Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Savard Out in Toronto

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the final show before the holidays with a gift exchange with Producer Mike "Eye Candy" Gentile. Soon after, Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, chimes in on the festivities, before sharing his thoughts on the Maple Leafs firing assistant coach Marc Savard and the other options on the table for the organization. They guys also tee up the Penguins' matinee in Toronto, investigate what drew Mason Marchment to Columbus, and highlight Dan Vladar's consistency in Calgary. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Matvei Michkov and Rich Tocchet's interaction on the bench, as well as the team most primed to pounce post-roster freeze. 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.