32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman present two olympic themed interviews. First up, hear from ESPN Analyst P.K. Subban who has produced a feature that will air on CBC that focuses on the Canadian-American hockey rivalry. Afterwards, Canadian Head Coach Jon Cooper sits down with Friedge ahead of the men's ice hockey tournament (32:41).

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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

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Barry Trotz stepping down in Nashville while remaining with the organization through the end of the season, and examine what comes next for the Predators’ front office. They dig into Robert Thomas trade-market chatter (29:00), Florida’s ability to maneuver its way into a potential Artemi Panarin deal, (30:30) teams checking in on Nazem Kadri (39:20), and why Ottawa could be poised to make a push if their goaltending holds up (44:50). The guys also discuss Buffalo’s reluctance to weaken its roster (46:40), Connor McDavid’s Players’ Tribune piece (49:40), the growing Matvei Michkov situation in Philadelphia (60:00), and the Stadium Series success in Tampa Bay, along with ideas to rethink the Winter Classic schedule (1:05:50). The Final Thought looks ahead as the fellas prepare to head to Milan for the Olympics (1:13:40).

Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:20:54). 

Today we highlight Southern Ontario musician Julianna Riolino and her song On A Bluebird's Wing. Check out her music here.

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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

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down a wild Thursday night around the NHL, highlighted by a stunning Hurricanes comeback in one of 15 games on the slate. They dive into Toronto’s rough stretch continuing in Seattle, why trade chatter around the Maple Leafs is heating up, and why major moves may wait until after the Olympic freeze (8:24). Elliotte unpacks the latest on Artemi Panarin trade rumours as he runs through each potential suitor (14:50), potential action between Detroit and Winnipeg (39:35), and updates on hot teams like the Islanders and Blue Jackets (40:59). The show wraps with Nashville drawing interest in Michael Bunting and Michael McCarron (49:21), plus a Final Thought from Tampa Bay ahead of the Stadium Series (54:34)

Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:05:57). 

Today we highlight Moroccan-Montréal pop-R&B artist Satya and her song Realness. Check out her music here.

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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

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Josh Doan of the Buffalo Sabres sits down with Kyle and Elliotte for an exclusive interview.

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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

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into a dominant 7–1 Senators win over Vegas, while also revisiting the Golden Knights’ strong performance against Toronto earlier in the weekend and Bruce Cassidy’s frustration following Sunday’s loss. They discuss Travis Green’s measured approach in Ottawa (10:00), the league’s growing concern over schedule-related wear and tear (14:30), and questions around who Bill Guerin may be trying to lure as Minnesota looks ahead (16:00). The fellas touch on hullabaloo around the Leafs this weekend (18:00). The guys highlight the Penguins’ impressive sweep of their western road trip and how surprising their place in the standings has become (21:00), while also touching on Artemi Panarin drawing interest from multiple teams (34:00) and why Utah is being flagged as a club to watch as the playoff push heats up (38:50). Elliotte shares  a note about the Flames taking a pause on things (41:42). He also mentions that there are more sellers this year that people care to admit (44:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Foligno Faceoff with the V Foundation, with the next matchup set for January 27 between the Blackhawks and Wild (46:48).

 Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (51:27). 

Today we highlight Always On Your Side by Ryan Gaio, a singer-songwriter born and raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Check out his music here.

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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

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto and how online discourse shaped his time with the Maple Leafs. They recap Thursday night’s action around the league, including Sabres–Canadiens (22:00) and the guys discuss Josh Doan’s new deal (25:00), why teams should be careful not to disrupt good chemistry, and Steven Stamkos finding his form after a difficult start (36:00). They also get into Ottawa’s loss to Nashville and the Predators’ continued playoff push, (37:00) Lukas Dostal’s rising international profile (38:30), Shane Wright’s availability in Seattle (43:00), lingering questions around Elias Pettersson’s no-trade clause (49:00), and speculation linking the Kings to Artemi Panarin (53:00). Final Thought focuses on Seth Jones withdrawing from Team USA and Jackson LaCombe earning the call (1:00:00).

Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:12:12). 

Today we highlight Toronto-born hip-hop artist Lex Leosis and her song sayso. Check her out here.

