The FAN Pregame

Episodes

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  Hellebuyck Ducks Winnipeg Return + Raptors Battle Injury Bug 10.11.2026 1h 14m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off breaking down the Devils statement surrounding the Connor Hellebuyck not getting the chance to start against his former team in Winnipeg tomorrow. Then, Sam Cosentino (11:30) joins the show to break down his takeaways on Hellebuyck set to miss his return to Winnipeg, what to make of the Leafs' most recent stretch of woes, and much more. Later, Sherman Hamilton joins the show (25:50) ahead of the Raptors matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies, what we need to see from Jakob Poeltl, Edey’s growth in Memphis, and more. Ailish and Justin go through their Monday Hot Takes before heading to the Cisstuation Room! Producer David Ciss joins them to break down some of the biggest situations around the world of sports! 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.
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  Raptors' Must NBA Cup Win in Milwaukee + Leafs vs. Habs with Anna Dua 07.11.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Anna Dua ahead of the Leafs Saturday Night matchup against the Montreal Canadiens! They discuss Roslovic’s fit and injury scare earlier in the year, the early impressions on how McKenna has fit in on and off the ice in Toronto, how the team views Bobrovsky’s below average start in Toronto, the vibes in the locker room, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin take a look at the Heat Check from their Monday Hot Takes. Then, Sportsnet’s Alvin Williams joins the show ahead of the Raps NBA Cup Matchup against the Bucks. They break down the injuries plaguing the Raptors, 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.
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  Protecting NHL Stars + Lookahead to Potential 2027 Hockey Hall of Fame Class 06.11.2026 49m
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  Inside the Kucherov Contract Negotiations + Chris Cuthbert! 06.11.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Chris Cuthbert (1:00) ahead being honoured by the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday evening as he will be receiving the Foster Hewitt award! They discuss his memories listening to Foster Hewitt as a kid, the memories that Monday brings up, where he was when he got the call he would be receiving the award, his memories calling the big moments of the 2026 HOF class, and much more! Then, Frank Seravalli joins the show (24:22) to discuss whether there is any chance that Kucherov will stay in Tampa Bay, Jeremy Swayman's impact with Boston, if Hagens could win the Calder, the teams who could make a splash, the latest on the Wild, if Mike Grier is beginning to panic, and much more! Finally, Ailish and Justin break down the IIHF jersey controversy at the Women's Worlds. 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.
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  Blue Jays' Offseason Targets with BNS + Early NHL Draft Rankings 05.11.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jason Bukala (2:21) to break down his latest 2027 NHL draft rankings for Sportsnet including Michigan defenceman Landon DuPont, if Dima Zhilkin or the young stars in Russia could overtake the Canadian defenseman, his takeaways on Sergei Bobrovsky’s start to life in Toronto, and which team would be the dream landing spot for Nikita Kucherov. Then, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith joins the show (27:17) to discuss the Toronto Blue Jays' offseason. They discuss what we can expect from Toronto in free agency with the official opening of Free Agency underway, the Mets being the favourite to sign Tarik Skubal but if Toronto could be a dark horse to land the superstar pitcher, what Toronto will be looking for in the open market, if the Brewers could lose some big names to Toronto, the depth of the market, and much more. Then, they discuss if Myles Straw could find his way back to Toronto, the Japanese free agent class, and the better fit between Arozarena and Suzuki. Ailish and Justin end things off discussing the latest on whether Russia will be allowed to play in the World Juniors. 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.
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  Latest on Nikita Kucherov + Will Bobrovsky Find His Form? 04.11.2026 50m

