The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa get to a head coach edition of the Futa Five, as Leafs head coach Jim Hiller benched Gavin McKenna late in what would become an OT loss, and Flyers head coach Rick Tocchet being on the hot seat after a winless start. Plus, they discuss the Mammoth continuing to play well to start the season. Afterwards, they visit with Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (16:19) to chat about asset management across the league, how the Senators have been playing recently under Travis Green (59:18) and with a hot Linus Ullmark, Anton Frondell looking great in Chicago, and more.
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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss the Leafs blowing a multi-goal lead to the Sabres in an OT loss - what happened with Gavin McKenna not seeing ice time late? They also get into whether or not the Leafs are built to withstand sitting on leads, and the trade to bring Aatu Räty to Toronto. Plus, they discuss another natural hat trick from Brady Tkachuk, the Flyers remaining winless and whether moves could be made in Philadelphia, Connor Bedard returning to the Blackhawks lineup, and more.
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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today’s show alongside Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino! Together, they look into the ongoing mystery surrounding Connor Hellebuyck’s future, the Red Wings’ next steps after signing Alex DeBrincat to a long-term deal, the biggest surprises from the first few weeks, what’s behind Evan Bouchard’s hot start, if Connor McDavid can set a new career-high point total, and what’s in store for the reigning champion ‘Canes. After the break, Matt and Mike touch on the Maple Leafs’ roster needs (42:32) and set up tonight’s NHL schedule. Later, Kraken analyst Alison Lukan (50:23) looks into Seattle’s 5-2-0 start and shares what’s driving this team and how the group can maintain their form deeper into the season. Finally, former NHL player, coach and executive, Barry Trotz (1:20:21) catches up with the guys and shares some memories of Alex Ovechkin as he enters his final season and what Jim Hiller brings to Toronto’s bench.
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Marty Walsh, NHLPA executive director, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa on the heels of last night’s Frozen Frenzy! Marty reacts to NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman’s comments about the ripple effects of no-movement clauses, before discussing Leo Carlsson’s offer sheet as a turning point for NHL contracts, the rising salary cap, and the recent growth of the game. After the break, Matt and Mike take a closer look at Tuesday’s 16-game schedule (29:!9) with thoughts on Anthony Stolarz’s difficult night, Alex DeBrincat’s extension with the Red Wings, the Flyers’ winless start, and much more! Finally, Producer Mike Gentile (49:49) joins the guys to pose some questions from the candy jar.
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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to recap his Frozen Frenzy experience. Friedge shares how Alex DeBrincat’s extension in Detroit came together, before getting into his highlights from last night’s busy NHL schedule. He breaks down how dire the Flyers’ disastrous start is, the state of the Hurricanes with Jordan Staal’s injury, the Rangers’ early success this season, the Mammoth’s narrow victory over the Maple Leafs, and Samuel Ersson’s difficult night against the Blues. They wrap up with thoughts on Rick Bowness’ fiery postgame comments, Devon Levi’s strong night in goal, and more.
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