Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: The 4 Nations Royal Rumble

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa welcome Elliotte Friedman from 32 Thoughts to discuss the potential of Quinn Hughes playing for Team USA, Charlie McAvoy being officially ruled out, whether the Tkachuk brothers are anticipated to play and Auston Matthews’ status before Thursday’s matchup. Next, they get into Canada’s win over Finland, whether Jon Cooper will keep the same lineup against the Americans and Drew O’Connor’s extension with the Vancouver Canucks. Finally, they discuss Erik Karlsson’s impressive performance during 4 Nations and whether this can help turn around his season. 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.