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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
  • NBA Trade Deadline Look-Ahead with Frank Isola
    Jan 31 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick off the show with Sportsnet’s Mike Futa (0:23)! They discuss how he would attempt to fix the Maple Leafs, what goes in to trading a draft pick at the deadline when your team is out of a playoff spot, the best landing spots for Artemi Panarin, how GM’s feel about their players playing at the Olympics, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss some of the notable players getting injured ahead of the Olympics. Later, ahead of the NBA trade deadline, Frank Isola joins the show (26:20) to discuss what could be in store on the trade front throughout the next week. They discuss where Giannis could end up, how likely a trade for the Greek Freak is, what the Bucks are looking for in a trade, if the Raptors could make a trade work, LeBron’s future, how the Raps and the rest of the East will approach the deadline, 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
  • What Comes Next for the Leafs?
    Jan 30 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with ESPN’s Arda Ocal (2:39) ahead of a busy night of hockey! They kick things off by discussing how the Rangers have handled their latest rebuild and Artemi Panarin’s future, whether the Penguins are a legitimate playoff threat, and if Dubas and Co. could be buyers at the deadline. They also cover Logan Thompson’s latest injury, the playoff races in the East, and more. Then, they discuss the Olympics, whether Team USA left too much talent off the roster, the landscape of international hockey in the near future, and more. Later, Sportsnet’s Kyle Bukauskas (26:52) joins the show live from Seattle ahead of tonight’s Maple Leafs contest against the Kraken, what the Leafs need to do down the stretch to turn their season around, and much more. Then, Ailish and Jesse discuss whether the Leafs should commit to being sellers at the deadline.

    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
  • Canadian NHL Teams in Crisis + Raptors' Standing in the Giannis Sweepstakes
    Jan 29 2026

    Ailish Forfar and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with David Amber (1:26) ahead of Wednesday Night Hockey! They start with the Ottawa Senators, who sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division as they take on the league-leading Colorado Avalanche. They discuss how the first half of the year has fared so far for Canadian teams and the goaltending across Canada, why Leafs nation should brace themselves for some pain down the road, Artemi Panarin being held out of the Rangers lineup for the foreseeable future for roster management purposes, if Macklin Celebrini is a legitimate Hard trophy candidate, and much more. Later, Michael Grange joins the show (27:05) ahead of the New York Knicks coming to town. They break down the Raps' recent stretch, what to expect the team to do at the trade deadline and if Jakob Poeltl will be a member of the Raptors following next week's deadline, and much more! Ailish and Jesse close by discussing Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future as the superstar is reportedly on the move!

    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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