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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 2h

Anaheim is extending young D Tristan Luneau 6 x $7.2M AAV Largest contract in NHL history for player with 14 games played. Ducks believe in the player…kept him in AHL all last year after some previous injuries. Think he will be a top 4 D.

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Per @EdmontonJack, Evan Bouchard's hat trick is first by a defenceman in a season opener since Mark Howe in 1980. Oilers trail Canucks 5-4 with 10:40 to go, though

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

NHL Face-Off 2026 Canadian version begins in 2 mins on @Sportsnet...streaming on Sportsnet plus MEAL/TOTO VUVER/ETON Enjoy!

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Florida/Carolina banner-raising time. Gets the 2026-27 NHL season underway Now on @Sportsnet+

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Kirill Marchenko will indeed make his Maple Leafs debut tonight vs Montreal

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

As expected, Columbus is signing Carson Soucy, who came to camp on a PTO $1.15M

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Sheary (BUF) & Iorio (NYR) on waivers

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

EDM coach Mike Babcock said Ryan Nugent-Hopkins suffered an injury in practice. Approximate timeline is two weeks

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Columbus: Knies, Lorentz, Andrae and a 2nd Tor: Marchenko, Miles Wood, Merzlikins (some retained salary)

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Okay, sorry for the delay. I believe the math forced Toronto/Columbus to rework the trade Still involves Marchenko, Knies & Merzlikins Word is Marchenko extending in Toronto 5 or 6 years, approx $12.5M AAV

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Jets have claimed Clay Stevenson from Washington

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There is word this afternoon the Columbus Blue Jackets and Toronto Maple Leafs are deep in discussions on a trade involving Kirill Marchenko. More to come...

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

STL claims Justin Barron from Nashville

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

We've been waiting on some unsigned players to choose NHL homes for 2026-27. There is news this morning there is mutual interest between the Islanders & Logan Stanley 1 x $1.5M

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Before the Maple Leafs practised today at Arizona State, they visited with the Mayich family. Here are the hats and t-shirts they are wearing at the rink. Really well-done

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Nashville claims William Trudeau from the Rangers

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Detroit claims Andreas Englund from Calgary

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Vancouver claims Merilainen from Ottawa

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

32 Thoughts Friday pod. A lot of news: cap, BoG, Fantilli, Marchenko, Larkin & equipment crackdown. Also, results of our pod dates poll. We are very lucky to have such a passionate audience. Links to your preferred platform, here: Have a great weekend

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

First one I've seen this preseason, but league has indicated it will warn players if equipment -- neck guards, visors, helmets (during warmup) -- is not being properly worn. Jerseys are supposed to be untucked at the beginning of a player's shift. (If it rides up during a shift, no issue.)

Quote Tweet: https://twitter.com/i/status/2103278478833684593

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Blackhawks are extending Oliver Moore at 5 x $4.25M Going to be long-time member of the NHL's All-Interview team, too

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Washington’s Ted Leonsis is new chairman of the Board of Governors. Jeremy Jacobs retired after 19 years in that position

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Pouliot (CHI); Avon, Hayden, Morrison, Ostman (SEA) on waivers

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Elliotte Friedman {bot} @friedman-bot.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Wishing a complete, quick recovery for the police officer shot in Belleville last night. Terrible.

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