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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.

32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Maple Leafs’ early-season struggles after a 4–3 loss to the Kings, and why Toronto can still afford to be patient on the trade front. The guys provide an update on David Kämpf’s situation and whether Montreal could be a fit (16:11) before touching on Adrian Kempe beginning extension talks in Los Angeles (20:56). They run through notes from the GM Meetings (24:10), check in on Ottawa’s seven-game point streak and Shane Pinto’s new deal (27:05), and discuss the concern in Vancouver after Thatcher Demko’s injury (39:40). Elliotte weighs in on the mood in Buffalo with no update on Tage Thompson (47:16). The fellas unpack the exciting Islanders-Golden Knights tilt from Thursday (50:32). Plus Elliotte talks about his latest “For You Page” discovery (56:07). The Final Thought pays tribute to the late New York sports writer Larry Brooks (58:30).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:07:15).

Today we highlight Montreal singer-songwriter Nadia Hawa Baldé aka HAWA B and her single Je veux rester. Check her out here.

Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.

Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation here.

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

The Raccoons Strike Back

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, their seven straight wins, and a new challenge ahead: paying Leo Carlsson. The guys discuss the clear power imbalance between conferences and break down Colorado’s 9-1 demolition of Edmonton, asking when it’s time to truly worry about the Oilers (9:30). They touch on Toronto’s scoring prowess contrasted by their leaky defense and goaltending issues, plus an update on David Kämpf (24:33). Elliotte revisits the Blues’ brutal loss to Seattle and whether Doug Armstrong might go back to his familiar “holiday sale” playbook (40:52). The segment wraps with fallout from the U.S. government shutdown’s impact on NHL travel (46:52) and a Final Thought on the uncertainty around designated 19-year-olds in the AHL (48:55). 

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (57:25).

Today we highlight Heartland New Brunswick's Seth Anderson and his newest single Leafs Are Out. Check him out here.

Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.

Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation here.

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

The Next Ninety One

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast with Pittsburgh acknowledging Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal. The guys turn their attention to the struggling St. Louis Blues, where effort is being questioned and Jordan Kyrou once again finds himself in the middle of it (10:00). Elliotte explains why Jordan Binnington would have to fall off the map to miss Team Canada’s Olympic roster and who else could fill out the goaltending picture (18:45). The fellas react to Marcus Johansson’s controversial goal (27:00) and the Ducks’ surprising scoring surge (40:19). They discuss Auston Matthews’ best game of the season and the Leafs’ insistence that he’s healthy (45:23). Elliotte weighs in on the Owen Tippett rumours and draws parallels between Matvei Michkov’s current scrutiny and what Elias Pettersson went through last year (49:18). There’s chatter around a possible Trevor Zegras extension in Philly (52:50). Elliotte and Kyle weigh in the Vancouver Canucks' struggles (54:45). The guys touch on Arthur Kaliyev’s situation (1:04:27). The episode wraps with concern over the USHL’s uncertain future and what it could mean for the American development pipeline (1:10:11 ). The Final Thought focuses on Hockey Hall of Fame week and what it represents for the sport (1:17:05).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:04:30).

Today we highlight Anishinaabe indie roots-rock performer Graeme Jonez and his track Ride or Die. Check him out here.

Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.

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

Mr. 900

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by honing in on the players entering the nine and ten game marks of the first year of their ELC's. That's followed by a conversation about the November 1st milestone and teams that make the playoffs (15:00). They talk about David Kampf in Toronto (19:30). The fellas check-in with the Anaheim Ducks and their upward trajectory (31:30). Elliotte weighs in on the Jacob Markstrom two year deal (35:41). Kyle asks Elliotte about the hot New York Islanders (38:15). They touch on Chris Tanev's health scare (42:00). The guys talk about the Sens-Habs rivalry and how it's really heating up (43:30). The Final Thought focuses on the Toronto Blue Jays World Series run and the boys recent trip to watch the Lions play the Vikings (46:17). 

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:04:30).

Today we highlight Toronto (via Winnipeg) MC Anthony OKS and his track Handz Out. Check him out here.

Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.

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

The Nine Game Convo

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast with Martin Necas's contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche. Elliotte hijacks the show with focus on Cale Makar and his future with the Avs (15:30). They shift gears to LA and Adrian Kempe (19:30). The boys also talk about Panarin and Tuch as the next big contracts to keep an eye on (23:30). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the changing cap landscape as things really settle (26:20). The fellas talk about the Utah Mammoth and getting their young stars signed (34:02). Kyle and Elliotte check-in on all of Thursday night's NHL action (47:30). They talk about a really tough homestand for the Minnesota Wild (53:54). Elliotte does an unexpected deep dive into Hand Foot and Mouth disease after Chris Kreider's diagnosis (58:35). The Final Thought focuses on Steven Stamkos and the Nashville Predators (1:02:10). 

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:08:17).

Kyle and Elliotte talk Halloween to wrap the show (1:36:18). 

Today we highlight Toronto's Jay Feelbender and his track Disco Disco. Check him out here.

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

Trick or 92 Million Treats

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast with their most pleasant surprise starts to the season. Once they roll through that, Elliotte takes a beat to highlight the Buffalo Sabres and how they've really stood up for each other (19:18). They get into a whole conversation about Kucherov's disallowed goal on Sunday and video review (23:50). Elliotte gives an update on Vancouver's Kiefer Sherwood (32:06). They delve into the Calgary Flames and how they responded to the Sharangovich benching (36:07) before highlighting Nazem Kadri's impending 1000th game (45:22). Elliotte circles back to update Vancouver's pursuit of Pavel Zacha (50:00). The Final Thought focuses on Macklin Celebrini and his hot start to the season (52:14).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (57:42).

