In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at a wild week of trades across the NHL. They begin with the Canucks' pair of trades that sent J.T. Miller to the Rangers in return for Filip Chytil and Marcus Pettersson from the Penguins. They also talk about the runway now for Elias Pettersson as the drama between him and Miller comes to an end (14:32). Kyle and Elliotte touch on when to expect the NHL's next best-on-best tournament following 4 Nations (16:24) and they also touch on Canadians booing the American national anthem this weekend (18:22). The fellas talk about the trade between the Sharks and Stars (20:40) before touching on the Calgary Flames' commitment to the current roster as they continue to fight for a playoff spot (27:00). Kyle and Elliotte delve into the salary cap projections how possible fallouts (36:37). They talk about the Oilers-Leafs game on Saturday night (44:25) and they touch on the new hottest team in the NHL the Detroit Red Wings (51:20). Elliotte mentions that teams are wary of the Florida Panthers (56:28) and provides an update on Brandon Saad (56:51). The Final Thought focuses on the Elliotte's theory around the Mikko Rantanen trade (1:03:16).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:13:14).

In the final segment the guys touch on the craziness surrounding the Senators and Quebec City last week (1:35:26).

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

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This episode of the podcast is dedicated to Shawn Simpson.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman breakdown the blockbuster trade between the Calgary Flames and Philadelphia Flyers that sent Kuzmenko, Pelletier, & draft picks from the Flames for Farabee, and Frost. Afterwards, the guys talk about what will happen to Brandon Saad after he and the Blues agreed to part ways (14:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Boston Bruins and their continued struggles and what it means for Brad Marchand's future there (24:00). Elliotte drops that one executive would like to see the Avs trade for Trevor Zegras (28:40) before the pair talk about Drew Doughty's return to play and the swirling Brandt Clarke rumours (29:43). The fellas delve into the latest surrounding Elias Pettersson and JT Miller in Vancouver, including possible suitors and the aftermath from Jim Rutherford's public comments (37:47) and Kyle takes a moment to call out the Canucks' roster for being oblivious to Linus Karlsson's first NHL goal (44:08). They talk about Marc-Andre Fleury's final NHL appearance in Montreal (46:50) and The Final Thought focuses on Utah HC's journey to finding an official team nickname and logo (56:50). In the final segment the fellas look ahead to a fantastic weekend of hockey (1:20:57).

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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman sits down with the Minnesota Wild's Marcus Foligno and Marc-André Fleury for an exclusive interview ahead of MAF's final appearance in Montreal.

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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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack the Mikko Rantanen trade from all angles. After looking at the Avs side of things they delve into Carolina pushing all their chips in (22:00) before finally analyzing the Blackhawks role in all of this (34:52). Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte discuss how the Rantanen trade ripples throughout the rest the NHL and impacts how other teams attack the trade market (41:57). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Alex Pietrangelo pulling out of the 4 Nations to "tend to an ailment" and how the league will treat this withdrawal (45:31). The fellas talk about the Will Borgen contract extension (55:00) and this week's Team We Don't Talk About Enough focuses on the Minnesota Wild (59:19). The Final Thought keys in on the battle of Ontario in Ottawa over the weekend (1:06:00).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:17:35).

In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte take a moment to reflect on the career of one of Elliotte's favourite actors, Paul Newman (1:43:32).

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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

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with some injury news as Jacob Markstrom left the ice on Thursday night with an undisclosed injury. That turns into a conversation about availabilities for the 4 Nations tournament and whether players might favour the rest (10:12). Kyle ponders whether the Rangers are back (12:25) before the pair comment on the Ottawa Senators offensive struggles (16:37). That bleeds into a conversation about Brad Marchand's latest antics (19:26). Kyle asks Elliotte about the Carolina Hurricanes "big game hunting" in the trade market (23:38) before they delve into the uninspiring effort from the Vancouver Canucks against Edmonton on Thursday night (26:47). The fellas talk about Utah HC's trademark struggles and their tight playoff race with the Calgary Flames (38:40). Kyle and Elliotte touch on Drew Doughty being near a return to play (38:40) and in a segment coined Teams We Don’t Talk About Enough, Kyle and Elliotte delve into the Leafs ahead of the deadline and Auston Matthews comments on the crowd not being loud enough for Ryan Reaves (48:42). Then, they talk about the Winnipeg Jets and their ability to attract/keep players as a contender (59:16). The Final Thought focuses on Gary Bettman's reported plan to retire from his position as NHL Commissioner (1:06:31).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:15:33).

