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The FAN Hockey Show

The FAN Hockey Show

Sportsnet 600 Episodes Oct 9, 2026

The FAN Hockey Show is Sportsnet's national hockey program, hosted by Matt Marchese and former Los Angeles Kings executive Mike Futa. Broadcasting live daily from 12pm to 2pm ET on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, the show takes listeners around the NHL with news, opinion and analysis. Regular segments feature insider Elliotte Friedman and other guests discussing the latest league storylines, trades and results.

Episodes

Hot Take or Realistic Outcome? with Jason Bukala
Hot Take or Realistic Outcome? with Jason Bukala Oct 9, 2026 01:05:06 Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with a look ahead to the weekend on the Futa Five! Jason Bukala (15:07), Sportsnet analyst and founder of the Pro Hockey Group, joins the boys in-studio to take a look around the league and chat about Alex Ovechkin’s final season, Utah as a potential landing spot for Connor Hellebuyck, Jim Hiller not utilizing Gavin McKenna in overtime, and much more!
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: The Long Road to a Rebuild
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: The Long Road to a Rebuild Oct 9, 2026 00:34:37 Matt Marchese returns alongside Mike Futa to recap the Golden Knights’ comeback victory over the Maple Leafs. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, checks in on the Red Wings’ GM search, the latest news on Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, and what made the difference in the Senators’ narrow victory over the Flyers. They also look into the Sabres’ situation in goal, the
Jet Fuel, Broken Wings & Rekindling the Flames
Jet Fuel, Broken Wings & Rekindling the Flames Oct 8, 2026 01:39:56 Mike Futa and guest host Gord Stellick kick off today’s show chatting with Sportsnet’s Sam Cosentino live from Winnipeg. They discuss latest rumblings about goaltending Connor Hellebuyck and what a potential deal might look like, along with whether the Jets can get back to their Presidents Trophy form of 2024 and what’s ahead for Scott Arniel entering his final year of his contract (34:35). After
The Rise of the Rangers with Molly Walker
The Rise of the Rangers with Molly Walker Oct 7, 2026 01:04:28 Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick things off with thoughts on Adam Oates’ comments about how Cale Makar’s playstyle fits on the power play. Later, Molly Walker (14:27) of the New York Post shares the latest updates on the red-hot Rangers. They chat about Igor Shesterkin’s knack for generating offence, keys to the club’s 4-1-0 start, Alexis Lafrenière’s resurgence, rookie Albert Smits finding his pl
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: McKenna on the Board
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: McKenna on the Board Oct 7, 2026 00:35:07 Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today’s show with a recap of Tuesday night’s NHL action, starting with the Maple Leafs’ comeback victory over the Predators. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the conversation to reflect on Gavin McKenna’s first career goal, along with the Red Wings’ scrappy first win of the season. The boys also gauge some precarious goaltendi
Sens’ Situation in Goal, Pacific Pulse & Sean McDonough
Sens’ Situation in Goal, Pacific Pulse & Sean McDonough Oct 6, 2026 01:39:57 Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today’s show with thoughts on Linus Ullmark’s injury sustained during last night’s Senators win over the Bruins. Luke Gazdic, Sportsnet panelist and former NHLer, joins the boys to discuss Tim Stutzle’s big night, the Sens’ situation in goal with Ullmark sidelined, the Flyers’ early-season struggles, Cole Perfetti’s go-ahead goal for the Jets, and Nikita Zadorov’s
First Weekend Rewind with Justin Williams
First Weekend Rewind with Justin Williams Oct 5, 2026 01:07:01 Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with a look back on the first weekend of the NHL regular season on the Futa Five. Justin Williams (16:58), three-time Stanley Cup champion and Monday Night Hockey analyst, catches up with the guys, chats about the impact of the shortened preseason and the ‘Canes path ahead as they look to defend their Stanley Cup title, and shares some stories from his
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Ovechkin Announces His Retirement
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Ovechkin Announces His Retirement Oct 5, 2026 00:32:36 Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off a new week on The FAN Hockey Show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They begin with reaction to Alex Ovechkin’s announcement that this season will be his last in the NHL, with thoughts on his legacy across 22 years in the league. Friedge also weighs in on the top landing spots for Connor Hellebuyck, which teams are alre
Where Will Hellebuyck Land with Sam Cosentino + The Futa Five!
Where Will Hellebuyck Land with Sam Cosentino + The Futa Five! Oct 2, 2026 01:12:30 Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday’s show with recapping a busy Thursday night in the NHL, starting with the Oilers’ track meet against the Canucks. Mike then looks ahead to the weekend of hockey ahead on The Futa Five. Sam Cosentino (24:22), Sportsnet NHL analyst, joins the boys to joke about Sergei Bobrovsky’s warmup routine not wavering for Gavin McKenna’s rookie lap. Sam also chats about
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Up-And-Down Oilers, Luneau Gets Paid & Barkov Sidelined
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Up-And-Down Oilers, Luneau Gets Paid & Barkov Sidelined Oct 2, 2026 00:27:06 Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt and Mike in-studio to break down the latest news around the league. They look into the Oilers’ high-scoring start to the season, Tristan Jarry and Devon Levi’s shaky start in goal, and the Canucks’ keeping pace through the first two games. Elliotte also checks in on the Matthew Knies for Kirill Marchenko trade after Knies
Commissioner Gary Bettman Checks In
Commissioner Gary Bettman Checks In Oct 1, 2026 01:39:56 Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today’s show with a look back on all the action from Wednesday night. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman joins the show to chat about the state of the game entering the 2026/27 season. They touch on the rising salary cap, potential expansion, no-trade clauses, Canadian markets, and growing the game for future generations to come (41:41). Later, Jason Bukala (50:53) of t
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: What We Learned From Opening Night
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: What We Learned From Opening Night Sep 30, 2026 00:20:22 Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marhese and Mike Futa to look back on what unfolded on opening night. They begin with thoughts on the Oilers’ 6-5 loss to the Canucks, Mike Babcock’s postgame comments, and Tristan Jarry’s play in goal. The guys also touch on the Maple Leafs’ opportunity to rebound in tonight’s back-to-back and the lack of familiarity wit

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