32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman debate who’s had the most impressive start to the season between Matthew Schaefer, Shane Pinto, and Seth Jarvis. They examine whether the Calgary Flames are facing a culture issue and praise the Vancouver Canucks for their strong 4-2-0 start and Elias Pettersson’s resurgence. The discussion also covers Stolarz’s postgame frustration, updates on the Heritage Classic, and the challenges of coaching a rebuilding team like the Sharks. The episode wraps up with listener questions in the Thoughtline and Elliotte’s exclusive interview with Winnipeg Jets forward Jonathan Toews.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss the strong start from the Canadiens, plus Lane Hutson’s contract extension. They highlight Bo Horvat’s rare hat trick and note Carolina as the NHL’s last undefeated team. The hosts cover Brady Tkachuk’s thumb surgery, the Kings losing Anze Kopitar, and Brennan Othmann’s potential fresh start. Elliotte also shares updates from the Board of Governors meeting and the episode wraps with Carter Hart signing with Vegas.

On this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down the Buffalo Sabres’ tough start and discuss Lane Hutson’s contract talks. They revisit the weekend’s hockey action, including Chris Pronger’s Hockey Night in Canada debut and Mikko Rantanen’s new villain era. The guys touch on strong starts for the Panthers and Oilers before sharing updates on the next World Cup of Hockey. Later, Wasserman’s Judd Moldaver joins to talk about Connor McDavid’s contract extension.

On this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the wild finish between the Sharks and Golden Knights and share their thoughts on San Jose owner Hasso Plattner’s rare public comments. They discuss Jonathan Toews’ emotional welcome in Winnipeg, the Bruins’ strong start, and Elliotte’s praise for the Predators. The guys break down new contract extensions for Jack Eichel and Kyle Connor, plus Jack Roslovic’s signing in Edmonton. They wrap up with their thoughts on the new third jerseys for the Kings and Penguins.

In this special edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Connor McDavid's contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. That is followed by the draft of the In Season Cup (21:36). We are joined by Emily Agard and Randip Janda this season.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with updates on Connor McDavid and how rising salary cap is reshaping the NHL landscape. They revisit Lane Hutson’s contract talks and analyze the wave of goalies placed on waivers. The guys also discuss the aftermath of the heated Florida-Tampa preseason game and Gavin McKenna’s first goal with Penn State. The episode wraps with playoff predictions for 2025–26 and listener questions in the Thoughtline segment.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down a heated preseason clash between the Lightning and Panthers before diving into major contract news around the league, including deals for Kirill Kaprizov, Jackson LaCombe, Luke Hughes, and Niko Mikkola. They also touch on how these signings affect other players like Lane Hutson, plus updates on Jack Eichel, Ryan Huska, and Luke Evangelista. The Thoughtline segment features listener questions, and Friedman closes with news on Carter Hart and Michael McLeod, along with a Final Thought on Ben McDonald’s controversial opening night remarks.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Mason McTavish’s new seven-year deal with the Ducks and Anthony Stolarz’s signing with the Maple Leafs. They touch on Calvin Pickard’s role in Edmonton, provide updates on Luke Hughes, Luke Evangelista, and Aleksander Barkov’s injury, and reflect on Marc-André Fleury’s farewell game in Pittsburgh. Elliotte shares what he’s watching in week two of the preseason, while the Final Thought highlights their time in Prince Edward Island. The episode wraps with the Thoughtline and the return of a tradition spotlighting Canadian bands, featuring PEI’s own Coyote.

In this special live edition of 32 Thoughts from Charlottetown, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dive into Artemi Panarin’s contract year with the Rangers, rising expectations for the Canadiens, and the pressure on Auston Matthews to silence critics. Their Final Thought touches on McTavish, Luke Hughes, Evangelista, and Pietrangelo before opening up the Thoughtline to listener questions. The show wraps with a lively Q&A session from the live audience.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down the first wave of NHL preseason action, including standout performances from Matthew Schaefer, Kashawn Aitcheson, and the debut of Michael Misa. They dive into Calgary-Edmonton with a spotlight on Zayne Parekh, while also touching on league-wide storylines like the futures of Luke Evangelista, Luke Hughes, and Mason McTavish. Elliotte provides an update on Anthony Stolarz, and the crew reflects on the losses of Ed Giacomin and Bernie Parent in the Final Thought. As always, they wrap up by answering listener emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline.