Episode description

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman give Scott Oake his flowers for being appointed to the Order of Canada. The fellas then delve into the top trades and stories as we hit the holiday roster freeze (5:00). Elliotte discusses what the direction of the New York Rangers is following the Kakko trade (7:30). The guys look forward to Sabres-Leafs on Friday night (15:32) and Kyle and Elliotte unpack the Carrier for Barron trade between Montreal and Nashville (21:42).  They also highlight Sidney Crosby's 4-point night on Thursday (28:52) and talk about recent fines for player embellishment around the NHL (32:57). The Final Thought focuses on John Tavares's impressive goal-scoring pace in the final year of his contract (35:52).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (42:50). 

In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte touch on impressive runs from Bedard and Celebrini are on (1:07:16). 

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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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates