McDavid Wants a Winner

32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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Hockey, Sports

4.8 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dissect the Edmonton Oilers' end-of-season media availabilities and discuss how the Florida Panthers can sustain their success. A major topic is the NHL's investigation into the Oilers' alleged misuse of LTIR with Evander Kane. The episode also covers the Mason Marchment trade, Nick Bonino's retirement and new role with the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Noah Dobson's upcoming RFA status. Finally, the hosts touch on the Senators' signing of Fabian Zetterlund and the futures of notable UFAs like Mitch Marner, John Tavares, and Nikolaj Ehlers, with a quick note on Boeser and Garland in Vancouver.

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0:00.0	We all know the situation with Connor. What are the conversations like? How do you kind of talk to him about trying to make a similar commitment to this team?
0:07.0	I'm going to be honest. I haven't really talked to Connor about it yet. There comes a time where we talk about it, but there's nothing that I can tell you right now that you want to hear or you need to hear.
0:19.0	You know, that's his situation,
0:22.8	and he will do what's best for him and his family.
0:25.6	And, I mean, do I want him here forever?
0:30.4	Yes, of course.
0:31.9	I think everybody does.
0:34.5	So, yeah, there's not much I can give you.
0:37.5	Welcome to 32 Thoughts, the podcast for you. So, yeah, there's not much I can give you there.
0:44.2	Welcome to 32 Thoughts, the podcast, presented by the GMC Sierra AT4X.
0:47.6	Tom Schramatti, Elliot Friedman, Kyle Bukascus with you again.
0:54.3	Elliot, around this time of year, there's always that feeling after covering four rounds of the playoffs. The fatigue is right there and the thought of,
0:57.0	I'm so tired.
0:58.6	I don't understand how the players played and went through all of that over the last two months.
1:05.4	I didn't have a shift and I'm wiped.
1:08.0	How was the first day back for you after the grind of four rounds?
1:13.7	Not too bad, Kyle. I slept a lot more than I normally do. I will say that. But as I often tell
1:19.7	people, what I'm doing is not rocket surgery. So it's not that hard. Yes, that's right. The boyfriend had gathered his things.
1:29.8	They got out by the time he got home.
1:31.3	He's gone.
1:32.0	He's gone.
1:32.9	No trace of them.
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