32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Weekend Update

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chicago fires head coach Jeremy Colliton and assistant coaches Tomas Mitell and Sheldon Brookbank. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the promotion of Rockford...

The Eich-stravaganza

05 Nov 2021

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The Buffalo Sabres have traded Jack Eichel! Elliotte tells us about his exclusive sit-down with the newest member of the Vegas Golden Knights (00:01) ...

Should They Do It Again?

02 Nov 2021

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The League has spoken. The NHLPA is speaking. Kevin Cheveldayoff will speak soon. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the press conference held by commissioner ...

Where Are We Going?

30 Oct 2021

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That’s the question. Jeff and Elliotte take an in-depth look at the Kyle Beach story and where it might be headed following the findings from the Ch...

A Brief Statement

29 Oct 2021

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Early Season Panic

25 Oct 2021

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A pair of Orginal Six teams are really struggling out of the gates. Jeff and Elliotte discuss why the Leafs (00:01) aren’t playing to their potentia...

“It’s Not Revenge?”

22 Oct 2021

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And the Carolina Hurricanes continue to haunt the Montreal Canadiens. Jeff and Elliotte recap Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s return to the Bell Centre (00:01)...

ZEE-RO CHANCE! (stay till the end of the podcast)

18 Oct 2021

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Jeff and Elliotte debut their new segment on Hockey Night in Canada! They talk about the experience (00:01) and some of the topics from the segment in...

And Then There Were None. Everyone is Signed!

15 Oct 2021

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The season is underway and the 32 Thoughts podcast is back for its fifth season! Jeff and Elliotte give their thoughts on the first few days of action...

Western Conference Preview

12 Oct 2021

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Jeff and Elliotte preview the NHL’s Western Conference by division in alphabetical order. Pacific Division Anaheim (1:20), Calgary (2:50), Oilers (...

Eastern Conference Preview

11 Oct 2021

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Jeff and Elliotte preview the NHL’s Eastern Conference by division in alphabetical order. Metropolitan Division Carolina (3:30), Columbus (4:45), N...

Seth Jones, Anders Lee & Tim Stützle

09 Oct 2021

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Seth Jones of the Chicago Blackhawks joins Jeff and Elliotte (7:00) to talk about his eventful off-season, playing with his brother this season, knowi...

The In-Season Stanley Cup

07 Oct 2021

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Jeff and Elliotte have talked about doing the in-season Stanley Cup challenge for a couple of seasons but never had the time to coordinate it. But thi...

Robin Lehner Speaks Out

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend Robin Lehner went to Twitter to address the Jack Eichel situation, how the Sabres handled his ankle injury, teams giving “benzodiaz...

Darnell Nurse, Matthew Tkachuk & Andrew Mangiapane

01 Oct 2021

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Darnell Nurse (10:00) chats with Jeff and Elliotte about his new contract with the Oilers and the negotiation process, playing and living with Connor ...

A Proposal for the NHL’s Eichel Problem

27 Sep 2021

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The news pods are back! Jeff and Elliotte kick off this episode by previewing the upcoming “All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs” docuseries on Ama...

Nathan MacKinnon, Drew Doughty & Steven Stamkos

22 Sep 2021

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Nathan Mackinnon (15:00) addresses the Nikita Zadorov comments from the summer, the importance of Gabriel Landeskog to the Avalanche, the process in C...

Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Tyler Toffoli & Nick Suzuki

21 Sep 2021

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Auston Matthews (11:20) talks about his eventful off-season, how he’s feeling after his wrist surgery, what he’s excited about most this season, a...

Bill Daly, Marc-André Fleury & Jack Hughes

18 Sep 2021

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Bill Daly joins Jeff and Elliotte (10:00) to talk about arena capacity, salary cap, Olympics, COVID-19 protocol, Evander Kane, the Chicago Blackhawks ...

Pierre-Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele & Jason Dickinson

16 Sep 2021

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Pierre-Luc Dubois chats with Jeff and Elliotte (7:20) about his skate-filled summer, focusing on his physical and mental health, watching different pl...

What’s In A Name? From the NWHL to the PHF

07 Sep 2021

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The National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) is rebranding to become the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Tyler Tumminia, the commissioner of the PHF, ...

Kot-CANE-emi

05 Sep 2021

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Jesperi Kotkaniemi is a member of the Caroline Hurricanes. Jeff and Elliotte break down what went wrong between Kotkaniemi and Montreal Canadiens (00:...

Summer Offer Sheet Special

29 Aug 2021

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The Caroline Hurricanes strike back — two years later! On Saturday, the Canes tendered an offer sheet to restricted free agent Jesperi Kotkaniemi fo...

Braiden Epp: Ready For The Fight

06 Aug 2021

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Earlier this year, the former captain of the Prince George Spruce Kings turned referee was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. When 24-year-old Braiden...

