

32 Thoughts: The Podcast
Sportsnet
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 1h 26min
Trade Season Starts Early
Lots of action away from the ice! Jeff and Elliotte get into the three-way trade between the Kings-Blue Jackets-Flyers (00:00), wonder what Philly will do with Carter Hart (12:30), the latest on Alex DeBrincat (18:30), Toronto’s core four (22:15), Calgary’s coaching search (27:50), Anaheim hires Greg Cronin as their head coach (32:10), Lou Lamoriello speaks (39:20), Montreal signs Cole Caufield (44:20), and they get into the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights up 2-0 (48:30).Plus, they catch up with Bruce Cassidy (1:05:45) and Paul Maurice (1:15:00) in Las Vegas.Watch the entire Zach Whitecloud piece HEREEmail the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Winston Surfshirt - For The RecordListen to the full track hereAlso heard, Shayhan - PavementThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK, MSG and Sportsnet.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.

Jun 3, 2023 • 1h 5min
Media Day
Viva Las Vegas! Jeff and Elliotte are in Sin City covering Stanley Cup Media Day. But before we get into everything, Elliotte provides an update on some breaking news -- Mike Babcock will be the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets (00:00)! We then hear from both coaches on where the Stanley Cup will be won (5:30), the guys discuss Kyle Dubas being named the president of hockey operations in Pittsburgh (8:50), Toronto hiring Brad Treliving as their GM (23:30), Ottawa sale (33:00), Philadelphia filling out their front office (36:00), Patrick Kane injury (37:30), interest in Alex Killorn and Tyler Bertuzzi (38:45), and the goalie marketing (40:10).Jeff and Elliotte also chat with Matthew Tkachuk (43:30) and Alex Pietrangelo (55:50) ahead of the Stanley Cup Final.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailMusic Outro: Moise - PARANOIAListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Chopped Herring Records & Sportsnet.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.

Jun 2, 2023 • 49min
“We’re here. We’re ready to go.”
Ryan Smith is the owner of the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake. He is also the executive chairman and co-founder of Qualtrics, an experience management company based out of Provo, Utah. He has expressed interest in owning an NHL team and has had conversations with the league about why he feels Utah is ready for the NHL.Jeff and Elliotte chat with Ryan about his journey, how he got into sports ownership, relocation or expansion, why Utah makes sense, surrounding himself with smart people, taking risks, working with Danny Ainge, some of his mentors, what he’s passionate about, and his friendship with Wayne Gretzky and Jon Cooper.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Columbia Records & TNT.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.

May 31, 2023 • 35min
The Waiting Game
Expect lots of news! Jeff and Elliotte provide more details on the Kyle Dubas situation (1:00), where Toronto is at with their GM search --- it's close (7:20), Washington finds their coach (9:40), Predators make changes (12:00), Flames/Ducks/Blue Jackets still on the hunt for their next coach (16:00) and Seattle will be making some announcements this week (18:20).Plus, the guys get into the Ottawa sale (20:00), Tom Dundon’s comments on the future of his club (22:00), and what’s next for Dallas as they were eliminated by the Vegas Golden Knights in the Western Conference Final (24:20).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Miss Tiny - The BeggarListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK and Revenue.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.

May 29, 2023 • 1h 28min
Apsveicam!
What a moment for Latvia! Jeff and Elliotte recap the IIHF World Championship (45:30) and discuss Latvia winning their first hockey medal at a world championship (50:45). But before that, they get into Kyle Dubas and Pittsburgh (2:00), Ottawa sale (5:20), GM search in Toronto (11:00), Matthew Tkachuk on NBA on TNT (37:30) and a full Game 5 recap between the Stars-Golden Knights (20:00).They also go around the league with the latest on coaching vacancies — Rangers (31:20), Blue Jackets (31:45), Ducks (34:00), Flames (34:40), Predators (35:10) and Capitals (36:00).The guys also chat with David Proper, NHL Senior EVP of Media and International Strategy (59:20), about the Global Series in Stockholm, the pre-season game in Australia between the Kings and Coyotes, other locations the league has looked at to potentially host games, what goes into planning such events, how ball hockey could play a factor in growing the game, and much more.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Joe Hertler & The Rainbow Seekers - What I WantListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: IIHF, KKGK, KTCK-AM, TNT and Sportsnet.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.

