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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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Mar 8, 2025 • 1h 21min
Trade Deadline Wrap Up Special
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman highlight and break down all the major trades from Friday's NHL Trade Deadline. They kick things off with the Brad Marchand deal between the Panthers and Bruins (3:35). That's followed by the Mikko Rantanen trade between the Canes and Stars (13:44). They also delve into all the moves the Avalanche made this season while ultimately ending up with Brock Nelson (26:24). Kyle and Elliotte talk about what Toronto was able to accomplish (30:35) and get into the Dylan Cozens and Fabian Zetterlund deals for the Senators (38:13). They look at the Buffalo Sabres side of the Cozens trade (47:06) and Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Winnipeg Jets deals for Luke Schenn and Brandon Tanev (47:06). The guys discuss what the Oilers were able to do with the Jake Walman trade and how the Evander Kane stuff shook out (52:48), and they touch on a couple quiet days for the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens (54:28). The Final Thought focuses on the Vancouver Canucks and their inability to move pending UFA Brock Boeser (57:19).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions, emails, and voicemails in the Thought Line (1:02:48). 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

Mar 3, 2025 • 2h 51min
32 Trade Deadline Preview Thoughts
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman tap into every team in the NHL and provide a preview of what to expect from each of them ahead of Friday's trade deadline. Western Conference:Anaheim ( 3:11)Calgary (9:19)Chicago (15:17)Colorado (21:48)Dallas (24:45)Edmonton (29:01)LA (39:20)Minnesota (42:50)Nashville (47:53)San Jose (52:28)Seattle (58:05)St Louis (1:01:19)Utah (1:06:45)Vancouver (1:10:08)Vegas (1:20:28)Winnipeg (1:25:56)Eastern Conference:Boston (1:32:59)Buffalo (1:39:12)Carolina (1:44:27)Columbus (1:50:24)Detroit (1:56:50)Florida (2:00:50)Montreal (2:04:40)New Jersey (2:08:12)New York Islanders (2:11:27)New York Rangers (2:17:07)Ottawa (2:20:49)Philadelphia (2:25:28)Pittsburgh (2:32:40)Tampa Bay (2:36:02)Toronto (2:39:55)Washington (2:44:30)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

Feb 28, 2025 • 1h 13min
The Big Question Heading Into the Trade Deadline
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the latest with Mikko Rantanen's future with the Carolina Hurricanes ahead of the NHL trade deadline. Afterwards, the pair delve into some biting comments from a few NHL head coaches around the league on Thursday night (15:23). The fellas also talk about the Alex Nedeljkovic blowup after being pulled Thursday (19:18) and how mad Leon Draisaitl got after the Oilers-Panthers game (22:14). They talk about what the Winnipeg Jets and the Washington Capitals might do ahead of the deadline (26:09). Elliotte talks about all the centers that are available (31:58) and Kyle brings up the Sharks who have a handful of UFA's that could be on the move (36:02). Kyle asks Elliotte about what to expect between the Canucks and Brock Boeser (37:14) and The Final Thought focuses on one of the biggest fish in the trade market, Seth Jones (39:04). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (43:49).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte look ahead to the NHL Stadium Series game between the Blue Jackets and Red Wings at the home of the Ohio State Buckeyes (1:07:54). 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

Feb 24, 2025 • 1h 46min
882 Down. 13 to Go.
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about Alex Ovechkin's "Gr8 Chase" for the NHL goal scoring record. The guys delve into the latest with Mikko Rantanen and his future with the Carolina Hurricanes (13:45) before unpacking how teams could be looking into acquiring BOTH of the Schenn brothers (20:36). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Seth Jones' market on the trade deadline (24:02) and Elliotte provides a theory on where he could see Erik Karlsson fitting post-deadline (33:05). They also talk about the Boston Bruins finally waving the white flag on the season heading into the deadline (39:30). They touch on the Flames as they inch back closer to the right side of the playoff bar (43:38). Kyle and Elliotte talk about a couple of dangerous hits from Trevor Zegras and Casey Cizikas (46:54). The Final Thought focuses on the NHL Draft Gary Bettman's interesting comments (54:27).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:05:15).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Skate for LA Strong charity game (1:38:28).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

