Category: Elliotte Friedman
Jake Guentzel-to-Blackhawks Free Agency Prediction Highlights Team’s Needs
Elliotte FriedmanThe Stanley Cup Final starts this weekend (June 8), and while there is a hockey hiatus, it was hoped that there would be some news, any news, to hold fans…
Read morePacific Notes: Oilers GM, Perry, Myers, Blueger
Edmonton OilersElliotte Friedman reported on the 32 Thoughts Podcast that the Edmonton Oilers may need to go through the NHL entry draft with an interim general manager if they don’t extend current GM Ken Holland. If Holland does move on, the Oilers wouldn’t have enough time to conduct a search before the draft la...
Read moreStars Want To Re-Sign Matt Duchene, Chris Tanev
PredatorsThe Stars are expected to try to extend veteran center Matt Duchene and trade deadline pickup Chris Tanev before they reach unrestricted free agency on July 1, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Monday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast. Duchene, 33, was an unexpected latecomer to the free agent market las...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, the Calgary Flames
Calgary FlamesThe Tampa Bay Lightning may be looking to clear out some salary, and Marek wonders about Tanner Jeannot and the Calgary Flames.
Read moreLatest On The Coaching Market
Ryan WarsofskyThe Sharks have the lone remaining head coaching vacancy in the league, as the Kraken are expected to officially name Dan Bylsma their next bench boss on Tuesday. It’ll soon be zero, though, as The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta reports San Jose is entering the final stages of their search. AHL Onta...
Read moreNHL Rumors: What Don Waddell’s Resignation Means for the Carolina Hurricanes’ Organization Going Forward
Jeff MarekThe Carolina Hurricanes will conduct a GM search, while Eric Tulsky takes over in an interim basis. Don Waddell leaving wasn't much of a surprise.
Read moreSan Jose Sharks only potential NHL job opening remaining for Hershey’s Todd Nelson
Seattle KrakenThe San Jose Sharks are the only NHL team left without a head coach for next season. Monday, the Winnipeg Jets introduced former Washington Capitals assistant coach Scott Arniel as their new bench boss due to an absence created by Rick Bowness retiring. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman also reported Mo...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes, Boston Bruins, and the Vancouver Canucks
Jeff MarekMartin Necas would interest the Vancouver Canucks and Boston Bruins. Linus Ullmark might interest the Carolina Hurricanes. What about Filip Hronek?
Read moreNHL Rumors: Are the Vancouver Canucks interested in bringing Elias Lindholm back?
Elias LindholmElias Lindholm is a pending UFA and Vancouver Canucks may not be able to afford him, but they will talk to him about an extension.
Read moreBruins, Hurricanes Discussed Linus Ullmark Trade Before Deadline
Elliotte FriedmanThe Bruins were shopping 2023 Vezina Trophy winner Linus Ullmark at the trade deadline, as evidenced by reports he blocked a deal to the Kings with his 16-team no-trade clause. The Hurricanes were another one of the teams in talks to pick up the netminder, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Frid...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Don Waddell, Blue Line, and a Right-Shot Center
David PagnottaThe Carolina Hurricanes could be looking for a new GM as Don Waddell has permission to talk to teams, and he's already talked to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Read moreWest Notes: Hintz, Drouin, Tucson
Peter DeBoerThe Stars will remain without first-line center Roope Hintz as they kick off the Western Conference Final against the Oilers tonight, head coach Peter DeBoer said (via Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet). He remains day-to-day and is an option to return for Game 2 on Saturday. Hintz sustained an upper-b...
Read moreKings To Sign Jim Hiller To Multi-Year Extension, Remove Interim Tag
ESPNThe Kings have removed the interim tag from head coach Jim Hiller and signed him to a multi-year contract extension, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reports Wednesday. He was widely expected to land the vacancy after Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman said Monday that he was the “overwhelming favorite” to take over...
Read moreAnalyst Weighs in on Oilers’ Gritty Game 7 Win
CanucksElliotte Friedman joined Evanka Osmak and Ken Reid on Sportsnet Central to discuss the Edmonton Oilers‘ gritty victory over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 7 on Monday night, which secured…
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