The Latest with Elliotte Friedman: Samsonov’s Bounce Back + Parise Set to Debut with Colorado

Jeff and Elliotte kick things off discussing who emerged from All-Star Weekend as the biggest star. The pair examine the new-look NHL skills competition, which players did themselves the biggest favours, and the goaltending during the All-Star Game itself. Later, they discuss Matt Barzal’s growth and potential role with Team Canada, Ilya Samsonov’s play before the break, Patrick Roy’s early impact on Long Island, and Zach Parise's pending debut with the Avalanche tonight. Jeff and Elliotte conclude with thoughts on Yegor Sharangovich’s rising importance, Andrei Kuzmenko's future in Calgary, and the Maple Leafs' interest in Chris Tanev. 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.