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The FAN Pregame

The FAN Pregame

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Get ready for tonight's games with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert as they discuss the stories that matter most to sports fans. Airing live on Sportsnet 590 The FAN weekdays from 6pm-7pm ET.Copyright Rogers Sports & Media
Episodes
  • Playoff Frank Or Fiction with Frank Seravalli + Raptors' Playoff Home Opener
    Apr 23 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Frank Seravalli (1:01) for a playoff edition of Frank Or Fiction! They discuss Ullmark’s performance between the pipes for the Senators, if Buffalo needs to make a goalie switch, Wedgewood’s impact early on in the playoffs, if the Flyers can realistically make a deep run, and much more. Then, they discuss the latest surrounding the Leafs front office search, if Shane Doan could be the next GM of the Canucks, and much more. Then, Sportsnet’s Sherman Hamilton joins the show (25:40) in-studio to preview the Raptors playoff home opener. They discuss the importance of winning tonight’s game, what is going on with Ingram, and more. Then Ailish and Justin end things off with their updated Live Conn Smythe Rankings!

    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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    50 mins
  • What's at Stake for the Oilers with Luke Gazdic
    Apr 22 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Luke Gazdic (0:27) in the studio! They discuss the Oilers' mentality heading into the postseason, how Anaheim held Edmonton's superstars scoreless in Game 1, Jackson LaCombe’s impact, and much more. Then, they discuss how the Senators can come back as they make their home playoff debut, if Utah can take down the Vegas Golden Knights, and much more. Later, Shayna Goldman joins the show (26:30) to discuss the NHL playoffs and the goaltenders who have stolen the show early on, Porter Martone making a name for himself in the postseason, what is going wrong for Sidney Crosby and the Pens, and more. Finally, Ailish and Justin go through the FPG Live Conn Smythe Trophy rankings.

    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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    50 mins
  • First Round Impressions with Jody Shelley
    Apr 21 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with TNT NHL analyst and former NHL player Jody Shelley (1:31)! They break down how the Habs matched up against the Lightning in Game 1, what Victor Hedman’s absence means for the series, and more. Then, they discuss the Penguins' struggles against the Flyers, Porter Martone’s impact early on, the craziness of Game 2 between the Sens and Canes, and much more. Then, Ailish and Justin go through their early Conn Smythe Trophy rankings. Next, ahead of puck drop, Eric Engels (39:48) joins the show live from Tampa Bay ahead of Game 2 between the Habs/Lightning. They break down how the Lightning shut down Cole Caufield, Juraj Slafkovský's clutch play in Game 1, how Jakub Dobeš handles the pressure, 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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    50 mins
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