What Makes International Hockey Special with Ron MacLean

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa react to reports that the NHL is pushing for players with Italian ancestry to play for Italy at the Olympics in 2026. Hockey Night in Canada’s Ron MacLean (5:36) joins the show to reflect on what makes international best-on-best hockey so special, the best captains ever, Sidney Crosby’s evolution as a leader and much more. Finally, Matt and Mike tee up the weekend’s NHL action with the Futa Five, headlined by 'Thatcher Demko watch' as he continues to get back to full strength in Vancouver (40:46).

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