In the final segment Elliotte sits down with Columbus Blue Jacket Zach Werenski for an exclusive one-on-one interview ahead of the 4 Nations tournament (1:35:14).

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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss their experiences at Hockey Day in Canada, highlighting the excitement and memorable moments from the games. They delve into the controversial referee decisions during the Edmonton vs. Vancouver game, particularly focusing on Connor McDavid's frustrations and the implications of his actions (5:51). The conversation shifts to trade rumors surrounding J.T. Miller and the Vancouver Canucks, exploring the dynamics of potential trades and the players' sentiments (23:56). They discuss the salary cap situation in the NHL, including projections for future seasons and the impact on player negotiations (34:29). Elliotte mentions that the Anaheim Ducks are close to signing Artyom Galimov (46:47). The Final Thought focuses on their experiences during Hockey Day in Canada, particularly the electrifying atmosphere in Montreal (48:12). They discuss the ups and downs of the Montreal Canadiens over the weekend, including their performance against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the subsequent game against the Rangers. The conversation shifts to trade talks and team dynamics, highlighting the complexities of player management in the NHL (58:38).Elliotte wraps the first segment recapping his biathlon experience against Kevin Bieksa (1:02:43).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:09:47).

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

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In this Hockey Day in Canada edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman speak with a handful of distinguished guests:

Glen Sather (5:00)
Lanny McDonald (24:00)
Kevin Bieksa (48:57)

Afterwards, Kyle and Elliotte delve into the latest news and notes around the NHL. They begin with the future of Tristan Jarry who cleared waivers in Pittsburgh (1:15:59). Kyle and Elliotte talk about how all seven Canadian teams are in or around the playoffs at the halfway point (1:19:00), they touch on Rasmus Andersson's future with the Calgary Flames (1:23:30), and they discuss Cam Neely's comments on the future of the Bruins (1:27:47). Elliotte comments on whether 4 Nations will be a pressure point for teams to make trades (1:30:00) and the guys talk about Connor Hellebuyck's play this year and how impressive he is (1:32:00). The fellas give the Sabres their flowers for calling the league to change the goal-scorer on empty-netter on Wednesday night (1:33:00). The Final Thought focuses on Hockey Day in Canada and the city of Canmore (1:35:53).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:38:57).

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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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman highlight Connor Hellebuyck's outstanding season before revisiting the Vancouver Canucks' wild travel-day win over the Toronto Maple Leafs (3:38). Then the guys delve into Cutter Gauthier's return to Philly and the outstanding atmosphere (9:09). After the Philly chat, the guys focus on Ryan O'Reilly trade speculation (22:02). They also talk about the Seattle Kraken whose playoff hopes are teetering. Will they sell before the deadline? (27:00) Kyle and Elliotte update listeners on Evander Kane's injury situation (32:50). The fellas talk about the Pacific Division leading Vegas Golden Knights (37:45). After, Elliotte talks about the US juniors head coaching position after David Carle confirms he wont return for a run at a 3-peat (44:45). Kyle Bukauskas discusses his takeaways from Steve Staios' mid-year address in Ottawa (51:11). The Final Thought focuses on the Boston Bruins' tumultuous season and a report of instability within the locker room (59:37).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:08:33).

In the final segment Kyle and Elliotte look forward to our live show this Thursday night in Canmore Alberta (1:35:30).

Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca 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;