The Ian Furness Show

It was one year ago today that Governor Inslee began implementing restrictions as the coronavirus began spreading in our state. We all know how quickly the world changed from there, and what has happened since then. Today, we're hoping for good news as we expect fans may be able to attend outdoor events in the future. This isn't over, but hopefully we're moving in the right direction. Gary Parrish remembers exactly where he was one year ago today. He tells his story, plus a look at present-day college basketball and how the virus is impacting it, and an explanation of a weird tournament rule this year that has the potential to cause all kinds of chaos. What happens if a tournament team is unable to play because of COVID? Leon Draisaitl gets his fourth career hat trick in a five point night as the Oilers crush the Senators 7-1. Our Something Good: Hope for fans in attendance on Opening Day at T-Mobile Park, and other outdoor events.

The Russell Wilson talk continues as NFL fans continue to hold their breath in anticipation of some sort of news involving the team and the star quarterback. So why hasn't the team responded to everything being said over the last month? This is often how this organization operates. Take a deep breath, Hawks fans. You know things are being worked on behind the scenes. As we listen back to Russell Wilson's press conference from April 2019, it was apparent that he was excited to still be in Seattle, so what has changed over the pas two years? Governor Inslee holds a press conference and we cover it live as we find out that fans will be allowed to attend outdoor sporting events, including 9,000 fans on Opening Day at T-Mobile Park. Softy joins the show for cross talk to react to the news.

The tournament is a week away. We check in with CBS Sports' Gary Parrish every Thursday with everything you need to know about college basketball courtesy of No-Li Brewhouse. Find No-Li's excellent variety of beers at a store near you. Washington made from Washington ingredients.

John Stanton announced that the Mariners have changed the structure of the front office. Ian explains why this really isn't that big of a deal. The NHL reportedly have a new deal with ESPN. The Athletic's Ryan S. Clark tell us what it means for the league, the sport of hockey, and specifically the Kraken. The Lightning win yet again! Highlights, plus other news from around the NHL on the Power Play. The Gonzaga women's basketball team won their conference championship despite a bout of food poisoning. Toughing it out is our Something Good.

The deal that will bring NHL games to ESPN, ABC, etc. has been made official. What we are still trying to figure out is, will ESPN have priority over local broadcasts, and does that include their streaming services? Ian is tired of the old NHL on ESPN theme. Kevin finds a ton of potential hockey themes for the show, and listeners vote on them at 49451.

The franchise tag deadline has come and gone, adn the Hawks have opted not to tag either Chris Carson or Shaquill Griffin. Was this the right move? Steve Palazzolo of Pro Football Focus makes his weekly appearance to share PFF's grades on the two players, plus an overall view of the running back and cornerback free agent classes. The Sharks come back to win in overtime, dropping the Blues 3-2. We've got the highlights on the Power Play.

A letter recently sent to Seahawks season ticket holders by the team listed a number of reasons to get excited about the upcoming season, but failed to mention Seattle's star quarterback. A lot is being made of the snub, but is it really that big of a deal? The team's other future Hall-of-Famer Bobby Wagner wasn't mentioned either and that doesn't seem to be bothering anyone. Maybe we should all just calm down. Breaking news: The NHL has signed a seven-year broadcast deal with ESPN. Like it or not, the TV network still matters in the sports world, and this is huge for the league and the sport of hockey. Good news in the world of basketball, former Seattle Storm star Lauren Jackson has been named a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame. The bad basketball news: Meyers Leonard appeared to use an anti-Semitic slur during a Twitch stream. Texts grade the show by texting 49451. Softy drops in before the afternoon show.

Carlos Dunlap was released by the Seahawks today, freeing up over $14 million in cap space. Is this just him testing the market, and how likely is it that we see him back in a Seahawks uniform next season? We turn to NFL insider Ian Rapoport for an answer, plus, will the franchise tag deadline be extended? On the Power Play, highlights from around the NHL on Sunday, and in honor of International Women's Day, Sportsnet released the names of the 25 Most Powerful Women in Hockey. Even before the Kraken have dropped a puck, drafted players, or even hired a coach, they've employed several women who made the list. Today's Something Good: The CDC says fully vaccinated adults can now spend time with other fully-vaccinated adults, as well as low-risk individuals. It opens the door for many to see their children and grandchildren for the first time in a year. Hopefully we're one step closer to getting out of this.