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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look ahead to this weekend's NHL action with five storylines their watching closely on the "Futa Five". Brent Wallace (12:40) of the Locked on Sens podcast shares the latest room Ottawa including the team's injury concerns down the stretch, how Brady Tkachuk has changed as a player this season, and Travis Green's impact behind the bench. Jonathan Davis (38:30) VSiN NHL betting analyst, checks in on Macklin Celebrini's Hart Trophy case as the Sharks sit in a playoff spot, what's behind the Kings' downfall this year, and how the Ducks project heading into the postseason.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's episode battling the phonelines to catch up with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They chat about Cole Caufield's scoring pace this season as he closes in on 50 goals, the daunting Atlantic Division heading into the postseason, and Travis Green's presence in the Senators' room. Friedge also weighs in on the Kings' tricky decision in goal, concerns in Colorado down the stretch, what's in store Alex DeBrincat beyond this season, and more!

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Rob Ray, former NHLer and Sabres analyst, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the NHL's Atlantic Division leaders. Rob dives into the Buffalo's surge up the standings this season, the key pieces making a difference on the roster, and what to expect ahead of tonight's matchup against the Senators with a chance to clinch a playoff spot. Next, Pierre McGuire (15:55) of The Eye Test podcast, joins the boys to discuss the least favourable first round matchups, the Maple Leafs' GM search, the teams on the outside looking in, and more! Finally, Matt and Mike (48:51) wrap up...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Thursday's episode alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They dive into Macklin Celebrini's four-point night in the Sharks' crucial win over the Ducks, before taking a closer look at the playoff picture around the league. Friedge zeroes in on the Bruins' rapid rebuild and debates if the Maple Leafs can emulate their success, before highlighting Anthony Mantha's strong season. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Viktor Arvidsson's resurgence, as well as the ripple effects of the CHL-NCAA agreement.

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Matt Marchese returns alongside Mike Futa to break down the latest news from the NHL. They share thoughts on the Golden Knights' hiring John Tortorella and the Maple Leafs' GM search following MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley's press conference, and project how different the Eastern Conference playoff picture might look next season. Shane O'Brien (27:24), former NHLer and co-host of Missin' Curfew, joins the boys to discuss what it was like playing for Rick Bowness and John Tortorella during his time in the league, along with Toronto's "data-driven" approach in their front office. Later, former NHL head coach Pete...

Guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Eric Engels, Sportsnet senior columnist. Eric breaks down the success factors behind the Canadiens' five-game win streak, the team's best option in goal moving forward, and what to expect in the final stretch before the postseason. Later, Justin and Mike further discuss Brad Treliving's dismissal as GM in Toronto and identify what the Maple Leafs should be looking for in a successor. After the break, Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe (34:30) reflects on the Winnipeg Jets' underwhelming season with thoughts on the team's core, bright spots for the future, and roster...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa in-studio to react to Brad Treliving's dismissal as Maple Leafs GM. They dive into the timing of the front office change, the series of events that led to Treliving's firing, and how the team might approach looking for a replacement. Friedge also investigates if Toronto would consider splitting the role in two, the distribution of power within the Leafs front office, and some potential candidates to take the reigns. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Macklin Celebrini reaching 100 points.

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Gary Lawless, Golden Knights insider, joins guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa to share his view on the surprise coaching change in Vegas. Gary looks into John Tortorella's fit with the group, the next steps for the team with Torts at the helm, and if he can instill his message with only eight games left in the season. Next, play-by-play voice of Hockey Night in Canada, Chris Cuthbert (22:03) joins the boys to set up tonight's Maple Leafs vs. Ducks battle. They debate what's in store for Radko Gudas in his first matchup with Toronto since his suspension, before...

