The FAN Pregame

For some behind the scenes stories of the NHL Draft we start the show with Brian Lawton (5:40) who was a former 1st overall pick, then a former agent and former GM as well. During his time in Tampa he discusses what it’s like making deals and has specific thoughts on Steve Stamkos' future, what he’s worth and what he’s looking for. Lawton then shares how deals get made, a story about making a trade he was against and how it impacted his relationship with the players involved. Then we go to the sphere and we are live on the scene with Jon Morosi (24:54) who looks at the biggest stories inside draft weekend rounds out with the start of free agency, a look at the Four Nations roster and more. Jon also gives his thoughts on the Jays and why he feels Ross Atkins made a significant change in his strategy this week. Could there be a Vladdy trade? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert begin the show discussing Blue Jays EVP & GM Ross Atkins' comments on the team's performance so far this season, Vlad Jr. and Bo Bichette's future on the team and the shortstop's sharing of how he feels to be included amongst the trade rumours via Hazel Mae. Then, soon-to-be Hockey Hall of Famer Jeremy Roenick (13:50) stops by to chat about how he almost missed the phone call to the Hall and his initial emotions when he eventually heard the news. Afterwards, Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli (25:58) live from the 2024 NHL Awards discusses the potential of trades during award night and runs through the needs across the Canadian franchises as we near free agency. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert look ahead to the first round of the NBA Draft tonight and who the Raptors might have their eyes on at pick no. 19. They discuss the weak draft class as a whole, Zach Edey intrigue and where Bronny James might land. Then, they react live to the Knicks re-signing OG Anunoby after their blockbuster trade for Mikal Bridges last night. Blue Jays analyst Joe Siddall (19:52) tees up the team's rubber match against the Red Sox. Finally, Michael Grange (25:17) shares everything you need to know ahead of the NBA Draft and his thoughts on the Knicks' all-in moves.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert congratulate the Florida Panthers clinching their first Stanley Cup in franchise history before welcoming former Panther and current analyst Bill Lindsay (12:00) to discuss the team's journey to their second Final and ultimately winning it all in Game 7, memorable moments from the season, and Aleksander Barkov's leadership on and off the ice. Afterward, Blue Jays radio analyst Chris Leroux (25:33) stops by to chat about the Blue Jays slump, bullpen woes and if it's time to change direction of the baseball club. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert welcome on the man who will be calling Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final, Chris Cuthbert (5:40) to get his thoughts on the first six games. He discusses the atmosphere in Sunrise, the catalyst for the Oilers' comeback and what lessons can be learned from a coaching perspective. On for his weekly appearance, Jeff Marek (26:33) presents his case for why this is the biggest game in NHL history and what it means for both team and individual legacy tonight. Does the epic series help with marketing the game to a wider audience? Finally, Country music star and Alberta native Brett Kissel (40:43) joins us live from Sunrise, Florida to share how he is feeling on the eve of Game 7!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

With Game 6 upon us, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert begin in Edmonton where Luke Fox joins us after a lot of travelling in the Cup Final between Florida and Edmonton (5:03). He looks at the energy in Edmonton, how the Oilers have been built for the comeback all year, how they used special teams to get back in the series and key lineup changes like the return of Nick Cousins. Later, former Oilers Dwayne Roloson on the 2006 Cup run, how he has gone back to Edmonton for a playoff game and it’s one of the loudest buildings in the league (25:49). We close with Nick Kypreos setting up Game 6, the battle between Bobrovsky and McDavid and which one takes over the game tonight (37:21).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

On the eve of Game 6 Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert bring Mike Futa (5:42) onto the show to discuss what it’s like coming back from down 3-0 as he was with the LA Kings in 2014. He looks at what makes the Oilers a true threat, why Bobrovsky is more angry than he shows and how travelling families can become a distraction. Finally, Stanley Cup handoffs, how it gets discussed and decided and weighing star players vs the longest serving members of the team. Next up, Andi Petrillo (30:05) on Euro 2024, the difficulty of watching Italy lose today and what are realistic expectations for Team Canada vs Argentina tonight as Copa América gets underway.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with Mark Spector, fresh off a plane after covering Game 5 in Florida (5:32). He gets into why the Oilers believe they can come back, McDavid's performance in context and storylines to follow ahead of Game 6. Next up, from the radio booth covering Jays and Red Sox, Madison Shipman (25:20), shares why the team called up Orelvis Martinez and has not used him yet, where the team sits on the final game of this series, the inclusion of all the Buffalo Bisons players into the lineup and the changing dynamic in the clubhouse.