In this episode of The People's Show, Elliotte Friedman discusses the quieter-than-expected start to NHL free agency, suggesting the league's crackdown on tampering played a role, and highlighting how player sentiment can unexpectedly shift, as seen with Brock Boeser's decision to re-sign with Vancouver despite trade rumors. Friedman details how multiple teams pursued Boeser, but his strong desire to stay in Vancouver ultimately shaped his decision. The conversation also touches on Nikolaj Ehlers' pending free agency, with Carolina, Washington, and Utah among the potential suitors, and the surprising lack of teams actively trying to get worse (besides Pittsburgh).

This podcast is produced by Arash Memarzadeh and Elan Chark.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.