Stanley Cup, NBA Finals Previews with Jackie Redmond and John Gonzalez

Stanley Cup, NBA Finals Previews with Jackie Redmond and John Gonzalez

From The FAN Pregame by Sportsnet

June 1, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

The episode features previews of the Stanley Cup and NBA Finals with insights from Jackie Redmond and John Gonzalez.

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert kick things off with Jackie Redmond (1:15) to preview the Stanley Cup Finals beginning this week. They break down how Tortorella has earned the respect from his locker room, what Carolina needs to improve on following the ECF against the Canadiens, the goaltending battle between Hart and Andersen, and much more. Then, to preview the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, CBS Sports’ John Gonzalez joins the show (26:35). They break down how the Spurs took down the Thunder, whether the rivalry is only just beginning, the future in OKC, how New York can contain Wemby, series x-factors, and much more. They end things off by discussing the Leafs' newest front office hires, Serena Williams' return to Tennis, and update the latest FPG Live Conn Smythe Rankings. 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Ailish Forfar, Justin Cuthbert

Guests: Jackie Redmond, John Gonzalez

Topics covered

  • Stanley Cup Finals
  • NBA Finals
  • sports analysis
  • hockey
  • basketball
  • player performance
  • team strategies

Keywords

  • Stanley Cup
  • NBA Finals
  • Jackie Redmond
  • John Gonzalez
  • hockey
  • basketball
  • Tortorella
  • Wemby
  • Leafs
  • Conn Smythe Rankings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS Sports, Rogers Sports & Media, Leafs

Places: Carolina, New York, OKC

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