32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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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.

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Episodes

More Drama Than a Playoff Hole at The Masters

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by talking about the Calgary Flames crucial win over the San Jose Sharks as they try to claw themselves into the playoffs. They look around at the playoff races as we come down to the final couple games of the season (8:01). The fellas reflect on Ivan Demidov's Montreal arrival (12:17) and Kyle and Elliotte touch on the Blue Jackets crucial win on Sunday (17:43). On the flip side, they ponder whether the Washi...

Apr 14, 2025•2 hr 36 min

The Deal is Demidone

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack how the Montreal Canadiens managed to get Ivan Demidov to the NHL this season (2:20). Afterwards, they touch on Gabriel Landeskog's comeback story (15:35). The fellas touch on the NCAA Frozen Four and what David Carle will do now that his season is done (26:21). Then, Kyle and Elliotte talk about the playoff standings out East followed by the Winnipeg Jets solidifying their spot atop the Central (29:39). Elliotte gives K...

Apr 11, 2025•2 hr 35 min

The Chasing Days Are Done

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 o...

Apr 07, 2025•2 hr 32 min

Three. Goals. Away.

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)...

Apr 04, 2025•2 hr 45 min