32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack Canada's disastrous World Junior tournament showing, the public sentiment, and the social media impact on player morale. Afterwards, Elliotte breaks his self-imposed suspension and speaks on the turmoil in Vancouver following GM Patrik Allvin's candid interview with Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre (22:01). That is followed by a conversation about Zach Benson's controversial goal against the Avs on Thursday and the fallout (39:03). Kyle and Elliotte discuss Jonathan Toews interest in making an NHL comeback (50:52) and Elliotte unveils that the NHL is leaning towards two outdoor games in the state of Florida in 2025-26 (54:07). The Final Thought focuses on our time in Chicago for the Winter Classic and how the league can build upon the successes of the event to make it better in future iterations (56:04). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:10:59)In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte are joined by Hockey Hall of Famer and St. Louis Blues legend Bernie Federko (1:29:47).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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

Live from Wrigley Field in Chicago, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk to Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks and Jake Neighbours of the St. Louis Blues ahead of today's Winter Classic. Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up Tuesday's Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Afterwards, they delve into the Dallas Stars potential punishment for informally skating on Boxing Day (14:40), before unpacking the firing of Derek Lalonde in Detroit (23:27). Elliotte touches on the home-and-home between the Hurricanes and Devils, while also highlighting the Washington Capitals' success (34:13). Kyle and Elliotte also take time to talk about Peter Laviolette landing on the hot-seat in New York (39:04). The fellas give Jakub Dobes of the Canadiens his flowers after a shutout in his first career start (45:30). Elliotte hones in on Ty Emberson and Edmonton trying to get an extension done after January 1st (54:00) and he also breaks his one-month ban on talking about the Canucks to weigh in on their injury troubles with Pettersson and Hughes (55:08). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the players that are stepping up for the Ottawa Senators amid their injuries woes (57:57). The Final Thought focuses on the World Juniors and Latvia's historic win over Canada and the fall out (1:03:23). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:12:40).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with Chicago Blackhawks GM Kyle Davidson (1:25:23) before wrapping the podcast with broadcast legend Darren Pang (2:25:13).Kelly Hrudey in Reading Rainbow (https://youtu.be/elI4kf9JxqU?si=1ttzVGomfPL-_aFO)Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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

In this Holiday Special of 32 Thoughts Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman welcome Dan Murphy, Hilary Whitebread, Sean Reynolds, Luke Gazdic, Caroline Cameron, Anna Dua, and Jon Abbott to the 32 Thoughts holiday party for a night of fun conversations. Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack the Elias Pettersson-J.T. Miller drama in Vancouver and prescribe a solution moving forward. They delve into Ottawa's impressive win over the Canucks and talk about their assentation into playoff contention (15:01). The Winnipeg Jets also get attention as they drubbed Minnesota 5-0 (20:00). Afterwards, they talk about Matt Rempe's 8-game suspension (25:08) before discussing Auston Matthews aggravating an injury (30:51). Kyle and Elliotte give Yaroslav Askarov his flowers after a 41-save effort Saturday (40:50) before discussing John Klingberg's attempt at a NHL comeback (42:27). The Final Thought focuses on the legal strife between the OHL and the USHL as a pair of American teams attempt to make the switch (45:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (52:48).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte pay tribute to the late Ricky Henderson before announcing and hearing from the winners of our live show ticket contest (1:12:27). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman give Scott Oake his flowers for being appointed to the Order of Canada. The fellas then delve into the top trades and stories as we hit the holiday roster freeze (5:00). Elliotte discusses what the direction of the New York Rangers is following the Kakko trade (7:30). The guys look forward to Sabres-Leafs on Friday night (15:32) and Kyle and Elliotte unpack the Carrier for Barron trade between Montreal and Nashville (21:42). They also highlight Sidney Crosby's 4-point night on Thursday (28:52) and talk about recent fines for player embellishment around the NHL (32:57). The Final Thought focuses on John Tavares's impressive goal-scoring pace in the final year of his contract (35:52).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (42:50). In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte touch on impressive runs from Bedard and Celebrini are on (1:07:16). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about the struggling Buffalo Sabres and their 10-game winless skid. Elliotte throws out a wild trade idea between the Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks (7:05). The fellas then shift focus to the Vancouver Canucks, their struggles on home ice, their lack of emotional investment, and what Jim Rutherford's plans are with the roster (12:11). They talk about the struggling New York Rangers who are "open for business" (26:00) and Elliotte highlights possible trade targets ahead of Friday's Christmas roster freeze (32:56). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Linus Ullmark who is thriving for Ottawa (38:00) and dive into the feisty Sharks-Utah HC tilt on Saturday (42:30). The Final Thought focuses on a crucial board meeting for the USHL as some of their member clubs look to leave (52:00).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (54:44). In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte focus on the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Panthers and Oilers (1:12:58). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the return of JT Miller to the Vancouver Canucks following an almost one month absence from the team. They also talk about the importance of the emotional leaders on NHL franchises (5:00), before unpacking what the Canucks are searching to add to their roster (9:00). Afterwards, they talk about the injuries to Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz (18:03) and Ducks forward Trevor Zegras (25:15) before speculating on the future of John Gibson (29:34). They talk about the Calder race between Celebrini and Michkov (34:24) and Kyle and Elliotte discuss the big blowouts from Thursday night. Mainly, the Islanders almost blowing a 5-1 lead followed by an angry Patrick Roy at the post game podium (39:15). The Final Thought focuses on the fellas' main takeaways from the BOG meetings from Florida this week (46:36). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:04:33). Kyle wraps the podcast by teeing up this weekend's action (1:24:51).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss the tumultuous ending for the Jacob Trouba-New York Rangers relationship. After, they unpack the Igor Shesterkin contract extension with those same Rangers (24:08). The fellas talk about Kevyn Adams' comments this week about how Buffalo isn't a destination for players (29:00) and discuss the Ottawa Senators and Brady Tkachuk rumours (41:29). Elliotte talks about Vancouver Canucks center JT Miller as he nears a return (47:53) before they get into Frank Nazar possibly debuting with the Chicago Blackhawks soon (50:21). The Final Thought focuses on video review reform ideas from people in the league (54:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:00:47). In the final segment the guys set up what to expect from the BOG meetings this week (1:21:01).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the Chicago Blackhawks replacing Luke Richardson with Anders Sorensen. Afterwards the guys focus on the struggling Nashville Predators and where they go from here (18:00). Kyle and Elliotte park some time to highlight Patrik Laine's return and his reception in Montreal (27:44) before highlighting some tight goalie interference calls from Thursday (29:39). The fellas dive into the 4 Nations rosters, discuss their takeaways, and highlight the big surprises from the announcement (34:28). In the Final Thought, Kyle and Elliotte talk about the reunion of the Pizza Line in Ottawa for the first time since 2009 (45:57). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (56:03). In the final segment, the guys discuss the Oilers commemorating Connor McDavid's 1000th point with a little help from Lenard 🐶 (1:19:57).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman lead things off by discussing the 4 Nations Faceoff Roster unveilings. That is followed by an in-depth discussion about the NHL trade market, and how the Rangers' memo leak fallout shook managers around the league (11:14). Elliotte expands on the tampering story that he outlined last podcast (22:21) and they delve into the Columbus Blue Jackets a bit as they've gone 4-0-2 in their last six (27:10). Kyle unpacks some interesting notes from his trip through Florida following the Leafs (36:45) and The Final Thought focuses on the Boston Bruins' centennial anniversary game between the Boston Bruins and Montreal Canadiens (50:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:00:24). In the final segment hear Ron MacLean and Dick Irvin Jr talk about the history of the Bruins-Canadiens rivalry (1:19:20).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin things by delving into the New York Rangers' struggles and Chris Drury's league-wide trade memo. Then, Kyle and Elliotte talk about Filip Hronek's injury and the struggling Canucks defense (17:38). Plus, they discuss Kyle Dubas's attempts at turning the Pens roster over (19:00). The fellas unpack the Panthers latest performances amid some struggles (23:09) and delve into the Brady Tkachuk discourse (29:00) before unpacking a league wide warning about tampering (31:49). Kyle and Elliotte play with the idea that Joey Daccord could suit up for Canada at the 4 Nations Faceoff (38:12) and the Final Thought focuses on the Anaheim Ducks and their struggle to balance learning lessons with a positive atmosphere in the room (43:13). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (52:36).In the final segment of the show, Kyle and Elliotte are joined by David Amber as the three of them select and debate all four 4 Nations Faceoff rosters ahead of the official announcement this week. (1:05:52).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman kick things off with the St. Louis Blues hiring Jim Montgomery as their new head coach following his departure from the Boston Bruins. Afterwards, Elliotte ponders aloud whether Utah Hockey Club should just stick with their current name (12:49). Then, Kyle and Elliotte delve into the Toronto Maple Leafs who have won seven of their last eight without Auston Matthews (20:05). That makes way for a conversation around the Canucks-Senators game from Saturday night and the opposite directions both teams are heading in (25:19).. Elliotte provides an update on Kirill Kaprizov's injury (33:18) and unpacks the latest developments with David Jiricek (38:16). The Final Thought focuses on Joe Thornton and his jersey retirement in San Jose (40:18). The Final Thought focuses on Joe Thornton and his jersey retirement in San Jose (40:18). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (50:37).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte talk about the OHL's plans for aggressive expansion (1:09:05). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by discussing the start of the Joe Sacco, Boston Bruins era (4:15). Then, the fellas delve into the upstart Calgary Flames (9:38) and their recent opponent in the New York Rangers (12:34). They shoutout Marc-Andre Fleury for his 1000th NHL start (17:31) and then Kyle and Elliotte discuss the Ottawa Senators after their tough loss to Vegas and Travis Green's tough-love approach (22:37). Elliotte talks about the struggles the Canucks have been facing this season (29:12). The guys talk about what the Hurricanes will do during Frederik Andersen's absence (31:55) and Kyle and Elliotte unpack the video that NHL Player Safety put out about contact with the head moments this season (36:13). The Final Thought focuses on Jonathan Toews after his inspiring Instagram post about his healing journey (44:46).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (52:36).In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte speak with the Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan McDonagh in partnership with AstraZeneca's Get Body Checked Against Cancer campaign which encourages fans across the league to get screened (1:13:30). In partnership with the NHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer™ initiative, the campaign uses the familiar concept of body checking to emphasize that while a well-timed check can save a game, a well-timed body check can save a life. Check out the link for more information. www.getbodychecked.com Link to Casey O'Brien's amazing survival story www.stillstrongfoundation.org/obriensurvivor/Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by unpacking the latest developments surrounding league revenues and the potential ramifications for the salary cap. Afterwards, the guys delve into Oilers-Leafs on Saturday night (18:30) and look forward to Jets-Panthers on Tuesday (23:41). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Connor Bedard's homecoming on Saturday in Vancouver and the difficulties of rebuilding a franchise, and the pressure it puts on a star like Bedard (30:00). The guys run through some "quickies" from Headlines on Saturday, including what the Preds are shopping for, the future of Jiricek in Columbus, and the state of the Boston Bruins (42:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the suspension to Ryan Reaves for his hit to the head of Darnell Nurse (45:00). The fellas finish the opening block of the pod by focusing on some goaltending. First, they touch on the return of Jack Campbell from the player assistance program (49:00). They make sense of the Hurricanes goaltending rotation (53:00). In the Final Thought, they talk about Logan Thompson's return to Las Vegas after being traded to the Washington Capitals this offseason (58:00).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (1:02:04).In the final segment Kyle congratulates the Toronto Argonauts for winning the 111th Grey Cup (1:18:25).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and noted Swiftie Elliotte Friedman open the proceedings with Producer Dom's public apology to the Grunge community. The fellas delve into the hockey talk by focusing on the Pittsburgh Penguins possibly notifying the league of their direction with the Lars Eller trade (7:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Colorado who have won three in a row (18:00). They also delve into solutions for video review and how it's slowing down the game too much (23:00). Elliotte unpacks the Matvei Michkov healthy scratch (32:30). He also talks about where things are headed between the Blue Jackets and David Jiricek (35:00). The fellas talk about Connor McDavid reaching the 1000 point milestone on Thursday night (39:11). That's followed by a conversation about the struggling Boston Bruins (44:20). They also talk about the New Jersey Devils who are flying at the moment (46:45), and a big night for Mika Zibanejad who needed something to go his way (50:50). The Final Thought focuses on the future of the Commissioner position as the league's head office promotes a few names to new positions (54:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (58:43).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte speak with CHL President Dan MacKenzie about the new rules giving CHL players NCAA eligibility (1:14:14).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open things by focusing on Alex Ovechkin creeping closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record. Afterwards, the fellas unpack whether the Montreal Canadiens should "Hurt for Hagens" as they sit dead last in the NHL standings (15:45). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Shea Weber ahead of induction to the HHOF (30:00) and they talk about teams starting to look at possible coaching replacements (36:00). Elliotte scolds Kyle for suggesting it would be challenging for MacKenzie Weegar to crack the Flames lineup (40:00) and Kyle then gives it back for Elliotte's mishap with Dante Fabbro's waiver potential (42:00). The guys talk about the Winnipeg Jets who are off to the best start in NHL history through 15 games (46:50). The Final Thought unpacks the ongoing story now that the NCAA has opened eligibility for CHL players (55:55). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (1:01:18).The guys close the podcast by featuring Rick Tocchet's polar bear white fleece and encourage him to bust it out again to encourage the team back into the win column (1:18:45). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Kyle and Elliotte open by focusing on the 13-1 Winnipeg Jets. Elliotte shouts out Ivan Fedotov in Philadelphia after his big win for Philly (10:30). The fellas then focus on the Tanner Jeannot head hit on Brock Boeser Thursday night (13:44). They also delve into the Senators and their current run of tough losses (15:43). Kyle and Elliotte take time to focus on Barry Trotz "rebuild" comments on Nashville radio this week (23:41) and the fellas then dive into next week's GM meetings in Toronto and the focus on video-replay (37:55). The Final Thought keys in on the NCAA's announcement allowing athletes to be involved with pro teams prior to college enrolment (47:08)Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (56:57).This episode wraps with an exclusive interview with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and CEO of Fanatics Commerce Andrew Low Ah Kee (1:17:24).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte comes clean about his lead-foot run in on his way to the studio on Sunday. Kyle and Elliotte delve into a frustrating travel day for the Canadiens after a tough two-game road trip (6:30). Elliotte talks about why Marty St. Louis is one of his favourite people in hockey and how he has adjusted as coach of Montreal (8:30). Next, they talk about Minnesota vs. Toronto on Saturday night and Kirill Kaprizov's future (19:40). Kyle and Elliotte also talk about the goaltender interference challenge in the Winnipeg vs. Tampa Bay game (26:48). Elliotte talks about the Islanders being banged up on the blue line and the market for defensemen (34:17). The Final Thought focuses on the Boston Bruins' critical weekend (38:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (43:05).The fellas wrap the podcast promoting Elliotte's one on one interview piece with Slovak hockey star Juraj Slafkovsky (58:53). Watch the full interview with Slafkovsky here > youtube.com/watch?v=pZkpkz6zHVUEmail the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte 'Bob Ross' Friedman kick off the podcast by focusing on the McDavid-less Oilers as they stomped all over the Nashville Predators. The fellas then focus on the Boston Bruins, who were beat-down by the Carolina Hurricanes 8-2 (7:16), talk about Sidney Crosby and the struggling Pittsburgh Penguins (17:48), and analyze the Matt Benning for Timothy Liljegren trade between the Leafs and Sharks (26:00). Kyle and Elliotte shoutout Will Smith for scoring his first NHL goal (32:28). The fellas discuss the Buffalo Sabres being one of the most active teams in the trade market (33:44), and they talk about the hobbled Colorado Avalanche (35:00). The Calgary Flames take main stage as they lose four in a row while also recalling Matthew Coronato (40:40) and The Final Thought focuses on the Montreal Canadiens, who as Martin St. Louis put it, "threw up on themselves" on Thursday night against the Washington Capitals (43:00).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (53:03).In the final segment of the podcast the guys give props to Kevin Fiala of the LA Kings for his public accountability following tech accident that left him late for a team meeting (1:14:57).