Matt Marchese and guest host Luke Gazdic dive into the "Futa Five" with a look back on this weekend’s action. Next up, Mike Kelly of NHL Network and Sportlogiq joins the guys (16:42) to discuss teams whose records might not be telling the whole story, and what has made the Colorado Avalanche so successful this season. Then, the guys get into a conversation with Mike about what bubble players could be on the Canadian and American Olympic rosters, the Calgary Flames and what they should do with Nazem Kadri, and the struggles of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Later, Matt and Luke give their power rankings (42:44): What teams are true cup contenders, who’s one or two moves away and who are the playoff teams? 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.

Matt Marchese and guest host Luke Gazdic open this week recapping a busy weekend of hockey alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They share an update on both Drew Doughty and Charlie McAvoy's injuries, before zeroing in on the Maple Leafs' struggles after dropping their fifth-straight game. Friedge identifies the latest additions to Toronto's injury report, the Marlies called up to round out the lineup, and Joseph Woll's case to claim the starting job. Later, they trio share their thoughts on Adrian Kempe's eight year, $85 million extension with the Kings and LA's fine form recently, before looking at how the 2026 free agent class has eroded before our eyes. The boys wrap up with thoughts on the Bruins' gritty identity, the Canadiens' urgency, and Samuel Montembeault's consistency this season. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with five stories to watch heading into the weekend on the "Futa Five"! Sportsnet NHL Draft Analyst, Jason Bukala joins the show (15:58) to discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs’ competitiveness (or lack thereof), and the current state of the Edmonton Oilers after dropping last night’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Then Bukala shares his thoughts on some top draft prospects including Gavin McKenna. Later, Matt poses some questions surrounding the futures of various teams around the league, which sparks debate on the Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with thoughts last night's matchup between the Maple Leafs and Kings alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They touch on the barrage of shots Dennis Hildeby faced in the loss, Toronto's confusing team identity, and their rumoured interest in Calgary's Rasmus Andersson. Later, Friedge chats about the Sabres' frustrating start and the possibility of a Tage Thompson trade, before comparing Buffalo's trajectory to the rise of the Sharks, Ducks, and Blackhawks. The boys wrap up with thoughts on the lack of practice time in the NHL's condensed schedule. 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.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss some breaking news surrounding contract extensions for Avalanche’ goaltender Scott Wedgewood and Senators’ centre Shane Pinto. Later the boys dive into the Leafs’ rumoured interest in Calgary D-man Rasmus Andersson, and their tilt with the Kings. The trio then take a look at the Oilers last two wins, Thatcher Demko’s lower-body injury and where that leaves the Canucks, before wrapping up with an interesting stat on Andrei Vasilevskiy and Artemi Panarin’s sudden hot streak after making a change to his appearance. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a look around the league at last night's action, before Jason York (7:42), former NHLer and host of the Coming in Hot podcast, stops by! He offers insight on Shane Pinto's four-year $30 million contract extension with the Senators, the efficiency of Ottawa's third line, and the job well done by players down the lineup to produce without their captain, Brady Tkachuk. Later, Matt and Mike respond to your questions and comments (25:15) on this week's edition of the "Hockey Hotline". Mike Zeisberger (50:00) of NHL.com joins the show to share some memories of late journalism greats Bill Lankhof and Larry Brooks, before touching on his experience at the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Gala. The trio also discuss the Maple Leafs' early season issues and the path to get back on track tonight against the Kings. Matt and Mike wrap up with a chat about the angriest guys in hockey history. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Wednesday's edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Sportsnet's Anna Dua! They chat about the Maple Leafs' issues after dropping their third-straight game, before updating their preseason NHL Award picks one month into the season. Next up, Mike Grinnell (30:10) of Spittin' Chiclets checks in on the Bruins' surprising start, David Pastrňák's case to be Boston's next captain, and the other key pieces fueling the team's 11-7-0 record. Later, Matt and Mike open up the text-line (49:42) to respond to your questions and comments! Brian Burke (01:15:40), former NHL executive and current PWHL Executive Director, swaps some stories with the guys, touches on his experience on the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, and evaluates what he's seeing around the league. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show sharing their experience at last night's Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Gala, before sifting through yesterday's action in the NHL. Sportsnet's Luke Fox (31:45) checks in from TD Garden ahead of the Maple Leafs' clash against the Bruins tonight. Luke shares his take on Toronto's difficulties to start the season, the state of the team's goaltending as Joseph Woll works his way back, and the limited options in the trade market to improve the roster. Later, EJ Hradek (50:00) of NHL Network joins the guys to discuss the Ducks' hot start to the season ahead tonight's clash with the Avalanche, Pete DeBoer's future in the NHL and the hierarchy in the Eastern Conference, before debating who will make the cut for the United States Olympic team. 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.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa live from the NHL GM Meetings. Friedge shares his takeaways from the event including the concerns brought up about Milan's Olympic hockey arena, balancing NHL development leagues, and more. The trio then dive into the Oilers' overtime win over the Blue Jackets and the lingering concerns on the defensive end, before debating just how good Dustin Byfuglien would be in today's game. Later, the boys discuss Brad Marchand's effectiveness in his age-37 season and the players on the bubble for Team Canada's Olympic roster. 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.

