The league and the NHLPA are getting their pucks in a row for a return. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the long-term effects of the CBA, possible target dates, division realignment and ads on helmets.



They are also joined by newly hired Florida Panthers goaltending consultant François Allaire, who talks about his role, how it came about, the biggest changes between the pipes in the past decade, working with Patrick Roy and J-S Giguère, and the perfect height (if there is one) for a goaltender.



Music Outro: Elizabeth – Death Of Plato



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



Audio Credits: CBC, MSG, Sportsnet and Sportsnet 590 The FAN.



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 NHL Inches Closer To A Return

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 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.

Utah's Here and Ready to Go

More information has arisen from the Arizona Coyotes relocation to Salt Lake City, and Jeff and Elliotte lay it all out for you in this edition of the podcast. Elliotte provides behind the scenes details on what happened leading up to last week and explains how NHL hockey might return to the desert. The guys also talk about Auston Matthews being one goal away from 70, the Eastern Conference playoff race, and Elliotte takes a hard stance on Vegas's use of LTIR.

How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going

Hot off the reports that the NHL is preparing to relocate the Arizona Coyotes to Salt Lake City, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman take you behind the scenes to uncover the series of events that lead to this week's big news. They also unpack what NHL fans can expect from the future Utah franchise.

The NHL Inches Closer To A Return

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