32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dive into another short playoff run for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Core Four. The fellas talk about the repercussions the team will face heading into next season - changes are coming (11:34). They focus on Mitch Marner's future (14:48), and Elliotte ponders a player Toronto could take a swing at in the offseason (25:19). Kyle and Elliotte look ahead to Panthers-Hurricanes in the Conference Final (31:12). The fellas put a cap on the Winnipeg Jets’ season after an emotional Game 6 against Dallas, following the passing of Mark Scheifele's father (38:35). They preview the Western Conference Final between the Stars and Oilers (57:38). The Final Thought focuses on the Vegas Golden Knights and Washington Capitals, whose seasons are also done (1:03:21).

In the news and notes segment, Kyle and Elliotte talk about Jeff Blashill surfacing as the lead candidate for the Chicago Blackhawks’ head coaching position (1:10:21). They also discuss the NHL Draft Combine and how it could become a main hub for action with the NHL Draft becoming decentralized (1:13:47).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by looking back at the Winnipeg Jets’ dominant Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars. They then shift focus to the Carolina Hurricanes taking their series against the Washington Capitals 4-1 (10:39). The pair review a lackluster effort from the Maple Leafs at home, which saw them pushed to the brink by the Florida Panthers (24:53). The Final Thought focuses on the Edmonton Oilers dominating their series against Vegas and punching their ticket to their second straight Western Conference Final (46:13). 

Kyle and Elliotte answer listener voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (57:47).

In the news and notes segment, Kyle and Elliotte discuss the Vancouver Canucks hiring Adam Foote as their next head coach (1:12:08). They touch on the LA Kings introducing GM Ken Holland on Thursday while retaining Jim Hiller (1:19:20). Plus, the hosts talk about Rick Tocchet officially becoming the next head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers (1:23:39). The podcast wraps up with Elliotte touching on the remaining head coaching vacancies around the NHL (1:29:05).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by analyzing Game 4 between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets, where the Presidents’ Trophy winners now trail the series 3-1. They then shift to the Edmonton Oilers–Vegas Golden Knights series, highlighting Edmonton’s 3-1 advantage (14:27). Carolina’s 3-1 series lead over Washington is also discussed (26:19). The Final Thought looks ahead to Game 5 between the Leafs and Panthers on Wednesday night (34:58).

Kyle and Elliotte answer listener voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (44:39).

In the final segment, they break down the latest NHL news and notes. Elliotte previews Ken Holland’s expected announcement as the next GM of the Los Angeles Kings (1:00:05). They discuss the remaining coaching vacancies across the league, starting with Vancouver (1:05:14). Elliotte addresses Rick Tocchet’s likely move to the Philadelphia Flyers and considers the Bruins’ options if that happens (1:08:20). They also discuss what direction the Kraken might take (1:09:50). Finally, the guys cover changes to offer-sheet compensation thresholds for next season (1:11:41) and conclude with speculation on when a new CBA might be announced (1:15:20).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by recapping a chippy Game 4 between the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs. They delve into the Max Domi hit on Aleksander Barkov (11:45). Afterwards, they discuss the Stars-Jets series, with Dallas taking a 2-1 series lead on Sunday (18:02). The trio then talk about Game 3 between the Oilers and Golden Knights, which ended with a buzzer-beating game-winning goal (31:44). The Final Thought focuses on the Capitals and Hurricanes, where Carolina leads the series 2-1 after a 4-0 win on Saturday (38:45).

The final segment covers news and notes from around the NHL. Kyle and Elliotte discuss the LA Kings' ongoing search for a new GM (45:53) and the Pittsburgh Penguins' search for a new head coach (47:28). Elliotte unpacks what is next for Peter Laviolette and Gerard Gallant (51:16), followed by an update on Rick Tocchet's search for his next job (52:49).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by recapping Thursday night's overtime thriller between the Edmonton Oilers and the Vegas Golden Knights. This is followed by analysis of the Capitals-Hurricanes Game 2 (11:37). They then take a moment to break down what we've seen so far between the Panthers and Leafs (17:41). The Final Thought focuses on Game 1 between the Jets and Stars (28:23).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (34:06).