Chris Cuthbert, Sportsnet play-by-play voice, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to add to the lore of the prank on Elliotte Friedman. CC dives into the Maple Leafs' early season issues, helps diagnose the problem, and looks for a solution to help right the ship. Next up, Rod Brind'Amour (18:18), Carolina Hurricanes Head Coach and Stanley Cup champion, shares the 411 on his team following last night's win in Toronto. Later on, Sportsnet's Mark Spector (48:28) looks into the Oilers' recent struggles and touches on the play between the pipes, the response from the team's captain Connor McDavid, and the plan of attack to bounce back tonight. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show looking back on the weekend's NHL action with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet insider and host of 32 Thoughts. Friedge opens with some stories about Zdeno Chara, Joe Thornton and Duncan Keith ahead of their Hockey Hall of Fame induction. The boys then gauge their concerns for the Oilers and Maple Leafs, and zero in on what's behind Toronto's back-to-back losses. They wrap up with thoughts on the Rangers' confounding home/road splits, before Futes reminds Elliotte of a prank early in his career. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show with five stories to watch heading into the weekend on the "Futa Five"! Mike Gartner (15:55), Hockey Hall of Famer and Chair of the Selection Committee, stops by to chat about the 2025 class of inductees and takes us behind the scenes of Induction Weekend. Later on, Jonathan Davis (44:20) of Sirius XM NHL Radio and ViSN closes out the show by diagnosing the Los Angeles Kings' woes after dropping last night's gams against the Florida Panthers, before taking a look around at some other NHL action on the West Coast. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's show reacting to Team Canada's freshly unveiled Olympic jerseys alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. After debating their favourite sweaters of all time, Friedge shares some of his most eye-catching stories from the early portion of the 2025-26 season. The boys also take time to discuss the Blues' much-needed win over the Sabres, Jordan Kyrou's future in St. Louis following his healthy scratch last night, Cutter Gauthier's electric start to the season, and if he has done enough to receive consideration for the United States Olympic team. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Canada's difficult roster decisions ahead of the 2026 Milan Winter Games, and the allure of a Maple Leafs vs. Bruins Saturday night matchup. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Anson Carter, former NHL forward and current TNT analyst. He chats about 19-year-old Macklin Celebrini's electric start to the season, Jordan Binnington's antics following Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal, Matthew Schaefer's viral interview with his fellow panelist Henrik Lundqvist, more! Next up, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (17:50) checks in on the sustainability of the Maple Leafs' depth, the key pieces down the lineup that will need to step for this group, and more! Matt and Mike wrap up today's show responding to your "Hockey Hotline" calls and texts! 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa today's show breaking down last night's NHL action alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They start on the St. Louis Blues' page after yesterday's 6-1 drubbing by the Capitals, featuring Jordan Binnington's slight of hand following Alex Ovechkin's 900th career goal. Later, the boys get into the Maple Leafs' 5-3 win over Utah, Auston Matthews' growth as a leader, and John Tavares' impact on and off the ice. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the Flames' effort in Nazem Kadri's 1000th NHL game and Jonathan Huberdeau's role in Calgary, before touching on the Canucks' deflating loss to the Blackhawks. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa dive into today's episode with thoughts on the early front runners for goal scoring this season featuring 21-year-old Cutter Gauthier, before zooming out on the bright future for the Anaheim Ducks and the Flyers' shootout win in Montreal. Shane O'Brien (15:07), former NHLer and host of the Missin' Curfew podcast, stops by to chat about Arber Xhekaj's tilt against Nic Deslauriers, rookie Matthew Schaefer's dust-up with Nikita Zadorov, and Corey Perry's 1400th NHL game. O.B. also touches on Macklin Celebrini's case to crack Team Canada's Olympic roster, the Minnesota Wild's controversial overtime win, and his experience playing alongside fellow FAN Hockey Show guest, Jordin Tootoo. Later, Sportsnet's Dan Murphy (43:55) shares the latest on the Canucks' 7-7-0 start to the season. Murph chats about Vancouver's ability to stay afloat despite some injuries, some names the team could be interested in to bolster the roster, the new identity they have embraced this year, and the key pieces fueling the club. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts! They guys dive into the Minnesota Wild's controversial win in overtime and potential rule changes to come as a result. The guys also touch on Leon Draisaitl's early season form, the Oilers' frustrating start to the season, Peter DeBoer's tense coaching style in the playoffs, and the Dallas Stars getting the nod for the 2027 NHL Stadium Series. Who will be their opponent? Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Corey Perry and Nazem Kadri each reaching a milestone for games played in the NHL last night! 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Jordin Tootoo, former NHL player and author of Mind Over Matter: Hard-Won Battles on the Road to Hope. Jordin opens up about his journey as a professional hockey player battling addiction, what it was like growing up in Inuit aboriginal community, and his work to help others fighting similar battles. Later, Matt and Mike (38:10) sift through last night's NHL action including the Oilers' collapse against the Blues and the Canucks' overtime win in Nashville. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (49:55) joins the boys in-studio to debate the three players on the bubble for Team Canada's 2026 Olympic roster, before looking back on the Maple Leafs' comeback victory over the Penguins last night. Finally, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe (01:21:32) wraps up today's show with thoughts on what's behind the Winnipeg Jets' 9-3-0 start and how they can maintain that form throughout the season. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this week with thoughts following the Blue Jays' heartbreaking defeat in Game 7 of the World Series. The boys dive into the "Futa Five" with a look back on this weekend’s action. Liam McHugh (25:25), NHL on TNT host, chats about Jon Cooper's postgame wit, the excitement surrounding Matthew Schaefer and the Islanders, the sustainability of the Penguins' hot start, and the early-season stories that have caught his eye. Later, Mike Stothers (49:53), Penguins Assistant Coach, shares insight into the mentality of Pittsburgh’s coaching staff and Kyle Dubas' positive moves, before reflecting on what it means to be inducted into the Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame. 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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, to help sort through the emotions of the Blue Jays World Series loss. The boys shift focus back to hockey to discuss Chris Tanev's injury sustained on Saturday night, what's behind the Penguins' 8-3-2 start, and the impact of Pittsburgh's coaching staff. Friedge also weighs in on the path forward for Zayne Parekh in Calgary, the Jets' recipe for success, and the Kings' struggles at home. 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.