Sportsnet: Elliotte Friedman on Tuesday’s The Jeff Marek Show: Third Frame Frenzy episode on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Luke Schenn.
** NHLRumors.com transcription
“… The factor additionally to Jeff, and also you had been speaking about this the opposite day. Hockey is so expert now, the sport has modified a lot, that I believe it truly makes gamers like Trouba and Schenn extra harmful.
I’m not as loopy in regards to the behind-the-net play (Schenn’s hit on Jauraj Slafkovsky) however I understand that not all people hits like individuals use to however there are some guys who’re nonetheless on the market.
We we’re speaking this week on the podcast about Luke Schenn’s worth, that’s why there’s going to be a number of, what number of cellphone calls do you assume Jim Rutherford‘s going to get about Luke Schenn right now?
Marek: “I do know contemplating what number of groups Luke Schenn has performed for and successes that he’s had. Let’s not overlook it’s not as if this man is 25 years previous anymore.
They resolve to maneuver Luke Schenn, they’re going to get lots, however they’re additionally going to lose lots in the event that they resolve to maneuver Luke Schenn. You know what I imply.
He’s actually grow to be, he’s stayed on this league lengthy sufficient that, that’s now, the way in which that he performs, is now valued and treasured by each single group within the NHL. To me the Luke Schenn profession arc, and when he’s valued and when he’s not and when there’s a premium on how he performs. Right now, to that time, there’s solely a handful of fellows that do this.
And who desires guys that do this? Elliotte, all people.”
Friedman: “Everybody does. Everybody who is trying to win a Stanley Cup does. Absolutely. Everybody is.”
Marek: “And it’s fairly apparent he’s one in every of Boudreau’s favorites too.
Friedman: “What’s not to like? Nothing.”