Predicting NHL Awards Winners
Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down their NHL award predictions, covering the Hart, Norris, Calder, Vezina, and Jack Adams trophies. They highlight top college free-agent signings, the St. Louis Blues’ hot streak, and the Minnesota Wild’s recent form. The episode also touches on goalie interference, offside challenges, and the fading playoff hopes of the Canucks and Flames. They wrap up with reactions to John Tortorella’s exit and a tribute to Kevin Bieksa’s Fairmont Prep Academy team.
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Show Notes
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through the major NHL awards and who they think will win each; Hart (4:00), Norris (8:00), Calder (14:44), Vezina (20:36), & the Jack Adams (21:19). They begin the newsy segment by highlighting the top college free agent signings (27:19). They delve into the insane heater the St. Louis Blues have been on (34:31). Kyle and Elliotte touch on the Minnesota Wild's recent form (45:13). Elliotte shares some reactions to our goalie-interference conversations (47:45). They also talk about offside challenges (50:33). The fellas touch on the Canucks' & Flames' dwindling playoff chances and their respective seasons (54:00). Elliotte touches on the aftermath of the Tortorella exit in Philly (1:00:20). The Final Thought focuses on The Gr8 Chase and goal 890 (1:02:50).
Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:06:34).
In the Final Segment Kyle and Elliotte show love for Kevin Bieksa's Fairmont Prep Academy who came second in the AAA High School US National Championship (1:38:57).
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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.
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