Matt Marchese and Mike Futa begin The FAN Hockey Show with Billy Jaffe of the NHL Network, discussing the struggling Boston Bruins, Brad Marchand's future with the organization, if this season will be remembered as a down year, Charlie McAvoy’s return to the lineup and look ahead to their upcoming road stretch before the 4 Nations tournament. Later, they tackle Matt and Mike's Mail Bag segment (19:43), which concludes with Miro Heiskanen being ruled out week-to-week (49:37).

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show talking with Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman. They start on the Maple Leafs' page following a 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild and chat about the roster's lack of bite, before looking into Brandon Saad's market and the teams that make sense ahead of the trade deadline. Later, Friedge details some players in Seattle who may be on the move and the trajectory for the Kraken beyond this season. The trio also take time to examine Jim Rutherford's comments about the rift between J.T. Miller and Elias Pettersson and how the Canucks will approach the remainder of the year.

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa welcome in Sportsnet's David Amber to praise the Washington Capitals for how they've managed their new additions this season. The trio chat the best replacement for Alex Pietrangelo on Canada's 4 Nation's team, Drew Doughty's return to the Kings lineup against Florida, the importance of Vancouver involving Quinn Hughes in any decision-making, and trying to figure out the New York Rangers. Matt and Mike (34:19) then decide which NHL team's have yet to prove their true identity this season. After, Anna Dua (49:46) joins to discuss all topics surrounding the NHL trade deadline. Later, the New York Post's Mollie Walker (1:16:17) weighs in on the Rangers’ interest in adding long-term options, a possible J.T. Miller reunion in the Big Apple, K'Andre Miller finding a perfect defensive partner, and Matt Rempe getting his footing in the league.

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.