Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look ahead to this weekend's NHL action with five storylines their watching closely on the "Futa Five". Brent Wallace (12:40) of the Locked on Sens podcast shares the latest room Ottawa including the team's injury concerns down the stretch, how Brady Tkachuk has changed as a player this season, and Travis Green's impact behind the bench. Jonathan Davis (38:30) VSiN NHL betting analyst, checks in on Macklin Celebrini's Hart Trophy case as the Sharks sit in a playoff spot, what's behind the Kings' downfall this year, and how the Ducks project heading into the postseason.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's episode battling the phonelines to catch up with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They chat about Cole Caufield's scoring pace this season as he closes in on 50 goals, the daunting Atlantic Division heading into the postseason, and Travis Green's presence in the Senators' room. Friedge also weighs in on the Kings' tricky decision in goal, concerns in Colorado down the stretch, what's in store Alex DeBrincat beyond this season, and more!

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Rob Ray, former NHLer and Sabres analyst, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the NHL's Atlantic Division leaders. Rob dives into the Buffalo's surge up the standings this season, the key pieces making a difference on the roster, and what to expect ahead of tonight's matchup against the Senators with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Next, Pierre McGuire (15:55) of The Eye Test podcast, joins the boys to discuss the least favourable first round matchups, the Maple Leafs' GM search, the teams on the outside looking in, and more! Finally, Matt and Mike (48:51) wrap up today's show responding to your "Hockey Hotline" calls and texts!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Thursday's episode alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into Macklin Celebrini's four-point night in the Sharks' crucial win over the Ducks, before taking a closer look at the playoff picture around the league. Friedge zeroes in on the Bruins' rapid rebuild and debates if the Maple Leafs can emulate their success, before highlighting Anthony Mantha's strong season. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Viktor Arvidsson's resurgence, as well as the ripple effects of the CHL-NCAA agreement.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Gary Lawless, Golden Knights insider, joins guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa to share his view on the surprise coaching change in Vegas. Gary looks into John Tortorella's fit with the group, the next steps for the team with Torts at the helm, and if he can instill his message with only eight games left in the season. Next, play-by-play voice of Hockey Night in Canada, Chris Cuthbert (22:03) joins the boys to set up tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Ducks battle. They debate what's in store for Radko Gudas in his first matchup with Toronto since his suspension, before getting into the tight playoff race in the Eastern Conference and Auston Matthews' future. Justin and Mike wrap up today's show with a look back on last weekend's must-watch stories on the "Futa Five" (53:02).

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