32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Woah Canada

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the growing concern around several struggling Canadian teams, especially in Toronto, where the pressure is creeping into the room and the trade options are limited. The guys discuss Montreal signing Alexandre Texier (17:30), Vancouver’s loss to Calgary, and why the Canucks are poised to become rumour central as they gauge the market on their players (19:46). They dig into the Flames’ dilemma between avoiding a rebuild and handling players who may want out, plus reaction to Don Maloney’s recent comments (23:54). The fellas touch on Edmonton’s hard-earned road win in Florida (37:26), Minnesota’s sudden defensive surge with back-to-back shutouts (47:12), and a shoutout to Ottawa (47:41). Elliotte shares a note about Pittsburgh’s goalies being potentially available (49:37), checks in on Andrei Svechnikov’s trade availability (52:54), and provides an update on the NHL/NHLPA’s Milan arena visit (58:35). The Final Thought focuses on Mikko Rantanen’s one-game suspension for his hit on Matt Coronato (1:04:05). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:10:33). Today we highlight Toronto emo power pop band Heavy Sweater and their track X-Ray. Check them out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F6l2bnbZ74Eh6UJOrdfSmRG&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C8b3759d2e2924a46262c08de2ab7cb75%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C638995166051025378%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yPSQo4yzEjg7C8ytcVexd0POtRDgBwc4sEcBGkcPCtA%3D&reserved=0] Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation here. [https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donations?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19975859994&gbraid=0AAAAApX5ZT6Ka33YvtwU7iHlJK1oWDb3f&gclid=CjwKCAiAt8bIBhBpEiwAzH1w6W9PW2RVjOcADS1JLxD7WSR4YtS5fKW564wxPuMUfJqaAavo4bzNgRoCi08QAvD_BwE] 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

32 Jinxes

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the struggling Edmonton Oilers heading into Sunrise and why their goaltending remains the biggest issue under the microscope. The fellas look at Montreal’s 8–4 loss to Washington and similar concerns in net (12:38) before shifting to Nashville and whether it’s time for the Predators to consider selling pieces (19:09). Elliotte gives the Avalanche their flowers (24:07). They discuss Matthew Schaefer being placed on the Olympic drug-testing protocol and whether he fits on Team Canada (30:58), as well as Connor Bedard earning an ‘A’ in Chicago and the debate around bringing him to the Olympics (38:23). The guys touch on Adam Lowry’s extension in Winnipeg (44:53), Brad Lambert receiving permission to seek a trade (49:49), and Ottawa aiming for a home-run swing on the market (55:20). The Final Thought highlights Alex Ovechkin and a Capitals team that’s heating up (57:52). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:05:26). Today we highlight Toronto-based band Heaven For Real and their song Unltd. Time. Check them out here [https://found.ee/heavenforreal_whodiedmadeyouthedream]. Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation here. [https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donations?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19975859994&gbraid=0AAAAApX5ZT6Ka33YvtwU7iHlJK1oWDb3f&gclid=CjwKCAiAt8bIBhBpEiwAzH1w6W9PW2RVjOcADS1JLxD7WSR4YtS5fKW564wxPuMUfJqaAavo4bzNgRoCi08QAvD_BwE] 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

From Kempe to Chaos

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Adrian Kempe’s extension talks before shifting to the growing conversation around Tage Thompson and why Buffalo has no interest in moving him (7:37). The guys look at a tough week of injuries across the league, including Sam Honzek and Jack Hughes’ freak incident (11:04). They discuss the NHL and NHLPA’s upcoming visit to Milan to monitor Olympic rink construction (20:49). They explore whether Andrew Brunette is feeling pressure in Nashville (26:29), Toronto’s five-game slide and how different the Blackhawks and Connor Bedard look under Jeff Blashill (30:23), and Hockey Canada’s hesitation about taking Schaefer, Bedard, and Celebrini to Milan (38:47). The Leafs’ search for roster-for-roster trades comes up (46:45), as does Vancouver winning the David Kämpf sweepstakes while Montreal hunts for a stop-gap centre (56:31). Elliotte also breaks down Mark Scheifele’s misconduct after a hot mic caught his comments (1:04:41), plus the chaos between the Rangers and Red Wings following an empty-net goal after time expired (1:08:05). The Final Thought spotlights the Dallas Stars’ Hall of Fame Weekend (1:13:25). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:33:14). Today we highlight Vancouver-based electronic-indie duo Carbon Mass and their single Impulse. Check them out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcarbonmass.lnk.to%2Frbyb&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C17acf90ab9b74bc9762d08de2557933d%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C638989255216766198%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AciA4Q7UT2xaSxiDqTLl4iPi%2FOLQRJtOAMDZ0RRS7nc%3D&reserved=0] Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation here. [https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donations?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19975859994&gbraid=0AAAAApX5ZT6Ka33YvtwU7iHlJK1oWDb3f&gclid=CjwKCAiAt8bIBhBpEiwAzH1w6W9PW2RVjOcADS1JLxD7WSR4YtS5fKW564wxPuMUfJqaAavo4bzNgRoCi08QAvD_BwE] 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 Raccoons Strike Back

