In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman offer a surprise mid-summer check-in across the NHL. They begin with big-name 2026 UFAs, including McDavid and Kaprizov, and discuss how these players could influence the rest of the UFA/RFA class.
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0:00 – Big-name 2026 UFAs, including McDavid and Kaprizov.
15:00 – Elliotte shares notes on the Winnipeg Jets.
20:57 – The NHL’s decision to retain the decentralized draft format.
24.27 – A discussion of Roger McQueen’s commitment to Providence in the NCAA.
30:19 – Pittsburgh and the possibility of Nick Robertson landing there.
34:12 – Matthew Tkachuk’s path to returning next season.
38:07 – Team Canada’s orientation camp ahead of Milan 2026.
41:48 – The Final Thought revolves around a long-standing listener question that finally has an answer.
45:46 – Kyle and Elliotte are joined by Nashville Predator Spencer Stastney.
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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.
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.
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15 Comments
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Friedman
Bring back Jeff Marek!!!
The only thing tht will happen to the chl is it will be younger and more American/foreign. Hence the worry from the ushl. American players played in ushl bcuz of the ncaa, now there is no reason. The ushl, will probably start bringing in more foreign players to replace the American n Canadians who go to chl
So if the big ticket players are all going to be hitting NCAA, they need to fix the college FA system. Can’t have 1st rounders refusing to play for the teams that draft them
"In the Mood for Love" – is CHINESE film.
What's with golf obsession? ⛳️
Oh man its like Christmas!!! Good to hear you boys!!!
Rooting for Statsney going forward. Great interview
Barf
Sportsnet raised their rates to stream NHL games. Lost a customer here, not that anyone in the company cares
loving this interview with Spencer Stastney
Remember, GOLF is Flog spelled backwards. (Who says the Scots don't have a sense of humor?) 😉
Holdovers was very solid
Amazing interview. It's hard not to cheer for Spencer after that interview. I wish him the best of luck except when the preds play the Leafs 😉