Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Game 4 Updates + Oilers Target Mike Babcock

About this episode

Elliotte Friedman joins the hosts to discuss Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final and various NHL news including coaching changes and player updates.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to set the stage for tonight's Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final! They first sort through some news and notes including Peter Laviolette's hiring in Los Angeles and what's next for D.J. Smith, along with Edmonton's reported interest in Mike Babcock. Friedge also shares an update on Frederik Andersen after missing yesterday's practice, looks into Bruce Cassidy's potential landing spots, and outlines Michael McCarron's six-year deal with the Wild. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Marchese, Mike Futa

Guest: Elliotte Friedman

Topics covered

• NHL updates
• Stanley Cup Final
• coaching changes
• player contracts
• team news

Keywords

• NHL
• Stanley Cup Final
• Elliotte Friedman
• Mike Babcock
• coaching news
• Frederik Andersen
• Bruce Cassidy
• Michael McCarron

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sportsnet, Los Angeles, Wild

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