32 Thoughts: The Podcast

This Is Draft Day

27 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through the hottest news and notes from around the league on day one of the d...

Will Everything Come up Vegas on July 1st?

23 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack the latest developments with top free agent Mitch Marner as we approach Ju...

McDavid Wants a Winner

20 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the end-of-season media availabilities for the Edmonton Oilers. They tak...

The Stanley State and a 32 Year Drought

18 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Florida Panthers defeating the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 to clinch t...

A Blizzard of Goals Puts Florida a Win Away From Glory

15 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Florida Panthers’ Game 5 domination of the Edmonton Oilers, which ...

Edmonton Shake It off to Win Game 4

13 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to a wild Game 4 overtime win by the Edmonton Oilers, tying the series at 2...

The Panthers Set the Coppertone in Game 3

10 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into an ugly Game 3 loss for the Edmonton Oilers in Sunrise, Florida, as th...

It Must Have Been the Ice Cream

07 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit an electric Game 2 between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers in th...

Pink Pony Dub

05 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at an exhilarating Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, in which Edmonton d...

Stanley Cup Final Preview & Interviews

04 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look ahead to the Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida P...

The New Hot Spot for Hot Goss

02 Jun 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up the 2025 NHL Draft Combine where the bulk of the league's newsiest discuss...

Oilers-Panthers II - The Silence of the Cats?

30 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss the Edmonton Oilers clinching their second straight Western Conference Fi...

The Jet Fuel and Gasoline Weren’t Enough

28 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss the Edmonton Oilers taking a 3-1 stranglehold over the Dallas Stars after...

Are We Heading for a Rematch?

26 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Game 3 of the Western Conference Final, as the Edmonton Oilers roll over...

That's Fourteen Straight Conference Final Losses...

23 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman kick off the podcast by delving into the Eastern Conference Final and the dominan...

The Beat Goes on for Florida

21 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Florida Panthers an...

They Didn’t Change the Narrative

19 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dive into another short playoff run for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Core Four...

You Always Have a Chance to Rewrite the Narrative

16 May 2025

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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 Odds Aren't in the Jets’ Favour

14 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by analyzing Game 4 between the Dallas Stars and Winnipeg Jets, ...

The Important Thing Here Is That You Tried to Do the Wrong Thing

12 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by recapping a chippy Game 4 between the Flor...

Which Teams Are Laying It on the Line?

09 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by recapping Thursday night's overtime thriller between the Ed...

The Oilers are Buzzin'

07 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to an electric Game 1 victory by the Edmonton Oilers over the ...

One Point Six Seconds Left

05 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by delving into that crazy Game 7 between the Winnipeg Jets and...

The Core 4 Deliver and the Kings’ Royal Downfall

02 May 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman break down the four series that were played on Thursday night:S...

The Harmonica Magic Is Gone

30 Apr 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman tour around the NHL's first round series:Sens-Leafs (1:00)Panth...

Another 3rd Period Comeback

28 Apr 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman continue their tour of all the 1st round Stanley Cup Playoff se...

Sudden Death & Slide Notes

25 Apr 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert guides Kyle and Elliotte as they delve into all seven series that have been played since we last spoke...

Everyone’s in the Pool Now

23 Apr 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert guides Kyle and Elliotte through all eight first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs:Senators-Lea...

The Carcast Is Back Baby

21 Apr 2025

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In this playoff edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert and Kyle Bukauskas kick things off with the Battle of Ontario before Kyle makes way for Elliot...

Exit Interviews & Playoff Entrances: All 16 Out, All 8 Matchups In

19 Apr 2025

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman touch on all 16 teams that missed the playoffs:Flames (7:43)Canucks (13:22)Utah H...

More Drama Than a Playoff Hole at The Masters

14 Apr 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by talking about the Calgary Flames crucial win over the San Jo...

The Deal is Demidone

11 Apr 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack how the Montreal Canadiens managed to get Ivan Demidov to the NHL this sea...

The Chasing Days Are Done

07 Apr 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Alex Ovechkin capturing the NHL's all-time goal scoring record. Afterwar...

Three. Goals. Away.

04 Apr 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by delving into Kyle's time in Montreal to cover the Canadiens. ...

Predicting NHL Awards Winners

31 Mar 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through the major NHL awards and who they think will win each; Hart (4:00), N...

Torts Out.

28 Mar 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman (live from the airport in Winnipeg) begin by unpacking John Tortorella's exit as ...

