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New compensation thresholds for NHL offer sheets revealed

1 month ago | sportsnet.ca | Elliotte Friedman

Here’s what we don’t know: if there will be more offer sheets this summer. Here’s what we do know: the compensation thresholds.
Jonas Siegenthaler könnte heute ins Lineup der Devils zurückkehren

2 months ago | swisshockeynews.ch | Elliotte Friedman
How NHL's Situation Room handled missed Blackhawks shootout goal vs. Canadiens

2 months ago | bvmsports.com | Elliotte Friedman

Spent the night in the NHL's Situation Room, wanting to see the process before the playoffs. It was renovated earlier this year. It's real and it's spectacular. Of course, something crazy happened. Here's what I saw during the Chicago/ Montreal shootout: The Situation Room spotter watching that game was the first to realize Frank Nazar scored. He let everyone else in the room know, and he's on a headset to both the penalty box and the goal judge in the building.
How NHL's Situation Room handled missed Blackhawks shootout goal vs. Canadiens

2 months ago | sportsnet.ca | Elliotte Friedman

Spent the night in the NHL's Situation Room, wanting to see the process before the playoffs. It was renovated earlier this year. It's real and it's spectacular. Of course, something crazy happened. Here’s what I saw during the Chicago/Montreal shootout:The Situation Room spotter watching that game was the first to realize Frank Nazar scored. He let everyone else in the room know, and he’s on a headset to both the penalty box and the goal judge in the building.
32 Thoughts: Montreal electrified by stud prospect Ivan Demidov

2 months ago | sportsnet.ca | Elliotte Friedman

• Remembering Greg Millen• Why Jakob Chychrun's contract is generating discussion• How the Winnipeg Jets have prepared for the 2025 playoffsThere is one Greg Millen memory ALWAYS good for a laugh. Our Anaheim hotel during the 2007 Stanley Cup Final had an outdoor basketball court, inevitably leading to testosterone-fuelled trash talk. Finally, it was time to put up or shut up: Millen, Kelly Hrudey and then-executive producer Joel Darling vs.
Expect fewer blackouts with new Rogers NHL rights deal

2 months ago | msn.com | Elliotte Friedman

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Expect fewer blackouts with new Rogers NHL rights deal

2 months ago | sportsnet.ca | Elliotte Friedman

As you know by now, Rogers and the NHL have a new rights agreement. There’s one season remaining on the current contract, so 13 more to come on Sportsnet. God knows how long I’ll get to be a part of it, but there are (at least) two special things about being a part of this broadcast team. First, we are very, very lucky to witness spectacular events and accomplishments: Stanley Cups, Olympic hockey, the recent 4 Nations bonanza.
Canucks determined to sign Rick Tocchet to extension

2 months ago | msn.com | Elliotte Friedman

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Canucks determined to sign Rick Tocchet to extension

2 months ago | sportsnet.ca | Elliotte Friedman

Over the past few weeks, the Vancouver Canucks — particularly GM Patrik Allvin — have made it very clear they want Rick Tocchet to return. The guaranteed portion of the coach’s contract expires June 30, but there is a team option for 2025-26. According to several sources, the Canucks are indicating that if Tocchet is coaching next season, it will be in Vancouver on his club option or with an extension. Their goal is to extend him, but they will exercise the option if it is necessary.
NHL Rumours: Blackhawks, Capitals, Rosen, Trouba, Ovechkin, Fleury

Mar 29, 2025 | yardbarker.com | Elliotte Friedman

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed a pair of high-end prospects out of the NCAA, and other teams, including the Washington Capitals, could be adding significant talent to the team. Elsewhere, Sam Rosen, the legendary broadcaster, was given special gifts from both the Anaheim Ducks as well as the Rangers’ former captain. Finally, Alexander Ovechkin rallied his team together to honour Marc-Andre Fleury in his final game against the Capitals.