32 Thoughts: RFA updates and training camp notes
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Elliotte Friedman
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's next for the Blue Jackets?
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In the wake of Mike Babcock resigning before training camp even opened, how will the Blue Jackets players -- and their owner -- react in such an important season?
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The NHL and NHLPA have a previously scheduled meeting on Friday morning, which now is expected to include the next steps in the Mike Babcock photo investigation.
For Blue Jackets and Mike Babcock, the standard is perfection
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For Mike Babcock, part of the appeal of returning to the NHL in Columbus was that it was out of the spotlight. Just before training camp opens, however, the coach is at the centre of another firestorm.
UFA Phil Kessel wants to play in 2023-24, open to ending ironman streak
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Red Wings expected to put Filip Zadina on waivers to terminate his contract
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The Red Wings are expected to place winger Filip Zadina on waivers for the purposes of terminating his contract on Thursday, making him a free agent.
Thoughts ahead of NHL free agency: All eyes on Maple Leafs adding Reaves
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Ahead of July 1 free agency opening, Elliotte Friedman shares some thoughts from why the Hurricanes and Red Wings could be interesting, to how Ryan Reaves could be a Maple Leaf.
Notes and rumours ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft
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NHL Board of Governors Notebook: Pride nights, salary cap and team valuations
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The NHL BOG met on Thursday and Elliotte Friedman was there to report on the future plans for Pride and other specialty jerseys, where the salary cap is heading, franchise values and more.
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