The FAN Pregame

Cabbie Richards joins Ailish Forfar and Donnovan Bennett for a chat about everything from The Stanley Cup and the NBA Finals, to his faith in the Jays and the Caitlin Clark drama in the WNBA (2:08). Later, we react to Cavan Biggio getting DFA’d by the Jays. Finally, a breakdown of the numbers behind Oilers/Panthers with Shayna Goldman (31:21) of The Athletic - who has the edge, the story of the goalies and picks for Conn Smythe.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by former Stanley Cup champion and Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Pronger (1:09), who reminisces on playing in the Stanley Cup Final and shares what he thinks is required to win a Stanley cup in today’s NHL. Cup Champion and former Oilers GM Kevin Lowe (13:05) shares his perspective on the Oilers and Panthers and who he's picking to take home the Cup. NBA insider Marc Stein (29:16) discusses the key matchups in the NBA Finals as Game 1 kicks off tonight. What is at stake for both teams in terms of legacy?

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert open the show with parallels to 2006 when the Oilers and Mavs also made the Finals in the same year. Then - when looking at the NHL and the NBA - which team is under the most pressure? Later, over to the Jays and getting blown out by the Orioles, the pressure on the team and looking for answers like players with the Bisons. Next up, Jon Morosi (25:24) from MLB Network on the Jays, the focus of Mark Shapiro that’s been on the business side and why a promotion for James Click makes a lot of sense since he built a World Series winner in Houston.

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Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to take a look at the Stanley Cup Finals, the dominance from the state of Florida and whether or not the tax situation has played a part in helping the Lightning and the Panthers make 5 consecutive Cup Finals (5:30). Then, he discusses trade rumours surrounding Mitch Marner, how there are already 7 teams with interest and why that number will only grow. Then, to Panthers insider George Richards (31:28) for a focused look on the Panthers, why this year is different and why they can no longer be happy to be there. Plus, answering the question of “How to stop McDavid?”

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off “Marek Monday” by considering whether this could be McDavid’s last chance to win a Cup (5:35). Then, Jeff Marek gets into what he loves the most about the series, why coaching still matters and the series' scheduling and travel factors.  Next up, former NHL forward and current analyst Rob Brown (25:54) joins from Edmonton to discuss the atmosphere in Edmonton, the Oilers' bold mid-season coaching change and Knoblauch's effective postseason moves. To close, Mitch Marner rumours from 32 Thoughts and the Caitlin Clark WNBA debut has come with jealousy and mistreatment. 

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Kelly Hrudey joins Justin Cuthbert and Donnovan Bennett to share his thoughts on Sam Bennett's evolution and Stuart Skinner's playoff bounceback. Plus, some insight into how he played and why certain athletes use anger to fuel them. Then, Justin and Donnovan give their thoughts on the news of Alek Manoah suffering an elbow sprain and how it will affect the Blue Jays (18:20). Later we are live in Jersey with Aaron Bronsteter ahead of UFC 302 (26:53). He looks at the card and a wild June ahead with Connor’s return to the UFC. We close with a preview of the NBA Finals and how history will be written with a Luka ring if the Mavs win. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by DJ Bean (3:19) to help preview Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Florida Panthers & the New York Rangers and gives his thoughts on the Edmonton Oilers impressive Game 4 win. Later, Taylor Heise (19:40) from PWHL Minnesota, fresh off winning the Walter Cup and Playoffs MVP. She recaps an incredible year from being the no. 1 overall pick, getting “chosen” by Toronto in round 1 of the playoffs and the heartbreak of thinking they won the title in OT Game 4 only to have it taken away on a called-back goal. We close with thoughts on the Jays Connect Jerseys about to be unveiled and then Ailsh’s day on the golf course at the Canadian Open Pro-Am.

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Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff preview Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Edmonton Oilers & the Dallas Stars and discuss what the Oilers need to do differently to tie the series. Then, Dan Shulman (15:26) on what Vladdy is doing specifically to turn his season around and a much improved attitude with the team these days. Later, President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com Frank Seravalli (28:03) discusses what happened to the Oilers in Game 3, the heat on Darnell Nurse and where the Stars are most vulnerable. Finally, a visit at the Canadian Open with Adam Stanley (50:34) with a look at the field, the chances of Canada going back to back and a look at how the course in Hamilton is expected to play. 

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert look at the Panthers and Oilers both being down 2-1 and which team they trust more. Then, to Sunrise, FL where Garry Galley (6:16) is set to call tonight’s game and how the Rangers' specific changes after Game 1 have spurred a couple of wins. Then, his thoughts on Jacob Trouba, why they need him playing that style and how he’s a difference maker. Later, NBA Insider Marc Stein (26:06) on the Mavs' potential run to the NBA Finals, how they did it, how they stack up with the Celtics and the historical significance of a potential win. He closes with a touching tribute to the legendary Bill Walton. 

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Jeff Marek kicks off the week with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert and looks at how the Oilers have made a major shift this season by embracing more of a defensive style of play (5:00). Then, to the Kris Knoblauch's strategy with the refs and how he holds the officials accountable. Then, back to Edmonton with rinkside reporter Kyle Bukauskas (25:57) who looks at the Oilers' turnaround, the specific things they did when times were tough earlier this season and why Stuart Skinner is different than most goalies and how he turned his career around.

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