Category: Elliotte Friedman
East Notes: Nylander, Rangers, Knight
SportsnetNotes from the East including Toronto considering William Nylander at center, Spencer Knight comments about his absence last season, and more.
Read morePhil Kessel Wants To Continue Playing, Not Concerned About Ironman Streak
Sportsnet09/14/23: TSN’s Chris Johnston reports that there is “some percolating interest” from NHL teams in signing Kessel to a contract for this season. Johnston adds that Kessel “isn’t in PTO territory” at the moment, and could end up signing a full NHL contract with a team before the season. 08/31/23: UFA...
Read moreShane Wright Officially Granted Exemption, Can Play In The AHL This Season
Shane WrightSeattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis has shared that, if Shane Wright doesn’t make the NHL roster, he will be eligible for an AHL assignment. This move was recently speculated by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. CHL players are typically ineligible to play in the AHL until they are 20 years old...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets – Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele
Connor HellebuyckDon't close the door just yet on Connor Hellebuyck's time in Winnipeg coming to end. Little known about Mark Scheifele's situation.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Trade Talk Starting To Pick Up
Jeff MarekThings are starting to pick back up around the NHL and trade talk is heating up a bit according to Elliotte Friedman.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Trade Talk Starting To Pick Up
Jeff Marek: Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek on the 32 Thoughts: The Podcast – Colonel Sanderson episode talking about trade talk. Marek: “I’m going to have to wonder here. We’re recording this podcast middle of the afternoon on Thursday, September 7th. Friedman: “Alright Jeff, so there is some. Like some o...
Read moreIslanders News: Engvall settles in; Ladd contract retires; Chara runs on and on
Jeff MarekStill very tall. | Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Of course Chara is running marathons and stuff for fun. Good morning! Happy opening weekend of Concussionball to all those who celebrate. I hope your favorite team did well and no one’s brain got scrambled. Islanders News...
Read moreEast Notes: Dahlin, Necas, Keane
Rasmus DahlinNotes from the East including optimism that the Sabres could soon extend Rasmus Dahlin, a Hurricanes prospect is staying in Russia, and more.
Read moreSenators, Canucks Could Be Teams To Watch On Trade Market
SportsnetSpeaking on today’s edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman believes trade talks are beginning to heat up across the league once again, mainly incited by teams looking to clear players off their roster pre-season to alleviate roster or salary cap crunches. To that end, he i...
Read moreSnapshots: Lindholm, Heatley, Mikheyev
FlamesThe 2023-24 season hasn’t even started yet, and some Calgary Flames fans may already be tired of discussing pending UFA Elias Lindholm’s future with the team. It’s been a major talking point this summer, with a potential mass exodus of unrestricted free agents from the Flames next offseason. Last we...
Read moreNHL Rumors: It’s Not a Negotiation Ploy for Elias Pettersson
Vancouver CanucksFriedman believes that Elias Pettersson really wants to see how they do this season and isn't using it as a negotiation ploy.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Phil Kessel Open To Ending His Ironman Streak To Keep Playing
Elliotte FriedmanWith the start of training camp right around the corner, Phil Kessel wants to keep playing and is willing to end his ironman streak.
Read moreNHL Rumors: Phil Kessel Open To Ending His Ironman Streak To Keep Playing
Elias LindholmThe Labor Day Weekend wrapped up in Canada and the United States which means hockey is right around the corner. Elliotte Friedman dropped a 32 Thoughts Podcast with mostly interviews, but he did give a few nuggets in regards to a Phil Kessel’s plans for next season and how he wants to keep his caree...
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