Big Show with Rusic & Rose
Start your mornings with George Rusic and Matt Rose as they discuss the biggest stories in sports and the teams that matter most to Calgary fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 960 The FAN weekdays from 6am-9am MT.
Seravalli on Round Two + More Krahn!
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Frank Seravalli! Frank and the guys discuss the Oilers taking a 2-0 lead, Calvin Pickard having a 6-0 run since taking over the net from Stuart Skinner, the officiating in the postseason, Florida falling 2-0 to the Maple Leafs, how the Maple Leafs have made life difficult on the Panthers and more from around the playoffs. Frank also gives the latest on Flames RFA Talks and his reactions to Joel Quennville getting hired by the Anaheim Ducks.
Krahn on Hill Giving the Knights a Mountain to Climb
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Patrick Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour the guys have a conversation on the Edmonton Oilers success and if that influences the Flames retool process. Should the Flames chase playoff appearances because their biggest rival has had lots of playoff success?
(17:17) Later on, the guys are joined by Brent Krahn! Krahn and the guys breakdown the Oilers taking a 2-0 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys discuss Adin Hill letting in a few weak goals, the missed tripping call on Arvidsson that the Oilers...
Oilers Punish Leaky Knights + The Rose Report!
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys kick off the show discussing the Oilers taking a 2-0 lead over the Vegas Golden Knights. The guys discuss some of the weak goals that got past Adin Hill, the Oilers depth coming through again, how the series looks going forward now that it turns to Edmonton and more!
(26:04) Later on, Patty Dumas gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Morning Report!
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The Soccer Show w/ Tommy Wheeldon Jr. & Meikayla Moore!
The Big Show +with Patricfk Dumas is on demand! To kick off hour Patrick is joined by Cavalry FC HC Tommy Wheeldon Jr. to kick off the Soccer Show! Tommy dives into Cavalry's start to the season, where they go from here and more. To close out the segment Patrick and Tommy discuss some of the biggest stories from the Beautiful game!
(24:58) Later on, Patrick is joined by Calgary Wild FC Centre Back Meikayla Moore! Meikayla discusses the start to Wild's season and what it's like to involved in a brand new league! TO close out the...
Daren Millard on Knights/Oilers + The Stamps Stop By!
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Vegas Golden Knights TV host, Daren Millard! Daren gives us his thoughts on the Knights matchup vs. the Oilers. he dives into what he didn't like from the Knights in game1 and what they need to do to find success later on in the series!
(25:31) later on the guys are joined by Folarin Orimolade LB for the Calgary Stampeders and Nick Bojda Director of Ops for the Stamps! Folarin tells us about his return to...
Rantanen's Reign + Meaghan Mikkelsion!
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys discuss the dominant play of Mikko Rantanen of late and how far back you have to go to see someone matching his stats!
(11:37) Later on, Meaghan Mikkeslon, Flames Analyst for SN 960 joins the show! She gives us her thoughts on the Matt Corontato extension, and the big Rasmus Andersson discussion. Then she touches on some Stanley Cup Playoffs, who she's liked hasn't liked and much more!
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Leafs Lead Panthers 2-0 + The Rose Report!
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off show the guys discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs jumping out to a two games to nothing series lead over the Florida Panthers, and what feels different about this years Leafs team. The guys also touch on the Winnipeg jets falling in game on to the Dallas Stars.
(31:17) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on the world of sports in the Rose Report!
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Round 2 Headlines + Surge Season Preview!
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show Patrick and GVP discuss last night's action and what lies ahead in the NHL playoffs. The guys speak on the Oilers making another comeback and the biggest storylines heading into Jets vs Stars.
(21:12) Later, the Head coach of the Surge Kaleb Canales joins the show! Kaleb tells us how he is enjoying the city, the Surge roster, how training camp went, the upcoming preseason action and more!
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Sam McKee on All Things Leafs vs Panthers
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Sam McKee to talk Maple Leafs! Sam speaks on if this year feels different for Toronto, Anthony Stolarz leaving game 1 with an assumed concussion, Matthew Knies' development, Auston Matthews dealing with injuries still, William Nylander putting up some great numbers and more!
(25:41) Later on, the guys take your best texts of the day! The guys asked you how worried are you as Flames fans to see the Oilers gearing up for another deep run in...
Are the Oilers Poised for Another Run? + Derek Lalonde
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Brent Krahn! Krahn and the guys discuss the performance by the Oilers in game 1 against the Golden Knights. Krahn speaks on Calvin Pickard, Corey Perry's impact, Kane and Klingberg looking healthier and more!
(17:10) Later on, Derek Lalonde joins the show! Derek speaks on his experience on the Sportsnet panel for round 1, which team has surprised him the most in the first round, his reactions to the 2 game 7's that closed out round 1, what he expects fro...
