32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at an electric tilt between Canada and USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off that featured three separate fights. Kyle and Elliotte point out how the timing of tournament has really worked in hockey's favour (16:55). Kyle talks about his run in with Georges St-Pierre and former Prime Minister Jean Chretien (19:39). Elliotte gives his appreciation for the countless listeners who were concerned with his chest (21:52) and the fellas dive into the Thomas Harley situation and how this funky roster rule has played out (29:17). Elliotte highlights just how well the U.S. played defensively against Canada, and the pair talk about how Canada should adjust on Monday against Finland (37:46). The Final Thought focuses on Monday's nightcap between the USA and Sweden (49:34).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (55:20).In the final segment hear the full roundtable discussions between the Canadian coaches (1:23:14), followed by the American coaches (1:44:01). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 reflect on the first two games of the 4 Nations Face-Off that have provided breathtaking entertainment. They look ahead to Canada vs USA on Saturday (5:11) and briefly touch on the booing of the American national anthem (8:37). The guys talk about the lack of penalty calls in this tournament and how teams will have to adapt (15:21). Kyle and Elliotte also talk about whether the NHL will adopt expanded 3v3 OT (16:17). They touch on the World Cup of Hockey coming in 2028 (25:12) and Elliotte talks about a big flaw that's been exposed with this tournament (29:23). Kyle and Elliotte banter about who the surprise anthem singer will be on Saturday (32:57) and The Final Thought focuses on the news and notes that have popped up around the NHL during the 4 Nations break (38:03). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (46:10).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by Michael Russo of The Athletic and Sportsnet's David Amber to preview the 4 Nations Tournament here in Montreal. After the preview, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with a number of players from the tournament for some exclusive interviews:Josh Morrissey (33:17)Aleksander Barkov (44:29)Linus Ullmark (56:49)Erik Karlsson (1:07:54)Brock Nelson (1:18:31). Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 by highlighting notable 4 Nations hold-outs Quinn Hughes & Rasmus Ristolainen, while also mentioning those who opted to play for their countries. Most notably, Drew Doughty (15:30). Kyle and Elliotte talk about players like Jake Evans & Vladimir Tarasenko who could be traded during the 4 Nations break (21:47). The fellas update what the Blues plan to do as we creep closer to the trade deadline (29:30). Elliotte mentions that the Islanders are preparing to take a real run at extending Brock Nelson (37:59), before updating the latest with John Gibson and the Ducks (41:31). The Final Thought focuses on college free-agent Luke Haymes who is garnering a lot of interest around the NHL (47:20). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (48:43).In the final segment the guys look ahead to 4 Nations and talk about the goaltending depth for each country (1:03:25).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 Sidney Crosby's health and the likelihood of him playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations. You'll also hear an outstanding poem from a Penguins fan urging Crosby to chase one more Cup ring elsewhere. They delve into where Team Canada stands with Drew Doughty (12:42). The switch focus to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their targets in the trade market (21:13). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Mikko Rantanen's growing pains with Carolina (28:24) before addressing the NHLPA's appeal of Ryan Hartman's 10 game suspension (34:34). Elliotte mentions how active the Tampa Bay Lightning are in the trade market (38:38). The Final Thought focuses on the struggling Connor Bedard (40:07).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (48:43).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 look back at a wild week of trades across the NHL. They begin with the Canucks' pair of trades that sent J.T. Miller to the Rangers in return for Filip Chytil and Marcus Pettersson from the Penguins. They also talk about the runway now for Elias Pettersson as the drama between him and Miller comes to an end (14:32). Kyle and Elliotte touch on when to expect the NHL's next best-on-best tournament following 4 Nations (16:24) and they also touch on Canadians booing the American national anthem this weekend (18:22). The fellas talk about the trade between the Sharks and Stars (20:40) before touching on the Calgary Flames' commitment to the current roster as they continue to fight for a playoff spot (27:00). Kyle and Elliotte delve into the salary cap projections how possible fallouts (36:37). They talk about the Oilers-Leafs game on Saturday night (44:25) and they touch on the new hottest team in the NHL the Detroit Red Wings (51:20). Elliotte mentions that teams are wary of the Florida Panthers (56:28) and provides an update on Brandon Saad (56:51). The Final Thought focuses on the Elliotte's theory around the Mikko Rantanen trade (1:03:16).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:13:14).In the final segment the guys touch on the craziness surrounding the Senators and Quebec City last week (1:35:26).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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