Guest host Justin Cuthbert joins Mike Futa to chat about the Golden Knights' coaching change replacing Bruce Cassidy with John Tortorella. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, weighs in on Vegas' bold move and discusses Tortorella's fit and what's next for Cassidy. Friedge also looks back on a busy weekend around the league and sets the stage for Maple Leafs vs. Ducks tonight.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's show with a look ahead to the weekend on today's edition of the "Futa Five". After the break, Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (14:43) joins the guys in-studio to chat about the Tkachuk brothers' comments about the etiquette of NHL fights. The boys also dive into how to differentiate prospects heading into the draft and identifies the top names to keep an eye on, before debating how the Maple Leafs should manage Auston Matthews and William Nylander.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They break down the Oilers big win over the Golden Knights to leapfrog Vegas in the standings, Connor McDavid's renewed energy and Mark Stone's two-goal night. Friedge also gets into about the Canadiens' 2-1 win over the Blue Jackets, what's next for Samuel Montembeault, and the Penguins' 0-9 streak with video reviews. The boys wrap up with thoughts on Yegor Chinakhov's hot start, Jack Roslovic and Anthony Mantha's future, and the upside of Michael McCarron.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode fielding your questions and comments from The FAN Hockey Hotline! John-Michael Liles (17:33), former NHL defenceman and Altitude TV analyst, swaps some stories with the guys before checking in on the Colorado Avalanche. He touches on how the team has battled through adversity this season, the key contributors along the way, the process of ramping up for the playoffs, and their outlook as they look to compete for a Cup. Later, Danny Webster (48:53) of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reflects on the Golden Knights' rough stretch of late, Jack Eichel's health, and the...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick things off alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The guys try to make sense of the Maple Leafs' mentality after securing back-to-back wins, before reviewing last night's battle between the Bruins and Sabres. They dig in on what's behind Boston and Buffalo's resurgences this year, the leading candidates to take home the Hart Memorial Trophy, Evan Bouchard's recent play, and what game Friedge is most looking forward to watching tonight.

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Matt Marchese returns alongside Mike Futa to review a busy night around the NHL. The touch on the key wins that could prove decisive in the playoff race, what's in store for the Maple Leafs moving forward, and the teams to keep an eye on down the stretch. Next, former NHLer Wayne Simmonds (27:23) stops by to share some stories from his career, chat his work with the Flyers, and reflect on the ripple effects of the decline in physicality around the league. Later, Mollie Walker (50:52) of the New York Post discusses the Rangers' outlook to finish the year, what's...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the Senators' statement win over the Red Wings in the Atlantic Division playoff race. The boys discuss Detroit's disappointing second half, when to expect Jake Sanderson to return, as well as Zach Werenski and Matthew Schaefer's Hart Trophy candidacy. Friedge also weighs in on Sergei Bobrovsky's latest milestone, the group of Hall of Famers still playing today, and Nashville's bounce back season. They wrap with thoughts on the biggest disappointment from last night's 15-game NHL slate, Pierre-Luc Dubois' five-minute major, and...

Mike Futa and guest host Justin Cuthbert open today's show alongside Brian Boyle (06:02), former NHLer centre turned analyst. They chat about Macklin Celebrini's sophomore surge, Warren Foegele's fit in Ottawa, and what's in store for the Senators down the stretch. Next, Mike and Justin set the stage for busy night in the NHL tonight with 15 games on deck (26:34)! Later, Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic (51:06) stops by to chat about the Oilers as they look to stay afloat without Leon Draisaitl for the remainder of the regular season. Finally, three-time Stanley Cup champion and Hurricanes Special Assistant to the GM, Justin Williams (01:17:00...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode swapping some stories and looking back on the NHL action from this past weekend on the "Futa Five". Next up, former NHLer and Blue Jackets analyst, Jody Shelley (17:34) stops by to discuss Columbus' playoff outlook, the impact of Rick Bowness behind the bench, and the key players driving the team's turnaround this season. Later, Predators play-by-play voice Willy Daunic (46:00) joins the show to chat how Nashville has climbed back into the playoff picture and looks ahead to how they can finish the job.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa take a moment to remember NHL journalist Jessi Pierce. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, shares his thoughts on what's in store Alex Ovechkin beyond this season after scoring his 1,000th goal in the regular season and playoffs combined. The guys also dive into this year's unbalanced NHL standings, takeaways from the Kings' overtime loss to the Mammoth, and the discourse surrounding AJ Greer's three-game suspension for boarding Connor Zary. They wrap up with a debate about who's in line for some NHL Awards!

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Matt Marchese and Mike kick off Friday's show chatting with Nate Thompson, former NHLer and co-host of the Energy Line podcast, about the Oilers' 4-0 loss to the Panthers and the tight playoff races around the league. Next, Sportsnet's Colby Armstrong (28:30) stops by the studio to chat about the Penguins' difference-makers this season and Matthew Schaefer's incredible rookie year. Later, the guys then choose their dream playoff matchups and sort through this week's edition of the "Futa Five". Sportsnet's Anna Dua (01:15:19) wraps up today's show with her three bold predictions heading down the stretch of the season.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode responding to your "Hockey Hotline" calls and texts! Ken Daniels (18:52), voice of the Red Wings, chats about the state of the team heading down the stretch, Dylan Larkin's gold medal celebrations with his teammates in Detroit, and the chance to finally bring playoff hockey to Little Caesar's Arena! ESPN's Arda Ocal (43:52) joins the show with thoughts on the disparity between the East and West, Buffalo's turnaround this season, Cole Hutson's first career goal, the Senators' playoff outlook, and the biggest surprises around the league. The boys wrap up with a...

