The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Cuthbert (1:00) ahead being honoured by the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday evening as he will be receiving the Foster Hewitt award! They discuss his memories listening to Foster Hewitt as a kid, the memories that Monday brings up, where he was when he got the call he would be receiving the award, his memories calling the big moments of the 2026 HOF class, and much more! Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show (24:22) to discuss whether there is any chance that Kucherov will stay in Tampa Bay, Jeremy Swayman's impact...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala (2:21) to break down his latest 2027 NHL draft rankings for Sportsnet including Michigan defenceman Landon DuPont, if Dima Zhilkin or the young stars in Russia could overtake the Canadian defenseman, his takeaways on Sergei Bobrovsky’s start to life in Toronto, and which team would be the dream landing spot for Nikita Kucherov. Then, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show (27:17) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' offseason. They discuss what we can expect from Toronto in free agency with the official opening of Free Agency underway, the Mets bein...

Jesse Fuchs and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Justin Cuthbert (4:25) who joins the show live from Scotiabank Arena ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Utah Mammoth. They discuss where he stands on Bobrovsky’s start to life in Toronto, what he has noticed from Jim Hiller early on at the help and how he has shuffled his lines, if Matthews is back to his best, and much more! Then, David Pagnotta joins the show (26:15) to break down the latest on the Nikita Kucherov trade saga! They discuss where he could end up, if the situation is reconcilable, if...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic (1:10) in studio ahead of Rogers Monday Night Hockey! They preview the Sharks matchup against the Flames before discussing whether the Nikita Kucherov situation can be rectified, the new jersey releases around the NHL, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin discuss where the Lightning go from here before welcoming 2026 Hall Of Fame Builder Brian Burke (25:52) to the show! They discuss where he was when he got the call that he was going into the Hall, the best memories of his career, what he would change if he had...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the Friday edition getting set for the Toronto Raptors' NBA Cup opener against the Orlando Magic. They go through each group and share tournament predictions before welcoming Sportsnet's Michael Grange (10:27) to help tee it up. Grange discusses the Raptors' opportunity in the NBA Cup, who needs to step up in Kawhi Leonard's absence, how the organization is handling his early injury, and why RJ Barrett has earned an extension in Toronto. Then, on the Friday Free For All, Ailish and Justin review their Monday Hot Takes before sharing hypothetical spooky headlines in...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:58)! They break down the Red Wings announcing that they are suspending Dylan Larkin without pay following his decision to sit out, the deadline for both Simon Edvinsson and Larkin trades, what Minnesota will do with Quinn Hughes, if the Red Wings and Wild could spark a trade, and more. Then, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky’s tumultuous start in Toronto, Gavin McKenna's play, Sean Couturier calling his team soft, and more. Later, after the Brewers claimed their first World Series title, Ailish and Justin draft the big-four North American sp...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discuss the Rays getting their first win of the World Series to avoid a sweep and discuss Cooper Pratt’s career moment. Then, ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Seattle Kraken, Anthony Petrielli joins the show (10:25) to discuss Gavin McKenna getting a look on the top line, what has attributed to Matthews early season bounce-back, and much more. Afterward, ahead of Game 5 Of the World Series, Doug Glanville (26:12) stops by to discuss what we say from the Rays last night and if the team has what it takes to bring th...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Madison Shipman (0:33) ahead of Game 4 of the World Series! They break down what to expect with Milwaukee having a chance to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays and win the franchises first ever World Series, what we saw with a massive offensive outburst from Milwaukee last night, if teams will be able to copy the Brewers path to success, and more! Then, with Connor Hellebuyck set to make his season debut with his new team tonight, Shayna Goldman (27:45) joins the show to discuss how he changes the Devils' ceiling, what we...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off on the Sports Equinox! Then, with a World Series matchup on the schedule, Erik Kratz joins the show (10:16) to discuss how Milwaukee has exploited the Rays weaknesses so far through two games, Freddy Peralta against his former team, what we are learning from the Brewers position players during their playoff run, why the Brewers do not spend internally like a “small market team”, and much more! Later, ahead of their matchup against Toronto, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy (27:22) joins the show! They discuss the new viral sensation in Calgary that is g...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Canadian Baseball legend Justin Morneau (0:34) in studio! They preview Game 1 of the World Series, discuss his MLB career accolades, what to expect from tonight’s matchup, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin break down the Hellebuyck trade now that the saga in Winnipeg is officially over! Later, ahead of the Raptors' second game of the season, Sportsnet’s Paul Jones joins the show (25:45) to discuss what we saw in Game 1, the playoff experience on the Raptors team, what we can expect in Game 2, and much more! Finally, to break down...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:02)! They discuss the chaos in Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, how Mike Babcock has fared early on with the Edmonton Oilers, how Nick Suzuki’s injury will impact the Montreal Canadiens and if it could expedite a trade, and much more! Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (26:15) ahead of Game 1 of the World Series tomorrow! They discuss the Rays and Brewers respective paths to victory, who will be the x-factors for each club, what to expect from the Rays starter Nick Martinez in Game 1, and much more!

