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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
  • Canada Cruises Past Switzerland + Tanking Issue Clouding NBA All-Star Game
    Feb 14 2026

    In a rare post-game edition of The FAN Pregame, Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Fuchs welcome Luke Gazdic (1:44) into the studio to help break down the Canadian men's 5-1 win over Switzerland. Gaz evaluates Jon Cooper's adjustments through two games, the crowd's impact in Milan, whether there's a problem with the men's format, Macklin Celebrini's hot start to his international career, and much more. Then, Justin and Jesse share some Olympic injury news with Marie-Philip Poulin returning to practice and Josh Morrissey set to miss another game. Finally, former NBA pro and Pelicans analyst Antonio Daniels stops by (26:08) to tee up the NBA All-Star game, the tanking conversation clouding the league, the new international wrinkle of this year's events, what can be done to fix it in the future, and Chris Paul's unceremonious retirement.

    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
  • Canada, USA’s Men’s Hockey Teams Kick Off Olympic Tournaments
    Feb 13 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by reacting to Canada getting two big 5-0 wins from both the men’s and women’s hockey teams in Milan! Then, Jason Bukala joins the show (10:45) to recap what we saw from Canada’s men’s hockey team in their tournament debut. They discuss what we saw from Jordan Binnington, how Macklin Celebrini made his presence known in his Olympic debut, what to make from Alberts Smits, the tournament's lone 2026 Draft eligible player, and much more. Then, Former USA Olympian and Toronto Maple Leaf, John-Michael Liles (30:34), joins the show! He shares some memories from playing at the Olympics with Keith Tkachuk and now seeing his son’s leading the way for Team USA, MacKinnon’s game on the national stage, Team USA’s elite D-core, the pressure Auston Matthews faces as 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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    50 mins
  • Blue Jays Spring Look-Ahead with Shi Davidi + Canada vs. Czechia Preview
    Feb 12 2026

    Justin Cuthbert returns! Ailish Forfar and Justin kick things off with Shi Davidi (2:04) live from Florida as the Blue Jays have officially kicked off as pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin. They discuss how the injury news from yesterday could impact the team's plans for opening day, whether they will be looking to make an upgrade, what to expect from a full season of Trey Yesavage, and more. Then, Ailish and Justin discuss who could be the Blue Jays' opening day starter. Finally, Ailish and Justin go through Canada’s medal count before teeing up the Canadian Men’s Hockey Team’s first game tomorrow morning against Czechia.

    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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