The FAN Pregame

Sportsnet reporter Hazel Mae (0:47) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to help set the stage for Canada vs. USA, Canada's first-ever game in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Later, Elliotte Friedman stops by (12:21) to pay off his bet for losing in the In-Season Cup, as well as serving the cast of the FAN Pregame a steak dinner! Friedge sticks around for the Friday Free-For-All, and he shares some thoughts on the Raptors, the World Baseball Classic, whether Ailish should pursue a return to pro hockey, his Vikings signing Kyler Murray, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli. They break down why the Leafs are only calling up Michael Pezzetta now, the smoke surrounding Matthew Knies at the deadline, Anaheim’s addition of John Carlson, if there is a path for the Buffalo Sabres to the Stanley Cup Final, the favourite in the East, the biggest games of the night, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s John Bartlett (1:13) ahead of the Habs' matchup against the Senators. They discuss the Habs' push for the playoffs, their lack of trade deadline moves, the team's goaltending, Jacob Fowler getting the call-up tonight, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the latest from the World Baseball Classic and the ethics behind Bam Adebayo’s historic night before welcoming Brandon Wile to the show (26:04). They break down Canada’s big win over Cuba as they now head to Houston to compete in the WBC Quarterfinals, the antics throughout the to...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Craig Simpson ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Habs! They discuss how the Leafs players adjust to being on a losing team, what the Leafs need to show in the last stretch of the season, how the Habs locker room reacts to not making any deadline moves, the atmosphere at the Bell Centre, and much more. Then, Gene Principe joins the show ahead of the Oilers matchup against the Avalanche. They discuss the Oilers goals for the remainder of the season, the teams goaltending situation, how the Oilers trade...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer and Co-Host of Intentional Talk, Ryan Dempster (1:13). They discuss the WBC, Canada’s opportunity to advance, his memories representing Canada at the WBC stage, the growth of Canada’s Baseball landscape, and much more. Then, long-time Team Canada executive Greg Hamilton joins the show (27:03)! They discuss the current Canadian roster, the Naylors' impact, and they preview a must-win game against Puerto Rico tomorrow. Then, Ailish and Justin end things off discussing their reactions from the first weekend of NHL games following the trade deadline, the Habs...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the hour with Sam Cosentino (7:38) as the trades continue to trickle in. They discuss the breaking news that the Avs are bringing Nazem Kadri back; whether Buffalo dodged a bullet with the Parayko trade not going through; whether Tampa Bay is poised for a deep Cup run; the Wild trading David Jiricek a year after bringing him into the organisation, and much more. Then, to end off the day, Ailish and Justin go through how each Canadian NHL team performed at the deadline and the biggest winners and losers across the league!<...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert react live to trades trickling in as the NHL trade deadline concludes. They break down a flurry of last-minute moves, including the Leafs moving Bobby McMann and Scott Laughton, and their reactions to the limited moves across the trade deadline. Then, Sam McKee joins the show (30:00) to react to Toronto’s trade deadline, how the team fared in their returns for Laughton, McMann, and Roy, how the Leafs should approach the remainder of the season, and much more!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jen Botterill (4:52) as the NHL Trade Deadline approaches the final hour. They discuss Nick Foligno joining his brother Marcus with the Minnesota Wild and what he brings to his new club on and off the ice. Next, they discuss what the Tampa Bay Lightning should expect bringing back Corey Perry to the fold, how she expects the rest of the deadline to unfold, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the biggest names that could still be moved, which teams need a goaltender most, and more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the latest news and rumours from Elliotte Friedman and what we could see from the Leafs heading into tomorrows NHL trade deadline, how the Leafs fared in the Nic Roy return, and more. Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show to discuss the latest he is hearing from Rasmus Ristolainen on the trade front, which goalie is most likely to be moved, if the Oilers got better with the addition of Jason Dickinson and Colton Dach, and more. Then, live from Puerto Rico, Shi Davidi joins the show to tee up...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with 32 Thought Co-Host Kyle Bukauskas ahead of the trade deadline. They break down the flurry of rumoured and completed deals across the NHL throughout the day, the latest between the Sabres and Blues, the Flames expecting to trade Weegar, the markets poised to add at the deadline, which Canadian teams have the most pressure to sell, what to expect from Doug Armstrong as his tenure as GM with St. Louis nears its conclusion, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Grange (1:16) ahead of the Raptors matchup against the Knicks. They discuss how the team has looked as of late, whether 2028 could be the golden generation for Canada Basketball, Zach Edey’s importance for the national team, and much more. Then, ahead of the World Baseball Classic, Jon Morosi joins the show (25:55)! He discusses the latest pitching concerns coming out of Team USA and the limits being placed upon the star arms, the expectations for the Naylor brothers on team Canada, Canada’s chances of getting out of the group, whic...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with NHL Networks Mike Kelly to tee up NHL Trade deadline week. They break down which Canadian teams are poised to add at the deadline, the Edmonton Oilers adding Connor Murphy and what else they could do this week, Matthew Schaefer’s historic rookie season, and much more. Then, Sportsnet’s Chris Leroux joins the show to discuss how the Blue Jays offseason and how the team looked as Spring Training, his memories playing for Team Canada, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start the Friday edition with ESPN radio's Marc Kestecher (1:25) ahead of a busy night of NBA action. They discuss the sustainability of Detroit's regular-season play, Cade Cunningham's case for MVP, James Harden's impact for the Cavs, and how the Nuggets stack up in a loaded Western Conference playoff picture. Ailish and Justin dive deeper into NBA awards and whether the 65-game rule is hurting the conversation. Later, they open the chat for a Friday Free-For-All and discuss the Sabres' playoff chances, American NHLers in Canadian markets, the Leafs' deadline direction after a brutal Florida...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli for another addition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss if USA and Canada are on level terms following the Olympics, if Matthews wants out of Toronto, if OEL will be a member of the Leafs after the deadline, if the Penguins can make the playoffs without Crosby or the next stretch of play, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin react to Max Scherzer returning to the Toronto Blue Jays!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sam Cosentino (0:45)! They take a look at the young guys in the league following the Olympic break, what to expect from Connor Bedard and Juraj Slafkovsky, Connor Hellebuyck’s Olympic performance and if he can guide Winnipeg to the playoffs, what to expect from the Canadian Olympians who return to their NHL teams, and if anyone on the Leafs is safe ahead of the trade deadline. Then, Ailish and Justin go through the Canadian NHL teams and discuss how they will approach the final stretch of the season. They break do...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing Olympic highlights with Ailish returning from Milan. Then, with baseball back on the air, Sportsnet’s Ben Shulman joins the show (10:44) as the Jays look to defend their Grapefruit League Title! They discuss how much spring training games actually matter, what Jays fans should expect from Ricky Tiedemann, the team's new additions, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin look ahead to the final stretch of the NHL season. They discuss the importance of the next few games for the Leafs and whether Auston Matthews will be in the li...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (1:36) following Canada’s hard-fought loss to Team USA in the Men’s Hockey final at the Olympics. They discuss how each team was built, the young stars Canada left off the roster like Connor Bedard and Matthew Schaefer, how Canada will approach the next national event, if 3v3 hockey belongs on the international stage, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse go through the biggest storylines from the Olympics, their takeaways from Canada’s Olympic hockey losses, Crosby’s future, the reliance on McDavid in the medal roun...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Elliotte Friedman (3:00) following Team USA’s victory over Slovakia in the Men’s Olympic Hockey tournament. They break down Sunday’s Gold Medal matchup between Canada and the USA, Canada’s close semifinal contest against Finland, the officiating, and what to expect in the Gold Medal game. Then, Sportsnet’s David Amber joins the show (12:20) to discuss his takeaways from the Men’s hockey tournament heading into the medal rounds, how Canada stacks up against the Americans, the key to beating Connor Hellebuyck, and much more. Later, following the announcement that he will...

