# Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Viva Las Vegas

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Podcast: [The FAN Hockey Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-fan-hockey-show-7033706)
Published: 2026-06-03T17:01:04+00:00
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Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts, joins Matt Marchese and Mike Futa to share what it was like in the Lenovo Center during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Friedge shares a quick update on the Maple Leafs' coaching search, before discussing the crowd pop following Carolina's opening goal, Tomas Hertl's game-winner, and the lingering impact of Vegas' expansion draft picks. The boys also chat about how Rod Brind'Amour might adjust his lineup for Game 2 and Andrei Svechnikov's play, before taking a moment to congratulate their teammate Chris Cuthbert for being honoured with the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award. 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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