The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with NHL insider Frank Seravalli (1:45). They kick things off discussing the Oilers' latest blowout and what it means for the defending Western Conference champs. They break down the differences between this and last year’s roster, whether they will ever address the goaltending position, what to make of the Leafs' softness, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the breaking news that the Blue Jays have signed Dylan Cease to a long-term contract. Jeff Blair joins the show (27:58) to break down the news, and Jon Morosi stops by (52:18) to discuss what comes next for the Jays' offseason. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the one Canadian team in a playoff spot at the American Thanksgiving mark, and discuss which teams could turn their seasons around. Then, ahead of the lone NHL matchup tonight between the Oilers and Stars, Dallas Stars Director of Player Personnel Rich Peverley joins the show (10:22). They discuss Mikko Rantanen's suspension, the team’s young talent, how the Olympics could affect a team like Dallas’ playoff race, Thomas Harley’s development, and much more. Later, Thomas Drance joins the show (26:38) to discuss the latest reporting out of Vancouver surrounding the Canucks willingness to trade veterans. They discuss the state of the current team, where it ranks among the worst in recent years, Quinn Hughes' future, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Joseph Casciaro (1:15) to tee up tonight’s Raptors game against the Cavs and discuss the team's hot start to the season. They discuss whether the Raps' play through their recent win streak is sustainable, if Darko Rajaković is a legitimate candidate for the Coach of the Year, the team's depth, and much more. Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (25:50) to discuss MLB free agency, the Jays' interest in Kyle Tucker, if Toronto could land a Japanese star this offseason, the Rangers and Mets blockbuster trade, and more. Ailish and Jesse wrap up with a look at a Blue Jays controversy in Japan.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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN's Ray Ferraro (1:23)! They discuss the changes we have seen both on and off the ice with Connor Bedard, how Bedard and Macklin Celebrini have been dominating the NHL this season, the similarities between Celebrini and Sidney Crosby, the Anaheim Ducks' youth, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin look at some of Team Canada’s Four Nations Players who may not crack the Olympic roster and draft their own lineup in the latest edition of the Friday-Free-For-All. They chat about whether Auston Matthews should be the Team USA Captain at the Olympics, the most irrelevant team in sports, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli. They discuss if the trade market is heating up around the NHL with the injuries plaguing contenders. They discuss which team will be the first to make a move, if the Oilers will make a move for a goaltender, if there is a coach on the hot seat, is Matthew Schaefer could really be on Canada’s Olympic team, and more. Then, they discuss the Olympic rink situation ahead of the Milan Olympics and if fans should be concerned, if McKenna’s start to his NCAA career is worrisome, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Devante Smith-Pelly (1:27) to tee up tonight’s contest between the Oilers and Capitals. They discuss Logan Thompson’s elite start to the season, what playing in the NHL as a teenager is like as young players like Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini dominate the league, the Habs' injuries, and much more. Then, they discuss the recent HHOF inductions, who he played alongside that he thinks will make it, if Alexander Ovechkin will be inducted as soon as he retires, and more. Later, with the PWHL coming to Sportsnet, Hailey Salvian joins the show (27:30) to tee up the season with the new expansion teams in Vancouver and Seattle, the top players who could be safe award bets, expectations for Sarah Fillier and the Sirens' season, how the Olympic year will impact the league, if the Frost can three-peat, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jody Shelley! They discuss Brad Treliving meeting with the media to discuss the Leafs struggles this season and how the locker room needs to respond, Toews return to the NHL and if the Jets are the best team in Canada, if the Canadiens can overcome their injuries and how close they are to being a legit contender, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing Treliving’s comments 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 affiliate.

Former NBA player and The Raptors Show's Matt Bonner (0:41) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to kick off the Monday edition. They discuss what's behind the Raptors' offensive surge to start the season, what's changed for them on the defensive side of the court, early impressions of rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, and Immanuel Quickley starting to bounce back from his slow start. Then, Ailish and Justin recap and share some takeaways from the weekend in sports, including the Leafs' playoff chances after a fifth straight loss, whether the Chiefs are in trouble after falling to .500, and the Mariners getting the first win of the MLB offseason by keeping Josh Naylor around Seattle.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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the Friday edition with Hockey Night in Canada's Ron MacLean (1:01). They get into the Leafs' early-season woes after suffering a fourth straight loss to the LA Kings, how Zach Hyman's return can stabilize the slow starting Oilers, John Tavares' case for Team Canada, and how he's preparing for the Grey Cup this weekend. Then, Ailish and Justin take a closer look at the Leafs' issues and consider whether they can turn it around. Finally, they open up the Friday Free-For-All and go around the sports world with their burning questions, including whether the Thunder set an NBA record for wins this season, what position the Blue Jays should prioritise in the offseason, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:15). They discuss his perception of the Leafs' sluggish start, Auston Matthews' play before his injury, whether Toronto could be sellers this season, and they debate potential fixes. Then, they discuss the hockey world losing a legend with Larry Brooks passing away. Later, ahead of the launch of his new show, Daniel Negreanu joins the show (25:40) to preview ‘Game Of Gold’ coming to Sportsnet this month, his NHL fandom, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss what they need to see from Auston Matthews for the Leafs to get back on track, if Anze Kopitar will finally score in Toronto, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the struggles for Canadian teams around the NHL early in the season