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte begin this episode by focusing on the Bruins-Leafs game on Saturday. Specifically, Brad Marchand's next contract with the Boston Bruins. Then the guys talk about Connor Bedard's frustrations with the Chicago Blackhawks' slow start, while having a larger discussion about rebuilds in the NHL (9:30). Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Canadiens potentially looking to bolster their lineup, and they discuss whether Cole Caufield can crack Team USA this winter (30:34). The fellas also delve into a tough couple Ls for the Ottawa Senators and speculate on the future of Claude Giroux (35:55). Then, the guys talk about Gene Principe's impressive German showing on Sunday during the Oilers 3-2 OT win over the Red Wings (48:30). Elliotte highlights the Buffalo Sabres' three game winning streak (50:38) and Jack Hughes' bounce back effort against Anaheim on Sunday night (51:00). Kyle and Elliotte delve into the public exchange between Patrick Roy and Lou Lamoriello on Long Island (51:30) and the Final Thought focuses on Arshdeep Bains' first NHL goal in his hometown with the Vancouver Canucks (56:15). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (1:00:55). The guys wrap up the podcast focusing on the Sarah Fillier being reportedly close to signing with the New York Sirens (1:16:30). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte kick things off by discussing Jeff Vinik selling a majority stake in the Tampa Bay Lightning while remaining in control for three years. Kyle and Elliotte talk about the aura that is building around the Leafs-Bruins game this Saturday (7:45), and the fallout from the testy exchange between Brad Marchand and head coach Jim Montgomery (12:00). Afterwards, Elliotte unwraps his theory on Elias Pettersson's struggles of late (15:00). Kyle then highlights the Minnesota Wild who are undefeated in regulation this season (29:00). Elliotte briefly talks about the Rangers sending Matt Rempe to the AHL (32:45). Then the guys talk about the Detroit Red Wings who have won three in a row (34:13). The fellas talk about a possible connection between Chad Ruhwedel and Utah HC (38:00). The Final Thought focuses on Shea Theodores extension with the Vegas Golden Knights (41:28). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (47:46).In the final segment of the podcast, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with defensemen Philip Broberg of the St. Louis Blues (1:10:04). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte delve into the scene of Jim Montgomery laying into Brad Marchand on the bench. The boys then talk about the undefeated Winnipeg Jets as they beat the Pittsburgh Penguins (7:40). Afterwards, they talk about the injury to Anthony Duclair of the Islanders (12:00). As promised, Elliotte talks about the struggling Elias Pettersson (14:23) and they also unpack Elliotte's interview with Filip Hronek (24:00). Kyle and Elliotte provide the latest with Sam Bennett's future (28:34). The guys then talk about the future of Habs prospect Ivan Demidov (33:00) and unpack the list of injuries Utah HC is facing (35:24). Afterwards, Kyle asks Elliotte about Tom Wilson's chances of making Team Canada's 4 Nations roster (38:56). The Final Thought focuses on the NHL's plans to change how they will physically hand out their various end of season awards. (43:00).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (50:25).The guys close out the pod by talking about Elliotte's trip to Dallas where he took part in the team's Hall of Fame induction ceremony (1:07:00).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte open the podcast by delving into the Jake Oettinger 8x$8.25M extension with the Dallas Stars. That transitions into a conversation about the Lightning's and Panthers' start to the season (7:05). Then, the guys talk about whether the Sabres, Sens, and Red Wings should panic after slow starts (10:00). Kyle and Elliotte also talk about their read on the Predators out of the gate (20:56). The fellas dive into the rash of goalie interference across the NHL (27:55). They also talk about awards voting again and a tweak they'd be in favour of (33:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Columbus Blue Jackets' memorial to Gaudreau brothers (42:07). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (49:40).The fellas close out the podcast with their sit down interview with LA Kings forward Warren Foegele from Manhattan Beach, California (1:10:54).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte kick off the podcast by breaking down the battle of Alberta from Sunday night. They take time to focus on the Oilers' 0-3-0 start to the season (8:35) and give the Flames their flowers for starting 3-0-0 (12:02). Kyle and Elliotte shift to another 3-0-0 Canadian team in Winnipeg (15:00). That makes way for the all-Canadian matchup between the Habs and Sens on Hockey Night (18:37). Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte talk about Ville Husso landing on waivers (26:30) and Elliotte lays out his read on the goalie situation in Pittsburgh (32:00). The guys talk about how the future of the league is in really good hands with Connor Bedard (37:16). They also delve into the Colorado Avalanche's slow start the season (42:14). Elliotte lays out the latest with Igor Shesterkin and the New York Rangers (45:04) and The Final Thought focuses on the Toronto Maple Leafs' start the season (52:00).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (1:02:47).In the final segment, Elliotte and Kyle look ahead to Columbus Blue Jackets' home opener on Tuesday night where the franchise will honour the Gaudreau brothers (1:22:32).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte open things by delving into the Senators 3-1 win over the Panthers on Thursday night, while also focusing on Aleksander Barkov's late game injury. The fellas then talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs two games into their season (7:04). Elliotte opens up about Demko's workload in Vancouver (15:44), and expands on the future of Timothy Liljegren (19:47). The guys then dive into the Igor Shesterkin/New York Rangers rumour mill (26:27). Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Habs-Bruins game on Thursday and Brad Marchand's creative tactic (37:51). The fellas wrap the first segment by focusing on Macklin Celebrini's San Jose debut where he notched a goal and an assists (46:09). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (55:31).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open by delving into Jeremy Swayman's contract extension with Boston. Then the guys reflect on the pair of Devils-Sabres games in Prague that left Buffalo hampered (10:09). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Wild's challenge to re-sign Kirill Kaprizov (14:42). After, they hone in on Columbus where Boone Jenner is dealing with an upper body injury (19:29). The fellas also take time to reflect on the names that hit the waiver wire Sunday (21:00). Elliotte touches on the trade the Canucks made Sunday for Erik Brannstrom (25:47). Kyle and Elliotte discuss the future of NCAA hockey and their relationship with the CHL (28:25). In The Final Thought, Kyle and Elliotte run through all 32 teams and predict which ones will make the playoffs (37:11). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (53:14).In the finals segment the guys welcome in beat writers from across the nation to touch on every Canadian club as we inch closer to opening night in North America:Gene Principe (1:03:39)Ryan Leslie (1:11:19)Eric Engels (1:20:38)Luke Fox (1:28:03)Iain MacIntyre (1:35:47)Jacob Stoller (1:45:38)Alex Adams (1:53:08)Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty & Cam Barra 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast with a quick word on the Jeremy Swayman-Boston Bruins tension. That makes way for Elliotte to expand on the outcome of Vegas receiving cap relief for Robin Lehner (7:38). Kyle and Elliotte delve into Conor Geekie's one game suspension and fallout of the "crazy stuff" happening in this preseason (13:40). The fellas then highlight a couple of outstanding players who will surprisingly make an opening night roster across the NHL (24:26). Elliotte touches on why the Colorado Avalanche have a chance to struggle out of the gate (29:00). The final thought presented by GMC highlights the biggest takeaways from the Board of Governors meetings this week (33:16). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (40:23).The guys wrap the podcast by giving Utah and the NHL their flowers for headlining their inaugural regular season game with a concert by country sensation Shaboozey (52:24).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty & Cam Barra 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.

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman welcome in The FAN Pregame's Ailish Forfar and The FAN Hockey Show's Matt Marchese as the quartet select their teams for the annual In-Season Cup.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty & Cam Barra 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas (the hair) and Elliotte Friedman (the hot air), we kick things off with the Patrik Laine knee incident from Saturday night that left the Finn injured. They discuss whether Cedric Pare warranted further discipline. Afterwards, Elliotte gets into how important Matthew Knies is to the future of the Toronto Maple Leafs (25:50). Then, the fellas set up the Board of Governors meetings that go down Tuesday in New York (27:48). Kyle and Elliotte then unpack Drew Doughty's recovery timeline following successful surgery on his ankle (30:50). Afterwards, the guys get into the fallout of the Penguins not making it to Detroit Saturday for their preseason game (49:37). The final thought focuses on Lindy Ruff showing off some personality and his Buffalo Sabres impressing in Munich, Germany (51:51). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (56:25).The fellas sit down with LA Kings Centre Quinton Byfield for an exclusive one-on-one interview (71:05).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty & Cam Barra 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte visit Los Angeles, California to get a closer look at the LA Kings as they prepare for their season. The fellas begin the podcast discussing Drew Doughty's leg injury and how the Kings will cope with his absence. Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Robertson-Nylander incident from Thursday night and expand on the extra precautions teams take in the preseason (11:14). The guys talk about Matt Dumba making his presence known with the Dallas Stars (27:57) and Elliotte provides the latest on Igor Shesterkin (29:36). Then, the guys talk about Ian Clark's future with the Vancouver Canucks (34:10). Kyle and Elliotte delve into the Philadelphia Flyers as Daniel Brière works his magic again, this time with Alexei Kolosov (36:02). They also talk about Cole Perfetti ending his stalemate with the Winnipeg Jets (42:52). The guys end the first segment by discussing the newly announced Rogers Stadium in Toronto (48:07) and the Buffalo Sabres announcing their leadership group with Rasmus Dahlin being named captain (51:07). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (54:53).The fellas sit down with LA Kings Head Coach Jim Hiller for an exclusive one-on-one interview (67:10).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty & Cam Barra 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.

In this episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman focus on the battle of Ontario from Sunday night between the Leafs and Senators (5:10). They also talk about Max Pacioretty's future as a Toronto Maple Leaf (8:17). Then, Kyle and Elliotte delve in Utah Hockey Club's first game in the NHL (12:04). They continue to provide the latest on the remaining RFA front (16:30). That bleeds into a conversation about Ville Heinola health (19:06). Elliotte then provides an update on Robin Lehner (22:12). The fellas shift their focus to Vancouver who signed Kevin Lankinen in the wake of Thatcher Demko's injury (23:32). Afterwards, Kyle then provides an update on the future arena location of the Ottawa Senators (28:33). The final thought hones in on Utah HC extending Dylan Guenther (39:40). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (45:16).The guys welcome in OHL Commissioner, Bryan Crawford, for a chat ahead of their season opener (53:30). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty & Cam Barra 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.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman, the fellas unpack all the latest news and notes from the various training camps from across the league. They start in Detroit where their big RFA's are all locked up. Most importantly, Moritz Seider has signed a 7 year extension (3:11). They transition to other major RFA's from around the league, including; Jeremy Swayman, Cole Perfetti, Dawson Mercer and Nikita Alexandrov (7:15). Elliotte also weighs in on the extensions for Philip Tomasino & Peyton Krebs (14:10). Kyle and Elliotte then delve into the contract extension for Sidney Crosby (17:14). The fellas move onto the future of Mitch Marner with the Toronto Maple Leafs (27:28) and then Elliotte expands on the health status of Thatcher Demko (35:35) and Brock Boeser (39:13) as Canucks camp begins. Afterwards, Elliotte talks about the health of Ilya Sorokin (44:21) and the future of (44:56). Kyle and Elliotte discuss the retirements of Jaromir Jagr (49:52) and Kyle Okposo (51:34) before ending the first segment discussing Rogers' acquisition of Bell's portion of MLSE (53:31). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions in the Thought Line (1:02:25) and end the podcast talking about Adrian Wojnarowski retiring from the insider business (1:10:28). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman and 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.

