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Matt Marchese and guest host Luke Gazdic open the show alongside Elliotte Friedman (7:09), Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. They discuss David Pastrnak being named the 28th captain in Bruins franchise history and debate if he is a no-doubt Hall of Fame candidate, before checking in on the latest Alexander Nikishin news. Friedge also looks into some waiver candidates to watch out for, the physical intensity we’ve seen through the condensed preseason, and where Henri Jokiharju might fit around the league. The guys wrap up with thoughts on Nikita Kucherov’s contract negotiations and what his next deal might look like, Logan Stanley’s one-year deal with the Islanders, what’s next for Vladimir Tarasenko and Kirill Marchenko, and the Isles’ $3 billion valuation.
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"Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Pastrnak Gets the ‘C’" is an episode of The FAN Hockey Show. Runtime 36 min. Published September 28, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.