In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Canadian men's Olympic hockey roster following the announcement in Minnesota. 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...
Dec 31, 2025•24 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by David Amber and Michael Russo as they predict and debate which players will make the Olympic men’s hockey rosters for Canada (2:46), the United States (23:40), Sweden (43:45), and Finland.(55:49). 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 Bukauska...
Dec 30, 2025•1 hr 11 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into potential roster shakeups around the league, including Edmonton possibly moving on from Andrew Mangiapane and questions surrounding Trent Frederic’s slow start. They react to an entertaining Connor McDavid interview (11:13), break down the Battle of Florida as the NHL’s hottest rivalry (19:00), and discuss J.J. Moser’s long-term extension in Tampa (26:00) along with Matthew Tkachuk’s push to play in the Winter Classic ...
Dec 29, 2025•1 hr 42 min
Welcome to this year's edition of the 32 Thoughts Holiday Spectacular. help yourself to your favourite Christmas beverage as we welcome in Sam McKee (8:51), Ailish Forfar (21:08), Jason Bukala (32:45), Jason York (45:30), Jason Brough (58:49), Griffin Porter (1:11:03), Emily Agard (1:22:11), Martyn Bailey (1:36:13), Brendan Parker (1:48:53), and Kevin Bieksa (2:03:17). From Elliotte, Kyle, and Dominic we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. E...
Dec 25, 2025•2 hr 21 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down the Minnesota Wild being humbled by Colorado for their first loss since the Quinn Hughes trade, including the Avalanche’s not-so-subtle social media response. The guys touch on Buffalo’s win over New Jersey on Jack Hughes’ return night and Jarmo Kekäläinen reshaping the Sabres’ front office (11:10). They talk Nashville’s push to “win the week” while still valuing Ryan O’Reilly (19:51), and the on-bench spat between P...
Dec 22, 2025•1 hr 55 min
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into Craig Berube’s pointed postgame comments and the noticeable shift in tone around the Maple Leafs’ room. They examine Edmonton’s goaltending situation after Tristan Jarry exits with another injury (14:30), the Oilers’ background work on Alex Lyon (15:52), and Jarmo Kekäläinen stepping into a leadership role in Buffalo (18:44). Elliotte provides an update on the complicated Phillip Danault trade talks (30:16) and league-...
Dec 19, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas return with a special edition of the pod featuring an interview from Toronto with Chicago Blackhawks forwards Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar (10:15). Before that, the guys break down the big changes in Buffalo, with the Sabres deciding to replace GM Kevyn Adams with Jarmo Kekäläinen. 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 Steven Coyle and hosted by...
Dec 16, 2025•41 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade between Vancouver and Minnesota, breaking down how Bill Guerin pulled it off (10:00). They break down this whole situation from Vancouver's perspective (15:32), They discuss the implications for the Wild (26:44), and why New Jersey couldn't get the trade across the finish line and Elliotte’s discomfort with teams pressuring players to waive no-move clauses (37:51), while downplaying co...
Dec 15, 2025•2 hr 11 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the remarkable starts from Brandon Bussi, nine wins in his first ten games, and Canadiens rookie Jacob Fowler holding his own between the pipes (4:22). The guys touch on key injuries to Roope Hintz and Logan Cooley (11:33) before diving into Nashville’s offensive surge (15:03) and the Rangers’ letdown in a 3–0 loss to Chicago (17:40 ). They discuss JT Miller’s slipping Olympic stock (18:49), the disappointing state of...
Dec 12, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman check in from Colorado Springs at the Board of Governors meetings, where Olympic participation is once again a talking point. The guys get into contingency plans if the Milan arena isn’t finished in time, league revenue projections, and early salary-cap estimates, plus where expansion chatter truly stands with a potential $2-billion price tag per team. Kyle and Elliotte dive deep into the escalating Quinn Hughes trade discussion...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 35 min
In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman start with the growing case for Connor Bedard to make Team Canada. The fellas delve into how Jon Cooper and Jared Bednar handled their respective goal calls (15:40). Kyle asks Elliotte about how aggressive the Stars will be after the Seguin injury (28:00). The fellas follow up the stick-talk after McDavid was using a CCM stick on Thursday (30:00). They talk about Joseph Woll leaving the game for the Leafs on Thursd...
