The FAN Hockey Show

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Sportsnet's Mark Spector to reflect on Connor McDavid's Olympic performance as he returns to the Oilers. The boys touch on Edmonton's addition of Paul Coffey to the coaching staff, the team's needs ahead of the trade deadline, and their outlook down the stretch of the season. Next, Sportsnet's Sean Reynolds (19:45) checks in on the Winnipeg Jets as they gear up for tomorrow's clash against the Canucks. He touches on his experience in Milano Cortina, Connor Hellebuyck's elite performance throughout the tournament, Jonathan Toews' outlook beyond this season, and more! Sportsnet's Anna Dua (47:46) wraps up today's show with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' crucial next three games, the latest updates from the practice rink, if Auston Matthews can build on his Olympic success, and Bobby McMann's future with the club.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Tuesday's show with thoughts on Colorado's trade for Brett Kulak in exchange for Samuel Girard, along with the discourse surrounding Team USA's visit to the White House. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the guys to share his experience in Milano Cortina over the past couple weeks, before weighing in on the Kulak-Girard swap. They also dive into Jordan Binnington's rising stock, what's ahead for Robert Thomas, and which teams are primed to be active ahead of next week's trade deadline.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin Monday's show breaking down Team USA's victory in Sunday's Olympic hockey final, capped off by a Quinn Hughes overtime winner. Mike Grinnell (28:44) of Spittin' Chiclets joins the boys to parse through USA's win, the broader impact of the victory, and the team's touching celebration to honour Johnny Gaudreau. Later, former NHL and Team USA player, Bobby Ryan (52:13) weighs in on what it's like in the room during high-pressure Olympic moments, the players that swung the final, and the positives this will do for future generations of American hockey players. Finally, Sportsnet's Ken Reid (01:24:00) shares his takeaways from the gold medal game and thoughts on the 3-on-3 overtime, before highlighting Team Canada's strong performance despite the loss.

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa live from Milano Cortina! Friedge discusses on the emotional rollercoaster that was Canada's semi-final victory over Finland, the discourse surrounding the officiating in the elimination rounds, and how long it will take Jon Cooper to deploy his "nuclear line" during Sunday's final.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's program with their eyes glued to the screen watching the final moments of Canada's semi-final against Finland. Following Nathan MacKinnon's game-winning goal late in the third, the boys collectively exhale and look back on all the action with Sportsnet's Luke Gazdic (29:55). Gaz shares his semi-final experience, highlights the moments that made the difference for Canada, and sets up this weekend's final. Later, Matt and Mike offer more Olympic thoughts and send you into the weekend with another edition of the "Futa Five".

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