Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman unveiled his latest 31 Thoughts column on Tuesday. To nobody’s surprise, the Calgary Flames and their coaching changeover was a topic of conversation.
5. Things can always change, but the price is also high for Anaheim’s Rickard Rakell. Calgary wouldn’t pay it, and I’m not sure there’s a match with Toronto. The Ducks, I think, want young players with a little more of an NHL track record for him.
In this job, you try to understand the personalities you’re dealing with. One thing I’ve learned about GM Bob Murray is he can think, “Not ready to do this, not ready to do this,” and then decide, “Okay, I’m ready,” almost catching people by surprise.