32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead. They then shift gears to the late game Sunday evening between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks (22:41). Elliotte calls for an end to the "Marner discourse" (28:29). The fellas look back to Saturday night's tilt between the Avs and Wild (31:45) before delving into the Carolina Hurricanes sweeping the Philadelphia Flyers (39:30). The Final Thought focuses on the Vancouver Canucks front office search and the possibility of the Sedin twins...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Thursday night's Game 3 tilt between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers. The fellas talk about John Chayka's upcoming meeting with Leafs Head Coach Craig Berube (14:30) before unpacking the latest news from the Vancouver Canucks front office search (22:38). Elliotte also provides an update on Nashville's search (26:23). 

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (32:54). 

In the last segment the guys talk about Wednesday night's action between the Sabres and Canadiens (52:00) and the Ducks and Golden Knights (57:40). The podcast wraps with an...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by reacting to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery with only 8.5% odds. They also talk about the San Jose Sharks winning 2nd overall and their outlook after moving up in the draft (12:11). They also talk about Vancouver moving down two spots and Jim Rutherford announcing he will step aside after their incoming GM hire (14:38). The guys circle back to Toronto to discuss the aftermath of the Chayka/Sundin introductory press conference (22:40). Elliotte adds notes on Seattle's and Florida's picks being in play and...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman sits down with the newest members of the Leafs' front office, John Chayka and Mats Sundin.

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with the Canadiens outlasting the Lightning to advance to the second round. They look ahead to Buffalo-Montreal in the second round (17:46). They talk about Game 1 between Colorado and Minnesota (26:30). They break down the Oilers' shortcomings (34:00) and analyze the outlook for the Boston Bruins (44:00) before unpacking where Utah is headed (49:00). Kyle and Elliotte delve into the Leafs hiring Chayka and Sundin to lead their Hockey Ops (52:11). The fellas share the latest in Vancouver's front office search (1:02:15). Elliotte opines about Mike Gillis (1:04:30) before talking about the Holloway extension in St...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by breaking down the Oilers exit from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hand of the Anaheim Ducks. That makes way for the heavyweight bout of the 1st round as the Minnesota Wild knockout the Dallas Stars (15:27). The Final Thought focuses on the news and notes from around the league including:

The Vancouver front office search (27:00)
The Toronto front office search (32:10)
Misha Donskov to coach Canada's Men's Worlds and World Juniors (36:32)

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in...

This edition of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman opens with a tribute to our colleague and friend John Garrett. 

The guys then delve into all the playoff action from Tuesday night:

Oilers vs Ducks (10:00)
Sabres vs Bruins (21:00)
Stars vs Wild (28:10)

Kyle and Elliotte dive back into the Leafs front office search as it nears its resolution (35:24). Elliotte provides an update on Vancouver's search (44:45) and the guys talk about the Senators locker clean out day (47:39). The Final Thought focuses on Kade O'Rourke being denied exceptional status from Hockey Canada to e...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Sunday:

Oilers vs Ducks (1:00)
Canadiens vs Lightning (16:30)
Sabres vs Bruins (28:41)
Kings vs Avalanche (34:07)

The Final Thought focuses on the front office searches in Toronto, Nashville, and Vancouver (44:00)

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line (47:20). 

In the final segment the fellas review the remaining series that we haven't touched on: 

Senators vs Hurricanes (1:03:22)
Golden Knights vs Mammoth (1:31:44)
Stars vs Wild (1:27:11)
Fl...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Thursday:

Senators vs Hurricanes (1:00)
Sabres vs Bruins (10:30)
Kings vs Avalanche (17:00)

Kyle and Elliotte run through the latest notes from the front office vacancies for the Leafs (26:00), Predators (38:00), Canucks (39:00), and Seattle (40:00). Elliotte also talks about Steve Yzerman fuming in Detroit with how things have unravelled (40:30). The Final Thought focuses on the coming changes to NCAA eligibility (43:30).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line (52:02). 

