The Montreal Canadiens find a way to extend the series. Jeff and Elliotte recap an exciting game 4 in Montreal (2:00), discuss the impact of Shea Weber throughout the game, wonder if there were more than 3500 fans in attendance at the Bell Centre and go over the lineup changes made by both coaches. They also break down the latest from Buffalo with Jack Eichel (20:30) and the hiring Sam Ventura (21:30) as the new VP of Hockey Strategy and Research, try to explain the hold up on the potential Duncan Keith trade (25:45) and they say a few words about the late Matiss Kivlenieks.



This episode is dedicated to the late Matiss Kivlenieks. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.



This podcast is produced and sound-designed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. 



Audio Credits: Spectrum Bay News, Sportsnet and Tampa Bay Lightning Radio Network,



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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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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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman pay tribute to Bob Cole. They discuss the Florida Panthers' commanding lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes' similar dominance over the New York Islanders. They touch on William Nylander's absence, the firing of David Quinn in San Jose, and share insights on the Ottawa head coaching job, plus plenty more.

Everything is Happening

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman review recent NHL action, including standout plays and team performances. They discuss Thatcher Demko's injury, Sergei Bobrovsky's remarkable save, Auston Matthews' excellence, and the dominance of teams like the New York Rangers and Edmonton Oilers. They also highlight Mark Stone's return to the Vegas Golden Knights and the Carolina Hurricanes' strong start against the New York Islanders. 
In the final segment of the podcast, the hosts discuss recent coaching moves in the NHL. They cover the Buffalo Sabres' hiring of Lindy Ruff as their new head coach and Ron Francis considering Dave Hakstol's future. Additionally, they touch on Pat Verbeek's plans for player acquisitions during the offseason.

Block Party

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte chat with Ryan Smith, the NHL's newest team owner, about bringing NHL hockey to Salt Lake City, Utah and acquiring the Coyotes. Smith discusses potential branding and invites fans to help choose the team's name while sharing his initial experiences with the players and his plans to grow the game in Utah.

Ryan Smith on Bringing the NHL to Utah

In this edition of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Jeff and Elliotte reintroduce you to the annual playoff car cast. They run through an exciting slate of Sunday playoff hockey featuring wins from Winnipeg and Vancouver. They also run through Saturday's action, highlighting the Bruins' drubbing of the Leafs.

32 Thoughts the Car Cast

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.

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