The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and guest host Luke Gazdic begin this episode talking Blackhawks with TNT's Darren Pang. He shares what the Oilers are getting with Connor Murphy, the bright future in Chicago with more talent on the way, and the potential pieces on the move ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Next, Tarik El-Bashir (17:55) of Monumental Sports joins the show to check in on the Capitals. He weighs in on Washington's shopping list, Alex Ovechkin's longevity and incoming milestones, Tom Wilson's growth as a smart player, and more! Matt and Luke wrap up today's show with thoughts on the ideal stick flex, before taking a look around the league at some contenders with just over a quarter of the season left to play. 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.

Guest host Luke Gazdic joins Matt Marchese in-studio to take a trip around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The boys chat about Easton Cowan's playtime in Toronto, Connor Murphy's trade to Edmonton, what else to the Oilers are shopping for at the trade deadline. Friedge also weighs in on Nic Roy's trade value, the latest on Elias Pettersson, Tyler Myers, Kent Johnson and Charlie Coyle, as well as the front runners for the Norris Trophy this season. 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.

Matt Marchese rides solo on today's show and recaps a busy weekend in the NHL. Thomas Hickey (04:42), former NHL forward and Islanders analyst, joins to discuss Matthew Schaefer's electric rookie season, how he's been able to maintain his hot start, and the positive impact he's had around the organization. The pair also take some time to chat about the Maple Leafs' outlook with Auston Matthews at the helm, Travis Sanheim's ceiling in Philly, and the other Flyers on the roster with extra upside. After a Mike Futa-less edition of the "Futa Five" (26:30), Matt welcomes Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (31:51) to the show! He weighs in on Jordan Binnington's value ahead of the deadline, what's left for the Wild to do after acquiring Quinn Hughes, the Canadiens' array of assets in the cupboard, and the teams to watch as Friday's deadline nears. Later, Cobe Bagley (55:41) of KSL Sports Utah wraps up today's show with thoughts on the Mammoth's interest in Robert Thomas, the other names on the team's radar, what's next for Nick Schmaltz, and Salt Lake City's growth as a hockey city. 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.

