2026-05-07
GRIFFINS STANDOUTS, DRAFT LOTTERY PAIN, & PWHL DETROIT! - Winged Wheel Podcast - May 7th, 2026 -
Hockeytown is growing beyond the Detroit Red Wings! This podcast covers the Griffins' Calder Cup push, PWHL Detroit's arrival at Little Caesars Arena, the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery, and a deep look at Red Wings prospects pushing for roster spots. (0:00) Intro - PWHL Detroit Coming to LCA Hockeytown is officially getting a Professional Women's Hockey League team this upcoming season! (5:00) Griffins Take 2-1 Series Lead - Johansson, MBN, and Mazur Standouts Carter Mazur's two goals lead Dan Watson's group past Manitoba, with Michael Postava strong in net and the Griffins holding their opponent to one of the lowest shot totals in a Calder Cup playoff game since 2009. Anton Johansson looks every bit the prospect Detroit drafted, while Michael Brandsegg-Nygard's physical, wrecking-ball game cements him as a near-lock for next year's Red Wings lineup. Also, why this summer is everything for Carter Mazur's body and his case to crack Todd McLellan's roster. (18:40) Grif
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Should the Vancouver Canucks Draft Caleb Malhotra 3rd Overall? -
"Malhotra was on another planet throughout the [OHL] playoffs" Steven Ellis on the projected number one centre in the 2026 NHL entry draft, Caleb Malhotra & if he's a fit in Vancouver. Presented by @FanDuelCanada Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x
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Post-Draft Lottery Drama: SJ & CHI Trading Top-5 Picks? | DFO Rundown Insider Edition -
NHL offseason chaos is already underway Irfaan Gaffar and David Pagnotta break down the Maple Leafs landing the 1st overall pick and what it means for Toronto’s future, including the possibility of adding Gavin McKenna and reshaping the roster around Auston Matthews. The guys also dive into the Canucks’ GM search, why Pierre Dorion created such a strong reaction in Vancouver, and which candidates are still firmly in the mix. They also explore whether the San Jose Sharks could trade the 2nd overall pick, which teams are aggressively looking to move up in the draft, and why clubs like Chicago, Seattle, Utah, and Calgary could be major players this summer. Plus, the latest on Alex Tuch’s future in Buffalo and the rising price tag for elite talent. 🔥 WHAT WE COVER 🏒 Leafs win the lottery & what Gavin McKenna could mean for Toronto 📈 John Chayka & Mats Sundin begin reshaping the Maple Leafs 👀 Canucks GM search updates & Pierre Dorion reaction 🧠 Vancouver’s front office overhaul and rebui
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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Need to Convince Auston Matthews to Stay -
Auston Matthews Has to Be Sold on Staying in Toronto Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet joined Gord Stellick and Scott Laughlin on Sirius XM NHL Network Radio on Wednesday morning and was asked about Auston Matthews future with the Toronto Maple Leafs and have things changed with the organization getting the first overall pick in 2026. […]
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Weighing The Toronto Maple Leafs' Draft Options Between Gavin McKenna And Ivar Stenberg -
The Toronto Maple Leafs must weigh the pros and cons of drafting Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg first overall. They each have the edge in different areas. One fits the status quo more, while the other could change Toronto's philosophy.
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Will winning the lottery give Leafs smaller window back into contention? -
NHL analyst James Mirtle joins JD Bunkis to discuss why Maple Leafs and fans would need to be patient with Gavin McKenna if they took him first overall, and why just by winning the draft lottery doesn’t mean they’d go back to contending right away.
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Is Leo Carlsson this Generations Anze Kopitar? -
I’ve watched Leo Carlsson a lot. Man, does that guy remind me of Anze Kopitar.” Alec Martinez with some high praise for Leo Carlsson, who’s becoming a superstar in the NHL. Presented by @ProrasoUSA #ShaveLikeAPro Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https:/
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Maple Leafs’ Joseph Woll to join United States for 2026 IIHF World Championship -
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will join the United States for the 2026 IIHF World Championship. USA Hockey announced the preliminary roster on Thursday, where Woll is one of three goaltenders, along with Devin Cooley and Drew Commesso. Woll was previously non-committal, when asked if he’d join the United States for the World Championship,…
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Controversy around Maple Leafs proves New Jersey Devils dodged a bullet with John Chayka -
The New Jersey Devils were wise to choose Sunny Mehta over new Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka and the controversy that follows him.
