Sportsnet Elliotte Friedman's " 32 Thoughts " ( April 20 - 2024 )

[BostonBob]

First column of the season - no Bruins stuff ( huge surprise there ) but still a good read.

32 Thoughts: What's next for the Blue Jackets?

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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[BostonBob]

32 Thoughts: RFA updates and training camp notes

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.

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[BostonBob]

Lots of Bruins stuff this week.......nah just kidding. Once again - our team was not mentioned at all.

32 Thoughts: Bettman talks salary cap, expansion at Board of Governors

The biggest thing that came out of Wednesday’s Board of Governors meeting in New York City is that the NHL is looking at an $87-million-$88-million cap figure in 2024-25. Elliotte Friedman covers that and more in a new 32 Thoughts blog.

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[BostonBob]

( SIGH ) C'mon Elliotte - give us something about our team.

32 Thoughts: Why Scheifele, Hellebuyck stayed with the Jets

In the first 32 Thoughts of the regular season, Elliotte Friedman writes about the extensions to Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck, the difference between Edmonton and Vegas, and more.

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[Gordoff]

( SIGH ) C'mon Elliotte - give us something about our team.

32 Thoughts: Why Scheifele, Hellebuyck stayed with the Jets

In the first 32 Thoughts of the regular season, Elliotte Friedman writes about the extensions to Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck, the difference between Edmonton and Vegas, and more.

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He's got nothin'

 

[BostonBob]

Still nothing about the Bruins.

32 Thoughts: Why it's important to showcase NHL player personalities

In this week's notes Elliotte Friedman writes about the media demands on Connor Bedard and the growth of the game, Cale Makar's historic career start, and much more.

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[BostonBob]

Let's see now.....the team is 6-0-0 and they have an unheralded rookie playing in the 2C spot but freaking Friedman still can't find anything to write about when it comes to the Bruins.

32 Thoughts: NHL teams vote to decentralize the draft

In this week's collection of thoughts Elliotte Friedman writes about the league's vote to decentralize the draft and what comes next, plus other notes around the league.

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[Mr. Make-Believe]

Let's see now.....the team is 6-0-0 and they have an unheralded rookie playing in the 2C spot but freaking Friedman still can't find anything to write about when it comes to the Bruins.

32 Thoughts: NHL teams vote to decentralize the draft

In this week's collection of thoughts Elliotte Friedman writes about the league's vote to decentralize the draft and what comes next, plus other notes around the league.

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Friedman understands his audience.

It’s like his mom always told him: If you can’t say anything shitty about the Boston Bruins, then don’t say anything at all.

He’s really not bad for the most part. But he knows who he’s writing for.

 

[BostonBob]

He’s really not bad for the most part. But he knows who he’s writing for.

He's gotten much worse the last couple of years and now he's just like every other talking head on Sportsnet and TSN - they really don't care whether you like the Leafs, Blue Jays, Raptors or Argonauts or not because they're going to constantly shove them down your throat anyway.

 

[Kegs]

Still nothing about the Bruins.

32 Thoughts: Why it's important to showcase NHL player personalities

In this week's notes Elliotte Friedman writes about the media demands on Connor Bedard and the growth of the game, Cale Makar's historic career start, and much more.

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They have to win 15 straight to be mentioned

 

[BostonBob]

SHOCKING NEWS !!!!!!!! Friedman actually mentioned the Bruins this week - but it was for one of the more inane reasons ever.

29. I have found the Bruins’ weakness: apparently, a number of their players love lime slush with beer.

32 Thoughts: Senators owner Andlauer pushes back after tough penalties

In this week's thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about Michael Andlauer's honest press conference, what's next for the Senators, neck guards, and much more.

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[BostonBob]

Holy crap - Friedman actually mentions the Bruins for a 2nd straight week. I guess when the Leafs are imploding he is forced to look elsewhere to fill out his column.

24. Boston traded its first-rounders in 2020 and 2022. Their top selections those summers were Mason Lohrei (58th) and Matthew Poitras (54th). Pretty, pretty, pretty good. If you trade your firsts, you better hit big on a later pick. Both look tremendous.

32 Thoughts: What will be Edmonton's next move?

In this week's thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about where the Oilers go from here, why the Senators will be patient, and the travelling Jagrs.

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[Gordoff]

I haven't read it yet but IIRC a Toronto fella on YouTube says that Friedman predicts that one or two Calgary defensemen may be going to the Leafs in trade? Zadorov, Hanafin, and Tanev. Later in the video he also mentions Kadri coming back lol? I tried to find the video but so far, no luck.

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

I haven't read it yet but IIRC a Toronto fella on YouTube says that Friedman predicts that one or two Calgary defensemen may be going to the Leafs in trade? Zadorov, Hanafin, and Tanev. Later in the video he also mentions Kadri coming back lol? I tried to find the video but so far, no luck.

He doesn’t predict whatsoever - he “wonders if”. And Marek appropriately slaps him down that there’s no way that would be Treliving’s first major move as Toronto GM.

 

[Kegs]

I haven't read it yet but IIRC a Toronto fella on YouTube says that Friedman predicts that one or two Calgary defensemen may be going to the Leafs in trade? Zadorov, Hanafin, and Tanev. Later in the video he also mentions Kadri coming back lol? I tried to find the video but so far, no luck.

