Podcast appearances and mentions of mike futa

Hour 2 of the Big Show with George Rusic & Matt Rose is on Demand! To kick off the hour the guys are joined by Dave Dickenson to give the latest from Stampeders camp! Dave speaks on his initial reactions to Vernon Adams Jr as their QB, the running backs they still have in camp, the WR room, looking ahead to the Stampede Bowl and more! Later, Stephanie Gauthier joins the show to tell us about the City Wide 50/50 initiative.  (24:43) Later on, Mike Futa stops by the show to talk conference finals! Futa and the guys discuss how the Oilers find themselves one win away from going back to the Stanley Cup Final, Dallas needing their depth pieces to show up if they are going to mount a comeback against Edmonton, Dallas struggling with Edmonton's speed, Stuart Skinner's polarizing numbers and more! Mike also gives his thoughts on the Hurricanes vs Panthers and if the Hurricanes will be in need of a reboot if they fail to get over the hump yet again.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.       

Ben & Brent discuss the Blue Jays' tough weekend sweep by the Rays in Tampa, featuring insights from former MLB catcher and Sportsnet analyst Joe Siddall. They analyze the team's recent struggles, inconsistent play, and the lack of power in the lineup, while also highlighting rookie Addison Barger. The show wraps up with two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa (28:11), who shares thoughts on the NHL conference championships, the dominance of the Panthers and Oilers, and the Leafs' current status.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.

JD gives his thoughts following the Maple Leafs' two losses to the Panthers down in Florida over the weekend, drawing their second round series at two (00:00). Two-time Stanley Cup champion, Kris Versteeg, joins the show to break down the stars' struggles, Matthew Knies' break through as a playoff performer, the importance of matchups to create more offence, how Craig Berube should adjust to the momentum swing, and the unflappability of William Nylander (09:04). JD shares a note from Auston Matthews' first professional playoff experience in Zurich (49:51). Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show, jumps on with JD to continue the conversation around the Leafs, the differences between Games 3 & 4, the importance for Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner to produce offensively, Joseph Woll's ability to settle into the series, and the likelihood Max Domi receives supplemental discipline for his hit on Aleksander Barkov (51:31). Finally, JD details his time in Montreal for UFC 315, before getting into “What We Missed” (01:29:56).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. 

The Big Show w/ Rusic & Rose is On Demand! During Hour 3, George, Matt, and GVP are joined by Flames Play-By-Play announcer Derek Wills to recap the Flames game from Wednesday night, importance of players, and discuss different lineup options moving forward!  (24:10) Joined by Fan Hockey Show Host Mike Futa, the guy's take a look at what Mikael Backlund's absence would mean for the flames moving forward, the wild western playoff race, and what Mitch Marner's future looks like in Toronto!The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The FAN Morning Show hits its final hour of Wednesday with Brent Gunning and Daniele Franceschi diving into a few player situations across a couple sports. First up, the hosts get into what happened with Mikko Rantanen in Carolina with SN590's own Mike Futa. Futes weighs in on this peculiar situation, as well as the ramifications it could have on Mitch Marner's future in Toronto. In the back half, B&D spend some more time on the Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contract talks and the money he wanted. For more on this, the duo check in with Postmedia's Rob Longley (32:12) of the Toronto Sun down in Dunedin. The trio go over the new information that has circulated after the slugger's supposed deadline passed. Will it continue to be a distraction? 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.

The FAN Morning Show rolls on with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning forecasting Friday's NHL Trade Deadline. The pair discuss what a "doomsday" deadline would be for the Maple Leafs, before looking at the standings to identify which teams on the bubble are posturing as buyers or sellers. Mike Futa, two-time Stanley Cup winning executive and host of The FAN Hockey Show, offers his take on Toronto's options ahead of March 7th and other teams to watch as the deadline closes in. Mike also takes us behind the scenes of how executives operate and know when to pull the trigger on a deal to put a team over the top. Later, Adnan Virk of NHL on Prime, NHL Network and MLB Network, checks in with his takeaways from Monday at Scotiabank Arena as the Leafs winning streak ended at the hands of the Sharks (27:43). The trio also dive into the Blue Jays and how this season could be viewed as a "last dance" with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, before wrapping up with some post-Oscars takes. 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.

