32 Thoughts: The Podcast A Lot of TBD at American Thanksgiving
Nov 28, 2025
The hosts dive into the Edmonton Oilers' shocking 8-3 collapse, weighing tough decisions regarding goaltending. They celebrate the Ottawa Senators' resurgence with Brady Tkachuk back on the ice. Calgary’s GM gets a two-year extension, while the Canucks rally after a front-office memo. Discussions on William Nylander’s dynamics with Coach Berube and the Avalanche's new defensive mantra keep the banter lively. Listener interactions add humor, plus trivia about historic game-winning goals spice things up!
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Oilers Must Face Harsh Goalie Reality
- The Oilers must reassess whether Stewart Skinner fits their high-pressure environment amid defensive struggles and cap limits.
- Elliotte Friedman says organizational honesty may require moving on even if it means appearing desperate in the trade market.
Ask If Change Benefits Team And Player
- If a goalie isn’t thriving in your system, evaluate trades even if assets are limited and it looks risky.
- Friedman advises asking internally whether change benefits the team and the player rather than clinging to cap comfort.
Pickard’s ‘Go Down Swinging’ Moment
- Calvin Pickard described feeling extreme pressure before a Tampa game and decided to 'go down swinging.'
- Pickard said that mental peace that night helped him play his best despite uncertain future starts.