About this episode
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into a new episode of The FAN Hockey Show looking back on a busy night in the NHL with 12 games in action. Pierre McGuire (5:58), former NHL executive, coach, and current host The Eye Test podcast, shares his thoughts on how to construct Team Canada's roster ahead of the 2026 Olympics. The trio also chat about Sidney Crosby's uncertain future in Pittsburgh, the aftermath of the Mikko Rantanen trade, Brad Marchand's value on the trade market, and how the Maple Leafs can fill the void left by Chris Tanev's injury. Next, Matt and Mike chat about how teams gauge players' performances before the trade deadline and Connor Hellebuyck's historic pace this season. Jason Bukala (49:50), former NHL executive and current Sportsnet analyst, stops by the studio for the entire second hour! They discuss the state of the Oilers amidst the team's four-game slide, the importance of the Flames' six-game road trip, and why now is the time for the Jets to go all-in, before digging in on the 2025 NHL Draft class. Later, Jason shares his view on the Hurricanes' Rantanen dilemma, how the Stars are positioned ahead of March 7th, and the Capitals' strong prospect pool. 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.