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Jääkiekkoselostaja Antti Mäkiseltä rajua epäilyä NHL:n varauslotosta -
Viaplayn jääkiekkoselostaja Antti Mäkinen täräyttää Atleetin haastattelussa, että Toronto Maple Leafsin arpaonnessa NHL:n ykkösvarausoikeuteen on paljon spekuloitavaa. Toronto uusi juuri seurajohtoaan. Kritiikkiä on tullut tästä paljon. Mutta sitten Torontolla kävikin tuuri, kun se sai arvonnassa ykkösvarausoikeuden. Toronto varaa kesäkuussa joko Gavin McKennan tai Ivar Stenbergin. – Kuinka sopivaa. John Chayka–Mats Sundin -kohu on Torontossa juuri […]
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David Carle compares Gavin McKenna to Nikita Kucherov: Leafs Morning Take -
The city of Toronto is still buzzing after the Leafs defied odds to win the NHL draft lottery on Tuesday night and land the No. 1 pick next month in Buffalo. That’s where the conversation started on the Thursday edition of Leafs Morning Take as NHL Insider David Pagnotta filled in for Jay Rosehill once…
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Maple Leafs Selecting McKenna First Overall Is Obvious Choice, But Don’t Count Out Stenberg -
Coming into the NHL Draft Lottery, many were just hoping that the Toronto Maple Leafs would find the luck needed to retain their first-round pick by staying at fifth overall.…
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Jonas Andersson reagerar på Torontos vinst i draftlotteriet -
Mot oddsen vann Toronto Maple Leafs NHL:s draftlotteri. Därmed får klubben välja spelare först av alla i denna sommars draft – där Gavin McKenna och Ivar Stenberg ses som de största talangerna. – Det finns ett ”men”, säger SVT:s expert Jonas Andersson om vem han tror Toronto väljer.
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Should Montreal Change Up Their Top Line? -
"Montreal's top line needs to be scrambled" Marco D'Amico thinks that Montreal should split up Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky. Presented by @ProrasoUSA #ShaveLikeAPro Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Facebook: https://w
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Ducks Even Series, Sabres Take Game 1, & Gavin McKenna ft. Pat Brisson & Greg Wyshynski | The Sheet -
Jeff Marek is joined by Greg Wyshynski for another MvsW on The Sheet to break down everything unfolding in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The guys dive into the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche jumping out to 2-0 series leads, the Buffalo Sabres taking Game 1 over the Montreal Canadiens, and the Anaheim Ducks evening their series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Greg also shares his firsthand experience from Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery, offering insight into the buzz around the league. Later, CAA NHL player agent Pat Brisson joins the show to discuss top prospect Gavin McKenna, the fallout from the lottery, and what to expect at the upcoming NHL Draft, while also pulling back the curtain on the evolving landscape of the NHL agent world. Subscribe for more NHL coverage, playoff breakdowns, and insider analysis. #TheSheet #NHL #StanleyCupPlayoffs #Hockey #JeffMarek #GregWyshynski #GavinMcKenna #NHLDraft #HockeyTalk SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼 Fan Duel:
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Winner-takes-all Game 5 required after Toronto Marlies fall flat in shutout loss to Laval -
“They flipped the script on us. They’re a really good team. The close-out one is the hardest. They got to their game early and got that early goal. They got some life. We never recovered from that. We just seemed flat. I’ll look into a couple of things, but we didn’t have our energy… We […] The post Winner-takes-all Game 5 required after Toronto Marlies fall flat in shutout loss to Laval appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove.
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SIMMONS: How Leafs captain Auston Matthews can determine coach Craig Berube’s future -
Everything about the Maple Leafs future revolves around captain Auston Matthews.
