32 Thoughts: The Podcast

The Long Island Love Affair

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman start with Matthew Schaefer’s memorable “flu game” and Kyle’s recent interview, before discussing the impact Schaefer has already had on Long Island. The guys run through injury concerns around Gabriel Landeskog and Devon Toews (19:37), surprising seasons from the Penguins and Sharks (23:39), Darren Raddysh’s breakout in Tampa (27:21), and a rough night for Luke Hughes as New Jersey continues to feel the fallout of missing out on Quinn Hughes (29:28). They touch on a strong Canadiens road trip with Juraj Slafkovský coming into his own (42:38), trade and contract chatter surrounding Kiefer Sherwood and Andrew Mangiapane (49:23), and mounting frustration in Winnipeg amid a nine-game skid (1:00:03). Elliotte also clarifies Olympic officiating comments ahead of Milan (1:02:36), while the Final Thought reflects on Canada’s loss to Czechia in the World Junior semifinal (1:13:11). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:22:02).  In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte speak with Toronto Maple Leafs legend Mats Sundin after Auston Matthews broke his franchise goals record (1:41:38) and we announce the winners of the tickets to our live show in Moncton on Hockey Day in Canada.  Today we highlight Hamilton pop group Superstar Crush and their track U Fold, I Fold. Check out their music here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F29MNW2JE94Rb07rdS5tWFB&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C3b9277099fc3416e8d0308de4c0863fd%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639031796079004345%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7c8Ji04PFYQA6r6SLUYcKk5IS5xC89nrBizkYM%2FVits%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

Stars, Stripes, and a Score to Settle

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the unveiling of the U.S. Olympic roster for Milan and the team’s “unfinished business” mindset, including the surprise omission of Jason Robertson. The guys break down the Swedish (30:21) and Finnish (34:49) Olympic rosters, the fallout from Connor Bedard (41:05) and Mark Scheifele (46:27) missing out, and growing frustration in Winnipeg as the Jets slide down the standings (48:41). They discuss the buzz around the Winter Classic in Miami and how the NHL can better capitalize on the event, and why any suggestion of special treatment around Brad Marchand is off base (55:38). The segment wraps with optimism around a fun, young Buffalo Sabres team chasing an 11th straight win (1:04:32), and a Final Thought on James Reimer’s name resurfacing as a potential NHL goaltending option (1:07:45). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:11:04).  Today we highlight Nova Scotia's 3-piece rock back The Boojums and their track Burnin Up. Check them out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2FTheBoojums%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAdGRleAO_qVxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafV39dDSM9pqAP0Pihj6lqsx5BaLLVTEQzjD8fVV6iewMa8otiaRdFeg8TKxA_aem_9vG11dZFtYHskqs7yAk9IQ&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C22d685475c454e2975bc08de4973e3cf%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639028959238028092%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Nj9hpGkhatfE7lkxal5L3Tsm0upIa3upP4svhO5oZKo%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

Canadian Olympic Roster Reax

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Canadian men's Olympic hockey roster following the announcement in Minnesota.  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

Who Makes the Olympic Cut?

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by David Amber and Michael Russo as they predict and debate which players will make the Olympic men’s hockey rosters for Canada (2:46), the United States (23:40), Sweden (43:45), and Finland.(55:49). 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

Heat in the South, Questions up North

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into potential roster shakeups around the league, including Edmonton possibly moving on from Andrew Mangiapane and questions surrounding Trent Frederic’s slow start. They react to an entertaining Connor McDavid interview (11:13), break down the Battle of Florida as the NHL’s hottest rivalry (19:00), and discuss J.J. Moser’s long-term extension in Tampa (26:00) along with Matthew Tkachuk’s push to play in the Winter Classic (31:00). The guys also touch on Mason Marchment's trip on Matthew Schaefer and the reactions to it (34:00), Flyers fans anxiously awaiting trade news (38:14), coaching chatter tied to Toronto (44:21), and Ottawa’s playoff push amid goaltending concerns (47:37). The fellas weigh in on Jake DeBrusk getting healthy scratched on Monday against the Kraken (50:00) and a reminder not to overreact to slow starts at the World Juniors (56:41). The Final Thought brings relief as a tentative agreement is reached between the ECHL and the players’ association (1:02:24) Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:10:28). Today we highlight Toronto based pop rock band Beyond the Sun and their track DON'T LET ME GO YET. Check them out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F7aXgtxMSkVEvPuODMpjUEq&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C421b40457cd44dbaacd608de46164e48%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639025258772379833%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JBtDH4R%2BEwBVMCILsjlVw30tA0nnTToRieO4rbPPY%2BY%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