The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing what could be in store for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason amidst uncertainty surrounding his future in Milwaukee. Then, the Athletic's Jesse Granger joins the show (11:25) to tee up Game 4 between the Golden Knights and Oilers and how Vegas will approach a potential series-tying game. Then, Krysten Peek of NBA Future Starts Now joins the show (25:56) live from Chicago ahead of the NBA Draft Lottery to discuss where projected no. 1 pick Cooper Flagg would fit best and who could be in play for the Raptors.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Fox (1:41) live from the Sunshine State ahead of Game 3 between the Leafs and Panthers. They break down the Panthers' resolve and how they have dealt with adversity throughout their last couple of playoff runs, how the Leafs have changed their style on and off the ice this season, Willy’s lucky suit, a Stolarz update, and more. Then, ahead of an electric series between the Jets and Stars, Luke Gazdic joins the show (27:58). They start by discussing the similarities between the Oilers and Leafs before moving on to the West, where they get into how the Jets can stop Rantanen, the Jets' depth scoring, playoff superstitions, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with former NHL goaltender Dwayne Roloson (1:05). They reflect upon his Cup run with the Oilers and how backup Calvin Pickard is handling being thrown between the pipes, the pressure of losing as a goaltender in the postseason, his perspective on the Bennett/Woll hit, and more. Then, Devante Smith-Pelly joins the show (25:45) to reflect upon his Stanley Cup win with the Capitals and his former teammates continuing to compete in 2025. They discuss what winning the cup did for Ovi’s career, if the Caps are being overlooked, and more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Frank Seravalli (1:23) to discuss game 2 between the Panthers and the Leafs. Then, they discuss the expectations for Winnipeg before Game 1 between the Stars and Jets, the Oilers' historic playoff comeback streak, Kirill Kaprizov’s next contract with Minnesota, and more. Then, they discuss the Utah HC announcing their new nickname “Mammoth” and discuss how the team will approach the offseason.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start by discussing the drama from Game 1 between the Panthers and Leafs and how Toronto will go forward with the potential loss of their starting goaltender. Then, ahead of Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals, Justin Williams AKA Mr. Game 7 joins the show (11:05). They reflect upon his experience in the playoffs, how his Hurricanes approach their second-round matchup against Washington, and more. Then, former NHL goalie Carter Hutton (29:33) weighs in on the biggest headlines between the pipes throughout the NHL playoffs - the Stolarz/Bennett contact from Game 1 and what Stolarz experienced from a goaltender perspective, Hellebuyck’s roller coaster of a First Round, whether we will see Stuart Skinner back in the crease for Edmonton, and more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show recapping a crazy weekend of NHL game 7s with the Jets and Stars moving on to the second round. Then, Joshua Kloke of the Athletic joins the show (10:15) to tee up tonight’s second-round series opener between the Florida Panthers and the Toronto Maple Leafs. They discuss how the Leafs are positioned to look against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, Mitch Marner becoming a father, and more. Then, ahead of the NHL Draft Lottery, Jason Bukala joins the show (29:45) to discuss who needs to win the draft lottery the most, what the top five could look like, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Harnarayan Singh ahead of his call of Game 6 between the Blues and Jets tonight (1:00). They break down who will step up for Winnipeg with Mark Scheifele out of the lineup, the home team’s dominance in the series, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their first-round MVPs and who they expect to continue to impress throughout the postseason. Next, Ben Nicholson-Smith (27:17) joins the show to discuss the Blue Jays' series against the Guardians after Ross Atkins' press conference today, and he shares his thoughts on the Jays' search for a 5th starter, how the lineup looks with Daulton Varsho back in the mix, and much more. To close, Ailish and Justin go through their NHL playoff round 1 superlatives.  

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To break down a busy night of potential series deciding matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert whip around the league starting with the Edmonton Oilers. Mark Spector (1:33) discusses Calvin Pickard’s play between the pipes and how the team has turned things around with Evander Kane. Then, Brien Rea (14:27) joins the show to break down the Dallas Stars' path to the second round and how the Colorado Avalanche will keep their season alive. Luke Fox (26:27) discuss what to expect from the Leafs and their goaltending. Finally, to wrap things up, Gary Lawless (37:31) looks at how the Vegas Golden Knights can close things out against the Minnesota Wild.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with the Daily FaceOff's Frank Seravalli (1:10). They discuss the Caps' opportunity to advance to the second round tonight against the Habs, Ivan Demidov’s first taste of NHL playoffs, the Lightning's struggles in the Battle of Florida, head coach landing spots, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the PWHL’s Seattle expansion before welcoming Sara Orlesky (30:31) to the show to tee up Game 5 between the Blues and Jets in Winnipeg tonight.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with Sportsnet and HNIC’s Chris Cuthbert (1:37) ahead of his call of Game 5 in the Battle of Ontario tonight. They discuss how Ottawa changed the series at home, Jake Sanderson’s importance to the Senators' blue line, what to expect from Toronto as they look to close out the series, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss Rick Tocchet moving on from the Canucks, the Blue Jays getting Daulton Varsho back in the lineup, and more. 

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