Kyle and Elliotte talk about the latest developments with Mitch Love (1:33:04).

Today we highlight Ontario rock band The Honest Heart Collective and their song Outrun. Check them out here.

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

The Most Pleasant Surprise Starts

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast with the fallout from Dustin Wolf's postgame comments on Wednesday. The focus then shifts to Toronto's start and life without Marner (11:38). The fellas talk about Brendan Shanahan joining the NHL in a consulting role (22:47). The delve into the rash of goaltenders having their masks knocked off during a scoring chance (26:21). They talk about the Canes and Avs rocking Whalers and Nordiques jerseys (33:56). They also delve into the Rangers-Sharks game and the turmoil in New York (42:40). The get into the newsy stuff with Adrian Kempe and where things stand with his extension (44:26). They check in with Vancouver and their pursuit of a centre (48:00). They put a spotlight on Tampa's really slow start (50:00). The Final Thought focuses on the betting scandal in the NBA (54:16).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:09:27).

Kyle and Elliotte chat with the Commissioner of the NHL, Gary Bettman (1:25:06).

Today we highlight Connor Nelson from Vancouver BC and his song Paranoia. Check him out here. 

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

Nostalgia Plays and a Chat With Gary Bettman

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast with a question, who has had the more impressive start to the season? Matthew Schaefer, Shane Pinto, or Seth Jarvis? The boys then move onto the Calgary Flames. Do they have a culture issue? (16:00) Kyle and Elliotte give the Vancouver Canucks their flowers after their 4-2-0 start, along with Pettersson's return to form (26:31). The fellas talk about Stolarz's frustrated post game reactions from Saturday night (32:36). Elliotte provides an update on the future of the Heritage Classic (42:31). He also talks about the Buffalo Sabres and Josh Doan's massive game against Florida (45:36). They also discuss how difficult it is to coach for a team that is going through a rebuild like the Sharks (48:58). The Final Thought focuses on Brad Marchand, his helmet antics against the Buffalo Sabres, and his upcoming return to Boston (56:18). 

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:00:35).

Elliotte sits down with Jonathan Toews of the Winnipeg Jets for an exclusive one on one interview (1:25:00).

Today we highlight Montreal based artist, producer and singer KOLA and his single Hypnotized. Check out his music here.

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

Hot Starts and Culture Questions

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by highlighting the electric play of the Montreal Canadiens. Elliotte adds to the Lane Hutson contract extension (11:39). The fellas highlight Bo Horvat's unique hat-trick on Thursday night (16:51) and Carolina being the last remaining undefeated team (21:40). Kyle brings up Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar's interview with TNT and how exciting Chicago looks (23:46). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Ottawa Senators and Brady Tkachuk's thumb surgery that'll have him out 6-8 weeks (31:09). The guys check in with Rangers prospect Brennan Othmann and a possible fresh-start (35:31). They talk about the LA Kings losing Anze Kopitar on Thursday (41:08). Elliotte provides his notes coming out of the BOG's in New York including updates on the "cap-stuff" and where the game is going internationally (43:02). The Final Thought focuses on Carter Hart signing with the Vegas Golden Knights (54:26).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:01:37).

Today we highlight Montreal artist Meggie Lennon her song Vicious Cycle. Check it out here. 

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

Friedman Crowns His Most Exciting Team

In today's episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by delving into the Buffalo Sabres rough start to the season. They jump into Saturday Headlines and Lane Hutson's contact negotiations (12:21). The fellas talk more about next year's cap and what they expect from the BOG meetings (18:41). Kyle and Elliotte revisit Saturday's hockey action, including Chris Pronger's debut on Hockey Night in Canada (25:14). Elliotte clarifies a puck over glass penalty he didn't understand on Friday's podcast (36:52). Kyle highlights Matthew Schaefer's first NHL goal (41:30). The guys talk about Mikko Rantanen turning heel and enjoying it (46:05). They touch on the strong starts for both the Panthers and Oilers (48:28). The Final Thought focuses on the bidding cities for the next World Cup of Hockey (51:54).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (55:56).

In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte are joined by Wasserman's Judd Moldaver to comment on the Connor McDavid contract extension (1:15:19).

Today we highlight Hamilton based band Lost Faculty and their latest hit, Lost Enough. Check them out here.

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

Do Not Overreact to 2 Games

Jeff and Elliotte are back from the NHL Board of Governors meeting in Florida. The guys discuss some of the main takeaways including the Olympics (2:00), the presentation by Kim Davis (14:00), the most recent situation with the Coyotes (16:30), salary cap update (19:45), franchise values and private equity sales (21:45).

They also go around the league touching on the GM search in Vancouver (24:00), the future of the Boston Bruins (29:30), Ben Bishop and the Dallas Stars (35:40), how the Oilers are looking to improve their roster (38:00) and they take some of your questions (40:30).

Full transcript for the episode can be found here by Medha Monjaury

Outro Music: Lionel Boy - Tides

Listen to his self-titled debut record here

This podcast is produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: Boston Bruins.

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.

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