Épisodes

  • 4 Nations Final Forecast with Elliotte Friedman and Luke Gazdic
    Feb 21 2025

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Elliotte Friedman live from TD Gardens ahead of the Four Nations Face-Off Final between Canada and the U.S.A. (1:20). They discuss the mood in Boston ahead of the championship game, what the lineups will look like, the relationship between Binnington and Hellebuyck, the impact the tournament has had on the growth of the sport and much more. Later, Luke Gazdic (25:50) joins the show live from the studio to tee up the game and discuss how the two sides will each bring the energy to the game, if we could see a fight early on, Makar’s importance to Canada’s back end, Sid’s legacy, players facing the most pressure, 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 min
  • USA vs. Canada Hockey History
    Feb 20 2025

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Ron MacLean (0:57) to tee up tomorrow’s Four Nations Final between Canada and the U.S. He shares takeaways from the tournament so far, goes down memory lanes from past international hockey events, and much more. Then, former USA Olympian and Stanley Cup Champion Brian Gionta joins the show (30:33). He discusses his experiences representing his country, the growth of the Tkachuk brothers and his time playing with their father Keith, the pressure of playing in a big game like Thursday’s final, 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 min
  • Vladdy's Blue Jays Future in the Balance
    Feb 19 2025

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off by discussing the latest surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s future after the Jays missed his self-imposed negotiation deadline on Monday. Then, Jason Bukala (10:07) joins the show to discuss how he has evaluated Canada's and America’s rosters as the two sides are set to face off on Thursday night. They discuss the rivalry between the two countries, USA’s development model and chemistry, and much more. Later, Caleb Joseph (32:17) joins the show to discuss the Jays and Vladdy’s failure to agree on a contract extension. They break down how the two parties got here, what is next for Toronto, the Jays spending tendencies, 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 min
  • 4 Nations Final Set + Vladdy’s Decision Down to the Wire w/ Shi Davidi
    Feb 18 2025

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show with the 4 Nations Face-Off Finals set with Canada and the U.S. ready to do battle once again. Liam McHugh of TNT joins the show to tee up the matchup and discuss how the tournament has attracted more American fans. Then, with Vladdy’s self-set contract deadline with the Blue Jays coming up tomorrow, Sportsnet's Shi Davidi (29:00) joins the show to discuss the latest contract negotiations, why a deal hasn’t been reached, and if talks could continue during the season. Later, they discuss how Vladdy’s future in Toronto is tied with Bo Bichette, if the talks could have an impact on Spring Training, 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 min
  • A Weekend of 4 Nations Action with Elliotte Friedman & Chris Cuthbert
    Feb 15 2025

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Elliotte Friedman (0:39) for the latest on Cale Makar and whether Thomas Harley will suit up for Canada ahead of the team's matchup against USA on Saturday Night. They break down the lineup changes for Canada, McDavid’s play in Game 1, the players' willingness to speak to the media, and much more. Later, Chris Cuthbert (25:18) joins the show to discuss the Tkachuk’s performances last night, buzz around the 4 Nations tournament in Montreal and the scenes during the anthems so far. Finally, Arash Madani (40:55) joins the show live from San Francesco ahead of the NBA All-Star Game and Skills competition. They discuss the scenes in San Fran, SGA’s chance to make a “triumphant statement”, Edey’s rise, 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 min
  • Canada Starts 4 Nations Strong + USA/Finland Preview
    Feb 14 2025

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off recapping Canada’s big win over Sweden last night to kick off the Four Nations Face-Off and tee up the Finland/USA matchup tonight. They welcome NHL Network analyst Mike Kelly (10:17) to the show to discuss his initial impressions from the tournament's opener, Canada’s goaltending decisions, the star-studded powerplay on display, and more. Then, Mike breaks down Finland’s path to victory and his expectations for Team USA. Later, Ailish and Justin discuss the latest news from the Blue Jays Spring Camp. Finally, Frank Seravalli (34:30) joins the show to discuss his tournament predictions, Crosby’s importance to Team Canada, potential injury replacements for Shea Theodore, expectations for USA/Finland, 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 min
  • 4 Nations Begins + NHL's Future Tournament Plans
    Feb 13 2025

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick off the show by teeing up the opening night of the Four Nations Face-Off! Then, they throw to Gary Bettman’s press conference (16:11) as the NHL announces their plans for the future of international hockey. Later, Edmonton Oilers Assistant Coach and HHOf defenceman Paul Coffey (46:04) joins the show to discuss what it is like playing in a best-on-best tournament, his thoughts on the Four Nations Face-Off, the Oilers mentality this season, and more.

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    55 min
  • 4 Nations Countdown with Marty Walsh and Kelly Hrudey
    Feb 12 2025

    Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert react to the Raptors locking up Brandon Ingram to a 3-year, $120 million contract extension. Then, Executive Director of the NHLPA, Marty Walsh (7:05), joins the show to discuss the Four Nations Face-off. They break down how the NHL and the NHLA PA were able to get NHL players back into international hockey, his process surrounding negotiations, the future of the Four Nations Face-Off, and much more. Next, Kelly Hrudey (31:32) joins the show live from Montreal to reflect on his experiences donning the maple leaf for his country, Canada’s goaltending expectations with Binnington earning the starting job in a “one goalie tournament”, 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 min