Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show teeing up the Stanley Cup Finals alongside Sportsnet’s Gene Principe. They discuss key matchups, the Oilers' preparations, and essential storylines leading into Game 1. The hosts analyze audio from the Hurricanes' end-of-season press conference (31:43) and preview the NHL Combine, highlighting what can be learned from player performances. Mike Kelly (49:48) from NHL Network weighs in with statistics and projections for the finals, including the special teams matchup and Mitch Marner’s future. Finally, Darryl Sutter (1:16:39) shares insights on the handshake line, Cup Finals prep, and locker room mentality when trailing in a series. 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.
Matt Marchese and Mike Futa drop the puck on this episode of The FAN Hockey Show teeing up the Stanley Cup Finals alongside Sportsnet’s Gene Principe. They discuss key matchups, the Oilers' preparations, and essential storylines leading into Game 1. The hosts analyze audio from the Hurricanes' end-of-season press conference (31:43) and preview the NHL Combine, highlighting what can be learned from player performances. Mike Kelly (49:48) from NHL Network weighs in with statistics and projections for the finals, including the special teams matchup and Mitch Marner’s future. Finally, Darryl Sutter (1:16:39) shares insights on the handshake line, Cup Finals prep, and locker room mentality when trailing in a series.
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.