This episode of the podcast is dedicated to Shawn Simpson.In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman breakdown the blockbuster trade between the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers that sent Kuzmenko, Pelletier, & draft picks from the Flames for Farabee, and Frost. Afterwards, the guys talk about what will happen to Brandon Saad after he and the Blues agreed to part ways (14:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Boston Bruins and their continued struggles and what it means for Brad Marchand's future there (24:00). Elliotte drops that one executive would like to see the Avs trade for Trevor Zegras (28:40) before the pair talk about Drew Doughty's return to play and the swirling Brandt Clarke rumours (29:43). The fellas delve into the latest surrounding Elias Pettersson and JT Miller in Vancouver, including possible suitors and the aftermath from Jim Rutherford's public comments (37:47) and Kyle takes a moment to call out the Canucks' roster for being oblivious to Linus Karlsson's first NHL goal (44:08). They talk about Marc-Andre Fleury's final NHL appearance in Montreal (46:50) and The Final Thought focuses on Utah HC's journey to finding an official team nickname and logo (56:50). In the final segment the fellas look ahead to a fantastic weekend of hockey (1:20:57).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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, Elliotte Friedman sits down with the Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno and Marc-André Fleury for an exclusive interview ahead of MAF's final appearance in Montreal.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 unpack the Mikko Rantanen trade from all angles. After looking at the Avs side of things they delve into Carolina pushing all their chips in (22:00) before finally analyzing the Blackhawks role in all of this (34:52). Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte discuss how the Rantanen trade ripples throughout the rest the NHL and impacts how other teams attack the trade market (41:57). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Alex Pietrangelo pulling out of the 4 Nations to "tend to an ailment" and how the league will treat this withdrawal (45:31). The fellas talk about the Will Borgen contract extension (55:00) and this week's Team We Don't Talk About Enough focuses on the Minnesota Wild (59:19). The Final Thought keys in on the battle of Ontario in Ottawa over the weekend (1:06:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:17:35).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte take a moment to reflect on the career of one of Elliotte's favourite actors, Paul Newman (1:43:32).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 with some injury news as Jacob Markstrom left the ice on Thursday night with an undisclosed injury. That turns into a conversation about availabilities for the 4 Nations tournament and whether players might favour the rest (10:12). Kyle ponders whether the Rangers are back (12:25) before the pair comment on the Ottawa Senators offensive struggles (16:37). That bleeds into a conversation about Brad Marchand's latest antics (19:26). Kyle asks Elliotte about the Carolina Hurricanes "big game hunting" in the trade market (23:38) before they delve into the uninspiring effort from the Vancouver Canucks against Edmonton on Thursday night (26:47). The fellas talk about Utah HC's trademark struggles and their tight playoff race with the Calgary Flames (38:40). Kyle and Elliotte touch on Drew Doughty being near a return to play (38:40) and in a segment coined Teams We Don’t Talk About Enough, Kyle and Elliotte delve into the Leafs ahead of the deadline and Auston Matthews comments on the crowd not being loud enough for Ryan Reaves (48:42). Then, they talk about the Winnipeg Jets and their ability to attract/keep players as a contender (59:16). The Final Thought focuses on Gary Bettman's reported plan to retire from his position as NHL Commissioner (1:06:31).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:15:33).In the final segment Elliotte sits down with Columbus Blue Jacket Zach Werenski for an exclusive one-on-one interview ahead of the 4 Nations tournament (1:35:14).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 their experiences at Hockey Day in Canada, highlighting the excitement and memorable moments from the games. They delve into the controversial referee decisions during the Edmonton vs. Vancouver game, particularly focusing on Connor McDavid's frustrations and the implications of his actions (5:51). The conversation shifts to trade rumors surrounding J.T. Miller and the Vancouver Canucks, exploring the dynamics of potential trades and the players' sentiments (23:56). They discuss the salary cap situation in the NHL, including projections for future seasons and the impact on player negotiations (34:29). Elliotte mentions that the Anaheim Ducks are close to signing Artyom Galimov (46:47). The Final Thought focuses on their experiences during Hockey Day in Canada, particularly the electrifying atmosphere in Montreal (48:12). They discuss the ups and downs of the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend, including their performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the subsequent game against the Rangers. The conversation shifts to trade talks and team dynamics, highlighting the complexities of player management in the NHL (58:38).Elliotte wraps the first segment recapping his biathlon experience against Kevin Bieksa (1:02:43).