JD reacts to the Leafs' 5-4 overtime comeback against the Boston Bruins last night. He share his takeaways including Nick Robertson's physical play, potential injuries to Chris Tanev and William Nylander, and Auston Matthews not looking like himself until late in the game. The conversation on Matthews continues with Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show (9:45). They theorize what's behind the Leafs captain's inconsistencies, whether Toronto should be in the trade market for non-rental players like Brayden Schenn or Scott Laughton, if contract extension talks with Mitch Marner will come to a head before the NHL trade deadline on March 7, and how Nick Robertson's hot streak has impacted his value in Toronto and across the league. Afterwards, JD touches on why the New York Yankees are a legitimate threat to sign Vladimir Guerrero Jr. should he reach free agency. Then, Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks in from Dunedin, Florida (53:20) to discuss Blue Jays' spring training storylines. JD and Ben project Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette's aging curves, if Vladdy's contract ask is near $585-million as suggested by David Ortiz, how recent signings have influenced the situation, what the Jays can learn from the Kansas City Royals' experience signing Bobby Witt Jr., and whether Toronto is expected to add a bat at the last minute. The show ends with 'What We Missed!'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.

The Toronto Blue Jays offseason improves by signing veteran pitcher Max Scherzer on a 1-year contract. Sportsnet's Shi Davidi joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert on the show to discuss what Scherzer brings to the roster and whether there's more additions to come (4:50). Then, Sportsnet's Mike Futa stops by to evaluate Drew Doughty's season debut last night, if he should replace Alex Pietrangelo at 4 Nations Face-Off, why he's Hockey Canada's darling, if Brandt Clark could be on his way out of L.A., and much more. Steve Kouleas of Sirius XM NHL Network Radio makes an appearance to break down the 4 Nations captain announcements, Crosby's international legacy ahead of the tournament, potential injury replacements, and more (25:40).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.

JD starts the show with his latest Leafs thoughts before being joined by NHL Network's Jackie Redmond to discuss Toronto's three-game losing streak, accountability culture, team dynamics, the power play, the Leafs' issues, and the definition of insanity (00:00). Then, co-host of the FAN Hockey Show, Mike Futa talks with JD about Rōki Sasaki, Tony DeAngelo, slumps, Jake McCabe, the team's trade assets, and expectations (50:58). After, JD and the producers end the show with 'What We Missed' (1:22:07).   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. 

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of Tuesday with some heavy focus on a couple Toronto teams. Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning start on the Maple Leafs and how they sit atop of the Atlantic Division alongside the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers. The hosting duo discuss if they are taking advantage of the down year among those teams and how likely they are to stay there. B&B continue the conversation with SN590's own Mike Futa (7:00), The co-host of The FAN Hockey Show takes time to look at the NHL standings; Futes debates with the a.m. boys what teams could be looking to unload and who are potentially good fits for TML. You may surprised at the names that are thrown around. In the back end of the hour, the morning pair switch gears to discuss the Raptors and for this conversation, they enlist the help of Sportsnet's own Michael Grange (27:04). The NBA insider and Raptors reporter weighs in on the down TV ratings for the League, the NBA Cup, the Raptors' ethical tank and the players Toronto could unload that could potentially help push their “rebuild” forward. 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.

