The FAN Pregame Sportsnet

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff preview Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals between the Edmonton Oilers & the Dallas Stars and discuss what the Oilers need to do differently to tie the series. Then, Dan Shulman (15:26) on what Vladdy is doing specifically to turn his season around and a much improved attitude with the team these days. Later, President of Hockey Content for DailyFaceoff.com Frank Seravalli (28:03) discusses what happened to the Oilers in Game 3, the heat on Darnell Nurse and where the Stars are most vulnerable. Finally, a visit at the Canadian Open with Adam Stanley (50:34) with a look at the field, the chances of Canada going back to back and a look at how the course in Hamilton is expected to play.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert look at the Panthers and Oilers both being down 2-1 and which team they trust more. Then, to Sunrise, FL where Garry Galley (6:16) is set to call tonight’s game and how the Rangers' specific changes after Game 1 have spurred a couple of wins. Then, his thoughts on Jacob Trouba, why they need him playing that style and how he’s a difference maker. Later, NBA Insider Marc Stein (26:06) on the Mavs' potential run to the NBA Finals, how they did it, how they stack up with the Celtics and the historical significance of a potential win. He closes with a touching tribute to the legendary Bill Walton.

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Jeff Marek kicks off the week with Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert and looks at how the Oilers have made a major shift this season by embracing more of a defensive style of play (5:00). Then, to the Kris Knoblauch's strategy with the refs and how he holds the officials accountable. Then, back to Edmonton with rinkside reporter Kyle Bukauskas (25:57) who looks at the Oilers' turnaround, the specific things they did when times were tough earlier this season and why Stuart Skinner is different than most goalies and how he turned his career around.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start with Jody Shelley (5:39) from FOX and TNT discussing the Rangers and Panthers, why Matt Rempe is being held out of the lineup, plus a closer look at the Oilers and Stars. He discusses the need for toughness in the playoffs and why some of those players have a hard time getting ice time as well. Later, former Raptors VP and now the President of the WNBA Toronto franchise, Teresa Resch (26:08), discusses her new role, what she learned from the Raptors and what it will take to be successful. Finally, Mark Spector (36:51), in Dallas for the WCF, looks back at the Oilers' 2OT win in Game 1 and a look ahead to Game 2.

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert are joined by Former Blue Jays GM JP Ricciardi (5:58), who describes what’s up with the Jays, why the HR jacket is a spark that they need badly and why he feels the current Jays managers are anything but aggressive. Later, what it says if you trade Vlad, Bo or both and how it's impossible to win trades when you are dealing stars. Next up, Frank Seravalli (26:08) on the Conference Finals, why the Canucks failed to challenge the Oilers' goaltending and how, in the other series, the Panthers completely flipped their style of offence in just two years. We close with his take on coaches and he has some names for the remaining teams with vacancies.

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Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert are joined by Keegan Matheson (5:10), who outlines how bad things can get if the Blue Jays lose their series to the White Sox and goes through the roster to evaluate what various players' trade markets look like if the team does decide to punt on the season. Later, Jennifer Botterill (25:19) joins the show to discuss the Conference Finals, whether or not Canada is getting behind the Oilers, why Alex Barkov is such an underrated player and how - in the West - its talent (EDM) vs depth (DAL). We close with whether or not the Oilers will become “Canada’s team.”

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.