32 Thoughts: The Podcast

The 2025 Holiday Spectacular

Welcome to this year's edition of the 32 Thoughts Holiday Spectacular. help yourself to your favourite Christmas beverage as we welcome in Sam McKee (8:51), Ailish Forfar (21:08), Jason Bukala (32:45), Jason York (45:30), Jason Brough (58:49), Griffin Porter (1:11:03), Emily Agard (1:22:11), Martyn Bailey (1:36:13), Brendan Parker (1:48:53), and Kevin Bieksa (2:03:17).  From Elliotte, Kyle, and Dominic we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays! 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

It Kind of Says That We’re a Better Team Than Them

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down the Minnesota Wild being humbled by Colorado for their first loss since the Quinn Hughes trade, including the Avalanche’s not-so-subtle social media response. The guys touch on Buffalo’s win over New Jersey on Jack Hughes’ return night and Jarmo Kekäläinen reshaping the Sabres’ front office (11:10). They talk Nashville’s push to “win the week” while still valuing Ryan O’Reilly (19:51), and the on-bench spat between Philly's Michkov and Tocchet (30:01). They also cover a busy league-wide mix of injuries, and milestones like Sidney Crosby passing Mario Lemieux (33:40), Danault returning to Montreal (35:46), and growing confidence around Ottawa (44:31). Elliotte and Kyle weigh in on concerns around Toronto’s scoring drought (51:46), more changes to the NHL Draft (57:20) and looming ECHL labor unrest (1:03:09). The Final Thought features Kyle’s travel misadventures in Grand Junction, Colorado (1:11:38). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:21:55). Today we highlight Canadian rockers The Sheepdogs out of Saskatoon and their new single Nobody But You. Check them out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F4U33udokhmKATsu8UoqUEN%3Fsi%3D-tHUpzYET6-1iv8DRjvWhg&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C8576857907fb461aee9308de410c6307%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639019718603715746%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=cefDikgjv%2Fvsw%2F9sPoLienqjylBlNpKwV5wOyFw6f5s%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

Roster Freeze and Boiling Tempers

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into Craig Berube’s pointed postgame comments and the noticeable shift in tone around the Maple Leafs’ room. They examine Edmonton’s goaltending situation after Tristan Jarry exits with another injury (14:30), the Oilers’ background work on Alex Lyon (15:52), and Jarmo Kekäläinen stepping into a leadership role in Buffalo (18:44). Elliotte provides an update on the complicated Phillip Danault trade talks (30:16) and league-wide rumblings ahead of the roster freeze (34:55), while also breaking down Florida’s push back into the playoff race and the mentality forged by years of battles with Tampa Bay (40:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Seattle Kraken, who have hit a rough stretch with ten losses in their last eleven and growing concern around the direction of their season (01:14:14). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (54:13). Today we highlight Vancouver Indie Pop band Vox Rea and their single Art Oracles. Check out their music here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fffm.to%2F_artoracles_&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cd27e1a1106814a8b1f0108de3e60c729%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639016782552280884%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PtX28tdcL9A4D7fzfnc%2FYdYXVQSfXfVPLPpYADSjwkY%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 Sit Down With Bedard and Nazar

Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas return with a special edition of the pod featuring an interview from Toronto with Chicago Blackhawks forwards Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar (10:15). Before that, the guys break down the big changes in Buffalo, with the Sabres deciding to replace GM Kevyn Adams with Jarmo Kekäläinen. 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 Steven Coyle 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.

Hughes Trade Deep Dive

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade between Vancouver and Minnesota, breaking down how Bill Guerin pulled it off (10:00). They break down this whole situation from Vancouver's perspective (15:32), They discuss the implications for the Wild (26:44), and why New Jersey couldn't get the trade across the finish line and Elliotte’s discomfort with teams pressuring players to waive no-move clauses (37:51), while downplaying concerns about Tom Fitzgerald’s job security (44:15). The fellas also touch on the offers made by Detroit and Carolina (45:57). Kyle and Elliotte cover the Oilers and Penguins swapping goaltenders (49:27), Celebrini cementing his spot on Canada’s roster (59:09), key matchups from the weekend including Leafs-Oilers (1:01:49), and Connor Hellebuyck’s return stabilizing the Jets (1:10:22). The Final Thought focuses on Kevin Adams and growing questions around his future in Buffalo (1:14:37). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:20:29). In the final segment, hear from Tom Wilson who sat down with Elliotte for an exclusive interview (1:46:35). Today we highlight Alberta's KAY BRETTE and her single Way She Goes. Check out her music here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F5upymWMVUM7pZ2XvrUDyZo&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cab2e1eaf5b894f1a77c008de3b3449c1%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639013292931367749%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HLolp7SyBkO8eGH8MI0YXMBiyLlxXSeOIyaA%2FpCn7to%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