The FAN Pregame

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Jennifer Botterill (1:08) live from Carolina. They break down how Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final played out and what both sides need to change in Game 2. Then, Greg Wyshynski joins the show (25:40) to discuss Red Wings Captain Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from Detroit, which team makes the most sense to take a run at trading for him, if Jon Cooper was the right choice for the Jack Adams award, tee up Game 2, and much more!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:42) following Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. They discuss how each team looked in Game 1, whether Rod Brind’Amour needs to change his lines, Vegas' depth, Nikolaj Ehlers' dynamic performance, Jon Cooper winning his first Jack Adams trophy, and much more. Then, Michael Grady joins the show (25:51) to tee up Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs! They discuss whether youth or experience gives either team an advantage, Wemby’s run to the finals, how Brunson will match up against San Antonio’s defence, and more...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert get set for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals with Sportsnet’s Chris Cuthbert (3:46) ahead of his sixth Stanley Cup Final. They discuss the importance of depth in making it to the finals, how the two coaches' legacies could be impacted during the series, how Taylor Hall found a home in Carolina, and much more! Then, former NHL goaltender and NHL analyst Devan Dubnyk (26:56) joins the show! They discuss the goaltender battle between Carter Hart and Frederik Andersen, breaking down each team's run to the finals, and much more! Ailish and Justin end things of...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jackie Redmond (1:15) to preview the Stanley Cup Finals beginning this week. They break down how Tortorella has earned the respect from his locker room, what Carolina needs to improve on following the ECF against the Canadiens, the goaltending battle between Hart and Andersen, and much more. Then, to preview the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, CBS Sports’ John Gonzalez joins the show (26:35). They break down how the Spurs took down the Thunder, whether the rivalry is only just beginning, the future in OKC, how New York can contain We...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert preview a must-win game for the Montreal Canadiens with John Forslund (1:17). They discuss how Carolina has put themselves in a position to make the Stanley Cup Finals after numerous Conference Finals disappointments, what is going wrong for the Habs, how the Canes have used analytics to become a contender year after year, how the Habs will adjust tonight, and much more. Then, it’s another edition of the Friday Free For All. They discuss Canada set to announce their World Cup Roster, who could be the first player to be handed the Stanley Cup af...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Frank Seravalli for a Stanley Cup Conference Finals edition of Frank or Fiction (1:15). They discuss if the Habs have a chance at coming back against Carolina, K’Andre Miller's case for Conn Smythe, Jared Bednar's future after the Avalanche were swept, and much more! Then, David Dennis Jr. of Andscape joins the show (25:50) to discuss the NBA Western Conference Finals, whether the Spurs are showing signs of inexperience, how the Thunder are getting to the free-throw line, the officiating in the series, what to expect in Game 6, and much more. Ailish and Justin en...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Antoine Roussel (1:16) ahead of the Montreal Canadiens crucial matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes. They discuss how the Habs need to adjust in Game 4 against the Hurricanes, why the team is struggling to get pucks on net, how Marty St. Louis can adjust his game plan to Carolina, and much more. Then, following the Jays' win against the Marlins, Ben Nicholson-Smith (26:35) joins the show to discuss the series, the Jays' pitching, positive takeaways, and more! They end things off discussing the Vegas Golden Knights heading back to the Stanley Cup Finals...

Garry Galley (1:37) joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ahead of his call of Game 4 of the Western Conference Final to discuss how Vegas has gotten to this point, how John Tortorella has impacted their playoff success thus far, the goaltending issues for Colorado and the success of Carter Hart, whether Mitch Marner is playing the best hockey of his career, and much more. Then, NBA TV’s Mo Dakhil joins the show (28:50) to tee up Game 5 between the Spurs and Thunder. They discuss how Wemby has continued to evolve, what the Thunder need from Holmgren, and much more. They en...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with former Montreal Canadiens defenceman Chris Wideman (1:54) ahead of the Habs' Game 3 matchup against the Hurricanes at home. They discuss his relationship with the current Canadiens team, his time under Martin St. Louis, how Lane Hutson has developed into a key player for Montreal, and much more. Then, Carolina Hurricanes Special Assistant to the GM Justin Williams (26:35) joins the show! They chat about how the Hurricanes have performed in the first two games against the Habs, his playoff memories, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin end things off discussing...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with former NHL Defenseman and 3x Stanley Cup Champion, Alec Martinez! They tee up the Vegas Golden Knights game 2 matchup against the Avs, his time with the Vegas Golden Knights, why things seem to be working in Las Vegas For Mitch Marner, how Vegas was able to come out hot in game 1, how the Habs got to this point in the ECF, and much more. Then, It’s The Friday Free For All! They discuss the Jays matchup against the Pittsburgh Pirates and how the team has been build, how the fi...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:04). They tee up the 'Kotkaniemi Bowl' as Carolina takes on Montreal in the Eastern Conference Finals, discuss the rest vs. rust narrative, how the youngest team in the league has gotten this far, why Carolina is poised for success, and more. Then, they discuss the Western Conference Final with the Golden Knights taking game 1, Cale Makar’s injury, John Tortorella's impact, and more. Later, Eric Engels joins the show (29:35) ahead of game 1 between the Habs and Hurricanes, the rivalry between the two teams, how the Habs match up ag...