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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Matthews, McKenna, Leach & Keller -
The mood around the Toronto Maple Leafs feels completely different from what it did even a few days ago. Hockey is strange that way. One bounce, one draft lottery, one…
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Maple Leafs Draft Lottery win changes Blackhawks' offseason landscape -
Maple Leafs Draft Lottery win changes Blackhawks' offseason landscape
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Auston Matthews reportedly expected to need further convincing from Maple Leafs to stay next season despite draft lottery win -
The Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and will select first overall in this upcoming June’s draft. However, that stroke of pure luck isn’t going to immediately smooth over the club’s current biggest question mark: the status of captain Auston Matthews. Matthews has made it clear that he is unsure if he
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Steve Simmons believes Toronto’s lottery win presents Maple Leafs with options -
The Toronto Maple Leafs have had a whirlwind of a week. Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment President and CEO Keith Pelley introduced John Chayka and Mats Sundin as the new leadership group on Monday. On Tuesday, the Maple Leafs won the NHL Draft Lottery, giving them the first selection in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft,…
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Real Kyper & Bourne | May 7, 2026 -
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee talk all things Maple Leafs and the NHL! ---------------------------------------------- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca - Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca - More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet https://www.instagram.com/sportsnet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnet ---------------------------------------------- Real Kyper & Bourne | May 7, 2026 #NHL #Hockey #Podcast #Leafs
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Gavin McKenna’s junior coach believes he can ‘thrive’ in Toronto -
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Penguins Sign Connor Dewar To Two-Year Extension -
The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting a head start on returning some of their depth players from this past season. According to a team announcement, the Penguins have signed forward Connor Dewar to a two-year, $4.5MM ($2.25MM AAV) extension. There’s little argument that he doesn’t deserve the raise. Pittsburgh acquired Dewar from the Toronto Maple Leafs […]
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5 Maple Leafs trade candidates as management prepares for offseason changes -
John Chayka and Mats Sundin were brought on board to reroute the Toronto Maple Leafs into a better direction, and it’s going to take significant roster changes to make that happen. The offseason retool is coming, Chayka has confirmed in his early days on the job that he won’t be afraid to make bold moves,…
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Väite siirtomarkkinoilta: Edmonton Oilers kaupittelee Darnell Nursea – tässäkö tuleva seura? -
Edmonton Oilersin toimistolla valmistellaan isoja peliliikkeitä joukkueen kurssin kääntämiseksi pettymykseen päättyneen NHL-kauden jälkeen. The Fourth Period -sivuston toimittaja David Pagnottan mukaan Oilers teki NHL:n siirtotakarajalla kaikkens
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Shane Doan Will Be Leaving the Maple Leafs -
If you’ve followed his story long enough, you start to wonder if the hockey gods are just messing with Shane Doan at this point. The former Phoenix Coyotes captain was…
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Thursday Morning Bag Skate 5-7-26 -
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS What recent NHL history says about the Blackhawks’ options with the No. 4 pick (SCH) Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick (SCH) Musings on Madison, Episode 210 — A deflating draft lottery (SCH) Blackhawks drop two spots following draft lottery; will select No. 4 overall (SCH) (
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Sabres Take Game 1 & David Pagnotta Talks Leafs Summer Plans | Daily Faceoff Live -
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John Chayka says he has good relationships with other NHL GMs, not looking to make friends -
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka says he is in good standing with the other GMs in the NHL, but is focused more on doing what is best for his team. His hiring by the Leafs on Sunday as the 19th GM in franchise history received negative reviews from fans and media alike due to…
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Six critical steps on John Chayka’s Maple Leafs to-do list -
Now the work begins. Luke Fox offers up six big-picture boxes John Chayka and Mats Sundin must check off from this summer’s critical to-do list for the Maple Leafs.
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Blueshirt Bandwidth #83: LIVE from Rangers Lottery Miseryville -
The Rangers' draft lottery played out in the worst possible way, Toronto somehow won the right to draft Gavin McKenna, and Hartford fired its entire coaching staff. Eric and Joe sort through all of it—live—in Episode 83 of Blueshirt Bandwidth.
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Could the Maple Leafs’ Lottery Win Change Auston Matthews’ Future? -
Now that the Toronto Maple Leafs have won the first pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, their offseason plans are likely a lot different than they were a week…
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John Chayka Responds To Report Questioning Auston Matthews' Future With Maple Leafs -
The Athletic's Chris Johnston reported on Tuesday that Matthews is unsure if he'll return to the Maple Leafs in the fall.