Jesse Fuchs kicks things off with former Team Canada Olympic Hockey Forward Rebecca Johnston as they react to Canada’s heartbreaking loss to Team USA in the Women’s Gold Medal Game. They discuss how Canada unravelled in the last two minutes of the game, Marie-Philip Poulin's international legacy after what could be her last Olympics, and much more. Then, Sportsnet’s Matt Bonner joins the show (14:07) as the Raptors return from the All-Star Break. They recap how the event fared, whether the dunk contest can be fixed, and the league's newly proposed anti-tanking rules. Later, legendary broadcaster Al Michae...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ailish Forfar (1:56) live from Milan! They break down a busy day of quarterfinals action across the men’s hockey tournament and discuss her experience taking it all in from Canada House, the vibes when Mitch Marner got Canada into a spot in the semifinals, how Canada can rebound from Sidney Crosby’s injury, and if we should expect to see him suit up again this week. Then, they discuss Canada’s women’s hockey team's gold medal matchup against Team USA and what Canada needs to do to defeat a powerhou...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Sportsnet’s Brad Fay (5:24). They go through Canada’s Olympic performances as the games begin to wind down. They discuss Canada’s curling results so far, what to expect in a gold medal game between Canada and the USA’s Women’s hockey team, Macklin Celebrini’s historic performance for Team Canada as a teenager, and much more! Then, Devan Dubnyk joins the show (25:59) to discuss how he views Canada’s decision to start Binnington and how it has worked out so far, his takeaways ahead of the semi-finals, and much more. The...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs start with a look back on the Canadian women's 2-1 win over Switzerland to advance to the gold-medal game against the US in Milan. To help break down the game and more, three-time Olympic gold medalist Becky Kellar joins the show (4:43). She discusses the keys for Canada to take gold, Marie-Philip Poulin's performance despite the injury, the parallels between this year's team and the 2002 gold-winning squad, and how the heightened stakes change the matchup's dynamic. Later, Jeff Blair, host of Blair and Barker, stops by (28:45) to share a season preview for the Blue Jays...

