The FAN Pregame

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...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:21). They discuss Rasmus Andersson joining the Vegas Golden Knights, Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto, and Jarmo Kekäläinen’s first big move as Sabres GM, locking up Josh Doan to a long-term extension. Then, they discuss the Sabres' looming decision on Alex Tuch and the playoff windows for some of the hottest teams around the league. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss some of the NHL players who have never made an All-Star game and who could have earned their first appearance had there been an ASG this s...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet Leafs Analyst Craig Simpson ahead of Toronto hosting the red-hot Red Wings tonight. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the start, the playoff race in the Atlantic, what the Leafs can do at the trade deadline with their assets, and more. Then, they break down how Matthews has improved as of late, what has changed in his game admits his recent stretch, Patrick Kane’s legacy in his chase for history, the Red Wings young core’s development, and more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Steve Aschburner (1:15) ahead of the Toronto Raptors' matchup against the Golden State Warriors. They discuss Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury and if the Warriors will be buyers at the deadline, the latest on Ja Morant and the top trade candidates, the NBA rookie rankings, where Scottie Barnes and Darko Rajakovic fit in the mid-season award races, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin welcome Shayna Goldman (27:08) to the show to discuss the Rasmus Andersson trade to Las Vegas, where would be the best landing spot for top trade targets such as...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Andi Petrillo ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Wild. They discuss who can step up for Toronto with the absence of Nylander, the playoff race in the Atlantic, and much more! Then, Nick Shook joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines around the NFL. They break down the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott and who could be the next HC of the Bills, what to make of this weekend’s playoff slate, who could be heading to the Super Bowl, and much more!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Matt Devlin (1:55) ahead of the Raptors' matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. They break down what to expect without Kawhi Leonard in the equation, how the team has been able to find success this season, Collin Murray-Boyles’ development and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin react to a disappointing 24 hours for Blue Jays fans with the Dodgers landing Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette heading to New York. Jon Morosi joins the show (25:55) to break down how the Jays got here, if Cody Bellinger is a realistic pivot for Toronto, what Tu...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:10). They discuss Marner’s first game against his old team tonight, where this game ranks amongst players playing against their former teams, Marner’s legacy in Toronto, Rick Bowness replacing Dean Evason as head coach of the Blue Jackets, who is the next coach on the hot seat, and much more. Then, Jesse Granger joins the show (26:11) to discuss how Marner has fit in with Vegas, how both teams view this game, Nic Roy’s legacy in Las Vegas, how the Golden Knights look between the pipes, Carter Hart’s...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:46) on a day full of MLB news. They discuss the latest coming out of the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, what the Jays are willing to do, if the Mets and Dodgers are hopeful to land the star bat, the latest on Bo Bichette’s interest around the league, and much more. Then, Adam Stanley joins the show (27:16) ahead of the Senators' matchup against the New York Rangers tonight. They discuss the turmoil surrounding the Senators on and off the ice, as well as the rumours surrounding Linus Ulmark's absence. Fi...

With every Canadian team suiting up tonight, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (4:25). They discuss the Leafs' complete game against the Avalanche last night, how Toronto will approach their crease, what is going on with the Ottawa Senators, if Ivar Stenberg could overtake Gavin McKenna for the #1 Pick at the upcoming NHL Draft, how Brayden Point’s injury could affect Canada’s Olympic team, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their potential Brayden Point injury replacements for Team Canada, tee up the fourth meeting between the Spurs and OKC, discus...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Grange (1:14) ahead of the Raptors' rematch against the 76ers. They discuss if Kyle Lowry will get to see some action tonight in what could be his last game in Toronto, Collin Murray-Boyle’s continued development and importance to this Raptors squad, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jackets' firing Dean Evason and bringing in Rick Bowness as their new head coach. Later, Caroline Cameron joins the show (25:57) ahead of tonight’s Leafs/Avs contest. They discuss how the Leafs stack up against a league-leading Colorado Avalanche, Nath...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Alvin Williams (2:22) ahead of the Raptors matchup against the Boston Celtics. They discuss Boston’s surprising record this season, how the Raptors have looked as of late, how CMB has developed halfway through his rookie season, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through Team Canada’s Women’s Olympic team roster announcement and how they stack up against the tournament favourites. Later, Team Canada Olympic Women’s General Manager Gina Kingsbury joins the show (25:56)! They discuss how the team approached building their roster, the importance of the veterans on the team...