Bedard, Crosby, J. Hughes, Leon Draisaitl & a piece of podcast news to wrap up the podcast. Jeff and Elliotte kick things off by discussing the Babcock situation (1:00), the Player Media Tour in Las Vegas (9:00), PTOs (15:30), Shane Pinto and Ottawa (18:30) and they take your questions (43:30). The guys then chat with Connor Bedard (23:00), Sidney Crosby (33:55), Jack Hughes (49:30) and Leon Draisaitl (1:05:30). Finally, the gents say goodbye to a member of their team (1:19:00). Email the podcas...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Massive news day at Media Day! Jeff and Elliotte break down the Mike Babcock player meeting situation in Columbus (1:00), chat with Johnny Gaudreau in Vegas about how his new coach approached getting to know the players (19:30), and Billy Daly provides the league's perspective on the Blue Jackets news as well as several other topics (33:28). The guys also discuss the Thomas Tatar contract (12:00), the blue line in Carolina (13:20), a new captain in Winnipeg (15:40), Ottawa sale (17:30) and they ...
Sep 13, 2023•1 hr•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff is now a musician! The guys kick things off with a conversation about the current state of the NHL (1:00), the latest on the Senators (8:30), they wonder what the Ducks will do with Jamie Drysdale (13:00), Stan Bowman and Joel Quenneville speaking to coaches and GMs in New York last week (26:20) and they take your Montana’s Thought Line questions (21:00). Also, they catch up with Filip Gustavsson (30:30) and Lucas Raymond (39:40) at the European Media Tour. LINK to Eric Engel's article can ...
Sep 11, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lots of rumours in the air! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the latest around the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck (3:00), they wonder if we’ll see anything from the Flames (8:00), the Senators lock in Jake Sanderson for 8 years (13:10), news around Rasmus Dahlia (20:10), Morgan Frost extends with Philadelphia (25:10), Bill Armstrong signs an extension in Arizona (27:30), the latest on Shane Wright (32:50) and we might see the “C” handed out in Vancouver (34:30). The guys also chat with Alexander Barkov (37...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Training Camps are weeks away! Elliotte kicks off the podcast by discussing some of the latest news from around the league and then the guys chat with several NHLers from the European Media Tour in Stockholm. They catch up with Rasmus Sandin (6:15), Filip Zadina (20:20) + a Montana's Thought Line question, Jesper Bratt (31:10), Martin Necas (45:40) and Hampus Lindholm (58:25). Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicema...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re in Sweden! Jeff and Elliotte attend the NHL European Media Tour in Stockholm (34:00) and catch up with a number of players including William Nylander (14:00) and Rasmus Andersson (1:06:10). But before that, they get into the news of the summer — Auston Matthews signs a 4-year extension with the Maple Leafs (1:00). The guys also get to other news including — the comments by Elias Pettersson (26:10), Brandon Hagel getting an extension with the Lightning (43:20), Jonathan Toews taking time aw...
Aug 24, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Transcript available on Metacast He's an award-winning musician with a busy summer of touring, but Dallas Green (Alexisonfire & City and Colour) found time ahead of the playoffs to sit down with Jeff and Elliotte for a lengthy chat about how the pandemic reinvigorated his passion, playing in legendary venues, opening for Rage Against the Machine & The Red Hot Chili Peppers, how athletes and musicians have to find a level of obsession and an ability to set aside criticism, his writing process, and he tells us about his feature p...
Jul 19, 2023•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a year! Jeff and Elliotte put the season to bed by going through all 32 teams discussing their free agency moves, what they will be looking to do ahead of next season, and things to keep an eye on throughout the off-season. CAROLINA (5:50), COLUMBUS (11:30), NEW JERSEY (16:30), ISLANDERS (18:40), RANGERS (23:26), PHILADELPHIA (27:30), PITTSBURGH (30:40), WASHINGTON (35:20) BOSTON (39:20), BUFFALO (43:35), DETROIT (46:30), FLORIDA (49:10), MONTREAL (51:20), OTTAWA (53:08), TAMPA BAY (59:14),...
Jul 03, 2023•2 hr 16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Thank you Music City! Jeff and Elliotte wrap up the NHL Draft from Nashville (1:00), break down the Flyers pick (15:00), go over the Oilers-Red Wings trade (26:45), the latest on Tyler Bertuzzi (28:00) and Brett Pesce (32:30), wonder what the Jets will do next (33:00), and Jeff explains the situation between the PWHPA and the PHF (40:20). Then, Elliotte and Jason Bukala review some of the biggest storylines from the NHL Draft (47:00) and look ahead to next season's prospects. Email the podcast a...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here we go! Jeff and Elliotte get to the latest news around the league including the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade to the Kings (2:00), Alex Newhook on his way to Montreal (7:00), possible destinations for Alex DeBrincat (11:00), NHL Awards (13:00), Toronto’s plans (15:30), decisions to be made in Boston (18:00), Calgary and New Jersey make a deal (20:30), Flyers trade Kevin Hayes to St Louis (23:00), and Evgenii Dadonov signs in Dallas (25:00). Plus, the guys sit down with Predators GM Barry Trotz (2...