In a rare post-game edition of The FAN Pregame, Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs welcome Luke Gazdic (1:44) into the studio to help break down the Canadian men's 5-1 win over Switzerland. Gaz evaluates Jon Cooper's adjustments through two games, the crowd's impact in Milan, whether there's a problem with the men's format, Macklin Celebrini's hot start to his international career, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse share some Olympic injury news with Marie-Philip Poulin returning to practice and Josh Morrissey set to miss another game. Finally, former NBA pro and Pelicans analyst Antonio Daniels stops by (26:08) to tee...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to Canada getting two big 5-0 wins from both the men’s and women’s hockey teams in Milan! Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (10:45) to recap what we saw from Canada’s men’s hockey team in their tournament debut. They discuss what we saw from Jordan Binnington, how Macklin Celebrini made his presence known in his Olympic debut, what to make from Alberts Smits, the tournament's lone 2026 Draft eligible player, and much more. Then, Former USA Olympian and Toronto Maple Leaf, John-Michael Liles (30:34), joins the show! He shares s...

Justin Cuthbert returns! Ailish Forfar and Justin kick things off with Shi Davidi (2:04) live from Florida as the Blue Jays have officially kicked off as pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin. They discuss how the injury news from yesterday could impact the team's plans for opening day, whether they will be looking to make an upgrade, what to expect from a full season of Trey Yesavage, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss who could be the Blue Jays' opening day starter. Finally, Ailish and Justin go through Canada’s medal count before teeing up the Canadian Men’s Hocke...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Arden Zwelling (1:01) following the breaking Blue Jays news. They discuss what Santander’s injury means for the team and how long the team was aware of the latest injury, Shane Bieber’s status, Bowden Francis being out for the year, Jose Berrios’ future in Toronto, and more. Then, Claude Julien joins the show (27:13) to discuss his memories on the bench at the Olympics in 2014. They discuss what he sees day-to-day from Jordan Binnington in his role as an assistant coach with the Blues, how coaching in the NHL and Olympics differ...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with CBC’s Matt Cullen (1:49) following Canada’s loss to Team USA in Women’s Hockey. They discuss how Canada has kicked off the Winter Olympics, which events Canada has a chance to compete in, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the breaking Blue Jays news that Santander will be out long-term, Bowden Francis being out for the year, Shane Bieber facing injury concerns, and more. Then, Sportsnet’s own Meaghan Mikkelson (27:17) joins the show to discuss her memories and experiences in the Canada/US Women’s Hockey Rivalry, h...

Ailish Forfar and Anna Dua kick things off by reacting to Canada’s Women’s hockey team's victory over Czechia. They break down the performance, discuss Marie-Philip Poulin’s injury, and more. Then, they discuss the Seahawks' win over the Patriots in the Super Bowl, whether it was a missed opportunity for Buffalo, and the halftime show. Later, Sam Cosentino joins the show (29:02) to break down what we have seen from the Canadian and American Men’s hockey teams, their line combos at practice and who could match up against the two powerhouse countries. Then, they discuss whether Gavin McKenna’...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Ben Volin (7:29) ahead of the Super Bowl. They discuss the quick rebuild following the Brady/Belichick dynasty, Drake Maye’s health ahead of the big game, and much more. Then, Kevin Barker joins the show (27:36) following the announcement that Buck Martinez has retired from the Blue Jays broadcast. They discuss his legacy in the city and the league, his memories at the park with Buck, and much more. Ailish and Jesse end things off by ranking their favourite Super Bowl foods!