Oilers Make A Comeback Again + The Jets Going Into Round 2
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour, the guys discuss the Edmonton Oilers coming back to beat the Vegas Golden Knights in game 1 of their round 2 series. The guys give their thoughts on the Oilers now winning 5 straight comeback wins, how Vegas can limit McDavid/ Draisaitl, Corey Perry turning back the clock and more! The guys also discuss the Winnipeg Jets kicking off their round 2 series tonight against the Dallas Stars.
(25:33) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on everything else in the sporting w...
Tonight's Playoff Action + Blue Jays Latest w/ Ben Shulman
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show Patrick and GVP discuss last night's action and what lies ahead in the NHL playoffs. The guys speak on the controversy in the Florida/ Toronto game, how the Oilers can contend with Vegas, why the Capitals are a hard team to get behind and more.
(23:59) Later, the voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman joins the show! Ben and Patrick discuss the offence showing signs of life, the remaining games in their set with Houston, the Jays visiting the Trout-less Angels next and more!
...Wranglers/ Flames Coach Trent Cull Joins the Show!
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys have a discussion on some of the controversy from last night's Game 1 between the Maple Leafs and Panthers. George and Matty debate if Sam Bennett's elbow on Stolarz was suspension worthy,
(17:23) Later on, The Head Coach of the Wranglers Trent Cull joins the show! Trent speaks on the time he spent with the Flames this season as an interim Assistant Coach, how he revamped the Penalty Kill for the Flames, working alongside Ryan Huaska and working with players l...
Sam Cosentino on Calgary's Draft Board!
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys discuss where the Flames will draft in the first round of the '25 NHL draft and some of the players the Flames might have on their Draft Board. George also asks the guys if they want to see the Flames be in the lottery sweepstakes next season for an attempt at Gavin McKenna.
(17:07) Later on, Sam Cosentino joins the show for more on the draft! Sam speaks the Islanders moving up 10 spots to win the first overall spot, na...
Maple Leafs Grab Game 1, Islanders Hit the Lottery and More!
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour, the guys talk Stanley Cup Playoffs and the NHL Draft Lottery. Patrick is back today so he gave his reactions to his Winnipeg Jets, the Maple Leafs taking game 1 from the Florida Panthers, and the New York Islanders jumping 10 spots to win the NHL draft lottery. The guys also discuss the Flames slotting in at 18 with their first pick for this year's draft.
(23:43) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on everything else in the sporting world...
Daniele Franceschi on a Crazy NHL Weekend!
The Big Show + with GVP is on demand! To open up the show GVP and Connor are discussing all things about the matt Coronato extension. GVP explains why he loves the extension, but Connor has some reservations...
(18:30) Later on, GVP welcomes the Fan 590's Daniele Franceschi to the Show! Danielle takes us through a wild weekend in teh Stanley Cup Playoffs, including every angle from each Game 7. Then he previews the leafs vs. panthers and looks at how Toronto could possibly make it to to the conference finals!
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Brent Krahn on Hellebuyck + Craig Conroy on Matt Coronato Deal!
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Brent Krahn. Krahn and the guys start the conversation on Connor Hellebuyck and his performance against the St Louis Blues in the first round. Krahn speaks on why Hellebuyck was a little shaky at times during the series and if the game 7 win can possibly flip the script on the narratives that follow him in the playoffs.
(24:09) Later on, Craig Conroy joins the show to discuss the Matt Coronato extension! Craig speaks on when he f...
Coronato Contract by the Numbers + David Pagnotta!
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys breakdown the Matt Coronato extension by the numbers. George gives some stats showing why Coronato could be a bargain in terms of goal scoring for the Flames.
(14:44) Later on, David Pagnotta joins the show to talk all things Stanley Cup playoffs! David speaks on the Jets tying game 7 at the death and winning it in OT, how the Jets stack up against the Stars in round 2, why Florida vs Toronto could be one of the quicker series in t...
Matt Coronato Extends! + A Pair of Game 7 Recaps
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour, the guys react to Matt Coronato signing a 7 year extension to stay with the Calgary Flames! The guys then discuss a pair of game 7's in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! The guys react to the Winnipeg Jets having a last minute comeback to finally get passed the St Louis Blues and Mikko Rantanen dominating game 7 against his former team to eliminate the Colorado Avalanche.
(27:26) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on everything else in the sporting wo...
Sean Reynolds on the Jets Trying to Bounce the Blues
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show Patrick is joined by Cavalry FC GM Tommy Wheeldon Jr for this week's edition of the soccer show! Tommy gives the latest from practice, from around the league and a preview of the upcoming games for the Cavs this week!
