32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts with growing concern around multiple struggling Canadian teams, especially the Maple Leafs, whose trade options appear limited. They touch on Montreal signing Alexandre Texier, Vancouver becoming a rumour hotspot after losing to Calgary, and the Flames facing tough questions if players themselves want to move on. The guys discuss Edmonton’s hard-earned road win in Florida, Minnesota’s sudden defensive surge, and trade notes involving Pittsburgh’s goaltenders and Andrei Svechnikov. The episode wraps with updates on the NHL/NHLPA’s Milan visit and a Final Thought on Mikko Rantanen’s one-game suspension.

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts with the slumping Oilers heading into Sunrise and why Edmonton’s goaltending continues to be the biggest issue in the spotlight. They touch on Montreal’s 8–4 loss to Washington, Nashville’s potential sell-off, and Matthew Schaefer entering Olympic drug-testing protocol as debates swirl about his fit with Team Canada. The guys discuss Connor Bedard earning an “A” in Chicago, Adam Lowry’s extension in Winnipeg, Brad Lambert seeking a trade, and Ottawa aiming for a major swing on the market. The episode closes with a Final Thought on Alex Ovechkin and the suddenly surging Capitals.

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts with Adrian Kempe’s extension situation and why the Sabres have no interest in trading Tage Thompson. They cover a tough week of NHL injuries, the league’s upcoming Milan visit to monitor Olympic preparations, and questions around Andrew Brunette’s pressure in Nashville. The guys discuss Toronto’s five-game skid, Vancouver landing David Kämpf, Montreal’s search for a centre, and the heated moments involving Mark Scheifele and the Rangers–Red Wings finish. The episode closes with Hockey Canada’s Milan considerations and a Final Thought on the Stars’ Hall of Fame Weekend.

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts with the Maple Leafs’ early struggles and why Toronto can stay patient despite a 4–3 loss to the Kings. They update David Kämpf’s situation, touch on Adrian Kempe’s early extension talks, review notes from the GM Meetings, and highlight Ottawa’s strong seven-game point streak alongside Shane Pinto’s new deal. The guys also discuss concern in Vancouver following Thatcher Demko’s injury, the low vibes in Buffalo with no update on Tage Thompson, and an entertaining Islanders–Golden Knights matchup. The episode wraps with Elliotte’s latest “For You Page” find and a Final Thought honouring the late Larry Brooks.

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts with the surging Anaheim Ducks, winners of seven straight, and the growing spotlight on Leo Carlsson’s next deal. They examine the widening power gap between conferences and Colorado’s 9-1 rout of Edmonton as concerns mount around the Oilers. The guys look at Toronto’s scoring strength but leaky defense, check in on David Kämpf, and revisit the Blues’ tough loss to Seattle. The episode closes with the travel chaos caused by the U.S. government shutdown and a Final Thought on the future of 19-year-olds in the AHL.

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts with Pittsburgh’s classy nod to Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal before diving into the struggles in St. Louis and questions around Jordan Kyrou’s effort. They look at Team Canada’s goaltending picture, react to Marcus Johansson’s controversial goal, and highlight the Ducks’ offensive surge. The guys discuss Auston Matthews’ strong performance, the Canucks’ ongoing struggles, and parallels between Matvei Michkov’s situation and Elias Pettersson’s last season. The episode closes with concern over the USHL’s uncertain future and a Final Thought on Hockey Hall of Fame week.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman start by discussing young players reaching key early-season milestones on their entry-level contracts and the importance of the November 1st playoff indicator. They touch on David Kämpf’s situation in Toronto and the Anaheim Ducks’ promising progress. Elliotte breaks down Jacob Markström’s new two-year deal and the Islanders’ hot streak, while the duo also discusses Chris Tanev’s health scare and the growing Senators–Canadiens rivalry. They wrap up with thoughts on the Blue Jays’ World Series run and their trip to see the Lions take on the Vikings.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Martin Necas’s new deal with the Colorado Avalanche before diving into Cale Makar’s long-term outlook with the team. They touch on upcoming big contracts for Artemi Panarin and Alex Tuch, the evolving salary cap landscape, and Utah’s push to sign its young stars. The duo also recaps Thursday night’s NHL games, including the Wild’s struggles, and even explores Chris Kreider’s bout with Hand, Foot and Mouth disease. They wrap up with listener questions, a final thought on Steven Stamkos, and some Halloween talk to close the show.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman share their biggest surprise starts to the NHL season before spotlighting the Buffalo Sabres’ growing team unity. They discuss Kucherov’s disallowed goal and the debate around video review, check in on Vancouver’s Kiefer Sherwood and their interest in Pavel Zacha, and examine how Calgary responded to the Sharangovich benching. The guys also focus on Nazem Kadri’s upcoming 1,000th game, touch on Macklin Celebrini’s red-hot start, and close with listener questions and the latest on Mitch Love.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Dustin Wolf’s postgame comments before shifting to the Maple Leafs’ start without Mitch Marner. They discuss Brendan Shanahan’s new consulting role with the NHL, the rise in goalie mask incidents, and the Hurricanes and Avalanche donning retro jerseys. The guys also touch on the Rangers’ struggles, Adrian Kempe’s contract situation, Vancouver’s search for a centre, and Tampa Bay’s slow start. Plus, they tackle the NBA betting scandal in their Final Thought and wrap up with listener questions and a chat with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.