On hour 2 of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon is joined by co-host of The Fan Hockey Show, Mike Futa! Mike joins the show to share his thoughts on the Colorado Avalanche completely revamping their goaltending after trading for Scott Wedgewood and Mackenzie Blackwood, Jacob Trouba being traded to the Ducks, and much more around the NHL!(26:49) Logan and Shan Virjee dive into their thoughts after Juan Soto lands with the New York Mets for a 15-year, $765 million contract! The guys break down just how big the contract is in the history of sports, what you could buy with that kind of money, and moreThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan's X: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing what they have learned about the Leafs amidst Matthews' absence. Then, Mike Futa (12:28) joins the show to discuss tonight's matchup between the Buds and Panthers, how the Leafs have looked under Craig Berube, whether the Panthers are experiencing the Stanley Cup hangover, and more. Later, Ben Nicholson-Smith (29:12) discusses the Dodgers bringing in Blake Snell on yet another payment plan, the Jays' chances at signing Juan Soto, what the team should have on their offseason agenda 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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning discussing the Blue Jays' offseason, which is now officially underway. The hosting pair look at what parameters the team is working with, what their needs are, and how the two coincide. They welcome on Sportsnet's own Shi Davidi live from San Antonio where he is covering the MLB GM Meetings. The baseball insider looks into the priorities for the organization this winter, the likelihood of extending Vladimir Guerrero Jr., how (or if) limited money can be spread around to fill a bunch of different needs, and who some of those targets could be. They also get into the farm system and the easiest path to building it back up. Next up, SN590's own Mike Futa shifts attention to the Maple Leafs after taking in last night's action alongside a certain TJMS host (28:53). He shares what the atmosphere at Scotiabank Arena was like against the team's most hated rival, as well as what he saw on the ice from the Blue and White, especially on the power play that finally got going without Captain Auston Matthews. 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.

JD dives into the updated version of the Maple Leafs' blueline; is it the best of this era (00:00)? Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith checks-in from the Bronx to discuss what it's like being around the New York Yankees and the pressure on José Ramírez (20:00). Later, JD and Armen chat about the Raptors' competitive preseason win over the Celtics (51:00). Mike Futa, co-host of The FAN Hockey Show, joins JD in-studio to get into the Leafs' blue line improvements, Timothy Liljegren drawing-in, how player development has evolved, using the media to propel prospect stock and another slow start for the Edmonton Oilers (1:02:00).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.

The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off today's final hour with the debut of a brand new segment, "What's Going On Here". The pair dive into some various Maple Leafs topics including: Auston Matthews' pointless start to the season, Joseph Woll's early injury concerns, the team's 0-for-9 power play, what's next for Timothy Liljegren, and Morgan Rielly's place on the roster. The morning duo also take some time to sift through the Oilers' slow start, still winless at 0-3-0 on the season. In the final block, Ben and Brent continue the conversation with Mike Futa, two-time Stanley Cup champion and host of The FAN Hockey Show (26:05). He offers his assessment of which Leafs have excelled under new coach Craig Berube, before pivoting to look around the league at Edmonton and Los Angeles ahead of the latter being in town on Wednesday. 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.

The Big Show with Rusic and Rose is On Demand! On hour 2, George and Matt are joined by Mike Futa! Mike and the guys talk Flames preseason storylines including the goaltending situation and how the Flames will try to build a lineup with veteran players and young players. Later, the guys speak on the Oilers new look lineup and how they will manage Evander Kane's money when he comes off LTIR later in the new year.  (21:37) Later on, the TV voice of the Flames Jon Abbott joins the show! Jon and the guys discuss the first few preseason games for the Calgary Flames. The guys discuss chemistry forming in the forwards group, opportunities on the Blue line, young players who have stood out and moreThe views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the day as hosts Brent Gunning and Sam McKee turn their attention back to the NHL to discuss the newly released trailer for "Faceoff: Inside the NHL". They bring on former NHL executive, two-time Stanley Cup Champion, and newest member of the Sportsnet 590 team, Mike Futa, for his insight on the new docuseries and how organizations view having their players on full display. The host of the new FAN Hockey Show shares some stories from his time in the league, before taking some time to discuss the Maple Leafs and questions they face during camp this year. Later on, we check in with Adnan Virk, who will be a part of the Amazon Prime Monday Night Hockey team this season (27:30). The MLB and NHL Network host talks about his new role, before weighing in on the Raptors honouring Vince Carter and baseball's playoff picture to offer some of his ideal World Series matchups. 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.

