Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: How the Panarin Trade Materialized

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open Thursday's show with thoughts on Artemi Panarin's trade from New York to Los Angeles. Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, offers some insight into the timing of the deal, the return for the Rangers, and the impact of Panarin's extension with the Kings. The guys also touch on Leon Draisaitl's postgame comments following the Oilers' 4-3 loss in Calgary, Rick Tocchet's critique of Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov, Nick Bjugstad's trade to from St. Louis to New Jersey, and top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna being charged with assault. 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.