Matt Marchese, Mike Futa and Luke Gazdic are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts! They begin with an update on Sam Carrick ahead of tomorrow's Game 1 against Montreal, before sharing their takeaways from the Maple Leafs introductory press conference for John Chayka and Mats Sundin. Friedge also weighs in on the storylines ahead tonight's NHL Draft Lottery and the strategy in Toronto depending on their pick. The boys wrap up with thoughts on what's ahead this offseason in Tampa Bay, Filip Gustavsson getting the nod for the Wild tonight, and more!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin this episode with a look back on last night's second round playoff action! They touch on the Golden Knights' 3-1 victory over the Ducks and Carolina extending their series lead over Philly in overtime, before setting the table for tonight's Game 2 between the Avalanche and Wild. Luke Gazdic (29:50), former NHLer and Sportsnet analyst, joins the boys to break down Taylor Hall's game-winner for the 'Canes, what's behind the roster's playoff success, and the Flyers' outlook down 2-0. Later, the boys project what's in store between the Canadiens and Sabres with thoughts on how the series might playout and the players to watch closely ahead of Game 1 tomorrow, along with tonight's battle in Colorado.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode alongside Bruce Cassidy, former NHL coach and Stanley Cup champion. Bruce discusses what changes when coaching in a Game 7 scenario and his journey behind the bench, before sharing his perspective on this season's playoff action so far. Later, we go live to the Maple Leafs' introductory press conference for new General Manager John Chayka and Senior Executive Advisor of Hockey Operations Mats Sundin, alongside MLSE President and CEO Keith Pelley.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off a new week on The FAN Hockey Show recapping a busy weekend in NHL! Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins to discuss Montreal's Game 7 victory to knock out the Lightning, highlighted by Jakub Dobeš' strong performance between the pipes. They also touch on the Kings' head coach search and what's ahead this offseason in Edmonton, before breaking down the front office changes in Toronto. Friedge discusses the discourse surrounding new General Manager John Chayka, Craig Berube's future behind the bench, and what's next for Auston Matthews and William Nylander.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode with five storylines they're watching closely this weekend on the Futa Five! Jason Bukala (17:00), Sportsnet analyst and Founder of the Pro Hockey Group, joins the guys in-studio to share his view on Connor McDavid's postgame comments following the Oilers' elimination and highlight the Ducks' play in Game 6. The trio also reflect on 2023 NHL Draft three years later, preview the second round battle between the Avalanche and Wild, revisit the Cutter Gauthier for Jamie Drysdale trade, and get you set for Game 6 between the Lightning and Canadiens. They also share their thoughts on Jessica Campbell moving on from the Seattle Kraken, before Bukes details his top picks in the 2026 draft class.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off Friday's show with thoughts on the Oilers' elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs and Connor McDavid's postgame comments. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, dives deeper into the next steps in Edmonton and reflects on the positive and negatives from the season. Friedge also details the Maple Leafs' denied request to interview Lightning GM Julien BriseBois, the latest on Nashville's GM search, and the Stars' struggles generating offence 5-on-5. The boys wrap up with a discussion about what makes the Wild a difficult matchup as they move onto the next round, before teeing up this weekend's playoff schedule!

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Al Morganti of NBS Sports Philly joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to chat about the Flyers' breakthrough in Game 6 at home and what lies ahead in the second round against the Hurricanes. Next up, former NHL referee and ESPN rules analyst, Dave Jackson (18:13) stops by to break down the officiating we've seen the playoffs so far! Later, Matt and Mike open up the Hockey Hotline to respond to your calls and texts, before previewing tonight's Stanley Cup playoff action on Sportsnet!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's show with a look back on Wednesday night's playoff action with Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They begin with Montreal's Game 5 win to push the Lightning to the brink of elimination, Nikita Kucherov's quiet postseason so far, and Kyle Dubas' offseason ahead following the Penguins' elimination. Friedge also breaks down the Flyers' success and sets up their second round series with the Hurricanes. The boys wrap up with thoughts on the Golden Knights' victory over the Mammoth, the Oilers' must-win matchup in Anaheim, and tonight's Stars-Wild clash.

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