Canucks Get Third Overall?! + Jim Rutherford Presser

About this episode

Sat and Bik discuss the NHL draft prospects and react to the draft lottery results.

Sat and Bik break down this year’s top draft prospects, spotlighting Caleb Malhotra’s rise up the rankings thanks to major development strides and debating whether he projects as a true offensive difference‑maker. Later they live react to Toronto winning the draft lottery, then brace for what Sat calls a near‑nightmare scenario as San Jose lands second overall, potentially accelerating a divisional rival’s climb. They take listener calls before turning to Jim Rutherford’s media availability.

People in this episode

Hosts: Sat, Bik

Topics covered

• NHL Draft
• Caleb Malhotra
• Draft Lottery
• Jim Rutherford
• Canucks
• Hockey

Keywords

• NHL
• draft
• Caleb Malhotra
• Jim Rutherford
• Toronto
• San Jose
• Canucks
• hockey

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Organizations: Jim Rutherford, Toronto, San Jose

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