In this episode of The FAN Hockey Show, hosts Matt Marchese and Mike Futa recap Brad Treliving’s end-of-season press conference. They welcome former NHLer Trevor Linden (17:59) to discuss life after retirement, the challenges of the Stanley Cup playoffs, and the pressures of playing in Toronto. Jackie Redmond (46:14) later joins to cover the Florida Panthers’ return to the Stanley Cup Finals, Brad Marchand's recent impact, and her thoughts on Treliving's press conference. The show concludes with final predictions for tonight's Game 5 between the Oilers and Stars.

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 affiliate.

Elliotte Friedman joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to discuss potential reports about Alex Ovechkin possibly retiring after next season. They then talk about the Florida Panthers, who have secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Finals for two consecutive years, and whether they can successfully defend their championship title. The conversation continues with a look at the Hurricanes’ future following another disappointing exit in the Conference Finals, and they also touch on Brad Treliving’s end-of-season press conference as well as potential replacements for Zach Hyman.

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 affiliate.

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show alongside Rob Brown by discussing Zach Hyman’s season-ending injury, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ impressive performance in the playoffs, and how Darnell Nurse has effectively simplified his game during the postseason. Next, Blake Wheeler (18:52) joins the conversation to share insights on how players prepare for playoff games, his experiences playing alongside Dustin Byfuglien, and his time in Winnipeg. They also delve into the Conference Finals and highlight what has caught Wheeler's attention about each competing team. The show concludes with discussions on potential replacements for Zach Hyman and a preview of tonight’s Game 5 matchup between the Panthers and Hurricanes (52:02).

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 affiliate.