Around the NHL: Post-Draft and Free Agent Frenzy

[Beerz]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1831693930917749137

He is so annoying

 

[TehDoak]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1831693930917749137

I will only tune in again if Friedman commits to a bit where he just butchers his last name differently in every pod and refuses to pronounce it correctly.

 

[Chainshot]

I will only tune in again if Friedman commits to a bit where he just butchers his last name differently in every pod and refuses to pronounce it correctly.

I'm reminded of this -



"...Susan."

 

[Dingo44]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1831693930917749137

They really need to tiptoe around Marek. Can't even say he has big shoes to fill or anything.

 

[TehDoak]

I'm reminded of this -



"...Susan."

yes, this exactly. Just call him the same name every podcast and accept no corrections. Next podcast its a different butchering. Then its something completely out of left field. Then have him issue an apology, and still pronounce it wrong.

They really need to tiptoe around Marek. Can't even say he has big shoes to fill or anything.

I'm interested to see where Marek ends up.

With the huge influx of gambling cash, I can't imagine any network will add someone that will make their sponsors nervous. The reality is, no one was allowed to bet on 1st round picks within 24 hours of the draft, so its not like he was selling insider info. And I am 100% certain he wasn't the only insider leaking info on draft day, plenty of picks are called on twitter before they get to the platform.

My guess is he takes whatever severance he got, spends part of the year spending time with his family, and returns at some form (even if its just a podcast with him and a buddy he wanted to work with) sometime around mid season.

 

[Rowley Birkin]

He is so annoying

I'm no fan of either Friedman or Marek but it's a good podcast if you want reliable, informative news.

Doubt it will change much to be honest. Friedman will still be a bit of a creep, new guy won't be any more annoying than Marek making weird noises all the time. HMMMM...

 

[sabremike]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1832539943639372079

 

[MarkusKetterer]

Jesus. When you thought it couldn’t get any worse.

 

[Zman5778]

Jesus. When you thought it couldn’t get any worse.

..........for her sake, I REALLY hope that she knew she was pregnant before the accident happened (and told Johnny).

 

[MOGlLNY]

..........for her sake, I REALLY hope that she knew she was pregnant before the accident happened (and told Johnny).

She mentions that they did both know

https://x.com/i/web/status/1831693930917749137

Going to give him a chance to get comfortable but man that was a bad first episode

 

[Jim Bob]

Kraken to sign Adam Larsson to four-year extension

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Adam Larsson is going to sign a four-extension with the Kraken, which would carry an average annual value of $5.25 million.

www.sportsnet.ca

Larsson is a guy I would have been excited to see as a partner for Power.

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/3071005/report-leafs-marner-fine-entering-season-without-extension

It is going to be fascinating to see how this plays out.

 

[Dingo44]

Kraken to sign Adam Larsson to four-year extension

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, Adam Larsson is going to sign a four-extension with the Kraken, which would carry an average annual value of $5.25 million.

www.sportsnet.ca

Larsson is a guy I would have been excited to see as a partner for Power.

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/3071005/report-leafs-marner-fine-entering-season-without-extension

It is going to be fascinating to see how this plays out.

Francis/Botts have signed a lot of old guys to long term contracts. Larsson is already 31. I'm not sure there is any plan. They had one good season as a result of a very high shooting percentage and then that went away and they were back to bad. I'm also not sure they know how to develop their young players.

 

[Dingo44]

I'm destroyed.

 

[1point21Gigawatts]

I'm destroyed.

Johnny and his brother died right before his sister's wedding. Johnny was pumped to be able to play with Sean Monohan again. Johnny's wife is 9 weeks pregant with their third child under three years of age. This couldn't be anymore of a heartbreaking, soul crushing tragedy.

 

[Dingo44]

 

[Jim Bob]

Report: Maple Leafs expected to sign Pacioretty

The Toronto Maple Leafs are expected to add veteran free-agent winger Max Pacioretty to the mix, reports Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.It's unclear whether he'll join the team for training camp on a professional tryout or immediately sign with the active roster. The Maple Leafs currently have...

www.thescore.com

 

[tsujimoto74]

Imagine being one of the guys who scored on Lu. I’d have that puck signed and framed in my house. Or put it on a chain and wear it around everywhere like an Olympic medal.