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Back to EpisodesBattle of Florida Fireworks + Setting the Stage for Milano Cortina
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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa take a moment to begin Friday's show and share their thoughts on Blue Jays broadcaster Buck Martinez' legacy following his announcement of retirement this morning. The boys dive into last night's NHL action including a fiery battle between the Lightning and Panthers, before teeing up the Olympics and outlining the injury replacements on route to Milano Cortina. Dave Jackson (27:06), former NHL referee and ESPN analyst, joins the guys to discuss how Olympic hockey is officiated and the intricacies of IIHF play. Later, Sportsnet's Anna Dua (50:30) helps set the stage for Canada at the 2026 Winter Games, before sticking around for the "Futa Five". Later, Stanley Cup champion Colin Patterson (01:18:52) joins the show to share some stories from his time in the NHL and discuss his lasting connection to the '89 Flames.
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