32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack how the Montreal Canadiens managed to get Ivan Demidov to the NHL this season (2:20). Afterwards, they touch on Gabriel Landeskog's comeback story (15:35). The fellas touch on the NCAA Frozen Four and what David Carle will do now that his season is done (26:21). Then, Kyle and Elliotte talk about the playoff standings out East followed by the Winnipeg Jets solidifying their spot atop the Central (29:39). Elliotte gives Kyle his flowers for suggesting Connor Hellebuyck should get Hart consideration (33:18) and the guys talk about the displeasure on Long Island after their big L to the Rangers (36:37). Kyle and Elliotte unpack a couple of great interviews by Iain MacIntyre with Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes (40:10) and Connor McDavid's return on Wednesday night (48:33). The Final Thought focuses on the loss of two giant names in the world of hockey, Greg Millen and Ray Shero (51:55). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:06:12).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Alex Ovechkin capturing the NHL's all-time goal scoring record. Afterwards, they delve into what is being dubbed the "Sunshine State Conspiracy" against the Toronto Maple Leafs (27:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about referees paying attention to Elvis Merzlikins' propensity to draw contact (40:00) and banter about the Senators being close to clinching a playoff spot (46:18), before talking about Minnesota's crucial win on Sunday (47:25). Elliotte touches on a few NHL prospects including the Flames' Zayne Parekh (55:15) and The Final Thought focuses on the NHL possibly combining the Draft with Free Agency into one long event (59:57). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:05:04).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by delving into Kyle's time in Montreal to cover the Canadiens. That bleeds into a conversation about the teams dealing with late season injuries (11:47). Elliotte points out an quirk about the Avs schedule (19:36) and the fellas revisit Kyle's point that Connor Hellebuyck should be given Hart consideration (23:20). Elliotte updates the latest surrounding Rick Tocchet's future with the Vancouver Canucks (31:17) and they delve into the Anthony Duclair-Patrick Roy drama on Long Island (40:37). The fellas discuss Jalen Chatfield escaping discipline for his take down of Connor McMichael (50:48) and the Final Thought focuses on the new Rogers-NHL broadcast rights deal (59:21). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:10:16). The final segment focuses on Alex Ovechkin being only 3 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record (1:39:00)Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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

Dive into a lively discussion about the frontrunners for NHL awards like the Hart and Norris. Discover the incredible winning streak of the St. Louis Blues and how it impacts their playoff aspirations. Hear insights on the Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames as they face tough challenges. Plus, the hosts reflect on Alex Ovechkin's chase for the all-time scoring record and share humorous anecdotes about NHL traditions. Get ready for some playful banter and intriguing analyses that make for an entertaining hockey chat!

The hosts dive into John Tortorella's departure from the Flyers and the potential implications for the team. They celebrate Sidney Crosby's impressive point streak and reflect on the Jets' season dynamics. A touching moment of respect between Ovechkin and Fleury is highlighted, showcasing sportsmanship amidst fierce rivalries. The discussion also navigates controversial goalie interference calls and covers the Maple Leafs' strategic signings. Light-hearted banter and personal anecdotes add a fun touch to the analysis of the hockey world.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the 7-2 blowout LA Kings win over the Boston Bruins. That turns into a conversation about the Vegas Golden Knights losing Tomáš Hertl on Sunday night (4:41). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Thatcher Demko being set to make his return for the Canucks soon, possibly Monday (12:10) and discuss Sheldon Keefe's pointed comments on Saturday Night (20:00). They talk about the Oilers players that are stepping up in the lineup with their plethora of injuries (30:56) and check in on the Atlantic Division race (36:52). Next, the fellas touch on Pat Maroon announcing he will retire after the season (46:29) and Elliotte unveils that it's status quo for the anthems before games in the NHL (55:35). The guys talk about expansion in the WHL (58:21) and The Final Thought focuses on the NHL's new ideas for their annual awards (1:02:15).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:07:12).In the final segment the guys focus on U-Sports hockey and their championships (1:22:22).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by unwrapping the latest around NHL expansion and the city of Houston (2:50). Afterwards, they delve into the Jets-Oilers tilt on Thursday where Connor McDavid and Stuart Skinner left early (11:39) and unpack a very tight playoff race in the Eastern Conference (16:34). They move West where Kyle and Elliotte touch on the Blues' taking hold of the final playoff spot after they beat Vancouver (24:10), the Flames' win over the Devils (31:17), and John Tavares reaching 1,100 career points (34:26). Next, replay fatigue and why there are too many goals coming off the board (36:48) plus Utah's push in the playoff race and how Ryan Smith is generating more fan interest (41:24). Elliotte highlights Andrew Brunette's pointed comments about his Nashville players (42:46) and the guys talk about Brent Burns playing 911 consecutive games (50:29). The Final Thought focuses on Elliotte's proposal to fix the advantage that the no-tax states currently enjoy (52:20).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:01:46).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into Mikko Rantanen's return to the Colorado with the Dallas Stars and talk about how tough the Central Division bracket will be in the playoffs. Next, they highlight how everyone is high on the Ottawa Senators currently (9:00) and Kyle and Elliotte discuss how Toronto reacted to the Leafs loss to the Senators (12:35). They also touch on the Montreal Canadiens and the tight Eastern Conference playoff race (19:02) and on a team that could be handful in the West in the LA Kings and Quinton Byfield who has been "Bringing the Boom" (28:42). That bleeds into a conversation about how tight the Western Conference wild card race is between the Blues, Canucks, Utah, and Calgary (30:18). Elliotte takes a second to talk about Connor Bedard's frustrations after a blowout loss visit to his hometown (36:47) and Kyle and Friedge speculate on Sam Bennett's future (40:40). The Final Thought focuses on our colleague Gene Principe (45:22). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (49:04).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte talk about the reason why they are in Florida recording this podcast, the NHL GM Meetings (1:14:45).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by discussing their takeaways from Thursday night's tilt between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florida Panthers which Elliotte attended, and from the Senators-Bruins game which Kyle attended. They talk about the Devils big victory over the Oilers (11:33) and Elliotte reveals that Adin Hill may be close to signing a contract extension with the Vegas Golden Knights (15:23). They dive into the tight Western Conference playoff race before Elliotte credits Quinn Hughes for having Elias Pettersson's back throughout his struggles this season (18:32). The fellas then delve into the Rasmus Dahlin "wants out of Buffalo" rumours (23:22), Kyle Palmieri being close to a contract extension with the Islanders (32:11), and Connor Zary's two game suspension (32:30). Next, they look ahead to the GM meetings that begin on Monday (33:56).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (44:47).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack what happened between Mitch Marner, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Carolina Hurricanes plus Elliotte ties a bow on the Mikko Rantanen saga (14:27). The fellas then turn their attention the Ottawa Senators and the narrative that has now surrounded the team (19:28). They then delve into the Brad Marchand exit in Boston (25:48) and discuss how well the Oilers handled the Dallas Stars (32:45). Elliotte talks about what interest there was in Brock Boeser at the trade deadline (36:32) and Kyle and Elliotte react to Lou Lamoriello's comments following the Brock Nelson trade (38:38). The Final Thought focuses on whether Marchand is heading to the Hockey Hall of Fame once his career is done (42:29). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (46:03).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte touch on Connor Ingram stepping away from the game to focus on his health. They also highlight Alex Oveckin's 1,600th NHL point (1:02:03).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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