In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by looking back at the Winnipeg Jets’ dominant Game 5 win over the Dallas Stars. They then shift focus to the Carolina Hurricanes taking their series against the Washington Capitals 4-1 (10:39). The pair review a lackluster effort from the Maple Leafs at home, which saw them pushed to the brink by the Florida Panthers (24:53). The Final Thought focuses on the Edmonton Oilers dominating their series against Vegas and punching their ticket to their second straight Western Conference Final (46:13). 

Kyle and Elliotte answer listener voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (57:47).

In the news and notes segment, Kyle and Elliotte discuss the Vancouver Canucks hiring Adam Foote as their next head coach (1:12:08). They touch on the LA Kings introducing GM Ken Holland on Thursday while retaining Jim Hiller (1:19:20). Plus, the hosts talk about Rick Tocchet officially becoming the next head coach of the Philadelphia Flyers (1:23:39). The podcast wraps up with Elliotte touching on the remaining head coaching vacancies around the NHL (1:29:05).

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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