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert go directly to Florida to start the show with the legend Ron MacLean (0:40) on the series, the attempt by the Oilers to “drag” the series back to Alberta and why Paul Maurice deserves so much credit. We keep up the Game 5 preview with Frank Seravalli (25:21) from DailyFaceoff.com live from Florida, who shares Cup thoughts, his Conn Smythe pick and who will get handed the Cup first if the Panthers win. Plus, the off-season is already underway with trades and plenty of speculation leading into the draft and free agency. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with Jeff Marek who looks at the Oilers' chances of a comeback, if there is reason to believe and why most championship teams also employ a strong defensive forward and a Selke-nominated player (3:25). Later, whether McDavid could win the Conn Smythe even in a loss and whether or not that is disrespectful to the Panthers. Next, a visit to Rogers Centre where Ben Nicholson-Smith (25:43) joins us from the broadcast booth as the Jays win another series ahead of the Red Sox coming into town. Finally, he evaluates the recent-Bisons in the Jays' lineup and attempts to nail down a date for Joey Votto’s return.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff start the show in Edmonton where Luke Gazdic (5:46) breaks down the Oilers' falling to 0-3 to the Panthers - Bobrovsky's dominance, reasons to believe the Oilers will put up a fight and why the core group will want to stick around no matter what the result. Next, we head to Dallas where Arash Madani (28:08) is covering the NBA Finals. He debates how the talk around Luka is silly, why he’s still ahead of schedule at 25 and why any talk about him distracts from the fact that this Celtics team is historic. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jesse Marsch, head coach of Canada's men's national soccer team, joins Justin Cuthbert to chat about the early signs of optimism from the club, what he's implemented since taking the reins, the leaders within the group, how he plans to deploy Alphonso Davies and Ismaël Koné, and what he hopes to learn from the schedule ahead. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

In anticipation of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final, Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff welcome Frank Seravalli (1:03) to play 'Frank or Fiction!' He looks at whether or not the Panthers travel issues hurt their chances, series officiating and why Paul Maurice might be the best coach in all of sports when holding a press conference. Then, Utah selects a name without actually selecting …a name. Later, James Sharman (27:57) of the Footy Prime Podcast helps us preview Euro 2024 - why he’s tempted to pick England and risk another broken heart, why the defending champs – Italy – are worth a look despite failures lately to make World Cups and Ronaldo’s potential farewell and how Portugal plans to use him (or not).The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with Jamie Hersch (8:14), who - unlike the Florida Panthers, got to Edmonton on time! The NHL Network host helps discuss flight delays in Florida, why they may have opted to stay the extra day and how the Oilers can capitalize on a likely rest advantage. Then, to Michelle Beadle (27:33) on the NBA Finals, why the Celtics are as advertised and the Tatum/Brown narrative doesn’t actually matter. Later, her thoughts on Jerry West who passed away today. We close with more Mitch Marner rumours with Elliotte Friedman pointing to Las Vegas as a potential landing spot.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with a historical look at teams down 0-2 in the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals and whether or not the Oilers and Mavs have a realistic chance of a comeback. Then, over to Devan Dubnyk (23:49), former Oilers goalie and NHL Network analyst, who points to how Skinner can’t do much more and why the Oilers' PP has suddenly had to adjust to the style of the Panthers. Later, Dan Shulman (37:06) from Milwaukee ahead of Jays/Brewers, his confusion with Bo Bichette’s season so far, why the Jays still lack a true leadoff hitter and how John Schneider is running out of tricks with this roster. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to look back on Game 1 - why the Panthers could only get better and if Sergei Bobrovsky is on a Hall of Fame pace (5:47). Later, his experience at the NHL Combine, a look at the prospects leading into the draft and - speaking of drafts - his take on the PWHL and why the projections might not come true. Finally, Gene Principe (28:43) looks at the Oilers' perspective, McDavid has that same suit and a different tie and why players don’t like the term superstition and prefer “routines.” The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Cabbie Richards joins Ailish Forfar and Donnovan Bennett for a chat about everything from The Stanley Cup and the NBA Finals, to his faith in the Jays and the Caitlin Clark drama in the WNBA (2:08). Later, we react to Cavan Biggio getting DFA’d by the Jays. Finally, a breakdown of the numbers behind Oilers/Panthers with Shayna Goldman (31:21) of The Athletic - who has the edge, the story of the goalies and picks for Conn Smythe.