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the latest edition of Frank or Fiction with Frank Seravalli. They discuss if the Flyers are a playoff team, Celebrini’s Hart trophy, candidacy, if the Sabres have found something real, Utah getting a Winter Classic, if the Olympic Arena in Milan will be ready for the Olympics, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the latest reports surrounding Bo Bichette!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Kyle Bukauskas at the midway point of the NHL season (1:49). They discuss the biggest races around the NHL, including a red-hot Central Division, which Canadian team will be the most interested to follow in the second half of the season, and more. Then, they discuss which Canadian teams have a legit chance to make the postseason, how Toronto has improved as of late, which HNIC postgame interview debut has stuck out the most to him, and much more! Later, Ailish and Justin react to the Utah Mammoth getting announced as...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing Brad Marchand’s comments about Toronto ahead of the Panthers matchup against the Leafs tonight. Then, TNT’s Liam McHugh joins the show to discuss Marchand’s getting under Toronto’s skin ahead of the game, if he can lead Florida to another deep playoff run, the parity in the eastern conference and how it could affect the trade deadline, if Matthews is back, and much more. Then, ahead of the Leafs pivotal matchup against the Panthers, Anna Dua weighs in on how Marchand plays the game off the ice, if the f...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off following a busy weekend in sports, highlighted by the Jays landing Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto. Then, Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling joins the show (9:18) to discuss what the addition of Okamoto means for Toronto and their pursuit of Bo Bichette and/or Kyle Tucker, where Okamoto will fit in on the roster, how the World Baseball Classic will impact spring training, how the rest of the division has improved alongside Toronto, and much more. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss Canada’s “early” exit at the World Juniors and then conduct a 'Who won’t wi...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Russo following Team U.S.A.’s Olympic roster selection. Then, they discuss the tough decisions that Bill Guerin and co. were forced to make, how the Women’s national team stacks up and if Canada will have a chance, who will get the starting nod for the American’s on the Men’s side, why Brock Faber was a lock to make the roster over other established defenders, and more. Then, they discuss how Quinn Hughes has fit in so far in Minnesota and discuss what Bill Guerin has up h...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off reacting to team Canada’s Olympic hockey roster announcement. Play-by-play voice Chris Cuthbert (9:40) joins the show to discuss his surprises from the announcement, why Sam Bennett was not included, Tom Wilson getting his chance to shine on the national stage and if his game will translate to the Olympics, the Panthers and Lightning rivals turned teammates for the red and white, why Connor Bedard was omitted, and much more. Later, they discuss the Maple Leafs' 4-0 victory over the Devils without some of their star power. Ailish and Justin close out 2025 wi...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet's Luke Fox ahead of a tonight’s Leafs matchup against the Devils. They discuss the Leafs injury riddled roster, if Matthews will suit up tonight, how the team can bounce back, and more. Then, they discuss how the Leafs depth can step up, the teams powerplay, and which players have a future on the team. Then, ahead of tomorrow’s roster announcement for Team Canada, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (25:03) joins the show to discuss who he expects to be named to Canada’s Olympic roster, how Canada has looked at the WJ...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Matt Bonner ahead of the Raptors matchup against the Orlando Magic. They discuss what it is like to play in the NBA during the holidays, Jakob Poeltl’s injury and what the Raptors are getting in Mo Bamba, Scottie Barnes' historic game yesterday, and much more. Then, as we approach the new year, Ailish and Justin go through the moments that defined 2025 and read your texts!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Meaghan Mikkelson (1:25) ahead of tonight’s battle of Alberta. They discuss the timing of the Flames and Oilers meeting twice in one week, what it is like playing in a rivalry game, and more. Then, they discuss what has changed for the Flames after an abysmal start to the season. They break down the culture in the room, how the team has handled their start, individual performances, the scouting report on Rasmus Andersson, the team’s path back to the postseason, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin continue to go t...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing Brad Treliving and Craig Berube’s press conference on the firing of Marc Savard. Then, ahead of a busy holiday season for the NBA, NBA Insider Brett Siegel joins the show (9:23)! They tee up tonight’s Raps/Heat game, the biggest names who could be moved with the NBA trade deadline only 6 weeks out, what he is hearing from the G League Winter Showcase, how the Spurs are developing into a powerhouse in the NBA, the Christmas slate of NBA games, and much more. Then, in the spirit of Festivus, Aili...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the second hour with Jason Bukala (1:59)! They break down Team Canada’s World Juniors roster and where it ranks amongst Canada’s best. They discuss the expectations the Hunter brothers have for their squad, Canada’s system for developing goalies, how the players snubbed from Canada last year will make their mark this time around, his memories of scouting Sidney Crosby, and much more! Later, in the spirit of the holidays, Ailish and Justin go through the Canadian NHL teams and gift each one a present to help each team.