Every team that’s going to the playoffs will be calling Calgary.

 

[Gordoff]

He doesn’t predict whatsoever - he “wonders if”. And Marek appropriately slaps him down that there’s no way that would be Treliving’s first major move as Toronto GM.

Yes "wonders." Do you have the video?

 

[MarchysNoseKnows]

Yes "wonders." Do you have the video?

No I just listen to the pod

 

[BostonBob]

Friedman put a new column on Sunday and he even mentions the Bruins as one of his Stanley Cup favourites. Really Elliotte - the team with the best record overall has a chance to win the Cup. Gutsy call Mr. Friedman.....gutsy call.

What I do check is my list of who I think can win the Stanley Cup.

At the start of the season, that was: Carolina, Colorado, Dallas, Edmonton, New Jersey, Tampa Bay, Toronto and Vegas.

Forty-five days into the season, four remain: Carolina, Colorado, Dallas and Vegas. The Hurricanes haven’t played great, but they’ll figure it out. Edmonton’s removal is self-explanatory. New Jersey and Toronto don’t defend yet as well as you need to, while Tampa’s going to need depth.

I’ve added four new teams: Boston, Florida, Los Angeles and the New York Rangers. The Bruins are nothing if not consistent, seemingly always in the right places, aided by a Jeremy Swayman-Linus Ullmark goaltending heater. The average NHL save percentage is .902. Swayman’s at .933, and Ullmark is one point lower. As of last Saturday, Swayman had given up exactly one “outside” goal all season. You’re not going to lose much with that.

32 Thoughts: Ditching turkeys for a new set of Stanley Cup favourites

It being U.S. Thanksgiving was a good enough reason for Elliotte Friedman to shuffle his list of pre-season Stanley Cup favourites. Some of the new teams might surprise you.

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[BostonBob]

32 Thoughts: So many questions, not enough answers around Corey Perry

In this week's thoughts, Elliotte Friedman analyzes the Corey Perry situation, discusses what he thinks of Patrick Kane with the Red Wings and whether Jack Campbell will bounce back to the Oilers.

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[Chevalier du Clavier]

32 Thoughts: So many questions, not enough answers around Corey Perry

In this week's thoughts, Elliotte Friedman analyzes the Corey Perry situation, discusses what he thinks of Patrick Kane with the Red Wings and whether Jack Campbell will bounce back to the Oilers.

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Florida pitched hard last summer, and I think it was willing to offer more money than what had been reported. I’d seen $1 million or less, and although the Panthers couldn’t go as high as the Red Wings, I believe the number was higher than that. Boston, Buffalo, Colorado and Vegas were also in there, with the Bruins shielding their interest until late.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

This is in reference to Patrick Kane, BTW.

 

[BostonBob]

After more Leafs talk Friedman actually found the time to mention the Bruins.

18. Brad Marchand knows when the media is looking for something juicy, and almost always delivers. What I also like is when he just talks hockey; he’s got a great mind for the sport and is a terrific teacher. Fluto Shinzawa asked why he took the morning skate last weekend in Toronto. Marchand replied he wanted to try some new sticks. When Kyle Bukauskas asked a bit more about it, Boston’s captain explained he’d experimented with a longer stick and therefore a stiffer flex, and was going back to what he knew. “Too many people in my head,” he said, laughing.

Marchand then scored the winner against the Maple Leafs and followed with a natural hat trick 24 hours later versus Columbus. Marchand also discussed adjustments he had to make to fit the Bruins’ new system. Asked to explain further, he said, “No!” — with a big smile — and then told us that coach Jim Montgomery made a change to their breakouts. It used to be about reading and reacting to each other.

With all of the changes, Montgomery demands more structure, and Marchand joked that there are times he wants to do things the old way, but the coach prefers this method until there is more familiarity. Honestly, I wish there was more time to discuss this stuff with players and coaches. Maybe I’m just asking bad questions.

32 Thoughts: Maple Leafs looking to trade, but at what cost?

In this week's collection of thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about the options in front of Toronto, Philip Broberg's situation in Edmonton, best-on-best international hockey, and more.

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[BostonBob]

No Bruins news this week but Larry Bird actually gets mentioned.

32 Thoughts: What's next for the Blues after Craig Berube firing?

In this week's thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about St. Louis' coaching change and what ails them, Andrei Kuzmenko, Roberto Luongo, and more.

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Note: Added the right link.

 

[BostonBob]

OK - stop me if you've heard this before.......nothing on the Bruins this week but it's still a good read. Lather, rinse and repeat.

32 Thoughts: Trying to make sense of controversial hits in a physical league

In his latest thoughts, Elliotte Friedman writes about how the NHL and its players wrestle with controversial hits in a physical league, and much more.

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[BostonBob]

Friedman must still be hungover from New Year's Eve as he only managed to put out 2 Thoughts for this column.......thankfully he still found the energy to write about the Leafs.

32 Thoughts: Where things stand between the Maple Leafs and William Nylander

In his latest thoughts, Elliotte Friedman leads off with the latest on contract negotiations between William Nylander and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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