The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Demers (1:55)! They tee up the Habs' playoff home opener against the Lightning, why Connor McDavid is poised to break out, how the Flyers have pushed Sidney Crosby and the Pens to the brink, his experience on playoff teams, and much more. Then, Former Canadiens and Sabres captain Brian Gionta (25:35) joins the show! They discuss the Sabres making the playoffs, the stars that played there when he was captain of the team, what it is like to play playoff hockey at the Bell Centre, Gallagher not drawing into the lineup...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:01) for a playoff edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss Ullmark’s performance between the pipes for the Senators, if Buffalo needs to make a goalie switch, Wedgewood’s impact early on in the playoffs, if the Flyers can realistically make a deep run, and much more. Then, they discuss the latest surrounding the Leafs front office search, if Shane Doan could be the next GM of the Canucks, and much more. Then, Sportsnet’s Sherman Hamilton joins the show (25:40) in-studio to preview the Raptors playoff home opener. They d...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic (0:27) in the studio! They discuss the Oilers' mentality heading into the postseason, how Anaheim held Edmonton's superstars scoreless in Game 1, Jackson LaCombe’s impact, and much more. Then, they discuss how the Senators can come back as they make their home playoff debut, if Utah can take down the Vegas Golden Knights, and much more. Later, Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:30) to discuss the NHL playoffs and the goaltenders who have stolen the show early on, Porter Martone making a name for himself in the postseason, what is goin...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with TNT NHL analyst and former NHL player Jody Shelley (1:31)! They break down how the Habs matched up against the Lightning in Game 1, what Victor Hedman’s absence means for the series, and more. Then, they discuss the Penguins' struggles against the Flyers, Porter Martone’s impact early on, the craziness of Game 2 between the Sens and Canes, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their early Conn Smythe Trophy rankings. Next, ahead of puck drop, Eric Engels (39:48) joins the show live from Tampa Bay ahead of Game 2 between the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Mark Spector (1:05) ahead of the Oilers playoff opener against the Anaheim Ducks. They break down how the current Oilers roster compares to their last two Stanley Cup Playoff teams, how they stack up against the Anaheim Ducks, the key injuries, whether the Oilers can trust Connor Ingram between the pipes, and much more. Then, Liam McHugh (26:00) joins the show to discuss the vibes in Buffalo as the Buffalo Sabres returned to the playoffs, Porter Martone’s impact in Philadelphia, the Ducks' matchup against the Oilers, and much more!

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with David Amber (0:54) ahead of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They discuss the NHL Award and who he had on his ballot, whether Montreal is ready for a deep run, the most inexperienced goaltending duos ahead of the playoffs, the Sens' playoff chances if Linus Ullmark is at his best, whether Sidney Crosby can lead the Penguins to a deep run, the Flyers' youth, and much more. Then, it’s the Friday Free For All! Justin and Jesse discuss UFC Fight Night in Winnipeg, then, they do a ‘who cannot win the Stan...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with NBA On Prime’s Eric Collins (6:33). They preview the Raptors' playoff matchup against the Cavaliers, and discuss how the two sides stack up against one another, if the Cavs have the strength to go all the way, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss their takeaways from the Leafs ' end-of-season media availability. Later, Frank Seravalli joins the show (28:15) on the final day of the NHL regular season. They discuss Rick Bowness' extension in Columbus, whether the Habs can come out of the East, his hottest award takes, and mu...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Dan Shulman ahead of the Jays matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. They discuss the thrilling back-and-forth series opener, what to expect from Dylan Cease with the chance for the Jays to win their second series of the year, Varland’s importance to the Jays, if Jeff Hoffman is in danger of losing the closing job for Toronto, and much more. Then, Ray Ferraro joins the show as the NHL regular season comes to a close. They discuss the Habs chances against the Lightning, if Utah should be slept on, the la...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Joe Siddall (1:30) ahead of the Jays' series-opener in Milwaukee. They break down the two aces set to start in Kevin Gausman and Jacob Misiorowski, what we have seen from Vladdy early into the season, how the Brewers can find success against Toronto, Trey Yesavage set to make his final AAA Start before joining the Blue Jays, and more. Then, ahead of the NBA Play-Ins, NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin joins the show (25:55). They discuss which Play-In team has the potential to overtake their playoff opponent, if the Hornets are ready to ta...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala. They discuss if Ovi played his final home game in the NHL, the nearing of the end of an era in the NHL, the playoff picture in the Atlantic, the young players making their NHL and playoff debuts, the Red Flag teams heading into the playoffs, if the Carolina Hurricanes are a legitimate playoff threat, the Norris Trophy candidates, Joe Bowen’s final home game, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through the biggest storylines in sports including Rory McIlroy defending his Masters title, the Raptors fa...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:00) live from the Ball Park ahead of the Jays series against the Twins. They discuss what to expect from the new Blue Jays pitcher, Patrick Corbin, the most concerning stats for Toronto so far this season, how the team can improve their issues with RISP, and much more. Then, it’s the Friday Free For All! Ailish and Justin go through the biggest storylines around the sports world, including what could be Ovi’s last matchup against Crosby, the Masters, Scott Oake set to retire after his final Afte...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi (1:22) following the World Series rematch between the Jays and Dodgers. They break down Vladdy’s start to the first year of a major contract extension with Toronto, the Red Sox's struggles to start the season, and much more. Then, Tim Reynolds joins the show (25:42) ahead of a pivotal Raptors matchup against the Miami Heat. They break down the weird season for Miami, how Darko Rajaković has fared this year as he looks for his 100th win as a Head Coach of the Raptors, NBA Awards and c...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off with former Blue Jays and MLB Network analyst Kevin Kiermaier (1:04) after the Blue Jays' blowout loss to the LA Dodgers in their series-opener. They discuss the Jays' rocky start to the season, how they can bounce back, and his experience playing alongside Shohei Ohtani. Then, Dan Rapaport (26:01), host of Dan on Golf, stops by to tee up the Masters and discuss potential winners with the biggest storylines around them, Rory McIlroy's chances at repeating, and the Canadian's outlook at Augusta. 

