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EPISODE · Dec 16, 2025 · 1H 19M

Skinner Faces His Former Team, A New Era in Buffalo + Hughes' Agent Speaks!

from The FAN Hockey Show · host Rogers Sports & Media

Matt Marchese returns from the IR alongside two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to share his thoughts on GM Kevyn Adams' dismissal in Buffalo and Jarmo Kekäläinen's job ahead. Sportsnet's Gene Principe (11:49) stops by to draws some parallels between the Sabres and the Oilers ten years ago, before focusing in on Edmonton's current situation with a new netminder between the pipes. He discusses the early returns from Tristan Jarry, what they'll miss in Brett Kulak's departure, and what to expect in tonight's clash against familiar face Stuart Skinner and the Penguins. Later, Mike Harrington (31:26) of The Buffalo News dives deeper into the Sabres' new GM Kekäläinen including the potential moves on the horizon and the breath of fresh air he brings to the organization. Later, NHL Agent Pat Brisson (50:00) takes us behind the scenes of how his client Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild.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.

Matt Marchese returns from the IR alongside two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to share his thoughts on GM Kevyn Adams' dismissal in Buffalo and Jarmo Kekäläinen's job ahead. Sportsnet's Gene Principe (11:49) stops by to draws some parallels between the Sabres and the Oilers ten years ago, before focusing in on Edmonton's current situation with a new netminder between the pipes. He discusses the early returns from Tristan Jarry, what they'll miss in Brett Kulak's departure, and what to expect in tonight's clash against familiar face Stuart Skinner and the Penguins. Later, Mike Harrington (31:26) of The Buffalo News dives deeper into the Sabres' new GM Kekäläinen including the potential moves on the horizon and the breath of fresh air he brings to the organization. Later, NHL Agent Pat Brisson (50:00) takes us behind the scenes of how his client Quinn Hughes was traded to the Minnesota Wild. 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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Matt Marchese returns from the IR alongside two-time Stanley Cup champion Mike Futa to share his thoughts on GM Kevyn Adams' dismissal in Buffalo and Jarmo Kekäläinen's job ahead. Sportsnet's Gene Principe (11:49) stops by to draws some parallels...

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