Elliotte Friedman
@FriedgeHNIC
Elliotte Friedman joined Sportsnet in June 2014 as an insider and reporter for the network’s national NHL coverage and Hockey Night in Canada. In addition to his on-air role, Friedman regularly contributes to sportsnet.ca, analyzing the latest NHL news in his regular “32 Thoughts” columns.
Carolina, Dallas have framework for Mikko Rantanen trade
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In the early hours of deadline day, Elliotte Friedman writes about the status of a Mikko Rantanen trade to Dallas, and what to watch out for on the last day of trading.
Hurricanes exploring all options on Mikko Rantanen
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32 Thoughts: What will Jets, Capitals do at NHL trade deadline?
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One week out from the trade deadline, Elliotte Friedman writes about what he's hearing around the league, plus some takeaways from the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Let them play: Quinn Hughes should be eligible for 4 Nations final
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Quinn Hughes might be coming to Boston as an injury replacement only, but Elliotte Friedman writes why Vancouver's captain should be allowed to play in the final, emergency situation or not.
Canada-USA clash at 4 Nations Face-Off a day for hockey community to embrace
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What Shea Theodore's injury means for Canada's defence
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The only sour note from an excellent opener to the 4 Nations Face-Off was Shea Theodore's injury. Elliotte Friedman explains what the injury means for Canada's blue line.
32 Thoughts: The NHL is heading into uncharted territory
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How a rising cap will re-shape the way we look at contracts and how they're negotiated; how Dustin Wolf is changing Calgary's outlook; and will Canada hire a full-time world juniors coach?
Utah fans to vote on three potential names for NHL team
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Why the Mikko Rantanen blockbuster trade happened now
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The massive three-team trade that sent Mikko Rantanen to Carolina and Martin Necas to Colorado was about two key choices those teams had to make. Elliotte Friedman writes about why the deal happened now, and how the Canucks tried to get involved.