In the final s...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Monday and Tuesday:

Canadiens vs Lightning (1:45)
Oilers vs Ducks (7:30)
Senators vs Hurricanes (12:00)
Mammoth vs Golden Knights (29:53)
Sabres vs Bruins (34:00)
Stars vs Wild (37:55)
Flyers vs Penguins (43:40)
Kings vs Avalanche (48:14)

In the Final Thought Kyle and Elliotte update you on the latest front office moves from the Devils, Leafs, and Canucks (51:24).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line (59:14).

In the final segment...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Sunday night: 

Canadiens vs Lightning (4:36)
Sabres vs Bruins (14:20)
Mammoth vs Golden Knights (21:25)
Kings vs Avalanche (30:06)

In this second segment Kyle and Elliotte break down everything they saw from Saturday's action:

Senators vs Hurricanes (38:18)
Stars vs Wild (46:10)
Flyers vs Penguins (52:23)

The fellas also touch on the Leafs (57:25), Preds (59:47), and Canucks (59:56) front office vacancies. 

In the final segment hear a couple of interviews from Elliotte featuring Cole Ca...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down all 16 teams that have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what lays ahead for all of them:

New Jersey (1:00)

Toronto (11:00)

Nashville (24:00)

Vancouver (29:00)

Chicago (35:00)

Calgary (41:30)

Rangers (45:30)

Seattle (49:30)

Winnipeg (56:00)

Florida (1:01:00)

San Jose (1:05:00)

St Louis (1:12:00)

Islanders (1:16:00)

Columbus (1:21:00)

Detroit (1:27:00)

Washingtion (1:34:00)

Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:49:34)

