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32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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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01:31:33

The Chasing Days Are Done

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/04/07

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

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01:45:13

Three. Goals. Away.

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/04/04

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

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01:42:50

Predicting NHL Awards Winners

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/31

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through the major NHL awards and who they think will win each; Hart (4:00), Norris (8:00), Calder (14:44), Vezina (20:36), & the Jack Adams (21:19). They begin the newsy segment by highlighting the top college free agent signings (27:19). They delve into the insane heater the St. Louis Blues have been on (34:31). Kyle and Elliotte touch on the Minnesota Wild's recent form (45:13). Elliotte shares some reactions to our

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01:38:42

Torts Out.

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/28

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman (live from the airport in Winnipeg) begin by unpacking John Tortorella's exit as head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers. Elliotte touches on the speculation that's arisen in Vancouver about Rick Tocchet potentially taking the Flyers job this summer (18:56). They transition to Sidney Crosby and his 20th straight year at a point per game or more (22:15). Elliotte touches on what he's been doing while visiting the Oilers and Jets

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01:26:24

Let the Goalies Fight

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/24

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

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01:35:32

March Madness on Ice

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/21

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

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01:21:24

Everyone Is Sweet For Dallas

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/17

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

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01:10:06

All Good in Buffalo

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/14

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

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01:05:45

Tying up Some Deadline Loose Ends

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/10

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

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01:20:40

Trade Deadline Wrap Up Special

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/08

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

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02:50:41

32 Trade Deadline Preview Thoughts

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/03/03

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

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01:12:41

The Big Question Heading Into the Trade Deadline

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/28

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

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01:46:01

882 Down. 13 to Go.

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/24

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

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01:03:33

Canada Tops the Hockey Mountain (Again)

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/21

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

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00:37:19

4 Nations Championship Preview

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/20

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 the 4 Nations Championship Game. In this 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

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02:08:01

You Gotta Fight 4 Your Right to Face Off

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/17

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

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01:11:17

We Are Loving This

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/14

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

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01:29:33

4 (Nations) Thoughts

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/12

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

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01:08:54

Hold Outs, Opt Ins, and Potential Trades

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/10

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

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01:14:33

The Real Questions Surrounding Crosby

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2025/02/07

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about Sidney Crosby's health and the likelihood of him playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations. You'll also hear an outstanding poem from a Penguins fan urging Crosby to chase one more Cup ring elsewhere. They delve into where Team Canada stands with Drew Doughty (12:42). The switch focus to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their targets in the trade market (21:13). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Mikko Rantanen's growing pains with

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