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Daniel Friedman

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Former columnist/hot-take artist (@SINow, @WFAN660) and @StanFischler protégé. Hockey enjoyer. I don’t know why he’s in the lineup tonight.
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2013 NHL Season Preview

2013 NHL Season Preview

Bleacher Report — Well folks, we survived. It took several months and game cancellations, but the NHL and NHLPA eventually shook hands on a new CBA. Hockey is back and, hopefully, we'll get to see some great action in this 48-game lockout-shortened season...
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New York Islanders: Growing Up Right Before Our Eyes

New York Islanders: Growing Up Right Before Our Eyes

Bleacher Report — Justin K. Aller/Getty Images I know what you're thinking: We've seen this before. Trust me, you haven't. Even if you think you have, you haven't. Since the rebuild began, there have been five editions of the New York Islanders. This year's squad represents the sixth, and they're easily the best one yet.
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NHL Lockout: Trying to Make Sense of Nonsense

NHL Lockout: Trying to Make Sense of Nonsense

Bleacher Report — Bruce Bennett/Getty Images For hockey fans, the past 72 hours have been nothing short of nerve-wracking. On Tuesday, NHLPA player representatives and "moderate" team owners congregated in a Manhattan Westin and entered an intense series of negotiations without union leader Donald Fehr or NHL commissioner Gary Bettman present.
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Hello Brooklyn: New York Islanders Announce Move to Barclays Center

Hello Brooklyn: New York Islanders Announce Move to Barclays Center

Bleacher Report — Bruce Bennett/Getty Images New York Islanders owner Charles Wang announced this afternoon that the franchise has reached a 25-year agreement to play at the Barclays Center, starting with the commencement of the 2015-2016 NHL regular season.
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NHL CBA Talks: In Battle of Rich vs. Richer, NHLPA's Been Better Soldier

NHL CBA Talks: In Battle of Rich vs. Richer, NHLPA's Been Better Soldier

Bleacher Report — Not to sound cliche, but folks, we're coming down to the wire. The September 15 deadline set by commissioner Gary Bettman is under 60 hours away, and if a new collective-bargaining agreement is not reached by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday night, an official lockout will go into effect.
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NHL CBA Negotiations: Why Gary Bettman Isn't to Blame

NHL CBA Negotiations: Why Gary Bettman Isn't to Blame

Bleacher Report — Though I'm sure most of you won't bother reading the rest of this article and will immediately direct your attention to the comments below, I'm going to fill this space with writing, just in case anyone's willing to hear me out...
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NHL Offseason: New Faces in New Places

NHL Offseason: New Faces in New Places

Bleacher Report — Winds of change are constantly sweeping across the National Hockey League, especially during the offseason. In the days of summer, hockey players are drafted, signed, shopped around, traded away, bought-out or, if they're lucky enough, left alone...
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NHL Draft 2012: Predicting the 1st Round

NHL Draft 2012: Predicting the 1st Round

Bleacher Report — With the 2012 NHL Entry Draft looming, the GMs and scouting staffs for all 30 franchises are in scramble mode. The draft is always a crapshoot, but a little homework can go a long way towards improving one's chances of success...
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2012 NHL Playoffs: Friedman's Five, Quarterfinals Edition

2012 NHL Playoffs: Friedman's Five, Quarterfinals Edition

Bleacher Report — The 2011 Stanley Cup Finals produced many exciting moments and some of the finest hockey we'd seen in quite some time. I wouldn't say this year's first round was as good as its predecessor, but there's been plenty to talk about nonetheless...
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NY Islanders 2011-12 Season in Review: The Bright Spots

NY Islanders 2011-12 Season in Review: The Bright Spots

Bleacher Report — New York Islanders Daniel Friedman @DFriedmanNHL Twitter Logo Correspondent I This past season may not have seemed like an improvement for the New York Islanders, but in quite a number of ways, it really was. Let's put things in perspective: this team was eliminated from playoff contention fairly early last year, but they stayed alive until the final month of this past regular season.
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