Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Will the 'Canes Deal Rantanen?

Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open the show recapping Wednesday's flurry of trades, before being joined by Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman! They discuss Matthew Knies' scrap with Zach Whitecloud in a losing effort by the Maple Leafs, the Hurricanes exploring all option with Mikko Rantanen, and how Jack Hughes' injury impacts the Devils' deadline plans. Friedge also weighs in on the Penguins' deal for Luke Schenn and Tommy Novak in exchange Michael Bunting, Seattle giving Brandon Tanev the "bubble wrap" treatment tonight, and Yanni Gourde's reunion with the Lightning. The trio wrap with thoughts on Brock Nelson, Brayden Schenn, and Scott Laughton, along with Utah's variety of extensions dished out over the past 24 hours, and Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of history.

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