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Maple Leafs' $104M Cap Strategy: Why Adding An Elite Player On A Rookie-Max Contract Is Toronto's Secret Weapon -
Winning the draft lottery hands the Maple Leafs something they haven't had in years: a franchise-calibre prospect on a bargain contract, freeing the organization to spend its newfound cap room on the veteran pieces that can make contention happen now, should they go that route.
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What’s next for Bruins after missing out on Maple Leafs pick -
What’s next for Bruins after missing out on Maple Leafs pick
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Maple Leafs’ $104M Cap Strategy: Why Adding An Elite Player On A Rookie-Max Contract Is Toronto’s Secret Weapon -
Winning the draft lottery hands the Maple Leafs something they haven't had in years: a franchise-calibre prospect on a bargain contract, freeing the organization to spend its newfound cap room on the veteran pieces that can make contention happen now, should they go that route.
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Chayka-Sundin era starts with a draft lottery miracle – MLHS Podcast Ep. 119 -
In the latest MLHS Podcast, Nick Ashbourne, Anthony Petrielli, and (for the first half) Alec Brownscombe discuss the Maple Leafs’ lottery windfall, what it changes for the Leafs moving forward, the player debate at #1 overall, the hiring of John Chayka and Mats Sundin, and much more. Episode Topics Initial reactions to the draft lottery […] The post Chayka-Sundin era starts with a draft lottery miracle – MLHS Podcast Ep. 119 appeared first on Maple Leafs Hotstove.
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An open letter to Maple Leafs management: Don’t overthink this one -
The unthinkable happened on May 5, 2026 for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. With the entire fanbase sitting in front of their TVs on a wing and a prayer for the NHL Draft Lottery, clinging to hope that the Leafs would keep their first-round pick instead of handing the rival Boston Bruins a top prospect, luck…
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Regular-season games that changed the outcome of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery -
The Maple Leafs won the No. 1 pick with long-shot odds. With the full benefit of hindsight, some very specific games had their say.
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Maple Leafs Stanley Cup contender checklist: A draft lottery win changes everything -
The draft lottery has changed everything for the Maple Leafs. It’s a gift to a franchise that desperately needed one.
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Thursday's FTB: Now we wait -
No one is going to do anything for a while.
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The Maple Leafs got lucky at the draft lottery. But luck will only get them so far -
Winning the No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft is certainly a lucky bounce for new GM John Chayka, but he still needs to choose the right prospect, make the right trades and find the right signings.
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Thursday Habs Headlines: Round 2 hype, edge, and expectations -
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Looking at eight aspects of the game to see who has the advantage when the Canadiens take on the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2. [Journal de Montreal] According to experts, the Canadiens are going to be heading to the Eastern Conference Final. [Journal de Montreal] The Canadiens are ready to take on Buffalo and their “highly addictive” city vibe. [
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Who will Maple Leafs take No. 1? -
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Mock 2026 Draft: McKenna to Maple Leafs
Cates to miss rest of Eastern 2nd Round for Flyers -
Smits, Stenberg debated for Sharks at No. 2; Reid could go to Blackhawks or RangersForward played 20:53 in Game 2 loss to Hurricanes; prospect Luchanko recalled from OHL
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No mucking around: Our mock draft top-10, leading off with the Maple Leafs -
BUFFALO — The Maple Leafs strutted out of the draft lottery on Tuesday night with the No. 1 pick overall, shocking many across the National Hockey League while leaving a feeling of dismay in several locales (hello, Vancouver).
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No mucking around: Our mock draft top-10, leading off with the Maple Leafs -
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Seven Prospects for Sharks To Consider at No. 2 -
It’s a whole new world for the San Jose Sharks at the 2026 draft. The Sharks were likely to come out of Tuesday’s draft lottery with the No. 9 pick. Instead, ping pong ball luck got them the No. 2. The Toronto Maple Leafs also moved up, winning the first-overall selection. So now, the 2026 […] The post Seven Prospects for Sharks To Consider at No. 2 appeared first on San Jose Hockey Now.