This edition of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman doesn't fall flat, despite Friedge's tire doing so... They open the pod discussing the Blue Jackets' acquisition of James van Riemsdyk and potentially Phil Kessel as well. That makes way for some of the hockey we saw over the weekend. Kyle and Elliotte delve into the exhibition between the Leafs and Habs and the hype coming from their young stars (7:11). Afterwards, Elliotte provides an update on Flyers prospect Alexei Kolosov (12:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the latest in Detroit and their pending RFA's (14:00), and they give an update on Jeremy Swayman's future (17:14). The fellas also delve into the upcoming Amazon docu-series highlighting a number of NHL all-stars (21:36). In the Final Thought, Kyle and Elliotte talk about CHL players potentially being allowed to pursue NCAA aspirations (25:30).Kyle and Elliotte finish the podcast with their sit-down interview with NHL Super-Star Connor Bedard (32:08). This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman and 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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unwrap the biggest news and notes from their time at the U.S. NHL Players Media Tour in Las Vegas. They kick things off with their takeaways from their interview with Sidney Crosby as he inferred that a return to Pittsburgh is on the horizon. Elliotte highlights that the term of his next deal will be key (5:00). Then, the fellas talk about Cole Perfetti's future with the Winnipeg Jets (9:24), and Jeremy Swayman's contract negotiations with the Boston Bruins (12:40). Kyle and Elliotte check-in on Seider, Raymond, Berggren and the Detroit Red Wings (18:51), before shifting their focus to the Toronto Maple Leafs who were busy signing Robertson and Hakanpää (23:00). The guys check-in on some key injuries to Artyom Levshunov and Luke Hughes (27:00). Plus, they talk about whether Phil Kessel has a shot at extending his NHL career (32:00). The Final Thought focuses on the celebration of life for the Gaudreau brothers and the passing of Stephen Peat (33:00).In the back half of the podcast you will hear from Sidney Crosby who sat down with Kyle and Elliotte in Las Vegas (37:30) and David Pastrnak who joined Elliotte in Prague (49:59).This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman and 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.

Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas kick off this season of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast by doing a deep dive into every team's offseason. Included in the discussion is their thoughts on the vigils and tributes for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The guys look at what's holding up a possible Sidney Crosby extension, as well as what will come this season for Mitch Marner and the Maple Leafs. They also talk about Leon Draisaitl's new contract, Thatcher Demko's health in Vancouver, and much more. San Jose (8:15)Chicago (12:00)Anaheim (16:30)Columbus (21:30)Montreal (32:00)Utah (37:20)Ottawa (41:00)Seattle (50:45)Calgary (54:45)New Jersey (1:01:15)Buffalo (1:03:50)Philadelphia (1:06:45)Minnesota (1:11:40)Pittsburgh (1:16:00)Detroit (1:21:20)Washington (1:26:10)St. Louis (1:30:50)New York Islanders (1:34:20)Vegas (1:37:10)Tampa Bay (1:40:20)Los Angeles (1:43:40)Nashville (1:45:45)Toronto (1:48:40)Edmonton (1:54:40)Colorado (1:59:00)Boston (2:02:35)Vancouver (2:08:45)Florida (2:14:15)Winnipeg (2:18:15)Carolina (2:22:10)Dallas (2:27:35)New York Rangers (2:30:20) This podcast was produced and mixed by Cam Barra and hosted by Elliotte Friedman and 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.

In this surprise summer emergency 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman delves into the St. Louis Blues' offer sheets on Edmonton Oilers Philip Broberg and Dylan Holloway. Elliotte also touches on the Toronto Maple Leafs captaincy changing from Tavares to Matthews (13:29). He also unpacks the Cody Glass trade from Tuesday (18:37), and Jeff Vinik beginning the sale process of the Tampa Bay Lightning (19:47). He finishes the podcast tying up a couple loose ends from around the league. Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman.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.

