The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with thoughts on the top storylines heading into the conference finals! Corey Masisak (17:07) of The Denver Post checks in on the Avalanche as they await tomorrow's Game 1 against the Golden Knights. He breaks down how the roster is staying ready amidst their long layoff, Gabriel Landeskog's impact in the postseason, the depth down the lineup, Nic Roy's insight on Vegas, how the lines match up, the evolution of Brent Burns, and how Colorado will manage their tandem in goal. Later, New Jersey Devils goaltender Jake Allen (44:56) joins to share what it's like playing in the Bell Centre on a Saturday night, the challenge of staying sharp in-between each series, what it's like preparing for an elimination game, the mentality of a backup netminder, and more!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa look back on the Montreal Canadiens' overtime victory to move onto the Eastern Conference Finals. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to share what it was like during Game 7 in the KeyBank Center last night, the next steps for the Sabres as they enter the off-season, and what's ahead for Alex Tuch. The boys also chat about Owen Power's development, Jakub Dobeš rising to meet the moment, Vegas' recent meeting with the league, and if the penalty of losing a second-round pick will be upheld. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the lack of progress made in Nashville's front office search.

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share his view on tonight's Game 7 between the Sabres and Canadiens. He shares the latest pregame updates from Buffalo, before discussing the weirdness of this series and who he thinks could be tonight's X-factor. Friedge also outlines the Golden Knights' stance on Bruce Cassidy, Vegas being docked a second-round draft pick and fined for violating media regulations, and the Maple Leafs' discussions with David Carle.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off today's Victoria Day edition of The FAN Hockey Show setting the stage for Game 7 between the Canadiens and Sabres. The boys also roll through the Futa Five with thoughts on Golden Knights' penalty for their postgame media no-show, Sidney Crosby at the World Championships, and the Maple Leafs' coaching search. Next up, Sportsnet's Eric Engels (25:50) stops by to preview Montreal's side of tonight's Game 7 including the X-factors for the Habs, Ivan Demidov heating up, and the expected adjustments following Saturday's loss. Later, Mike Harrington (50:43) of The Buffalo News discusses the Sabres' issues at home, Zach Benson's development, and his expectations ahead of puck drop.

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Brenden Dillon, New Jersey Devils defenceman and Sportsnet playoff analyst, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about his experience working with Hockey Night in Canada, Mitch Marner's highlight reel goal to open the scoring in Game 6, and the strength of the Hurricanes and Avalanche. Later, Jason Bukala (18:04), founder of the Pro Hockey Group and Sportsnet analyst, joins the guys in-studio for the Futa Five! The trio dive into Montreal's Game 5 victory, the interest in Bruce Cassidy, Sidney Crosby joining Canada's World Championship roster, and the "exhaustive searches" around the league. Jason also breaks down his list of the top 45 NHL prospects entering the draft, who Kyle Dubas might've been referencing in his end-of-season comments, and the current Stanley Cup favourite.

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