Dec 05, 2025•1 hr 37 min
In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begins with dedications to Kevin Dineen and Carla MacLeod following their cancer diagnoses. Kyle unpacks Matthews and McDavid’s surprising equipment switches (5:00). They break down Auston Matthews snapping his goal drought in a 7–2 win over the Penguins (10:00) and debate who should claim the final two spots on Canada’s Olympic roster (23:27). The guys revisit the growing Ducks–Blackhawks rivalry (25:59), the ques...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 34 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by unpacking the Edmonton Oilers' woes as they crumbled 8-3 against the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night. The discussion moves to the thriving Ottawa Senators as they get Brady Tkachuk back into the lineup (21:55). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Calgary Flames who extended GM Craig Conroy (30:00). They talk about the Canucks winning a big game in Anaheim after management sent that memo out (33:16). ...
Nov 28, 2025•1 hr 22 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the growing concern around several struggling Canadian teams, especially in Toronto, where the pressure is creeping into the room and the trade options are limited. The guys discuss Montreal signing Alexandre Texier (17:30), Vancouver’s loss to Calgary, and why the Canucks are poised to become rumour central as they gauge the market on their players (19:46). They dig into the Flames’ dilemma between avoiding a rebuild...
Nov 24, 2025•1 hr 39 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the struggling Edmonton Oilers heading into Sunrise and why their goaltending remains the biggest issue under the microscope. The fellas look at Montreal’s 8–4 loss to Washington and similar concerns in net (12:38) before shifting to Nashville and whether it’s time for the Predators to consider selling pieces (19:09). Elliotte gives the Avalanche their flowers (24:07). They discuss Matthew Schaefer being placed on the...
Nov 21, 2025•1 hr 37 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Adrian Kempe’s extension talks before shifting to the growing conversation around Tage Thompson and why Buffalo has no interest in moving him (7:37). The guys look at a tough week of injuries across the league, including Sam Honzek and Jack Hughes’ freak incident (11:04). They discuss the NHL and NHLPA’s upcoming visit to Milan to monitor Olympic rink construction (20:49). They explore whether Andrew Brunette is feeli...
Nov 17, 2025•2 hr 7 min
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 S...
Nov 14, 2025•1 hr 43 min
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). Ell...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr 33 min
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 t...
Nov 07, 2025•2 hr
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 El...
Nov 03, 2025•1 hr 34 min
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 th...
Oct 31, 2025•1 hr 47 min
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 r...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr 41 min
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). Th...
Oct 24, 2025•2 hr 1 min
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...
Oct 20, 2025•2 hr 6 min
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 Senato...
Oct 17, 2025•1 hr 29 min
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 understan...
Oct 13, 2025•2 hr 3 min
In today's episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to the crazy ending to the Sharks-Golden Knights game on Thursday night. They react to the reserved San Jose Sharks owner Hasso Plattner's comments (9:17). The guys talk about Jonathan Toews' welcome in WInnipeg and how it outdid the McDavid ovation in Edmonton (22:05). They comment on the Bruins' 2-0 start (33:07). Elliotte praises the Predators (34:58). Kyle and Elliotte discuss Jack Eichel's contract ext...
Oct 10, 2025•1 hr 28 min
In this special edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Connor McDavid's contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. That is followed by the draft of the In Season Cup (21:36). We are joined by Emily Agard and Randip Janda this season. 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 ...
Oct 07, 2025•47 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by updating the Connor McDavid conversation. They discuss the recalibration the league is facing as the salary cap takes massive jumps (7:38). The fellas continue the conversation surrounding Lane Hutson's contract negotiations (11:35). Afterwards, the guys talk about the notable goalies that hit waivers over the weekend and the teams that could be interested (23:05). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the fallout from the Flor...
Oct 06, 2025•1 hr 35 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by unpacking the nasty preseason game between the Lightning and the Panthers. The boys then delve into the record setting Kirill Kaprizov contract (10:08). That bleeds into a conversation about Jackson LaCombe's extension with the Anaheim Ducks (26:46). Elliotte also touches on how this impacts Lane Hutson and the Montreal Canadiens (33:35). The fellas talk about the Luke Hughes extension with the New Jersey Devils (37:39...
Oct 03, 2025•1 hr 34 min
