from Sportsnet,

On the most recent 31 Thoughts Podcast, Jeff Marek asked Elliotte Friedman for the latest on a variety of UFAs. Here’s what we learned.

JORDAN EBERLE

EF: “I don’t know what to make of it to be perfectly honest. I’ve had some people tell me the Islanders aren’t bringing him back, I’ve had other people tell me don’t assume that, conversations are still going on. I really like the way Eberle played in the playoffs. I thought he played really hard, some of the best hockey I’ve ever seen him play. But as with most things Islanders, you don’t know what to predict when it comes to his future.”

MATT DUCHENE

EF: “I think the most likely destinations are Nashville and Montreal. Not to say that something else can’t happen here and there. But when I look at Duchene, I think those are the two. He’s always wanted to play for Nashville, we all know that. And on the other side, I think Montreal’s got cap room and I think they’re interested. But I’ve said this many times: Until Nashville’s out of the picture, I always assume they’re very much in the picture when it comes to him.”

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