32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Take That for Data

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 hiring a firm to assist in their GM search (57:00), the Devils parting ways with Tom Fitzgerald (1:00:30), evolving conversations around data-driven front offices (1:04:00), and Ron Francis stepping down in Seattle (1:19:00). The Final Thought focuses on the USHL adopting a standard player development agreement (1:28:30) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:34:32) In the final segment Kyle Bukauskas talks to recently retired 13 year NHL veteran Ryan Johansen (2:10:21). This week we highlight Vancouver's pop-psych band Groove Saloon and their track Look At Me. Check their music out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fgroovesaloon&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cc53301f135a748a3063e08de966c4886%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639113588992991668%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0oNZGWQVSIAPSNLlFZCTQVyb9PYFWmzZAw9AQs4UrXQ%3D&reserved=0] Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] 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

The Easter Exit

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.A. (45:00), and the Avalanche hosting an advanced stats event that Elliotte believes the league needs more of (47:00). The episode also covers growing interest in the Leafs’ GM role (57:00), Florida taking heat around the league (1:02:32), and a potential shift in CHL exceptional status for American players (1:04:53). The Final Thought honors broadcasting legends Vic Rauter and Scott Oake as they announce their retirements (1:10:01) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:17:44) In the final segment Elliotte sits down for a one on one interview with Anze Kopitar of the LA Kings (1:39:04) Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] 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

Talking to Ownership in Their Language

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 busy night of key-NHL action (43:45). They also get into tension in Ottawa following comments on the Tkachuk brothers’ podcast (50:31), Kyle Connor’s KFC commercial (1:05:49), and the Final Thought on Owen Michaels signing with the Oilers out of Western Michigan (1:07:14). Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:14:04). Today we highlight indie artists from Victoria BC, Door d'Or and their track Fibre Optics. Check their music out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F7rB5vRxxS5V8PpQybo3ip9&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Ca8229cb9e92e46439ed508de90efbace%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639107556465517625%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VokF7VCEn0zmPPXLlMcel9LWKCHHig69oMfxYvaGrpg%3D&reserved=0] Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] 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

This Town Is a Make You Town

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 Canada at the Worlds (53:00), reaction to ABS in baseball and whether it could translate to hockey (56:15), and a Final Thought on the Ducks and Leafs meeting again following the Radko Gudas hit on Auston Matthews (1:04:20) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:10:05). Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] 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

Everybody Ropes Everybody Rides

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 thriving in his return behind the bench (34:00). The guys also revisit goalie interference discussions following Elliotte's call with the league (51:00), and the Final Thought focuses on newly revealed PWHL player salary details (1:01:50) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:07:57). In this episode we highlight Edmonton rock band Royal Tusk and their song ARMISTICE. Check their music out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbfan.link%2Farmistice&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cdabf30c7c7044d6dfaed08de8b70785a%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639101512331347616%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gEL4uvjtuL9oNm911FFYTAxA9%2FO4hrDRoEZNSj%2ByOqs%3D&reserved=0] Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] 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