(20:56) Later, Sean Reynolds joins the show to talk Winnipeg Jets! Sean sets the scene for tonight's game 6 between the Jets and Blues that gives Winnipeg a chance to punch their ticket to the second round.
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Brent Krahn on the Oilers and Maple Leafs Advancing
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Brent Krahn. Krahn and the guys breakdown a pair of season clinching games for the Oilers and the Maple Leafs. Krahn speaks on the goaltending from Pickard and Stolarz, his frustration with the LA Kings and how each team will matchup with their second round opponents.
(19:22) Later on, because the Kentucky Derby is this weekend, the guys play a game called "horse or hoax." The guys are then joined by Bob Paley from Kananaskis golf...
Frank Seravalli Talks Playoffs and Early Offseason Headlines
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys give their thoughts on how the Edmonton Oilers will matchup against the Vegas Golden Knights in Round 2. The guys discuss who has the edge in terms of depth, goaltending, goal scoring and more!
(16:37) Later on, Frank Seravalli joins the show! Frank and the guys discuss some NHL hot topics amidst the Stanley Cup Playoffs! The guys discuss the Oilers moving on to round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Mike Sullivan taking the Rangers coaching job, if we should...
Oilers Move on to Round 2 + The Rose Report!
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour, the guys discuss if they should change their intro song for the Summer. The guys then discuss the Oilers moving on to round 2 after beating the Kings in game 6.
(24:44) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on everything else in the sporting world in the Rose Report!
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How Many Game 7's Should we Expect? + Zach Worden Talks Blue Jays!
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the show Patrick and GVP take a look at tonight's action in the Stanley Cup playoffs and discuss how many game 7's there will be by the time the weekend arrives!
(23:49) Later, Zach Worden joins the show to talks Blue Jays! Zach speaks on Anthony Santander breaking through with a Homer, how the Jays can utilize Santander going forward to get more from him, the Jays offecne as a whole showing some signs of life and more! The guys also discuss some broader MLB topics including...
Jason Bukala on Flames Draft Strategy and Prospects!
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Jason Bukala! Jason speaks on the latest from the U18 World Championships in Texas, centreman/ players the Flames will look to target with their first round picks this year, Zayne Parekh going to the Worlds with Team Canada, what would happen in Toronto if the Senators push this series to 7 games and more!
(25:10) Later on, Ken Wiebe joins the show to talk all things Winnipeg Jets! Ken speaks on the narratives surrounding Connor Hellebuyck and...
Are We too Harsh on "Playoff Underperformers?"
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys give their thoughts on "playoff under performers." The guys have a discussion if people put to much emphasis on playoff success for players like Connor Hellebuyck, Mitch Marner or Auston Matthews when ranking them in an all time great discussion.
(16:50) Later on, Dave Dickenson joins the show! Dave and the guys talk all things Stamps ahead of CFL training camp! Dave speaks on having the first overall pick, adding to their O Line with their later picks in th...
Caps and Cats Are off to Round 2 + The Rose Report!
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour, the guys recap all the action from last night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! The guys discuss the Capitals eliminating the Montreal Canadiens, the Florida Panthers sending Tampa home, the Jest taking a 3-2 lead over St Louis and more!
(22:55) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on everything else in the sporting world in the Rose Report!
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NBA Playoffs w/ Kai Gammage!
Big Show + with GVP is on demand! To open up the show GVP and Connor are talking about the Leafs failure to once again close out a playoff series. The guys look at the possible reasons for these struggles, and the odds that the Leafs actually blow this. To close the segment the guys look at the Oilers/kings series and how the Oilers have flipped the script.
(24:12) Later on, GVP is joined by NBA Writer for Sportsnet, kai Gammage! Kai and GVP go around the NBA playoffs and look at some of the biggest stories from...
Brent Krahn on Ullmark, Hellebuyck, and more!
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Brent Krahn. Krahn and the guys breakdown all the action from the Stanley Cup playoffs. The guys discuss the Senators extending their series with Toronto to a Game 6, Linus Ullmark's performance, the history of the Leafs in close out games, Jacob Markstrom and the Devils getting bounced, the Oilers dominating game 5 against the Kings and more!
(24:21) Later on, Krahn and the guys discuss who is under more pressure, Marner/ Matthews or Connor Hellebuyck. The guys t...
Vancouver's Latest Drama + Owen Newkirk on all things Stars!
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys give their thoughts on the LA Kings using Adrian Kempe as a D-man in the final minutes of game 5 and why Jim Hiller felt like he had to use this strategy. Later, the guys then react to the latest audio from Jim Rutherford and some of his shocking statements on Quinn Hughes' relationship with the team.