In the final segment Kyle and...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the Norris Trophy debate from Hockey Night before highlighting a milestone matchup as Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby face off for the 100th time (18:30). They break down the tightening playoff races in both the Eastern (28:30) and Western Conferences (46:30), and provide an update on Nashville’s ongoing GM search (52:30). The guys also touch on key decisions looming for the Vancouver Canucks at season’s end (1:00:00), Scott Oake’s final After Hours appearance in San Jose alongside his son and Ryan Reaves (1:04:00), and Michael Hage’s decision to return to Michigan...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Pittsburgh Penguins returning to the playoffs and the strong coaching impact of Dan Muse, while the Utah Mammoth also clinch a postseason berth (12:00). They discuss Cole Caufield reaching the 50-goal mark (17:00), the Islanders picking up their first win under Peter DeBoer (29:00) and the tightening Eastern Conference race, including Buffalo finally ending their playoff drought (38:00). The guys also look ahead to a physical Dallas–Minnesota first-round matchup (45:30), break down the Western Conference race (48:00), and touch on the future of Alex Ovechkin (51:00). They also cover the Maple Leafs hi...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to a coaching change on Long Island as the Islanders replace Patrick Roy with Peter DeBoer. They touch on Philadelphia picking up a win on dollar soft-serve night with Porter Martone continuing to impress, while also noting the Flyers’ tough tiebreaker situation as the Eastern Conference playoff race tightens (23:00). The guys also discuss Tim Stützle’s underrated consistency (30:30), Detroit slipping and needing answers (32:30), and the Western Conference race heating up (40:20). They get into why the timing may not work between Toronto and Doug Armstrong (42:30), Kyle battling sleep in L...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down what was said by MLSE leadership in the days following Brad Treliving’s departure and why this shift is about more than just the GM (25:01). They discuss early candidates for the GM role and Elliotte’s theory on how the Quinn Hughes situation could influence how players like Auston Matthews approach their futures (30:50). Elliotte also shares a story about how he heard the news of Treliving’s firing (35:30), while the guys touch on Nashville’s ongoing GM search, including upcoming in-person interviews (40:00). Elliotte unpacks the playoff races after a...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Vegas Golden Knights making a coaching change, bringing in John Tortorella. They break down the chaotic playoff race in the Eastern Conference (23:48), before touching on Porter Martone signing with Philadelphia and ongoing extension talks between Trevor Zegras and the Flyers (28:30). The guys also discuss tension between Travis Green and Linus Ullmark (36:30), Kyle’s visit to St. Louis (42:30), and the tight Western Conference playoff race (49:30), including whether Jake Neighbours could be the next captain of the Blues (51:00). They also get into Gavin McKenna’s potential participation for Cana...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look at the Oilers showing signs of something sustainable with strong underlying numbers, while the Pacific Division remains wide open. They discuss looming offseason questions around figures like Adam Foote, Auston Matthews, and Brady Tkachuk (10:30), along with the tightening playoff race in the Eastern Conference (13:30) and the growing consensus around Nikita Kucherov as the Hart Trophy favorite (17:09). Elliotte also shares why he’s keeping a close eye on Detroit (20:31), touches on Bruins prospect James Hagens signing an ATO (27:30), and reflects on a recent trip to Buffalo where Lindy Ruff is...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to AJ Greer’s three-game suspension for boarding Connor Zary, while continued confusion around goaltender interference sparks calls for clearer definition from the NHL (17:00). Kyle shares takeaways from Toronto vs. Ottawa, including concerns about Senators fans selling tickets to opposing supporters (30:30), while the Islanders hang on in a key playoff race (45:00) and the Ducks outlast the Sabres (48:00). The guys also dive into questions surrounding James Hagens and the Bruins (49:30), Anton Lundell’s visa situation (53:39), and Craig Berube’s mindset compared to Easton Cowan’s comments (54:40). They discuss San Jose’s s...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Elliotte’s travel mishap getting to Vancouver, before diving into a league where every game is starting to feel more meaningful as the playoff races tighten. They discuss the Columbus Blue Jackets holding a playoff spot under Rick Bowness (8:45), Edmonton’s disappointing loss to Florida and Kris Knoblauch’s measured response (13:25), and Brady Tkachuk's heart-to-heart with coach Green leading Ottawa to a big win over the Islanders (16:40). The guys also get into heated discussions from the GM meetings around the NHL playoff format (26:45), Auston Matthews undergoing surgery on his...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Leon Draisaitl leaving Sunday’s game after a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt, while the Oilers don’t sound overly concerned and responded on the ice. They discuss Connor McDavid weighing in on player safety and suspensions, and what Gary Bettman’s response could be when the General Managers meet in Florida (5:51). The guys also touch on World Cup of Hockey host cities being on the agenda (22:30), while goalie interference debate resurfaces again after the Ottawa–Anaheim incident over the weekend (23:40). They note the end of Dave Alter’s impressi...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Auston Matthews taking a knee-on-knee hit from Radko Gudas and the lack of response from the Maple Leafs. They discuss uncertainty around Brad Treliving’s future as he approaches the final year of his contract (8:30), and the tightening playoff races across both the Eastern (10:00) and Western (21:00) conferences. Elliotte also shares that Nashville appears to be interviewing candidates for its GM position (22:30), before the guys weigh in on NHL awards voting and the difficulty of winning the Hart Trophy in a league with players like Connor McDavid for Ni...

