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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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01:39:41

Break Glass in Case of Stanley Cup Playoffs

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/04/22

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Monday and Tuesday:Canadiens vs Lightning (1:45) Oilers vs Ducks (7:30) Senators vs Hurricanes (12:00) Mammoth vs Golden Knights (29:53) Sabres vs Bruins (34:00) Stars vs Wild (37:55) Flyers vs Penguins (43:40) Kings vs Avalanche (48:14) In the Final Thought Kyle and Elliotte update you on the latest front office moves from the Devils, Leafs, and Canucks (51:24). Kyle and

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01:33:13

A Weekend That Set the Tone

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/04/20

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Sunday night: Canadiens vs Lightning (4:36) Sabres vs Bruins (14:20) Mammoth vs Golden Knights (21:25) Kings vs Avalanche (30:06) In this second segment Kyle and Elliotte break down everything they saw from Saturday's action: Senators vs Hurricanes (38:18) Stars vs Wild (46:10) Flyers vs Penguins (52:23) The fellas also touch on the Leafs (57:25), Preds (59:47), and Canucks

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02:39:38

Who’s Out, Who’s In: The Full Breakdown

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/04/17

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down all 16 teams that have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what lays ahead for all of them: New Jersey (1:00) Toronto (11:00) Nashville (24:00) Vancouver (29:00) Chicago (35:00) Calgary (41:30) Rangers (45:30) Seattle (49:30) Winnipeg (56:00) Florida (1:01:00) San Jose (1:05:00) St Louis (1:12:00) Islanders (1:16:00) Columbus (1:21:00) Detroit (1:27:00) Washingtion (1:34:00) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in

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02:15:30

Ovi vs Crosby. The Last Dance?

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/04/13

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the Norris Trophy debate from Hockey Night before highlighting a milestone matchup as Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby face off for the 100th time (18:30). They break down the tightening playoff races in both the Eastern (28:30) and Western Conferences (46:30), and provide an update on Nashville’s ongoing GM search (52:30). The guys also touch on key decisions looming for the Vancouver Canucks at season’s end (1:00:00),

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02:49:59

Take That for Data

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/04/10

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Pittsburgh Penguins returning to the playoffs and the strong coaching impact of Dan Muse, while the Utah Mammoth also clinch a postseason berth (12:00). They discuss Cole Caufield reaching the 50-goal mark (17:00), the Islanders picking up their first win under Peter DeBoer (29:00) and the tightening Eastern Conference race, including Buffalo finally ending their playoff drought (38:00). The guys also look ahead to a

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02:02:28

The Easter Exit

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/04/06

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to a coaching change on Long Island as the Islanders replace Patrick Roy with Peter DeBoer. They touch on Philadelphia picking up a win on dollar soft-serve night with Porter Martone continuing to impress, while also noting the Flyers’ tough tiebreaker situation as the Eastern Conference playoff race tightens (23:00). The guys also discuss Tim Stützle’s underrated consistency (30:30), Detroit slipping and needing answers

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01:39:49

Talking to Ownership in Their Language

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/04/03

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down what was said by MLSE leadership in the days following Brad Treliving’s departure and why this shift is about more than just the GM (25:01). They discuss early candidates for the GM role and Elliotte’s theory on how the Quinn Hughes situation could influence how players like Auston Matthews approach their futures (30:50). Elliotte also shares a story about how he heard the news of Treliving’s firing (35:30), while the

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01:50:21

This Town Is a Make You Town

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/30

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Vegas Golden Knights making a coaching change, bringing in John Tortorella. They break down the chaotic playoff race in the Eastern Conference (23:48), before touching on Porter Martone signing with Philadelphia and ongoing extension talks between Trevor Zegras and the Flyers (28:30). The guys also discuss tension between Travis Green and Linus Ullmark (36:30), Kyle’s visit to St. Louis (42:30), and the tight Western

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01:35:36

Everybody Ropes Everybody Rides

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/27

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look at the Oilers showing signs of something sustainable with strong underlying numbers, while the Pacific Division remains wide open. They discuss looming offseason questions around figures like Adam Foote, Auston Matthews, and Brady Tkachuk (10:30), along with the tightening playoff race in the Eastern Conference (13:30) and the growing consensus around Nikita Kucherov as the Hart Trophy favorite (17:09). Elliotte also shares

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01:46:06

We Just Want Clarity

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/23

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to AJ Greer’s three-game suspension for boarding Connor Zary, while continued confusion around goaltender interference sparks calls for clearer definition from the NHL (17:00). Kyle shares takeaways from Toronto vs. Ottawa, including concerns about Senators fans selling tickets to opposing supporters (30:30), while the Islanders hang on in a key playoff race (45:00) and the Ducks outlast the Sabres (48:00). The guys also dive

