Matt Marchese and Mike Futa tie a bow on their Metropolitan Division preview on today's show, starting with Ken Daneyko, three-time Stanley Cup champion and Devils analyst. He shares his view on New Jersey's outlook heading into the season, the importance of staying healthy, who should slot in beside Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, and more! Later (21:30), Matt and Mike take another look at Kirill Kaprizov's $136 million extension with the Wild, before making their picks for Canada's 2026 Olympic roster. Tarik El-Bashir (49:13), Capitals insider and rink side reporter, joins the guys to discuss the latest from Washington including where Anthony Beauvillier fits, how to balance their tandem in goal, Alex Ovechkin's status heading into his age-40 season, and Spencer Carbery's job behind the bench. 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 kick off today's show reacting to Kirill Kaprizov's record-setting eight-year, $136 million extension with the Minnesota Wild. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, discusses his thoughts on the deal and why this might trigger a domino effect for some other pending UFAs around the league. Later, they take a closer look at Dylan Samberg's timeline to return, how high the Jets can fly this season, and some players to watch that cleared waivers yesterday. Elliotte wraps up with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' goaltending situation without Joseph Woll. 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 continue their tour of the Metropolitan Division alongside Thomas Hickey, former NHLer and current Islanders analyst. He shares his take on the Isles' first round pick Matthew Schaefer, the state of the team's offence up front, and the key pieces that need to step up to push New York into the playoffs. Next up, Cory Lavalette (19:21) of The Athletic checks in on the Hurricanes as they ramp up for the 2025-26 season. He chats about Carolina's offseason additions including K'Andre Miller and Nik Ehlers, the biggest questions surrounding this roster, how to balance the team's goaltending duo, and which areas they can get better. Later, The Athletic's Aaron Portzline (46:47) shares some reasons for optimism in Columbus and previews the roster ahead of opening 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 week on The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into the Panthers' road ahead with Aleksander Barkov sidelined for the season, before discussing Anthony Stolarz' four-year extension with the Maple Leafs and Brad Treliving's work signing value contracts. Later, Elliotte checks in on the Ducks after inking Mason MacTavish to a six-year deal, Cam Fowler's fresh contract with the Blues, and the latest on Luke Hughes and Luke Evangelista. 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 kick off Friday's program with the latest on Panthers Captain Aleksander Barkov, who could miss the entire 2025-26 season after undergoing knee surgery. The guys then move to the Metropolitan Division to continue their preview of all 32 NHL teams alongside Kevin Kurz (12:14), Flyers reporter at The Athletic. He shares what Rick Tocchet will bring behind the bench, Dan Vladar's opportunity between the pipes, Trevor Zegras' roster fit, and expectations for this group following a difficult season. Next up, The Athletic's Josh Yohe (29:10) checks in from Pittsburgh as the Penguins ramp up for opening night. He shares insight into Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's futures as rumours continue to swirl, how the new-look coaching staff is preparing their team, and Kyle Dubas' mentality managing this veteran roster. After the break, Matt and Mike take a look at some NHL headlines and respond to your texts, before Dr. Alicia Naser (01:18:05) joins the program! She details how athletes differently approach the offseason, regular season, and playoffs mentally, the added emphasis on prioritizing players' mental health, and much more! 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 Thursday's show sharing updates on Jamie Benn and Nic Hauge, who both suffered injuries during preseason action. The boys continue their tour of the Atlantic Division alongside Dave Randorf (07:28), play-by-play voice for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He shares his expectations for the team heading into the season, an update on Andrei Vasilevskiy after the netminder missed multiple practices, and the key pieces that will push them to the next level. Ken Daniels (28:55), voice of the Detroit Red Wings, dives into the team's options to round out the top line, how to best align their defensive pairings, Carter Mazur's potential role, and the message Todd McLellan is conveying to his roster. Later, Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev (49:42) joins the program! He shares what he’s looking to accomplish during the preseason, what factors into his unique shot-blocking ability, how many stick of gum he goes through per game, and more! Next up, George Richards (01:11:18) of Florida Hockey Now checks the temperature in Florida surrounding the Panthers. He touches on Aleksander Barkov's injury sustained during today's practice and who will get an opportunity on the top line, before getting into the team's successful offseason re-signing their high-end talent. Matt and Mike wrap up today's program responding to your texts and messages on the "Hockey Hotline" (01:28:35). Call 416-413-3923 or text 590-590 for a chance to be featured on next week's show! 