Matt Marchese kicks off today's show celebrating Mike Futa's upcoming induction into the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame! Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins in the celebrations, before discussing Gary Bettman's defence of the NHL's playoff format. They boys dive into the goaltender interference debate between Eric Tulsky and Bettman at the NHL GM meetings, the Hurricanes' spoiling Sidney Crosby's return, and Erik Karlsson's strong play this year. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the state of the Colorado Avalanche, the "mean" teams in the Eastern Conference, tonight's Stanley Cup rematch between the Oilers and...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a look back on all the action from Tuesday night in the NHL. The boys dive into the Maple Leafs' physical response with Morgan Rielly dropping the mitts against Kyle MacLean, as well as the direction of the team down the stretch of this season and beyond. Later, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (27:48) joins the show to share the latest from the NHL GM meetings. EE weighs in on the scrutiny surrounding the Department of Player Safety, Cole Caulfield reaching the 40 goals this season, what's next for Jacob Fowler, Noah Dobson's impact...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa live from the GM meetings in Florida. Friedge shares the latest injury updates on Leon Draisaitl and Brad Marchand, debates the top contenders for the Hart Trophy, and projects what's ahead for Rick Bowness in Columbus. The boys also chat about the tight playoff races around the league, Macklin Celebrini's 50-point gap above his Sharks teammates, and the latest discussions surrounding CHL-AHL relations.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the program with a look at the bottom of the standings to determine which of the NHL's basement-dwellers is best positioned for the future. Kelly Hrudey (18:17) of Hockey Night in Canada joins the boys to discuss the Tkachuk brothers’ comments about Auston Matthews' injury and the Oilers naming Connor Ingram as their number one goalie, before sharing some stories from his time in the league. After the break, Matt and Mike react to the news that Leon Draisaitl will miss the remainder of the regular season. Jason Demers (48:10), NHL Network analyst and former de...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with thoughts on Doug Armstrong stepping down from his position at Hockey Canada. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to forecast what's next within the national program, before getting into George Parros comments regarding the NHL Department of Player Safety's ruling on Radko Gudas. Friedge also dives into the latest from the NHL GM meetings, looks ahead of Matthew Schaefer's first game in his hometown of Toronto, and highlights the 18-year-old's incredible rookie season. They boys wrap up with thoughts on tonight's Pacific Division clash...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode of The FAN Hockey Show with a look at the top headlines from a busy weekend in the NHL on the "Futa Five". Brien Rea (31:35), Stars analyst for Victory+, stops by to discuss Dallas' addition of Tyler Myers and Michael Bunting at the trade deadline, the team's outlook in a tight Central Division race, and what to watch for down the stretch. Later, NESN's Billy Jaffe (57:19) checks in on the ahead-of-schedule Bruins with thoughts on the difference makers this season and how Boston is ramping up for the playoffs.

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa live from the NHL GM Meetings. He shares his latest agenda notes including the 2028 World Cup of Hockey being co-hosted in Calgary, Edmonton, and Prague, the ripple effects of Radko Gudas' five-game suspension, and Connor McDavid's comments about the NHL Department of Player Safety. Friedge also chats about Brad Treliving's response to Auston Matthews' injury, the Oilers' options in goal, and more!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Brian Lawton, former NHL player and executive, to catch up and swaps some stories with the guys. Utah Mammoth GM Bill Armstrong (17:37) discusses his team's acquisition of MacKenzie Weegar at the trade deadline, the eight-year extension for Nick Schmaltz, and the outlook for the playoffs in Utah's first season in the league. Matt and Mike set up this weekend in the NHL with the "Futa Five", before Sharks forward Tyler Toffoli (47:08) stops by! After catching up with his old friend Futes, Tyler discusses his role as a leader in San Jose...

Elliotte Freidman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa in-studio to wrap up the week! The boys touch on the Maple Leafs' victory over the Ducks to snap their eight-game losing streak, the lack of response from the team following Auston Matthews' injury, and Radko Gudas' hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety later this afternoon. Friedge also chats about the Oilers' 7-2 loss to Dallas, Edmonton's opportunity to bounce back tonight in St. Louis, William Eklund batting a goal out of mid-air, and the Red Wings' chances to make the playoffs.<...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show by breaking down last night's NHL action starting with the Senators tight battle with the Canadiens. The boys touch on the depth contributors down the Sabres' lineup and the Avalanche healing up ahead of the playoffs, before sorting through your guesses about who's name is on the back of the North Stars jersey hanging in the studio. Tyson Nash (27:05), Mammoth TV analyst and host of the "Nashcast", chats about the acquisition of MacKenzie Weegar, Dylan Guenther's rise to stardom, the difference makers on the roster, and the potential of playoff hockey...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with thoughts on last night's NHL action and the outlook for some Canadian teams around the league. Bill Guerin (05:51), Minnesota Wild and Team USA General Manager, joins the boys to reflect on winning gold and share his process on refocusing on the regular season. Bill also discusses Quinn Hughes' early returns with the Wild, the leadership within the room, and his team's trade deadline acquisitions. After the break, Matt and Mike chat about the dynamics of teammates facing off against each other in international competition. Finally, former NHLer and Sportsnet analyst...

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss Nick Schmaltz' eight-year extension with the Utah Mammoth. Friedge shares some other names on his radar this week, before getting into Nathan MacKinnon's ejection after colliding with Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry's job done in relief. The boys also chat about the immediate impact of players involved in trade deadline deals, Anthony Mantha's strong first year in Pittsburgh, the impact of the Penguins' coaching staff, and the Bruins' OT victory over the Kings.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa chat with Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre, former NHL defenceman and Blue Jackets studio analyst, about the latest news from Columbus. They get into the job Rick Bowness has done behind the bench, the team's impact players including Mathieu Olivier, Kirill Marchenko and Zach Werenski, and project who's in line to start in goal during the playoffs. Next up, Lightning insider Erik Erlendsson (17:18) stops by to discuss Tampa Bay's rebound this season, the team's scrappy effort against the Sabres, Brayden Point heating up, Andrei Vasilevskiy's workload, and more! Finally, Sportsnet rink side reporter and host of 32 Thoughts...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined off the top by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. He details some trade deadline deals that never came to fruition including a trade involving Matthew Knies, before looking ahead to what's next for Alex Ovechkin amidst his age-40 season. Friedge also examines the reasoning behind the Capitals' trading away John Carlson, updates us on Brad Marchand and Jake Sanderson's injuries, and looks into the Kings' mentality at the deadline. The boys wrap up with thoughts on last night's clash between Columbus and Los Angeles and the streak of...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick this episode with Buffalo Sabres forward Sam Carrick! He chats about the energy in the KeyBank Center last night during the team's 8-7 win, how he's settling into his new home, and the positive momentum surrounding this year's group. Later, Mike Kelly (19:11) of NHL Network and Sportlogiq checks in with thoughts Nazem Kadri's return to Colorado, the lack of trades within the Eastern Conference, and the most impactful moves from Friday's deadline.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this week on the show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The boys chat about how "double-retention" impacted this year's trade deadline, Elliotte's life post-deadline, and how close the Blues were to a Robert Thomas trade. Friedge also shares his view on the Hurricanes' quiet deadline, the discourse surrounding Chris Drury and the Rangers, as well as the frustration in Toronto amidst a difficult season.

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Matt Marchese and guest host Gord Stellick open today's countdown to the NHL trade deadline with thoughts on some of the early deals today. They begin by breaking down John Carlson's move to Anaheim, along with the Sabres bolstering their blue line with Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn. Paul Bissonnette (12:16), former NHLer and Spittin' Chiclets host, joins the conversation to swap some stories, before news breaks that Corey Perry is heading back to Tampa Bay! Biz also takes some time to chat about how the Maple Leafs should move forward and the Wild acquiring Bobby Brink and Nick Foligno...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's show responding to your "Hockey Hotline" questions and comments! Jason Bukala (17:06), former director of amateur scouting with the Florida Panthers, joins the boys to dive into Friday's trade deadline. He focuses in on teams in the rebuilding phase to discuss the importance of capitalizing on picks in the upcoming NHL draft. Jason also touches on Colton Parayko's trade to Buffalo falling through, as well as the teams and players under the microscope before 3 p.m. tomorrow.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with thoughts on Colton Parayko turning down his pending trade to Buffalo. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the show to share how the deal fell apart, before diving into details of MacKenzie Weegar's trade to Utah in exchange for Olli Määttä. Friedge also offers insight into Robert Thomas' market, the Red Wings' needs at the deadline, the Maple Leafs return for Nicolas Roy, and what's ahead for Scott Laughton. The boys wrap up with thoughts on the Oilers' acquisition of Jason Dickinson and Nic Dowd's move to Veg...

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode taking a look around the league to determine each team's trade deadline needs with a game of "What is this team saying?" After the break, Paul Bissonnette (14:30) of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast joins the guys in-studio to swap some stories, before getting into the Maple Leafs' outlook, the Islanders' interest in Conor Garland, the Sabres’ talks with the Blues, and much more from the trade market! Later, Andy Strickland (44:43) of the Cam and Strick podcast, offers some insight on Jordan Binnington, Robert Thomas and Jordan Kyrou’s future in St. Loui...