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Ailish Forfar and Justinn Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Brad Fay (0:56)! They discuss the Olympic opening ceremonies, the return of NHLers at the Olympics, what he is looking forward to most this Olympics, the top stories heading into the games, favourite Olympic memories, and more. Then, Ailish and Jesse react to the latest news surrounding whether Canada’s women’s hockey team will be able to play their first game against Switzerland tomorrow. Next, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic joins the show (27:41) ahead of the Super Bowl. They break down the last 11 years following a heartbreaking Super Bowl l...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick off the Thursday show by welcoming Associated Press writer Tim Reynolds from Cortina (1:23). Tim shares the vibe ahead of Friday's opening ceremonies before giving his take on a quieter trade deadline around the NBA, why Giannis Antetokounmpo talks fizzled, the Raptors' minor moves, and why teams were hesitant to swing for Ja Morant. Next, the Athletic's Shayna Goldman stops by (26:50) to run through some hockey headlines on the final night ahead of the NHL's Olympic break, including Team Canada swapping Seth Jarvis in for the injured Brayden Point, darkhorse medal threats in Milan...

Sportsnet's senior columnist Eric Engels (0:45) joins Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs to chat about the Montreal Canadiens' mainstay near the top of the Atlantic Division, Cole Caufield being left off Team USA's Olympic roster, and how the team can build on their success once the roster freeze thaws before the NHL trade deadline. Then, PWHL Executive Vice President of Hockey Operations Jayna Hefford (25:37) stops by to discuss the league's representation in the Winter Olympics, the increased competition, her time representing Team Canada, her advice to first-time Olympians, and if further expansion is on the horizon for the PWHL. To w...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Luke Gazdic (1:46) ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Oilers. They discuss each team’s direction heading into the Olympic break, the parity in the NHL and where teams could be if they were in other divisions, Team Canada adding Sam Bennett to the Olympic roster, and much more! Then, Luke Fox joins the show (30:18) ahead of tonight’s game. They discuss how the Leafs will approach the deadline if they elect to be sellers, the value players like Morgan Rielly have, how the team would approach a rebuild, how Trel...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:09). They break down the Stadium Series last night and how both the Lightning and Bruins committed to the bit. Then, they discuss the big news of the day as Barry Trotz has stepped down from his role as GM of the Nashville Predators, the latest on Artemi Panarin and if the Panthers could be a landing spot for the star winger, if Marc-Andre Fleury could find his way back to the NHL, and much more. Later, former Olympic Curler Lisa Weagle (27:28) joins the show to reflect upon her...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Sportsnet’s Mike Futa (0:23)! They discuss how he would attempt to fix the Maple Leafs, what goes in to trading a draft pick at the deadline when your team is out of a playoff spot, the best landing spots for Artemi Panarin, how GM’s feel about their players playing at the Olympics, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss some of the notable players getting injured ahead of the Olympics. Later, ahead of the NBA trade deadline, Frank Isola joins the show (26:20) to discuss what could be in s...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with ESPN’s Arda Ocal (2:39) ahead of a busy night of hockey! They kick things off by discussing how the Rangers have handled their latest rebuild and Artemi Panarin’s future, whether the Penguins are a legitimate playoff threat, and if Dubas and Co. could be buyers at the deadline. They also cover Logan Thompson’s latest injury, the playoff races in the East, and more. Then, they discuss the Olympics, whether Team USA left too much talent off the roster, the landscape of international hockey in the near future, and more...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with David Amber (1:26) ahead of Wednesday Night Hockey! They start with the Ottawa Senators, who sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. They discuss how the first half of the year has fared so far for Canadian teams and the goaltending across Canada, why Leafs nation should brace themselves for some pain down the road, Artemi Panarin being held out of the Rangers lineup for the foreseeable future for roster management purposes, if Macklin Celebrini is a legitimate Hard trophy candidate, and...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing Bill Belichick not being inducted to the Hall Of Fame in his first season of eligibility. They break down the rational behind the omission, the politics surrounding the former Patriots HC, why he was deserving of being a first ballot HOFer, and more. Then, ahead of a pivotal matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the Leafs HC Craig Berube meeting with the team’s leadership group, how he typically addresses the team following games, what to expect against the Sabres, and much more!

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala (1:37) as they discuss the turmoil in Leafs land, how important the next stretch of games will be before the Olympic break, how the Leafs leadership has handled themselves this season, and whether this group has what it takes to gain ground on the rest of the Atlantic Division. Then, James Palmer joins the show (29:16) to discuss the Super Bowl matchup being set. They break down what we saw from the championship games this weekend, the Seahawks and Patriots' paths to the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold and Drake Maye's...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Elliotte Friedman ahead of Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto. They discuss the drama surrounding his return, how the two sides ended their relationship, how he should be remembered as a Maple Leaf, the similarities between Marner and Vince Carter’s conclusions of their respective careers in Toronto, and much more. They end things off discussing Stolarz making his return to the lineup tonight in a major contest and Rasmus Andersson making his Vegas Golden Knights debut. Then, Luke Fox joins the show live from Scotiabank Arena ahead of tonight’s big...