The Hair and Hot Air

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).Plus, they chat with Daniel Hilferty, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Spectacor, (56:40) about the hiring of Keith Jones and Daniel Briere, the hiring process, their approach going forward, timelines, what impressed them about Jones & Briere, and the relationship between team and fans as well as hockey operations to business.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: OMBIIGIZI ft. Peter Dreimanis - Back At MeListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Bally Sports, FXX (Dave - Honestly) and Sportsnet.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.

17 Touko 20231h 27min

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 Pittsburgh (54:40), update on Calgary (55:15), deadline time in Ottawa (57:10) as well as Arizona (1:05:40) and then take a listener voicemail.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Peter Cat Recording Co. - Soulless FriendsListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KJR FM, KKGK and Sportsnet.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.

15 Touko 20231h 18min

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) and the guys take a question, sort of (1:10:45).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Frank Mighty - Unattainable (Keep Me Close)All music heard in this episode was by Frank Mighty (including the instrumental of the song "The Coast")Listen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Carolina Hurricanes, KJR FM, KTCK-AM, MSG, Sportsnet, Tennesse Titans, Toronto Maple Leafs Radio Network, WCMC and WTMM-FM.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.

12 Touko 20231h 14min

Jeff and Elliotte look at what Toronto’s series against the Panthers might mean for the club (1:00), if we’ll see Edmonton pick up their 5-on-5 play against Vegas (8:00), Carolina going to work in Game 4 (14:20), and the Stars go home tied 2-2 against the Kraken (23:30).They also get into some news from around the league including the latest on New York’s search for a new head coach (34:00), Landeskog out for all of next season (37:20), Philadelphia’s search for a president (42:00), Marty Walsh meets with agents (45:00), Draft Lottery (47:10) and how will Chicago rebuild with the number one pick in hand (54:30).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: The Flints - Same Things Every DayListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports, ESPN, KJR-FM, KTCK-AM, MSG, Sportsnet and WCMC.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.

10 Touko 20231h 1min

The 1942 Maple Leafs did it! Jeff and Elliotte break down Toronto’s Game 3 performance against Florida as they go down 3-0 in the series (1:00), Seattle takes care of Dallas at home (18:30), New Jersey wins big in Game 3 (25:25) and Edmonton puts on a show in Las Vegas (36:00),.They guys also get into some news from around the league — Gallant is out as head coach of the Rangers (43:40), Stan Bowman’s name is in the mix (50:20), the latest on Pittsburgh (53:00) and Philadelphia (54:10), Ottawa has another celebrity buyer (55:20), Scott Howson and the AHL (57:00), the Chicago Wolves situation (58:00), Draft Lottery (59:30) and we take an interesting voicemail (thanks Kaylie Dankevy of CCM Hockey for the help!).Also, Jeff is not Daniel Sprong’s agent!Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.Outro Music: Miesha and the Spanks - Dig Me OutListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: ABC News, AT&T SportsNet, Bally Sports, KJR FM, Sportsnet, TNT, WTMM-FM and WQAM-AM.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.

8 Touko 20231h 12min

Is Vezina Bob back? Jeff and Elliotte break down G2 between the Panthers-Maple Leafs (00:00) and Kraken-Stars (13:15), look ahead to Oilers-Golden Knights (18:30) and Devils-Canes (26:00), discuss the Norris Trophy finalists (32:40), what’s happening in Philadelphia (36:00), Snoop Dogg enters the picture in Ottawa (38:50), players to watch out for in Calgary (52:50) and Minnesota (55:25), and they remember the late Petr Klima (47:00).Watch “Defector” by Sportsnet’s Feature team HEREEmail the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailWatch the FULL feature on Mattias Ekholm HEREOutro Music: Gordan Lightfoot - SundownListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: CBC, Death Row, ESPN, KJR FM, KKGK, MGM, Polyscope, Sportsnet and WQAM-AM.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.

5 Touko 20231h 2min

Welcome to Round 2! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the exciting start to the second round with Florida-Toronto (10:15) and Seattle-Dallas (00:00), address a potential rule change (16:20), preview Edmonton-Las Vegas (22:00) and New Jersey-Carolina (28:30), discuss the schedule (25:00), look at what the off-season holds for Boston (39:00) as well as the Rangers (30:40), and talk Flames as they begin the process in finding a new coach and GM (50:40).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Gitkin - Hold OnListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KJR FM, KTCK-AM, NESN and Sportsnet.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.

3 Touko 202357min

What an opening round! Jeff and Elliotte wrap up a pair of Game 7s — Panthers-Bruins (7:00) and Kraken-Avalanche (21:30), preview Rangers-Devils (35:00), a look ahead to Panthers-Leafs (19:30), Seattle-Dallas (28:00), and they wonder if Sunday was the craziest single day of on-ice events in NHL history (00:00).They also look at the off-season for the Lightning (53:30), Islanders (58:40), Kings (1:10:00), Wild (1:17:40), discuss Kyle Dubas as the Leafs (48:10), embellishment (29:30), the latest on the Ottawa sale (1:27:20) and a quick update on Calgary (1:29:30).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: RICEWINE - Dreams/NightmaresListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: CBC, KFAN 100.3 FM, KJR FM, Sportsnet, Steve Dangle (YouTube) WCMC and WQAM-AMThe 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.

1 Touko 20231h 32min