The FAN Pregame Sportsnet

We open the show with Andrew Raycroft (5:31) in Boston as the former Leafs and Bruins goalie sets up Game 5, how Brad Marchand differs from the Leafs' players, and why it could be a perfect spot for Toronto to steal a game. Next up, John Bartlett (24:51) in Winnipeg on why Connor Hellebuyck has struggled in his series against the Avs. Finally we head to Vancouver where Thomas Drance (37:30) from SN650 joins us ahead of Canucks and Preds Game 5 and explains why they were able to reach to the point of moving onto the second round.

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After a wild weekend of hockey, Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert ask which team down 3-1 has the best chance to win. Then, they are joined by ESPN and Sportsnet analyst Ray Ferraro (19:04), who shares his thoughts on the Leafs - the poor play, fighting on the bench and what they will look to do in Game 5. Later, thoughts on the Oilers, backup goalie heroes in the playoffs and how the Canucks got 3 wins with 3 goalies. Next up, over to Vancouver with Frank Servalli (34:49) who is covering Canucks/Preds. He takes a look at how the Canucks are getting it done, why Elias Pettersson is frustrated, how the Jets are losing in a shocking way and why he feels a Leafs loss will result in significant changes from coach to core.

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Elliotte Friedman joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert in the studio for a chat about the Stanley Cup playoffs, the difficulty of reporting injuries and how it can expose a player's vulnerability like in the William Nylander case. Potential consequences if the Leafs burn out once again in Round 1, how Mitch Marner's series impact extension negotiations and a theory on what the Bruins are going to do with their goalies for the rest of the series. Later, Ben Verlander (25:15) on how Shohei Ohtani first year with the Dodgers has gone so far, why the Dodgers are still not a World Series team, love for Teo Hernandez and what he sees in the Blue Jays this season.

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Former NHL Head Coach Dallas Eakins joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert with a coaching perspective on both the Oilers and Leafs (5:00). He gives his take on injuries, reporting and everything going on with the William Nylander situation. Plus, insight into negativity and how it can always find a way into the dressing room. Later, the art of coaching against the Oilers and McDavid and the one thing you just can’t do against Edmonton. Finally, down to the rink where Kristen Shilton (25:15) of ESPN is covering Leafs/Bruins, Nylander remains out and why the Leafs are different this year – and the Bruins have taken notice.

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Frank Seravalli joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert from Vancouver covering the Canucks/Preds and the breaking news of the day is Thatcher Demko's injury - out tonight and maybe for the series (5:02). Then, a look around the first round - Stone scoring for Vegas and the Avs goalie situation. Later, Liam McHugh (28:03) from the NHL on TNT, the bets he’s made with Paul Bissonnette and being open about being a diehard Islanders fan. Both Frank and Liam discuss the Leafs, the performance of Matthews last night and why he’s changed people’s opinions. Then, on Connor McDavid's dominant playoff performance and what it’s like working with Wayne Gretzky.

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Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss the hottest topic in the NHL today – “what’s up with Nylander” – and how the secrecy of injury reporting was supposed to improve with legalized gambling and essentially teams are being openly dishonest (3:20). Later, Ailish was in attendance for the latest PWHL attendance record (in Montreal) and we close with the home teams are 6-0 in the NHL and 8-0 in the NBA. A win by Edmonton and Dallas tonight would make 16-0 for the first time in history.

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.