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Maple Leafs’ early-season struggles after a 4–3 loss to the Kings, and why Toronto can still afford to be patient on the trade front. The guys provide an update on David Kämpf’s situation and whether Montreal could be a fit (16:11) before touching on Adrian Kempe beginning extension talks in Los Angeles (20:56). They run through notes from the GM Meetings (24:10), check in on Ottawa’s seven-game point streak and Shane Pinto’s new deal (27:05), and discuss the concern in Vancouver after Thatcher Demko’s injury (39:40). Elliotte weighs in on the mood in Buffalo with no update on Tage Thompson (47:16). The fellas unpack the exciting Islanders-Golden Knights tilt from Thursday (50:32). Plus Elliotte talks about his latest “For You Page” discovery (56:07). The Final Thought pays tribute to the late New York sports writer Larry Brooks (58:30). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:07:15). Today we highlight Montreal singer-songwriter Nadia Hawa Baldé aka HAWA B and her single Je veux rester. Check her out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hawa-b.com%2Faccueil%23musique&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C8040cdb7338d4f75600a08de22f7aca4%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C638986644318112527%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=zs%2FCOC3kqUBamqXo%2BH9zg3Fgt8FMCjok8fKcZh3zTT8%3D&reserved=0] Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation here. [https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donations?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19975859994&gbraid=0AAAAApX5ZT6Ka33YvtwU7iHlJK1oWDb3f&gclid=CjwKCAiAt8bIBhBpEiwAzH1w6W9PW2RVjOcADS1JLxD7WSR4YtS5fKW564wxPuMUfJqaAavo4bzNgRoCi08QAvD_BwE] 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 Next Ninety One

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, their seven straight wins, and a new challenge ahead: paying Leo Carlsson. The guys discuss the clear power imbalance between conferences and break down Colorado’s 9-1 demolition of Edmonton, asking when it’s time to truly worry about the Oilers (9:30). They touch on Toronto’s scoring prowess contrasted by their leaky defense and goaltending issues, plus an update on David Kämpf (24:33). Elliotte revisits the Blues’ brutal loss to Seattle and whether Doug Armstrong might go back to his familiar “holiday sale” playbook (40:52). The segment wraps with fallout from the U.S. government shutdown’s impact on NHL travel (46:52) and a Final Thought on the uncertainty around designated 19-year-olds in the AHL (48:55).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (57:25). Today we highlight Heartland New Brunswick's Seth Anderson and his newest single Leafs Are Out. Check him out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2FSethandersonmusic&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cc7a84a231ab5457338b508de1fe4513e%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C638983262642301140%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=TeioyyvpDHhyDEeCXsRPKbqczD2Y8MJl%2FgbkNb5Lpo8%3D&reserved=0] Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0E18QcH0hcRkFh9bOMcSx4?si=RVVdAqo2RBuX86M3_IQsLA] Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation here. [https://www.heartandstroke.ca/donations?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19975859994&gbraid=0AAAAApX5ZT6Ka33YvtwU7iHlJK1oWDb3f&gclid=CjwKCAiAt8bIBhBpEiwAzH1w6W9PW2RVjOcADS1JLxD7WSR4YtS5fKW564wxPuMUfJqaAavo4bzNgRoCi08QAvD_BwE] 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