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the Raptors season opener with former Raptors assistant coach and 2019 NBA champion Adrian Griffin (1:39)! They discuss his memories of the 2019 Raptors and how Kawhi changed the team in 2019, what to expect in the second time around, how the team will manage his health, how Scottie and Kawhi will work alongside each other, his memories coaching Barnes, and much more. Then, former Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion (26:51) joins the show! They discuss Brady Tkachuk’s first game back in Ottawa, why he thought Brady would be a Senator for life, how players an...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off on the Opening Day of the NBA Season! They welcome former NBA player CJ Miles (12:11) to the show preview the NBA season! They discuss the changing teams around the NBA and the player movement in the new era of basketball, if Toronto adding Kawhi puts them back in the contender conversation, the Thunder/Spurs rivalry, and much more. Then, with the Tampa Bay Rays clinching a World Series berth, former Rays pitcher Grant Balfour (25:26) joins the show! They discuss the vibe around the team following last night’s victory, his experience wi...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Dallas Braden (10:05) ahead of tonight’s ALCS matchup with the Guardians on the brink of the end of their season. They break down how each manager needs to approach this game, who needs to step up most, what to expect from Freddy Peralta, what would be the better matchup for the Brewers, and much more! Then, with the San Jose Sharks coming to town, Luke Fox (27:40) joins the show! They discuss the Leafs' early-season urgency, what to expect in the battle of the first and second overall pick at the 2026 NH...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert begin their Friday edition discussing the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the World Series champions in the NLCS and why the Brewers deserve all the credit in dethroning the Los Angeles Dodgers, before bringing on Baseball Today host Chris Rose to weigh in on the series, Pat Murphy's influence on the National League winning roster, and if the Cleveland Guardians can overcome their World Series drought. Then, on the Friday Free-For-All, Ailish and Justin touch on other playoff series in which we saw the best overall performance from a team across all sports including Mike Futa's 2014...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:52) in another edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, the Leafs' needs, whether we will ever see a 200-point player again, if Dylan Larkin would be willing to go to Montreal, the future of the Hughes brothers, and much more. Then, ahead of a must-win game for the Dodgers to avoid a sweep, Katie Woo joins the show (25:55) to tee up Game 4 of the NLCS. They discuss Shohei Ohtani getting back into the leadoff spot with the season on the line, why the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Fabian Ardaya (10:25) of the Athletic. They discuss Shohei being bumped even farther down the lineup, if the dual threat of Ohtani could be over, what to expect in a pivitol Game 3 tonight, Blake Snell being on the mound, and much more. Then, Devante Smith-Pelly joins the show (28:51) ahead of the battle between two of his former teams. They break down what to expect from the Habs and Caps, what teams will have to get Ovi for his retirement gift, his memories playing alongside the Great 8, and more. Then, they discuss...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert preview the Raptors season as they take on the Knicks in preseason action. They're joined by theScore's Joseph Casciaro (10:22) live from Scotiabank Arena ahead of the game to discuss Kawhi Leonard returning to Toronto, what the ceiling is for this team in a tighter Eastern Conference, and what the young players like Collin Murray-Boyles and recent draft pick Allen Graves could give the Raptors this season. Afterwards, they chat with Sportsnet's Gene Principe (26:22) with a busy night on the NHL schedule, and get into the current state of the Edmonton Oilers under Mike Babcock.<...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off a special thanksgiving with Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi live from Tampa Bay ahead of the Rays ALCS matchup against Cleveland. They discuss the payrolls for both teams, if the Rays are a favourite to advance to the World Series, the confidence in Drew Rassmussen, a Canadian matchup in the series, and much more! Then, ahead of the Senators matchup against the Devils on Monday Night Hockey, Jason York joins the show. They discuss how the Senators look heading into tonight/s game, the steps Ottawa can take to win, the vibes around th...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert tee up a busy weekend slate in the sports world with a Friday Free For All! They start with a look at the Winnipeg Jets and whether their hot start makes them reconsider entertaining a Connor Hellebuyck trade. Then, they review their Monday hot takes, reflect on the Cleveland Guardians forcing a Game 5 against the Chicago White Sox, and discuss the Milwaukee Brewers' chances to dethrone the LA Dodgers in the ALCS. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss the most surprising NHL division leaders after a week and a half of action before picking three...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Fox ahead of the Maple Leafs visit to Las Vegas to take on the Golden Knights. They discuss the massive comeback earlier in the week against Nashville, McKenna moving down in the lineup, what to expect from Marner and co. after a Stanley Cup Final appearance last year, and much more! Then, ahead of a major Game 4 between the Guardians and White Sox, ESPN’s Roxy Bernstein joins the show ahead of his call of the game. They discuss if the White Sox are built to go on a de...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala (9:51)! They discuss Gavin McKenna recording his first 2 career points last night, if McKenna could be a true impact player for Toronto in year one, if the Vancouver Canucks are heading in the right direction, and much more. Then, with a massive day of playoff baseball, MLB Network’s Robert Flores joins the show (28:10) to discuss four elimination games on Wednesday! They discuss the Dodgers World Series aspirations, if the White Sox can keep things up en route to a World Series, what could be the most chaotic World Se...

 Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Verlander (11:41) ahead of tonight’s matchup between the Brewers and Padres. They discuss what to expect between the two sides, how each team has built their rosters and how Milwaukee has pushed San Diego to the brink, and much more. Then, a week into the NHL season, Ailish and Justin ask the biggest questions for each Canadian team. They break down how Montreal can fare without Ivan Demidov for the next 2-4 weeks, if Evan Bouchard’s success under Mike Babcock is sustainable, if Vancouver is proving to be must...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:25) ahead of Rogers Monday Night Hockey. They kick things off discussing Alexander Ovechkin announcing that 2026-27 will be his final season in the NHL and what to expect from his farewell tour. Then, they discuss the Senators' outlook without Jake Sanderson, whether Simon Edvinsson could end up in Utah, and more. Afterward, it’s time for the inaugural Monday Hot Take! Later, ahead of Game 2 between the Yankees and Rays, Marc Topkin joins the show (29:03) to discuss what the matchup will look like with Cam Schlittler on the mo...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert tee up the weekend's divisional rounds of MLB's postseason after the Braves wrapped up the Wild Card round with a Game 3 win over the Phillies. Then, they get set for the first Battle of Ontario of the season with the Senators set to visit the Maple Leafs to open their season. Yukon Premier Currie Dixon joins the show (9:58) to discuss what it means for the territory to have Gavin McKenna and Dylan Cozens become the first Yukon-born players to face each other in NHL history, as well as the continued growth of hockey in...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:25) to break down the latest surrounding the Red Wings' negotiations with Simon Edvindsson, who is still in Europe with the Red Wings season set to begin. Then, they discuss what Connor Hellebuyck is risking by sitting out, early impressions on Gavin McKenna, Gary Bettman’s latest thoughts on trade protection from The FAN Hockey Show, and more. Later, ahead of the final Wild Card game of the MLB postseason between the Phillies and Braves, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers joins the show (28:07). They discuss what to expect from Ray Kerr...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Blue Jays season-ending media availability. Then, ahead of the Red Sox Wild Card matchup against the New York Yankees, Jake Mintz joins the show (10:30) live from the stadium. They break down what to expect in a must-win game for Boston, the Cubs' chances tonight with Kevin Gausman on the mound, and more. Then, ahead of the Leafs second game of the season, former Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets Head Coach Dean Evason stops by (26:52) to discuss his desire to get back into the NHL, his time coaching the...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off NHL Opening night with Justin Cuthbert (2:27) live from Scotiabank Arena! They discuss the excitement surrounding the Leafs' season kicking off tonight, Toronto pulling off a blockbuster for Kirill Marchenko, expectations for Gavin McKenna, how Jim Hiller’s coaching style will work, and more! Then, they debate who had the better offseason between Toronto and Montreal. Later, Jody Shelly joins the show (26:30) to break down what we can look forward to on opening night! They discuss his experience covering Marchenko with the Blue Jackets and how Knies will fit in with Columbus, how Ma...