Elliotte Friedman fires through various news and notes following the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas in this quickfire edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this strictly news edition of 32 Thoughts live from Las Vegas, Jeff and Elliotte unwrap all the news and notes emanating from the Strip. They begin with a discussion about which pick marks the official "start" of the 2024 NHL Draft in terms of action (4:00). Then, Jeff and Elliotte park some time to talk about Ken Holland and the Edmonton Oilers parting ways (9:21). They also talk about Leon Draisaitl's future (14:14). Jeff and Elliotte unveil that Tyler Toffoli is on the LA Kings' radar (17:45), and they delve into Josh Manson's future with the Colorado Avalanche (19:00). The fellas talk about the Andrew Mangiapane trade (19:36), and they unpack the Juuse Saros contract extension (20:22).In the back half of the show, Jeff and Elliotte delve into the buyouts (23:00), and Elliotte talks about Sam Reinhart most likely extending with the Florida Panthers (24:12). The guys provide the latest in Guentzel Watch (26:15), and weigh in on all the moves made by the Vancouver Canucks in the past 48 hours (27:51). They also talk Chris Tanev as we get closer to finding out his future (30:33). Jeff and Elliotte weigh in on the Jake Walman trade (33:22), and shed light on Max Domi's future with the Toronto Maple Leafs (34:11). They wrap the pod with excitement as they look forward to the NHL Draft at the Sphere (35:34).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman look back on an epic Game 7 that saw the Florida Panthers crowned Stanley Cup Champions. They discuss what the league-wide impact of this Cup Final will be (13:35). The guys also take a look at what's next for both the Panthers (17:45) and the Oilers (18:24). Afterward, they dive into the latest news and notes. Jeff and Elliotte begin with the Linus Ullmark trade (27:26) and then touch on Alex Meruelo surrendering his rights to the Arizona Coyotes (32:27). The fellas touch on the hectic week ahead in the NHL schedule (35:23) and provide an update in the Rutger McGroarty story (41:27). They also talk about Matvei Michkov coming to the Philadelphia Flyers (48:09). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte provide an update on Guentzel Watch 2024 (54:02), and ponder on the future of Tristan Jarry (56:19). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (58:44).Jeff and Elliotte close the podcast by discussing the 2024 NHL buyout window (1:07:59).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman revisit the Oilers Game 6 win over the Florida Panthers to force a Game 7 in the Stanley Cup Final after trailing the series 3-0. They also take some time to analyze the decision to review the Barkov goal (10:56), and then reflect on the historical significance of this comeback (20:00). In the news, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the possibility of the Winnipeg Jets trading Rutger McGroarty (29:20) and they provide an update on the Arizona Coyotes' land bid (30:42). The fellas also shed new light on the Linus Ullmark situation in Boston (35:50) and break down the Jacob Markstrom trade to New Jersey (43:14). Jeff and Elliotte also unwrap the many layers of the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade (50:11) and talk about the San Jose Sharks claiming Barclay Goodrow off waivers (59:00). Plus, Elliotte hints at a possible backup plan in Vancouver should they miss out on the Jake Guentzel sweepstakes (1:03:51). They wrap the opening segment with an excerpt from Steve Yzerman in Sean Shapiro's column about the NHL Draft (1:04:43). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:08:05).They close the podcast with a couple notes about the NHL goal mesh and the genesis of the Murphy workout (1:20:43). Plus, a tribute to fellow colleague Lance Kennedy (1:25:28). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

We have a series! In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman revisit Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final that saw the Edmonton Oilers force a Game 6 in Edmonton on Friday night against the Florida Panthers. Afterwards, Jeff and Elliotte delve into the news, beginning with Filip Hronek's extension with the Vancouver Canucks (20:45). Elliotte also provides an update on a potential Jaccob Slavin extension with the Carolina Hurricanes (24:43), and which teams have shown interest in trading for Patrik Laine (26:08). Then, Elliotte expands on a possible Jeff Skinner buyout (30:23), and the details behind Barclay Goodrow being placed on waivers (34:27). The fellas also touch on the building interest in Viktor Arvidsson (39:00), and then discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets letting go of Head Coach Pascal Vincent (40:09). They also touch on Utah HC hiring Chris Armstrong as their President of Hockey Ops (44:20). Jeff and Elliotte marvel at Eric Tulsky's impressive resume (46:07) and wrap the opening segment by highlighting NHL prospect Ivan Demidov.The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (58:06).Jeff and Elliotte put a bow on this edition of the podcast by running through the Hockey Night Panel's intense workout regimen (1:06:11). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman look back on a dominant Edmonton Oilers win over the Florida Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to stave off elimination and force a Game 5 back in Florida. They also get into what the Panthers can takeaway from this ugly loss, and they look forward to Tuesday (17:00). Afterwards, Jeff and Elliotte discuss Guy Boucher's exit as Assistant Coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs (23:14). They wrap the news with a couple of notes from the AHL (24:16). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (25:30).Jeff and Elliotte wrap this edition of the podcast by discussing who they think are the lead candidates for the Conn Smythe and whether Connor McDavid might garner some votes if the Oilers lose in the end (35:49).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte revisit Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. They delve into everything that's made Florida successful, and the mistakes that have cost Edmonton. Afterward, the guys dive into the latest news around the NHL. First, they talk about Doug Armstrong's extension and Alexander Steen's 5-year deal with the St. Louis Blues (21:35). They discuss Patrik Laine's desire for a trade out of Columbus (31:24) and Utah HC's jersey unveil (33:57). Then, they focus on the San Jose Sharks hiring Ryan Warsofsky as their next head coach (35:45) and Jalen Chatfield extending with the Carolina Hurricanes (37:49). The fellas also touch on Kaapo Kakko's extension with the New York Rangers (40:39) Finally. Jeff and Elliotte reveal that Nikita Zadorov's future with Vancouver will be solidified in the coming days (42:51).