and which teams' records match their play. Then, Sportsnet's Mark Spector joins the show (9:02) ahead of the Oilers visiting the Flyers. They break down what to expect on a big seven-game road trip, the goaltending landscape in Edmonton with Stuart Skinner struggling to make improvements, how Jack Roslovic has fit in with the Oilers, what Zach Hyman will bring when he returns, and much more. Later, Shi Davidi joins the show (33:00) live from the MLB GM meetings in Vegas. They discuss the Jays still being one of the hottest topics in Vegas, whether Toronto has become a more desirable destination following a World Series run, the latest buzz surrounding Bo Bichette and other top free agents on the market, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off ahead of the Raptors matchup against the struggling Brooklyn Nets tonight. They discuss how the Raptors have looked 10 games into the season with the team sitting at the .500 mark, discuss the teams NBA Cup pathways, how the Raps stars have looked and adjusted early on, and more. Then, they discuss John Schneider being up for the AL Manager of the Year Award set to be announced tonight and who could be the next big Toronto athlete to win hardware. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Tim Reynolds ahead of the Cavs matchup against the Heat. They discuss the Raptors' .500 start to the season, who the team’s best player is, the teams recipe for success, and much more. Then they discuss the Heat’s matchup against the leaders of the East, How Andrew Wiggins has adjusted to life in Miami, the Heat's home record, and much more. Then, they discuss the Spurs looking like they are taking the jump to the next level, Ja Morant’s potential outside of Memphis, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss tonight’s HHOF induction including Sportsnet’s Jennifer Botterill and her impact on the women’s game, and more. Then, they discuss who could be in the 2026 HHOF class. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank or Fiction with Frank Seravalli (0:55)! They discuss whether Ovi will be getting a retirement tour, the future of the Penguins with ownership changes, whether Nazem Kadri will be on a new team by the deadline, if the Leafs are a cup contender, and much more. Then, Maple Leafs Host Ryan Leslie joins the show (28:37)! They discuss his first impressions with stars such as Tavares, if the Olympics are a conversation in the Leafs locker room, Cowan’s first taste of the NHL, tee up the weekend's matchup against the Bruins, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Brandon Wile (0:55) as they discuss his experience covering a World Series-contending team and how the team celebrated advancing in each round. Then, they discuss the opening of free agency, predictions surrounding Bo Bichette’s future, the Jays' free agency checklist, and much more. Later, Pete Blackburn joins the show (26:10) ahead of the Leafs' HNIC matchup against the Boston Bruins on Saturday. They discuss how the rivalry has evolved between the two teams, Boston’s five-game win streak and what has contributed to their success, the Canadian Olympic jerseys, the youth movement in Anaheim, Ryan O’Reilly’s postgame comments last night, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the first hour of a three-hour special discussing Joseph Woll's return to the ice with the Marlies for a conditioning stint. Then, they react to Team Canada's recently released jerseys for the Olympics, project who won't be headed to Milan from Canada's 4 Nations roster, and discuss which Canadian players —like Macklin Celebrini, Mark Scheifele, Wyatt Johnston, Nick Suzuki and Connor Bedard— should make the Team Canada cut. Later, of the Basketball Feelings substack, Katie Heindl (30:50), stops by to discuss the Thunder picking up where they left off after winning an NBA title, early returns on Kevin Durant with the Rockets, the sustainability of the Lakers' hot start and RJ Barrett's role with the Raptors. Finally, she tees up the Raps' NBA Cup matchup against the Hawks.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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins' end-of-season media availabilities and their biggest takeaways. Then, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show (11:28) to discuss the Jays' offseason priorities, what Bo Bichette could get on the open market and what he is looking for, what to make of Shane Bieber taking a discount to stay in Canada for another year, and much more. Later, they discuss Atkins’ comments on Jeff Hoffman not being married to the closer role. Finally, they discuss Sid and Ovi set to face off tonight once again for the 99th time in their careers.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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Craig Simpson ahead of the Leafs hosting the Utah Mammoth for the first time. They discuss the Leafs start to the season, takeaways from the comeback win over the Penguins, Cowan being sent down to the AHL and how it will impact his development, and more. Then, following his report surrounding Shane Bieber electing to stay in Toronto, Jon Heyman joins the show. They discuss why this was an unexpected move from Bieber, if the Jays World Series run will help them attract top free agents, if Tucker and Alonso could be options for Toronto, the likelihood of Bo staying in Toronto, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic in the studio (1:01). They tee up a flurry of exciting hockey games on the network tonight and discuss how the Oilers have started the year. They break down Connor McDavid’s lack of goals, where Edmonton is getting its scoring from, the changing landscape of contracts around the NHL, how they handled their contracts this offseason and more. Then, they look through the first chunk of the season and discuss which teams have been the biggest surprises, the players who deserve to be on Canada’s Olympic roster, what has contributed to the Habs' success, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their free agent wish lists for the Blue Jays and recap a busy NFL trade deadline that saw the Jets send Quinnen Williams to the Cowboys and Sauce Gardner to the Colts for three first-round picks.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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing a disappointing weekend in Toronto. Then, Arden Zwelling joins the show to reflect on his season covering the Blue Jays, way the Jays built the team and the way they developed into a special group, what we can expect for Toronto this offseason and if Bo could stick with the Jays, what will change the most before next season’s opener, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin react to John Schneider being named as a finalist for the Manager of the Year award, if this was the best World Series in history, their perspectives of the game from being their live, 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.