32 Thoughts: The Podcast
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Episodes (603)
Ep – Good Goal. Questionable Process.
Kyle and Elliotte recap Sunday’s playoff action before discussing front office searches in Toronto, Nashville, and Vancouver. They also answer listener questions in the Thought Line. The episode closes with breakdowns of the remaining playoff series.
Today • 1h 41m 5s
Ep – Diving Into the Latest Playoff Action
Kyle and Elliotte recap Thursday’s playoff action before diving into front office updates across Toronto, Nashville, Vancouver, and Seattle, along with frustration in Detroit. They also discuss upcoming NCAA eligibility changes and answer listener questions. The episode closes with a recap of Wednesday’s games.
3 days ago • 1h 42m 35s
Ep – Break Glass in Case of Stanley Cup Playoffs
Kyle and Elliotte recap all the playoff action from Monday and Tuesday, breaking down every series across the league. They also provide updates on front office moves in New Jersey, Toronto, and Vancouver before answering listener questions. The episode closes with an interview featuring Henrik Lundqvist.
5 days ago • 1h 39m 41s
Ep – A Weekend That Set the Tone
Kyle and Elliotte break down a full weekend of Stanley Cup Playoff action, starting with Sunday’s games before recapping Saturday’s matchups. They also touch on front office vacancies in Toronto, Nashville, and Vancouver. The episode wraps with interviews featuring Cole Caufield and Brady Tkachuk.
7 days ago • 1h 33m 13s
Ep – Who’s Out, Who’s In: The Full Breakdown
Kyle and Elliotte break down all 16 teams that missed the playoffs, discussing what’s next for each organization from New Jersey through Washington. They then take listener questions in the Thoughtline before shifting into a full preview of all eight Stanley Cup Playoff first-round matchups. The episode closes with breakdowns of every series, including Sens–Canes, Flyers–Pens, Kings–Avs, and Oilers–Ducks.
10 days ago • 2h 39m 38s
Ep – Ovi vs Crosby. The Last Dance?
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.
14 days ago • 2h 15m 30s
Ep – Take That for Data
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.
17 days ago • 2h 49m 59s
Ep – The Easter Exit
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.
21 days ago • 2h 2m 28s
Ep – Talking to Ownership in Their Language
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.
24 days ago • 1h 39m 49s
Ep – This Town Is a Make You Town
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.
28 days ago • 1h 50m 21s
About the show
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
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