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs kick things off with Eric Francis (0:40) ahead of the Western Conference Finals. They discuss what we can expect from the Vegas Golden Knights ahead of their series-opening matchup with the Colorado Avalanche, Mark Stone’s health, Rasmus Andersson’s impact in Las Vegas, Marner’s playoff performance, and much more. Then, former Avalanche forward John Mitchell (26:55) joins the show to discuss the Avs kicking off Game 1 without Cale Makar, if Vegas should be viewed as underdogs, how Vegas can contain Marner, and more. Justin and Jesse end things off discussing the latest Live FPG Conn S...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with TNT’s Liam McHugh (1:11). They discuss the Habs advancing to the ECF as they take on the well-rested Carolina Hurricanes, Jakub Dobeš' impact, if the Habs deserved to win both Game 7’s, the Western Conference finals, the punishment for Vegas regarding how they handled a press conference, and much more. Then, ahead of the Blue Jays' second game of their series against the Yankees, Kevin Pillar joins the show (25:35). They discuss how the Jays have performed this season, what went wrong in Game 1, and much more. Ailish and Justin end t...

Ailish Forfar and Justin kick off a big night on the network with Elliotte Friedman (0:51) live in Buffalo ahead of Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. They break down why the series has been high scoring, how Lindy Ruff has approached the lead-up to Game 7, who he will start in goal, how the winning team tonight will be able to match up against a well-rested Carolina Hurricanes side in the ECF, and much more. Then, ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals, former Toronto Raptor CJ Miles joins the show (25:40) as the defending champion Thunder...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ricky Romero (4:23) at the quarter mark of the Blue Jays' season. They break down Toronto's pitching performances and how they can bounce back, the positive trends we have seen from the Jays early on, if Vladdy has met expectations this season, and much more.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:00)! They break down the coaching changes around the league, if Kris Knobloch makes sense for the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canucks newly shaped front office, what it will take for David Carle to make the move to the NHL, and much more. Then, Stu Cowan (25:49) of the Montreal Gazette joins the show ahead of Game 5 between the Habs and Sabres. They discuss the atmosphere in Montreal, Jakub Dobeš's mentality, and how he and other young Canadiens have embraced the spotlight. To end off the show, Ailish and J...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic (1:19) ahead of the Avs' potential closeout Game 5 against the Wild. Then, they discuss the Habs/Sabres series, how a flukey goal saw the Sabres even the series, the impressive resilience from Buffalo, and more. Later, Sportsnet’s Luke Fox joins the show (27:08) to discuss why the Leafs decided to move on from head coach Craig Berube, if the new regime in Toronto is trying to keep their cards close going forward, the most important traits that the Leafs' next coach needs to have, and much more. Ailish and Ju...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with NHL Network’s Mike Kelly (1:48)! They discuss the Golden Knights' series against the Ducks and how Mitch Marner has adapted quickly to playoff hockey on the West Coast. Then, they preview the Habs' Game 4 matchup against the Sabres, the Sabres' decision between the pipes, Dahlin vs. Hutson, and more. Later, former Anaheim Ducks forward and current analyst Emerson Etem joins the show (25:37) to discuss the Ducks' side of the series and how they have fared throughout the playoffs so far, the goaltending battle between Dostal and Hart, and much more. Th...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Leroux (2:57) ahead of the Blue Jays series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays. They break down his thoughts on the Jays roster in a tough first quarter of the season, Eric Lauer being DFA’d and the importance of velocity for a bullpen guy, Vladdy’s approach at the plate this season, and much more. Then, Jason Demers joins the show (26:05) to discuss the biggest storylines around the NHL and the playoffs! They discuss the Habs taking the series lead against the Sabres, Dobes’ confidence, what to expect from Macken...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off ahead of a busy weekend of NHL playoff action with NHL Network’s Cory Schneider (1:54)! He breaks down how Freddy Andersen has been dominating the postseason for Carolina, tees up Game 2 between the Habs and Sabres, and discusses his time playing with Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood. Then, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins the show (25:58) to break down his experience live in-studio during the NHL Draft Lottery when Toronto won the First Overall Draft Pick, his take on the McKenna/Stenberg debate, Cole Caufield’s struggles throughout the playoffs, Leo Carlsson’s evolut...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:39) for another edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss how Toronto landing the top pick impacts Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto, the Ducks' chances to go on a deeper run, the Norris trophy finalists, and much more! Then, Sabres analyst Rob Ray joins the show (26:21) to discuss the series opener between the Habs and Sabres, what to expect in Game 2, the importance of the Sabres' depth players stepping up in Game 1, Rasmus Dahlin’s Norris Trophy nomination, and much more. They end things off discussing the latest FPG Conn...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the Buffalo News’ Mike Harrington (1:26) to tee up the Sabres' series opener against the Habs in Round 2. They tee up a series between two of the youngest teams in the league, how the Sabres stack up against Montreal, and much more. Then, Former Hart Trophy Winner and Habs legend José Théodore (26:40) joins the show! They discuss how Jakub Dobeš outplayed Tampa’s Andrei Vasilevskiy, the importance of having Noah Dobson back in the lineup, how the Habs top line can find its game, and much more. They end things off dis...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (3:44) ahead of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. They break down which team is most deserving of the first overall pick, which player could hear their name called first, how teams will go about deciding who they will take in the lottery, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin break down their latest Live FPG Conn Smythe Rankings!

