The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Flyers president of hockey operations Keith Jones to evaluate the first 20 games in Philly. He gets into Travis Sanheim's growth, Matvei Michkov developing ahead of schedule despite some early healthy scratches and more. Then, former NHL scout Jason Bukala (19:45) goes in-studio to weigh in on Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies on Wednesday, the Wild's strong start, Stuart Skinner & Linus Ullmark's struggles, and he sticks around for a weekend preview with the Futa Five! Finally, Matt and Mike look at Darnell Nurse's comments on Ryan Reaves as he returns to the ice.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 Friday's episode discussing the Alex Ovechkin's fractured fibula and the Flames' statement win over the Rangers, before being joined by noted "Swiftie", Sportsnet's own Elliotte Friedman! They begin with a look at Dustin Wolf's performance in goal on Thursday night, the keys to Calgary's red-hot start, and Peter Laviolette's trend of slumping in his second year with a new team. Later, Elliotte shares insight into how the Golden Knights' trio of early signings this season could correlate with Jack Eichel's next contract, why the Rangers have stumbled out of the gates in 2024, and Jordan Binnington's case to crack Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster. The trio wrap up the program with some final thoughts on Joe Thornton's jersey retirement Saturday night in San Jose and Ovi's timeline to return. 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 The FAN Hockey Show by recapping Zach Whitecloud's hit on Matthew Knies and providing a summary of last night's schedule of games. Next, Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua (18:19) returns for her weekly hit to cover her time in Utah, how the new team mood feels, and the city's hockey progress. Next, they talk about her reaction to Alex Ovechkin's injury, whether he still has a chance to break the all-time scoring record, her thoughts on the controversial hit on Matthew Knies, and whether Chris Tanev will play for Team Canada in the 4-Nations Face-off. Finally, Reporter of the NHL Network and WWE, Jackie Redmond (49:13), joins the boys to discuss which WWE superstars are secretly hockey fans and her favourite players and goalies to watch in the NHL right now.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa review Zach Whitecloud's controversial hit on Matthew Knies before welcoming in 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman. He weighs in on the hit, the officials' process in calling major penalties, and the trend of NHL players not expecting big hits. Then, they get into Jim Montgomery's dismissal in Boston, the Bruins' identity moving forward and Brad Marchand's progress on his extension negotiations. Later, they chat about whether the Hurricanes will look for a trade with Frederik Andersen heading for surgery and where the Leafs fit into the selling side of the goalie market.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 the show with Jimmy Murphy of The Sick Podcast to take a look at the Boston Bruins firing Jim Montgomery, how the team was constructed under him, if a change in the front office is on the horizon and what the future holds for the current roster. (6:13) Then, Toronto Sceptres' Captain Blayre Turnbull stops by ahead of their first game of the 2024-25 season to chat about the PWHL's second year, growing rivalries between the players and teams, and the league initiative to showcase regular season games across Canada and the U.S. (29:28) Afterwards, Carolina Hurricanes special advisor Justin Williams joins the guys to discuss the chemistry that's grown in the locker room after a overhaul in personnel, what head coach Rod Brind'Amour has instilled onto his roster, and how Alexander Ovechkin has transcended the game of hockey. (51:35) Finally, Matt and Mike look back at the Winnipeg Jets downing the defending Stanley Cup Champions and Linus Ullmark's struggling against the Edmonton Oilers.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show, joined by Elliotte Friedman, to discuss Craig Berube's update on Auston Matthews, whether this is cause for concern for Leafs fans, and when he will return. Next, the boys discuss how Alex Ovechkin's knee injury will shorten his season and whether he can maintain his goal-scoring streak despite his setback (29:07). Later, Matt and Mike discuss the Boston Bruins' disconnect and whether Bruins fans should panic. Next, the boys talk about last night's games before being joined by the Vancouver Canucks Announcer Brendan Batchelor (49:50) to talk about the state of the Canucks, Thatcher Demko's likely return to the lineup, and how the team will respond to the unexpected announcement of JT Miller's leave of absence. Finally, the boys are joined by Anson Carter (1:17:49) from The NHL on TNT to analyze the state of the Bruins, whether they can recover from their struggles, and whether they require a culture change.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by revisiting the 'Futa Five' and delving deeper into Ryan Reaves' suspension. Next, Montreal Canadiens Analyst PJ Stock (19:46) joins the show to give his take on Darnell Nurse being ruled out for 5-10 games, what the mindset is playing against an enforcer, how the Montreal Canadiens should approach their re-build, and whether Martin St. Louis is the right fit to fix the team's lack of work ethic. Finally, the guys react to the awaited debut of Yaroslav Askarov tonight against the Detroit Red Wings and recap a slate of weekend games (48:55).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.

Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to talk about Alex Ovechkin's strong game Sunday night and what's rekindled his goal-scoring streak. The boys then talk about Ryan Reaves' hit on Darnell Nurse, whether his suspension is justified, and whether it compares to previous suspensions in the league. Finally, they address the NHL's prospective addition to the salary cap and the likelihood of it happening.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill to chat about the challenges of carrying over the success from season to season, where he thinks he needs to improve the roster, how many games in does he have a clear assessment of his team, Matt Duchene re-signing with the Stars, the gamble on acquiring new players affecting the locker room, and his reflection on Pavel Datsyuk entering the Hockey Hall of Fame. (0:39) Then, Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic shares his thoughts on Connor McDavid's 1000-point milestone, Cody Ceci's potential return and fit with the Edmonton Oilers, lack of consistency on the blueline and in net, the mental mindset of expecting to get into a fight before a hockey game and how will Evander Kane slot back on the bottom six. (28:15) Afterwards, Matt and Mike go through The Futa Five including the Toronto Maple Leafs taking on McDavid and the Oilers on Saturday Night. (1:17:05) 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.

32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about Brayden McNabb nearing an extension with the Vegas Golden Knights, Connor McDavid's milestone hitting 1000 points and where he could potentially end up finishing with by the time his career is over, how many players would be available on the trade market by Kyle Dubas on the Pittsburgh Penguins including Erik Karlsson, and Jamie Benn receiving a 2-minute minor for his hit on Brandon Carlo. (22:04) 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 Hockey Night in Canada's Kelly Hrudey to chat about what has powered the Calgary Flames' surprising start, if Dustin Wolf is ready to increase his workload behind the net, whether the front office feels they need to grow with the current group of players, Matt Coronato carving a role on the Flames, and as a former goalie who he thinks will slot in Team Canada's net for the 4 Nations Face-Off. (0:19) Then, CEO of Hockey Operations for the Edmonton Oilers Jeff Jackson stops by to chat about his team's performance through the quarter mark, losing Connor McDavid for a brief period, managing Stanley Cup Final expectations, how Kris Knoblauch has benefited from his first full training camp, McDavid's evolution as a leader, and his transitions between being a player agent and working in the front office. (18:30) Afterwards, Matt and Mike preview the Thursday slate of games including New Jersey Devils vs. Florida Panthers.  (1:08:14) 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 in-studio with 32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman to chat about the controversial disallowed goals for Toronto Maple Leafs' Steven Lorentz and Matthew Knies, if John Tavares' strong performance this season is fueled by not wearing the 'C' on his sweater, Mitch Marner playing for his next contract, Buffalo Sabres' goaltending situation, expected teams to make trades, teams playing back-to-backs against the same opponent, and who is the Hart Trophy favourite a quarter way into the NHL season.  (31:31) 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.

On this episode of The FAN Hockey Show, Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin by recapping last night’s NHL action, before Sportsnet’s Ray Ferraro joins the show to discuss the New Jersey Devils changing play styles, as well as what the length of a rebuild looks like in the league today. (9:01) Then, Matt and Mike dive into the Canucks’ success to start the season following their win over the Flames, with starting goalie Thatcher Demko back at practice for Vancouver. They also break down the Oilers victory against the Islanders in Edmonton, and the surging Jets beating the Rangers at MSG. Later, Anna Dua joins the show to recap the Senators’ impressive win over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena last night, and where Ottawa is headed this season. (50:05) Then, they preview the Leafs and Capitals tonight in Washington, and what Toronto needs to do to bounce back. Then, they give out their quarter-season awards, which include a few clean sweeps from the group. Finally, Matt and Mike talk about the change in coaching styles in today’s game, and preview the matchups in the NHL tonight.  (1:39:52) 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.

