32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Kyle and Elliotte revisit the Norris Trophy debate and highlight Ovechkin vs. Crosby meeting for the 100th time, before breaking down playoff races across both conferences. They also touch on Nashville’s GM search, Vancouver’s looming offseason decisions, and Scott Oake’s final After Hours appearance. The episode wraps with Michael Hage returning to Michigan and a Final Thought on WHL travel and scheduling changes.

Kyle and Elliotte begin with Pittsburgh’s return to the playoffs and strong coaching performances, while also noting Utah clinching and Caufield’s 50-goal season. They move through the Eastern and Western playoff races, including Buffalo ending its drought and a heated Dallas–Minnesota matchup, before discussing Ovechkin’s future and several front office changes. The episode wraps with Toronto’s GM search, league hiring trends, and a Final Thought on new USHL development rules.

Kyle and Elliotte begin with the Islanders hiring Peter DeBoer before diving into Philadelphia’s playoff push and the tightening Eastern Conference race. They also discuss Stützle’s strong season, Detroit slipping, the Western Conference race, Toronto’s GM situation, and Florida becoming a target around the league. The episode wraps with broader league topics including an American taking CHL exceptional status for the first time and a Final Thought on the retirements of Vic Rauter and Scott Oake.

Kyle and Elliotte unpack MLSE’s messaging after Brad Treliving’s exit and why the Leafs’ changes go beyond just the GM position, while also discussing early candidates and potential ripple effects around the league. They also touch on Nashville’s GM search, tension in Ottawa, and a lighter moment involving Kyle Connor. The episode wraps with a Final Thought on Owen Michaels signing in Edmonton.

Kyle and Elliotte begin with Vegas hiring John Tortorella before diving into the tight Eastern Conference playoff race and Philadelphia’s moves with Porter Martone and Trevor Zegras. They also discuss tension in Ottawa, Kyle’s trip to St. Louis, and the Western Conference race, along with topics like Gavin McKenna, ABS in hockey, and leadership in St. Louis. The episode wraps with a Final Thought on the Leafs and Ducks meeting again after the Gudas hit on Auston Matthews.

Kyle and Elliotte discuss the Oilers trending toward sustainability and the uncertainty across the Pacific Division, before looking ahead to key offseason decisions and the Eastern Conference playoff race. They also touch on Kucherov’s Hart case, Detroit as a team to watch, James Hagens signing in Boston, and Elliotte’s trip to Buffalo where Lindy Ruff is thriving. The episode wraps with more goalie interference debate and a Final Thought on PWHL player salaries becoming public.

Kyle and Elliotte begin with AJ Greer’s suspension and ongoing confusion around goalie interference, before touching on Toronto–Ottawa, the Islanders staying alive in the playoff race, and Anaheim’s win over Buffalo. They also discuss storylines around James Hagens, Anton Lundell, Berube’s mindset, and San Jose’s surprising push with Macklin Celebrini entering the MVP conversation. The episode wraps with McDavid calling out his coach, Nashville’s strong weekend, potential CHL rule changes, and a Final Thought on Elliotte’s travel saga.

Kyle and Elliotte begin with a travel mishap before diving into tightening playoff races across the NHL, highlighted by Columbus holding a playoff spot and Edmonton’s disappointing loss to Florida. They also touch on Brady Tkachuk lifting Ottawa into the race, heated playoff format debates at the GM meetings, Auston Matthews’ MCL surgery, and Nashville’s ongoing GM search. The episode wraps with discussions on player safety, where goalie interference remains the league’s most contentious issue.

Kyle and Elliotte begin with Leon Draisaitl’s injury after a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt and the Oilers’ response, before discussing Connor McDavid’s comments on player safety and what Gary Bettman might address at the upcoming Board of Governors meetings. They also look at World Cup host cities on the agenda, the latest goalie interference controversy, Dave Alter’s reporting streak ending, Mason McTavish’s healthy scratch, and Montreal’s difficult weekend with Jacob Fowler still impressing. The episode also touches on Bobby McMann’s hot start in Seattle, the playoff races tightening, Dan Muse entering the Coach of the Year discussion, Celebrini’s Hart candidacy, and closes with Cole Hutson signing in Washington.

Kyle and Elliotte open with Auston Matthews taking a knee-on-knee from Radko Gudas and the lack of response from Toronto, before discussing Brad Treliving’s uncertain future and tightening playoff races across the league. They also touch on Nashville’s GM search, the Hart Trophy debate, Nathan MacKinnon’s controversial goaltender interference call, Connor Bedard’s big night against Utah, and Nick Schmaltz’s new deal. The episode wraps with updates on Ottawa’s draft-pick ruling, Montreal surging in the Atlantic behind Jacob Fowler, and a Final Thought on the Canucks for Kids Telethon.