32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Canada’s opening game in Milan against Czechia, highlighting Macklin Celebrini’s impressive debut and the challenges facing the Czechs. They also look at the Americans’ win over Latvia, Slovakia’s upset of Finland, Sweden’s performance against Italy, and some key IIHF rule nuances. The Final Thought offers a lighthearted take on Kyle’s air-conditioning woes in Milan.

Kyle Bukauskas, Elliotte Friedman, and Kevin Bieksa preview the 2026 men’s Olympic hockey tournament, mixing stories from Milan with a deep dive into Team Canada’s lineup, logistics, and goaltending decisions. They also break down the key contenders chasing gold, including the U.S., Sweden, Czechia, Finland, and Slovakia, before wrapping with a lighthearted Final Thought from their time around Milan.

Elliotte Friedman rides solo and breaks down a busy night around the NHL, from Kings–Golden Knights and fresh Panarin trade developments to what it really means now that everyone knows Seattle was willing to spend. He also digs into salty postgame moments, rising tension around supplementary discipline after the McAvoy elbow, Olympic roster shakeups for Team Canada, and how rock-bottom teams like Ottawa and Philly try to climb out. The Final Thought tackles the troubling news surrounding top prospect Gavin McKenna.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman present two olympic themed interviews. First up, hear from ESPN Analyst P.K. Subban who has produced a feature that will air on CBC that focuses on the Canadian-American hockey rivalry. Afterwards, Canadian Head Coach Jon Cooper sits down with Friedge ahead of the men's ice hockey tournament.

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Barry Trotz stepping aside in Nashville and what the Predators’ succession plan could look like. They dive into trade chatter around Rob Thomas, Artemi Panarin, and Nazem Kadri, Ottawa’s potential to surge with better goaltending, and Buffalo’s firm stance on not getting worse. The episode also touches on McDavid’s Players’ Tribune piece, the Michkov situation in Philly, a successful Stadium Series in Tampa, and a Final Thought on heading to Milan.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman recap a chaotic Thursday night across the NHL, highlighted by a stunning Hurricanes comeback and Toronto’s struggles continuing in Seattle. They dig into rising trade chatter around the Maple Leafs, break down the latest Artemi Panarin rumours and potential suitors, and touch on possible movement between Detroit and Winnipeg, along with hot streaks from the Islanders and Blue Jackets. The show wraps with Nashville drawing interest in Michael Bunting and Michael McCarron, plus a Final Thought from Tampa Bay ahead of the Stadium Series.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Josh Doan of the Buffalo Sabres sits down with Kyle and Elliotte for an exclusive interview.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk a lopsided Senators win over Vegas, Bruce Cassidy’s frustration after the loss, and Travis Green’s calm approach in Ottawa amid mounting pressure. They dig into league-wide concerns about schedule wear and tear, Bill Guerin’s next big swing in Minnesota, the Leafs’ noisy weekend, and the Penguins’ surprising surge up the standings. The guys also touch on growing trade interest in Artemi Panarin, Utah as a team to watch, a pause in Calgary, and wrap with a Final Thought on the Foligno Faceoff benefiting the V Foundation.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto and examine how online discourse shaped his time with the Maple Leafs. They break down Thursday night’s action around the league, touch on Josh Doan’s new deal, Steven Stamkos finding his game, Ottawa’s loss to Nashville, and the Predators’ playoff push. The guys also discuss Lukas Dostal’s rise, Shane Wright’s availability in Seattle, Elias Pettersson’s no-trade situation, speculation linking the Kings to Artemi Panarin, and a Final Thought on Seth Jones stepping away from Team Canada as Jackson LaCombe gets the call.

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Rasmus Andersson’s trade to Vegas, why his time in Calgary was ending, and how close Boston came, before digging into Vegas’ roster flexibility and contract intrigue around Jason and Nick Robertson. They also explore why no-tax markets keep attracting elite players, Jon Cooper’s Jack Adams case in Tampa Bay, and the Rangers’ message to fans amid a retool. The episode rounds out with notes from around the league, including Ottawa tension, Detroit’s chemistry, Zach Hyman’s Olympic case, Jonathan Toews’ return to Chicago, Nashville’s playoff push, and a Hockey Day in Canada Final Thought from Moncton.