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Ahead of a World Series rematch between the Jays and Dodgers, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling (1:07). They break down Alejandro Kirk's injury timeline, what to take away from the first 10 days of the Blue Jays season, the importance of the World Series rematch, and much more! Then, Bill Shaikin of the L.A. Times joins the show (25:20) to take a look at how the Dodgers have started the season, how the Dodgers will approach the series, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the Islanders making a coaching change with a...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Madison Shipman (0:22) in studio following the Blue Jays' extra-innings loss to the Chicago White Sox. Then, they react to Alejandro Kirk's injury and the news that the Blue Jays have signed Patrick Corbin to a 1-year contract. Then, they break down Tyler Heineman's error in the bottom of the ninth inning and Andrés Giménez's strong start at the plate. Later, it’s the Friday Free-for-All! Justin and Jesse go through the Toronto Tempo WNBA expansion draft results before discussing the Blue Jays' first week of the MLB season. They...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers ahead of tomorrow's home opener for the White Sox against the Jays. They discuss Dylan Cease’s start to life in Toronto, Alex Bregman’s start to his Cubs tenure, if the Yankees look poised for a deep run this season, and Bo Bichette’s early season struggles with his new team in a new role Then, they discuss Konnor Griffin getting a major payday and his first MLB call-up, why both sides elected to make the move, and more. Then, Jason Bukala joins the show to discu...

