The FAN Pregame

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Sportsnet’s Mike Futa (0:23)! They discuss how he would attempt to fix the Maple Leafs, what goes in to trading a draft pick at the deadline when your team is out of a playoff spot, the best landing spots for Artemi Panarin, how GM’s feel about their players playing at the Olympics, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss some of the notable players getting injured ahead of the Olympics. Later, ahead of the NBA trade deadline, Frank Isola joins the show (26:20) to discuss what could be in store on the trade front throughout the next week. They discuss where Giannis could end up, how likely a trade for the Greek Freak is, what the Bucks are looking for in a trade, if the Raptors could make a trade work, LeBron’s future, how the Raps and the rest of the East will approach the deadline, and much 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.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with ESPN’s Arda Ocal (2:39) ahead of a busy night of hockey! They kick things off by discussing how the Rangers have handled their latest rebuild and Artemi Panarin’s future, whether the Penguins are a legitimate playoff threat, and if Dubas and Co. could be buyers at the deadline. They also cover Logan Thompson’s latest injury, the playoff races in the East, and more. Then, they discuss the Olympics, whether Team USA left too much talent off the roster, the landscape of international hockey in the near future, and more. Later, Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas (26:52) joins the show live from Seattle ahead of tonight’s Maple Leafs contest against the Kraken, what the Leafs need to do down the stretch to turn their season around, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss whether the Leafs should commit to being sellers at the deadline. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with David Amber (1:26) ahead of Wednesday Night Hockey! They start with the Ottawa Senators, who sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. They discuss how the first half of the year has fared so far for Canadian teams and the goaltending across Canada, why Leafs nation should brace themselves for some pain down the road, Artemi Panarin being held out of the Rangers lineup for the foreseeable future for roster management purposes, if Macklin Celebrini is a legitimate Hard trophy candidate, and much more. Later, Michael Grange joins the show (27:05) ahead of the New York Knicks coming to town. They break down the Raps' recent stretch, what to expect the team to do at the trade deadline and if Jakob Poeltl will be a member of the Raptors following next week's deadline, and much more! Ailish and Jesse close by discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future as the superstar is reportedly on the move! 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show discussing Bill Belichick not being inducted to the Hall Of Fame in his first season of eligibility. They break down the rational behind the omission, the politics surrounding the former Patriots HC, why he was deserving of being a first ballot HOFer, and more. Then, ahead of a pivotal matchup against the Buffalo Sabres, Luke Fox joins the show to discuss the Leafs HC Craig Berube meeting with the team’s leadership group, how he typically addresses the team following games, what to expect against the Sabres, and much 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 affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala (1:37) as they discuss the turmoil in Leafs land, how important the next stretch of games will be before the Olympic break, how the Leafs leadership has handled themselves this season, and whether this group has what it takes to gain ground on the rest of the Atlantic Division. Then, James Palmer joins the show (29:16) to discuss the Super Bowl matchup being set. They break down what we saw from the championship games this weekend, the Seahawks and Patriots' paths to the Super Bowl, Sam Darnold and Drake Maye's growth, Matt Stafford’s future, and much 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Elliotte Friedman ahead of Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto. They discuss the drama surrounding his return, how the two sides ended their relationship, how he should be remembered as a Maple Leaf, the similarities between Marner and Vince Carter’s conclusions of their respective careers in Toronto, and much more. They end things off discussing Stolarz making his return to the lineup tonight in a major contest and Rasmus Andersson making his Vegas Golden Knights debut. Then, Luke Fox joins the show live from Scotiabank Arena ahead of tonight’s big contest. They discuss Berube’s injury, Stolarz getting the start, and much 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 affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:21). They discuss Rasmus Andersson joining the Vegas Golden Knights, Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto, and Jarmo Kekäläinen’s first big move as Sabres GM, locking up Josh Doan to a long-term extension. Then, they discuss the Sabres' looming decision on Alex Tuch and the playoff windows for some of the hottest teams around the league. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss some of the NHL players who have never made an All-Star game and who could have earned their first appearance had there been an ASG this season, their thoughts on how the Bills handled their press conference surrounding their coaching change, their Super Bowl Predictions, and much 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet Leafs Analyst Craig Simpson ahead of Toronto hosting the red-hot Red Wings tonight. They discuss Joseph Woll getting the start, the playoff race in the Atlantic, what the Leafs can do at the trade deadline with their assets, and more. Then, they break down how Matthews has improved as of late, what has changed in his game admits his recent stretch, Patrick Kane’s legacy in his chase for history, the Red Wings young core’s development, 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 affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Steve Aschburner (1:15) ahead of the Toronto Raptors' matchup against the Golden State Warriors. They discuss Jimmy Butler’s season-ending injury and if the Warriors will be buyers at the deadline, the latest on Ja Morant and the top trade candidates, the NBA rookie rankings, where Scottie Barnes and Darko Rajakovic fit in the mid-season award races, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin welcome Shayna Goldman (27:08) to the show to discuss the Rasmus Andersson trade to Las Vegas, where would be the best landing spot for top trade targets such as Panarin and Hamilton, and much 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Andi Petrillo ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Wild. They discuss who can step up for Toronto with the absence of Nylander, the playoff race in the Atlantic, and much more! Then, Nick Shook joins the show to discuss the biggest storylines around the NFL. They break down the Bills moving on from Sean McDermott and who could be the next HC of the Bills, what to make of this weekend’s playoff slate, who could be heading to the Super Bowl, and much 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 affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Matt Devlin (1:55) ahead of the Raptors' matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. They break down what to expect without Kawhi Leonard in the equation, how the team has been able to find success this season, Collin Murray-Boyles’ development and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin react to a disappointing 24 hours for Blue Jays fans with the Dodgers landing Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette heading to New York. Jon Morosi joins the show (25:55) to break down how the Jays got here, if Cody Bellinger is a realistic pivot for Toronto, what Tucker and Bichette's contracts mean for the league amid murmurs of a potential lockout and the opportunities left for the Jays in free agency. Finally, Toronto Sceptres and Team Canada defender Renata Fast stops by (50:45) to help set the stage for her matchup against the Vancouver Goldeneyes in the Battle on Bay Street on Hockey Day in Canada, as well as discuss the lead-up to the Olympic Games. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:10). They discuss Marner’s first game against his old team tonight, where this game ranks amongst players playing against their former teams, Marner’s legacy in Toronto, Rick Bowness replacing Dean Evason as head coach of the Blue Jackets, who is the next coach on the hot seat, and much more. Then, Jesse Granger joins the show (26:11) to discuss how Marner has fit in with Vegas, how both teams view this game, Nic Roy’s legacy in Las Vegas, how the Golden Knights look between the pipes, Carter Hart’s return, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin react to the Kyle Tucker rumours floating around the baseball world. 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ben Nicholson-Smith (0:46) on a day full of MLB news. They discuss the latest coming out of the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, what the Jays are willing to do, if the Mets and Dodgers are hopeful to land the star bat, the latest on Bo Bichette’s interest around the league, and much more. Then, Adam Stanley joins the show (27:16) ahead of the Senators' matchup against the New York Rangers tonight. They discuss the turmoil surrounding the Senators on and off the ice, as well as the rumours surrounding Linus Ulmark's absence. Finally, they discuss the latest news coming out of the world of Golf with the PGA Tour Sony Open kicking off tomorrow, how Brooks Koepka returns to the PGA Tour, his predictions for the year, 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.

With every Canadian team suiting up tonight, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Sportsnet’s Jason Bukala (4:25). They discuss the Leafs' complete game against the Avalanche last night, how Toronto will approach their crease, what is going on with the Ottawa Senators, if Ivar Stenberg could overtake Gavin McKenna for the #1 Pick at the upcoming NHL Draft, how Brayden Point’s injury could affect Canada’s Olympic team, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their potential Brayden Point injury replacements for Team Canada, tee up the fourth meeting between the Spurs and OKC, discuss the latest reporting surrounding the top free agents in MLB and the Jays' reported interest, and much 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Michael Grange (1:14) ahead of the Raptors' rematch against the 76ers. They discuss if Kyle Lowry will get to see some action tonight in what could be his last game in Toronto, Collin Murray-Boyle’s continued development and importance to this Raptors squad, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jackets' firing Dean Evason and bringing in Rick Bowness as their new head coach. Later, Caroline Cameron joins the show (25:57) ahead of tonight’s Leafs/Avs contest. They discuss how the Leafs stack up against a league-leading Colorado Avalanche, Nathan MacKinnon’s dominance, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the Cubs landing Alex Bregman, big news out of the Golf world, 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Alvin Williams (2:22) ahead of the Raptors matchup against the Boston Celtics. They discuss Boston’s surprising record this season, how the Raptors have looked as of late, how CMB has developed halfway through his rookie season, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through Team Canada’s Women’s Olympic team roster announcement and how they stack up against the tournament favourites. Later, Team Canada Olympic Women’s General Manager Gina Kingsbury joins the show (25:56)! They discuss how the team approached building their roster, the importance of the veterans on the team, and much more. Finally, Ailish and Justin tee up Wild Card Weekend in the NFL! 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with the latest edition of Frank or Fiction with Frank Seravalli. They discuss if the Flyers are a playoff team, Celebrini’s Hart trophy, candidacy, if the Sabres have found something real, Utah getting a Winter Classic, if the Olympic Arena in Milan will be ready for the Olympics, and much more. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the latest reports surrounding Bo Bichette! 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 affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Kyle Bukauskas at the midway point of the NHL season (1:49). They discuss the biggest races around the NHL, including a red-hot Central Division, which Canadian team will be the most interested to follow in the second half of the season, and more. Then, they discuss which Canadian teams have a legit chance to make the postseason, how Toronto has improved as of late, which HNIC postgame interview debut has stuck out the most to him, and much more! Later, Ailish and Justin react to the Utah Mammoth getting announced as the 2027 Winter Classic hosts. Then, they go through the NHL Award predictions at the halfway point of the regular season, the Canadians in the running for major awards 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.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discussing Brad Marchand’s comments about Toronto ahead of the Panthers matchup against the Leafs tonight. Then, TNT’s Liam McHugh joins the show to discuss Marchand’s getting under Toronto’s skin ahead of the game, if he can lead Florida to another deep playoff run, the parity in the eastern conference and how it could affect the trade deadline, if Matthews is back, and much more. Then, ahead of the Leafs pivotal matchup against the Panthers, Anna Dua weighs in on how Marchand plays the game off the ice, if the fans really did run Marner out of Toronto, when Morgan Rielly has been at his best over the past few seasons, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin react to the Baltimore Ravens parting ways with John Harbaugh. They discuss which teams are the best fits for the long-time head coach, who could be the next big head coach dismissed if they cannot make a deep playoff run, and much 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 affiliate.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off following a busy weekend in sports, highlighted by the Jays landing Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto. Then, Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling joins the show (9:18) to discuss what the addition of Okamoto means for Toronto and their pursuit of Bo Bichette and/or Kyle Tucker, where Okamoto will fit in on the roster, how the World Baseball Classic will impact spring training, how the rest of the division has improved alongside Toronto, and much more. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss Canada’s “early” exit at the World Juniors and then conduct a 'Who won’t win the Super Bowl' draft! 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.