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: RFA updates and training camp notes
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In the latest 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman shares the latest on RFAs Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale, what the Flyers are trying to get from the Senators, and much more.
32 Thoughts: What's next for the Blue Jackets?
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Mike Babcock resigns as Blue Jackets head coach following photo controversy
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Mike Babcock will resign as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.
NHL, NHLPA meet to discuss Mike Babcock photo investigation
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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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UFA Phil Kessel wants to play in 2023-24, open to ending ironman streak
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Phil Kessel, the NHL's ironman with 1,064 consecutive games played, has told teams he's open to the idea of not being an everyday player if he gets a contract for the 2023-24 season.
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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Notes and rumours ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft
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From Nashville, Elliotte Friedman shares some notes and rumblings ahead of the first round of the NHL Draft.