Victory Plus NHL insider Frank Seravalli (2:08) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to kick off the Wednesday edition. They discuss the Leafs' GM search, the Auston Matthews factor of the Leafs' looming decision, Doug Armstrong's potential fit in Toronto, and recent reports about the expensive fan services offered at Scotiabank Arena. Later, ahead of Canucks vs. Avalanche on Wednesday Night Hockey, Sam Cosentino (26:11) stops by the studio to discuss who Vancouver might target at the top of the draft, whether the Leafs are better off losing their pick and drafting in 2027, the Hart trophy race, and what Cale Makar's...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing MLSE CEO Keith Pelley’s presser after firing Brad Treliving as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. They share their biggest takeaways from the presser and break down what this means for the team's future. Then, Sportsnet’s Dan Shulman joins the show (13:11) ahead of the Blue Jays matchup against the Rockies, and he discusses the blowout loss to open the series, Max Scherzer making his season debut, Brandon Little’s struggles early on, and much more. Later, David Pagnotta joins the show (25:47) to discuss the timing of the Leafs...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (1:01), who discusses the Blue Jays' record-setting opening weekend, realistic expectations for Cody Ponce in his Blue Jays debut, Kazuma Okamoto’s MLB debut series, Andrés Giménez's importance to the team, and more. Then, they tee up the series against the Colorado Rockies. Later, ahead of the Leafs' matchup against Radko Gudas and the Anaheim Ducks, Luke Fox joins the show (25:40). They discuss who would be most likely to step up and fight Gudas for injuring Auston Matthews, if Bruce Cassidy being fired by the Vegas Golden Knig...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff get set for Blue Jays' Opening Night! Jays legend Joe Carter joins the show (5:38) to discuss the honour of receiving a statue outside of Rogers Centre, the nerves of playing in the first game of the season, how the team can build upon last year's World Series run, how the rest of the league will view them, his relationship with Ernie Clement, and much more. Then, Ben Shulman joins the show (26:25) ahead of his first call of the season! They break down the differences between this year’s roster compared to 2025, whether the injuries to...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (0:58) for another edition of Frank or Fiction. They discuss whether the Red Wings' playoff chances are slipping away, if the Golden Knights are as good as their record indicates, the Oilers' path back to the Western Conference Finals, and whether Kyle Dubas deserves credit for the Penguins' success. Then, Sportsnet’s Caleb Joseph (26:21) joins the show to discuss what it is like to play in a home opener, go through the 2026 Blue Jays superlatives, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Verlander ahead of MLB Opening night. They discuss the biggest storylines around baseball heading into opening night, if the Jays improved this offseason, if anyone could overtake the Dodgers, the expectations for the Phillies, and more. Then, they end things off discussing the rookies to keep an eye on. Then, former MLB Catcher Erik Kratz joins the show to discuss why players love to play for Toronto, what a former catcher thinks about the MLB’s implementation of ABS, expectations for Bo Bichette with the Mets, and much more.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. They break down the Jays pitching staff with the injuries heading into opening day, if Roman Anthony is ready to lead the Boston Red Sox to new heights, How Alonso could help improve the Baltimore Orioles, and much more. Then, they discuss who could come out of the AL East, the Jays locking Ross Atkins up to a long-term deal, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Shi Davidi (1:10), following Ross Atkins and John Schneider getting contract extensions with the Toronto Blue Jays. They break down the importance of locking up key personnel, the big roster decisions and cuts from the Blue Jays, the last two battles to make the Jays roster, and much more. Then, Adam Stanley joins the show ahead of the TGL Finals (30:43). They break down what we have seen in Year 2 of the TGL, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the state of the NCAA.

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Matt Devlin ahead of the Raptors matchup against Jokic and The Nuggets. They break down the importance of Poeltl getting back in the lineup, the teams upcoming schedule, the evolution of scoring across the league, the big games we have seen this season, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the Jays kicking off their season in a weeks time!

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:09) for a check-in on the NHL's award races. They discuss Macklin Celebrini’s Hart trophy candidacy, why Evan Bouchard deserves more respect in the Norris race, whether the Jack Adams is Jon Cooper’s to lose, Rick Bowness’s candidacy, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss the Jays' rotation to start the season, given the injury news for Trey Yesavage and José Berríos, Buck Martinez heading to the new Blue Jays' Hall of Excellence, and much more. 

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Luke Gazdic (2:45) ahead of Wednesday night hockey. They break down the Senators' recent hot streak ahead of their matchup against the Capitals, the Capitals' ability to retool under Spencer Carbery, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse discuss Crosby and the Pens looking poised to get back to the playoffs and question whether the Leafs missed their window. Later, Jason Bukala joins the show (25:27) to discuss Cole Hutson set to make his NHL debut with the Caps tonight, the teams around the league finding success without their star players, the...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with MLB Network’s Jon Morosi live from LoanDepot Park In Miami ahead of the WBC Finals! They break down how Venezuela got to the finals taking out Japan in the process, their victory over Italy last night, the expectation Team USA faces heading into the finals, what to expect from Nolan McLean, and much more. Then Ailish and Justin discuss Jack Hughes wanting the Olympic Golden Goal Puck from the Hall Of Fame. Then, Shi Davidi joins the show to discuss the WBC Finals, the Blue Jays that could emerge vi...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Kevin Pillar (1:43) ahead of the WBC semifinals. They discuss tonight’s matchup, team Italy’s Cinderella story, the need for ABS, Paul Skenes performance against the Dominican Republic, Jeff Hoffman’s addition to Team USA, the growth of baseball across the world, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss how athletes represent countries other than their home country before they get into the news that the World Cup of Hockey is returning! They break down the host cities, the OT changes, and more. Finally, they chat about the NBA's goals...

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...