Jeff and Elliotte are still in the studio! Jeff still doesn't have power, so the guys are still recording in person following Game 4 in the Battle of Alberta. Jeff and Elliotte discuss ‘the goal’ on Mike Smith (0:30), and the boys recall some historic comparables. Next up, the Carolina and NYR series: they discuss the Canes' struggles on the road in the playoffs, some great play from Andrew Copp and Alexis Lafreniere (6:00) and another huge hit from Jacob Trouba on Max Domi in Game 4 (9:00). The...
May 25, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff and Elliotte are in-studio! Thanks to a power outage in Stouffville, the guys are in-studio to break down the news of the weekend and recap the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They discuss the Battle of Alberta (3:25), the Rangers finding their edge (12:30), Tampa’s dominance (14:40), and what took place between Colorado-St. Louis (19:10). The guys also touch on the Bryan Rust contract extension (23:00), the Leafs signing Mark Giordano (26:00), the latest on the Barry Trotz interv...
May 23, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Lightning are on a roll! Jeff and Elliotte talk about the hunger they see in the Bolts and their drive for a third consecutive Stanley Cup (00:15), St. Louis mixing things up on their power play (13:30), and what we should expect from Calgary-Edmonton (32:00) as well as Carolina-New York (35:50) this weekend. The guys also discuss the John Hynes extension in Nashville (27:50), what teams might have to do to talk to Joel Quenneville (30:00), and if clubs should be looking for coaches with an ...
May 20, 2022•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast The second round is underway! Jeff and Elliotte recap the first two games — Blues-Avalanche (00:15) and Lightning-Panthers (5:00), touch on a few end of season press conferences including Toronto (14:45), Pittsburgh (21:00), Minnesota (27:15) and Boston, and discuss the latest on Barry Trotz (9:45). Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HERE Music Outro: John Craigie - Part Wolf Listen to our 32 Tracks playoff playlist on Amazon Music . All the tracks you hear on this podcas...
May 18, 2022•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a fun first round! Jeff and Elliotte recap each of the five-game sevens from the weekend including the two OT thrillers on Sunday with Dallas-Calgary (1:10) and Penguins-Rangers (5:30). They then look ahead to the off-season for the teams that were eliminated — Pittsburgh (9:40), Dallas (14:40), Toronto (21:10), Boston (36:30), L.A. (41:50) and Washington (45:40) — and preview the four matchups we’ll see in the next round — Battle of Alberta (49:30), Battle of Florida (51:20), Colorado-St. ...
May 16, 2022•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast 7s are wild this weekend. Jeff and Elliotte recap all the actions from the Toronto-Tampa series (1:00) to the exciting finish between the Oilers-Kings (9:20). They also discuss some of the physical play between Boston-Carolina (13:20 ), wonder if we’ll see Sidney Crosby back in the lineup (25:00), the confidence we've seen from the Flames (29:00), who has the edge in the Capitals-Panthers series (27:30), and what we might see from Minnesota this off-season as they were eliminated from the Stanle...
May 13, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a fun few days of playoff hockey! Jeff and Elliotte recap the impressive comeback performance from the Toronto Maple Leafs (1:50) and the excellent finish in Edmonton between the Oilers and Kings (7:25). They also discuss the Carolina-Boston series (14:00) and the Blues-Wild series (15:50). The guys wonder what the off-season looks like for the Nashville Predators (25:40), if the Penguins have one more win in them (20:25), can the Capitals upset the Panthers (22:15), and have the Flames fou...
May 11, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast We didn’t see this one coming. Jeff and Elliotte kick things off in New York as the Islanders fire head coach Barry Trotz after four seasons (00:01). The guys discuss what impact this move has around the league, who might Lou Lamoriello hire next season and why the sudden change. They also touch on some news out of Winnipeg (8:15), penalties in the playoffs (49:45), and what might be happening with a pair of All-Star defensemen in San Jose (12:45). They then recap all the series — Toronto-Tampa ...
May 09, 2022•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Unexpected Standout. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the play of Connor Ingram (14:00) and his path to the NHL while recapping Thursday night’s matchups (14:00) and looking ahead to what looks like a fun weekend (30:00). Elliotte also tells us how one of the Sportsnet staffers surprised the panel with pork and broccoli before their Thursday night broadcast (12:15). But before all of that, the guys touch on Kelly McCrimmon returning as the GM of the Vegas Golden Knights (00:30), interest in Travis Gree...
May 06, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Best time of the year! Before getting to the action on the ice, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the season-end press conference in Vancouver (6:30) and what their off-season might look like. They also talk about the coaching search in Winnipeg to wrap things up (32:20). The guys then touch on each of the series for a few minutes starting off with the Rangers-Penguins (00:01), Calgary-Dallas (16:50), Nashville-Colorado (18:50), Washington-Florida (22:20), Toronto-Tampa (22:30), Edmonton-LA (26:15), Blu...
