# @sportsnet on YouTube

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- **Posted:** 2025-08-03T14:15:03.000+00:00
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## Caption

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman offer a surprise mid-summer check-in across the NHL. They begin with big-name 2026 UFAs, including McDavid and Kaprizov, and discuss how these players could influence the rest of the UFA/RFA class.
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0:00 - Big-name 2026 UFAs, including McDavid and Kaprizov.
15:00 - Elliotte shares notes on the Winnipeg Jets.
20:57 - The NHL's decision to retain the decentralized draft format.
24.27 - A discussion of Roger McQueen’s commitment to Providence in the NCAA.
30:19 - Pittsburgh and the possibility of Nick Robertson landing there.
34:12 - Matthew Tkachuk’s path to returning next season.
38:07 - Team Canada’s orientation camp ahead of Milan 2026.
41:48 - The Final Thought revolves around a long-standing listener question that finally has an answer.
45:46 - Kyle and Elliotte are joined by Nashville Predator Spencer Stastney.

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 reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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The Mid Summer Check-In Across The NHL | 32 Thoughts

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