The final hour of The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning begins on the Toronto Maple Leafs' page alongside two-time Stanley Cup winning executive, Mike Futa. He shares his thoughts on the team's biggest decisions heading into camp for the 2025 season, the level they can reach if they stay healthy, and what the new signings have to offer. Next up, B&B are joined by former MLB catcher and current Sportsnet Blue Jays Central analyst, Caleb Joseph to chat about the Blue Jays (27:43). After reminiscing and telling stories from his career, Caleb weighs in on what he seen from Bowden Francis in his recent incredible run of starts and if its sustainable. The trio also discuss Bowden's future with the team and what other guys called up this season could have a role on the squad next year. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliates.

The FAN Morning Show with Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning goes into its final hour today talking about contracts and money in both the NHL and NFL. First up, two-time Stanley Cup-winning executive with the L.A. Kings, Mike Futa weighs in on Jeremy Swayman's $10 million asking price, the value of goaltenders around the league, what a vulnerable yet volatile position it is for teams, and where the Maple Leafs stand in that regard. Next the boys switch to NFL talk with former Packers executive, Andrew Brandt (24:03). The Sunday Seven publisher and The Business of Sports podcast host gives his thoughts on the contract CeeDee Lamb signed with the Cowboys and where it sets the wide receiver market, before looking into some quarterback play around the league and how teams decide between an established core or going younger and cheaper.  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.

Mike Futa, a man who knows a thing or two about the intricacies of Offer sheets AND captaincy changes joins the show today to talk about exactly that. With Auston Matthews replacing John Tavares as the Captain Of The Toronto Maple Leafs, we talk to Mike about his experience dealing with a very similar matter in LA with Dustin Brown and Anze Kopitar. Mike shares his insight on what he learned before the three spend the rest of the show breaking down The St. Louis Blues and the offer sheets sent to two players on the Edmonton Oilers. 

The FAN Morning Show with Brent Gunning and Matt Marchese begins the final hour discussing the Maple Leafs' change of captaincy that will be made official today. The pair offer their thoughts on who will be part of the team announcement, how they expect it to look, and what they expect to hear from all parties involved. Next, the hosts welcome on two-time Stanley Cup winning executive and current NHL analyst, Mike Futa for his perspective on the move and if it changes anything in Toronto. Futes shares some stories from his time in Los Angeles with the Kings when they made a similar move, but under very different circumstances, before looking back on some other notable captaincy changes during his time in the league. Later on, the morning duo turn their attention to the NFL as they check in with longtime league exec, scouting director and current NFL Network analyst, Marc Ross (27:11)! The two-time Super Bowl champ tells the boys his main storylines heading into the season, his takeaways from preseason camps, the teams and players to watch ahead of Week 1, and who's truly in the window of competing for a Super Bowl. 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.

Calling Track and Athletics at the Paris Olympics, Mark Lee (0:50) joins Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff for a preview, a look back at calling Gold for Degrasse and Warner, a surprise entry for the men's 100m this year and who has the best chance at gold for Team Canada this year. To close, NHL analyst Mike Futa (28:06) evaluates the offseasons of all the Canadian teams so far and ask, "Where are they now and where are they going?"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.

Matt Marchese kicks off today's show with former NHL executive and Stanley Cup champion, Mike Futa! They sift through yesterday's flurry of free agency moves with a focus on Steven Stamkos' departure from Tampa Bay, the Maple Leafs' defensive additions, and more. Next up, Emma Lingan, Predators editor at The Hockey News, adds to the conversation on Stamkos' signing in Nashville, before looking ahead to what's next for the Preds this summer (30:45). Later on, Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now stops by to discuss Jake DeBrusk's departure, what to expect from Nikita Zadorov with the Bruins, Elias Lindholm's pivotal role and Jeremy Swayman's contract situation (50:00). Then, Ryan Novozinsky offers his analysis of the Devils' July 1st signings, before forecasting what's ahead for New Jersey next season (01:07:00). Capitals analyst Tarik El-Bashir wraps up today's program weighing in on Washington's aggressive start to the off-season featuring the additions of Jakob Chychrun and Pierre-Luc Dubois (01:26:00).  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.