  Jesse Fuchs and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Justin Cuthbert (4:25) who joins the show live from Scotiabank Arena ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Utah Mammoth. They discuss where he stands on Bobrovsky’s start to life in Toronto, what he has noticed from Jim Hiller early on at the help and how he has shuffled his lines, if Matthews is back to his best, and much more! Then, David Pagnotta joins the show (26:15) to break down the latest on the Nikita Kucherov trade saga! They discuss where he could end up, if the situation is reconcilable, if Montreal has a real chance at making a trade with Tampa Bay, if the Leafs or Habs have a better chance at recruiting the Russian superstar in free agency, if the Larkin and Kucherov situations could change the way we see no-trade clauses used in the NHL, and much more! Then, the Jesse’s discuss the current player empowerment movement in the NHL. 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.
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  Catching Up on Kucherov Drama + Brian Burke Reflects on HOF Career 03.11.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic (1:10) in studio ahead of Rogers Monday Night Hockey! They preview the Sharks matchup against the Flames before discussing whether the Nikita Kucherov situation can be rectified, the new jersey releases around the NHL, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin discuss where the Lightning go from here before welcoming 2026 Hall Of Fame Builder Brian Burke (25:52) to the show! They discuss where he was when he got the call that he was going into the Hall, the best memories of his career, what he would change if he had the chance to do so, and more. Then, they discuss the current landscape of the NHL, how managers set standards and also handle situations with their star players including Tampa’s handling of Kucherov, what his advice would be to Julien BriseBois, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss the Blue Jays rejecting Myles Straw’s option, and break down the best and worst of the NHL’s new Remix jerseys. 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.
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  Raptors Begin NBA Cup + Kucherov Asks Out of Tampa 30.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the Friday edition getting set for the Toronto Raptors' NBA Cup opener against the Orlando Magic. They go through each group and share tournament predictions before welcoming Sportsnet's Michael Grange (10:27) to help tee it up. Grange discusses the Raptors' opportunity in the NBA Cup, who needs to step up in Kawhi Leonard's absence, how the organization is handling his early injury, and why RJ Barrett has earned an extension in Toronto. Then, on the Friday Free For All, Ailish and Justin review their Monday Hot Takes before sharing hypothetical spooky headlines in honour of Halloween Weekend! Finally, they react live to Nikita Kucherov demanding a trade from the Tampa Bay Lightning. 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.
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  Red Wings Suspend Larkin + The Sports World's Next 'Brewers' 29.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:58)! They break down the Red Wings announcing that they are suspending Dylan Larkin without pay following his decision to sit out, the deadline for both Simon Edvinsson and Larkin trades, what Minnesota will do with Quinn Hughes, if the Red Wings and Wild could spark a trade, and more. Then, they discuss Sergei Bobrovsky’s tumultuous start in Toronto, Gavin McKenna's play, Sean Couturier calling his team soft, and more. Later, after the Brewers claimed their first World Series title, Ailish and Justin draft the big-four North American sports teams who have not won a championship that they think could be next. 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.
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  McKenna Set For Top Line Role + Rays Making It Interesting? 28.10.2026 1h 14m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off discuss the Rays getting their first win of the World Series to avoid a sweep and discuss Cooper Pratt’s career moment. Then, ahead of the Leafs matchup against the Seattle Kraken, Anthony Petrielli joins the show (10:25) to discuss Gavin McKenna getting a look on the top line, what has attributed to Matthews early season bounce-back, and much more. Afterward, ahead of Game 5 Of the World Series, Doug Glanville (26:12) stops by to discuss what we say from the Rays last night and if the team has what it takes to bring the series back. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss if McKenna getting time on the top line is deserved based on what he has done so far, take a look around the Calder trophy race around the NHL and if Habs goaltender Jacob Fowler is emerging as a legit contender, share what to expect from Canada’s new look Women’s hockey lineup against a dynamic American side, 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.
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  Rays On The Brink + Hellebuyck Set To Make Devils Debut 27.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Madison Shipman (0:33) ahead of Game 4 of the World Series! They break down what to expect with Milwaukee having a chance to sweep the Tampa Bay Rays and win the franchises first ever World Series, what we saw with a massive offensive outburst from Milwaukee last night, if teams will be able to copy the Brewers path to success, and more! Then, with Connor Hellebuyck set to make his season debut with his new team tonight, Shayna Goldman (27:45) joins the show to discuss how he changes the Devils' ceiling, what we have learned from Devils GM Sunny Mehta early on, and which teams will regret not trading for the American superstar goalie. Then, they discuss whether the Bruins are a legit contender, if the Leafs should consider moving Cowan in a move for a defenceman, and more. They end things off discussing Kawhi’s latest injury and Jay-Z being announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl halftime show! 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.
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  Celebrating the Sports Equinox + Flames GM Craig Conroy 26.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off on the Sports Equinox! Then, with a World Series matchup on the schedule, Erik Kratz joins the show (10:16) to discuss how Milwaukee has exploited the Rays weaknesses so far through two games, Freddy Peralta against his former team, what we are learning from the Brewers position players during their playoff run, why the Brewers do not spend internally like a “small market team”, and much more! Later, ahead of their matchup against Toronto, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy (27:22) joins the show! They discuss the new viral sensation in Calgary that is goaltender Devon Cooley who has been stealing the spotlight for his on-ice performances and post-game interviews, the relationship between Cooley and Wolf, the evolution of his team in the midst of a rebuild, how success impacts his plans for his team, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin share their Monday Hot 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.
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  Gearing Up for World Series First Pitch with Justin Morneau + Hellebuyck Heads to Jersey 23.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Canadian Baseball legend Justin Morneau (0:34) in studio! They preview Game 1 of the World Series, discuss his MLB career accolades, what to expect from tonight’s matchup, and much more! Then, Ailish and Justin break down the Hellebuyck trade now that the saga in Winnipeg is officially over! Later, ahead of the Raptors' second game of the season, Sportsnet’s Paul Jones joins the show (25:45) to discuss what we saw in Game 1, the playoff experience on the Raptors team, what we can expect in Game 2, and much more! Finally, to break down the end of the Hellebuyck era in Winnipeg, Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds joins the show (37:20) discuss how the season has looked for Winnipeg without the Olympic hero, what fans should make about the return, what we can expect with he makes his return to Winnipeg in November, 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.
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  2026 World Series Preview with Jon Morosi 22.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (2:02)! They discuss the chaos in Brady Tkachuk’s return to Ottawa, how Mike Babcock has fared early on with the Edmonton Oilers, how Nick Suzuki’s injury will impact the Montreal Canadiens and if it could expedite a trade, and much more! Then, Jon Morosi joins the show (26:15) ahead of Game 1 of the World Series tomorrow! They discuss the Rays and Brewers respective paths to victory, who will be the x-factors for each club, what to expect from the Rays starter Nick Martinez in Game 1, 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.
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  Kawhi and Tkachuk Make Respective Returns with Adrian Griffin and Pierre Dorion 21.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the Raptors season opener with former Raptors assistant coach and 2019 NBA champion Adrian Griffin (1:39)! They discuss his memories of the 2019 Raptors and how Kawhi changed the team in 2019, what to expect in the second time around, how the team will manage his health, how Scottie and Kawhi will work alongside each other, his memories coaching Barnes, and much more. Then, former Ottawa Senators general manager Pierre Dorion (26:51) joins the show! They discuss Brady Tkachuk’s first game back in Ottawa, why he thought Brady would be a Senator for life, how players and teams approach trade requests, why Thomas Chabot was the right choice to be Ottawa’s next captain, 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.
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  NBA Kicks Off The 2026-27 Season + Grant Balfour On Rays Reaching World Series 20.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off on the Opening Day of the NBA Season! They welcome former NBA player CJ Miles (12:11) to the show preview the NBA season! They discuss the changing teams around the NBA and the player movement in the new era of basketball, if Toronto adding Kawhi puts them back in the contender conversation, the Thunder/Spurs rivalry, and much more. Then, with the Tampa Bay Rays clinching a World Series berth, former Rays pitcher Grant Balfour (25:26) joins the show! They discuss the vibe around the team following last night’s victory, his experience with the Rays reaching the World Series In 2008, if the Rays have an advantage in a specific area over Milwaukee in the World Series, and much more! Then, they discuss Knies and Marchenko’s first games against their former teams tonight! 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.
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  Guardians on the Brink with Dallas Braden + McKenna vs. Stenberg 19.10.2026 1h 15m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Dallas Braden (10:05) ahead of tonight’s ALCS matchup with the Guardians on the brink of the end of their season. They break down how each manager needs to approach this game, who needs to step up most, what to expect from Freddy Peralta, what would be the better matchup for the Brewers, and much more! Then, with the San Jose Sharks coming to town, Luke Fox (27:40) joins the show! They discuss the Leafs' early-season urgency, what to expect in the battle of the first and second overall pick at the 2026 NHL Draft, and more. Later, Ailish and Justin share their Monday Hot Takes, discuss what the week has in store for Connor Hellebuyck, react to Canada’s Women’s Hockey teams massive roster changes, and look at Raptors players' odds to win NBA award! 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.
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  The Best Team Performance in a Playoff Series 16.10.2026 1h 13m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert begin their Friday edition discussing the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the World Series champions in the NLCS and why the Brewers deserve all the credit in dethroning the Los Angeles Dodgers, before bringing on Baseball Today host Chris Rose to weigh in on the series, Pat Murphy's influence on the National League winning roster, and if the Cleveland Guardians can overcome their World Series drought. Then, on the Friday Free-For-All, Ailish and Justin touch on other playoff series in which we saw the best overall performance from a team across all sports including Mike Futa's 2014 Los Angeles Kings. To wrap up the show, theScore's Brandon Wile jumps on to chat about the Brewers roster construction, how the team rallied over their NLCS loss last season against the Dodgers, what's next for the Los Angeles club, and who has the edge between the Guardians and Rays.  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.
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  Frank Or Fiction with Seravalli + Do-or-Die for the Dodgers 15.10.2026 49m

  Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:52) in another edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss the latest on Connor Hellebuyck, the Leafs' needs, whether we will ever see a 200-point player again, if Dylan Larkin would be willing to go to Montreal, the future of the Hughes brothers, and much more. Then, ahead of a must-win game for the Dodgers to avoid a sweep, Katie Woo joins the show (25:55) to tee up Game 4 of the NLCS. They discuss Shohei Ohtani getting back into the leadoff spot with the season on the line, why the rest of the Dodgers hitters are struggling alongside Ohtani, how the Brewers have built their 3-0 lead, how Dave Roberts is handling the NLCS, 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.
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  The End of Two-Way Shohei Ohtani? 14.10.2026 1h 14m

  Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Fabian Ardaya (10:25) of the Athletic. They discuss Shohei being bumped even farther down the lineup, if the dual threat of Ohtani could be over, what to expect in a pivitol Game 3 tonight, Blake Snell being on the mound, and much more. Then, Devante Smith-Pelly joins the show (28:51) ahead of the battle between two of his former teams. They break down what to expect from the Habs and Caps, what teams will have to get Ovi for his retirement gift, his memories playing alongside the Great 8, and more. Then, they discuss what to expect in the battle of the Hutson brothers, the young makeup of the new-look Capitals, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin discuss Alex DeBrincat’s decision to re-sign with the Red Wings, who Toronto can target to improve the blue-line, an early season look at the NHL trophy races, 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.