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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman recap a sensational gold medal final between Canada and the United States, highlighting Connor Hellebuyck’s standout performance and how Canada processes a tough loss. They discuss Jack Hughes’ heroics, how close Sidney Crosby was to playing, other injury updates, and give credit to Auston Matthews, while also examining the state of officiating at the Games. The episode closes with their favorite memories from Milano-Cortina, a note on the trade freeze lifting, and final Olympic shoutouts.

32 Thoughts: The Podcast

February 22, 20261h 0m

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Show Notes

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman recap a sensational Gold medal final between Canada and the USA. They talk about Hellebuyck having the game of his life (5:56), and how Canada will suffer this one and move forward (13:40). They touch on Jack Hughes' heroics (20:25). Kyle and Elliotte update you on how close Crosby was to playing. Plus the other injuries that may come out of this (24:44). They give their flowers to Auston Matthews (32:04) before discussing the state of officiating at these Olympic games (36:00). The guys talk about their best memories from Milano-Cortina (45:05). The Final Thought touches quickly on how the trade freeze will lift at midnight eastern (52:30). In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte wrap up all their last shoutouts from the Olympics (55:40). 

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

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