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Buffalo and Tampa Bay’s wild 8–7 thriller, highlighting Rasmus Dahlin’s elite play (7:30), before discussing Matt Barzal’s hit on Macklin Celebrini (15:30) and Nazem Kadri’s emotional return for Colorado (23:00). They move through league storylines including a proposal to extend overtime through the end of a power play (26:00), Winnipeg’s playoff standings (30:00), Edmonton’s big win over Vegas (33:00), and questions about the Golden Knights following Alex Pietrangelo’s absence (39:00). The guys also touch on Kent Hughes’ mystery trade that never materialized (42:30), the Blues rebounding after a turbulent week, (48:00) the growing value of players with term...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the NHL trade deadline, starting with Nazem Kadri heading to Colorado and MacKenzie Weegar landing in Utah. They dig into the trades around the league, including fierce internal discussions in St. Louis during the Colton Parayko situation and frustration from some teams over the growing number of no-trade clauses (11:30). John Carlson trade reaction (21:30). The guys also break down how the deadline unfolded for Toronto as the organization looks to show Auston Matthews a clear plan forward (31:30), Buffalo’s activity (41:00), Carolina’s approach (44:00), and why Pittsburgh and Ottawa coul...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman gear up for trade deadline week, diving into Steven Stamkos’ availability and continued interest around Ryan O’Reilly (2:00), Robert Thomas (11:30), and Jordan Binnington (16:30). They discuss Nazem Kadri’s leadership in Calgary (19:00), Toronto’s path toward potentially selling (26:00), and uncertainty surrounding Elias Pettersson after being benched against Seattle (42:59). The guys also touch on Tyler Myers’ unresolved situation (47:00), Vincent Trocheck speculation (49:00), Seattle’s continued pursuit of a star scorer (50:00), Vegas looking leakier than usual defensively (51:00), and Buffalo’s intriguing options including whether a Rasmus Ristolainen reunion makes sense (52:00). Montreal appears positioned as a gatherer...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set the table for a buyers’ market ahead of the trade deadline, with selling teams wary of getting stuck and prices running high. They discuss Adam Fox staying focused on winning now (9:53), Buffalo pushing forward with Alex Tuch’s future in question (16:00), Vancouver listening on most pieces outside of its young core and Filip Hronek (17:00), and why the Blues’ asking prices, including for Robert Thomas, are significant (20:53). The guys also touch on Nazem Kadri’s term complicating things in Calgary (25:20) , Winnipeg’s outlook with Logan Stanley and Chicago’s willingness t...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman recap a sensational Gold medal final between Canada and the USA. They talk about Hellebuyck having the game of his life (5:56), and how Canada will suffer this one and move forward (13:40). They touch on Jack Hughes' heroics (20:25). Kyle and Elliotte update you on how close Crosby was to playing. Plus the other injuries that may come out of this (24:44). They give their flowers to Auston Matthews (32:04) before discussing the state of officiating at these Olympic games (36:00). The guys talk about their best memories from Milano-Cortina (45:05). The Final Thought touches...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an eventful semifinal round from Milano Cortina. They open with reflections from Canada-Finland before getting into that 2-2 goal that could have been called for goaltender interference (11:00). They debate who to take out of the lineup of Crosby returns to the lineup (15:00). The fellas then look forward to Canada-USA on Sunday and its various roster machinations and storylines (27:00). They touch briefly on the bronze medal matchup between the Slovaks and Finns (41:30) before unpacking the women's gold medal final (43:12). The Final Thought again focuses on all the fans who...

On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an amazing quarter final day at Milano Cortina. Beginning with Canada squeezing out a dramatic win over Czechia. They delve into the controversial Czech go-ahead-goal that saw six Czechia players on the ice (9:30). They talk about Crosby's injury (19:00) and Binnington's heroics (25:00) They react to the Finn's dramatic come-from-behind win over the Swiss (28:30). Then the fellas unpack the nightcap between the USA and Sweden (35:00). They get into the criticisms towards Sweden Head Coach Sam Hallam (40:43). Elliotte and Kyle talk about the Slovak's routing Germany in the first matchup of...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman put a wrap on the preliminary round of the men's Olympic hockey tournament. As always, they begin with Canada and their dominance, team dynamics, and strategic line combinations. They look forward to a potential rematch with Czechia in the quarterfinals (22:30). The fellas unpack the Americans' gameplay so far as they finally came alive against the Germans on Sunday (25:30). Elliotte talks about the importance of consistency to succeed in international hockey (34:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the craziness that ensued from the three-way-tie in Group B (40:00). They debate who Sweden...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break-down everything they saw from Canada's opening game at Milan against Czechia. They get into an impressive debut for Macklin Celebrini (10:00) before delving into Czechia's struggles (13:00). They move their attention to the Americans who defeated Latvia (14:00). They talk about the intricacies of IIHF rules (19:00). The fellas also unpack Slovakia's impressive upset of the Finns (23:00) and the Swedes handling of the Italians (31:40). The Final Thought is a humourous look at Kyle's lack of air conditioning at the hotel (42:42).

