32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into an ugly Game 3 loss for the Edmonton Oilers in Sunrise, Florida, as they trail the Panthers 2-1 in the Stanley Cup Final. In the news and notes section of the podcast, the hosts discuss potential rule changes suggested by some NHL players that they'd like to see addressed (16:50). Elliotte talks about Utah, Seattle, and Montreal as the teams most active during the Scouting Combine in Buffalo (23:02). Next, the hosts provide an update on Gavin McKenna's future (30:11). Elliotte comments on the speculation surrounding Alex Pietrangelo and William Karlsson (36:33). The hosts also discuss TJ Oshie as he retires from the NHL (39:12). The Final Thought focuses on the unusual questions that teams ask players during interviews at the combine (44:18). In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte are joined by a bronzed broadcasting legend and our friend Gene Principe (51:12).  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 edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit an electric Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup Final. The duo then moves on to news and notes from around the league. They unpack the Dallas Stars firing Pete DeBoer (19:33) and delve into potential replacements behind the bench (26:27). Elliotte discusses Alex Pietrangelo's uncertain future in hockey (32:26) and provides the latest updates on the Buffalo Sabres (35:11). The hosts also talk about Derek Lalonde joining the Toronto Maple Leafs (36:20). The Final Thought focuses on top prospect Gavin McKenna (38:53). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions, emails, and voicemails via the Thought Line (41:18). In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with Edmonton Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner (1:00:04). 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 edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at an exhilarating Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, in which Edmonton defeated the Panthers 4-3 in overtime. They then delve into the latest news around the NHL. The fellas revisit Gary Bettman and Bill Daly's media conference at the Stanley Cup Final (22:03). Kyle and Elliotte discuss Dan Muse being named the next head coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins (29:14). David Amber makes a surprise appearance on the podcast (38:53). The hosts also discuss the Brock Nelson contract with the Colorado Avalanche (39:23), and Elliotte talks about what's next for Martin Necas (41:58). The Final Thought features a surprise appearance from an anonymous guest (46:49). In the second half of the podcast, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with Brad Marchand of the Florida Panthers (52:39), as well as Steve Mayer, the NHL’s President of Content and Events (1:02:24). 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 edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look ahead to the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. In the second half of the podcast, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with several people from media day in Edmonton. Hear from Panthers Head Coach Paul Maurice (18:38), Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (30:34), Oilers forward Corey Perry (38:14), and Oilers forward Connor McDavid (46:35). 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 edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up the 2025 NHL Draft Combine where the bulk of the league's newsiest discussions will occur as all of the league's executives descend on Buffalo. Elliotte talks about how the league is changing how they will unveil they awards this year (10:45). Kyle asks where CBA negotiations stand (14:48), and Elliotte provides in the latest with the Pittsburgh and Boston coaching vacancies (15:40). He also talks about the Sabres hiring Jarmo Kekäläinen (18:52). The fellas talk about the Dallas Stars exit interviews and the treatment of Jake Oettinger (20:21). The Final Thought focuses on NCAA eligibility for CHL players as it came into focus recently (30:23).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions, comments, emails, and voicemails in the Thought Line (42:07). 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