In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by unpacking the firing of Kris Knoblauch by the Edmonton Oilers and the pursuit of Bruce Cassidy as his replacement. The boys then react to the Vancouver Canucks hiring the Sedin twins as CoPOHO's and Ryan Johnson as GM (20:00). They talk about the Maple Leafs letting go of Craig Berube as their head coach and who could be his replacement (38:30). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Macklin Celebrini retaining the captaincy for Team Canada at the IIHF Worlds (41:30). They talk about Matthew Schaefer winning the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year (48:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Philadelphia Flyers locker cleanout day (50:00). 

In the second segment Kyle and Elliotte analyze Game 5 between the Sabres and Canadiens (53:30). They also break down the Vegas Golden Knights eliminating the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 (1:15:30). They talk about the Avs finishing off the Wild in five games (1:21:00). 

Today we highlight Montreal's The Liquor Store and their track Too Fine To Ignore. Check their music out here.

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

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