In their final episode of the year, Jeff and Elliotte chat with six-time Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier on his new book. No One Wins Alone . The guys chat with Mark about his younger days hanging out with the Portland Buckaroos and Connie Madigan, if he had a certain way of winning, the type of player he’d be in today's game, how Wayne Gretzky was always thinking about the team before himself, why Halloween parties were so important to him, what losing taught him, and they talk about some of ...
Dec 29, 2021•46 min
As say goodbye to 2021, Jeff and Elliotte invite some of their favourite people from around Sportsnet to their second annual 32 Thoughts holiday party. They are joined by Ken Reid (3:00), Kyle Bukauskas (18:45), Jennifer Botterill (31:00), Brain Spear of Hockey Night (40:20), Satiar Shah of Sportsnet 650 (53:40), Sean Reynolds (1:04:20), Alish Forfar of Sportsnet 590 The FAN (1:19:10), legendary broadcaster Brian William (1:33:00), Calgary Flames play-by-play broadcaster Rick Ball (2:01:13), Van...
Dec 24, 2021•4 hr 33 min
More COVID-19 challenges for the NHL. Jeff and Elliotte break down (00:01) what was a difficult weekend around the league as more teams were shut down, case numbers hit an all-time high, and how the NHL's participation in the Olympics looks to be at its breaking point. They also discuss the much-expected debut of Alex Tuch with the Buffalo Sabres (17:20), the return of Robin Lehner to Long Island (21:10), take a quick look back at the Eichel Anaheim trade package (24:00), what team isn’t interes...
Dec 20, 2021•46 min
Jeff and Elliotte break down Paul Maurice’s resignation (00:01) and Dave Lowry being named interim head coach. They also discuss why a number of teams are shut down until Christmas (11:30) and how much money Montreal lost by not allowing fans in the arena (15:45). Full transcript for the episode can be found here by Medha Monjaury Outro Music: Frank Motley & The Bridge Crossings - Walkin’ The Dog Listen to their full album “Canada’s Message To The Meters” here This podcast is produced and mixed ...
Dec 17, 2021•19 min
Restrictions and protocols are taking over the league. Jeff and Elliotte discuss how different leagues are adjusting their COVID-19 protocol as players, coaches and support staff begin to miss games, if attendance restrictions will impact the salary cap, and what players are saying about the Olympics and the current COVID-19 situation. They also touch on trade talks around Jakob Chychrun (19:30), Vancouver finding their stride as they begin to make hires (23:00), Pittsburgh’s surprising run (27:...
Dec 17, 2021•44 min
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 a...
Dec 13, 2021•53 min
Elvis Merzlikins joins the podcast! But before that, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Jason Spezza suspension (00:01), player safety, changes in Philadelphia (12:00) and the Zegras to Milano goal (18:45). Then, Blue Jackets goaltender Elvis Merzlikins joins the guys (26:00) to chat about one of his career goals, how he became a goalie, some of the goaltenders he looked up to growing up, where he got his style when it comes to his equipment, why he doesn’t mind playing a bit of physicality, and what...
Dec 08, 2021•54 min
The Vancouver Canucks fired their head coach and general manager on Sunday. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the changes (00:01), the timing of them, the hiring of Bruce Boudreau and the impact he may have on the players, and why it was time to move on from Jim Benning. Outro Music: Aaron Frazer - Bad News Catch Aaron on tour right now and listen to his debut album “Introducing …” here Full transcript for the episode can be found here by Medha Monjaury This podcast is produced and mixed by Amil Delic, ...
Dec 06, 2021•26 min
Are the Coyotes on the move? Jeff and Elliotte discuss the report that Arizona might be for sale (1:00), the challenges that face the team in the area, they try to provide some short-term solutions and wonder if relocation is an option. They also touch on the situation in Ottawa (11:30), the Calder race (17:30), Buffalo trading for Malcolm Subban (25:45), the year of the EBUG (23:00), the success Dallas is seeing (26:50), trade request by Jake DeBrusk (30:20), the $25,000 fine handed down by the...
Dec 03, 2021•53 min
Major shake-up in Montreal! Jeff and Elliotte discuss how everything unravelled this weekend in Montreal (2:30), when Jeff Gorton entered the picture, what’s next for the Canadiens hockey operation department, and possible locations for Marc Bergevin as well as Scott Mellanby as they exit the organization after almost a decade. They also touch on the struggling Flyers (21:30), wonder if this is the week Vancouver make a move (24:00), Ottawa placing Matt Murray on waivers and what this says about...
