Sportsnet - The FAN Pregame

A Wild Story, Another NHL Coach Gets Fired

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Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert lead the show with breaking news that the Wild have fired head coach Dean Evason and replaced him with John Hynes. Jeff Marek joins the conversation and discusses the recycling of coaches and how close other teams are to making moves. Then, some thoughts on the Leafs taking Marner off the top line, why the Tkachucks are everything you want in hockey players and an update on Patrick Kane. Next, former NFL Executive Marc Ross on Week 12, the Bills slipping to 6-6 and why winning close games (Eagles) is a true skill. Later, thoughts on Sean McDermott who worked under Marc years ago and why he’s the issue in Buffalo. We close with Ohtani rumours and the difference between a “Dark Horse” and a “Sleeper.”

Nylander Reaching “Priceless” Territory

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Ailish Forfar & Justin Cuthbert start off with Jeff Marek on McDavid not being the same since rushing back for the Heritage Classic, the Oilers dipping into the goalie market and the success of the Global Series in Sweden. Meanwhile, William Nylander has become invaluable. Next up, Chris Rose weighs in on the lack of trade value for Alek Manoah, where he thinks Ohtani is looking at the most and then over to the Kelce Bowl, Chiefs/Eagles tonight and the one Taylor Swift stat you never knew you needed.

Former Agent Running Oilers – Not McDavid

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On the heels of the Edmonton Oilers firing their coach, Jeff Marek joins Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert to discuss how the former agent of McDavid – Jeff Jackson – is making the calls, putting his stamp on the team and the awkwardness between him and Ken Holland. Then, to nervous coaches in the NHL and why Jay Woodcroft is in line to replace anyone on the hot seat. Next, Katie Heindl looks at the Raptors who start a massive homestand this week and how hard it is to truly analyze them so early in the season. We close the show in Edmonton with Gene Principe ahead of the debut of Kris Knoblauch, why the change was made and a power shift at the top of the organization.