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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to an electric Game 1 victory by the Edmonton Oilers over the Vegas Golden Knights. They also touch on the Carolina-Washington game (9:25). Afterwards, the hosts delve into the Sam Bennett-Anthony Stolarz elbow incident (15:14) and Game 1 of the Leafs-Panthers series (24:07). The Final Thought focuses on the remaining Round 2 series that has not started yet: Jets vs. Stars (28:15).In the back half of the podcast, Kyle and Elliotte revisit the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery broadcast (33:14). They discuss how winning the lottery now alters the Islanders' plans for their vacant GM position (37:29). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Buffalo Sabres adding to their mix (40:38) and discuss General Manager Chris MacFarland extending a vote of confidence to Jared Bednar as head coach of Colorado (43:01). They move on to the LA Kings, where Rob Blake will not return (45:51) and wrap up the podcast with Ottawa, as Ryan Bowness and the Senators part ways (51:26).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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

7 Mai 54min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by delving into that crazy Game 7 between the Winnipeg Jets and St Louis Blues. They also deep dive the other Game 7 from the weekend between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche (14:38). Elliotte looks ahead to Nathan MacKinnon's long summer of courting Crosby to the Avalanche (18:04). Kyle and Elliotte touch on Jared Bednar's future with the Avs (27:56) and talk about the Bednar look-a-like (31:08). The fellas look ahead to three of the four second round matchups beginning with Florida vs. Toronto (31:54) and Washington-Carolina (37:49) before they hit Vegas-Edmonton in the Final Thought (41:41). Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (45:25).In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte review the latest news and notes from around the NHL. First, Elliotte adds to the Mike Sullivan hire by the New York Rangers (1:00:37). Kyle asks Elliotte about what's next for the LA Kings after falling to the Oilers for the fourth straight year (1:04:28). Elliotte provides an update on Joel Quenneville and the Anaheim Ducks situation (1:10:04) and on Adam Foote being a candidate for the Canucks vacant head coaching position (1:11:10). The fellas talk about Kirill Kaprizov potentially becoming the highest paid player in the league (1:12:57) before touching on Matt Coronato's extension with the Flames (1:15:33). Finally, they touch on Brady Tkachuk's comments during his year-end presser (1:18:11). 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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

5 Mai 1h 20min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman break down the four series that were played on Thursday night:Senators-Leafs (1:00)Kings-Oilers (18:48)Wild-Golden Knights (29:30)Stars-Avalanche (35:57)The Final Thought focuses on what's ahead for Game 6 between the Jets and Blues on Friday (40:03).Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (48:45).In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte run a post mortem on the Monteal Canadiens (1:04:40), the Tampa Bay Lightning (1:11:50), and the New Jersey Devils (1:16:33). Elliotte unpacks Mike Sullivan reportedly landing with the New York Rangers (1:22:00), before he touches on a few other eligible coaching candidates looking for work (1:25:17). Kyle and Elliotte wrap the podcast talking about the difference in finalists for the Ted Lindsay and Hart Trophy Awards (1:29:47).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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

2 Mai 1h 34min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman tour around the NHL's first round series:Sens-Leafs (1:00)Panthers-Lightning (19:38)Stars-Avalanche (24:49)Devils-Hurricanes (35:51)Kings-Oilers (42:01)Wild-Golden Knights (48:32)Jets-Blues (55:32)Canadiens-Capitals (59:58)In the back half of the podcast Kyle, Justin, and Elliotte run through the latest news and notes from around the league. Elliotte talks about the Penguins parting with ways with Head Coach Mike Sullivan (1:06:18). and delves into Rick Tocchet's departure from the Vancouver Canucks (1:17:40). Justin and Elliotte finish off the podcast by touching on Steve Yzerman's humorous exchange with the media (1:25:46) and the Utah Hockey Club apparently leaking Mammoth as their official nickname (1:30:01)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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

30 Apr 1h 31min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman continue their tour of all the 1st round Stanley Cup Playoff series: Kings-Oilers (1:00)Canadiens-Capitals (12:00)Jets-Blues (24:30)Canes-Devils (36:00)Panthers-Lightning (42:38)Sens-Leafs (49:50)Avalanche-Stars (58:30)Wild-Golden Knights (1:04:10)Justin, Kyle, and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line (1:10:02). In the final segment Justin and Elliotte check-in on the Anaheim Ducks coaching search (1:22:30). They talk about David Carle taking his name out of the running for the Blackhawks coaching job (1:24:48). Elliotte mentions where things stand with Rick Tocchet (1:29:07). 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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

28 Apr 1h 32min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert guides Kyle and Elliotte as they delve into all seven series that have been played since we last spoke to you on Tuesday:Senators-Leafs (1:00)Panthers-Lightning (20:00)Golden Knights-Wild (25:36)Blues-Jets (30:06)Kings-Oilers (35:34)Canadiens-Capitals (45:37)Avalanche-Stars (56:31)Kyle, and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line (1:03:53).In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte discuss the biggest news and notes from around the NHL. First, they cover the Boston Bruins’ end-of-season press conference (1:12:28). They wrap up with a word on the New York Rangers, where Chris Drury signs an extension (1:21:19).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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

25 Apr 1h 26min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert guides Kyle and Elliotte through all eight first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs:Senators-Leafs (2:56)Panthers-Lightning (10:36)Hurricanes-Devils (16:24)Capitals-Canadiens (20:51)Oilers-Kings (27:49)Blues-Jets (34:10)Avalanche-Stars (40:38)Golden Knights-Wild (43:06)Justin, Kyle, and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line, which also features an ambush from Sportsnet's Ailish Forfar (45:44).In the final segment, Justin and Elliotte review headlines from across the hockey world. They begin with the departure of Lou Lamoriello from the New York Islanders (56:07). The two react to Jim Rutherford's stunning media moment from Monday afternoon (1:10:57) before discussing the Seattle Kraken's front office shake-up (1:16:49). The episode ends with some quick notes on Nashville, Boston, Calgary, and Pittsburgh (1:18:52).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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

23 Apr 1h 22min

In this playoff edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert and Kyle Bukauskas kick things off with the Battle of Ontario before Kyle makes way for Elliotte via the famous Carcast. Justin and Elliotte also touch on the Leafs vs. Sens series (27:51) before moving onto Devils vs. Hurricanes, where Carolina took Game 1 (37:59) and Golden Knights-Wild (43:50). Justin and Elliotte shift to Saturday, where the Winnipeg Jets took a 1-0 series lead over the Blues (49:08) and they discuss the Avs rout of the Stars (54:17). Elliotte ties up some loose ends heading into Montreal-Washington (1:00:00) and The Final Thought is a surprise question from Kyle to Elliotte (1:03:14).Justin and Kyle answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line (1:06:01).In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte touch on the firings of Greg Cronin by the Anaheim Ducks (1:11:30) and Peter Laviolette by the New York Rangers (1:16:03).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 position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

21 Apr 1h 24min