(16:05) Later on, Owen Newkirk joins the show to talk all things Dallas Stars! Owen and the guys discuss the back and forth n...
Leafs Blow Another Opportunity + The Rose Report!
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off the hour, the guys recap all the action from last night in the Stanley Cup Playoffs! The guys discuss the Ottawa Senators extending their series with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Devils being eliminated by the Hurricanes in Double OT, the Oilers running over the Kings in a pivotal game 5 and more!
(24:50) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on everything else in the sporting world in the Rose Report!
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CFL Draft Preview w/ John Hodge!
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! To open up the hour, Patrick and GVP discuss all things Stanley Cup playoffs! Teh guys discuss the Avs and Lightning getting pushed to the brink of Elimination, the Leafs looking to close out the Sens, St Louis storming back to even the series with Winnipeg, the Oilers' 3rd Period heroics and more!
(27:07) Later on, John Hodge joins the show to talk all things CFL draft! John speaks on who the Stampeders will take with the first overall pick, if the Stamps would look to move the pick, Usport...
Dennis Bernstein Talks Kings vs Oilers
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Dennis Bernstein! Dennis and the guys talk all thinsg Kings vs Oilers! Dennis speaks on the blown 3rd periods for LA, if there is doubt starting to creep in for the Oilers, the Oilers goaltending, Corey Perry stirring it up with LA's defense, the ups and downs of Evan Bouchard and more! Dennis also weighs in on the Jets/ Blues series and Minnesota hanging tough against the Golden Knights in the first round.
(28:55) Later on...
Rod Pedersen on the Battle of Florida Turning Nasty
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys listen to a collection of awkward audio. The guys listen to Jim Hiller getting defensive about LA's 3rd periods against Edmonton, Kyle Dubas calling Sidney Crosby after firing Mike Sullivan and Bill Belichick's awkward interview with CBS.
(14:02) Later on, Rod Pedersen joins the show! Rod and the guys talk all things battle of Florida. Rod speaks on the hatred starting to ramp up over the last couple of games, where Tampa could go from here if they are e...
Avs and Bolts Pushed to the Brink
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour The guys discuss last night's action in the NHL playoffs. The guys discuss if either the Avalanche or Tampa are dead in the water after getting pushed to the brink of elimination. The guys also touch on the 100 men vs Gorilla internet debate and some stories from the NBA playoffs.
(30:44) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on everything else in the sporting world in the Rose Report!
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Daniele Franceschi on the Battle of Ontario!
Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! T open up the hour Patrick and Connor go through each of the Playoff matchups to see who's got momentum and who needs to be worried, going into the final 3 games of each series!
(20:20) Later on, Patrick is joined by SN 590 The FAN's Daniele Franceschi! To open up their discussion the guys discuss the unprecedented fall of Sheduer Sanders at the NFL Draft. Then they dive into the Battle of Ontario in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and to close the guys touch on the offensives woes of the Blue...
Brent Krahn on Pivotal Game 4's!
Hour 3 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys are joined by Brent Krahn to discus the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Krahn opens up by discussing his displeasure with Quinten Byfield failing to clear the puck in the Oilers vs. Kings game last night. Then they guys discuss their overall thoughts on the series and how LA has let this one slip away.
(25:43) Later on, Krahn dives into the struggles of jets Goalie Connor Hellebuyck and what he needs to adjust to flip the playoff narrative surrounding him.<...
Julian Mckenzie on Sens/Leafs!
Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour the guys go arou9nd the room asking the question: If you were elected Prime Minister what sports rule would you change?
(11:14) Later on, the guys are joined by friend of the show and Senators Writer for the Athletic, Julian McKenzie! Julian takes us through Leafs vs. Senators and what he's seen from this young Sens team. After that Julian gives us his thoughts on the Flames season from afar and if he voted for Dustin Wolf for the Calder...
NHL Playoff Weekend That Was + The Rose Report!
Hour 1 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on demand! To kick off hour The guys breakdown all the biggest storylines from week one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs!
(23:24) Later on, Matty Rose gets you all caught up on a Crazy Weekend in the sporting world in the Rose Report!
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Tommy Wheeldon Jr. + Jordan Dajani!
The Big Show + with Patrick Dumas is on demand! TO kick off the show Patrick is joined by Cavalry FC head coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. for the Soccer Show! Tommy tells us about the start of the season for Cavs, and where they go from here. Then Patrick and Tommy discuss the start of the Northern Super League! To close they touch on the MLS and more!
(19:25) Later on, Patrick is joined by NFL Writer for CBS, Jordan Dajani! Jordan breaks down all the biggest storylines from day 1 at the NFL Draft. They open up discussing Cam W...