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by former Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger (1:09), who reminisces on playing in the Stanley Cup Final and shares what he thinks is required to win a Stanley cup in today’s NHL. Cup Champion and former Oilers GM Kevin Lowe (13:05) shares his perspective on the Oilers and Panthers and who he's picking to take home the Cup. NBA insider Marc Stein (29:16) discusses the key matchups in the NBA Finals as Game 1 kicks off tonight. What is at stake for both teams in terms of legacy?The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert open the show with parallels to 2006 when the Oilers and Mavs also made the Finals in the same year. Then - when looking at the NHL and the NBA - which team is under the most pressure? Later, over to the Jays and getting blown out by the Orioles, the pressure on the team and looking for answers like players with the Bisons. Next up, Jon Morosi (25:24) from MLB Network on the Jays, the focus of Mark Shapiro that’s been on the business side and why a promotion for James Click makes a lot of sense since he built a World Series winner in Houston.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to take a look at the Stanley Cup Finals, the dominance from the state of Florida and whether or not the tax situation has played a part in helping the Lightning and the Panthers make 5 consecutive Cup Finals (5:30). Then, he discusses trade rumours surrounding Mitch Marner, how there are already 7 teams with interest and why that number will only grow. Then, to Panthers insider George Richards (31:28) for a focused look on the Panthers, why this year is different and why they can no longer be happy to be there. Plus, answering the question of “How to stop McDavid?”The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off “Marek Monday” by considering whether this could be McDavid’s last chance to win a Cup (5:35). Then, Jeff Marek gets into what he loves the most about the series, why coaching still matters and the series' scheduling and travel factors. Next up, former NHL forward and current analyst Rob Brown (25:54) joins from Edmonton to discuss the atmosphere in Edmonton, the Oilers' bold mid-season coaching change and Knoblauch's effective postseason moves. To close, Mitch Marner rumours from 32 Thoughts and the Caitlin Clark WNBA debut has come with jealousy and mistreatment. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Kelly Hrudey joins Justin Cuthbert and Donnovan Bennett to share his thoughts on Sam Bennett's evolution and Stuart Skinner's playoff bounceback. Plus, some insight into how he played and why certain athletes use anger to fuel them. Then, Justin and Donnovan give their thoughts on the news of Alek Manoah suffering an elbow sprain and how it will affect the Blue Jays (18:20). Later we are live in Jersey with Aaron Bronsteter ahead of UFC 302 (26:53). He looks at the card and a wild June ahead with Connor’s return to the UFC. We close with a preview of the NBA Finals and how history will be written with a Luka ring if the Mavs win. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by DJ Bean (3:19) to help preview Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers & the New York Rangers and gives his thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers impressive Game 4 win. Later, Taylor Heise (19:40) from PWHL Minnesota, fresh off winning the Walter Cup and Playoffs MVP. She recaps an incredible year from being the no. 1 overall pick, getting “chosen” by Toronto in round 1 of the playoffs and the heartbreak of thinking they won the title in OT Game 4 only to have it taken away on a called-back goal. We close with thoughts on the Jays Connect Jerseys about to be unveiled and then Ailsh’s day on the golf course at the Canadian Open Pro-Am.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff preview Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Edmonton Oilers & the Dallas Stars and discuss what the Oilers need to do differently to tie the series. Then, Dan Shulman (15:26) on what Vladdy is doing specifically to turn his season around and a much improved attitude with the team these days. Later, President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com Frank Seravalli (28:03) discusses what happened to the Oilers in Game 3, the heat on Darnell Nurse and where the Stars are most vulnerable. Finally, a visit at the Canadian Open with Adam Stanley (50:34) with a look at the field, the chances of Canada going back to back and a look at how the course in Hamilton is expected to play. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert look at the Panthers and Oilers both being down 2-1 and which team they trust more. Then, to Sunrise, FL where Garry Galley (6:16) is set to call tonight’s game and how the Rangers' specific changes after Game 1 have spurred a couple of wins. Then, his thoughts on Jacob Trouba, why they need him playing that style and how he’s a difference maker. Later, NBA Insider Marc Stein (26:06) on the Mavs' potential run to the NBA Finals, how they did it, how they stack up with the Celtics and the historical significance of a potential win. He closes with a touching tribute to the legendary Bill Walton. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Marek kicks off the week with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert and looks at how the Oilers have made a major shift this season by embracing more of a defensive style of play (5:00). Then, to the Kris Knoblauch's strategy with the refs and how he holds the officials accountable. Then, back to Edmonton with rinkside reporter Kyle Bukauskas (25:57) who looks at the Oilers' turnaround, the specific things they did when times were tough earlier this season and why Stuart Skinner is different than most goalies and how he turned his career around.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with Jody Shelley (5:39) from FOX and TNT discussing the Rangers and Panthers, why Matt Rempe is being held out of the lineup, plus a closer look at the Oilers and Stars. He discusses the need for toughness in the playoffs and why some of those players have a hard time getting ice time as well. Later, former Raptors VP and now the President of the WNBA Toronto franchise, Teresa Resch (26:08), discusses her new role, what she learned from the Raptors and what it will take to be successful. Finally, Mark Spector (36:51), in Dallas for the WCF, looks back at the Oilers' 2OT win in Game 1 and a look ahead to Game 2.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Former Blue Jays GM JP Ricciardi (5:58), who describes what’s up with the Jays, why the HR jacket is a spark that they need badly and why he feels the current Jays managers are anything but aggressive. Later, what it says if you trade Vlad, Bo or both and how it's impossible to win trades when you are dealing stars. Next up, Frank Seravalli (26:08) on the Conference Finals, why the Canucks failed to challenge the Oilers' goaltending and how, in the other series, the Panthers completely flipped their style of offence in just two years. We close with his take on coaches and he has some names for the remaining teams with vacancies. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert are joined by Keegan Matheson (5:10), who outlines how bad things can get if the Blue Jays lose their series to the White Sox and goes through the roster to evaluate what various players' trade markets look like if the team does decide to punt on the season. Later, Jennifer Botterill (25:19) joins the show to discuss the Conference Finals, whether or not Canada is getting behind the Oilers, why Alex Barkov is such an underrated player and how - in the West - its talent (EDM) vs depth (DAL). We close with whether or not the Oilers will become “Canada’s team.”The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off with former NHL Head Coach Dallas Eakins who will be IN Dallas for the conference finals, and he shares his relationship with coaches like Pete DeBoer, how Kris Knoblauch has done this season, why coaches end with “battle scars” and why he’s personally rooting for Paul Maurice (2:20). Later, his thoughts on Craig Berube joining the Leafs and some insight into Brad Treliving and what he’s like to with. Next, Ben Nicholson-Smith (25:53) joins us from Rogers Centre as the Jays are under pressure, especially after Ross Atkins spoke over the weekend. Then, a report today regarding the Jays speaking to other executives about Vladdy and Bo and the difference between facts and rumours.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert have two guests ahead of two pieces of breaking news. First, to Elliotte Friedman (1:20) who broke the news today that the Leafs have hired Craig Berube as their head coach. He goes through the search, other people they interviewed and moving forward the possibility that Rod Brind’Amour is the next hottest name to hit the market. Next up, Adam Stanley (10:40) on the bizarre story of Scottie Scheffler going from jail to the golf course today and what it was like to cover it all. We close out the week with Greg Wyshynski (25:33) from ESPN on round 2 of the playoffs, the Oilers and Canucks unsettled with their goalies and more NHL coaching rumoursThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert set up Game 5 of the Oilers and Canucks in Vancouver tonight where Frank Seravalli joins us for a debate about which team has dictated most of the play in the first 4 games. He gets into the battle of the backup goalies and how Evan Bouchard has risen to the challenge during the postseason. Later, how the Hurricanes scrappiness pulled them back in the series against the Rangers. Next, Craig Simpson (25:40) from Vancouver on the Oilers/Canucks, the mind games and stern comments from Rich Tocchet in the series, balancing lines, struggling players and goalies with little experience. Finally, a clip from Ken Rosenthal about the possibility of trading … Kevin Gausman?!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Carter Hutton (4:15) from Daily Faceoff to discuss Silovs, Pickard and goaltending across the board with the remaining teams. He takes a look at ability, skill, experience and which teams are at a great advantage. He shares some examples from his own career and how he prepared for specific shooters. Next up, Marc Stein (25:18) on the NBA Playoffs, Jokic deserving his MVP and dragging his team back in the series, Jamal Murray’s injury concern, SGA’s magical season and whether or not he’d trust them in the Conference Finals. