the show as the NHL regular season comes to a close. They discuss the Habs chances against the Lightning, if Utah should be slept on, the latest reporting out of the Leafs front office, and much more. Then, Michael Grange joins the show to preview the Raptors playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They discuss how the Raptors stack up against Cleveland, expectations for Scottie Barnes, 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 →NBA Playoff Preview with Kurt Helin
Apr 1400:49:55Tap to summarizeJustin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Joe Siddall (1:30) ahead of the Jays' series-opener in Milwaukee. They break down the two aces set to start in Kevin Gausman and Jacob Misiorowski, what we have seen from Vladdy early into the season, how the Brewers can find success against Toronto, Trey Yesavage set to make his final AAA Start before joining the Blue Jays, and more. Then, ahead of the NBA Play-Ins, NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin joins the show (25:55). They discuss which Play-In team has the potential to overtake their playoff opponent, if the Hornets are ready to take a step, the older teams entering the playoffs, if the Raptors have a chance against the Cavs, Harden’s legacy, 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 →NHL Final Week Preview with Jason Bukala
Apr 1300:49:29Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala. They discuss if Ovi played his final home game in the NHL, the nearing of the end of an era in the NHL, the playoff picture in the Atlantic, the young players making their NHL and playoff debuts, the Red Flag teams heading into the playoffs, if the Carolina Hurricanes are a legitimate playoff threat, the Norris Trophy candidates, Joe Bowen’s final home game, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through the biggest storylines in sports including Rory McIlroy defending his Masters title, the Raptors facing off against the Cavs in the first round of the playoffs, 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 →Jays/Twins Series Preview with Shi Davidi + Friday Free-For-All!
Apr 1000:49:58Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:00) live from the Ball Park ahead of the Jays series against the Twins. They discuss what to expect from the new Blue Jays pitcher, Patrick Corbin, the most concerning stats for Toronto so far this season, how the team can improve their issues with RISP, and much more. Then, it’s the Friday Free For All! Ailish and Justin go through the biggest storylines around the sports world, including what could be Ovi’s last matchup against Crosby, the Masters, Scott Oake set to retire after his final After Hours On HNIC, the NHL playoff spots and playoff positioning up for grabs, 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 →World Series Rematch Reflections + Raps Look to Avoid Play-In
Apr 900:49:53Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (1:22) following the World Series rematch between the Jays and Dodgers. They break down Vladdy’s start to the first year of a major contract extension with Toronto, the Red Sox's struggles to start the season, and much more. Then, Tim Reynolds joins the show (25:42) ahead of a pivotal Raptors matchup against the Miami Heat. They break down the weird season for Miami, how Darko Rajaković has fared this year as he looks for his 100th win as a Head Coach of the Raptors, NBA Awards and champion predictions, 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 →Jays Stumbling Out of the Gate + Masters Preview
Apr 700:49:57Tap to summarizeAilish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off with former Blue Jays and MLB Network analyst Kevin Kiermaier (1:04) after the Blue Jays' blowout loss to the LA Dodgers in their series-opener. They discuss the Jays' rocky start to the season, how they can bounce back, and his experience playing alongside Shohei Ohtani. Then, Dan Rapaport (26:01), host of Dan on Golf, stops by to tee up the Masters and discuss potential winners with the biggest storylines around them, Rory McIlroy's chances at repeating, and the Canadian's outlook at Augusta. 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 →World Series Rematch
Apr 600:49:54Tap to summarizeAhead of a World Series rematch between the Jays and Dodgers, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling (1:07). They break down Alejandro Kirk's injury timeline, what to take away from the first 10 days of the Blue Jays season, the importance of the World Series rematch, and much more! Then, Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times joins the show (25:20) to take a look at how the Dodgers have started the season, how the Dodgers will approach the series, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the Islanders making a coaching change with a handful of games left in the season, the teams left in the playoff hunt, 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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