32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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

Mr. 900

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast with Pittsburgh acknowledging Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal. The guys turn their attention to the struggling St. Louis Blues, where effort is being questioned and Jordan Kyrou once again finds himself in the middle of it (10:00). Elliotte explains why Jordan Binnington would have to fall off the map to miss Team Canada’s Olympic roster and who else could fill out the goaltending picture (18:45). The fellas react to Marcus Johansson’s controversial goal (27:00) and the Ducks’ surprising scoring surge (40:19). They discuss Auston Matthews’ best game of the season and the Leafs’ insistence that he’s healthy (45:23). Elliotte weighs in on the Owen Tippett rumours and draws parallels between Matvei Michkov’s current scrutiny and what Elias Pettersson went through last year (49:18). There’s chatter around a possible Trevor Zegras extension in Philly (52:50). Elliotte and Kyle weigh in the Vancouver Canucks' struggles (54:45). The guys touch on Arthur Kaliyev’s situation (1:04:27). The episode wraps with concern over the USHL’s uncertain future and what it could mean for the American development pipeline (1:10:11 ). The Final Thought focuses on Hockey Hall of Fame week and what it represents for the sport (1:17:05). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:04:30). Today we highlight Anishinaabe indie roots-rock performer Graeme Jonez and his track Ride or Die. Check him out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fgjonezmusic&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Ce455290a417f4bb5c5cc08de1d71b0a2%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C638980571299875623%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Xf3fNVZ9So%2BwNeugIbsLcHo4%2B7HuHbyQA0Fde6CDpiw%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 Nine Game Convo

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by honing in on the players entering the nine and ten game marks of the first year of their ELC's. That's followed by a conversation about the November 1st milestone and teams that make the playoffs (15:00). They talk about David Kampf in Toronto (19:30). The fellas check-in with the Anaheim Ducks and their upward trajectory (31:30). Elliotte weighs in on the Jacob Markstrom two year deal (35:41). Kyle asks Elliotte about the hot New York Islanders (38:15). They touch on Chris Tanev's health scare (42:00). The guys talk about the Sens-Habs rivalry and how it's really heating up (43:30). The Final Thought focuses on the Toronto Blue Jays World Series run and the boys recent trip to watch the Lions play the Vikings (46:17).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:04:30). Today we highlight Toronto (via Winnipeg) MC Anthony OKS and his track Handz Out. Check him out here. [https://bfan.link/make-way] 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