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Busy night ahead with Canucks/Oilers Game 4, and with that, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert go to Edmonton with Randip Janda from Hockey Night in Punjabi and SN 650 (1:14). The stories of the day are the Oilers now going to Calvin Pickard and how Edmonton responds to the McDavid cross-checks late in Game 3. Later, a chat with Kendall Coyne Schofield (14:09) from PWHL Minnesota on the team getting back into the series with Toronto and her new documentary, “Hockey Mom” about balancing hockey with being a mom. Finally, Sho Alli (25:16) looks at the state of the Blue Jays as they get rained out - the constant comparisons to the Orioles, Vladdy quietly getting hot, the trade rumours surrounding Jordan Romano and Daulton Varsho's turnaround.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Marek kicks off Marek Monday with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with the Canucks receiving a fine and suspension today in the fallout of Game 3 (3:30). Next, why the Rangers should stop apologizing for their stellar goaltending and why Carolina always find a way to be the better team and still lose. Later, on Alexander Barkov becoming the new Patrice Bergeron and how he does it all without being the fastest skater. Finally, a look in on updated Conn Smythe odds and why the Orioles' build exploits the Jays' biggest mistakes.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We hit up the hottest city in the playoffs – NYC – with Arda Ocal from ESPN (11:59) in the middle of a Rangers and Knicks run with the possibility of “New York vs. Boston” in both the NHL and the NBA, discuss why the Rangers have been on a streak, and the pressure Skinner has in net for the Oilers. Next, Michael Grange (28:34) explains how the WNBA made it’s way to Toronto, why Larry Tanenbaum went out on his own to make this happen, the impact on the Canadian prospect pool and where we can expect the team to play. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Luke Fox, who has covered Sheldon Keefe's entire Maple Leafs career, joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff to reflect on his firing today, favourite stories, what he was like to cover and ultimately why it made sense that he was the fall guy (5:22). He gets into to other candidates and whether the team needs a “motivator” or a “Ted Lasso” type of coach. Then, the contracts, the no-trade clauses and how the Leafs will navigate. Later, NBA Insider Marc Stein (26:13) discusses SGA’s runner up placing in the NBA MVP race, how much of a threat the Thunder are, if the defending champion Nuggets are in serious trouble and why the NBA is so much better when the Knicks are winning.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Game 1 of Canucks and Oilers from Vancouver tonight and Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Frank Seravalli who is in the building for the series opener and they discuss whether the entire country will rally behind the winner going forward. Frank looks at the Leafs' situation and why there needs to be cultural change. Then later, back to Oilers/Canucks with Cassie Campbell-Pascall (26:05) who breaks down the most important part of the series and where she thinks it will be won. Then the PWHL playoffs start tonight, if Toronto selecting Minnesota will come back to haunt them and Matthews misses on the Hart but not the Ted Lindsay, as picked by the players. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome in Colby Armstrong (5:14) to the show who reflects back on the Leafs' week and why it will all come down to waving no trade clauses. Then, over to the other series in round 2, why the Rangers are up to the task, why Pens fans are pulling for the Canes, why the Avs look like the best threat and expectations for Canucks/Oilers battles on the ice and in social media. Then, Auston Matthews does not get nominated for the Hart and the Jays face Whit Merrifield for the first time. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Marek kicks it off with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with his reaction to the Leafs' end-of-season and speculation of potential firings and trades to come in the summer (5:40). Other than Matthews, Nylander and Brad Treliving, he says everyone is open season. Jeff looks at other needs and what they might do with their pending UFAs. Next, Jason Bukula (30:10) on a potential trade for Mitch Marner, why you won’t get full value but how reinvesting money could make a deal work. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert welcome Mike Futa to the show who was at the Leafs/Bruins Game 6. He looks at a new approach under Brad Treliving and reminds people that they are NOT better without Matthews. Then, his take on which Bruins goalie should start tomorrow night. Later, the Canucks are trying to end their series and what it’s going to take to beat the Preds. Finally, Vegas went from 2-0 to down 3-2 and why for a young team they still create pressure to perform in the playoffs. We close with a look at UFC 301 and why Ken Rosenthal says he is keeping his eyes on the Blue Jays.