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (44:41).Jeff and Elliotte wrap the podcast with a quick preview of the AHL's Calder Cup Final (54:03).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte look back at a dominant Florida Panthers Game 2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. They look forward to Thursday and ponder whether a couple days rest can get both teams a bit healthier for Game 3 (14:35). Afterwards they delve into some NHL news. First they discuss the Carolina Hurricanes appointing Eric Tulsky as their new GM (18:30) and discuss the big decisions he has ahead of him (23:35). Jeff and Elliotte talk about Jim Nill winning the Jim Gregory Award (26:12). They wrap the opening segment by discussing Bryan Crawford's appointment as OHL Commissioner (30:31). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (33:19).Jeff and Elliotte wrap the podcast by discussing the purchase of CapFriendly by the Washington Capitals (42:44). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman recap the Panthers 3-0 Game 1 win in the Stanley Cup Final over the Edmonton Oilers. Afterward, they delve into Gary Bettman's press conference. They begin with the Four Nations Face Off (17:45), and also touch on the salary cap increase (18:22). Jeff and Elliotte discuss the attention being turned towards the next CBA negotiations and what the players might fight for (19:56). Elliotte talks about the futures of Joel Quenneville and Stan Bowman (23:29) and also gives an update on Jonathan Marchessault's quest for a new contract (25:39). Later, the fellas talk about Brendan Dillon and his intention to test free agency (31:18). They then turn to the latest with Jacob Markstrom (34:24) and Juuse Saros (36:53). Jeff and Elliotte wrap the A block with more commentary on Macklin Celebrini's future (38:32).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (48:22).Jeff and Elliotte close the podcast by talking about PWHL Champions Minnesota and how they are now without a General Manager (1:00:44). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman get into a heated argument about the best course of action for Macklin Celebrini: Go back to BU or turn pro and join the San Jose Sharks? Then, Jeff takes time to highlight a few prospects he spoke with at the combine that really impressed him (11:28). Afterward, Jeff and Elliotte delve into the latest around Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov (18:54). Elliotte also provides the latest regarding the future of Jeremy Colliton (24:17). The fellas then turn their attention to Jake Guentzel and what the Canes are asking for his negotiating rights (27:49). Elliotte unveils that Buffalo's 11th overall pick is available (32:00) and the guys discuss how Igor Shesterkin's new deal will impact Juuse Saros (33:00). Jeff and Elliotte end the opening segment by congratulating Rick Ball on his new play by play position with the Chicago Blackhawks (41:41). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (46:13).Jeff and Elliotte end the podcast with a quick preview of the Stanley Cup Final between Edmonton and Florida (56:26).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte review Game 6 between Edmonton and Dallas that saw the Oilers clinch their spot in the Stanley Cup Final agains the Florida Panthers. They discuss the job Kris Knoblauch has done through all of this (14:42). The Oilers conversations make way for the Florida Panthers (24:13). They delve into Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett re-entering their old battle of Alberta days (27:30), and they talk about how deep the Florida Panthers roster is (31:47). Jeff and Elliotte also give Paul Maurice his flowers (34:55). Jeff shifts the conversation to the news and notes around hockey beginning with fresh details surrounding an emerging 3-on-3 professional hockey league (42:07). The fellas also talk about the GM search in Carolina (54:17), how Ottawa's coaching staff is shaping out (1:05:19), and the leaked coffee meeting between Mitch Marner and Craig Berube (1:06:28). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:12:35).Jeff and Elliotte wrap the podcast by pondering what is next for the New York Rangers (1:25:05). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman break down Florida's Game 4 win over the New York Rangers to tie the Eastern Conference Final 2-2. Afterwards, the guys talk about what's next for the Columbus Blue Jackets now that Don Waddell is officially hired by the team (13:45). They get into Dan Bylsma's promotion to the head coaching position with the Seattle Kraken (16:15). Then, the fellas talk about Sheldon Keefe's introductory press conference as head coach of the New Jersey Devils. In particular, they react to an interesting quote from Keefe in a recent interview (22:51). Jeff and Elliotte also talk about Mike Yeo parting ways with the Vancouver Canucks and optimism that management will figure out an extension with Tyler Myers (35:04). Then, the guys take time to discuss Jonathan Marchessault's impatience with Vegas' management (37:39). Jeff and Elliotte also talk about Will Smith turning pro to join the San Jose Sharks, and what Mike Grier's next moves might be (43:41). Finally, they talk about Sam Gagner's desire to play one more season in the NHL (45:37), and they delve into a thrilling PWHL Final series (49:00). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (53:13).Jeff and Elliotte wrap the podcast by previewing Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars (1:05:54).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman recap Game 3 between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers that saw Igor Shesterkin stand on his head as the Rangers stole the win in overtime. That conversation makes way for an update on the Blue Jackets' hiring of Don Waddell (19:43). Then, the fellas talk about the Winnipeg Jets making Scott Arniel officially their new head coach, and they ponder whether they can keep Sean Monahan (29:17). Jeff and Elliotte then delve into the open coaching vacancies in Seattle (31:19) and San Jose (31:45). The guys also talk about the aftermath of the Ryan McDonough trade and wonder whether Tanner Jeannot could be on the move as a result (35:50). They close the A block by discussing Czechia's gold medal performance at the World Hockey Championship and whether room should be made for them at the Four Nations Faceoff (40:10). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (42:32).The guys wrap the podcast by revisiting Game 2 and previewing Game 3 between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars (57:20).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.