Category 5 Hockey

Category 5 Hockey

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an amazing Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Afterwards, the guys delve into the Nashville Predators making Chris MacFarland their new GM (23:00). They also talk about news regarding Commissioner Gary Bettman's future with the NHL (32:00) before unpacking the newly announced All-Star Game format (35:00). Elliotte provides an update on Bruce Cassidy (39:00). They check in on LA and Toronto's head coaching search (43:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Vancouver Canucks officially hiring Manny Malhotra as their next head coach (47:00).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line presented by BetMGM (50:24). 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 Perfect Storm Hit Montreal

On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman pay tribute to Claude Lemieux following his sudden passing.  The guys unpack the surgical play of the Carolina Hurricanes as they push the Montreal Canadiens to the brink of elimination (5:00). They talk about a league memo regarding trades between now and the lead up to free agency (25:00). Kyle and Elliotte look ahead to the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo (32:16). They also talk about where things stand between the Vancouver Canucks and Manny Malhotra (34:16) plus Jay Woodcroft and the Toronto Maple Leafs (35:52). The Final Thought focuses on the Bruce Cassidy saga in Vegas as things start to play out publicly (39:44 ).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line (45:32). Today we highlight MIINA and her track Archetypal Life. Check out her music here. [https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fartist%2F2be45mouasgEeyH4Tgm4fB&data=05%7C02%7CDominicSramaty%40Sportsnet650.ca%7C892a2649055a4dd5bc8508debce79700%7C0ab4cbbf4bc74826b52ca14fed5286b9%7C0%7C0%7C639155900009706252%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=KKvJypzlMtx1jq9%2FLLQvwgX%2F%2FwQAa75Ap0EDZVaP71k%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 House Always Sweeps

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in four games while crowning themselves as Western Conference Champs in the process. They focus their attention on the Eastern Conference Final between the Canadiens and Hurricanes ahead of Game 4 on Wednesday (22:00). The guys switch their focus to news around the league, including the Penguins re-singing Evgeni Malkin to a 1-year deal (40:30). They talk about the Marlies as Toronto begins their Conference Final series in the Calder Cup Playoffs (45:00), before zeroing in on the IIHF Worlds and potential players that have earned themselves an NHL opportunity in 2026-27 (48:07). The guys give their flowers to the Montreal Victoire for winning the PWHL's Walter Cup (53:00). The podcast ends with Elliotte's shoutouts (54:00). 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

Mile High Angst

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Vegas Golden Knights taking a 3-0 grip on the Western Conference Final over the Colorado Avalanche. Elliotte provides an update on the Nashville Predators GM search (17:00). The fellas check-in on the scuttlebutt in Toronto around Auston Matthews' future with the Leafs (23:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Eastern Conference Final as the Canes and Habs are tied 1-1 heading into Game 3 (28:00). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in The Thought Line (39:30). In the final segment, Elliotte sits down with Mike Matheson of the Montreal Canadiens for a 1-on-1 interview (1:04:30). 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

You’re on the First Floor!?

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by revisiting Montreal's domination over Carolina in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. They also unpack Game 1 from the Western Conference Final between the Golden Knights and Avalanche (13:30). Elliotte runs through the markets that continue to search for an answer at head coach (23:00). The guys dissect what's next for the Sabres (26:00) and Ducks (33:30) now that their seasons are done. The Final Thought focuses on a couple players; Simon Nemec, Mario Ferraro, and Dan Vladar (44:00).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in The Thought Line (51:06). 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