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31 thoughts elliott friedman9/21/2023 ![]() It’s not like Rutherford is dangling Brian Dumoulin’s or Justin Schultz’s out there to get a deal done. It’s not a surprise the Penguins can’t find takers for the dregs of their roster - the over-paid veterans like Jack Johnson and Erik Gudbranson who have been healthy scratch caliber players. That last sentence to me really stands out. “We might stay with what he have until everyone gets healthy - see where we are then.” Rutherford admitted there “wasn’t much” of a trade market for what he had out there. Head coach Mike Sullivan indicated Pittsburgh’s nine defencemen might have to get used to a rotation. “In games, in practices, he always brings 100 per cent.”Īlways nice to see Sid get some love and national recognition for a great start.ĩ. “We’re lucky enough to see it every day,” GM Jim Rutherford said last week. ![]() He won his second in 2014, and almost single-handedly willed the injury-ravaged Penguins to a 2–1 victory over previously unbeaten Anaheim last Thursday. The NHL is on notice: Sidney Crosby is back in Hart Trophy consideration. I think this approach is well received in situations such as this one, and it brings the conversation back to what we all listened in for in the first place: hockey.A weekly tradition: pouring over Elliotte Friedman’s 31 Thoughts column and seeing if there are any Penguins’ notes and then holding them up to the light to see what they could mean.įortunately there’s a lot of good information in this week’s edition, so let’s dive on in.Ĩ. Friedman opted to take a different route and discuss what Hamilton would be able to bring to his new team in Carolina instead, without going into the side story involving personal issues away from the rink. Various radio personalities, journalists, and other members of the media often spend more time focusing on the negative aspects of a player or team when a trade happens under unfortunate circumstances. He noted that he tries as much as possible not to be negative about players and organizations around the league. While there has been much criticism about Hamilton and his relationship with members of the Flames and even members of his previous team, the Boston Bruins, Friedman decided he would take a different route with his thoughts on the matter. Just recently Friedman and Marek were analyzing a trade between the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes that sent defenseman Dougie Hamilton to what is now his third NHL team in Raleigh. The show focuses less on 31 individual thoughts and instead the main topic of conversation centers around the most pressing topics of any given week. The show is conversation based, and Marek generally runs the discussion, presenting questions and bringing up events for Friedman to weigh in on. His 31 Thoughts: The Podcast follows looser guidelines than his print column. In addition to this insider knowledge, Friedman is an excellent reporter that has adapted well to the world of podcasting. When the NHL trade deadline approaches each season, he is right there calling the shots with other top NHL insiders. When Matt Duchene was traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Ottawa Senators midway through the first period of a November game against the New York Islanders, Elliotte was there breaking the news. What Makes 31 Thoughts Unique?Įlliotte Friedman’s 31 Thoughts has grown to popularity in the hockey world largely due to the fact that Friedman himself has proven to be a knowledgeable insider that asks the questions people want to have answered. The podcast features Friedman and colleague Jeff Marek as the two discuss the hottest stories around the NHL. ![]() ![]() Elliotte Friedman, insider and reporter at Sportsnet, has recently developed a podcast version of his well-known “31 Thoughts” column. But given the circumstances, I think just an analysis is appropriate. This may be one of the only times I find it necessary to combine a journalist review with a podcast review in the same article. ![]()
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