Feb 21, 2025 • 1h 4min
Canada Tops the Hockey Mountain (Again)
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman put a wrap on the very successful 4 Nations Face-Off. Elliotte admits he made a mess of his MVP ballot (10:54) and the guys talk about the pressure that was on Jordan Binnington in the Final (14:27). The fellas discuss the lack of penalties (17:17) and get into Canada keeping true to form and finishing a best-on-best tournament strong (19:36). They talk about whose stock rose most in this tournament (23:30) and remark on how hockey really took a W this tournament (30:44). The Final Thought focuses on the resumption of the NHL season and the potential for Mikko Rantanen to be moved again before the trade deadline (36:14). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (44:01).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

Feb 20, 2025 • 37min
4 Nations Championship Preview
This episode of 32 Thoughts is dedicated to Penguins broadcast legend Mike Lange.In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about the anticipation of the game and the moment. They also unpack all the injury news ahead of Thursday night's heavyweight tilt. In the second segment they sit down with Drew Doughty (20:26) and JT Miller (28:14) to talk about their experiences at 4 Nations.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

Feb 17, 2025 • 2h 8min
You Gotta Fight 4 Your Right to Face Off
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at an electric tilt between Canada and USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off that featured three separate fights. Kyle and Elliotte point out how the timing of tournament has really worked in hockey's favour (16:55). Kyle talks about his run in with Georges St-Pierre and former Prime Minister Jean Chretien (19:39). Elliotte gives his appreciation for the countless listeners who were concerned with his chest (21:52) and the fellas dive into the Thomas Harley situation and how this funky roster rule has played out (29:17). Elliotte highlights just how well the U.S. played defensively against Canada, and the pair talk about how Canada should adjust on Monday against Finland (37:46). The Final Thought focuses on Monday's nightcap between the USA and Sweden (49:34).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (55:20).In the final segment hear the full roundtable discussions between the Canadian coaches (1:23:14), followed by the American coaches (1:44:01). 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

Feb 14, 2025 • 1h 11min
We Are Loving This
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte reflect on the first two games of the 4 Nations Face-Off that have provided breathtaking entertainment. They look ahead to Canada vs USA on Saturday (5:11) and briefly touch on the booing of the American national anthem (8:37). The guys talk about the lack of penalty calls in this tournament and how teams will have to adapt (15:21). Kyle and Elliotte also talk about whether the NHL will adopt expanded 3v3 OT (16:17). They touch on the World Cup of Hockey coming in 2028 (25:12) and Elliotte talks about a big flaw that's been exposed with this tournament (29:23). Kyle and Elliotte banter about who the surprise anthem singer will be on Saturday (32:57) and The Final Thought focuses on the news and notes that have popped up around the NHL during the 4 Nations break (38:03). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (46:10).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

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 30min
4 (Nations) Thoughts
In this episode, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by Michael Russo of The Athletic and Sportsnet's David Amber to preview the 4 Nations Tournament here in Montreal. After the preview, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with a number of players from the tournament for some exclusive interviews:Josh Morrissey (33:17)Aleksander Barkov (44:29)Linus Ullmark (56:49)Erik Karlsson (1:07:54)Brock Nelson (1:18:31). 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

Feb 10, 2025 • 1h 9min
Hold Outs, Opt Ins, and Potential Trades
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by highlighting notable 4 Nations hold-outs Quinn Hughes & Rasmus Ristolainen, while also mentioning those who opted to play for their countries. Most notably, Drew Doughty (15:30). Kyle and Elliotte talk about players like Jake Evans & Vladimir Tarasenko who could be traded during the 4 Nations break (21:47). The fellas update what the Blues plan to do as we creep closer to the trade deadline (29:30). Elliotte mentions that the Islanders are preparing to take a real run at extending Brock Nelson (37:59), before updating the latest with John Gibson and the Ducks (41:31). The Final Thought focuses on college free-agent Luke Haymes who is garnering a lot of interest around the NHL (47:20). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (48:43).In the final segment the guys look ahead to 4 Nations and talk about the goaltending depth for each country (1:03:25).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