Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin off The FAN Hockey Show with NHL Analyst on TNT Colby Armstrong, who discusses the Minnesota Wild's current state, the Boston Bruins' uncertainty, and the significance of getting out to a good start. Next, the boys discuss which NHL clubs are currently struggling and how they can recover. The lads are then joined by Don Waddell (18:44), General Manager of the Columbus Blue Jackets. The three examine Sean Monahan's ascension, the team's current cultural identity, and the impact of Kirill Marchenko. Finally, the guys wrap up the podcast by previewing tonight's matchup between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Seattle Kraken (57:58).

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Matt Marchese, Mike Futa and Elliotte Friedman begin the show discussing how Kyle Connor has leveled up his game to begin the year and expectations for a potential contract extension, if the Detroit Red Wings' slow start to their season forces Steve Yzerman's hand, the Vancouver Canucks' effort in the Hughes Bowl, and why the Timothy Liljegren trade was written on the wall.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show with Bob Stauffer, host and Radio Analyst of Oilers Now joins the show to discuss the good news of Connor McDavid's injury, how the Edmonton Oilers should play without him, the state of the team and whether Leon Draisaitl can step up. Next, Sam Cosentino (27:20) from Sportsnet joins the podcast to talk about Kyle Connor's ascension, Winnipeg's hot streak, and whether the Detroit Red Wings are still looking for their identity. Later, Sportsnet Host and Reporter Anna Dua (49:51) joins the show to discuss her top NHL goalies, who belongs on the Pittsburgh Penguins Mount Rushmore, which teams to be concerned about at the start of the season and which team is most likely to make a deep run. Finally, they discuss the state of the Colorado Avalanche and preview tonight’s games (1:24:46).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa kick off The FAN Hockey Show by recapping last night's games before being joined by Paul Bissonnette (14:03) of the Spittin Chiclets Podcast to talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs' statement win against the Winnipeg Jets, how Oliver Ekman-Larsson has become a valuable asset to the team, and the lack of fighting early in the season. Mike Stothers (39:41), former NHL Assistant Coach and OHL Head Coach, then joins the three to talk about his time coaching Biz and winning the Calder Cup together. Finally, former NHL goaltender Carter Hutton (50:40) joins the podcast to discuss the mindset of a failing goaltender, how to overcome it, and his favourite goaltenders in the NHL right now.

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.