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:09:47).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 Hockey Day in Canada edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman speak with a handful of distinguished guests: Glen Sather (5:00)Lanny McDonald (24:00)Kevin Bieksa (48:57)Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte delve into the latest news and notes around the NHL. They begin with the future of Tristan Jarry who cleared waivers in Pittsburgh (1:15:59). Kyle and Elliotte talk about how all seven Canadian teams are in or around the playoffs at the halfway point (1:19:00), they touch on Rasmus Andersson's future with the Calgary Flames (1:23:30), and they discuss Cam Neely's comments on the future of the Bruins (1:27:47). Elliotte comments on whether 4 Nations will be a pressure point for teams to make trades (1:30:00) and the guys talk about Connor Hellebuyck's play this year and how impressive he is (1:32:00). The fellas give the Sabres their flowers for calling the league to change the goal-scorer on empty-netter on Wednesday night (1:33:00). The Final Thought focuses on Hockey Day in Canada and the city of Canmore (1:35:53).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:38:57).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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 highlight Connor Hellebuyck's outstanding season before revisiting the Vancouver Canucks' wild travel-day win over the Toronto Maple Leafs (3:38). Then the guys delve into Cutter Gauthier's return to Philly and the outstanding atmosphere (9:09). After the Philly chat, the guys focus on Ryan O'Reilly trade speculation (22:02). They also talk about the Seattle Kraken whose playoff hopes are teetering. Will they sell before the deadline? (27:00) Kyle and Elliotte update listeners on Evander Kane's injury situation (32:50). The fellas talk about the Pacific Division leading Vegas Golden Knights (37:45). After, Elliotte talks about the US juniors head coaching position after David Carle confirms he wont return for a run at a 3-peat (44:45). Kyle Bukauskas discusses his takeaways from Steve Staios' mid-year address in Ottawa (51:11). The Final Thought focuses on the Boston Bruins' tumultuous season and a report of instability within the locker room (59:37). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:08:33).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte look forward to our live show this Thursday night in Canmore Alberta (1:35:30).Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This 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;

Links to donate to LA fire relief efforts: Support LAFD & American Red CrossIn this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin things with an in-depth look at how tight the NHL standings are near the halfway mark of the season, and how that race is holding up big trades across the league. The fellas key in on the Ottawa Senators who have cooled off after the Christmas break (7:33). Elliotte interjects to update the latest Dylan Cozens trade speculation (16:19) and they also talk about Michael Andlauer's recent comments on the future of the Sens' downtown arena development (21:13). Elliotte wonders about what the Bruins do with their coaching staff beyond this season (26:00). Afterwards, the guys talk about John Gibson's future (28:40), before delving into how trade-values are trending across the league (33:54). The Final Thought focuses on Connor Hellebuyck's 300th career win (45:10). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (53:14).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte look ahead to Saturday's cross-country showdown between the Canucks and Leafs (1:13:40).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 highlight the NHL demand for Head Coach David Carle who just secured his second straight World Junior gold medal for the USA. Once the fellas finish opining over the World Juniors, they focus on Auston Matthews' first two games back with the Toronto Maple Leafs (10:20). That makes way for a conversation about the crossroads that the Boston Bruins are facing (15:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Ottawa Senators who are firmly in the playoff race out East but without Linus Ullmark. Do they go out and get a stopgap (17:21)? The guys delve into the intricacies of Frank Vatrano's extension and the future of deferred salaries in the NHL (27:16) and Elliotte highlights Canes forwards Eric Robinson as a player to keep an eye on with regards to a contract extension (41:30). The Final Thought focuses on the continued drama surrounding the Vancouver Canucks' two star forwards (45:11). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (51:22).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte focus on the Montreal Canadiens' outstanding road trip across four different time zones (1:07:50). 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 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.