Luck, Leverage, and What Comes Next
5/6/20261 hr 5 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by reacting to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery with only 8.5% odds. They also talk about the San Jose Sharks winning 2nd overall and their outlook after moving up in the draft (12:11). They also talk about Vancouver moving down two spots and Jim Rutherford announcing he will step aside after their incoming GM hire (14:38). The guys circle back to Toronto to discuss the aftermath of the Chayka/Sundin introductory press conference (22:40). Elliotte adds notes on Seattle's and Florida's picks being in play and a possible extension for Hedman in Tampa Bay (33:00). The Final Thought focuses on Game 2 between the Avalanche and Wild (37:10).
In this second segment, Kyle and Elliotte react to Monday night's action between the Flyers and Hurricanes (44:26), and the Ducks and Golden Knights (49:54).
In the final segment the guys look ahead to Habs-Sabres (56:02).
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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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First 90 secondsKyle Bukauskas· Host0:01
Something we look forward to every year, along with playoff season of course, is wedding season. When we got married out in Canmore, we found some spacious homes through Guest Favorites, which are the most loved and highest rated homes on Airbnb. Members of the bridal party were able to stay together the night before the big day and get ready together on the morning of. A major bonus was the fully equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing breakfast and morning coffees to get us fueled for the big day ahead. Airbnb also came in super handy when my cousin got married in Parksville. Instead of trying to find hotel rooms to fit all the relatives, we found a charming and cozy waterside home that was big enough so everyone had their own space, and so that we could all comfortably fit into the living room and unwind a little bit during the festivities. Wedding season, just like playoff season, is a beautiful time of year. Our decision to book a home on Airbnb definitely allowed us to make the most of the season and have an easier travel experience.
Elliotte Friedman· Host1:02
[clapping] Who gets the first pick of the draft?
Speaker 2· Soundbite1:07
Draw. 12.
Elliotte Friedman· Host1:10
Wow.
Speaker 2· Soundbite1:11
The number 12.
Elliotte Friedman· Host1:12
The number 12. The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the NHL Draft Lottery, and Matt Sundin is smiling ear to ear. One day after the official announcement, it appears. But now to