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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

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Rasmus Andersson being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, why his time in Calgary was coming to an end, and how close things were with Boston. They discuss Vegas’ roster flexibility with William Karlsson (21:39). The fellas talk contract intrigue surrounding Jason and Nick Robertson (25:46), and why no-tax markets continue to attract top players (28:50), along with Jon Cooper’s case for the Jack Adams after another impressive season in Tampa Bay (30:00). The guys also touch on the Rangers’ retooling message to fans (32:00), tension in Ottawa (43:00), Detroit’s strong chemistry (51:00), Zach Hyman’s Olympic case (1:05:00), Jonathan Toews’ return to Chicago (1:08:00), Nashville’s surprising playoff push (1:10:00), and a Final Thought on Hockey Day in Canada from Moncton (1:12:00).

Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:24:09). 

Today we highlight New Brunswick alt-rock band, Sam Salmon & the Grand Manan Bandits and their song No One Likes Losing. Check them out here.

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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

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In this Hockey Day in Canada edition of 32 Thoughts LIVE from Moncton NB, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Mitch Marner facing the Maple Leafs for the first time since signing in Vegas, while also highlighting jersey retirement nights for Zdeno Chára in Boston and Sergei Fedorov in Detroit (17:00). The guys dig into a surprising coaching change in Columbus (26:22). Things shift to our live show where the fellas open with Rasmus Andersson emerging as the hottest name on the trade market (30:19), and bleak times in New York where the Rangers’ goaltending can no longer mask deeper issues (37:18). They discuss Vancouver opening the door to offers on everyone, Elias Pettersson’s difficult stretch, and Filip Hronek as the Canucks’ most valuable trade chip (44:24). Plus, the episode features interviews with Moncton Wildcats captain and Utah Mammoth fourth-overall pick Caleb Desnoyers (47:37), Wildcats head coach Gardiner MacDougall (1:03:19), and Kevin Bieksa (1:27:43).

Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:55:14). 

Today we highlight New Brunswick's Mike Trask. Trask’s songwriting deconstructs traditional genre conventions to reshape the familiar into something extraordinary. Check out his music here.

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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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman explain the retweet that went viral before digging into a busy mix of league news. They discuss Dougie Hamilton being scratched in New Jersey and his willingness to be flexible with his trade list (11:40), the Rangers’ rough stretch since the Winter Classic and Artemi Panarin pushing back on speculation about his future (23:35). Plus, James Dolan’s vote of confidence in Chris Drury (25:30). The guys touch on Rasmus Andersson trade chatter in Calgary (33:30), the idea of a “soft” trade deadline ahead of the Olympics (39:50), James Reimer’s potential return to the NHL (41:10), Philip Broberg’s extension in St. Louis (45:17), and Carter Verhaeghe’s reduced suspension (50:31). The episode wraps with an update on the Milan Olympic arena test event (53:10) and a Final Thought on Sergei Fedorov having his jersey retired in Detroit (59:00).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:11:00). 

Today we highlight Quebec hip-hop artist Mindflip and his song My Wave. Check out his music here.

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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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the controversy in Ottawa following an anonymous tweet, while also breaking down a dominant 8–2 night for the Avalanche (15:00). The guys discuss Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s painful omission from Finland’s Olympic roster and the growing sense he may need a fresh start (17:01), along with tough losses for Winnipeg and New Jersey and pointed comments from Sheldon Keefe (24:27). They unpack the Binnington–Hofer incident (34:40), ongoing questions around the Milan Olympic arena and logistics (37:40), and trade chatter ranging from Laurent Brossoit to San Jose (49:20) to Brayden Schenn being linked to Toronto (47:25), while also touching on Macklin Celebrini’s MVP-caliber season (51:00) and Patrick Kane reaching 500 goals (1:00:55). The Final Thought looks ahead to the NHL Draft heading to Buffalo (1:04:01)

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:10:56). 

In the final segment, Kyle and Elliotte speak with the owner of the Utah Mammoth Ryan Smith following the NHL's announcement that the 2027 Winter Classic will be held in Utah (1:31:17).

Today we highlight Montreal based singer songwriter mekel and her single NEEDIT. Check her music out here.

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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.