The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off with the latest bombshell surrounding Vladdy’s contract talks with the Blue Jays. Then, Fluto Shinzawa of the Athletic Boston joins the show (9:13) to discuss the crazy times in the Bruins organization following the trade deadline. They discuss Brad Marchand joining the Panthers, tee up tonight’s Panthers/Bruins contest, and look ahead to the future in Boston. Later, Landon Ferraro (30:02) joins the show to discuss Canucks' “turbulent year”, how the trade deadline played out in Vancouver, the positives out of the organization this season and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to Aaron Ekblad's 20-game suspension for PEDs. Then, they debate the recent news surrounding Mitch Marner’s future in Toronto after refusing to waive his NTC in a potential Rantanen trade before welcoming in Sportsnet Leafs insider Luke Fox (9:38). He shares his thoughts on the Marner situation, how Carlo and Laughton performed in their Leafs debuts, and much more. Then, Utah Hockey Club GM Bill Armstrong joins the show (29:55). He discusses his team's philosophy at the NHL trade deadline, what to expect from Josh Doan playing against his father’s new team, his first year in Utah, and much more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert continue recapping the NHL Trade Deadline, beginning with Sportsnet's Jason Bukala (0:20). The trio review whether the Toronto Maple Leafs improved enough by adding Scott Laughton and Brandon Carlo, why Brad Treliving was comfortable subtracting Fraser Minten while holding onto Easton Cowan, Jake Walman's impact on the Edmonton Oilers blueline, why Logan Stankoven will soften the blow of the Carolina Hurricanes losing Mikko Rantanen, and the Ottawa Senators' underrated yet effective deadline. Afterwards, Ailish and Justin are joined by Sportsnet's Sam Cosentino (29:45) to dig further into the Senators bringing in Dylan Cozens and Fabian Zetterlund, they debate Ottawa's readiness for a playoff push and the potential of Mikko Rantanen's Dallas Stars taking on his former squad in the Colorado Avalanche this postseason. The show comes to a close with Ailish and Justin's deadline takeaways, including the Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals deciding to opt for a quieter deadline.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert take you through the NHL Trade Deadline as Atlantic Division squads load up at the Boston Bruins expense. The duo reacts to Brad Marchand becoming a Florida Panther in a shocking move that will see him team up with fellow pests Sam Bennett and Matthew Tkachuk. Then, Ailish and Justin digest the Toronto Maple Leafs acquiring Brandon Carlo in a complicated deal involving Boston and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Afterwards, former NHL head coach Rick Bowness joins the show (35:45) to discuss the Atlantic Division arms race along with the Winnipeg Jets' and Dallas Stars' playoff outlook. The duo concludes the hour touching on the Ottawa Senators adding Fabian Zetterlund in a deal with Sharks before reacting to the Vancouver Canucks retaining Brock Boeser past the deadline.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert begin the show with analysis on the Dallas Stars acquiring and signing Mikko Rantanen from the Carolina Hurricanes. Then, Jennifer Botterill stops by to survey some of earlier trade action on NHL Trade Deadline Day in Canadian markets (3:50) including the Winnipeg Jets adding Brandon Tanev and Luke Schenn, Scott Laughton heading home to Toronto, the Ottawa Senators swapping Josh Norris for Dylan Cozens in a deal with the Buffalo Sabres, and Brady Tkachuk's emotional reaction to his teammate and good friend exiting Ottawa. Afterwards, the duo turns their attention to the Central Division to size up the Colorado Avalanche's new look offence, that now features Brock Nelson and Charlie Coyle, in comparison to Dallas' group. Sportsnet's Luke Fox checks in from Denver, Colorado to breakdown the Maple Leafs move for Laughton, what the Oakville, Ontario native will bring to the lineup and locker room, and whether Brad Treliving needs to turn his attention to the blueline.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with former NHL forward and Co-Host of the Energy Line Podcast, Nate Thompson (6:58). They discuss his experience getting traded at home and on the road, what goes into creating a trade list and why he accepted a trade to the Habs despite them being on his no-trade list. Then, they discuss locker room vibes around and after the trade deadline, Rantanen’s situation in Carolina, and much more. Later, Ailish and Justin go through how each of the Canadian teams should approach the Trade Deadline and answer your texts!

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with a game of ‘Frank or Fiction’ with the Daily Face-Off's Frank Seravalli (1:04). They discuss how the Devils will approach the deadline with Jack Hughes out for the remainder of the season, Julien BriseBois’ continued aggressive deadline moves, what’s left for the Leafs on deadline day, Evander Kane’s future in Edmonton, and much more. Then, with Spring Training underway, Ailish and Justin are joined by the voice of the Blue Jays Dan Shulman (28:50) to discuss what he has been encouraged by from Toronto thus far. They discuss whether Vladdy and Bo's contract situations will be distractions for the clubhouse this season, what the team will need from Kirk, and end things off by discussing some college hoops ahead of March Madness! 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Kyle Bukauskas (1:40) to go through the most interesting teams ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. They discuss what he expects the Senators to do at the deadline, the Habs' playoff chances and their decision to re-sign Jake Evans, the Oilers making moves, and much more. Then, Cam Robinson (26:03) joins the show to discuss the Seth Jones trade, if the Leafs should move on from a top prospect and the risk involved, whether the Lightning can find their next Brandon Hagel, and much more. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Adnan Virk (8:33) to tee up tonight’s Sharks/Leafs matchup on Prime Monday Night Hockey. They discuss the Sharks' young stars in Macklin Celebrini and Will Smith, how he expects the Leafs to match up against a young San Jose team, Celebrini's chances to make Canada's Olympic squad in 2026, and his thoughts on Vladdy’s future with the Blue Jays. Then, the Athletic's Shayna Goldman (28:00) joins the show to tee up the 2025 NHL trade deadline. They discuss the Hurricanes' options with Mikko Rantanen, what Florida is getting in Seth Jones, what she expects the biggest contenders around the league to add, and much more.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Greg Wyshynski (1:11) of ESPN to tee up the Stadium Series matchup between the Red Wings and Blue Jackets, tee up the trade deadline, the Oilers struggles as of late, the biggest name he expects to be moved by next week, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss what the Leafs will have to depart with in order to make a splash at the deadline, their early impressions and expectations for the Jays during Spring Training, and more. Later,  Tim Reynolds (34:03) joins the show to discuss Joel Embiid being ruled out for the remainder of this season, Steph’s continued dominance amidst the Warriors “last run”, and much more. 

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