Let the Goalies Fight

24 Mar 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the 7-2 blowout LA Kings win over the Boston Bruins. That turns into a...

March Madness on Ice

21 Mar 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by unwrapping the latest around NHL expansion and the city of Houston (2:50...

Everyone Is Sweet For Dallas

17 Mar 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into Mikko Rantanen's return to the Colorado with the Dallas Stars and talk...

All Good in Buffalo

14 Mar 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by discussing their takeaways from Thursday night's tilt between the Toront...

Tying up Some Deadline Loose Ends

10 Mar 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack what happened between Mitch Marner, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Carol...

Trade Deadline Wrap Up Special

08 Mar 2025

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman highlight and break down all the major trades from Friday's NHL Trade Deadline. T...

32 Trade Deadline Preview Thoughts

03 Mar 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman tap into every team in the NHL and provide a preview of what to expect from each ...

The Big Question Heading Into the Trade Deadline

28 Feb 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the latest with Mikko Rantanen's future with the Carolina Hurricanes a...

882 Down. 13 to Go.

24 Feb 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about Alex Ovechkin's "Gr8 Chase" for the NHL goal scoring record. The guys ...

Canada Tops the Hockey Mountain (Again)

21 Feb 2025

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman put a wrap on the very successful 4 Nations Face-Off. Elliotte admits he made a m...

4 Nations Championship Preview

20 Feb 2025

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This episode of 32 Thoughts is dedicated to Penguins broadcast legend Mike Lange.In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman ...

You Gotta Fight 4 Your Right to Face Off

17 Feb 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at an electric tilt between Canada and USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off th...

We Are Loving This

14 Feb 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte reflect on the first two games of the 4 Nations Face-Off that have provided breathtaking entertainme...

4 (Nations) Thoughts

12 Feb 2025

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In this episode, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by Michael Russo of The Athletic and Sportsnet's David Amber to preview the 4 Nations...

Hold Outs, Opt Ins, and Potential Trades

10 Feb 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by highlighting notable 4 Nations hold-outs Quinn Hughes & Rasmus Ristolain...

The Real Questions Surrounding Crosby

07 Feb 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about Sidney Crosby's health and the likelihood of him playing for Team Cana...

The First Trade Tranche

03 Feb 2025

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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' p...

Will Kuzmenko Feel the Brotherly Love?

31 Jan 2025

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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 blockbust...

A Conversation with Marcus Foligno and Marc-André Fleury

29 Jan 2025

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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...

Stupid Sexy Friedman

27 Jan 2025

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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...

Any Chance Joey Daccord Is Swedish Too?

24 Jan 2025

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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 wit...

Connor McDavid Has a Mean Streak

20 Jan 2025

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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 an...

Live From Canmore, It’s 32 Thoughts

17 Jan 2025

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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 (...

Are You a Club or Are You a Team?

13 Jan 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman highlight Connor Hellebuyck's outstanding season before revisiting the Vancouver ...

A Tight Playoff Race at the Halfway Mark

10 Jan 2025

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Links to donate to LA fire relief efforts: Support LAFD & American Red CrossIn this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin...

The Rise of David Carle

06 Jan 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman highlight the NHL demand for Head Coach David Carle who just secured his second s...

Czechmate

03 Jan 2025

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack Canada's disastrous World Junior tournament showing, the public sentiment,...

A Conversation with Bedard and Neighbours

31 Dec 2024

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Live from Wrigley Field in Chicago, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk to Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks and Jake Neighbours of the St...

Live From Chicago, It’s 32 Thoughts

30 Dec 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up Tuesday's Winter Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Afterwards, they del...

The 32 Holiday Special

24 Dec 2024

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In this Holiday Special of 32 Thoughts Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman welcome Dan Murphy, Hilary Whitebread, Sean Reynolds, Luke Gazdic, Carolin...

It’s Time to Move On in Vancouver

23 Dec 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack the Elias Pettersson-J.T. Miller drama in Vancouver and prescribe a soluti...

Freeze! It's the Holidays

20 Dec 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman give Scott Oake his flowers for being appointed to the Order of Canada. The fella...

Couple Clubs Reach Their Tipping Point

16 Dec 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about the struggling Buffalo Sabres and their 10-game winless skid. Elliotte...

The Importance of the Emotional Linchpin

13 Dec 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the return of JT Miller to the Vancouver Canucks following an almost o...

A Heavy Week in Manhattan

09 Dec 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss the tumultuous ending for the Jacob Trouba-New York Rangers relationship....

