Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open this episode of The FAN Hockey Show with a look around league with four games on the schedule tonight. Sportsnet's Anna Dua (15:25) checks in on the Maple Leafs following last night's 7-4 victory to discuss Matthew Knies' playmaking, first impressions of Easton Cowan, the discourse surrounding William Nylander, and Dakota Joshua's role down the lineup. Later, Kevin Woodley (50:51) of InGoal Magazine offers his thoughts on five-hole goals trending up, Yaroslav Askarov's play, staying composed during a shootout, and what to make of Stuart Skinner's game.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open with thoughts on the Maple Leafs' 7-4 victory over the Predators, before being joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. He checks in the major talking points from the NHL Board of Governors meeting including international hockey, league expansion, and the salary cap. Friedge also discusses the eligibility for players on Canada's 2018 World Junior Championship roster that were involved in the investigation to return to the NHL. Later, the trio share their thoughts on tonight's Senators-Sabres clash, the panic levels in Buffalo, the road-warrior Rangers, and Chris Kreider's instant impact in Anaheim.

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Stu Cowan of the Montreal Gazette joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa on the heels of Lane Hutson's extension with the Canadiens. He weighs in on the ripple effects of the deal, Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton's subsequent extensions, the upward trajectory of this group, and more! John Forslund (18:45), play-by-play voice of the Seattle Kraken, discusses the Squids' undefeated start to the 2025-26 season. He dives into the key pieces fueling this team, Lane Lambert's impact behind the bench, and their playoff outlook early on. Matt and Mike wrap up this episode with a new edition of the "Futa Five"!

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off this week alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, live from the streets of New York. Friedge shares some insight into how Lane Hutson's eight-year, $70.8 million extension with the Canadiens came to fruition, before breaking down the Blackhawks' first win of the season and the Senators' lacklustre home opener. The guys also listen into the noise surrounding a potential extension for Adrian Kempe in Los Angeles, the outcry in Buffalo as the Sabres continue to search for their first win, and the celebrations after Matthew Schaefer's first-career goal.

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share his take on the more casual pregame outfits worn by players this season. The boys also dive into Jonathan Toews' performance in his first NHL game in three years, the Sharks' deflating collapse in the dying minutes of the third period, and the string of extensions we've seen over the past couple weeks. Are Adrian Kempe and Alex Tuch next in line to get paid?

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Friday's program alongside Anna Dua (06:14), Sportsnet NHL reporter and friend of the show! The trio share their choices for the most-watchable teams in the league and the top dogs in both conferences, before debating if Easton Cowan will draw into the Maple Leafs lineup this weekend. Next up, Dennis Bernstein (28:12), senior writer at The Fourth Period, discuss state of the Kings with thoughts on the forward group, defensive pairing, and outlook for the season! Later, Eric Stephens (49:45) of The Athletic checks in on the Anaheim Ducks after they started their season with a 3-1 loss last night. He discusses the team's playoff outlook in 2025-26, the positive additions over the offseason, what Joel Quenneville brings behind the bench, the strength of the roster's young core, and more! The boys wrap up this episode with the "Futa Five"!

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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of the 2025 Signal Listener’s Choice Award nominated 32 Thoughts podcast, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa! They catch up with their takeaways from Opening Night, before previewing tonight's rivalry clash between the Canadiens and Maple Leafs. Friedge shares his takeaways from today's morning skate, Ivan Demidov outlook for his rookie campaign, and how the Leafs lines are shaping up ahead of puck drop. The trio wrap up with thoughts on Kyle Connor's eight-year, $12 million AAV extension to stay in Winnipeg.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open today's edition of The FAN Hockey Show recapping all the action from Opening Night in the NHL! Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (29:45) joins the program to discuss the optimism in Vancouver this season, if Elias Pettersson can wipe the slate clean, the Canucks' strength between the pipes, and the key pieces to watch. Later, Gary Lawless (49:48), Golden Knights insider, checks in on the depth Las Vegas boasts on offence, how Mitch Marner is fitting in, and who needs to step up in Alex Pietrangelo's absence.

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Matt Marchese and two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa continue their tour of the Central Division with Andy Strickland, Blues reporter for FanDuel Sports Network and co-host of the Cam and Strick podcast. He shares his expectations for St. Louis heading into Thursday's season opener with thoughts on Jim Montgomery's impact behind the bench, how to structure the lines, Milan Lucic's injury, Robert Thomas' ceiling, and more! Next up, Emma Lingan (17:20) of The Hockey News and Locked on Predators podcast weighs in on Nashville's path back into contention. She discusses Luke Evangelista's extension, the pressure on Andrew Brunette, Brady Martin's opportunity on the top line, the state of the defence core, and the players she's most excited to watch this year. Later, Cole Bagley (48:20), Mammoth insider for KSL Sports, discusses Utah's playoff potential, the strengths of this lineup, and the team’s difference-makers to keep an eye on.

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