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The FAN Hockey Show

Sportsnet
NHL
Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Injuries
Boston Bruins
Sportsnet
Player Safety
Preseason Games
Bill Daly
Jeremy Swayman
Connor Mcdavid
Colby Armstrong
Global Series In Czechia
Florida Panthers
Elliotte Friedman
NHL Deputy Commissioner
Gabriel Landeskog
NHL Expansion
NHL Player Development
Calgary Flames
Stanley Cup

Sportsnet's Matt Marchese and former L.A Kings executive Mike Futa take you around the league on Sportsnet 590 The FAN’s national hockey show, airing live across the country daily from 12pm-2pm ET. Get your opinion, news and analysis featuring daily segments from insider Elliotte Friedman!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's program looking back on an eventful night of hockey. NHL Network's E.J. Hradek reviews last night's playoff preview between the Stars and Wild, Miro Heiskanen's status after exiting yesterday's game with an i... more

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this edition of The FAN Hockey Show looking back Wednesday's NHL slate. They touch on the Capitals' shoutout win over the Maple Leafs, the Oilers' decisive victory over the Sharks, and how the playoff picture is shapi... more

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a closer look at the Oilers with four games left to play with Sportsnet's Gene Principe (05:45)! They touch on Connor McDavid's play this season his quest for the Stanley Cup, Leon Draisaitl's status... more

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this episode of The FAN Hockey Show with James Nichols of New Jersey Hockey Now. They get into Tom Fitzgerald's dismissal as Devils GM including what led up to the split, the top candidates to fill the role, and w... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Ray
Buffalo Sabres analyst, former player
Buffalo Sabres
Episode: Playoff Hockey Brewing in Buffalo with Rob Ray & Pierre McGuire
Danny Webster
Las Vegas Review-Journal writer
Episode: Avalanche Watch, Igniting the Knights & Hockey Hotline!
Willy Daunic
Voice of the Nashville Predators
Nashville Predators
Episode: Blue Jackets & Predators Clawing Back
Tyson Nash
Utah Mammoth TV analyst and Nashcast host
Nashcast / Utah Mammoth
Episode: Playoffs Brewing in Utah + State of the Maple Leafs
Jean-Luc Grand-Pierre
Blue Jackets analyst for FanDuel Sports Network Ohio
FanDuel Sports Network Ohio
Episode: A Scrappy Stretch Run in Columbus & Tampa Bay + Coffee Bukauskas!
Sam Carrick
Buffalo Sabres forward, recently traded to Buffalo
Buffalo Sabres
Episode: Sam Carrick on Joining the Sabres + Mike Kelly!
Podcast Contact Info
Episode: Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Post-Deadline Perspective
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Episode: Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Post-Deadline Perspective
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Episode: Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Post-Deadline Perspective

Hosts

Matt Marchese
Host of The FAN Hockey Show with a presence across Sportsnet properties; known for in-depth analysis and in-studio insights from the NHL scene.
Mike Futa
Co-host, former NHL executive; brings executive perspective, player assessment, and front-office storytelling to episodes.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 98 ratings
  • Love

    Love the show , keep up the good work !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nick ferg
    Canada7 months ago
  • Perfect

    Always cracking me up and keeping me updated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    🧡💙🧡💙🧡
    Canada9 months ago
  • Rough

    It is a good thing Elliot is on most days cuz wow, these two dudes can’t speak English . Sorry feel bad but rough listen

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    gavimac
    Canada10 months ago
  • HOMERS

    Blah blah Canadian hockey, North American kids entitled, no bad days. Sound real hurt that team Canada lost to Latvia, and the "entitled kids" USA

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hinand
    United Statesa year ago

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A few episodes show perceived language barriers; some listeners find it rough but others appreciate candor.
Ban­ter and chemistry between hosts enhance listening experience.
Insightful insider takes and real-time trade analysis are a strength.
Guests bring high-quality perspectives from across hockey media and teams.

Chart Rankings

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#74
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Apple Podcasts
#53
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#100
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Apple Podcasts
#151
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#10
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#49
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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: What to Watch for in the Final Two Weeks
Q: What are the most critical factors driving teams down the stretch in the playoff race?
Coaches are juggling goaltender workloads, back-to-back games, and maintaining defensive structure while teams push for every possible point; injuries and suspensions also reshape the strongest contenders.
Playoff Hockey Brewing in Buffalo with Rob Ray & Pierre McGuire
Q: Who of those four teams is the team you want to play the least in the first round of the playoffs?
Ray explains Buffalo as the toughest matchup due to depth, depth, and coaching, while McGuire highlights Buffalo's enthusiasm and the fearsome combination of its youth and experience as a difficult draw in the East.
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Vegas Rolls the Dice on Tortorella
Q: But I wonder for you, Elliotte, on the list of Vegas problems, where did you have coaching?
I think goaltending was the biggest issue by a mile, and I see how Tortorella could fit, but the goaltending had to be addressed before any coaching change could fully deliver.
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Ovechkin's 1000th & Lopsided Standings
Q: Elliotte, how are we doing?
Friedman responds that he's good and dives into the discussion about Ovechkin's milestone and the season's standings, offering expert context on records, team performance, and league dynamics.
Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Sens Make a Statement in Detroit
Q: Elliotte, how are we doing?
We're good; the crew recaps the latest around-the-league notes, with emphasis on Ottawa's win, Detroit's pressure, and Friedman's outlook on the playoff chase and awards.

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What is The FAN Hockey Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced hockey talk show centered on NHL trade chatter, deadline buzz, and team-by-team strategy. Hosts Matt Marchese and Mike Futa anchor daily conversations with insider guests who break down trades, roster moves, and draft implications, often blending data-driven analysis with locker-room anecdotes. The format frequently features in-studio guests and a rotating roster of insiders who weigh market values, cap considerations, and playoff timelines, making it valuable for listeners who want real-time context on how front offices think and what moves could reshape contenders and rebuilders.

Noteworthy is the consistent insider perspective, the emphasis on deadline dynamics, and the mix of on-air banter with behind-the-scenes storytelli... more

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