Kings re-acquire Eli Friedman in trade

The Kings are thrilled to announce the re-acquisition of Eli Friedman in a trade with the Sherwood Park Crusaders. Going to the Crusaders is the BCHL playing rights of Eron Mitchell and Future considerations.

Friedman was initially dealt to Sherwood Park in the offseason for Chris Battaini, and now with Freidman back in the fold it will solidify the top six with Battaini and Friedman expected to center the top two lines.

This will be the third season for the Yale committed forward in Powell River. His first year was cut short playing in just 5 games before suffering a season ending injury. He returned in February last season going over 400 days between games and scored in his first game back. Overall in 20 games during the 25-26 campaign Friedman score 5 times and collected 9 assists.