The FAN Hockey Show

1h ago

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with an official ruling on Matt's injury from Ken Reid and the Sportsnet Department of Player Safety, before diving into the "Futa Five" for this weekend! Jason Bukala (17:51), former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Matt and Mike for a look back on the Quinn Hughes trade and a break down of the Canucks’ return. Then, they chat about what the Flames should be looking for in a Rasmus Andersson deal, which NHL teams face the biggest roster-construction challenges, and the most common mistakes organizations make in developing talent. The trio wrap up with a look at this week's heavyweight tilts in "Friday Fights". 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.

3h ago

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' lacklustre effort last night in Washington, Macklin Celebrini's beautiful assist, and Connor McDavid's eight-game point streak. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , weighs in on the troubling trajectory in Toronto, what's on the table for this group, the team's concerning compete level, and the bright spots on the roster. Later, Friedge chats about Jakob Chychrun's two-goal night, his case to join Team Canada, Tristan Jarry's unfortunate injury, and the Oilers' play since trading away Stuart Skinner. 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.

1d ago

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open up The FAN Hockey Show mailbag to respond to your messages and "Hockey Hotline" calls! Later on, Justin Williams (08:37), three-time Stanley Cup champion and Special Advisor to the GM in Carolina, stops by to chat about the 20-year reunion of the Hurricanes' 2006 Stanley Cup Win! "Mr. Game 7" also shares his take on the 'Canes current winning formula as they sit atop of the Metropolitan Division, along with how to manage the team's three netminders. Matt and Mike wrap up with thoughts on some headlines around the NHL while responding to more of your calls and texts! 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.

1d ago

Matt Marchese shares how he got injured this morning with his co-host Mike Futa, before Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts , joins the conversation to pile on. They shift to hockey talk for a moment to discuss Jordan Binnington's case to start in goal for Team Canada following last night's shutout, before Friedge visits the studio to see Matt's injury in-person! The boys also check in on the struggling Jets, the sustainability of the Ducks and Sharks, the strength of the Central Division, and how to manage three goaltenders on a roster. They wrap up with some Olympic roster thoughts, before debating which Canadian team is facing the most pressure. 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.

2d ago

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined off the top by Tyler Toffoli, forward for the San Jose Sharks. Tyler reflects on notching his 300th career goal last night, before getting into the progress made by the Sharks, the rapid development of the young players on the roster, and what he brings to the group as a veteran. Later, former NHL forward and current Flyers broadcaster, Todd Fedoruk (30:17) shares his view on the team culture in Philly, the energy Trevor Zegras has injected into the lineup, and the impact other former players have had on the organization. Next up, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (50:15) joins the guys to give out some Christmas gifts to each Canadian NHL team! Matt and Mike wrap up with more thoughts on Quinn Hughes' trade to Minnesota and the aftermath in Vancouver. 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.

3d ago

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts . The trio dive into the changes in Buffalo with Jarmo Kekäläinen taking the reigns of the organization, the value of re-signing New York native Alex Tuch, and what to expect as the team enters a new era. Friedge wraps up with a look at who's returning from injury tonight in the NHL, before weighing in on Connor Bedard's Olympic candidacy after being sidelined with an injury and Mikko Rantanen's collision with Darcy Kuemper. 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.

3d ago

Matt Marchese returns from the IR alongside two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to share his thoughts on GM Kevyn Adams' dismissal in Buffalo and Jarmo Kekäläinen's job ahead. Sportsnet's Gene Principe (11:49) stops by to draws some parallels between the Sabres and the Oilers ten years ago, before focusing in on Edmonton's current situation with a new netminder between the pipes. He discusses the early returns from Tristan Jarry, what they'll miss in Brett Kulak's departure, and what to expect in tonight's clash against familiar face Stuart Skinner and the Penguins. Later, Mike Harrington (31:26) of The Buffalo News dives deeper into the Sabres' new GM Kekäläinen including the potential moves on the horizon and the breath of fresh air he brings to the organization. Later, NHL Agent Pat Brisson (50:00) takes us behind the scenes of how his client Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild. 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.

4d ago

Guest host Gord Stellick and Mike Futa take a look at the spiraling Toronto Maple Leafs, before continuing the Quinn Hughes discourse alongside Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (09:13)! They dive into the trade from Vancouver's point of view including how Canucks fans are viewing the deal, the quality of the return, and how the organization moves on from here. Next up, The Athletic's Joe Smith (18:07) examines the deal from Minnesota's side of ledger with thoughts on the appeal of the Wild to sign Hughes long-term and the upside of each of the players the Canucks received. Gord and Mike wrap up today's show with a look back on the five stories they were watching closely last weekend on the "Futa Five". 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.