Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's Free Agency Special on The FAN Hockey Show with the latest on Zach Werenski. After sorting through this morning's trades of Mavrik Bourque to Nashville and Nick Robertson to Pittsburgh, the boys make their picks for where the top free agents on the board will land. After the break (31:15), the boys break down Radko Gudas' six-year extension with the Panthers, the Flyers' five-year deal with netminder Dan Vladar, and Ivan Demidov's eight-year contract in Montreal. Later (51:30), the free agency floodgates officially open as Matt and Mike sort through the breaking news. They touch on Eetu Luostarinen's deal with the Panthers, Nico Hischier's extension in New Jersey, Jaden Schwartz' move to Colorado, the Kings' addition of Mats Zuccarello, Mason Marchment's long-term deal in San Jose, the Maple Leafs' talks with Colton Sissons, and much more!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with a look back on all the action from the first 24 hours of free agency. Jason Bukala (06:56), Sportsnet NHL analyst and Pro Hockey Group founder, joins the boys to share which Canadian team most impressed him on July 1st. Bukala also breaks down John Chayka's busy day in Toronto, the Oilers trending up after shedding Darnell Nurse's contract, Winnipeg's acquisition of Mario Ferraro, and more! Later (35:32), Matt and Mike open up the "Hockey Hotline" to respond to your calls and texts. After the break, NHL Network analyst E.J. Hradek (50:28) shares which team stood out most to him following yesterday's frenzy of free agent signings. E.J. also chats about the Devils tendering an offer sheet for Barrett Hayton, John Carlson's two-year deal with the Lightning, the state of the Rangers, potential landing spots for Dylan Larkin, and more! Finally, certified drug and alcohol counsellor Michael "Sully" Sullivan (01:17:50) discusses his career journey and how he first got involved in counselling professional athletes, while sharing some stores from along the way.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off the season finale of The FAN Hockey Show with the latest news starting with Jakub Dobeš' extension in Montreal. They weigh in on where Anthony Mantha and Patrick Kane might land, as well as how the Maple Leafs' new-look roster is coming together, before diving into the final Futa Five heading into the summer. Next, Ryan McDonell (28:50), also known as "Michaels" on the TV show Shoresy, joins the boys to share how the show comes together behind the scenes. Later, Dr. Alicia Naser (50:22), behavioral sports psychologist, stops by to discuss how athletes approach the off-season and the challenges of young players on different timelines. Finally, Producer Mike Gentile (01:17:22) joins the boys for a final edition of The Candy Jar!

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Michael Traikos (00:00), managing editor with The Hockey News, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the most interesting teams ahead of July 1st, what's next for Anthony Mantha, and the Eastern Conference hierarchy after Florida's busy off-season. After the break (18:13), Matt and Mike talk about the Panthers' speed concerns, the teams they're watching closely, and the offer sheets potentially on the horizon. Finally, Brian Lawton (44:06), former NHL player, agent and executive, joins the boys to share what it's like being part of the arbitration process, his thoughts on the new-look Panthers, and his big winner of the off-season so far.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They discuss the Panthers' talks to acquire goaltender Jacob Markström from the Devils, Florida continuing to add to their physical lineup with yesterday's addition of Radko Gudas, and the latest on Erik Karlsson and Alexander Nikishin. Friedge also looks into where Sergei Bobrovsky might land and what's next for Rasmus Andersson, before news breaks of the Markström trade going through. The boys wrap up with a look at the big names remaining on the market and the biggest surprises of players who were not qualified.

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The FAN Hockey Show with Matt Marchese and Mike Futa rolls on with more on from NHL Draft weekend. Sam Cosentino (18:03), Sportsnet analyst and NHL Draft panelist, shares what it was like being part of the coverage this weekend. Sam breaks down the Sabres' selection of Daxon Rudolph at fourth overall, the upside of Viggo Björck in Winnipeg, the Sharks' big win, the biggest surprises down the board, the Blues' trade for Mason McTavish, and more! Later, Aaron Portzline (47:01), Blue Jackets reporter for The Athletic, joins the show to discuss the latest on Zach Werenski's market and his future in Columbus, while also looking ahead to what's next for Adam Fantill and Denton Mateychuk.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this week alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The boys break down the top storylines from the NHL Draft, look into the Hurricanes acquisition of John Carlson, and report on the breaking news of Brendan Gallagher's trade to the Canucks. Friedge also forecasts what's ahead on the open market, the offer sheet rumblings around the league, and who's in line for major extensions. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Sergei Bobrovsky's future in Florida, what's next for Adin Hill, and the latest on Darnell Nurse, Dylan Larkin and Zach Werenski.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Jason "Buffalo" Bukala, Sportsnet analyst and Pro Hockey Group founder, live from the NHL Draft! He discusses the names down the draft board that he's keeping an eye on, where Viggo Björck will land, who says no in a hypothetical Zach Werenski for Matthew Knies swap, Jason Robertson turning down the Kraken, and Canucks' big decision at third overall. Former NHLer and Hockey Night in Canada analyst Luke Gazdic (16:31) stops by the studio for the final hour of the week! They get into tonight's NHL Draft, Mike Babcock's introduction in Edmonton, and what's ahead for the Maple Leafs this summer. Later, news breaks of Toronto trading Samuel Ersson to the Senators, as well as the Avalanche extending Brent Burns and Brett Kulak, before the guys wrap up with their favourite trades of the week.

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