Nov 29, 2021•47 min
Can Vancouver and the New York Islanders bounce back after a tough start to the season? Jeff and Elliotte wonder if we’ll see changes in Vancouver and if so, where that might be (00:01), how the Islanders are managing their roster around COVID protocol (8:00), why the All-Star game in Las Vegas might look a bit different this season to limit the exposure to COVID-19 leading into the Olympics (17:00), the two-year extension of Jared Bednar in Colorado (27:15), hot starts for Alexander Ovechkin (3...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Canucks lose again. Penguins for sale. New arena on the Island. Jeff and Elliotte cover off a lot of stories including another tough loss for Vancouver (00:01), if there’s something going between Kevin Fiala and the Wild (6:30), they provide an update on the Omaha Lancers situation (10:00), Fenway Sports Group showing interest in purchasing the Pittsburgh Penguins and how they inquired about a possible merger with Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (16:00), if the talks of a second team in Quebec...
Nov 22, 2021•50 min
Vancouver is having a hard time finding its groove. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the struggling Canucks (1:30), what might be going wrong, possible changes, and how the market is reacting to the slow start. The guys also touch on Montreal (29:00), the Islanders coming home last place in the Metro (35:15), feedback from the Mike Forde interview (19:30), protecting the stars and how it might increase attendance (38:30), the situation with the Omaha Lancers (45:30) and they take some emails and your v...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr
Jeff and Elliotte are joined by Mike Forde, Executive Chairman at Sportsology — a company that advises sports franchises on talent management and the creation of high-performance cultures. They discuss his scope of work in world sport (particularly in hockey, soccer and basketball), understanding the needs of an ownership group, their process in finding inefficiencies within an organizational structure, and some of the challenges that come with managing expectations in multilingual environments....
Nov 16, 2021•51 min
Kevin Woodley of In Goal Magazine & NHL.com is back to talk …. goalies! Jeff and Kevin discuss active goalie pads (1;30), goaltenders taking their training off the ice using virtual reality (8:00), pad design (17:00), the reverse-VH (20:30) and they take a voicemail question about the Boston Bruins goaltending situation (22:30). PLUS, THE THOUGHT LINE IS HERE! Call the podcast and leave your thoughts, comments and questions. Toll-Free: 1-833-311-3232 Email the podcast [email protected] Mus...
Nov 15, 2021•32 min
If you like goalies, this episode is for you! Jeff is joined by “The Goalie Whisperer” from In Goal Magazine, Kevin Woodley . They cover off a lot from between the pipes like how goaltenders have had to adapt to new shooting styles (44:00) to the rise of elite Russian goaltenders (11:15) over the last few years. The guys also discuss different goaltending styles around the league and highlight some amazing performances so far this season — Igor Shesterkin (19:30), Andrei Vasilevskiy (7:30), That...
Nov 12, 2021•54 min
Chicago fires head coach Jeremy Colliton and assistant coaches Tomas Mitell and Sheldon Brookbank. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the promotion of Rockford head coach Derek King (2:10), the level of freedom interim GM Kyle Davidson has within the organization, and if this is a lost season for the Blackhawks. They also touch on Jack Eichel’s arrival in Las Vegas (17:00), Ottawa recalling Erik Brannstrom from Belleville (17:45), the Maple Leafs finding their groove (25:00), St. Louis requesting (and be...
Nov 08, 2021•50 min
The Buffalo Sabres have traded Jack Eichel! Elliotte tells us about his exclusive sit-down with the newest member of the Vegas Golden Knights (00:01) and when he plans to make his return to play. The guys then break down the Jack Eichel saga from every perspective including Eichel’s (8:45), Terry and Kim Pegula (15:00), Kevyn Adams (19:00), Pat Brisson (23:45), Vegas Golden Knights (27:30), Calgary Flames (32:00), Carolina Hurricanes (38:30) and the NHL (43:30). Watch Elliotte’s interview with J...
Nov 05, 2021•54 min
The League has spoken. The NHLPA is speaking. Kevin Cheveldayoff will speak soon. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the press conference held by commissioner Gary Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly on Monday and provide some details around the executive board meeting held by the NHLPA. Music Outro: Michael Wilford – Rattle My Bones (ft. Sail Cassady) Listen to the full track by Michael Wilford here This podcast is produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. A...
Nov 02, 2021•32 min
That’s the question. Jeff and Elliotte take an in-depth look at the Kyle Beach story and where it might be headed following the findings from the Chicago Blackhawks internal investigation. They address the news of Kevin Cheveldayoff not facing discipline (5:00), Joel Quenneville resigning (11:00), Donald Fehr and the NHLPA (15:45), players from the 2010 Blackhawks roster (20:40), Gary Bettman and the NHL (27:50), and where Chicago as a club goes from here (44:00). Watch the full Sheldon Kennedy ...