Ben Ennis & Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of the week sharing their thoughts on who they think should be the first 6 named players for Team Canada in the 4Nations Face Off. Do you name a goaltender? The guys then welcome on Stanley Cup winning executive Mike Futa (5:13). First, they get his thoughts on the Marner situation and how he would handle it. B&B ask what are his memories of the NHL draft and his favourite draft stories. They also go over how the Calgary Flames and the Toronto Maple Leafs could do business given the news that came out about recent negotiations. The duo close out the week by welcoming on voice of the Blue Jays Dan Shulman (27:04)! The three go over the Jays 8 game homestand, what we should expect to see and ask if this is a renaissance for the George Springer? The trio move onto if this is the ceiling of this team and is it right for fans to be disappointed? Finally, does Dan have any concerns about Kevin Gausman and his recent struggles? 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.

Much to John's dismay, and to Bob's amusement, the suspension of one of the Blue Jays' top prospects has forced the two to dedicate the first half of today's show to baseball talk. Rob Longley joins the podcast first to give Bob and John his analysis of Orelvis Martinez's 80-game suspension after recording his first MLB hit over the weekend. Rob gives them an idea of how this will impact the Blue Jays going forward and what to expect from the team as they try to get over yet another hump in their tumultuous season. After the break, Mike Futa joins the two for some hockey talk as we prepare for one of the league's most anticipated Game 7s in recent history, with Edmonton in Florida to play the Panthers.

On the eve of Game 6 Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert bring Mike Futa (5:42) onto the show to discuss what it's like coming back from down 3-0 as he was with the LA Kings in 2014. He looks at what makes the Oilers a true threat, why Bobrovsky is more angry than he shows and how travelling families can become a distraction. Finally, Stanley Cup handoffs, how it gets discussed and decided and weighing star players vs the longest serving members of the team. Next up, Andi Petrillo (30:05) on Euro 2024, the difficulty of watching Italy lose today and what are realistic expectations for Team Canada vs Argentina tonight as Copa América gets underway.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.

The FAN Morning Show goes into its final hour of the week fully engulfed into the situation at the PGA Championship and the world's number one golfer, Scottie Scheffler. Hosts Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning sift through what we know and is being reported from Louisville, Kentucky. They bring on Brent's co-host from The Golf Show, Sam McKee, to get his thoughts on what's happening, what it could mean for his play this weekend, and what those on site are saying. Next, two-time Stanley Cup winning executive, Mike Futa, stops by to discuss if Rod Brind'Amour will be added to the list of available head coaches after his team's second round exit, as well as how Maple Leafs GM Brad Treliving is driving the search to fill their void behind the bench (23:12). Ben and Brent wrap up with one final update on Scheffler and what we now know before signing off for the long weekend. 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.

On hour 2 of the Big Show, George and Matt start the hour being joined by Justin Bourne! The guys ask Justin who he wants to see win the lottery tonight, Justin mentions that it would be great to see Calgary win it. Later, the guys move on to the Maple Leafs. The guys discuss what went wrong for Toronto in the playoffs, they discuss the injuries, their goaltending, what they can do to shore up their D Core, if one of the core 4 could get traded and more. The guys also discuss some of the other playoff series out west like how does Dallas match up with Colorado, how much Vancouver needs Elias Pettersson to beat the Oilers and more.  (20:41) To wrap the hour, Mike Futa joins the show to continue the discussion on the NHL Lottery. Mike tells us what it was like being an executive on Draft Day watching the cards get flipped, how scouts could maybe get overly focused on a player who is having an amazing couple weeks of hockey, some of his best draft day stories and more! Later, Mike speaks on the coaching carousel including Rick Bowness retiring, If Joel Quenville or Darryl Sutter could return to the NHL and the rest of the big name coaches that need a job.  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