The final segment focuses on news and notes from around the NHL. Kyle and Elliotte begin with the Anaheim Ducks hiring Joel Quenneville as their next head coach (47:23). Elliotte touches on the latest in the LA Kings' GM search (55:46) before discussing the Canucks' head coach vacancy (56:58). Kyle and Elliotte have some fun with Utahans unveiling their new nickname (1:01:18).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to an electric Game 1 victory by the Edmonton Oilers over the Vegas Golden Knights. They also touch on the Carolina-Washington game (9:25). Afterwards, the hosts delve into the Sam Bennett-Anthony Stolarz elbow incident (15:14) and Game 1 of the Leafs-Panthers series (24:07). The Final Thought focuses on the remaining Round 2 series that has not started yet: Jets vs. Stars (28:15).

In the back half of the podcast, Kyle and Elliotte revisit the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery broadcast (33:14). They discuss how winning the lottery now alters the Islanders' plans for their vacant GM position (37:29). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Buffalo Sabres adding to their mix (40:38) and discuss General Manager Chris MacFarland extending a vote of confidence to Jared Bednar as head coach of Colorado (43:01). They move on to the LA Kings, where Rob Blake will not return (45:51) and wrap up the podcast with Ottawa, as Ryan Bowness and the Senators part ways (51:26).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by delving into that crazy Game 7 between the Winnipeg Jets and St Louis Blues. They also deep dive the other Game 7 from the weekend between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche (14:38). Elliotte looks ahead to Nathan MacKinnon's long summer of courting Crosby to the Avalanche (18:04). Kyle and Elliotte touch on Jared Bednar's future with the Avs (27:56) and talk about the Bednar look-a-like (31:08). The fellas look ahead to three of the four second round matchups beginning with Florida vs. Toronto (31:54) and Washington-Carolina (37:49) before they hit Vegas-Edmonton in the Final Thought (41:41). 

Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (45:25).

In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte review the latest news and notes from around the NHL. First, Elliotte adds to the Mike Sullivan hire by the New York Rangers (1:00:37). Kyle asks Elliotte about what's next for the LA Kings after falling to the Oilers for the fourth straight year (1:04:28). Elliotte provides an update on Joel Quenneville and the Anaheim Ducks situation (1:10:04) and on Adam Foote being a candidate for the Canucks vacant head coaching position (1:11:10). The fellas talk about Kirill Kaprizov potentially becoming the highest paid player in the league (1:12:57) before touching on Matt Coronato's extension with the Flames (1:15:33). Finally, they touch on Brady Tkachuk's comments during his year-end presser (1:18:11). 

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman break down the four series that were played on Thursday night:

Senators-Leafs (1:00)
Kings-Oilers (18:48)
Wild-Golden Knights (29:30)
Stars-Avalanche (35:57)

The Final Thought focuses on what's ahead for Game 6 between the Jets and Blues on Friday (40:03).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (48:45).

In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte run a post mortem on the Monteal Canadiens (1:04:40), the Tampa Bay Lightning (1:11:50), and the New Jersey Devils (1:16:33). Elliotte unpacks Mike Sullivan reportedly landing with the New York Rangers (1:22:00), before he touches on a few other eligible coaching candidates looking for work (1:25:17). Kyle and Elliotte wrap the podcast talking about the difference in finalists for the Ted Lindsay and Hart Trophy Awards (1:29:47).

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman tour around the NHL's first round series:

Sens-Leafs (1:00)
Panthers-Lightning (19:38)
Stars-Avalanche (24:49)
Devils-Hurricanes (35:51)
Kings-Oilers (42:01)
Wild-Golden Knights (48:32)
Jets-Blues (55:32)
Canadiens-Capitals (59:58)

In the back half of the podcast Kyle, Justin, and Elliotte run through the latest news and notes from around the league. Elliotte talks about the Penguins parting with ways with Head Coach Mike Sullivan (1:06:18). and delves into Rick Tocchet's departure from the Vancouver Canucks (1:17:40). Justin and Elliotte finish off the podcast by touching on Steve Yzerman's humorous exchange with the media (1:25:46) and the Utah Hockey Club apparently leaking Mammoth as their official nickname (1:30:01)

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman continue their tour of all the 1st round Stanley Cup Playoff series: 

Kings-Oilers (1:00)
Canadiens-Capitals (12:00)
Jets-Blues (24:30)
Canes-Devils (36:00)
Panthers-Lightning (42:38)
Sens-Leafs (49:50)
Avalanche-Stars (58:30)
Wild-Golden Knights (1:04:10)

Justin, Kyle, and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thought Line (1:10:02). 

In the final segment Justin and Elliotte check-in on the Anaheim Ducks coaching search (1:22:30). They talk about David Carle taking his name out of the running for the Blackhawks coaching job (1:24:48). Elliotte mentions where things stand with Rick Tocchet (1:29:07). 

Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.