Elliotte Friedman was discussing Brock Boeser’s contract situation in Vancouver during the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts podcast. He mentioned that Canucks GM Patrik Allvin has issued a direct challenge to Boeser as he plays in a contract year. Friedman highlighted Allvin’s willingness to challenge his players, with Boeser being no exception. The message…
Elliotte Friedman discussed the details of Sidney Crosby’s new contract on the 32 Thoughts podcast this week. Crosby knew that his contract had an “87” in it before it was official, and Friedman believes the $8.7 million he signed for may not have been the original offer. Initially, the number was expected to be $10.875…
The story surrounding Nick Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs took a significant turn last week when the 23-year-old signed a one-year, $895,000 deal. After a summer of speculation and a reported meeting with new head coach Craig Berube, it’s clear that Robertson’s future remains one of the most fascinating storylines as the 2024-25 season…
Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis spoke about what could be a winning trio for the team in the 2024-25 season. He’s decided to put newly acquired winger Patrik Laine with Kirby Dach and Alex Newhook and he’s liked what he’s seen so far. St. Louis said: “Laine’s got a great shot right and…
The $9 million (and change) question is should Edmonton Oilers defenseman Darnell Nurse be good enough on his own to elevate any defenseman the team puts with him? Or, is it the responsibility of the Oilers as an organization to find him the right partner? And, if Nurse can’t do the former, do the Oilers…
This morning, I came across a piece criticizing Maple Leafs forward William Nylander for seemingly taking a jab at his former coach, Sheldon Keefe, regarding his brief stint at center last season. Nylander only got a couple of games to prove himself in the middle, and the author made out that he’s miffed at Keefe…
New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin has raised a few eyebrows about his future in New York with recent comments on his contract talks. While saying he loves everything about being a Ranger, Shesterkin left the door open to doubt that an extension is a given. “I love the organization, I love the team, I…
The Utah Hockey Club is reportedly closing in on a significant long-term deal with 21-year-old forward Dylan Guenther. According to recent reports, the contract is expected to be an eight-year extension worth slightly above $7 million per season. Elliotte Friedman was the first to break the news. This move solidifies Guenther as a key part…
Frank Seravalli is reporting that former Edmonton Oilers coach Jay Woodcroft is seizing an opportunity to learn from an experienced coach in another organization while he waits for a chance to be a head coach in the NHL again. Woodcroft is working with the Philadelphia Flyers, under John Tortorella, and hoping that he can expand…
What sense of urgency should the Edmonton Oilers have to make a trade and upgrade defense? They are missing a proven top-four defenseman and while it looks like Ty Emberson is the guy they intend to go with, do the Oilers need to make a trade now or can they wait until after Christmas to…