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas, Elliotte Friedman, and Kevin Bieksa preview the 2026 men's Olympic hockey tournament. The fellas entertain with a few funny stories from their time in Milan pre-tournament and then delve into their analysis of Team Canada (19:44). Is there any advantage to the Canadians staying in a hotel rather than setting up shop in the village (21:30)? They talk about the Canadian line combinations (27:00). They debate over how the goaltending should be split in the prelims (32:50). They then shift their attention to the Americans, Swedes, Czechs, Finns, and Slovaks (36:40). The Final Thought focuses on their Canadian...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman unpacks a busy night around the NHL. He dives into Kings vs. Golden Knights and the new developments in the Panarin trade. He unpacks what it means now that everyone knows Seattle was willing to spend (10:25). Elliotte also explores teams going through different cycles like Buffalo and Columbus (13:15), He talks about some salty postgame moments from JT Miller and Leon Draisaitl (18:26), and the growing tension around supplementary discipline after a dangerous elbow to the head of Charlie McAvoy (22:46). Plus, Olympic roster shakeups for Team Canada (31:07), and how teams hitting rock bottom like...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman present two olympic themed interviews. First up, hear from ESPN Analyst P.K. Subban who has produced a feature that will air on CBC that focuses on the Canadian-American hockey rivalry. Afterwards, Canadian Head Coach Jon Cooper sits down with Friedge ahead of the men's ice hockey tournament (32:41).

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Barry Trotz stepping down in Nashville while remaining with the organization through the end of the season, and examine what comes next for the Predators’ front office. They dig into Robert Thomas trade-market chatter (29:00), Florida’s ability to maneuver its way into a potential Artemi Panarin deal, (30:30) teams checking in on Nazem Kadri (39:20), and why Ottawa could be poised to make a push if their goaltending holds up (44:50). The guys also discuss Buffalo’s reluctance to weaken its roster (46:40), Connor McDavid’s Players’ Tribune piece (49:40), the growing Matvei Mic...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down a wild Thursday night around the NHL, highlighted by a stunning Hurricanes comeback in one of 15 games on the slate. They dive into Toronto’s rough stretch continuing in Seattle, why trade chatter around the Maple Leafs is heating up, and why major moves may wait until after the Olympic freeze (8:24). Elliotte unpacks the latest on Artemi Panarin trade rumours as he runs through each potential suitor (14:50), potential action between Detroit and Winnipeg (39:35), and updates on hot teams like the Islanders and Blue Jackets (40:59). The show wraps wi...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Josh Doan of the Buffalo Sabres sits down with Kyle and Elliotte for an exclusive interview.

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

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into a dominant 7–1 Senators win over Vegas, while also revisiting the Golden Knights’ strong performance against Toronto earlier in the weekend and Bruce Cassidy’s frustration following Sunday’s loss. They discuss Travis Green’s measured approach in Ottawa (10:00), the league’s growing concern over schedule-related wear and tear (14:30), and questions around who Bill Guerin may be trying to lure as Minnesota looks ahead (16:00). The fellas touch on hullabaloo around the Leafs this weekend (18:00). The guys highlight the Penguins’ impressive sweep of their western road trip and how surprising the...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto and how online discourse shaped his time with the Maple Leafs. They recap Thursday night’s action around the league, including Sabres–Canadiens (22:00) and the guys discuss Josh Doan’s new deal (25:00), why teams should be careful not to disrupt good chemistry, and Steven Stamkos finding his form after a difficult start (36:00). They also get into Ottawa’s loss to Nashville and the Predators’ continued playoff push, (37:00) Lukas Dostal’s rising international profile (38:30), Shane Wright’s availability in Seattle (43:00), lingering questions around Elias Pet...

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Rasmus Andersson being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, why his time in Calgary was coming to an end, and how close things were with Boston. They discuss Vegas’ roster flexibility with William Karlsson (21:39). The fellas talk contract intrigue surrounding Jason and Nick Robertson (25:46), and why no-tax markets continue to attract top players (28:50), along with Jon Cooper’s case for the Jack Adams after another impressive season in Tampa Bay (30:00). The guys also touch on the Rangers’ retooling message to fans (32:00), tension in Ottawa (43:00), Detroit’s strong chemistr...