May 04, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today! Jeff and Elliotte preview the Eastern Conference (39:30) and Western Conference (57:30) matchups. Florida - Washington (39:30) / Toronto vs Tampa Bay (42:40) / Carolina vs Boston (49:20) / New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh (53:20) Colorado vs Nashville (57:30) / Minnesota vs St. Louis (1:00:30) / Calgary vs Dallas (1:05:25) / Edmonton vs LA (1:08:45) But before they get into that, they discuss some of the biggest stories from the weekend including Mark Scheifel...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why is everyone piling on Vegas? Jeff and Elliotte discuss the rollercoaster season that it was for the Vegas Golden Knights (00:01), why everyone seems to be enjoying their collapse, what they might look to do this off-season, and the situation with Robin Lehner. The guys also touch on Vancouver’s off-season (22:45), Dustin Brown’s retirement (26:40), the injury to Juuse Saros (30:35), David Morehouse stepping down as the CEO of the Penguins (32:00), Elliotte provides an update on highly touted...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Le Démon Blond! Jeff and Elliotte remember the great Guy Lafleur and share some of their favourite childhood memories of the man who captured the imagination of the hockey world (00:01). They guys then get into some news from around the league including Ryan Getzlaf’s final game (11:30), a crazy game between Vegas-San Jose (20:00), the injury situation with Robin Lehner (25:30), and they discuss what this off-season might look like for the teams that were knocked out of playoff contention — Shar...
Apr 25, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gerry Johannson represents some of the biggest names in hockey including Carey Price, Brayden Point, Brendan Gallagher, Josh Morrissey and Ryan Getzlaf. With some much talk about Price and Getzlaf, Jeff and Elliotte decided to have Gerry on the podcast to talk about Carey’s future, Ryan’s retirement and possible role in management, working with Luke Prokop last summer on his announcement, how much the hockey landscape has changed, the inner workings of an offer sheet, his days playing collegiate...
Apr 23, 2022•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Before Jeff and Elliotte took some time to reset ahead of the playoffs, they had the opportunity to sit down with Montreal Canadiens head coach and Hall of Famer, Martin St. Louis. They discussed why he wanted to get back into the professional game, the similarities in coaching youth hockey to some of the younger players on his team, how he feels about people doubting his skills, things he’s learned over the last two months as head coach, the impressive run of games by Cole Caufield, and how he ...
Apr 18, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Islanders legend Mike Bossy passes away at 65. Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast talking about the Hall of Famer by sharing some of their favourite memories and discussing his impact on the game (00:01). They also pay tribute to the late Tom McCarthy and talk about his time with the Minnesota North Stars (10:20). The guys get into some news around the NHL as Carey Price is set to make his return (13:50), Pat Foley's final call in Chicago (16:30), Anaheim is knocked out of playoff contention...
Apr 15, 2022•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s your dream playoff match-up? Jeff and Elliotte look at some potential first-round tilts in both the Eastern (12:18) and Western Conference (2:55). The guys also discuss the San Jose GM search (15:35), what Detroit will be looking to do this off-season as they were eliminated from playoff contention (24:58), some updates on NCAA players (33:30) and Ottawa’s next move (34:50), Sidney Crosby hitting 1,400 points (36:45) and why he’s a Hart Trophy candidate, and they take your questions (44:4...
Apr 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can anyone stop Auston Matthews? Jeff and Elliotte (from his car) recap a historic night in Dallas as Auston Matthews breaks the Toronto Maple Leafs' single-season goal-scoring record (00:01). They also discuss the Dallas Stars and their playoff hopes (5:11), look ahead to the off-season for the teams that have been eliminated from playoff contention — Buffalo (6:40) and Ottawa (11:40), Elliotte walks us through some of his conversations at the NHLPA and agent meetings (15:00), and what’s next f...
Apr 08, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast When should you stop a fight? Jeff and Elliotte address the on-ice situation that took place in Arizona on Friday night between the Ducks and Coyotes (00:01), the comments made by Tyson Nash on the Coyotes broadcast as well as Craig Morgan’s PHNX Arizona Coyotes Podcast, post-game comments from Trevor Zegras, and Phil Kessel's game misconduct. The guys also touch on Keith Yandle’s iron man streak (29:15), Rick Jeanneret night in Buffalo (38:20), if the Dallas Stars will make the playoffs (41:00)...
Apr 04, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff and Elliotte are back from the GM Meetings in Florida and have a few things to report. They kick things off with a conversation about Bruce Boudreau and his future with the Vancouver Canucks (2:30) as well as Jay Woodcroft and the Oilers (12:00). The guys then remember the late Eugene Melnyk and wonder what’s next for the Ottawa Senators (13:00). Before taking your questions (43:20), Jeff and Elliotte break down the four teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs and look ahead to th...
