Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Jim Rutherford to Step Down in Vancouver
Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa off the top to chat about the Maple Leafs winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. They dive into Toronto's options with the first overall pick, Canucks President Jim Rutherford's announcement that he will step down following the draft, and Nashville's patient approach to their front office search. Friedge also details the atmosphere in Buffalo ahead of their second round series, Sam Carrick's status for Game 1, the decision ahead for Minnesota in goal, and the ongoing coaching search in Los…
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