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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Canada vs. Czechia Primer

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Feb 17, 202621:17

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Matt Marchese and Mike Futa are joined by Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, live from Milano Cortina. Friedge shares the latest news from Team Canada's practice and offers an update on Sam Bennett and Nathan MacKinnon who did not skate. The boys also touch on the French Ice Hockey Federation banning Pierre Crinon for the rest of the tournament following his fight with Tom Wilson, before getting into Czechia's adjustments ahead of their quarterfinal matchup against Canada.

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When was this episode published?: February 17, 2026.
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What podcast is this from?: The FAN Hockey Show. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
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Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Canada vs. Czechia Primer