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off discussing the Leafs making a blockbuster trade just before opening night rosters were due. They break down how John Chayka landed Kirill Marchenko, what the trade means for Toronto, why the team decided to trade Matthew Knies, and more. Then, Kyle Bukauskas joins the show (11:07) to discuss what transpired at Leafs camp ahead of the trade, play a game of ‘This Or That’ where they go through some of the biggest questions heading into the season, and much more. Then, Luke Fox stops by (27:00) to discuss the Matthew Knies trade rumours fina...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off ahead of first pitch between the Reds and Blue Jays in the final series of the season and discuss Vladdy’s apology regarding his contract comments. Then, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman joins the show (10:58). They discuss the clubhouses reactions to Vladdy’s comments, what the reception will be for George Springer in what could be his final series with Toronto, if Max Scherzer will be pitching on Sunday and if he can overtake Justin Verlander’s strikeout total, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin do an NHL futures draft! They discuss the youn...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with NHL Insider Frank Seravalli (1:07) for an Eastern Conference Preview! They discuss the Washington Capitals massive offseason and if they can take over Carolina for the top spot in the metro, if Philly can make another playoff push, how much of the Devils season depends on Jack Hughes, and more. Then, they move into the Atlantic division. They break down if the Habs need another centreman, which Canadian teams will make the postseason, and more. Then, with the Jays season being essentially over, Ailish and Justin go through their ideas to...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things with Jason Bukala (1:12) as they go through an NHL Value Draft! Each team is made up of 3 forwards, 2 defenseman, and 1 goaltender who they would build a team around. They go through some of the biggest questions facing the current and future faces of the NHL, the contracts of that will define the NHL going forward, expectations for the league's superstars and young guns this season, and much more!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down the Raptors signing Kawhi Leonard to an extension. They discuss how it lines up with the Raptors window of contention, what the roster will look like this year, and more. Then, with the AL Playoff picture clearing up, Jensen Lewis (11:07) joins the show! They break down the Guardians taking a hold of the AL Wild Card Race, if the season is over for Toronto, the Red Sox and Yankees play as of late, and more! Then, Jason Demers joins the show (30:50) for a NHL Western Conference Preview! They discuss...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (4:51) ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays Series opener against the Baltimore Orioles. They discuss Dylan Cease’s injury and if Jays fans should be worried about his heath for next season, Spencer Miles's positive season for Toronto, if we will see Max Scherzer in the MLB next season, why the Jays are fixable this offseason, the AL manager of the year favorites, and more. Then, Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:18) to discuss her takeaways from the first weekend of the NHL Preseason. They discuss if Ma...

Ailish Forfar and Zach Bodenstein welcome radio voice of the Blue Jays Ben Shulman (1:00) in-studio as Ailish's Jays get set for a pivotal weekend series against Zach's Rangers in Texas. They discuss confidence levels in Dylan Cease on regular rest, what to expect from recent call-up José Rodríguez, the bullpen's workload, and how the Jays' lineup matches up against the top of Texas' rotation. Later, Prime NFL insider James Palmer stops by (26:40) following the Bills' statement win over the Lions on Thursday Night Football. He discusses Josh Allen's dominant performance, shares some overreactions after Week 1, and previews a lo...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:37) with NHL training camps opening up. They discuss Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension from the Jets after failing to report to practice, what a trade for the Jets start goalie could look like and what the offers have looked like thus far, Dylan Larkin’s future, expectations for the Sharks, if Adam Fantilli has a future with Columbus, the major contract extensions for younger players as of late, and more. Then, Sam McKee joins the show (26:30) with the Leafs preseason set to begin this weekend. They break down the opti...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off recapping a close contest last night that saw the Jays lose their series opener against the Tigers. Then, Sportsnet’s Joe Siddall joins the show (8:50) to break down how Soriano fared in game 1, the Jays' injury woes, what to expect in game 2, and much more! Later, Kyle Bukauskas joins the show (26:30) to discuss the biggest questions facing all of the NHL’s Canadian teams! They discuss the future of the Canucks under new leadership, which of the Ontario teams is under the most pressure, and much more!

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Sportsnet MLB insider Shi Davidi (1:31) joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff ahead of the Blue Jays' series opener against the Detroit Tigers. He discusses Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s slump busting home run at the Rogers Centre, the Jays' identity heading into the final four series of the season, potential solutions for Dylan Cease's slipping velocity, the potential of Brett Bateman's power-tool, and Kazuma Okamoto's rookie season. Then, Justin and Jesse chat about the Raptors' trade for Kawhi Leonard inching towards being made 'official' before welcoming in MLB Network insider Jon Morosi (26:15) to share his expectations for Vladdy after his...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Blue Jays reporter Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:43) ahead of Toronto's weekend series against the Baltimore. He previews the veteran duel on the mound in the opener as Max Scherzer faces off against former teammate Chris Bassitt, discusses the decision to DFA Jesús Sánchez and call-up career Minor Leaguer Rudy Martin Jr., and forecasts when Trey Yesavage and Anthony Santander might be ready to rejoin the team. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the 49ers embarrassing the Rams in Australia, the Red Wings stripping the 'C' from Dylan Larkin, and Gavin McKenna turning heads at th...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome back Frank Seravalli (1:32) for a game of Frank or Fiction with the NHL season inching closer! They discuss the unanswered question from the offseason, whether Connor Hellebuyck will be a Winnipeg Jet on opening night, if Quinn Hughes will sign with the Wild, the contract extensions to Fraser Minten and Zeev Buium, the Habs' contract situation, what Sidney Crosby’s next contract will look like, and more. Then, they discuss the future of NHL expansion, and end things off honouring the legendary Barry Melrose. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss the Jays playoff chances af...