Jun 28, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’re in Nashville! Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast by discussing the latest news around the league and then get into their draft preview (24:05) with Sam Cosentino and Jason Bukala. They discuss Elliotte’s role during the NHL Awards on Monday (01:00), the talks between the Blues and Flyers (2:00), Carolina trades for Tony DeAngelo (9:00) and signs Jordan Staal (11:10), the Kings look to be in on Pierre-Luc Dubois (12:30), Predators made a trade (15:45), the latest on Alex DeBrincat (18:4...
Jun 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeff and Elliotte are joined by Vegas Golden Knights owner, Bill Foley, to talk about his Stanley Cup prediction (40:00), who is in charge of designing the ring (and the allowance), the Cup tour this summer, building more rinks in the Vegas area, the salary cap, the difference between the Premier League and the NHL, his favourite Golden Knight and more! But they kick off the podcast by discussing Elliotte’s conversation with commissioner Gary Bettman in New York at the NHL Board of Governors mee...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Chuck Fletcher joins the podcast! Jeff and Elliotte chat with the former General Manager about the upcoming NHL Draft as he’ll be joining Sportsnet for all the coverage in Nashville (43:00). They also get into Chuck’s time in Philadelphia and what went wrong during his five seasons (1:13:45). The guys also get into some news from around the league including draft talk (1:00), the latest from Calgary (11:30), Buffalo on the hunt for defensemen (15:20), Montreal signs Sean Monahan (16:30), Winnipe...
Jun 21, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Canucks make a big more! Vancouver buys out the remainder of Oliver Ekman-Larsson’s contract. Jeff and Elliotte break it down from Vancouver’s perspective (3:45), what the team might do next and how it impacts the Coyotes. They also have a few laughs thanks to the Vegas Golden Knights and their unbelievable Stanley Cup parade (17:40), the latest on Connor Brown (27:00), Edmonton and Jonathan Toews (28:30), the search for a new assistant coach in Toronto (31:40), teams to keep an eye on (33:00), ...
Jun 19, 2023•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the off-season! Jeff and Elliotte discuss one of the most sought-after players this summer --- Ivan Barbashev (01:00), wonder what we’ll see from the Panthers as they have some work to do over the coming months (10:20) and Elliotte talks about the Golden Knights Stanley Cup parade down the strip (8:20). They also go into the Jesper Bratt contract (15:10), Alex DeBrincat (19:00), lots of interest in Pierre-Luc Dubois (20:30), some rumblings out of Edmonton (22:20), Tom Wilson (23:20), ...
Jun 16, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vegas celebrates! Elliotte does the podcast walking down the Vegas strip as Jeff navigates us through some of the stories we’ve seen from the Golden Knights this season (01:00). They also discuss Michael Andlauer purchasing the Ottawa Senators (24:00) and the Rangers hiring Peter Laviolette (36:10). Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail Music Outro: LUUKHANYO - Hii Roller Listen to the full track HERE This podcast was pro...
Jun 14, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Vegas can win the Stanley Cup at home! Jeff and Elliotte recap a crazy finish to Game 4 in Florida (01:00), talk Conn Smythe trophy and wonder if we’ll see Matthew Tkachuk at full strength. They also get into some news from around the league including — Flyers looking to make more moves (21:10), Ottawa sale (24:30), Calgary lock in their head coach (31:00), teams eye Pierre-Luc Dubois (36:00), Kyle Dubas signs a benchmark contract with the Penguins (38:30), Leafs are still undecided on Sheldon K...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The rats are back! Jeff and Elliotte recap a wild finish to game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final (5:50) and they chat with Brandon Montour (41:10) as well as Vegas captain, Mark Stone (49:10). They kick the podcast off with some breaking news as the Columbus Blue Jackets pull off a sign and trade for Damon Severson (00:00) and then get into some more news from around the league including — the coaching search in Calgary (16:40) and New York (17:50), Shane Doan joins Toronto front office (19:30), the ...
Jun 09, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lots of action away from the ice! Jeff and Elliotte get into the three-way trade between the Kings-Blue Jackets-Flyers (00:00), wonder what Philly will do with Carter Hart (12:30), the latest on Alex DeBrincat (18:30), Toronto’s core four (22:15), Calgary’s coaching search (27:50), Anaheim hires Greg Cronin as their head coach (32:10), Lou Lamoriello speaks (39:20), Montreal signs Cole Caufield (44:20), and they get into the Stanley Cup with the Golden Knights up 2-0 (48:30). Plus, they catch up...