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Flyers Set to Benefit from Maple Leafs NHL Draft Lottery Win -
This Flyers trade keeps getting better.
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I Maple Leafs hanno vinto la lotteria del Draft e avranno la possibilità di selezionare McKenna -
TORONTO – I Toronto Maple Leafs hanno vinto la Draft Lottery e avranno dunque a disposizione la prima scelta assoluta al prossimo Draft, in programma il 26 e 27 giugno a Buffalo. La franchigia canadese partiva con l’8.5% di possibilità di ottenere la prima chiamata, dopo aver chiuso la regular season al 28esimo posto. Il […]
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Vēl pēdējā sezonas vilšanās: Bļugera "Canucks" drafta loterijā paliek ar "garu degunu" -
Aizvadītajā naktī Nacionālajā hokeja līgā (NHL) norisinājās drafta loterija, kur pie pirmās izvēles tika Toronto ″Maple Leafs″.
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Is Gavin McKenna the Playmaker that Auston Matthews Desperately Needs? -
"McKenna is the playmaker that Auston Matthews desperately needed" Steven Ellis on Gavin McKenna & if the Maple Leafs should draft him first overall. Presented by @FandDuelCanada Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https://x.com/DailyFaceoff 💻 Follow on Face
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NHL Notebook: Canadian GM’s react to Draft Lottery results as league announces salary cap for 2026-27 -
On Tuesday morning, Auston Matthews’ future in Toronto was reported as uncertain, and later that night, those may have been quelled. The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery had the Toronto Maple Leafs jump from fifth best odds, to the sweepstakes winners as they were awarded the first overall selection in this year’s draft. THE TORONTO MAPLE…
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Gavin McKenna is READY for the NHL! -
Gavin McKenna will be ready to help Toronto next season - w/Steven Ellis Presented by: bet365 (@bet365ca) http://bet365.ca | USE CODE: NATION #bet365 #GavinMcKenna #McKenna #Toronto #MapleLeafs #Leafs #NCAA
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3 thoughts on Canucks falling to 3rd overall in the 2026 NHL Draft -
After Tuesday night’s NHL Draft Lottery results, the Vancouver Canucks fell yet again and will be selecting third overall in the 2026 NHL Draft. Here are some of my quick thoughts on how the day went down. Toronto moving up Like, it just had to be the Toronto Maple Leafs that moved up to…
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JD Bunkis Podcast | May 7, 2026 -
JD Bunkis breaks down the biggest stories in sports every weekday morning. Airing live from 9-11 AM ET. --------------------------------------------- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca - Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca - More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet https://www.instagram.com/sportsnet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnet ---------------------------------------------- JD Bunkis Podcast | May 7, 2026 #Jays #Leafs #Podcast
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McKenna built to handle pressure of playing in Toronto -
Gavin McKenna would face immense scrutiny and pressure in Toronto, but his time at Penn State helped prepare him to handle it.
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The Maple Leafs' Sundin And Chayka Duo Might Work After All -
The Toronto Maple Leafs' new management duo of Mats Sundin and John Chayka each has their strengths and weaknesses. But there's a strategic balance that could pay off.
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Bruins roster reset: Free agents, draft picks and more entering offseason -
The Boston Bruins are headed in the right direction after a successful 2025-26 NHL season.They put together a 100-point regular season and returned to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was an impressive bounce back after the team finished the previous campaign with the league’s fifth-worst record. David Pastrnak tallied 100 points for the fourth straight season. Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha set career highs in goals. Jeremy Swayman was arguably the best goalie in the world and was named a Vezina Trophy finalist. Marco Sturm did a great job in his first season as an NHL head coach.But plenty of work remains. The Bruins are still not particularly close to being a
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The Maple Leafs have options with the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft. These are the prospects in play -
Who's a better fit, Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg? Does trading down make sense? Here are prospects at the top of the board you need to know.
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Should No. 1 pick have Maple Leafs thinking about life after Matthews? -
Real Kyper & Bourne discuss how the Toronto Maple Leafs’ draft lottery win changes their plans for the future, and how potentially picking up a star player in the draft could steer the team towards a future that doesn’t involve Auston Matthews.
