In the second of our two-episode week, Elliotte Friedman joins the podcast to discuss some of the big news stories happening away from the playoffs and leading into the NHL Draft. Among the topics covered: Jack Eichel’s status and where things go next for the Buffalo Sabres, the likelihood of a sign and trade happening with pending UFA defenseman Dougie Hamilton, and trade options for Seth Jones.
On top of that, Chris and Elliotte talk a bit about process and how Elliotte approaches his job, especially when reporting about things of a sensitive or negative nature about an individual. Elliotte also talks about the first big news story he broke, where hockey on TV is heading with new U.S. TV rightsholders and why the NHL can use a little bit more bad blood.
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After the interview, I answered some really interesting questions about the NHL Draft for 2021 and 2022, going in-depth on each. Among the topics covered in reader questions: 2022 top prospect Shane Wright, Brandt Clarke, William Eklund and where Owen Power might slot in the two previous drafts if we were re-draft 2019 and 2020.
Also, in case you missed our first episode of the week, check it out here as I had a great chat with Craig Custance of The Athletic about the Stanley Cup Playoffs and a bunch more including his exciting new book project.
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Talking Hockey Sense Episode 14: Elliotte Friedman