A Windy City Switch

06 Dec 2024

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 In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the Chicago Blackhawks replacing Luke Richardson with Anders Sorense...

A Shook Trade Market

02 Dec 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman lead things off by discussing the 4 Nations Faceoff Roster unveilings. That is fo...

Empire State of Pressure

29 Nov 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin things by delving into the New York Rangers' struggles and Chris Drury's le...

Utah Should Keep HC?

26 Nov 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman kick things off with the St. Louis Blues hiring Jim Montgomery as their new head ...

Just a Couple Chill Guys With Hockey Thoughts

22 Nov 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by discussing the start of the Joe Sacco, Boston Bruins era (4:15). Then, t...

Can You Take the Salary Cap Higher?

18 Nov 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by unpacking the latest developments surrounding league revenue...

The Tortured Insiders Department

15 Nov 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and noted Swiftie Elliotte Friedman open the proceedings with Producer Dom's public apology to the Grun...

Hurtin' for Hagens

11 Nov 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open things by focusing on Alex Ovechkin creeping closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal ...

Nashville's "Rebuild" Plan & the Michael Rubin Interview

08 Nov 2024

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In this edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Kyle and Elliotte open by focusing on the 13-1 Winnipeg Jets. Elliotte shouts out Ivan Fedotov in Philadel...

Elliotte’s Run in With the Law

04 Nov 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte comes clean about his lead-foot run in on his way to the studio on Sunday. Kyle and Elliotte delve into a fru...

32 Happy Little Thoughts

01 Nov 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte 'Bob Ross' Friedman kick off the podcast by focusing on the McDavid-less Oilers as they st...

Put Gene in the Hall

28 Oct 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte begin this episode by focusing on the Bruins-Leafs game on Saturday. Specifically, Brad Marchand's n...

Friedman & Bukauskas Injury Law

25 Oct 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte kick things off by discussing Jeff Vinik selling a majority stake in the Tampa Bay Lightning while r...

Riding a Flat Line as Much as You Can

21 Oct 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte delve into the scene of Jim Montgomery laying into Brad Marchand on the bench. The boys then talk ab...

Oettinger Gets the Sorokin

18 Oct 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte open the podcast by delving into the Jake Oettinger 8x$8.25M extension with the Dallas Stars. That t...

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

14 Oct 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte kick off the podcast by breaking down the battle of Alberta from Sunday night. They take time to foc...

It's Macklin's World

11 Oct 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte open things by delving into the Senators 3-1 win over the Panthers on Thursday night, while also foc...

Sixty-Six Million Reasons to Stay

07 Oct 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open by delving into Jeremy Swayman's contract extension with Boston. Then the gu...

Hockey’s Got Me Feeling Oogy Inside

04 Oct 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast with a quick word on the Jeremy Swayman-Boston Bruins tension. T...

The In-Season Cup

02 Oct 2024

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Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman welcome in The FAN Pregame's Ailish Forfar and The FAN Hockey Show's Matt Marchese as the quartet select their te...

The Hair and Hot Air

30 Sep 2024

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 In this episode of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas (the hair) and Elliotte Friedman (the hot air), we kick things off with the Patrik Laine knee inc...

Live From L.A. It’s 32 Thoughts

27 Sep 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte visit Los Angeles, California to get a closer look at the LA Kings as they prepare for their season....

The Cycle of (NHL) Life

23 Sep 2024

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In this episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman focus on the battle of Ontario from Sunday night between the Leafs an...

A Bevy of Extensions as Training Camps Begin

20 Sep 2024

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman, the fellas unpack all the latest news and notes from the various training ca...

James van Riemsdyk Lands With CBJ

16 Sep 2024

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This edition of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman doesn't fall flat, despite Friedge's tire doing so... They open the pod discussi...

Sid's Coming Back

13 Sep 2024

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unwrap the biggest news and notes from their time at the U.S. NHL Players Media T...

Offseason Thoughts for All 32 Teams

06 Sep 2024

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Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas kick off this season of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast by doing a deep dive into every team's offseason. Included in th...

Surprise Summer Emergency Pod

14 Aug 2024

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In this surprise summer emergency 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman delves into the St. Louis Blues' offer sheets on Edmonton Oilers Philip Brobe...

Elliotte's Post Draft Ramblings

30 Jun 2024

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Elliotte Friedman fires through various news and notes following the 2024 NHL Entry Draft in Las Vegas in this quickfire edition of the 32 Thoughts po...