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.
Sources: Nikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign, asks for trade
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According to multiple sources, Nikita Kucherov has informed both his teammates and the Lightning organization that he will not be re-signing with Tampa Bay and would like to be traded.
32 Thoughts: What's next for the Red Wings and Dylan Larkin
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Larkin decides to sit out until Red Wings complete trade
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Sources: Connor Hellebuyck suspension ends Friday
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Connor Hellebuyck's suspension will come to an end on Friday. Elliotte Friedman has the story.
32 Thoughts: Dawn rises on a new NHL after summer of change
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Salary cap expected to substantially increase for 2028-29
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The NHL gave its first estimate for the 2028-29 salary cap at this week’s Board of Governors meeting, and according to multiple sources, it’s a whopper, reports Elliotte Friedman.
'He's a fighter': Mayich family opens up about son, brother Matthew
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The Mayich family talks to Elliotte Friedman about their son and brother Matthew, an Arizona State hockey player and St. Louis Blues prospect, who collapsed during an outdoor workout on August 20 and has been hospitalized since.
Sources: Senators nearing eight-year contract extension with Drake Batherson
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Ducks, Kreider agree to waivers for purposes of contract termination
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According to Elliotte Friedman, it's expected that the Anaheim Ducks and Chris Kreider will agree to put the winger on waivers for the purpose of terminating his contract.