32 Thoughts: The Podcast
Episodes
The Important Thing Here Is That You Tried to Do the Wrong Thing
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Vegas, Baby.
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this strictly news edition of 32 Thoughts live from Las Vegas, Jeff and Elliotte unwrap all the news and notes emanating from the Strip. They begin...
Crown The Cats
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman look back on an epic Game 7 that saw the Florida Panthers crowned Stanley Cup Champio...
They Really Did It...
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman revisit the Oilers Game 6 win over the Florida Panthers to force a Game 7 in the Stan...
The Rat Pack Is Dragged Back To Edmonton
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a series! In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman revisit Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final that saw the Edmonton Oiler...
Edmonton & Elliotte Spared
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman look back on a dominant Edmonton Oilers win over the Florida Panthers in ...
One Win Away
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte revisit Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers. They delve...
The Attrition Is Getting to Edmonton
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte look back at a dominant Florida Panthers Game 2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. They look forward to T...
OH MY BOB
09 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman recap the Panthers 3-0 Game 1 win in the Stanley Cup Final over the Edmonton Oilers. ...
Loser Thinking
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman get into a heated argument about the best course of action for Macklin Celebrini: Go ...
The Cup Final Is Set
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte review Game 6 between Edmonton and Dallas that saw the Oilers clinch their spot in the Stanley Cup F...
The Rat Pack Bounces Back
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman break down Florida's Game 4 win over the New York Rangers to tie the Eastern Conferen...
Shesterkin Was God Like
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman recap Game 3 between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers that saw Igor Shesterk...
Aaron Sorkin Couldn't Have Written a Better Ending
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman revisit an incredible double overtime game between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Sta...
The Last Canadian Team Standing
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts by conducting a post-mortem on the Vancouver Canucks season who lost Game 7 at the h...
Momentum Doesn't Exist Game to Game
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast discussing the news that Brock Boeser will miss Game 7 with a blood clotting issue. The guys look ba...
Whale Team Good
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of 32 Thoughts is dedicated to the memory of Darren Dutchyshen.Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman highlight the Vancouver Canucks impressiv...
We Need Some Profanity in Our Life Too
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts by delving into Game 4 between the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers. Afterwards...
The Oilers Surrender Home Ice
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman dive into the Vancouver Canucks-Edmonton Oilers series and Sunday night's game that saw Vancouver take a 2-1 series l...
Keefe, Out.
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts by delving into the Rangers-Canes series. Thats followed by thoughts on the Avalanch...