Category: Elliotte Friedman
Canucks Expected To Activate Thatcher Demko
SportsnetThe Canucks are expected to reinstate goaltender Thatcher Demko from injured reserve today, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on today’s 32 Thoughts podcast. Vancouver plans to start the netminder for tonight’s Hughes bowl against the Devils. Demko, 29, was a Vezina Trophy nominee for the first ti...
Read moreMaple Leafs’ Gamble on Matthew Knies Has Paid Off
Maple LeafsThe Toronto Maple Leafs made a daring move during the 2021 NHL Draft when they selected Matthew Knies, who had shown immense potential but faced questions due to a tough…
Read moreThe Detroit Red Wings Need to Make the Playoffs Soon
Scott LaughlinThe Detroit Red Wings need to find a way to make it to the Stanley Cup Playoffs because fans could lose interest after years of losing.
Read moreFlyers, Maple Leafs, and More: The Race to Sign Karsen Dorwart Heats Up
Michigan StateThe race for college free agents is heating up, and while some players have already hit the market, the biggest names will become available in the coming weeks as the Frozen Four tournament wraps up. One of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s class is Michigan State forward Karsen Dorwart,...
Read moreFlyers Believed To Be Interested In Karsen Dorwart
SportsnetThe Philadelphia Flyers are expected to pursue Michigan State forward Karsen Dorwart in college free agency.
Read moreSenators Reportedly Had Interest In Ryan O'Reilly At Deadline
Senators'The Ottawa Senators made some exciting moves at the trade deadline this season and there are rumors that they had at least one backup plan.According to Elliotte Friedman, Ryan O'Reilly was potentially on the Senators' radar at the trade deadline. Whether they expressed interest or not or if it was b...
Read moreSabres News: Insider Speaks On Critical Offseason Needs For Buffalo
Elliotte FriedmanElliotte Friedman recently discussed the Buffalo Sabres’ offseason plans on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio, raising key questions about the team’s direction after another disappointing season. The Sabres will miss the playoffs for the 14th straight year, and changes could be coming. “Is Lindy Ruff the c...
Read moreToronto Maple Leafs To Sign Prospect Defenseman John Prokop
Elliotte FriedmanAccording to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Toronto Maple Leafs are signing defenseman John Prokop to an entry-level contract.Sounds like Toronto is going to be signing John Prokop, a free-agent defenceman from NCAA Union CollegeVegas Development Camp last summer. 24 in May -- 27 points in 36 ga...
Read moreMaple Leafs To Sign John Prokop To Entry-Level Deal
OmahaThe Maple Leafs are signing undrafted free agent defenseman John Prokop to an entry-level deal, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. The rearguard, who turns 24 in May, is only eligible for a one-year contract for 2025-26. After spending his major junior career with four different United States Hockey...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Decentralized NHL Draft Could Be One and Done
Scott LaughlinAll eyes will be on the 2025 NHL Draft as there is talk this could be the only year for a decentralized draft given the success of last year.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Insider Reveals Truth Behind LA Kings' Byfield Trade Talk at Deadline
Mikko RantanenThere continues to be plenty of information leaking out from what really went on at the trade deadline. Many were shocked when they heard the Los Angeles Kings' blossoming forward Quinton Byfield's name out there. Insider Elliotte Friedman has revealed the truth behind it, and naturally, it all has...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the Boston Bruins
Andy StricklandWill Florida Panthers pending UFA Sam Bennett go to the open market or will he re-sign? The Boston Bruins core knew big changes were coming if they didn't fix it.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Florida Panthers, and the Boston Bruins
Elliotte FriedmanWill Florida Panthers pending UFA Sam Bennett go to the open market or will he re-sign? The Boston Bruins core knew big changes were coming if they didn't fix it.
Read moreNHL Free Agency: Panthers & Sam Bennett Resume Contract Extension Talks
Elliotte FriedmanFlorida Panthers forward Sam Bennett is one of the NHL's top pending unrestricted free agents. Due to this, if he hits the free agent market on July 1, he will have an array of suitors. However, the Panthers are working hard to try to avoid that from happening. In the latest episode of Sportsnet's S...
Read morePanthers And Sam Bennett Have Resumed Extension Talks
SportsnetElliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reported last night on Saturday Headlines that the Florida Panthers and pending UFA center Sam Bennett have re-started contract talks. Bennett is in the final season of a four-year $17.7MM contract that he signed back on July 26th, 2021, just three months after the Pan...
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