The FAN Hockey Show

Apr 11 2025 242 ep. 55 mins 23
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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!

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Rest vs. Risk vs. Rust

Apr 11 2025 75 mins  
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on The FAN Hockey Show teeing up a busy weekend in the NHL with another edition of "The Futa Five". Later, the boys take some time to officially announce Team Sportsnet's roster for this weekend's upcoming charity tournament. Justin Williams (27:01), three-time Stanley Cup champion and Conn Smythe Trophy winner, joins the program to amplify

Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Bienvenue, Ivan!

Apr 11 2025 23 mins  
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show chatting with Sportsnet's own Elliotte Friedman! They begin with thoughts on Montreal Canadiens fans welcoming Ivan Demidov into Canada, before diving into Jets' 4-0 victory over the Stars fueled by Connor Hellebuyck's shutout to notch his 45th win of the season. Friedge weighs in on Colorado's decision to

Would You Rather: NHL Edition with Anna Dua

Apr 10 2025 67 mins  
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by discussing the Ottawa Senators' playoff lines and their potential matchup with the Maple Leafs. They are then joined by Sportsnet reporter and host, Anna Dua (17:28), to chat about last night’s game between the Leafs and the Lightning. They explore how far the Leafs can go in the playoffs and discuss which teams they wou

Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: The Kniesman Cometh

Apr 10 2025 31 mins  
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on today's edition of The FAN Hockey Show looking back on a busy Wednesday night in the NHL alongside Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. They begin with thoughts on Matthew Knies' hat trick performance in the Maple Leafs' 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning, Toronto's form heading into the playoffs, and Craig Berube's influence on this group. F

Leafs’ Playoff Outlook & Ivan Demidov's Arrival

Apr 09 2025 99 mins  
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Eric Engles discussing the Canadiens' signing of Ivan Demidov and the team's playoff prospects. Play-by-play announcer Chris Cuthbert (28:54) joins to share memories with Greg Millen and analyze the Leafs' chances of clinching the division, raising concerns after last night’s game. Eric Francis (50:19) of Sportsnet wei

Sens Looking to Clinch with Brent Wallace + Don Granato

Apr 08 2025 67 mins  
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with former Head Coach Don Granato (17:06). They delve into the Calgary Flames’ focus as they approach the final stretch of the season, Tage Thompson’s impressive goal-scoring, and the Winnipeg Jets’ recent success in ending the St. Louis Blues' winning streak. Later in the show, Brent Wallace (46:37) from the Comin’

Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Gearing up for the Playoffs

Apr 08 2025 32 mins  
Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share their favourite memories of Greg Millen. They discuss the Calgary Flames and whether they are still on track for a playoff berth. The trio previews tonight’s matchup between the Panthers and the Leafs and addresses the conspiracy theories surrounding Florida's potential tanking. Later, they examine the New York Rangers

Ovechkin Stands Alone with Mike Knuble & Luke Gazdic

Apr 07 2025 68 mins  
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with a discussion featuring Mike Knuble about Alex Ovechkin breaking the all-time goal-scoring record. They talk about what it was like to play alongside Ovechkin, how his legacy might be perceived, and his evolution as a player. Next, Luke Gazdic (18:40) from NHL on Sportsnet joins the show to share insights on the current s

Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Ovi Hits 895

Apr 07 2025 31 mins  
Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss Alex Ovechkin breaking the all-time goal-scoring record. They talk about the importance of the Capitals refocusing on the playoffs and whether anyone can surpass Ovechkin’s record. Next, they analyze the Toronto Maple Leafs’ recent victory, their potential first-round playoff matchup, and Florida's perceived strateg

Jason Bukala's Draft Questions That Matter + Don Waddell!

Apr 04 2025 68 mins  
Don Waddell, General Manager and President of Hockey Operations with the Blue Jackets, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa! Don reflects his club's 2024-25 season and promising future ahead, Mathieu Olivier's development into more than a physical force, his willingness to offer sheet players, and Kirill Marchenko's breakout year in Columbus. Later on, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (18:40)