32 Thoughts: The Podcast

A Conversation With Josh Doan

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Josh Doan of the Buffalo Sabres sits down with Kyle and Elliotte for an exclusive interview. 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 Pens Were Written off and the Pens Are Writing Back

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into a dominant 7–1 Senators win over Vegas, while also revisiting the Golden Knights’ strong performance against Toronto earlier in the weekend and Bruce Cassidy’s frustration following Sunday’s loss. They discuss Travis Green’s measured approach in Ottawa (10:00), the league’s growing concern over schedule-related wear and tear (14:30), and questions around who Bill Guerin may be trying to lure as Minnesota looks ahead (16:00). The fellas touch on hullabaloo around the Leafs this weekend (18:00). The guys highlight the Penguins’ impressive sweep of their western road trip and how surprising their place in the standings has become (21:00), while also touching on Artemi Panarin drawing interest from multiple teams (34:00) and why Utah is being flagged as a club to watch as the playoff push heats up (38:50). Elliotte shares  a note about the Flames taking a pause on things (41:42). He also mentions that there are more sellers this year that people care to admit (44:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Foligno Faceoff with the V Foundation, with the next matchup set for January 27 between the Blackhawks and Wild (46:48).  Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (51:27).  Today we highlight Always On Your Side by Ryan Gaio, a singer-songwriter born and raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Check out his music here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fredhouseryan&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cb0dcdd4b753a4f6bd4ea08de5c4fb43b%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639049694541320516%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=FPe4541LSXKbyMLF%2BVoT0mXfdnQz2BzTh0Mrwjta7wo%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

A Frigid Homecoming in Toronto

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto and how online discourse shaped his time with the Maple Leafs. They recap Thursday night’s action around the league, including Sabres–Canadiens (22:00) and the guys discuss Josh Doan’s new deal (25:00), why teams should be careful not to disrupt good chemistry, and Steven Stamkos finding his form after a difficult start (36:00). They also get into Ottawa’s loss to Nashville and the Predators’ continued playoff push, (37:00) Lukas Dostal’s rising international profile (38:30), Shane Wright’s availability in Seattle (43:00), lingering questions around Elias Pettersson’s no-trade clause (49:00), and speculation linking the Kings to Artemi Panarin (53:00). Final Thought focuses on Seth Jones withdrawing from Team USA and Jackson LaCombe earning the call (1:00:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:12:12).  Today we highlight Toronto-born hip-hop artist Lex Leosis and her song sayso. Check her out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F3l5iTPvfsSfyeaurhaAeh6&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cc731ecef8bed420f26fe08de59f0c269%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639047087769768983%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2B4U7nkyO3YYP5A5XcyKJ6%2BLja3NUzOPKPiWNhriIF1c%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

Vegas Goes All-in on Andersson

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Rasmus Andersson being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, why his time in Calgary was coming to an end, and how close things were with Boston. They discuss Vegas’ roster flexibility with William Karlsson (21:39). The fellas talk contract intrigue surrounding Jason and Nick Robertson (25:46), and why no-tax markets continue to attract top players (28:50), along with Jon Cooper’s case for the Jack Adams after another impressive season in Tampa Bay (30:00). The guys also touch on the Rangers’ retooling message to fans (32:00), tension in Ottawa (43:00), Detroit’s strong chemistry (51:00), Zach Hyman’s Olympic case (1:05:00), Jonathan Toews’ return to Chicago (1:08:00), Nashville’s surprising playoff push (1:10:00), and a Final Thought on Hockey Day in Canada from Moncton (1:12:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:24:09).  Today we highlight New Brunswick alt-rock band, Sam Salmon & the Grand Manan Bandits and their song No One Likes Losing. Check them out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbfan.link%2Fdown-for-life&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C87b980eb5c13483fc1d908de570e60f5%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639043916443835733%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=MzAE4VdcK%2BBOf9CdGh%2BPKJCxfYb1qb66XRzcUBxcykU%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 Moncton Monster Pod

In this Hockey Day in Canada edition of 32 Thoughts LIVE from Moncton NB, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Mitch Marner facing the Maple Leafs for the first time since signing in Vegas, while also highlighting jersey retirement nights for Zdeno Chára in Boston and Sergei Fedorov in Detroit (17:00). The guys dig into a surprising coaching change in Columbus (26:22). Things shift to our live show where the fellas open with Rasmus Andersson emerging as the hottest name on the trade market (30:19), and bleak times in New York where the Rangers’ goaltending can no longer mask deeper issues (37:18). They discuss Vancouver opening the door to offers on everyone, Elias Pettersson’s difficult stretch, and Filip Hronek as the Canucks’ most valuable trade chip (44:24). Plus, the episode features interviews with Moncton Wildcats captain and Utah Mammoth fourth-overall pick Caleb Desnoyers (47:37), Wildcats head coach Gardiner MacDougall (1:03:19), and Kevin Bieksa (1:27:43). Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:55:14).  Today we highlight New Brunswick's Mike Trask. Trask’s songwriting deconstructs traditional genre conventions to reshape the familiar into something extraordinary. Check out his music here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F03QTVe1gbMUcw3wF1Vdn4k&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C7d8e93a8560f4ea722b808de545c8840%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639040953554606020%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=SlG0kOgb4z3K7F3CPcOi%2BLI3azdg4WICiVedO7mJcJE%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