The Long Island Love Affair

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman start with Matthew Schaefer’s memorable “flu game” and Kyle’s recent interview, before discussing the impact Schaefer has already had on Long Island. The guys run through injury concerns around Gabriel Landeskog and Devon Toews (19:37), surprising seasons from the Penguins and Sharks (23:39), Darren Raddysh’s breakout in Tampa (27:21), and a rough night for Luke Hughes as New Jersey continues to feel the fallout of missing out on Quinn Hughes (29:28). They touch on a strong Canadiens road trip with Juraj Slafkovský coming into his own (42:38), trade and contract chatter surrounding Kiefer Sherwood and Andrew Mangiapane (49:23), and mounting frustration in Winnipeg amid a nine-game skid (1:00:03). Elliotte also clarifies Olympic officiating comments ahead of Milan (1:02:36), while the Final Thought reflects on Canada’s loss to Czechia in the World Junior semifinal (1:13:11).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:22:02).

In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte speak with Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin after Auston Matthews broke his franchise goals record (1:41:38) and we announce the winners of the tickets to our live show in Moncton on Hockey Day in Canada.

Today we highlight Hamilton pop group Superstar Crush and their track U Fold, I Fold. Check out their music here.

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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