The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Fox (0:24) to tee up tonight’s matchup between the Leafs and Golden Knights. They discuss the Leafs injury-riddled lineup, Nikita Grebenkin and Fraser Minten getting the call-up, how the team has performed with Matthews out of the lineup, and much more. Then, Trey Kerby (26:31) of No Dunks Podcast joins the show to discuss the Raptors' play as of late and the trade value around the league surrounding Jakob Poeltl. They discuss whether or not the Raptors should consider trading the former Spurs big man, the downfall of the 76ers and Embiid’s struggles, the NBA Cup, and much more!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down a busy day of NHL news including the latest surrounding Auston Matthews’ current injury. Then, Kyle Bukauskas (11:22) joins the show to discuss Ovi’s injury after a 2-goal performance last night, the Bruins firing Jim Montgomery and Matthews' treatment in Munich. Later, Cassie Campbell-Pascal (25:21) joins the show to discuss the new rules in the PWHL and what to look forward to ahead of year 2. Then, Toronto Argos head coach Ryan Dinwiddie (39:10) joins the show following a Grey Cup parade in Toronto as they discuss the Argos' big Grey Cup victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with their newest Four Nations Faceoff roster predictions for Team Canada. Then, Joseph Casciaro (12:00) of theScore joins the show to tee up tonight’s matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors as Pascal Siakam returns to Toronto. They discuss the teams’ injuries and load management, the short-term plan amidst a rebuild, how Darko Darko Rajaković should be evaluated, and much more. Later, Liam McHugh (30:47) of NHL on TNT joins the show to discuss Ovi’s 3-goal night as he sits 29 goals away from surpassing Gretzky, the Capitals' red-hot start, which coaches are on the hot seat, Canadian goaltending ahead of the Four Nations Faceoff, Ryan Reaves' suspension, and more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jeff Passan (0:32) to discuss whether this will be a winter to remember or one of heartbreak for Blue Jays fans. They discuss the most important factor in the chase for Juan Soto, how the Jays will pitch to free agents, Vladdy’s future, where Rōki Sasaki will end up, and much more. Then, Arash Madani (16:00) joins the show to tee up the 111th Grey Cup between Toronto and Winnipeg. Finally, Frank Seravalli (25:48) weighs in on the Penguins' struggles with everyone except for #87 available via trade, McDavid hitting the 1000-point mark, the state of video reviews, and much more. 

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Justin Cuthbert kicks things off with Justin Dunk (4:30) live from Vancouver to tee up the 111th Grey Cup between the Toronto Argos and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Then, Aaron Bronsteter (15:42) sets the stage for UFC 309 at MSG. They discuss the UFC reverting back to older gloves, the biggest cards to watch for, and much more. Later, Anna Dua (26:10) joins Justin in studio to discuss which teams around the NHL are legitimate contenders, which fringe teams are being slept on, Logan Thompson’s success early on with the Capitals, and much more.

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Justin Cuthbert kicks off the show with Jon Morosi (2:35) to discuss the likelihood of the Jays signing Juan Soto. They discuss the New York teams being the favourites to land the prized free agent, what the Jays pitch to Soto would be, the Jays long term plans, and more. Then, they discuss the value of Rōki Sasaki and which MLB club is the most likely to land the star pitcher. Then, Gord Stellick (25:36) joins Justin in the studio to tee up the Leafs matchup against the Capitals. They are joined by Alan May (31:35) joins the show to discuss the Capitals hot start and how the team was constructed this offseason. Then, they discuss the Caps brining back Lars Eller from the Penguins, how the team has looked under Spencer Carbery, the teams defence, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with news that The Blue Jays are set to be the first team to meet with Juan Soto in free agency. Matt Bonner (11:32) joins the show to discuss the NBA In-Season Cup with the Raptors set to face off against the Bucks tonight, the team's play as of late, and Immanuel Quickley's latest setback. Then, they predict who will take home the NBA Cup and react live to the Penguins trading Lars Eller (back) to the Capitals. Finally, Thomas Drance (32:05) joins the show to discuss the Canucks play as of late, tee up the team's matchup against the Flames, what to expect in Jonathan Lekkerimäki's NHL debut and more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the HHoF class of 2024 and get your thoughts on who could be in the running next year. Then, Shi Davidi joins the show (11:50) to share his takeaways from the MLB GM Meetings, how a potential Juan Soto deal with Toronto could work, what positions the Jays will target in free agency, the funds available, and much more. Later, Kurt Helin (32:40) joins the show to discuss the injury bug biting the Thunder, the NBA In-Season Cup, the Raptors' rebuild and what the rewards could look like at the top of the draft class, Edey’s ROTY case, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin go through their predictions for Canada’s roster at the Four Nations. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with HNIC’s Ron MacLean (3:52), who discusses the 2024 Hockey Hall of Fame class and reflects upon their careers, looks back on the biggest sports rivalries ahead of Sid and Ovi's 70th career head-to-head and tees up Habs & Leafs on HNIC. Then, HHoFer and president of Oates Sports Group, Adam Oates (27:00), joins the show to discuss the Capitals matchup against the Penguins tonight and Sid/Ovi’s rivalry. Then, they discuss what he focuses most on when working with players, his own HHOF class, and more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:17) to get an update on Igor Shesterkin’s next contract. Then, they discuss the Capitals' surprising hot start to the year, Ovechkin’s goal record chase, the Flames' goaltending, a historic NCAA/CHL agreement, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the PWHL Jersey release and get your thoughts from the text line. Later, Bob Nightengale (25:35) joins the show to discuss the MLB GM meeting, what the Blue Jays, and more. 

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.