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.
32 Thoughts: What happened between Canucks, Rangers
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What really happened between the Rangers and Canucks? How will Frank Vatrano's contract deferrals work? Elliotte Friedman covers that and more in a new 32 Thoughts blog.
32 Thoughts: Soft talks underway between NHL, NHLPA for next CBA
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Senators owner rips 'soft tampering' amid Brady Tkachuk rumours
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After a report last week indicated Brady Tkachuk could be a trade target for the New York Rangers, Senators owner Michael Andlauer spoke out about what he described as "soft tempering."
32 Thoughts: Some surprises on 4 Nations Face-Off rosters
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The 4 Nations Face-Off rosters were revealed on Wednesday and delivered some surprises. Elliotte Friedman discusses those plus the latest on the struggling Rangers and Predators, and the state of the goalie market.
32 Thoughts: Why the Bruins fired Jim Montgomery and what's next
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews visits Germany, surgery not being considered
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According to several sources, injured Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews went to Germany this week to visit a clinic "he knows and trusts. If space is available, you take it."
32 Thoughts: Where do the Penguins go from here?
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The Pittsburgh Penguins made a trade on Tuesday, but that won't be the last move for the struggling team. In this week's thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about the possibilities for the Penguins, Auston Matthews' injury, upcoming CBA negotiations, and more.
32 Thoughts: NCAA decision opens door to chaos and options for players
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32 Thoughts: Trade talk beginning to pick up across the league
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Trade talk has picked, and it will continue to do so. Some of the teams who preached patience are starting to run out of it. Elliotte Friedman takes a look at that, and other thoughts from around the league.