Apr 01, 2022•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast He is a two-time Stanley Cup champion and the founder of Atunya, a training apparel brand. Johnny Oduya joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about life away from professional hockey, his travels to Kenya and Thailand, creating Atunya and the challenges he faced during the pandemic, he shares some Stanley Cup memories, the importance of fitness and healthy eating, coaching hockey and a tells the guys a few funny stories from his days in the NHL. Check out Atunya and all their products here: https://at...
Mar 29, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you feel about a weekday afternoon game? Elliotte asks Jeff just that to kick off the podcast and explains why this has been coming up as an idea for next season (1:15). They then dig into some LTIR talk (8:35), Elliotte’s encounter at the Top Prospects Game in Kitchener, the return of Evgenii Dadonov, the impressive start from Hayden Hodgson (19:15), Claude Giroux and Ottawa (19:50), what the Islanders might do this off-season (23:00), drafted NCAA players making the jump to the NHL (26:...
Mar 25, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a crazy NHL trade deadline! Jeff and Elliotte break down the Evgenii Dadonov situation and where we might go from here (3:20). They then go over some players that didn’t make a move — Filip Forsberg (21:20), Jakob Chychrun & John Klingberg (45:10) plus teams that went all in and ones that didn’t — Minnesota (24:30), Florida (36:00), Colorado (37:45), Pittsburgh (41:40), Toronto (39:10), Anaheim (43:05), and they take your emails and voicemails (46:30). Music Outro: David Allen James - Where...
Mar 23, 2022•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Buckle up! Before Jeff and Elliotte run through all 32 teams and what they are looking to do as the trade deadline approaches, they provide an update on the Claude Giroux trade situation (00:30). Pacific: Anaheim (2:30), Calgary (3:30), Edmonton (4:15), Los Angeles (4:55), San Jose (5:45), Seattle (7:00), Vancouver (8:10), and Las Vegas (9:00) Central: Arizona (11:30), Chicago (12:40), Colorado (16;15), Dallas (17:40), Minnesota (18:55), Nashville (19:40), St. Louis (20:25) and Winnipeg (22:15) ...
Mar 18, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tanner Jeannot wasn’t drafted into the WHL or the NHL, but he’s in the race for the Calder Trophy this season. He join Jeff and Elliotte to talk about his journey to the NHL from small-town Saskatchewan, the obstacles he overcame along the way, playing on a line with Colton Sissons and Yakov Trenin, playing under John Hynes, what made Tim Hunter the coach for him in Moose Jaw, the support he’s received from his community in Oxbow, and he talks about his workout routine and what he excels at most...
Mar 16, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to episode #300. Jeff and Elliotte recap the Heritage Classic (4:35), discuss the elephant in the room — Toronto’s goaltending (7:20), give credit to the Buffalo Sabres (16:40) and talk about the atmosphere in Hamilton over the weekend. They also touch on — troubles in Vegas (23:30), Dallas not moving John Klingberg and their push for the playoffs, what the latest on Claude Giroux and Colorado (32:20), update on Tomas Hertl (35:55), Vancouver’s interest in John Marino (37:05), if Jakob C...
Mar 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Elliotte is driving home and Jeff is at home. The guys recap a week that saw some questionable calls around the league (00:01), discuss the goaltending situation in Toronto (15:30 + 22:00) and the play of the red hot Coyotes (20:00), Jack Eichel’s return to Buffalo (25:00), Philadelphia signing Rasmus Ristolainen plus some more Flyers talk (32:50), the heated game between the Wild and Red Wings (37:00), and some of the big injuries we’re seeing around the league (40:00). Music Outro: Jon Stop - ...
Mar 11, 2022•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Take a bow, Jason Robertson! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the play of the Dallas Stars, their transition to a new core, and Robertson’s hat-trick-filled weekend (00:01). They hit on some other great stories from around the league including Nick Robertson’s first career regular-season goal, the Colorado-Calgary game (10:30), the play of Cale Makar (13:30), and the seven-point performance by Nick Schmaltz (38:35). As we get closer to the trade deadline, Jeff and Elliotte do a bit of a tour around the...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rick Nash joins the podcast! Jeff and Elliotte chat with the 2-time Olympic gold medalist (33:30) as the Columbus Blue Jackets get set to retire #61 to the rafters at Nationwide Arena. Nash talks about how he found out his jersey was getting retired, tell us his best Doug MacLean story as well as his proudest moment in hockey, why he decided to step away from the game, he shares a great story about his first day in New York after being traded to the Rangers, if he’d very considering being a GM, ...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast He’s 17 years old, scored 7 goals at the Winter Games, and was voted the 2022 men's Olympic hockey MVP. Juraj Slafkovsky is a forward for TPS of the Finnish Liiga and is expected to be a top pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. He joined Jeff and Elliotte to talk about his Olympic journey, winning bronze with the Slovakian national team, building confidence throughout the tournament, his favourite moment from the Olympics, messages he received following their medal performance, players he looked up to gr...
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