In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up the 2025 NHL Draft Combine where the bulk of the league's newsiest discussions will occur as all of the league's executives descend on Buffalo. Elliotte talks about how the league is changing how they will unveil they awards this year (10:45). Kyle asks where CBA negotiations stand (14:48), and Elliotte provides in the latest with the Pittsburgh and Boston coaching vacancies (15:40). He also talks about the Sabres hiring Jarmo Kekäläinen (18:52). The fellas talk about the Dallas Stars exit interviews and the treatment of Jake Oettinger (20:21). The Final Thought focuses on NCAA eligibility for CHL players as it came into focus recently (30:23). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions, comments, emails, and voicemails in the Thought Line (42:07). Email the podcast at
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