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are all over Game 6 between the Bruins and the Leafs. First, the man calling the game for Sportsnet – Chris Cuthbert – joins us from the arena where there is focus on Matthews and his mysterious absence (6:00). The criticism of the crowd and if Boston is feeling more pressure than the Leafs. Later, we move to Sid Seixeiro (25:25) who paints a picture of a loss vs a win. Why big changes might be ahead and how the hockey world is circling Sheldon Keefe. Plus, even during a Leafs chat, Sid struggles to keep his Jays thoughts quiet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We open the show with Andrew Raycroft (5:31) in Boston as the former Leafs and Bruins goalie sets up Game 5, how Brad Marchand differs from the Leafs' players, and why it could be a perfect spot for Toronto to steal a game. Next up, John Bartlett (24:51) in Winnipeg on why Connor Hellebuyck has struggled in his series against the Avs. Finally we head to Vancouver where Thomas Drance (37:30) from SN650 joins us ahead of Canucks and Preds Game 5 and explains why they were able to reach to the point of moving onto the second round. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

After a wild weekend of hockey, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ask which team down 3-1 has the best chance to win. Then, they are joined by ESPN and Sportsnet analyst Ray Ferraro (19:04), who shares his thoughts on the Leafs - the poor play, fighting on the bench and what they will look to do in Game 5. Later, thoughts on the Oilers, backup goalie heroes in the playoffs and how the Canucks got 3 wins with 3 goalies. Next up, over to Vancouver with Frank Servalli (34:49) who is covering Canucks/Preds. He takes a look at how the Canucks are getting it done, why Elias Pettersson is frustrated, how the Jets are losing in a shocking way and why he feels a Leafs loss will result in significant changes from coach to core.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Elliotte Friedman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert in the studio for a chat about the Stanley Cup playoffs, the difficulty of reporting injuries and how it can expose a player's vulnerability like in the William Nylander case. Potential consequences if the Leafs burn out once again in Round 1, how Mitch Marner's series impact extension negotiations and a theory on what the Bruins are going to do with their goalies for the rest of the series. Later, Ben Verlander (25:15) on how Shohei Ohtani first year with the Dodgers has gone so far, why the Dodgers are still not a World Series team, love for Teo Hernandez and what he sees in the Blue Jays this season.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Former NHL Head Coach Dallas Eakins joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with a coaching perspective on both the Oilers and Leafs (5:00). He gives his take on injuries, reporting and everything going on with the William Nylander situation. Plus, insight into negativity and how it can always find a way into the dressing room. Later, the art of coaching against the Oilers and McDavid and the one thing you just can’t do against Edmonton. Finally, down to the rink where Kristen Shilton (25:15) of ESPN is covering Leafs/Bruins, Nylander remains out and why the Leafs are different this year – and the Bruins have taken notice. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert from Vancouver covering the Canucks/Preds and the breaking news of the day is Thatcher Demko's injury - out tonight and maybe for the series (5:02). Then, a look around the first round - Stone scoring for Vegas and the Avs goalie situation. Later, Liam McHugh (28:03) from the NHL on TNT, the bets he’s made with Paul Bissonnette and being open about being a diehard Islanders fan. Both Frank and Liam discuss the Leafs, the performance of Matthews last night and why he’s changed people’s opinions. Then, on Connor McDavid's dominant playoff performance and what it’s like working with Wayne Gretzky.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the hottest topic in the NHL today – “what’s up with Nylander” – and how the secrecy of injury reporting was supposed to improve with legalized gambling and essentially teams are being openly dishonest (3:20). Later, Ailish was in attendance for the latest PWHL attendance record (in Montreal) and we close with the home teams are 6-0 in the NHL and 8-0 in the NBA. A win by Edmonton and Dallas tonight would make 16-0 for the first time in history.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

We now have all the matchups set for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and with that, Frank Seravalli (5:20) from Daily Faceoff joins Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert for a round of “Fact or Fiction” which then turned into “Frank or Fiction.” We get his take on every series, the chances for an upset and one specific reason that this year is different for the Leafs. Later on, our Western Conference bracket which leas us into Ailish and Justin’s pick for The Stanley Cup. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the last night of the NHL with Luke Gazdic (2:45) as the Oilers are awaiting either LA or Vegas. He looks at how the Edmonton series has evolved, why the Jets have one of the best locker rooms in the league and why Rick Tocchet’s turnaround of the Canucks might be the most impressive of all Canadian teams. Later, Ailish and Justin fill out their Eastern Conference bracket for the NHL Playoffs, the one area that they differed the most and tomorrow we look at the Western Conference. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.