32 Thoughts: The Podcast

With Edmonton failing to clinch the playoffs (again), Connor McDavid didn’t hold back: “I’m not happy about it. It’s going to be a long summer.” Did the Oilers’ GMs search just become a little more complicated?

The CWHL has folded, leaving the NWHL as the lone women’s pro league in North America. But the intrigue continues around the future of the women’s game. Will CWHL players head south of the border? What’s next for the NWHL? Will the NHL start a league of its own? And when will any of those scenarios come to pass?

Jeff and Elliotte discuss those topics and much more, and answer #Ask31 questions.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC – we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Telekinesis – Cut the Quick

Telekinesis is currently on tour promoting his latest album, Effluxion: http://telekinesismusic.com/

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: CBC, Edmonton Oilers and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

The New York Rangers forward is the eldest of three hockey-playing brothers, two of whom are in the NHL now with the youngest about to debut in the AHL.

Strome discusses all kinds of things, including playing with and against Connor McDavid, emceeing John Tavares’s wedding, dressing-room gossip and why things have worked out so well for brother Dylan in Chicago.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC – we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Stan Simon – The Desert Line

Listen to more music by Stan Simon here: www.stansimonmusic.com

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: Cogeco TV, MSG Network, Sportsnet, WEPN, WFAN, WRHU and Versus.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

As the season winds down, Jeff and Elliotte take stock of a number of items from around the NHL, including a topic that garnered a lot of feedback for Elliotte this week – the Oilers’ search for a GM and the possibility of Mike Gillis filling the position. Would he be a good fit?

That discussion plus: debating the Lightning’s second-best player; Ilya Kovalchuk’s situation, candidates for Ottawa’s President of Hockey Ops, Zdeno Chara back for at least one more season and #Ask31.

Then, Vincent Trocheck joins Elliotte to talk about returning from a brutal injury, his draft year, his picks for awards this season and more.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC – we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Wintersleep – Forest Fire

Catch Wintersleep on their cross Canada tour now: http:/www.wintersleep.com

Their latest LP “In The Land Of” comes out this Friday, March 29th via Dine Alone Records

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: Fox Sports Florida, NHL Network and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

With losses piling up and the goals against ballooning recently, Jeff and Elliotte take a look at what’s been going on with the Maple Leafs. Why the downturn? Do they have the roster to win? And are the coach and GM butting heads?

The guys also discuss the Canucks’ rebuild, whether to be patient or not with the Sabres, NHLPA player poll results and more. They also debut a new segment and answer some #Ask31 questions.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC – we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Titus Calderbank – Sole Confidant

Check out more music by Titus Calderbank here: www.tituscalderbank.com (New music coming May 10th)

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: FOX Sports Carolinas, NHL Network, Sportsnet, The FAN 590 and Toronto Maple Leafs.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte are at the Sportsnet Grill in downtown Toronto for the podcast’s first live event. They start the evening as always by covering all the latest news around the NHL – and then a whole bunch of people just start . . . popping by.

First it’s Mikhail Grabovski, who spins some yarns, talks about his hockey challenge with Jeff and how he’s staying in the game. Then his former Maple Leafs GM, Brian Burke, and teammate, Colby Armstrong, join the show for something of a reunion.

Long-time broadcast executive John Shannon is next up. He discusses the future of hockey on TV and lets listeners into his world of owning an extensive collection of game programs. Caroline Cameron then takes the stage to reflect on her career going from intern to national host, as well as what it’s like working alongside noted contrarian Doug MacLean.

Finally, Jeff and Elliotte answer some #Ask31 questions from the crowd with . . . Doug MacLean. The former NHL GM and coach also reminisces about his big break, coaching Steve Yzerman and more.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC – we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Skye Wallace – Coal in Your Window

Check out her upcoming tour dates here: www.skyewallace.com

This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Thanks to Ryan Fabro and Annie Lewis for coordinating the event, and Steven Coyle for the technical support.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte are joined by Cassie Campbell-Pascall to talk about her life in the game, including being on the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee and the state of women’s pro hockey in North America.

Jeff and Elliotte also discuss news from around the NHL – Guy Boucher out, the Oilers GM search, and more – and the GM Meetings, including ideas around speed of play and supplementary discipline. As well, they pay tribute to pay tribute to three men from the hockey world who died within days of each other over the past week: Ted Lindsay, David Kelly and Colton Kuepfer.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC – we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. [Special thanks to Kirt Berry from SN Features, Jeff Azzopardi of Sportsnet and Maria St. Aubin from The FAN 590 for their assistance on this podcast]

Audio Credits: NESN, NHL Network, Sportsnet and The FAN 590.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte have a had a few days to gather their thoughts and talk to their contacts following the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline, and they drop the knowledge. Then they get to a slew of #Ask31 deadline questions covering topics like deals that fell through, sneaky winners, names who didn’t move that were surprising and much more.

Columbus head coach John Tortorella joins the pod to discuss the all-in Blue Jackets, how GMs and coaches work together at the deadline, off-ice distractions, mixing in new players and taking phone calls during press conferences.

(There’s also a special announcement about the pod, so stick around to the end.)

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Grizfolk – Spoonful

Check out more of their music and upcoming concert dates here: www.grizfolk.com

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: Fox Sports Ohio, Philadelphia Flyers, Sportsnet 650 and Sportsnet.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Jeff and Elliotte run through the entire league ahead of the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline.

Highlights include: the Senators, Islanders, Mike Hoffman, the Stanley Cup champs, the Columbus conundrum, stars in Dallas, Wayne Simmonds, Winnipeg, the hottest team in the league, the Leafs, rumours out west and at least 19 more discussion points.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Sam Weber – I’ll Let You Know (feat. Terra Lightfoot)

Find more music by Sam Weber here (plus concert dates): www.samweber.me

Listen to Terra Lightfoot’s music here: www.terralightfoot.com

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: AM 970, Buffalo Sabres, Sportsnet 650 and WFAN.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

In a jam-packed episode, Jeff and Elliotte identify the players in the market as we head into the trade deadline stretch drive. They also discuss Matt Duchene and Mark Stone, Jeff Skinner and Jason Pominville, Lou Lamoriello’s secretive Islanders, the Wild and even the Maple Leafs.

Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Nate Schmidt then joins the podcast to talk through his PED suspension, how he plans on working with the NHL and NHLPA on drug policy and more.

All of that, plus the latest on the Blues, Blackhawks, Jets and some #Ask31 questions and answers.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC – we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

Music Outro: Jambori Jambora – Watib

Listen to their latest record here: www.jamborijambora.bandcamp.com/album/jambori-jambora

This episode was produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. [Thanks to Mike Szczesny on added production assistance and Steven Coyle on technical support]

Audio Credits: KABC 790, KTAR, MSG, NBC Sports Washington, NHL Network, Red Bull, Sportsnet, WBNS, WBZ and WQAM.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Peter Forsberg and Claude Lemieux combined to win six Stanley Cups, including one as Avalanche teammates in 1996. They join Jeff and Elliotte to announce that they are teaming up again, this time with 4sports & Entertainment, an integrated sports-marketing agency and event-management company. Lemieux has been with 4sports for years and is its President, Hockey North America; Forsberg is its latest investor.

But this episode isn’t all about business. They also discuss the game now versus when they were playing, the style differences today between North America and Europe, the pair’s glory days and much more.

31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca.

This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

Audio Credits: CBC, ESPN, EuroSport, Fox Sports, NHL Network and WKBD-TV.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.