Matt Marchese and Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, get you set ahead with everything you need ahead of Friday's trade deadline. They begin with a discussion about Robert Thomas' market and the teams interested, how the Canadiens are preparing for March 6th, and the latest surrounding the Maple Leafs and Auston Matthews. Friedge also touches on the Sabres' roster needs, the latest controversial goaltender interference call, the centres to watch on the market, and what the Oilers are targeting. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with five things they're looking forward to this weekend in the NHL on the "Futa Five". Next, Jonathan Davis (16:12) of NHL Network Radio discusses what's next for the Kings' following back-to-back losses out of the Olympic break and the players potentially on the trade block, before taking a look around the rest of Pacific Division. Later, Corey Masisak (42:50) of the Denver Post checks in on Avalanche's roster needs ahead of the trade deadline, how the team's Olympic participants are settling back in, the state of Colorado's goaltending, 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa talk with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, after a busy night in the league. They begin with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' ugly back-to-back in Florida and the Kings' struggles since the Olympic break, before getting into the issues within the trade market with more sellers than buyers. Friedge also touches on the Oilers' scoring surge in L.A., Seattle and Nashville's viability as destinations come March 6th, Auston Matthews' future in Toronto amidst a down year, and the latest on Tyler Myers. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show chatting with Panthers insider George Richards! The trio to discuss Florida's shorthanded lineup, the decisions on the table heading into the trade deadline, Aleksander Barkov's charitable work for the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and tonight's gold medal celebrations at Amerant Bank Arena. Thomas Drance (17:35), senior writer at The Athletic and host of Canucks Talk, chats about Tyler Myers healthy scratch, the Canucks outlook ahead of March 6th, and the names to watch in the 2026 NHL Draft. Matt and Mike wrap up today's show by responding to your "Hockey Hotline" calls and texts (45:18)! 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the program with a look back on last night's return to NHL action with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge weighs in on the Maple Leafs' lacklustre effort against the Lightning, what's ahead for Brad Treliving, and how the team will manage Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton ahead of the trade deadline. The boys also touch on the Oilers' 6-5 loss to the Ducks, who will get the start in goal tonight, the Blues' array of trade pieces, and the Kings' defensive collapse last night at home. They wrap with thoughts on Tyler Myers sitting out for "roster management purposes" and the teams in the mix to acquire him. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa chat with Sportsnet's Eric Francis about the Flames' major trade pieces. They weigh in on Blake Coleman, Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar's value, what's next for Yegor Sharangovich, and Calgary's outlook amidst a rebuilding year. Next, Brent Wallace (18:58) of the Coming in Hot podcast joins the boys to chat about his recently launched hot sauce, before diving into the state of the Senators. He discusses how Brady Tkachuk and Jake Sanderson can reacclimate themselves with the team, how Ottawa is positioned heading into the deadline, and the roster's biggest needs. Sportsnet's Eric Engels (48:00) wraps up today's show with thoughts on Juraj Slafkovský's stellar Olympic tournament, the Canadiens trade options, Jordan Binnington's potential fit, and 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They begin with thoughts on Sidney Crosby's injury sustained from the Olympics and his subsequent trip to the injury reserve, before diving into the most intriguing teams heading into the trade deadline. Friedge also shares an update on talks between the Sabres and Alex Tuch, what's ahead for Blue Jackets as they prepare for their playoff push, and who's in charge of the Predators' deadline decisions. The boys wrap up with a look at the biggest surprises on the trade board so far and Robert Thomas' market value. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector to reflect on Connor McDavid's Olympic performance as he returns to the Oilers. The boys touch on Edmonton's addition of Paul Coffey to the coaching staff, the team's needs ahead of the trade deadline, and their outlook down the stretch of the season. Next, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (19:45) checks in on the Winnipeg Jets as they gear up for tomorrow's clash against the Canucks. He touches on his experience in Milano Cortina, Connor Hellebuyck's elite performance throughout the tournament, Jonathan Toews' outlook beyond this season, and more! Sportsnet's Anna Dua (47:46) wraps up today's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' crucial next three games, the latest updates from the practice rink, if Auston Matthews can build on his Olympic success, and Bobby McMann's future with the club. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Tuesday's show with thoughts on Colorado's trade for Brett Kulak in exchange for Samuel Girard, along with the discourse surrounding Team USA's visit to the White House. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the guys to share his experience in Milano Cortina over the past couple weeks, before weighing in on the Kulak-Girard swap. They also dive into Jordan Binnington's rising stock, what's ahead for Robert Thomas, and which teams are primed to be active ahead of next week's trade deadline. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin Monday's show breaking down Team USA's victory in Sunday's Olympic hockey final, capped off by a Quinn Hughes overtime winner. Mike Grinnell (28:44) of Spittin' Chiclets joins the boys to parse through USA's win, the broader impact of the victory, and the team's touching celebration to honour Johnny Gaudreau. Later, former NHL and Team USA player, Bobby Ryan (52:13) weighs in on what it's like in the room during high-pressure Olympic moments, the players that swung the final, and the positives this will do for future generations of American hockey players. Finally, Sportsnet's Ken Reid (01:24:00) shares his takeaways from the gold medal game and thoughts on the 3-on-3 overtime, before highlighting Team Canada's strong performance despite the loss. 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.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa live from Milano Cortina! Friedge discusses on the emotional rollercoaster that was Canada's semi-final victory over Finland, the discourse surrounding the officiating in the elimination rounds, and how long it will take Jon Cooper to deploy his "nuclear line" during Sunday's final. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's program with their eyes glued to the screen watching the final moments of Canada's semi-final against Finland. Following Nathan MacKinnon's game-winning goal late in the third, the boys collectively exhale and look back on all the action with Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic (29:55). Gaz shares his semi-final experience, highlights the moments that made the difference for Canada, and sets up this weekend's final. Later, Matt and Mike offer more Olympic thoughts and send you into the weekend with another edition of 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Kevin Bieksa, former NHL defenceman and Sportsnet analyst, to further break down Canada's quarterfinal against Czechia. He dives into the difference makers on Canada's squad, the strength of Team USA, and what to expect during tomorrow's clash against Finland. Shane O'Brien (19:45), former NHLer and host of the Missin' Curfew podcast, shares his reaction to Mitch Marner's OT heroics and looks ahead to Canada's path to the gold medal game. Matt and Mike wrap up today's show with thoughts on the final rounds of the tournament, along with some early NHL trade deadline questions. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show getting set for the women's gold medal game between Canada and USA alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge shares his reaction to Canada's 4-3 comeback over Czechia, the emotions throughout the third period and overtime, and the injury concerns up and down the lineup. The boys also touch on the adjustment period once NHL action resumes, Slovakia's run to semi-finals, the strength of USA's defensive core, and Jordan Binnington's performance under 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa hit the airwaves as Canada and Czechia's quarterfinal matchup heads to overtime in Milano Cortina. After some tense moments, the boys celebrate Mitch Marner's game-winner alongside Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (29:26)! The trio chat about the moments that solidified Team Canada advancing to the semi-finals, the road ahead as the rest of the round continues to shake out, the impact of Sidney Crosby's injury, and how Jon Cooper might juggle the lines. Later on, Ottawa Senators Head Coach Travis Green (50:13) stops by to discuss how his team is approaching the Olympic break, the variety of emotions from his coaching staff watching Canada's quarterfinal, and much more! Sportsnet's David Amber (01:16:37) wraps up today's show taking us through the nerves of today's game, Marner's patient approach on his overtime winner, Macklin Celebrini's fit on Canada's top line, and what to expect heading into the next round.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, live from Milano Cortina. Friedge shares the latest news from Team Canada's practice and offers an update on Sam Bennett and Nathan MacKinnon who did not skate. The boys also touch on the French Ice Hockey Federation banning Pierre Crinon for the rest of the tournament following his fight with Tom Wilson, before getting into Czechia's adjustments ahead of their quarterfinal matchup against Canada.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with thoughts on this morning's ongoing Czechia vs. Denmark game to set up a quarterfinals matchup with Canada. Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (03:53) checks in with thoughts on the tournament so far and the Canadians' outlook as they look to capture the Gold. Later, Matt and Mike touch on some recent results from both the men's and women's side of the bracket, before Rob Blake (50:35), Olympic Gold Medallist, Stanley Cup champion, and Hockey Hall of Famer, stops by! Rob looks back on his experience at the Winter Games, discusses his time in at the helm in Los Angeles, and shares some stories from his time in the NHL.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.