Elliotte sits down with Seattle Kraken winger Jordan Eberle to talk about World Juniors and Connor Bedard, his friendship with Matt Barzal and an infamous tweet from 2012 , he tells a great Lou Lamoriello story, shares some of his memories from his time in Edmonton, talks about the Islanders and what made the team so special, tells us about a song he wrote with Anders Lee & Barzal, his anti-bullying initiative and Elliotte brings out a guitar for Jordan to strum a few notes. GET YOUR 32 THOUGHTS...
Jan 06, 2023•40 min
Pittsburgh Penguins analyst and 2-time Stanley Cup Champion, Phil Bourque, joins Jeff and Elliotte in their hotel lobby bar ahead of the Winter Classic in Boston. Phil talks to the guys about his Boston roots, wearing a Jofa helmet, shares a few stories about Mario Lemieux and Jaromír Jágr, tells us how he fixed the Stanley Cup in 1992, why Pittsburgh stuck with him even after he was arrested early on in his career, if he ever had doubts about the team staying in Pittsburgh and he gives his thou...
Jan 04, 2023•48 min
We’re in Boston! Jeff and Elliotte chat about the Winter Classic from the Green Monster. They talk Bruins (4:10), Penguins (8:30), how players feel about these events (11:50), Heritage Classic in Edmonton next season (24:30) and Steve Mayer joins the guys to tour Fenway Park and talks about the All-Star Game in Florida (16:40). They also touch on some news including the contract extension for Joe Pavelski (25:30), J.T. Miller (32:00), the direction of the Maple Leafs (34:10), the return of Eric ...
Jan 02, 2023•44 min
Back after a short break! Elliotte kicks things off with an insert talking Maple Leafs-Coyotes (1:00) and Alexis Lafreniere (3:10). Then the real fun begins as Jeff and Elliotte chat about Toronto and their pair of fines (6:30), the culture in Philadelphia (22:05), latest on Jakob Chychrun (27:30), wonder if the Kings will adding players (29:00), where the Panthers might go from here (31:20), Tyler Ennis at the Spengler Cup (33:30), the Bruins and David Pastrňák (35:45), Winter Classic at Fenway...
Dec 30, 2022•55 min
3-time Stanley Cup Champion and Hockey Hall of Famer, Marián Hossa, joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about his new book “My Journey from Trencín to the Hall of Fame”, Slovakian hockey players he grew up watching, his NHL journey, how he developed his ability to take a pass, training with Zdeno Chára and the next generation of Slovakian hockey players. GET YOUR 32 THOUGHTS MERCH HERE Email the podcast at [email protected] or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail Mu...
Dec 28, 2022•34 min
It’s that time of year! Jeff and Elliotte would like to invite you to the 3rd Annual 32 Thoughts Holiday Party! We welcome to the party play-by-play voice of the Calgary Flames Rick Ball (2:00), Blake Murphy of Sportsnet 590 The FAN (19:20), former director of scouting and current Sportsnet analyst Jason Bukala (37:20), Emily Kaplan of NHL on ESPN (55:00), play-by-play voice of the Edmonton Oilers Jack Michaels (1:11:45), Sportsnet 590 The FAN host Justin Bourne (1:31:10), head of business affai...
Dec 23, 2022•3 hr 53 min
He is the longest-serving employee of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Nigel Kirwan currently serves as the video coach of the Bolts and his journey to the NHL was different than most. He joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about his unique career path, and friendships he’s made along the way, tells some untold stories from the team plane, goes into detail about the 2019 Columbus series, compares 2004 vs 2020/2021 Stanley Cup teams, talks about some fun advertising campaigns like “Seeing Stamkos", Rick Dudl...
Dec 21, 2022•55 min
Buckle up! Jeff and Elliotte get into the situation in Vancouver (2:00), the latest on the struggling Flyers (10:16), what the Predators are doing (17:10), the Rangers find their stride (23:45) as does Carolina (29:40), they discuss the news around the schedule next season (51:40) and what we might see from the salary cap (55:30). The guys also have a pretty fierce debate about the Connor McDavid offside against the Blues (41:40), tip their hat to Blake Wheeler (37:00) and take your questions (1...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 19 min
The chase is on! Jeff and Elliotte kick things off by talking about Alexander Ovechkin’s chase of the goal-scoring record (00:10) and how Jack Oettinger had other ideas with a little motivation from Pete DeBoer. They also get into the salary cap as it was discussed at the Board of Governors meetings this week (8:10), wonder if we’ll see a new look to the schedule next season (16:10), Ryan Reynolds and the Senators (18:40), potentially more expansion (21:20), the Ducks get a win (22:50), David Pe...
Dec 16, 2022•38 min
Jeff and Elliotte sit down with the head coach of the L.A. Kings, Todd McLellan, to talk about the high scoring we've seen as of late, his theory on goaltending, how he keeps current, mixing in veterans and rookies, what he writes in his notebook, coaching in Detriot, interviewing with the San Jose Sharks, the difference between Pavel Datsyuk's blade and Leon Draisaitl's blade, and he shares some of his memories from the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. GET YOUR 32 THOUGHTS MERCH HERE This podcast was ...
