Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: 4 Nations Deep Dive + Team Canada Lines

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa welcome Elliotte Friedman from 32 Thoughts to discuss the recently announced projected lines for Team Canada. They talk about Drew Doughty replacing Alex Pietrangelo, Sidney Crosby’s confirmed participation in the 4 Nations tournament, and the Vancouver Canucks’ decision to withdraw Quinn Hughes from the event. Next, the hosts dive into the possibility of Mikko Rantanen being traded at the deadline again, as well as whether Mitch Marner is nearing a decision about free agency. They also explore which teams are expected to make the most moves as the deadline approaches.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 affiliate.