Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Jim Rutherford to Step Down in Vancouver

Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Jim Rutherford to Step Down in Vancouver

From The FAN Hockey Show by Sportsnet

May 6, 2026 · 24 min

About this episode

Elliotte Friedman discusses the NHL Draft Lottery and Jim Rutherford's decision to step down as Canucks President.

Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa off the top to chat about the Maple Leafs winning the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. They dive into Toronto's options with the first overall pick, Canucks President Jim Rutherford's announcement that he will step down following the draft, and Nashville's patient approach to their front office search. Friedge also details the atmosphere in Buffalo ahead of their second round series, Sam Carrick's status for Game 1, the decision ahead for Minnesota in goal, and the ongoing coaching search in Los Angeles. 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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Marchese, Mike Futa

Guest: Elliotte Friedman

Topics covered

  • NHL Draft Lottery
  • Toronto Maple Leafs
  • Jim Rutherford
  • Vancouver Canucks
  • Nashville Predators
  • Buffalo Sabres
  • Coaching Search

Keywords

  • NHL
  • Draft Lottery
  • Jim Rutherford
  • Maple Leafs
  • Canucks
  • Nashville
  • Buffalo
  • Minnesota
  • Los Angeles
  • coaching search

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Maple Leafs, Canucks, Nashville, Minnesota, Los Angeles

Places: Buffalo

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