32 Thoughts: The Podcast
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
You Gotta Fight 4 Your Right to Face Off
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at an electric tilt between Canada and USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off that featured three separate fights. Kyle and Elliotte point out how the timing of tournament has really worked in hockey's favour (16:55). Kyle talks about his run in with Georges St-Pierre and former Prime Minister Jean Chretien (19:39). Elliotte gives his appreciation for the countless listeners who were concerned with his chest (21:52) and the fellas dive into the Thomas Harley situation and how this funky roster rule has played out (29:17). Elliotte highlights just how well the U.S...
We Are Loving This
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte reflect on the first two games of the 4 Nations Face-Off that have provided breathtaking entertainment. They look ahead to Canada vs USA on Saturday (5:11) and briefly touch on the booing of the American national anthem (8:37). The guys talk about the lack of penalty calls in this tournament and how teams will have to adapt (15:21). Kyle and Elliotte also talk about whether the NHL will adopt expanded 3v3 OT (16:17). They touch on the World Cup of Hockey coming in 2028 (25:12) and Elliotte talks about a big flaw that's been exposed with this tournament (29:23...
4 (Nations) Thoughts
In this episode, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by Michael Russo of The Athletic and Sportsnet's David Amber to preview the 4 Nations Tournament here in Montreal.
After the preview, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with a number of players from the tournament for some exclusive interviews:
Josh Morrissey (33:17)
Aleksander Barkov (44:29)
Linus Ullmark (56:49)
Erik Karlsson (1:07:54)
Brock Nelson (1:18:31).
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Hold Outs, Opt Ins, and Potential Trades
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by highlighting notable 4 Nations hold-outs Quinn Hughes & Rasmus Ristolainen, while also mentioning those who opted to play for their countries. Most notably, Drew Doughty (15:30). Kyle and Elliotte talk about players like Jake Evans & Vladimir Tarasenko who could be traded during the 4 Nations break (21:47). The fellas update what the Blues plan to do as we creep closer to the trade deadline (29:30). Elliotte mentions that the Islanders are preparing to take a real run at extending Brock Nelson (37:59), before updating the latest with John Gibson and the Ducks (41:31). The Final...
The Real Questions Surrounding Crosby
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about Sidney Crosby's health and the likelihood of him playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations. You'll also hear an outstanding poem from a Penguins fan urging Crosby to chase one more Cup ring elsewhere. They delve into where Team Canada stands with Drew Doughty (12:42). The switch focus to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their targets in the trade market (21:13). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Mikko Rantanen's growing pains with Carolina (28:24) before addressing the NHLPA's appeal of Ryan Hartman's 10 game suspension (34:34). Elliotte mentions how active the Tampa Bay...
The First Trade Tranche
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at a wild week of trades across the NHL. They begin with the Canucks' pair of trades that sent J.T. Miller to the Rangers in return for Filip Chytil and Marcus Pettersson from the Penguins. They also talk about the runway now for Elias Pettersson as the drama between him and Miller comes to an end (14:32). Kyle and Elliotte touch on when to expect the NHL's next best-on-best tournament following 4 Nations (16:24) and they also touch on Canadians booing the American national anthem this weekend (18:22). The fellas...
Will Kuzmenko Feel the Brotherly Love?
This episode of the podcast is dedicated to Shawn Simpson.
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman breakdown the blockbuster trade between the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers that sent Kuzmenko, Pelletier, & draft picks from the Flames for Farabee, and Frost. Afterwards, the guys talk about what will happen to Brandon Saad after he and the Blues agreed to part ways (14:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Boston Bruins and their continued struggles and what it means for Brad Marchand's future there (24:00). Elliotte drops that one executive would like to see the Avs trade...
A Conversation with Marcus Foligno and Marc-André Fleury
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman sits down with the Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno and Marc-André Fleury for an exclusive interview ahead of MAF's final appearance in Montreal.
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...
Stupid Sexy Friedman
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack the Mikko Rantanen trade from all angles. After looking at the Avs side of things they delve into Carolina pushing all their chips in (22:00) before finally analyzing the Blackhawks role in all of this (34:52). Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte discuss how the Rantanen trade ripples throughout the rest the NHL and impacts how other teams attack the trade market (41:57). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Alex Pietrangelo pulling out of the 4 Nations to "tend to an ailment" and how the league will treat this withdrawal (45:31). The fellas talk about the...
Any Chance Joey Daccord Is Swedish Too?
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with some injury news as Jacob Markstrom left the ice on Thursday night with an undisclosed injury. That turns into a conversation about availabilities for the 4 Nations tournament and whether players might favour the rest (10:12). Kyle ponders whether the Rangers are back (12:25) before the pair comment on the Ottawa Senators offensive struggles (16:37). That bleeds into a conversation about Brad Marchand's latest antics (19:26). Kyle asks Elliotte about the Carolina Hurricanes "big game hunting" in the trade market (23:38) before they delve into the uninspiring effort from the Vancouver Canucks against...