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Bukala vouches for Stenberg at No. 1: ‘Harder out at hardest time of year’ -
Jason Bukala joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss why he prefers Ivar Stenberg as the Maple Leafs’ target at No. 1 overall, his impressive body of work overseas, and why it matters to Toronto that he’s a ‘harder out at the hardest time of the year’.
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Should Maple Leafs fans give John Chayka a Chance? -
"[John Chayka] is not in the old boys club, so I think that's threatening to people" Colby Cohen wants to give John Chayka a chance to prove himself as the Maple Leafs ' general manager. Presented by bet365 #bet365 Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter: https:
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Toronto Maple Leafs win Draft Lottery | May 6, 2026 -
5/6/2026 - Mike Rupp and E.J. Hradek discuss the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Draft Lottery, Steve Kouleas joins the show and more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRsrhXtzXmzYX_fiyNHHxbw?sub_confirmation=1 X: https://twitter.com/NHLNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NHLNetwork/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlnetwork
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Maple Leafs Front Office Gets TORN APART -
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Episode 46: Rangers Drop, Devils Big-Game Hunting | Tri-State Hockey Podcast -
Episode 46 of the Tri-State Hockey Podcast presented by bet365 is PACKED with NHL Draft Lottery reactions, Auston Matthews trade speculation, and offseason chaos around the New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Jonny Lazarus, Arthur Staple, and Mike Rupp break down the NHL’s revamped draft lottery process, debate whether the Leafs winning first overall will fuel conspiracy theories, and discuss what Toronto landing the top pick means for the future of Auston Matthews, John Chayka, and Mats Sundin. The crew also dives into the Rangers dropping to 5th overall, possible trade-up scenarios involving San Jose, why the Devils could be one of the NHL’s most aggressive teams this offseason under Sunny Mehta, and whether New Jersey could realistically pursue Auston Matthews. Plus, discussions on player development, the Rangers organizational changes, Islanders draft outlook, and more. Presented by bet365. Whatever the moment, it’s never ordinary. 0:0
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Flyers vs. Bruins: Who gets the Maple Leafs' next two first-round draft picks? -
The Maple Leafs' lottery win has muddied the waters on 2027 and 2028 first-round picks traded to Philadelphia and Boston.
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NHL Lottery RIGGED!?! -
The Leafs get the First Overall Pick in this years Draft lottery and with Biz hopping off the bandwagon, there's no better time for the city of toronto to celebrate. Listen to the PODCAST: https://pod.link/1112425552 Subscribe on YOUTUBE: https://barstool.link/3fdrjFv Follow us on TWITTER: www.twitter.com/spittinchiclets Follow us on INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/spittinchiclets For Spittin' Chiclets MERCH buy here: www.barstoolsports.com/chiclets Check out Barstool Sports for more: http://www.barstoolsports.com Follow Barstool Sports here: Facebook: https://facebook.com/barstoolsports Twitter: https://twitter.com/barstoolsports Instagram: http://instagram.com/barstoolsports
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Toronto Maple Leafs win the lottery for the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NHL Draft -
The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the lottery for the first pick in the NHL draft. The victory comes in the aftermath of hiring John Chayka as general manager.
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Maple Leafs hiring John Chayka as new GM is ‘like a nightmare’ from Shane Doan’s past -
Shane Doan gave everything to the Arizona Coyotes and yet he was kicked out by John Chayka. Now, his past has come back like a nightmare.
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Exploring additional options available to the Blackhawks with the No. 4 pick -
We’ve already looked into what has happened in the recent past when teams trade a top pick for established veteran talent. The results weren’t great. It’s worth noting again that none of the trades referenced in that article included a top-five pick — which is key with the Blackhawks sitting at No. 4 — because it’s rare a such a pick is traded at all, and almost never for an established player as the central piece. However, rare doesn’t mean never, so we should also take a look at the times a top-five pick has been moved, once again using the rough timeline of the last 30 years of NHL history. 1998: No. 1 overall pick from San Jose to Tampa for the No. 2 overall pick, Bryan Marchment and David Shaw This one remains kind of incredible in retrosp
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The Oilers and Maple Leafs Talked Darnell Nurse, and the Sharks First Round Pick -
Before the NHL trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers discussed a trade involving Darnell Nurse and Nic Roy. The San Jose Sharks have options after moving up to No. 2 in the NHL draft.
