RUMOR | Elliotte Friedman Could Be Headed to Amazon

Charles-Alexis Brisebois
RUMOR | Elliotte Friedman Could Be Headed to Amazon
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Could Elliotte Friedman work anywhere other than Sportsnet?

The question has been raised ever since Jonah Sigel, a Toronto media figure who works for the Toronto Sun, among other outlets, suggested that it was a possibility.

And since then, it's been the talk of the town.

Basically, the reporter said that Ron Maclean would be back on the air Saturday nights (barring any unforeseen circumstances) for Rogers, but that nothing had been confirmed for Elliotte Friedman and Kevin Bieska.

Check out the replies to his tweet: there's some dissatisfaction in the air.

Friedman and Bieska, according to Sigel, might end up working at Amazon, but keep in mind that nothing is set in stone right now.

It's important to remember that all these negotiations are taking place on the heels of the NHL's new TV deal in Canada coming into effect.

Could Friedman continue to work with Sportsnet and be on the air with Amazon at the same time? The question naturally arises.

After all, yesterday he released a podcast (“32 Thoughts”) on Sportsnet's platforms.

That said, it's also worth noting that Friedman, who usually shares his podcasts on his X account, didn't do so yesterday. Is that just a coincidence?

I have my doubts, let's just say.

Something is clearly going on with Friedman, who could (from what we're seeing) be the next victim of major on-air changes in English-speaking Canada.

We'll see in due time.

It's worth noting, however, that no matter where he ends up, Elliotte Friedman will be heard. He's one of the most credible sources in the world of hockey, and people love him.

If he continues to host a podcast, hockey fans will continue to listen to him… and his tweets will continue to be taken seriously, no matter who he works for.


In a Nutshell

– Note.

– Will he be traded?

– Interesting.

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