Dec 14, 2022•48 min
A weekend filled with news, a delayed flight and a teddy bear toss! Jeff and Elliotte (in Florida) recap their busy weekend (00:10), discuss why the Predators placed Eeli Tolvanen on waivers (4:40), the latest on Jesse Puljujärvi (9:30), Milan Lucic was a health scratch (13:30), Darryl Sutter has some thoughts about the refereeing in Toronto (16:50), Vancouver (21:00), Seattle look like they’re for real (25:30), what’s on the agenda at the Board of Governors meetings in Florida (30:00) and Kevin...
Dec 12, 2022•40 min
Let the debate begin! The guys discuss the 5-goal game from Tage Thompson and Jeff wonders if he should have played more in the 3rd period to have a chance to break Joe Malone’s 102-year-old record (6:00). But before they get into that, they chat about the comments made by Zdeno Chara on the Games with Names podcast regarding the 2011 Vancouver Canucks (0:10). They also get to the Columbus Blue Jackets (19:00), Calgary calling up Matthew Phillips (23:40), the latest on Brock Boeser (26:40) and L...
Dec 09, 2022•49 min
He’s a Hall of Famer, Stanley Cup Champion and an author. His new book is called All Roads Home and Bryan Trottier joined Jeff and Elliotte to chat about his career, former coaches, Mike Bossy and Clark Gillies, coaching the New York Rangers, the impact Bill Torrey had on his career, winning 19 consecutive playoff series, growing up in Saskatchewan, lessons from his father, his junior hockey days and what he has in common with Elliotte. This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and host...
Dec 07, 2022•53 min
Busy weekend for the guys! Jeff and Elliotte talk about the Erik Karlsson chat on Hockey Night (00:10) and the challenges with moving the contract, Brock Boeser and the Vancouver Canucks (12:25), the 2024 All-Star game (42:20), and Ottawa opening up their data room this week as they get closer to selling the franchise (52:00). They also discuss the New York Ranger (36:40), Jacob Trouba (30:00), Jordan Binnington (38:00), the Winnipeg Jets (47:10), and they attempt to define the word “Imminent” (...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 5 min
November is behind us. Jeff and Elliotte give their thoughts on the Connor Bedard trade situation and give both sides of the argument (00:10), talk about Cal Petersen and the LA Kings (20:00), Steven Stamkos hitting the 1,000-point mark (27:00), the latest from Philadelphia (30:30), what’s next for the Penguins and Kris Letang (32:30), Sean Monahan returns to Calgary (35:40), a wild season for goalies (38:00), Roberto Luongo enters the Ring of Honour in Vancouver (40:45) and Alex Formenton fails...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min
A wild couple of days! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Connor Hellebuyck mask situation (00:50), the NHLPA reaching out to the league about fans throwing objects on the ice (8:45), nets coming out of their pegs (10:30), Jakob Chychrun and the Sabres (18;00), which rookies might be going down to their junior team (23:10), what the Oilers are in need of at the moment (25:45) as well as Philadelphia (27:20) and the latest out of Vancouver including the Rachel Doerrie’s Human Rights Complaint against ...
Nov 28, 2022•35 min
Jeff and Elliotte pay tribute to Börje Salming (00:10). They also discuss the latest 32 Thoughts blog where Elliotte talks about Patric Hörnqvist (12:20) and Jesper Bratt (14:50), the crazy game between Toronto-New Jersey (15:50), Ryan Reaves being traded to the Wild (26:40), what might be next for the Senators (29:00) and the Canucks seem to be finding a bit of rhythm (33:30). Borje Salming ALS Foundation: https://borjesalmingstiftelse.se/en/home/ This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Del...
Nov 25, 2022•37 min
The Buffalo Sabres goaltender is playing in his 20th NHL season and feeling good. While swinging through Toronto, Craig Anderson sat down with Elliotte to talk about playing summer hockey, how he handles stress, his love of cars, hardships along the way, playing in Ottawa, the infusion of youth in Buffalo, his pad design and how his son Jake helped design them, the toughest/easiest hands to read in the league, if he will be back for another season and what he does with his pads in the off-season...
Nov 23, 2022•54 min
What a Weeknd! Jeff and Elliotte discuss Shane Wright and the Kraken re-assigning him to the AHL on a conditioning loan (1:00), potential trade talks between Vancouver-Ottawa (6:30), the sale of the Senators and some possible new names in the mix (14:30), Erik Karlsson (18:00), defencemen on the market (19:30), why Dallas might be the sleeper team this season (26:20), Chicago retiring Hossa’s #81 (33:20) and the Penguins turn their attention to Evgeni Malkin for his 1000th game (35:20). The guys...
Nov 21, 2022•56 min
Filling up the tank! Jeff and Elliotte (driving home from the studio) give the latest on the Erik Karlsson trade rumours (1:00), wonder if we’ll see Andrew Brunette behind a different bench this season (7:55), chat about the Vancouver Canucks (10:00) and the scuffle between the Oilers-Kings (12:25), helmets in warmups (20:00) and an interesting rule proposal from the GM meetings (22:30). The guys then go around the league talking about the real deal Devils (27:00), a fun game between Dallas-Flor...