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Three Reasons Why Auston Matthews Could Stay A Maple Leaf for the Foreseeable Future -
"[Auston Matthews] wants to be here in Toronto, he just doesn't want to play on a team that's, s***" Zack Phillips tells us why Auston Matthews could stay a Maple Leaf for the foreseeable future. Presented by J.P. Wiser's Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 Follow on twitter:
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Inside The Leafs: What should the Maple Leafs do with the #1 pick? -
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Inside The Leafs: What should the Maple Leafs do with the #1 pick? -
WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Inside The Leafs, Postmedia’s Rob Wong speaks with Toronto Sun Maple Leafs writers Terry Koshan and Lance Hornby about the Maple Leafs winning the NHL draft lottery, what they should with the draft pick and if Matthew Knies could still be a trade chip this offseason?
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How drafting first overall changes the Maple Leafs’ outlook -
Winning the draft lottery will help take the weight off the shoulders of a very uncomfortable Maple Leafs fan base. Justin Bourne writes what picking first overall means for Toronto’s path forward from here.
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Maple Leafs win No. 1 pick in draft lottery -
Maple Leafs win No. 1 pick in draft lottery
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Maple Leafs Secure First Overall Pick in 2026 NHL Draft Lottery 🥇 -
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Scout’s Analysis: Gavin McKenna vs. Ivar Stenberg for first overall -
So the Maple Leafs have the first overall pick, but which player should they choose? Scout Jason Bukala goes over the case for Ivar Stenberg and Gavin McKenna.
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Does Winning the Draft Lottery Increase Matthews' Odds of Staying in Toronto? -
"You needed two top-six forwards; you just got one" Jonny Lazarus & Zack Phillips debated whether the Maple Leafs winning the draft lottery increases the chance of Auston Matthews staying in Toronto. Presented by @ProrasoUSA #ShaveLikeAPro Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us on ⬇️ Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/daily_faceoff 💻 Website: https://www.dailyfaceoff.com 🐦 F
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Gary Bettman discusses the Toronto Maple Leafs getting the No. 1 pick 🍿 | The Pat McAfee Show -
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman joins The Pat McAfee Show amidst the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. 0:00 Ratings through the roof! 3:04 Accessible media deal 5:18 Refs in the NHL 8:49 NHL Draft Lottery 12:51 Current playoff format 15:06 Excitement of hockey ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NHL
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Inside Hockey: ”En nasare, bedragare och lögnare!?” -
Podcasten med Peter Sibner och Uffe Bodin. The post Inside Hockey: ”En nasare, bedragare och lögnare!?” appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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The Oilers and Maple Leafs Talked Darnell Nurse, and the Sharks First Round Pick -
Before the NHL trade deadline, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers discussed a trade involving Darnell Nurse and Nic Roy. The San Jose Sharks have options after moving up to No. 2 in the NHL draft.
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Steve Simmons calls Leafs lottery win “Fantastic” + addresses viral presser moment: Leafs Morning Take -
It’s official: The Leafs won the Brandon Carlo trade. Jokes aside, the team and its fan base desperately needed a win on Tuesday night at the NHL Draft Lottery—and they got it in a big way. With just an 8.5% chance of landing the top pick—and more than a 40% chance of not even keeping…
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Toronto Maple Leafs win Draft Lottery, will select 1st overall -
The NHL Tonight crew reacts to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Draft Lottery. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRsrhXtzXmzYX_fiyNHHxbw?sub_confirmation=1 NHL Media on X: https://x.com/NHLMedia NHL Media on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NHLMedia/ NHL Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlmedia
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Na ‚lháře a podvodníka‘ se usmálo štěstí. Vyčerpané Toronto uvítá jedničku draftu -
Holá hlava Matse Sundina se na obrazovce smála od ucha k uchu. Švédskou hokejovou legendu představilo vedení Toronta jako nového poradce Maple Leafs, o dva dny později se 55letý bývalý skvělý útočník dočkal příjemného překvapení. Jeho klub uspěl v loterii a bude v letošním draftu vybírat jako první.
