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The FAN Hockey Show

The FAN Hockey Show

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Sportsnet's Matt Marchese and former L.A Kings executive Mike Futa take you around the league on Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national hockey show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Get your opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman!Rogers Sports & Media Hockey
Episodes
  • The Great Data Debate, Coaching Philosophies & Flyers' Final Push
    Apr 1 2026

    Matt Marchese returns alongside Mike Futa to break down the latest news from the NHL. They share thoughts on the Golden Knights' hiring John Tortorella and the Maple Leafs' GM search following MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference, and project how different the Eastern Conference playoff picture might look next season. Shane O'Brien (27:24), former NHLer and co-host of Missin' Curfew, joins the boys to discuss what it was like playing for Rick Bowness and John Tortorella during his time in the league, along with Toronto's "data-driven" approach in their front office. Later, former NHL head coach Pete DeBoer (49:55) stops by to share some stories and experiences from behind the bench, before discussing the challenge of balancing data and the eye-test. Finally, Flyers radio analyst Todd Fedoruk (01:21:32) explains what's behind Philly's success post-Olympic break and sets the stage for the final eight games of the team's playoff push.

    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.

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Habs Heights, Jets Future + Keith Pelley's Message to Toronto
    Mar 31 2026

    Guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Eric Engels, Sportsnet senior columnist. Eric breaks down the success factors behind the Canadiens' five-game win streak, the team's best option in goal moving forward, and what to expect in the final stretch before the postseason. Later, Justin and Mike further discuss Brad Treliving's dismissal as GM in Toronto and identify what the Maple Leafs should be looking for in a successor. After the break, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe (34:30) reflects on the Winnipeg Jets' underwhelming season with thoughts on the team's core, bright spots for the future, and roster needs to address over the summer. Later, we join MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference (48:00) to address media following the Leafs' front office changes, before Justin and Mike break it all down. Finally, Sportsnet's Luke Fox (01:27:42) shares his takeaways from Pelley's media availability including the team's direction for the future and what qualities should be sought out in new leadership.

    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.

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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Treliving Out in Toronto
    Mar 31 2026

    Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa in-studio to react to Brad Treliving's dismissal as Maple Leafs GM. They dive into the timing of the front office change, the series of events that led to Treliving's firing, and how the team might approach looking for a replacement. Friedge also investigates if Toronto would consider splitting the role in two, the distribution of power within the Leafs front office, and some potential candidates to take the reigns. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Macklin Celebrini reaching 100 points.

    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.

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    49 mins
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