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The Jeff Marek Show

The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Nylander’s Bold Bet Pays Off

The Jeff Marek Show

Sportsnet

Sports, Flames, Canucks, Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Stanley Cup, Nhl, Oilers, Jets, Senators, Hockey

4.4887 Ratings

🗓️ 8 January 2024

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Jeff kicks off the show with Elliotte Friedman as they break down the breaking news surrounding the Maple Leafs locking up William Nylander to the biggest contract in franchise history. They discuss what the negotiation process between the two parties was like, how he bet on himself in a contract year, the plan ahead for Mitch Marner and John Tavares, and more! Later, the pair weigh in on the Flames' plans with pending UFA Noah Hanifin, Senators GM Steve Staios being active on the phones as Shane Pinto’s return nears, and what Ottawa might be looking for in return. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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0:00.0

This is the Jeff Merrick Show on the Sports Net Radio Network.

0:10.0

It is the biggest contract in the history of the

0:12.0

Toronto Police and it has been a 10 year soap opera

0:15.7

from William Nelander, who was drafted in 2014.

0:20.0

That was the Philadelphia draft.

0:21.6

Our necklad goes first overall. It has been an interesting

0:26.1

let's just say 10 years for the Neelander camp and this organization and it culminates today with an eight-year

0:34.6

contract with 92 million dollars the A. A. V. 11.5. No hometown discount. But you can make the argument that his last contract was very much a deep hometown discount.

0:48.8

Welcome to the program, Merrick Show here across the SportsNet, radio Network, Samuel Cast on Sports Net

0:53.4

316, wherever you get your podcast. There's going to be a lot about

0:56.5

William Neelander and the new deal here coming up on the program.

0:59.8

Elliot's going to stop by Elliot's been on this story from day one, as you all know. So Elliot drops by here in a couple of moments.

1:06.4

Bottom of the hour will shift focus and talk about the Calgary Flames. Tough on yesterday,

1:11.6

losing to the Chicago Blackhawks, a team that had more money off the

1:16.4

team that has more money off the ice than they have on the ice, including Connor

1:21.6

Bedard, more on him coming up in a couple of moments and the

1:24.3

Calgary flames head back home on the wrong side of 500.

1:28.9

Colby Armstrong will stop by we'll talk about Rogers Monday night hockey and intriguing one this evening

1:34.6

Aaron Ambrose were crossing our fingers to get Ambrose on from pwhwh, Montreal and Luke Fox

1:41.8

We'll stop by as well. We'll see where we can squeeze Luke in

1:46.3

covers of Maple Leaves for SportsNet and SportsNet. C. A would imagine

1:50.4

there'll be some type of Brad True Living Presser or comments made by Brad True Living today.

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