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01:11:06

No Team Is Safe

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/20

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Elliotte’s travel mishap getting to Vancouver, before diving into a league where every game is starting to feel more meaningful as the playoff races tighten. They discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets holding a playoff spot under Rick Bowness (8:45), Edmonton’s disappointing loss to Florida and Kris Knoblauch’s measured response (13:25), and Brady Tkachuk's heart-to-heart with coach Green leading Ottawa to a big win over the

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01:29:11

When the Stars Start Speaking

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/16

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Leon Draisaitl leaving Sunday’s game after a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt, while the Oilers don’t sound overly concerned and responded on the ice. They discuss Connor McDavid weighing in on player safety and suspensions, and what Gary Bettman’s response could be when the General Managers meet in Florida (5:51). The guys also touch on World Cup of Hockey host cities being on the agenda (22:30), while goalie interference debate

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02:13:30

Are the Leafs a Team or a Club?

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/13

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Auston Matthews taking a knee-on-knee hit from Radko Gudas and the lack of response from the Maple Leafs. They discuss uncertainty around Brad Treliving’s future as he approaches the final year of his contract (8:30), and the tightening playoff races across both the Eastern (10:00) and Western (21:00) conferences. Elliotte also shares that Nashville appears to be interviewing candidates for its GM position (22:30), before

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01:34:07

The Buzz Is Back in Buffalo

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Buffalo and Tampa Bay’s wild 8–7 thriller, highlighting Rasmus Dahlin’s elite play (7:30), before discussing Matt Barzal’s hit on Macklin Celebrini (15:30) and Nazem Kadri’s emotional return against Colorado (23:00). They move through league storylines including a proposal to extend overtime through the end of a power play (26:00), Winnipeg slipping in the standings (30:00), Edmonton’s big win over Vegas (33:00), and questions about the Golden Knights

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01:39:34

The Trade Deadline Special

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/07

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the NHL trade deadline, starting with Nazem Kadri heading to Colorado and MacKenzie Weegar landing in Utah. They dig into the trades around the league, including fierce internal discussions in St. Louis during the Colton Parayko situation and frustration from some teams over the growing number of no-trade clauses (11:30). John Carlson trade reaction (21:30). The guys also break down how the deadline unfolded for Toronto as

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01:47:48

The One Before

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/03/02

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman gear up for trade deadline week, diving into Steven Stamkos’ availability and continued interest around Ryan O’Reilly (2:00), Robert Thomas (11:30), and Jordan Binnington (16:30). They discuss Nazem Kadri’s leadership in Calgary (19:00), Toronto’s path toward potentially selling (26:00), and uncertainty surrounding Elias Pettersson after being benched against Seattle (42:59). The guys also touch on Tyler Myers’ unresolved situation

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02:03:55

A Buyers’ Market and Nobody Wants to Blink

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/02/27

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set the table for a buyers’ market ahead of the trade deadline, with selling teams wary of getting stuck and prices running high. They discuss Adam Fox staying focused on winning now (9:53), Buffalo pushing forward with Alex Tuch’s future in question (16:00), Vancouver listening on most pieces outside of its young core and Filip Hronek (17:00), and why the Blues’ asking prices, including for Robert Thomas, are significant (20:53)

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01:00:04

La Fine

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/02/22

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman recap a sensational Gold medal final between Canada and the USA. They talk about Hellebuyck having the game of his life (5:56), and how Canada will suffer this one and move forward (13:40). They touch on Jack Hughes' heroics (20:25). Kyle and Elliotte update you on how close Crosby was to playing. Plus the other injuries that may come out of this (24:44). They give their flowers to Auston Matthews (32:04) before discussing the

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01:14:01

One More to Go

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/02/21

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an eventful semifinal round from Milano Cortina. They open with reflections from Canada-Finland before getting into that 2-2 goal that could have been called for goaltender interference (11:00). They debate who to take out of the lineup of Crosby returns to the lineup (15:00). The fellas then look forward to Canada-USA on Sunday and its various roster machinations and storylines (27:00). They touch briefly on the bronze

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01:21:04

Puck. Don't. Lie.

32 Thoughts: The Podcast ·

2026/02/19

On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an amazing quarter final day at Milano Cortina. Beginning with Canada squeezing out a dramatic win over Czechia. They delve into the controversial Czech go-ahead-goal that saw six Czechia players on the ice (9:30). They talk about Crosby's injury (19:00) and Binnington's heroics (25:00) They react to the Finn's dramatic come-from-behind win over the Swiss (28:30). Then the fellas unpack the nightcap between the USA and

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