32 Thoughts' Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the GM meetings in Toronto, including questions about the new decentralized draft and concerns relating to officiating. Then, he shares his thoughts on the Hockey  Hall of Fame Ceremony last night and the speeches from the new inductees. The guys also look ahead to the Class of 2025, and who should be inducted next. Then, they recap the Calgary Flames' win over the L.A. Kings on Monday Night Hockey and the season-ending injury to Anthony Mantha. Finally, Elliotte gives his take on where the Penguins are headed following their disastrous loss to the Stars in Pittsburgh.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 reflect on their night at the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The Athletic’s Josh Yohe (11:14) joins the show to break down the continued struggles of the Pittsburgh Penguins following their 7-1 loss at home to the Stars, and the questions that remain in the organization. Then, the guys look at the slate of games in the NHL tonight, highlighting the Battle of Ontario as the Leafs host the Senators, and the Rangers taking on the Jets at MSG. Later, CHL President Dan MacKenzie (55:27) joins the show to discuss the NCAA’s agreement with the CHL and the positive impact it will have on the league, as well as teeing up the upcoming CHL-USA Prospects Challenge taking place in London and Oshawa.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 The FAN Hockey Show with a preview of the upcoming NHL action on Hockey Hall of Fame Induction night, including the Flames hosting the L.A. Kings in Calgary. Then, they recap the top stories from this weekend's action by going through the Futa Five. Later,  former NHL official Tim Peel (19:10) joins the show to discuss some of the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class including Jeremy Roenick, Pavel Datsyuk, and Shea Weber. Finally, the guys pay tribute to the history of the game, break down the latest injury news to Mark Stone ahead of their matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes, and update Ovie’s chase for the goal-scoring record following his two tallies against the Blues.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 of 32 Thoughts to break down Max Pacioretty's injury as he heads to IR and why the Maple Leafs have been better without Auston Matthews in the lineup. Then, they highlight the depth of the Winnipeg Jets showing throughout their record-setting start to the season, Connor Hellebuyck’s dominance and their Stanley Cup chances. Later, they dive into the Tristan Jarry situation in Pittsburgh after he was recalled on Monday, as well as the condition of the goaltending position in Anaheim and Buffalo. They also take a look at potential trade candidates on defence, and whether they could be on the move this season. Finally, the guys examine Florida’s decision to start three forwards in overtime, the latest news on Shane Pinto, and Dante Fabbro getting claimed by Columbus. 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 start the FAN Hockey Show with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukula, as they break down what’s wrong with the Pittsburgh Penguins ahead of their matchup with the Washington Capitals. They also take a look at the Winnipeg Jets impressive start to the season, and check in with the struggling Predators and Bruins. Later, Shane Malloy (33:39) joins the show to discuss the details around the NCAA's recent decision to open up college hockey eligibility to Canadian Hockey League players, and the effects it could have on the game at the junior level. Matt and Mike round out the show with the Futa Five, looking ahead to their most anticipated matchups of the weekend in the NHL (51:44).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.

Matt Marchese and Michael Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts to discuss Tanner Jeannot’s hit on Brock Boeser, and if a suspension could be coming. Then, they discuss the future of the Pittsburgh Penguins amidst their struggling season, and if Mike Sullivan could be a candidate to coach elsewhere. Elliotte then gives an update on Auston Matthews' status and if he will play at all this weekend. Later, they preview the matchup between former teammates Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman on Saturday night, and dive into the goaltending situation in Buffalo with Devon Levi. Finally, the guys talk about the difficulties in navigating the salary cap when trying to make additions later in the season, and Elliotte provides an injury update on Thatcher Demko 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Florida Panthers Analyst Ed Jovanovski, who discusses the Panthers' performance without Barkov and Tkachuk, Anton Lundell's effect, and if Sam Bennett will take a team-friendly contract to stay in Florida. Next, Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua (16:21) joins the show to examine the Toronto Maple Leafs' play without Auston Matthews, whether the Leafs have established a team identity, and if their powerplay can heat up after a big win against Boston on Tuesday. They later then discuss their top team tier list, whether the Carolina Hurricanes can get back on the list, and whether Cale Makar can lead the league in scoring. The guys wrap up the show previewing tonight’s scheduled games (52:49).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.