32 Thoughts: The Podcast From Kempe to Chaos
Nov 17, 2025
The hosts dive into Adrian Kempe's new eight-year deal and Buffalo's commitment to keeping Tage Thompson. They discuss a rash of injuries impacting teams, including a quirky incident involving Jack Hughes. Olympic rink construction is on the agenda, alongside Andrew Brunette's pressures in Nashville and Toronto's five-game losing streak. A hot mic incident with Mark Scheifele raises eyebrows, while post-game chaos erupts in the Rangers-Red Wings matchup. The Dallas Stars celebrate Hall of Fame Weekend, and listener queries add fun, from raccoon solutions to historical goal records.
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Kempe Signing Stabilizes Kings
- Adrian Kempe prioritized staying in Los Angeles and the Kings worked hard to close a structured long-term deal.
- Elliotte Friedman says getting Kempe done stabilizes the Kings amid Kopitar's exit and a shrinking market.
Sabres Aren't Shopping Tage Thompson
- Buffalo views Tage Thompson as untouchable and has no interest in trading him now.
- Friedman suggests any departure would have to be player-driven, not the Sabres' choice.
Hughes' Team-Dinner Injury Explored
- Jack Hughes suffered a non-hockey, team-dinner injury that initially looked season-threatening.
- Friedman spent hours verifying details and concluded it was a fluke, not nefarious, with a weeks-to-months recovery window.