Jun 07, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Viva Las Vegas! Jeff and Elliotte are in Sin City covering Stanley Cup Media Day. But before we get into everything, Elliotte provides an update on some breaking news -- Mike Babcock will be the next head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets (00:00)! We then hear from both coaches on where the Stanley Cup will be won (5:30), the guys discuss Kyle Dubas being named the president of hockey operations in Pittsburgh (8:50), Toronto hiring Brad Treliving as their GM (23:30), Ottawa sale (33:00), Philad...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Smith is the owner of the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake. He is also the executive chairman and co-founder of Qualtrics, an experience management company based out of Provo, Utah. He has expressed interest in owning an NHL team and has had conversations with the league about why he feels Utah is ready for the NHL. Jeff and Elliotte chat with Ryan about his journey, how he got into sports ownership, relocation or expansion, why Utah makes sense, surrounding himself with smart people, taking ri...
Jun 02, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Expect lots of news! Jeff and Elliotte provide more details on the Kyle Dubas situation (1:00), where Toronto is at with their GM search --- it's close (7:20), Washington finds their coach (9:40), Predators make changes (12:00), Flames/Ducks/Blue Jackets still on the hunt for their next coach (16:00) and Seattle will be making some announcements this week (18:20). Plus, the guys get into the Ottawa sale (20:00), Tom Dundon’s comments on the future of his club (22:00), and what’s next for Dallas ...
May 31, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast What a moment for Latvia! Jeff and Elliotte recap the IIHF World Championship (45:30) and discuss Latvia winning their first hockey medal at a world championship (50:45). But before that, they get into Kyle Dubas and Pittsburgh (2:00), Ottawa sale (5:20), GM search in Toronto (11:00), Matthew Tkachuk on NBA on TNT (37:30) and a full Game 5 recap between the Stars-Golden Knights (20:00). They also go around the league with the latest on coaching vacancies — Rangers (31:20), Blue Jackets (31:45), ...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast We got hockey this weekend! Jeff and Elliotte recap the Game 4 between the Stars-Golden Knights (1:00), Florida is off to the Stanley Cup Final (16:30) and they wonder what the off-season will look like for the Hurricanes (12:00). The guys also discuss the investigation by the NHLPA into Kyle Dubas and his agent situation (28:00), the latest on the former Toronto GM (34:00), NHLPA x NHL meetings (36:30), updates on coach/mgmt vacancies around the league (37:40), Buffalo resigns their captain (39...
May 26, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast All smiles in Calgary. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Flames restructuring their front office and hiring Craig Conroy as their GM (01:00). They also get into the statement that as released by Kyle Dubas (19:00), an update on Toronto’s GM search (29:00), Ottawa sale (34:00), Salary Cap (37:00), and what’s happening in Nashville (38:40). Plus, the guys recap the Eastern Conference Final (50:20) and the Western Final (40:00), and take a very interesting voicemail (54:30). Thanks to Tom Embery, VP/GM...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have had a couple of days to process everything. Jeff and Elliotte discuss what might be next for Kyle Dubas (2:40) and where Toronto might go from here. They also get into the situation in Calgary (19:20), Spencer Carbery (24:30), potential changes to the regular season (25:10) and the Ottawa sale (26:30). Plus, the guy break down both conference finals — Dallas-Vegas (29:30) and Florida-Carolina (36:40). Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232...
May 22, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast It was a late night and the Leafs make a major move! Jeff and Elliotte discuss Brendan Shanahan's press conference as the Toronto Maple Leafs will not be bringing back Kyle Dubas as their GM (00:01). They also recap the 4OT thriller between Florida-Carolina (25:00), the performance from Sergei Bobrovsky and the play of Brandon Montour. They also go into some news from around the league — Clayton Keller and the Coyotes (37:30), Spencer Carbery (44:00), Viktor Arvidsson and the LA Kings (45:30), t...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Will the Coyotes stay in Arizona? Jeff and Elliotte discuss the decision by voters to reject the proposed Tempe Arena Project (00:01), what might be next for the Coyotes and if we’ll see the team relocate. They also get into Toronto's year-end press conferences (14:00) and the Oilers (33:00), look at the off-season for the Kraken (49:30) and provide a slew of management and coaching updates on — Calgary (39:00), Pittsburgh (40:30), Washington (47:11), New York Rangers (47:30), and Anaheim (48:20...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oh, Canada! Jeff and Elliotte wonder where the Oilers go from here after being knocked out in 6 games by the Golden Knights (00:00), the strong play of Vegas and the performance we saw from Adin Hill. They also get the Panthers-Leafs series (18:50), what the summer might hold for Toronto and the Morgan Reilly disallowed goal in Game 5 (1:10:07). The guys also preview Game 7 between Seattle-Dallas (41:20), the coaching situation in New Jersey (51:00) as well as Columbus (52:10), the GM role in Pi...
May 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast One series down! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Devils (21:15) as they are eliminated by the Hurricanes (12:30), Panthers-Leafs (38:46), Oilers-Golden Knights (43:30), and they get into the Alex Pietrangelo suspension (00:01). Plus, they go around the league with some of the latest news including the sale of the Senators (48:30), a new hire in Philadelphia (56:10), chatter around the Islanders (1:06:10), the search for a coach in the Big Apple continues (1:07:30), an update on Pittsburgh (1:08:45...
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