JD lays out what went wrong, what we learned and what should be next for the Toronto Maple Leafs following another first-round playoff loss (00:00). Mike Futa, former NHL executive and analyst with Sportsnet, discusses Matthew Tkachuk's poke at the Leafs, how a front office goes about trading a player with a no movement clause, what Sheldon Keefe speaking to the media on locker clean-out day could suggest and an observation about the relationship between Brad Treliving and Brendan Shanahan (28:00). Kris Versteeg, two-time Stanley Cup champion and creator of the Klevr app, breaks down what locker-room clean out day is like, how the Leafs were sleeping on the series-winning goal, Sheldon Keefe's shortcomings, if Mitch Marner's criticism has been overblown, how the rest of the NHL views the Leafs and if Morgan Rielly should be on the trading block  (50:00). The show ends with Jays thoughts and 'What We Missed!'  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 welcome Mike Futa to the show who was at the Leafs/Bruins Game 6. He looks at a new approach under Brad Treliving and reminds people that they are NOT better without Matthews. Then, his take on which Bruins goalie should start tomorrow night. Later, the Canucks are trying to end their series and what it's going to take to beat the Preds. Finally, Vegas went from 2-0 to down 3-2 and why for a young team they still create pressure to perform in the playoffs. We close with a look at UFC 301 and why Ken Rosenthal says he is keeping his eyes on the Blue Jays.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 a few of the 1st Round Matchups already decided and a few more on the edge of completion, Mike Futa joins Bob and John today to talk about them. The three focus on the series that have ended already and some of the teams who are waiting patiently for their second-round matchup to be revealed for the first bit of the show before dedicating the latter half of the conversation to the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Boston Bruins, and what he thinks will happen tonight as the Leafs try to force game seven in Boston this weekend.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning kick off the final hour of today's FAN Morning Show with deep dive into the Leafs-Bruins matchup with two-time Stanley Cup-winning executive, Mike Futa! He lends his expertise to discuss the most disappointing aspect of the series for Toronto, why regular season success hasn't translated to the playoffs for Sheldon Keefe, and how a true contender might handle the situation differently. Later, the spotlight shifts to Boston as Billy Jaffe, analyst for NESN and NHL Network, joins to discuss the keys to the Bruins' strangle hold on the series, the difference makers on the ice and which netminder will get the nod in Game 5 (28:23). To wrap, Ben and Brent weigh in on who will start between the pipes for Toronto, as well as if we will see a desperate, hungry Maple Leafs team on the ice to start Tuesday's game. 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.

JD starts with his concerns from the Maple Leafs' Game 1 loss. He's joined by Mike Futa, former Stanley Cup-winning executive, to discuss Toronto's need for desperation, Max Domi's passion, Mitch Marner's chance to change his career narrative, and the recipe for the Leafs' stars to have success (8:00).  JD then gives some rapid-fire thoughts about the Blue Jays (40:00). Former NHL head coach Claude Julien explains how the Leafs got away from their identity, game-planning for Game 2, how team culture is manifested, Boston's mental edge, if the Bruins hope Sheldon Keefe will reunite Marner and Auston Matthews, accountability in the locker room, and coaching decisions with fringe injuries (52:00). The show ends with 'What We Missed!'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.  

This feels like...the year. The year Edmonton makes a deep run to the Stanley Cup Finals. Connor McDavid has the look of a champion. Step one, get through the Los Angeles Kings. Luke Gazdic shares why he believes this Oilers team can be great, while former Kings Assistant General Manager Mike Futa counters with the LA perspective. The two talk game strategy, players to watch and analyze each team's strengths and weaknesses.

Joshua Marshall is joined by Chris Cuthbert from Hockey Night In Canada as CC & Bosco talk about the great relationship they have with Mike Futa, the Amazing Grace Bowen story. CC talks about his road to the CFL & NHL, mentors along the way. Joshua & Chris talk about the current NHL picture, how great the game is at right now leading into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. CC talks about his career highlights as a Play by Play Commentator, covering the Grey Cup, Stanley Cup & the Olympics.