May 26, 2023 • 47min
Stayin’ Alive
We got hockey this weekend! Jeff and Elliotte recap the Game 4 between the Stars-Golden Knights (1:00), Florida is off to the Stanley Cup Final (16:30) and they wonder what the off-season will look like for the Hurricanes (12:00).The guys also discuss the investigation by the NHLPA into Kyle Dubas and his agent situation (28:00), the latest on the former Toronto GM (34:00), NHLPA x NHL meetings (36:30), updates on coach/mgmt vacancies around the league (37:40), Buffalo resigns their captain (39:10), Anthony Stewart lands himself another gig (40:30), and Jeff gets his rule change thanks to Champions League Hockey (41:30).Watch the Mason Marchment piece HEREEmail the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Say Yes Dog - Feel BetterListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Enigma Productions, KTCK-AM, Sportsnet, Virgin, and WQAM-AMThe 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.

May 24, 2023 • 1h 1min
Burning Bright
All smiles in Calgary. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Flames restructuring their front office and hiring Craig Conroy as their GM (01:00). They also get into the statement that as released by Kyle Dubas (19:00), an update on Toronto’s GM search (29:00), Ottawa sale (34:00), Salary Cap (37:00), and what’s happening in Nashville (38:40).Plus, the guys recap the Eastern Conference Final (50:20) and the Western Final (40:00), and take a very interesting voicemail (54:30). Thanks to Tom Embery, VP/GM of PNC Arena.Watch the full Jim Nill feature hereEmail the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Art Lown - Deep Blue SeaListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK and Sportsnet.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.

May 22, 2023 • 47min
Penguin Kyle?
We have had a couple of days to process everything. Jeff and Elliotte discuss what might be next for Kyle Dubas (2:40) and where Toronto might go from here. They also get into the situation in Calgary (19:20), Spencer Carbery (24:30), potential changes to the regular season (25:10) and the Ottawa sale (26:30).Plus, the guy break down both conference finals — Dallas-Vegas (29:30) and Florida-Carolina (36:40).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Boy & Bear - Silver MoonListen to the full track here*interlude [sample "HEAVEN TO ME"]This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK, Sportsnet and WQAM-AM.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.

May 19, 2023 • 1h 27min
Shanahan Shocker
It was a late night and the Leafs make a major move! Jeff and Elliotte discuss Brendan Shanahan's press conference as the Toronto Maple Leafs will not be bringing back Kyle Dubas as their GM (00:01). They also recap the 4OT thriller between Florida-Carolina (25:00), the performance from Sergei Bobrovsky and the play of Brandon Montour. They also go into some news from around the league — Clayton Keller and the Coyotes (37:30), Spencer Carbery (44:00), Viktor Arvidsson and the LA Kings (45:30), the salary cap (46:30), Ottawa sale (47:50), what Nashville might be doing with their coaching staff (56:20), and updates on searches in Pittsburgh (50:40), Calgary (52:30), Columbus (54:30), Anaheim (55:00), and Washington (55:40).Plus, the guys chat with Paul Stastny (58:20) about how he approaches the postseason, officiating in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his relationship with referees, the art of the faceoff, what makes a great organization, going to his father for advice and becoming a hockey day, and what he took away from his time in Winnipeg. Watch the entire Paul Maurice & Rod Brind'Amour feature on Sportsnet's YouTube channelEmail the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: The Heavy Heavy - Desert RavenListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Fox Sports, Sportsnet and WQAM-AM.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.

May 17, 2023 • 1h 28min
Coyote Ugly
Will the Coyotes stay in Arizona? Jeff and Elliotte discuss the decision by voters to reject the proposed Tempe Arena Project (00:01), what might be next for the Coyotes and if we’ll see the team relocate. They also get into Toronto's year-end press conferences (14:00) and the Oilers (33:00), look at the off-season for the Kraken (49:30) and provide a slew of management and coaching updates on — Calgary (39:00), Pittsburgh (40:30), Washington (47:11), New York Rangers (47:30), and Anaheim (48:20).Plus, they chat with Daniel Hilferty, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Spectacor, (56:40) about the hiring of Keith Jones and Daniel Briere, the hiring process, their approach going forward, timelines, what impressed them about Jones & Briere, and the relationship between team and fans as well as hockey operations to business.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: OMBIIGIZI ft. Peter Dreimanis - Back At MeListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Bally Sports, FXX (Dave - Honestly) and Sportsnet.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.