Nov 18, 2022•49 min
Vegas Golden Knights General Manager, Kelly McCrimmon, joined Jeff and Elliotte to discuss their hot start to the year, some of the challenges last season, the narrative around the club, trading for Jack Eichel, his approach to the salary cap and thoughts on offer sheets, Mark Stone’s injury, why he chose Vegas over other teams, his memories of North Battleford, SK, buying the Brandon Wheat Kings and Kelly talks about his late brother Brad McCrimmon. This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil D...
Nov 16, 2022•47 min
What a weekend in Toronto! Jeff and Elliotte talk about the emotional tribute to Börje Salming (21:40) and the comments made by Auston Matthews post-game. They also get into the latest regarding the World Cup of Hockey (14:40), what we should expect from the GM Meetings this week (10:25), how we’re seeing coaches in new locations thriving (32:25), if Dallas got Jason Robertson for a discount (42:45) and they take your questions (44:40). Plus, they get into the Ottawa Senators (00:30) and what th...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr
What a return of Jack Eichel! Jeff and Elliotte talk about Eichel’s return to Buffalo (00:30) and the red-hot Golden Knights, the Devils continue to impress (7:00), Börje Salming returns to Toronto (11:00) and the guys say a few words about each of the Hockey Hall of Fame inductees (18:30). They also go around the league and touch on the Senators (30:15), St. Louis (33:40), Calgary (34:00), Martin Brodeur’s new role in New Jersey (34:15), Vancouver (35:30), how the Evander Kane injury impacts th...
Nov 11, 2022•58 min
Elliotte chats with Boston Bruins captain Patrice Bergeron about his leadership style, memories from the 2011 and 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs, what Jim Montgomery has changed and how he's energized the team, if we'll see him involved with the NHL after his playing career, his relationship with Brad Marchand, if he's exceeded his expectation from when he joined the league 19-years ago, and he tells us his favourite non-Bruins teammate. This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted b...
Nov 09, 2022•31 min
Things have really taken a turn! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the high-flying Devils (1:00) and the impressive play of Jesper Bratt, Calgary’s struggles the last week (9:00), Boston’s run to start the season (10:20), a fun game between Tampa and Carolina (15:00), if we’ll see moves in St. Louis (18:10), the Sportico list of franchise values and the Ottawa Senators being put up for sale (35:40), Mike Rupp’s comments on Auston Matthews and the Leafs (52:45) and they provide a few quick thoughts on Se...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Happy Halloween! Jeff and Elliotte start the podcast with a conversation about the Maple Leafs and their dreadful west coast swing (00:10) and wonder what might be next for the boys from Toronto. They also discuss the latest news out of Arizona regarding the 'likely' public referendum on the Coyotes arena plan (23:30), Shane Wright’s future (32:50), and quick thoughts on Vancouver (43:00), Edmonton + Calgary (44:50), New York Islanders (47:00), Buffalo (50:40), Winnipeg (51:15) and Columbus (48:...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 4 min
“I’m back!” Jeff and Elliotte discuss Brad Marchand’s impressive returns to the Bruins lineup (1:00), Vancouver finally wins a game (5:00), Connor McDavid (will score 60 goals) and the Edmonton Oilers (13:30), Arizona debuting their arena this weekend, Toronto having a tough west coast road trip (25:00), the Blues potentially changing their identity (31:50), the Flyers claiming Kieffer Bellows off waivers (35:50), Buffalo on the lookout for some defence (38:30), Ilya Sorokin’s play (41:00) and w...
Oct 28, 2022•55 min
Steve Mayer is the Chief Content Officer and Senior Executive Vice President at the NHL. He has joined Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast on several occasions to talk about league events and future plans. But this time around he sat down with the guys in Las Vegas to discuss the Winter Classic at Fenway Park, the All-Star game in Florida as well as the Stadium Series in Carolina, potential locations for the World Cup of Hockey, NHL games for 24 hours straight, P.K. Subban’s project with the league...
Oct 26, 2022•48 min
Vancouver is struggling! Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast with an intense conversation about the Vancouver Canucks (3:40) and some of the comments made by Jim Rutherford post-game on After Hours . They also dive into a few other stories from around the league including Ethan Bear (41:50), Rasmus Dahlin (43:45), the NHL in Australia (45:30), Luke Prokop playing his first professional game (48:45), Elliotte provides a quick thought on the salary cap (47:40) and they take you questions and a ...
Oct 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min
It’s October and we are doing a carcast. Jeff and Elliotte have a lot to say this week including their thoughts on the Vancouver Canucks (1:00) and the New Jersey Devils (8:00), the drama in Toronto (11:45), the showcase in Montreal (33:40), the Sharks locking in their first win (39:00), Ottawa finding its scoring (42:20), Buffalo not messing around early on (43:10), and they wonder if we watched a preview of the Stanley Cup Final between Carolina and Edmonton on Thursday night (47:50). Jason Ro...
Oct 21, 2022•2 hr 33 min