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Sam McKee! They start things off discussing the Leafs’ struggles at the NHL's Holiday break, the conversations surrounding Auston Matthews and his issues this season, the conspiracy theories surrounding the Leafs' captain, the consequences if Toronto does not respond to Berube’s messaging, and more. Then, they discuss how the Leafs can improve their power play, what is needed to reinvigorate the team, and more. Later, Ailish, Justin, and Sam react to assistant coach and power play specialist Marc Savard being fired from the Toronto Maple Leafs. They discuss what...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Iain MacIntyre (1:58) ahead of the Canucks' matchup against the Islanders tonight and their clash with the Bruins tomorrow. They discuss the aftermath of the Quinn Hughes trade in Vancouver and the atmosphere in the locker room. Then, they chat about how the new additions will help the team compete, what changes in a locker room when you trade your captain mid-season, who will now be relied upon as leaders in Vancouver, and much more. Then, It’s the Friday Free for All! Ailish and Justin discuss a wide variety of to...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli. They break down what to expect from the Leafs/Caps game tonight and the outsider perspective on the Leafs and the secrecy surrounding Matthews health and if the Leafs captain is losing his powers, if Matthews will be team U.S.A.’s captain at the Olympics, and more. Then, they take a look around the league and discuss if Tom Wilson is a lock for Canada, the injury concerns ahead of the Olympics, if we will see an influx of trades before the Olympics, Jarry’s early retu...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Sam Cosentino (2:12) ahead of tonight’s Jets/Blues matchup. They tee up the contest and discuss the ultra-competitive Central Division, as well as the importance of tonight’s game for the Jets to regain a playoff spot. They also examine the Blues' struggles this season and look at Team Canada’s WJC roster, discussing what to expect leading up to the tournament. Then, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show (26:03) to discuss the latest storylines from MLB free agency and the Blue Jays' plans. They chat about the latest surrounding Bo Bichette and if...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off looking ahead to a much anticipated NBA Cup Final between the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks before bringing on MSG Network and ESPN's Mike Breen to take a deeper dive in the buy-in from the players and fans for the league's in-season tournament, what it could mean for the Knicks and it's fanbase to raise a Cup trophy and banner, the pressure to win in New York, and the rise of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. Then, Justin and Jesse touch on the first meeting between the...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff open with a chat on the Blue Jays' signing of reliever Tyler Rogers and how the submariner adds to the bullpen mix in Toronto. Then, ESPN's Ryan S. Clark joins the show (10:24) to help break down Friday's NHL blockbuster that saw the Vancouver Canucks send Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. They get into what the deal means for the ultra-competitive Central Division and why it was a move the Wild needed to make before discussing the Buffalo Sabres swapping Kevyn Adams for Jarmo Kekäläinen as General Manager. Later, Justin and Jesse di...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off, discussing the Blue Jays extending President Mark Shapiro to a 5-year deal and why he deserved the commitment from the team. Then, after making a move to solve their issues between the pipes, Oilers Now Host Bob Stauffer joins the show (11:01) to break down the latest moves from GM Stan Bowman and company made to improve the team. They discuss whether Tristan Jarry is the upgrade the team needed, Stuart Skinner's tenure in Edmonton, the rationale for shipping out Brett Kulak, and much more. Then, it’s a Friday Free For Al...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick thing off with Frank Seravalli. They discuss the latest surrounding Quinn Hughes and if he could be a New Jersey Devil, what the Devils would need to do to make this happen, and more. Then, They discuss Habs top prospect Jacob Fowler getting called up to make his NHL debut against the Penguins tonight, how Montreal got to this point between the pipes, how different Canada’s Olympic team will look from it’s Four Nations Roster, Carter Hart’s return to Philly tonight, and much more. Justin and Jesse end things off discus...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Shi Davidi (0:51) live from the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando. They discuss the differences this offseason from years past at the Meetings, Pete Alonso’s big contract with the Orioles, whether Bo Bichette is still a realistic option to re-sign in Toronto, the Blue Jays' interest in Kyle Tucker, what to expect from the starting rotation in Toronto, and much more. Then, James Herbert joins the show (28:55) to discuss the Raptors' Quarter Final loss to the Knicks in the NBA Cup, potential Raptors trade scenarios, if Anthony Davis could work in...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Matt Devlin (1:42) ahead of the Raptors' NBA Cup Quarter Final matchup against the New York Knicks. They discuss the team's play in the group games, what is on the line for the Raptors tonight, how Toronto's stars have adjusted and built themselves this season, why this is the biggest game for the Raptors in years, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse break down the Raptors' chances at the NBA Cup, if other sports should follow with a Cup of their own, and more. Then, they move on to the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing the Northern Star award which is set to be announced tomorrow. They discuss the top candidates and go back through the history of the award. Then, Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show to discuss the latest news and rumours live from Orlando at the MLB Winter Meetings. They discuss the latest on Berrios, the teams reported interested in relievers such as Diaz, which big names the team could be in on, how they have approached the offseason, if Marte could be a trade option for Toronto, and much more. Then, Ailish...