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In this 32 Thoughts episode, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dissect the ongoing Mitch Marner trade discussions involving Vegas and Toronto, alongside the significant Noah Dobson and John Gibson trades that shaped draft weekend. They analyze the deals that transpired, including extensions for Sam Bennett and John Tavares, as well as potential moves like Brock Boeser joining the Oilers. The hosts also touch on anticipated activity that didn't materialize, such as Utah's involvement and the Crosby speculation, while highlighting the trend of defensemen being drafted. The episode concludes with a Final Thought on the new decentralized draft format and a deep dive into the newly ratified CBA.

32 Thoughts: The Podcast

June 29, 20251h 18m

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Show Notes

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the Marner-Vegas-Toronto situation as more news unravels over draft weekend. They discuss the Noah Dobson trade and a massive weekend for the New York Islanders (13:20). Kyle and Elliotte also talk about the John Gibson trade (22:19). Elliotte addresses the activity that didn't materialize over draft weekend, including Utah's involvement, the Crosby speculation, and Rasmus Andersson's future (28:24). They explore what did get done, such as Sam Bennett's and John Tavares's extensions, plus Evan Bouchard being close to one (33:37). Elliotte also discusses the potential of Brock Boeser landing with the Oilers (39:33) and the theme of defensemen being selected over the weekend (40:15). The Final Thought focuses on the new decentralized draft format (42:11).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your texts and voicemail submissions through the Thought Line (53:20).

In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte discuss the biggest topics included in the newly ratified CBA (1:04:18).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

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

Topics

new york islandersnhl draftnoah dobson tradejohn tavares extensionjohn gibson tradenhl draft weekendsam bennett extensionevan bouchardvegas golden knightstoronto maple leafsmitch marnernhl cba