Joshua Marshall is joined by 2x Stanley Cup Champion Mike Futa to discuss the latest in the NHL, playoff picture, Evander Kane's future with the Edmonton Oilers, the Toronto Maple Leafs hopes for a long playoff run. The Washington Capitals & what's going on with the Philadelphia Flyers. Futes & Bosco finish the podcast by talking about what's next for the Arizona Coyotes.

Ben Ennis and Brent Gunning wrap up another week on the program alongside two-time Stanley Cup-winning executive, Mike Futa! The trio tee the Maple Leafs' big weekend with back-to-back games against a pair of contenders, before getting into what it takes to go on a deep playoff run and what it would mean for a Canadian team to bring a Cup back to Canada. Next, longtime NHLer turned HNIC broadcaster, Craig Simpson joins the boys for a full deep dive into the Leafs' week that was and the lineup adjustments we've seen, along with a complete preview of Saturday's game against the Oilers (25:52). 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.

Justin Bourne and Sam McKee welcome guest host Gord Stellick with Nick Kypreos away. They start with the Leafs' blowout win over the Flyers last night, whether Keefe 'broke the code' by running the top power-play unit late, the Leafs' lucking out on some bad goals, Samsonov's stellar play and Bertuzzi starting to roll. Then, they share their concern levels for Marner's ankle injury. They are joined by former NHL executive Mike Futa (31:53) who shares his thoughts on the Leafs' additions at the deadline, the offseason additions finding their way and he sets the stage for the Leafs' big test tomorrow against the Hurricanes.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.

After taking some time to let it all sink in, Bob and John are ready to talk about the moves that were made before the NHL's trade deadline last week. Mike Futa joins them to share their thoughts on who got better and who got worse. Amidst their deadline review, Bob, John, and Mike try their best to address what they believe is a flawed playoff format in the NHL before returning to a deeper dive on the Canadian teams in the league as they prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

JD gets into his pet peeves from the Maple Leafs' latest loss to the Boston Bruins (00:00). Kris Versteeg, Stanley Cup Champion and Creator of the KLEVR app,  discusses Kyle Dubas trading away Jake Guentzel, how the Leafs' core four reacted to the Bruins' toughness, team dynamics that lead to playoff success and the locker-room feelings near the trade deadline (23:30). Mike Futa, former NHL Executive, breaks down front office nuances heading into the trade deadline, the Leafs' roster build and his favourite trade so far (50:00). Brad May, Stanley Cup Champion, chats about the importance of playing different roles on the ice, character development and the overlooked intangibles  (1:07:00). Former NHL Forward, Derek Roy, discusses the dynamics of playing against Toronto and other Canadian teams, thriving in playoff intensity, plus the mental battles of getting traded  (1:40:00). Jason Bukala, former NHL Scout and Sportsnet Analyst, weighs in on Tyler Toffoli heading to Winnipeg, counteracting the hard salary cap in trades, Guentzel to Carolina, and what he looks for when scouting players (2:04:00). 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.

Justin Cuthbert and guest host Jesse Rubinoff chat with former Blue Jay Jeff Frye (6:18) who is a current player agent and a former client of Scott Boras. He dishes on the “super agent”, why some players get ignored by their representatives and takes us behind the scenes of how cutthroat the business can get. Finally, looks back at hitting the cycle in Toronto, orders from Cito Gaston to hold up at first and why he got so much flack for it. Later, Mike Futa (24:48) says Chris Tanev was a perfect fit for the Leafs, why Toronto was willing to give up more and how the Flames absolutely didn't want to trade with Brad Treliving. Finally, lessons learned during trade 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.

Joshua Marshall sits down with 2x Stanley Cup Champion Mike Futa to discuss some recent NHL news & notes from around the league. Futes also talks about winning $87K in Edmonton from a 50/50 at the World Juniors. Worship music credit to: Justin Bieber feat Chandler Moore & Judah Smith called Where do I fit in.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the Leafs' loss last night to the Islanders at home, Pierre Engvall's odd video tribute ahead of his game-winner, a concerning amount of defensive lapses, Keefe's deployment of the power play, Liljegren's role and Samsonov's performance. They are joined by former NHL exec Mike Futa (33:16), who weighs in on the physical aspect of Knies' game, the Leafs' mistake-prone blueline, what the team should do at the deadline and if a coaching change is on the table. 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.

