32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Break Glass in Case of Stanley Cup Playoffs

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Monday and Tuesday: Canadiens vs Lightning (1:45) Oilers vs Ducks (7:30) Senators vs Hurricanes (12:00) Mammoth vs Golden Knights (29:53) Sabres vs Bruins (34:00) Stars vs Wild (37:55) Flyers vs Penguins (43:40) Kings vs Avalanche (48:14) In the Final Thought Kyle and Elliotte update you on the latest front office moves from the Devils, Leafs, and Canucks (51:24). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line (59:14). In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte sit down with Hall of Fame goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (1:10:45). Check out Henrik's latest initiative at LifeDisRPted.com [https://www.whatispericarditis.com/carly-pearce-heart-condition?utm_source=lifedisrpted.com&utm_medium=referral] 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 Weekend That Set the Tone

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Sunday night:  Canadiens vs Lightning (4:36) Sabres vs Bruins (14:20) Mammoth vs Golden Knights (21:25) Kings vs Avalanche (30:06) In this second segment Kyle and Elliotte break down everything they saw from Saturday's action: Senators vs Hurricanes (38:18) Stars vs Wild (46:10) Flyers vs Penguins (52:23) The fellas also touch on the Leafs (57:25), Preds (59:47), and Canucks (59:56) front office vacancies.  In the final segment hear a couple of interviews from Elliotte featuring Cole Caufield (1:08:35) and Brady Tkachuk (1:18:08) 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

Who’s Out, Who’s In: The Full Breakdown

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down all 16 teams that have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what lays ahead for all of them: New Jersey (1:00) Toronto (11:00) Nashville (24:00) Vancouver (29:00) Chicago (35:00) Calgary (41:30) Rangers (45:30) Seattle (49:30) Winnipeg (56:00) Florida (1:01:00) San Jose (1:05:00) St Louis (1:12:00) Islanders (1:16:00) Columbus (1:21:00) Detroit (1:27:00) Washingtion (1:34:00) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:49:34) In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte preview all eight matchups in the Stanley Cup Playoffs: Senators Hurricanes (2:05:00) Wild Stars (2:10:00) Flyers Penguins (2:13:00) Kings Avalanche (2:17:30) Habs Lightning (2:20:00) Bruins Sabres (2:24:00) Mammoth Golden Knights (2:26:30) Oilers Ducks (2:30:00) This week we highlight lo-fi alternative indie rocker John Shambles and his track Back On The Gas. Check his music out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F06I4xBSxNsS6WHTINcKEwl&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cc49f5247140a40b5e80008de9c35845d%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639119950852771750%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Y438I50xRYD%2Fdg%2FpDX%2BAEX8WPWkFD5QwwXcVdlL0pcI%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

Ovi vs Crosby. The Last Dance?

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the Norris Trophy debate from Hockey Night before highlighting a milestone matchup as Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby face off for the 100th time (18:30). They break down the tightening playoff races in both the Eastern (28:30) and Western Conferences (46:30), and provide an update on Nashville’s ongoing GM search (52:30). The guys also touch on key decisions looming for the Vancouver Canucks at season’s end (1:00:00), Scott Oake’s final After Hours appearance in San Jose alongside his son and Ryan Reaves (1:04:00), and Michael Hage’s decision to return to Michigan (1:07:00). The Final Thought focuses on the WHL allowing air travel and upcoming schedule changes (1:12:00) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:20:43) In the final segment Elliotte has a sit down interview with Matthew Schaefer and Mathew Barzal of the Islanders (1:50:53). 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

Take That for Data

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Pittsburgh Penguins returning to the playoffs and the strong coaching impact of Dan Muse, while the Utah Mammoth also clinch a postseason berth (12:00). They discuss Cole Caufield reaching the 50-goal mark (17:00), the Islanders picking up their first win under Peter DeBoer (29:00) and the tightening Eastern Conference race, including Buffalo finally ending their playoff drought (38:00). The guys also look ahead to a physical Dallas–Minnesota first-round matchup (45:30), break down the Western Conference race (48:00), and touch on the future of Alex Ovechkin (51:00). They also cover the Maple Leafs hiring a firm to assist in their GM search (57:00), the Devils parting ways with Tom Fitzgerald (1:00:30), evolving conversations around data-driven front offices (1:04:00), and Ron Francis stepping down in Seattle (1:19:00). The Final Thought focuses on the USHL adopting a standard player development agreement (1:28:30) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:34:32) In the final segment Kyle Bukauskas talks to recently retired 13 year NHL veteran Ryan Johansen (2:10:21). This week we highlight Vancouver's pop-psych band Groove Saloon and their track Look At Me. Check their music out here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fgroovesaloon&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7Cc53301f135a748a3063e08de966c4886%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639113588992991668%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=0oNZGWQVSIAPSNLlFZCTQVyb9PYFWmzZAw9AQs4UrXQ%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