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 episode alongside Anna Dua (03:58), Sportsnet NHL reporter and friend of the show! After catching up about their offseason away from the studio, the trio dive into the Maple Leafs' form ahead of opening night. They touch on how the top line looks without Mitch Marner, Easton Cowan's opportunity to make the roster, what Craig Berube brings behind the bench, and Auston Matthews' outlook. Next up, Mike Harrington (28:55) of Buffalo News Sports shares some reasons Sabres fans should be optimistic this season, how to eliminate the problems of the past, and the key pieces that will need to step up and produce. Later on, Jimmy Murphy (50:15), host of The Sick Podcast- The Eye Test, looks into the state of the Bruins following an underwhelming 2024-45 campaign. Jimmy highlights the team's offseason acquisitions, expectations for the group this year, how Boston's young talent will factor in, and much more! Matt and Mike (01:16:50) wrap up the show by sharing their predictions for this year's biggest surprises, pressure points, and breakout candidates. 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 up this episode sharing some exciting news about this year's mailbag segment! Alongside your texts to 590-590, listeners can now leave a message on the "Hockey Hotline" (416-413-9623) for a chance to be read on Thursday's show! Brent Wallace (17:25), co-host of the Coming in Hot podcast, joins the guys to check in on the training camp storylines in Ottawa. Brent shares what he will be watching for during tonight's preseason matchup in Toronto, before getting into Tim Stützle's breakout potential, the pressure on Linus Ullmark to perform, and the opportunity ahead for Fabian Zetterlund. Later, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (43:35) chats about the Montreal Canadiens' roster development, Sam Montembeault's growth as a goaltender, Jacob Fowler's potential, and the additional stakes on Patrik Laine this season. How much prospect capital will the Habs be willing to sacrifice to add an impact piece? All that and more on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show! 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 kick off Tuesday's program with a look around the league, before being joined by Sportsnet's own Elliotte Friedman. Friedge touches on the Oilers extending Vasily Podkolzin, the star-studded 2026 UFA class, and Kirill Kaprizov's price tag to stay in Minnesota. Later, the guys open up a conversation on the difficulty balancing high-end contracts without disrupting team dynamics. 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 kick off the show catching up with some stories from their summers away from the studio, before teasing this season's new-look mailbag segment that will take place every Thursday! Jason Bukala (14:30), former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys for his first appearance of the year. Jason weighs in on the roster uncertainty Edmonton and the pressure on the Oilers to get off to a good start, before sharing which young players he's watching closely during the NHL's preseason and what to make of the changing landscape in junior hockey. Matt and Mike wrap up today's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs preseason bout against the Senators, the heavyweights on display early, Quinn Hughes' future in Vancouver, and much more (52:03)! 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 joins two-time Stanley Cup Champion, Mike Futa, in-studio to kick off a new season of The FAN Hockey Show! Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL Insider and co-host of 32 Thoughts, joins the boys to discuss the uncertainty surrounding the future of some stars around the league including Kirill Kaprizov, Sidney Crosby, and Connor McDavid. After sorting through the contract conundrums, Elliotte shares one he expected to happen during the offseason that never came to fruition. 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 Producer Mike Gentile in-studio to take a trip down memory lane as the first year of The FAN Hockey Show winds to a close. Sam (28:12) from Oakville (a.k.a. Sam Cosentino) checks in from his back porch to discuss Nikolaj Ehlers' freshly signed deal with the Carolina Hurricanes. The trio also take time to chat about prospect Gavin McKenna's potential and what Connor McDavid's next contract might look like. Kelly Hrudey (50:10), friend of the show and Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins the guys to chat about the Flames' offseason outlook, how Jonathan Huberdeau has reinvented himself in Calgary, and more! Luke Gazdic (01:17:47), former NHLer and MVP of Sportsnet's charity hockey tournament, catches up with Matt and Mike before looking back on his favourite moments from the 2024-25 NHL season. Thank you all for listening - see you next 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 drop the puck on the penultimate episode The FAN Hockey Show with thoughts on some of the recent free agent signings around the NHL. The boys then open up the text-line to respond to your questions and comments. Jason Bukala (27:30), friend of the show and founder of The Pro Hockey Group, shares his impressions from the 2025 NHL Draft and the players he's most excited to see at the next level. Tom Fitzgerald (50:00), General Manager of the New Jersey Devils, chats about the state of the roster heading into next season, the team's biggest needs, expectations for Luke Hughes, and much more! Sportsnet's own Gene Principe (01:17:40) wraps up today's show with thoughts on the Oilers' 2025 playoff run, how to make up for Corey Perry and Connor Brown's departures, and Edmonton's path to finally break through and claim Lord Stanley's Cup. 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.

