Elliotte Friedman gone from FAN960?

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@hope_smoke was another but deleted his account.

[PeteMoss]

Originally Posted by smiggy77

The point Boomer relayed though was that his entire career depends on the connections he has made and for one of them to come to him and question his credibility, Friedman has to dig up through the interviews and pull the original one out and show it to them to negate any doubts. It's a lot of work and when your entire job is based on your credibility and trust, it makes sense.

I hate the situation and I hate that they were able to isolate it to Calgary interviews, but I get it.

I'm sure that's his excuse, but he's full of it. Insiders manage to go on the radio in all sports all over North America but somehow this one guy on the Calgary radio station is having his relationships ruined.

He just doesn't want to do it. Which is fine. Let's not pretend that people who listen to the Calgary radio station act any differently than every other radio station in the world.

[JiriHrdina]

I disagree. Friedman is one of the most credible insiders. He actually has contacts - and has to protect them. Bobby Mac is the same way.
If he has traced this issue to some listeners in Calgary - that sucks - but I understand why he would have to walk away.

[JiriHrdina]

From his latest 30 thoughts, which has a ton of great stuff in it about the draft and recent trades. But on this specific topic:

This is a one-time only rant from me in this column, but here it is: My days of doing this stuff are over, except for what I’m contractually-obligated to do. Content aggregators have ruined it for everyone. Few stories get broken on radio because it’s just not set up for that as easily as Twitter or TV or our company websites. We go on radio to have a conversation, to expand on a story, to shoot the breeze, to talk like we would over beers at a bar. It’s spit-balling. But, these content thieves turn it into hard news, which it isn’t. It’s ridiculous and not worth the aggravation.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/3...eal-make-deal/

[The Yen Man]

That's too bad. Always found Freidge's spots on the Fan the best segments to listen to. Probably getting some heat from his NHL contacts that people are quoting him on rumours when he's really just spitballing with Boomer and the gang.

[AC]

What content thieves is he talking about exactly?

I'm not sure I understand what actually happened.

[jschick88]

Originally Posted by AC

What content thieves is he talking about exactly?

I'm not sure I understand what actually happened.

This guy is one of them.
https://twitter.com/NicholsOnHockey

Another was Hope_Smoke but he deleted his twitter handle a few weeks ago.

[calgaryblood]

That sucks. He's one of the only guys worth listening to on the fan960.

[sureLoss]

I respect Friedman, but this is partially his fault.

If he actually prepared for these radio segments instead of doing them as an after thought while he was running errands, he probably wouldn't say things that could be misconstrued as actual rumors instead of conjecture. Or how about just not go there.

The TSN insider guys do radio segments every weekday and the same content aggregators transcribe their sessions, but none of them have gotten into the trouble Friedman has.

[Southside]

It's ridiculous snd Sportsnet take note... McKenzie and Dreger do hits on TSN radio. You've all but destroyed the television deal and now you're sacrificing radio.

[calgaryblood]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

I respect Friedman, but this is partially his fault.

If he actually prepared for these radio segments instead of doing them as an after thought while he was running errands, he probably wouldn't say things that could be misconstrued as actual rumors instead of conjecture. Or how about just not go there.

The TSN insider guys do radio segments every weekday and the same content aggregators transcribe their sessions, but none of them have gotten into the trouble Friedman has.

Do the TSN guys get paid to be on the radio? Pretty sure they do and Friedman doesn't so that could have something to do with him not being prepared. Which is probably why he wants to quit doing them instead of spending a lot of time on something he doesn't get paid for and then get into trouble to top it all off.

[Vinny01]

Friedman should be fired if he is not going to do his job. Lavoie sucks, Johnson is mediocre. Sportsnet needs to get a new insider or two.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Vinny01

Friedman should be fired if he is not going to do his job. Lavoie sucks, Johnson is mediocre. Sportsnet needs to get a new insider or two.

Is not his job. So much butthurt around here

[Southside]

I listen to 960 so I'm entitled to my butthurt opinion on the station. Their appeal drops significantly without Friedman hits. They really miss Warrener too.

[Street Pharmacist]

Nobody wants to hear Friedman do the soundbites that Dreger and McKenzie do. The great thing about Friedman's spots was the unscripted nature and juicy off the cuff stuff. Dreger and McKenzie go on and say the same stuff they say on TV almost word for word. Friedman doesn't want to do it and doesn't have to do it. So I'm not sure why people feel they're entitled to it

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Do the TSN guys get paid to be on the radio? Pretty sure they do and Friedman doesn't so that could have something to do with him not being prepared. Which is probably why he wants to quit doing them instead of spending a lot of time on something he doesn't get paid for and then get into trouble to top it all off.

It is not even that hard to prepare.

All he has to do is e-mail a brief list of topics he has information on and wants to discuss to the radio host ahead of time, just talk to the points you know you have sources/inside information on.

Don't discuss anything topics you aren't ready for and if they do come up brush them off as quickly as you can and don't give up anything too controversial, unless it is sourced.

If he can't bother to do that, than yes he shouldn't be on radio doing insider segments.

[Southside]

Entitled or not, I choose where to put the dial. My message is really more directed at Kirch than you.

[Cecil Terwilliger]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Nobody wants to hear Friedman do the soundbites that Dreger and McKenzie do. The great thing about Friedman's spots was the unscripted nature and juicy off the cuff stuff. Dreger and McKenzie go on and say the same stuff they say on TV almost word for word. Friedman doesn't want to do it and doesn't have to do it. So I'm not sure why people feel they're entitled to it

Who said they were entitled to it?

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by Street Pharmacist

Is not his job. So much butthurt around here

What is his job? The guy is supposed to be a league "insider" and is supposed to report on rumors he hears around the league. what value is he bringing if he doesn't do this? FAN960 is Rogers property and they should have their top insiders providing listeners with rumors and discussion around the league n

[Vinny01]

Originally Posted by calgaryblood

Do the TSN guys get paid to be on the radio? Pretty sure they do and Friedman doesn't so that could have something to do with him not being prepared. Which is probably why he wants to quit doing them instead of spending a lot of time on something he doesn't get paid for and then get into trouble to top it all off.

Well Sportsnet should work these segments into his contract which could be the case. If they are paying you to be an insider then report news and rumors on Sportsnet radio