Joshua Marshall & Mike Futa sit down to talk about what's going on with the Toronto Maple Leafs, the red hot Edmonton Oilers & the surging Calgary Flames. They also talk about the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks & Colorado Avalanche, plus some NHL news & notes.

Jeff Marek makes his weekly appearance with Ailish and Justin to look at Sid vs. Ovie tonight (3:19), the pace for him catching Gretzky, then over to lessons we learned from the World Juniors, why it's hard to be one of the parents, especially for the goalie. Then some thoughts on the start of the PWHL and the impact of the league for the future of the women's game. Later, Mike Futa (25:51) on his time with St Mike's, coaching Shelden Keefe, thoughts on Ovie vs. Crosby and how managers deal with a situation like the Leafs and Samsonov. Mike then shares the template that the Kings are using to build a great team. 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.

2x Cup Champ Futes joins Bosco to breakdown the Flames game on New Year Eve vs Flyers as Bosco had an experience of a lifetime sitting in the press box with the media group. The Mutts also breakdown the person Tyler Toffoli is as he gives back to the game on meeting young Illia for the second time. What's going on with IIya Samsonov in Toronto, do the Oilers have the Kings number? Women's Hockey conversation, are you shocked by the lack of goal totals by Ovi? How has scouting changed over the years.

On the last episode before a break, Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with Gord Stellick (2:57) for some holiday cheer! He also looks at tonight's Leafs' game against the Sabres and Buffalo's bleak season so far. Then, PJ Stock (14:48) gives a player's POV of the holiday season. Afterwards, some thoughts on Samsonov, Keefe losing confidence in him and if the Leafs might consider bringing Matt Murray back into the fold. Later, Sens' analyst Jason York (32:59) reminisces on Christmas time around NHL locker rooms and Jacques Martin's return to the bench in Ottawa. Finally, former NHL exec. Mike Futa (43:26) shares memories from Christmas in LA when he was with the Kings and looks at the teams that have fired their coaches and if the moves were warranted.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. 

JD opens the show deconstructing Brad Treliving's surprise presser (00:00). Next, 2x Stanley Cup Winning Assistant General Manager Michael Futa  joins the conversation and gets into Mitch Marner's early-season display and potential strategies for both Treliving and Sheldon Keefe (10:00). ESPN Baseball Insider Kiley McDaniel joins JD to estimate the Blue Jays chances of landing Shohei Ohtani, evaluating the farm system and other dominoes in the trade and free agency market (50:00). The gents end the show with 'What We Missed!'  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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the breaking news that John Klingberg has been placed on LTIR, his next steps, if he should rush to get his hip surgery done and how it leaves the Leafs' cap situation. They are joined by Mike Futa (11:50), who reacts to the move and discusses the Leafs' next moves now that they suddenly have some available cap space. Then, he explains why the Oilers should make everyone other than McDavid and Draisaitl available for trade. Later, TNT's Darren Pang (30:22) from Chicago ahead of Leafs/Blackhawks shares his thoughts on Connor Bedard getting better and better each game, Taylor Hall going out for the season, Corey Perry getting healthy scratched and evaluates the other young talent on the team.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.

Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne and Sam McKee start with the news that Pierre Dorion is out as GM in Ottawa after complications in the Evgenii Dadonov trade. Then, on the Leafs' 4-1 loss to the Kings last night, Keefe turning to a Matthews/Marner/Nylander combo in the third, Mitch Marner's slow start, Klingberg being moved off PP1 and the Leafs getting booed on home ice. Mike Futa joins the conversation (34:56) and weighs in on the Leafs' effort last night, diminishing returns from the offseason additions, chemistry concerns and Keefe's lineup deployment. 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.