In this episode of The FAN Hockey Show, Matt Marchese, Mike Futa, and Anna Dua recap Mitch Marner’s introductory press conference with the Vegas Golden Knights and discuss Pontus Holmberg’s move to Tampa Bay. They dive into Brad Treliving's offseason plans and later welcome Vancouver Canucks President Jim Rutherford (50:46). He shares insights on recent signings of Brock Boeser, Thatcher Demko, and Conor Garland, along with his expectations for next season and Quinn Hughes’ health. Finally, Justin Bourne (1:18:30) from Real Kyper and Bourne joins to analyze Marner’s departure from the Maple Leafs and Toronto's future strategies. 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 affiliate.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with some rapid-fire free agent signings that got finalized this morning. Afterwards, the pair unpack Corey Perry's future, Mitch Marner's clean slate in Vegas, and which teams are poised to make some moves once the free agency floodgates officially open at noon today. As the boys wait for news to pour in, they open up the text-line to respond to your questions and comments! Matt and Mike then break the news of Christian Dvorak heading to Philadelphia and Glen Gulutzan's return to the Stars' bench, before rumblings of Brock Boeser re-signing with the Canucks come to the surface. After the break, more news trickles in including Perry and Joel Armia joining the Kings in LA, Dan Vladar inking a two-year deal in Philly, and Vladislav Gavrikov signing with the Rangers. 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, NHL Insider with Sportsnet, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa as the NHL free agency window quickly approaches. Friedge sifts through yesterday's major moves including the Florida Panthers' flurry of extensions and Mitch Marner's sign-and-trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, before discussing Alex Pietrangelo's decision to step away from hockey due to health reasons. The trio also take some time to reflect on Marner's complicated legacy in Toronto. Elliotte then shares the latest rumblings on some pending UFAs featuring Corey Perry, Viktor Arvidsson, and Vladislav Gavrikov, all while new contracts are signed for Logan Stankoven and Jake Allen. 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 kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Calgary Flames Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald, reflecting on his time with the 1989 Flames and sharing his experiences at the NHL Draft. Later, Shane Malloy (18:39) joins the show to recap draft night, discussing which draft picks show promise for the future and which players might have deserved to be selected earlier. Finally, the hosts wrap up with predictions about which free agents will join various teams (44:03). 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 affiliate.

Join Elliotte Friedman, Matt Marchese, and Mike Futa as they dive into the NHL draft, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the rumoured tampering involving Mitch Marner. They discuss possible trades between Vegas and Toronto and recap the re-signing of John Tavares and Matthew Knies with the Maple Leafs. The conversation also covers potential player extensions, free agency prospects, and Aaron Ekblad’s market value. Finally, they review recent trades across the NHL. 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 affiliate.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show with newly inducted Hall of Famer, Duncan Keith. They reflect on his illustrious NHL career, highlighting his memorable Conn Smythe Trophy and Stanley Cup victory. The discussion shifts to Gary Bettman’s CBA press conference (17:50), where they share their insights and concerns. Finally, Jason Bukala (51:01) joins to preview NHL Draft Night and offer potential draft projections. 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 affiliate.

Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the NHL and NHLPA nearing an agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement that includes an 84-game season. They also talk about Noah Dobson's preference to remain in the Eastern Conference and whether the Islanders can reach a deal with him. Additionally, they preview the upcoming NHL draft. Later, the conversation shifts to the possibility of the St. Louis Blues parting ways with Jordan Kyrou and the market value of Aaron Ekblad in free agency. 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 affiliate.