32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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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.

18 HR. AGO

Canada Tops the Hockey Mountain (Again)

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman wrap up the successful 4 Nations Face-Off, reflecting on Canada’s strong finish and standout performances. Elliotte admits to botching his MVP ballot, while they also discuss the pressure on Binnington in the Final and the lack of penalties throughout the tournament. They highlight players whose stock rose the most and celebrate how hockey came out as the big winner. The Final Thought shifts focus to the NHL’s return and the possibility of Mikko Rantanen being moved before the trade deadline.

1h 4m
2 DAYS AGO

4 Nations Championship Preview

This episode of 32 Thoughts is dedicated to Penguins broadcast legend Mike Lange. Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about the anticipation of the game and the moment. They also unpack all the injury news ahead of Thursday night's heavyweight tilt. In the second segment they sit down with Drew Doughty (20:26) and JT Miller (28:14) to talk about their experiences at 4 Nations.

37 min
4 DAYS AGO

You Gotta Fight 4 Your Right to Face Off

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down an intense Canada-USA showdown at the 4 Nations Face-Off, featuring three fights and standout defensive play from Team USA. They discuss how the tournament’s timing has benefited hockey and touch on Kyle’s encounter with Georges St-Pierre and Jean Chrétien. Elliotte and Kyle get into the Thomas Harley roster situation and wrap up with Canada’s adjustments for Finland and a preview of USA vs. Sweden. In the final segment hear the full roundtable discussions between the Canadian coaches followed by the American coaches.

2h 8m
FEB 14

We Are Loving This

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down the first two thrilling games of the 4 Nations Face Off and preview the highly anticipated Canada vs. USA matchup. They discuss key tournament storylines, including the lack of penalty calls, potential NHL rule changes, and the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. Elliotte highlights a major flaw in the tournament's structure, while the duo speculates on Saturday’s surprise anthem singer. They wrap up with NHL news and notes from the 4 Nations break.

1h 11m
FEB 12

4 (Nations) Thoughts

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by Michael Russo and David Amber to preview the 4 Nations Tournament in Montreal. They break down key storylines before sitting down for exclusive interviews with players from the tournament. Guests include Josh Morrissey, Aleksander Barkov, Linus Ullmark, Erik Karlsson, and Brock Nelson.

1h 30m
FEB 10

Hold Outs, Opt Ins, and Potential Trades

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down key 4 Nations roster decisions, including Quinn Hughes and Rasmus Ristolainen opting out, while Drew Doughty commits. They explore potential trade candidates like Jake Evans and Vladimir Tarasenko, as well as the Blues' approach to the deadline. The Islanders' push to extend Brock Nelson and the latest on John Gibson's future in Anaheim are also discussed. Finally, they highlight the growing interest in college free agent Luke Haymes and preview each country's goaltending depth for 4 Nations.

1h 9m
FEB 7

The Real Questions Surrounding Crosby

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss Sidney Crosby’s health and his potential participation in the 4 Nations tournament, along with a heartfelt poem from a Penguins fan urging him to chase another Stanley Cup. They break down Team Canada's stance on Drew Doughty, the Maple Leafs' trade targets, and Mikko Rantanen’s adjustment in Carolina. The episode also covers the NHLPA’s appeal of Ryan Hartman’s suspension and Tampa Bay’s trade market activity. Finally, they touch on Connor Bedard’s recent struggles and answer listener questions in the Thought Line.

1h 15m
FEB 3

The First Trade Tranche

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down a busy week of NHL trades, including the Canucks moving JT Miller to the Rangers and what it means for Elias Pettersson. They discuss the next best-on-best tournament, salary cap projections, and the Flames’ playoff push. Plus, they dive into the Oilers-Leafs showdown, the surging Red Wings, and why teams are wary of the Panthers. The episode wraps up with listener questions and a look at the chaos surrounding the Senators and Quebec City.

1h 44m

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One flaw!

Jan 27

chico splat

Love the pod guys keep up the good work! My only gripe is that the final thought… is NOT actually the final thought! The “final thought” quite clearly should be the final segment of the show. Go canes!
31 Thoughts

Feb 3

gvincr

Please rename the show 31 Thoughts. I listen daily to the pod yet you've never mentioned the Islanders. They are a team out of Long Island that plays in the National Hockey league. The Metro division to be exact, if you didn't know.
Elliot! Shut up!

12/17/2024

reggeee

I miss Jeff. It’s turned into the “listen to Elliot repeat himself over and over”show. Kyle is dry toast and not at all interesting. Elliot is now making up trades. Isn’t the league interesting enough without this bozo pretending to be a GM?
The Elliotte Show

12/24/2024

Smizzman

You don’t know what you got, til it’s gone eh? You knew Marek was good, and it’s not that Bukaskis is bad, but this pod has turned into Elliotte talking for the entire segments and Bulaskis not jumping in. From the beginning of this relationship it was weird with Elliotte talking to him like Marek and not giving the audience a chance to know him. Really sad now. It was such a fantastic pod but it’s not there anymore.

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.