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"Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Russia Returns to IIHF Hockey" is an episode of The FAN Hockey Show. Runtime 33 min. Published October 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
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Mike Futa opens today’s show by sharing his experience at his induction into the Etobicoke Sports Hall of Fame with his co-host, Matt Marchese. Elliotte Friedman, Saturday Night Hockey analyst and host of 32 Thoughts, joins the boys to discuss his favourite Halloween candy. They dive into the latest news surrounding Dylan Larkin and the Red Wings, today’s ruling that Russia will be allowed to compete in international hockey, and Hayden Hodgson’s hit on Brandt Clarke. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on the Senators’ situation in goal and Winnipeg’s seven-game slide.
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