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or an...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Luke Fox (1:01) to discuss the new era of the Toronto Maple Leafs under John Chayka and Mats Sundin. They break down the resumes of each new member of the Leafs front office, how the dynamic will work between Chayka and Sundin, the mood at the introductory presser today, what makes Chayka a valuable addition to Toronto, and the moves he has made that have impacted the league. Then, Luke breaks down his conversations with the Leafs new GM, his mindset on making trades, and much more. Finally, Ailish an...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Craig Simpson (1:31) in Montreal ahead of Game 6 between the Habs and Lightning. They break down how the Habs have improved since their first-round playoff loss to Washington last season, the goaltending battle between Dobeš and Vasilevskiy, the absence of Victor Hedman, and much more. Then, ahead of a must-win game for the Raptors in Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Michael Grange joins the show (25:22). They break down Ingram’s injury, what struggles the Raptors need to correct at home, and much more! Finally, Ailish and Justin end things off with their upd...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:08) as the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues. They discuss Crosby and the Penguins being ousted by the Flyers, preview what Philly can expect in the second round against the Hurricanes, and tee up tonight's Stars/Wild contest, with the Stars' season on the line. Then, Frank shares what Leafs fans could expect from a potential Chayka/Sundin-led front office. Later, CHED Oilers Analyst Rob Brown (26:00) joins the show! They break down the mood in Edmonton, why it is Stanley Cup or bust for Edmonton, who...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former 1st Overall Draft Pick and TVA's Alexandre Daigle (1:37) ahead of the Habs matchup against the Lightning. They break down the Habs decision to scratch Brendan Gallagher, the series' officiating, how the Habs can slow down Brandon Hagel, Juraj Slafkovský's health, the battle of the two goaltenders, and much more. Then, Matt Devlin joins the show (25:40) courtside in Cleveland ahead of Game 5 between the Raptors and Cavaliers! They discuss the defence we have seen from Toronto, how James Harden’s arrival in Cleveland has changed the team's style of pla...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down the big NHL games on the agenda tonight. Then, ahead of game 2 between the Red Sox and Blue Jays, Dan Shulman joins the show! They break down Trey Yesavage making his season debut tonight, the most popular Blue Jays, Don Mattingly getting his chance to manage a big-league club once again, and much more. Then, ahead of a potential elimination game for Edmonton, Jack Michaels joins the show to tee up the Ducks matchup against Edmonton. They discuss McDavid’s status for the game, what is going right for An...

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cutbbert kick things off with Deputy Commissioner of the NHL, Bill Daly (1:41)! They discuss last night’s controversial OT goal decision that resulted in the Oilers being pushed to the brink, whether technology could be implemented to help calls on the ice, the biggest issue plaguing officiating in the first round, the latest on potential NHL expansion, the DOPS, and much more. Then, the Boston Red Sox come to town amidst turmoil on the field, and MLB.com’s Ian Browne (26:56) joins the show. They discuss why the season hasn’t gone as planned for Boston...

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...