Oct 30, 2021•50 min
Oct 29, 2021•6 min
A pair of Orginal Six teams are really struggling out of the gates. Jeff and Elliotte discuss why the Leafs (00:01) aren’t playing to their potential, if changes are needed in Chicago (23:00) and list off some coaching candidates that are currently on the market (27:00). They also talk about the Red Wings and their rookies (39:00), provide more news regarding Jack Eichel (42:00), the price for Vitali Kravtsov (47:00), interest in Barrett Hayton (48:00), Seattle’s home opener (50:00) and they tak...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr
And the Carolina Hurricanes continue to haunt the Montreal Canadiens. Jeff and Elliotte recap Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s return to the Bell Centre (00:01), chuckle at what they saw post-game on social media and discuss Montreal’s early struggles. They also chat about Brady Tkachuk’s return to the Senators (17:00), the goaltending situation in Calgary (20:00), Winnipeg getting it done shorthanded (23:00), Quinn Hughes continues to impress (27:00), the early season challenges (on and off the ice) in Chi...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Jeff and Elliotte debut their new segment on Hockey Night in Canada! They talk about the experience (00:01) and some of the topics from the segment including extension talks for John Klingberg (4:30), more Eichel updates (14:30), shortened rosters (42:00) and the new standards for officials (50:00). They also touch on Colorado being in on almost every big-name player (23:00), Montreal losing some of their identity (10:45 & 28:45), injuries in Vegas (25:45), the Jack Hughes goal and celebration (...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The season is underway and the 32 Thoughts podcast is back for its fifth season! Jeff and Elliotte give their thoughts on the first few days of action (37:00), break down the Nick Suzuki contract (10:15) along with Ryan Pulock’s deal with the Islanders (31:20), Senators signing Brady Tkachuk (00:01), chat about Alexander Ovechkin’s season opener (23:30), the Bruins and Charlie McAvoy (13:30) and the Predators signing Mattias Ekholm to a 4-year contract (27:30). The guys also chat about the Adam ...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Jeff and Elliotte preview the NHL’s Western Conference by division in alphabetical order. Pacific Division Anaheim (1:20), Calgary (2:50), Oilers (4:50), Los Angles (7:35), San Jose (10:10), Seattle (13:25), Vancouver (15:15) and Vegas (17:50) Central Division Arizona (20:45), Chicago (24:10), Colorado (26:20), Dallas (27:30), Minnesota (29:10), Nashville (32:00), St. Louis (35:50) and Winnipeg (39:00) Music Outro: The Magnolia – Stormy Weather Listen to more tracks from The Magnolia here This p...
Oct 12, 2021•43 min
Jeff and Elliotte preview the NHL’s Eastern Conference by division in alphabetical order. Metropolitan Division Carolina (3:30), Columbus (4:45), New Jersey (8:15), New York Islanders (12:10), New York Rangers (12:50), Philadelphia (20:20), Pittsburg (25:40) and Washington (28:20) Atlantic Division Boston (31:10), Buffalo (34:00), Detroit (39:00), Florida (42:10), Montreal (45:50). Ottawa (51:00), Tampa Bay (54:50) and Toronto (56:50) Music Outro: Delicate Steve – Peaches Listen to more tracks f...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Seth Jones of the Chicago Blackhawks joins Jeff and Elliotte (7:00) to talk about his eventful off-season, playing with his brother this season, knowing your worth, the new additions to the Blackhawks and what went down in Columbus last season. The guys then chat with Anders Lee (19:00) about his love of dogs and Gordie Howe, resigning with the Islanders, his announcement tweet , playing without Jordan Eberle this season, his relationship with Lou Lamoriello and his recovery. Finally, Tim Stützl...
Oct 09, 2021•41 min
Jeff and Elliotte have talked about doing the in-season Stanley Cup challenge for a couple of seasons but never had the time to coordinate it. But this season, they found the time and some friends to do it with! The guys are joined by David Amber and Caroline Cameron of Sportsnet in the first annual 32 Thoughts In-Season Stanley Cup challenge. The rules are simple. In the snake draft, each player drafts 8 NHL teams. The draft order is selected by our producer (3:30). There are two possible ways ...
Oct 07, 2021•33 min
Over the weekend Robin Lehner went to Twitter to address the Jack Eichel situation , how the Sabres handled his ankle injury , teams giving “benzodiazepines to employees when they travel and Ambien” , and the treatment of players in Philadelphi a by Alan Vigneault . Jeff and Elliotte address Lehner’s tweets (00:01) and discuss how teams, the league and the NHLPA might handle the comments. They also touch on Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes (23:30) resigning with the Canucks, Travis Hamonic deci...
Oct 04, 2021•41 min
