Now that it's officially official, Jeff and Elliotte unpack all the info from the Arizona Coyotes' sale and relocation to Salt Lake City, Utah. The fellas also talk about the Buffalo Sabres coaching vacancy, Marty St. Louis' performance in Montreal, Jeff Carter entering retirement, and Patrick Kane's future once again turning into a mystery. Plus, a preview for every playoff matchup.

Utah's Here and Ready to Go

Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with Jeff Marek and NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.

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Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman analyze the Canucks' season post-mortem, discuss Jim Rutherford's plans to reload, reflect on Elias Pettersson's year, cover the McDonough trade, Berube's introduction as Leafs' coach, and the possibility of Montreal missing out on hosting the Four Nations Faceoff. They answer listener questions and preview Stanley Cup semifinal series: Oilers vs Stars and Rangers vs Panthers.

The Last Canadian Team Standing

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman talk about Brock Boeser missing Game 7 due to a blood clotting issue, the Edmonton Oilers' dominant win in Game 6, and the increase in embellishment in the playoffs. They preview Game 7 between the two Canadian teams, cover Rod Brind'Amour's contract extension with the Carolina Hurricanes, speculate on potential coaches for Team Canada, and address coaching vacancies for multiple NHL teams. The episode wraps up with the Toronto Maple Leafs' hiring of Craig Berube as their new head coach and discussions on the futures of the Boston Bruins and the Colorado Avalanche.

Momentum Doesn't Exist Game to Game

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman begin by honoring Darren Dutchyshen and then discuss the Vancouver Canucks' impressive Game 5 victory against the Edmonton Oilers. They also analyze the New York Rangers' win over the Carolina Hurricanes, which secured their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals, and speculate on the Hurricanes' future. Additionally, they touch on various NHL news, including the Columbus Blue Jackets' GM search, potential destinations for Gerard Gallant, and the New York Islanders acquiring Maxim Tsyplakov. The podcast concludes with a preview of Friday night's Stanley Cup playoff matchups between the Panthers and Bruins, and the Stars and Avs.

Whale Team Good

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss Game 4 between the Canucks and Oilers, the Bruins' win over the Panthers, changes for video coaches, and the NHL coaching carousel. They mention Gardiner MacDougall's retirement from the UNB Reds and Valeri Nichushkin entering stage three of the NHLPA Assistance Program.

We Need Some Profanity in Our Life Too

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss the Vancouver Canucks-Edmonton Oilers series, where Vancouver secured a 2-1 series lead on Sunday night, followed by analysis of the Florida Panthers-Boston Bruins series, which has been marred controversy. They briefly discuss the Leafs' coaching search and provide updates on Utah's leadership. The podcast concludes with a preview of Monday's action.

Utah's Here and Ready to Go

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