The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode chatting with former NHLer and host of Spittin' Chiclets, Ryan Whitney! He weighs in on the Sidney Crosby vs. Mario Lemieux debate after Sid took over the Penguins all-time points lead, before touching on the state of the Maple Leafs after a change behind the bench. Later, Matt and Mike reveal their selections for Canada's Olympic roster (16:12), before Luke Gazdic (34:02) checks in with his picks and to preview the tournament! Finally, Sportsnet's Ken Reid (46:15) catches up with the guys, before sharing his take on the Leafs firing of Marc Savard, the Flames' outlook, and Auston Matthews' form this season.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the final show before the holidays with a gift exchange with Producer Mike "Eye Candy" Gentile. Soon after, Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, chimes in on the festivities, before sharing his thoughts on the Maple Leafs firing assistant coach Marc Savard and the other options on the table for the organization. They guys also tee up the Penguins' matinee in Toronto, investigate what drew Mason Marchment to Columbus, and highlight Dan Vladar's consistency in Calgary. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Matvei Michkov and Rich Tocchet's interaction on the bench, as well as the team most primed to pounce post-roster freeze.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa review last weekend's topics of interest on another edition of the "Futa Five". Next up, Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (17:52) sets the stage for the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship kicking off on Boxing Day. He details the top contenders heading into the tournament, the up-and-coming names to watch out for, and Canada's chances to bring home the trophy. Later, Mark Yannetti (47:05), Los Angeles Kings Director of Scouting and two-time Stanley Cup winner, looks back the role scouting played in L.A.'s 2012 and 2014 championships, before sharing his process of evaluating talent at the World Juniors.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Monday's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' lacklustre weekend featuring back-to-back losses to the Predators and Stars. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, continues the conversation to discuss William Nylander's defeated postgame comments amidst his scoring drought. They also touch on the pair of trades that broke ahead of the NHL's roster freeze, the fractured relationship between Phillip Danault and the Kings that sparked the deal, and Mason Marchment's fresh start in Columbus. Friedge wraps up with some insight into Marco Rossi and his opportunity with the Canucks, along with Sidney Crosby's latest milestone moment.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.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with an official ruling on Matt's injury from Ken Reid and the Sportsnet Department of Player Safety, before diving into the "Futa Five" for this weekend! Jason Bukala (17:51), former Director of Amateur Scouting with the Florida Panthers and current Sportsnet analyst, joins Matt and Mike for a look back on the Quinn Hughes trade and a break down of the Canucks’ return. Then, they chat about what the Flames should be looking for in a Rasmus Andersson deal, which NHL teams face the biggest roster-construction challenges, and the most common mistakes organizations make in developing talent. The trio wrap up with a look at this week's heavyweight tilts in "Friday Fights".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.