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Draft lottery win a much-needed game changer for Leafs -
The Toronto Maple Leafs went into Tuesday night with just an 8.5% chance of winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery.
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Who is Gavin McKenna? Inside the Maple Leafs’ possible No. 1 overall pick -
Canadian success story from the Yukon Territory is quite possibly the next NHL draft sensation for success-starved Toronto.
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Who is Gavin McKenna? Inside the Maple Leafs’ possible No. 1 overall pick -
Canadian success story from the Yukon Territory is quite possibly the next NHL draft sensation for success-starved Toronto.
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Former Bruins assistant coach drops unpopular take after Maple Leafs win Draft Lottery -
Former Bruins assistant coach drops unpopular take after Maple Leafs win Draft Lottery
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Leafs Win Draft Lottery and Avalanche Continue to Roll ft. Brian Burke & Steven Ellis | The Sheet -
Jeff Marek is joined by Brian Burke to break down the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery and what it means for the future of the franchise, including how John Chayka and Mats Sundin approach this pivotal moment. The conversation shifts to the Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes continue to roll through the second round, before Steven Ellis joins to preview the upcoming NHL Draft, discuss top prospect Gavin McKenna, who could go first overall, and how the rest of the draft could shake out. #TheSheet #NHL #MapleLeafs #LeafsNation #NHLDraft #NHLDraftLottery #StanleyCupPlayoffs #Avalanche #GoAvsGo #Hurricanes #TakeWarning #GavinMcKenna #Hockey #SportsTalk SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼 Fan Duel: https://www.fanduel.com/ 👍🏼 Ninja: https://www.sharkninja.ca/ninja-crispi-pro-6-in-1-countertop-glass-air-fryer-rose-quartz/AS101CRS.html?utm_source=Meta&utm_medium=Paid+Social&utm_campaign=H1NinjaCrispi&utm_content=NinjaEN&dwvar_AS101CRS_col
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Instant Reaction: Who do Canucks fans want at third overall? -
By now, you’ve heard the news. The Vancouver Canucks did not win the first overall pick at the NHL Draft Lottery and the first chance to draft Gavin McKenna. To make matters worse, it was the Toronto Maple Leafs who jumped up four spots to get that opportunity at June’s draft instead. Truly, it…
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What NHL Draft Lottery win means for the Leafs: four possible paths forward -
Will Gavin McKenna rescue the Leafs’ current core or punch their tickets out of town in the long term?
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NHL Rumor Roundup: Future Murky For Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews; Latest Predators Buzz -
Questions persist over whether Auston Matthews still has a future with the Toronto Maple Leafs, plus a look at some suggested off-season moves for the Nashville Predators.
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NHL Rumors: Tkachuk to Bruins, Nurse Move, and Maple Leafs Lottery Win Means Big Trade? -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs shocked the league by winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. What dominoes fall as a result? Could a wild blockbuster idea…
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Maple Leafs’ NHL Draft lottery win ignites social media firestorm: ‘Forever rigged' -
While Toronto fans rejoiced getting the 2026 first-overall pick and likely Gavin McKenna, others were furious over the outcome.
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Luck, Leverage, And What Comes Next | 32 Thoughts -
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. ---------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Show start 0:45 - Reacting to the Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery 12:11 - San Jose Sharks winning 2nd overall 14:38 - Vancouver moving down two spots 22:40 - Discussing the aftermath of the Chayka/Sundin presser 33:00 - Seattle's and Florida's picks being in play 37:10 - Game 2 between the Avalanche and Wild 44:26 - Action between the Flyers and Hurricanes 49:54 - Ducks vs. Golden Knights 56:02 - Looking ahead to Habs-Sabres Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca 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 reflec
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That first pick feeling 😁 -
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Real Kyper & Bourne | May 6, 2025 -
Nick Kypreos, Justin Bourne, and Sam McKee talk all things Maple Leafs and the NHL! ---------------------------------------------- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca - Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca - More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet https://www.instagram.com/sportsnet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnet ---------------------------------------------- Real Kyper & Bourne | May 6, 2025 #NHL #Hockey #Podcast #Leafs
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