Here’s 32 Thoughts

02 Aug 2021

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What a season! Jeff and Elliotte provide their thoughts on all 32 teams and what we might see from some GMs in the coming days/weeks. They also touch ...

Why Eichel Wants a Disc Replacement

31 Jul 2021

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Dr. Chad Prusmack is a neurosurgeon based in Colorado who has provided Jack Eichel with a recommendation to correct a herniated disc in his neck by pr...

The Good and Bad of Draft Weekend

25 Jul 2021

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It was almost a perfect week for the NHL. Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast (00:00) discussing how the first round of the draft ended, how surpri...

Quick Expansion Chat

22 Jul 2021

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The Seattle Kraken has chosen their roster. Jeff and Elliotte talk about the day leading up to the expansion draft, why the Kraken didn’t pick up Ca...

The Price is Right?

20 Jul 2021

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The Seattle Kraken are going to have some fun this week. Jeff and Elliotte open up the podcast with a deep dive into what they have been hearing out o...

This is Luke Prokop’s podcast

19 Jul 2021

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Luke Prokop, Calgary Hitmen defencemen and Nashville Predators prospect. Hi everyone. While the past year and a half has been crazy, it has also given...

Avalanche Prevention

16 Jul 2021

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The New Jersey Devils have acquired Ryan Graves from the Colorado Avalanche for Mikhail Maltsev and a second-round pick. Jeff and Elliotte break down ...

Listen before everything changes!

13 Jul 2021

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We lead the podcast off with some breaking news! The Minnesota Wild buy out the remaining four years of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter (00:00), the Canadi...

Lightning Strikes Twice

08 Jul 2021

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The Tampa Bay Lightning are the 2020-21 Stanley Cup champions. Jeff and Elliotte discuss (00:00) the Conn Smythe winning performance of Andrei Vasilev...

Back to Florida

06 Jul 2021

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The Montreal Canadiens find a way to extend the series. Jeff and Elliotte recap an exciting game 4 in Montreal (2:00), discuss the impact of Shea Webe...

Devin Buffalo: Inspiring Indigenous Youth

05 Jul 2021

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Jeff and Elliotte are joined by former professional goaltender and the owner of Waniska Athletics, Devin Buffalo. Devin tells the guys about his path ...

Guelph Jammies

03 Jul 2021

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The Lightning continue to power through the Canadiens. Jeff and Elliotte recap game 3 of the Stanley Cup final (00:00), discuss the impact of Tyler Jo...

Two Mistakes

01 Jul 2021

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The Canadiens outshoot the Lightning but don’t end up on top. Jeff and Elliotte break down game 2 (00:00), the play of the goaltenders, and how each...

Patiocast

29 Jun 2021

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Elliotte is on a patio and the Stanley Cup final is underway! The guys recap game 1 (00:00) and detail how the Lightning attacked the Canadiens. They ...

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup Final

27 Jun 2021

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A former Chicago Blackhawks player is suing the organization alleging sexual assault during the 2009-10 season. Jeff and Elliotte give their thoughts ...

Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé!!!!

25 Jun 2021

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Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, held annually on June 24, is the feast day of St John the Baptist… but today it was also the Montreal Canadiens day to brea...

Endangered Zebras

22 Jun 2021

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In a hotly contested Stanley Cup Playoffs series, officiating has taken centre stage as Jeff and Elliotte tackle controversial calls – or lack of ca...

Coming Next Season: The 32 Thoughts Arm Wrestling Challenge

18 Jun 2021

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Subconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel breaks just underneath the surface of your eye. David Amber kicks off the podcast by telling Jef...

Islanders Mix Playoff Intensity With Identity

15 Jun 2021

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The third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is underway! Jeff and Elliotte recap the Islanders-Lightning match-up (9:00) and the Canadiens-Golden Knig...

The Final Four

11 Jun 2021

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The stage is set as Montreal, Tampa Bay, Las Vegas, and the New York Islanders battle it out for the Stanley Cup. Jeff and Elliotte recap the Golden K...

Scott O’Neil: CEO of the New Jersey Devils & Philadelphia 76ers

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott O’Neil has held a number of executive positions in North American sports. He joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about his new book “Be Where Yo...

Snake Eyes for the Avalanche

07 Jun 2021

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Quick carcast to start the week! Jeff and Elliotte recap a pair of divisional match-ups (Avalanche-Golden Knights 2:30 & Jets-Habs 7:30) to kick o...

Scheifele Suspension

04 Jun 2021

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Mark Scheifele has been suspended four games for his hit on Jake Evans in game 1 of the Canadiens-Jets series. Jeff and Elliotte break down the wide v...

So You Think You’re Stressed … Here’s Steve Dangle!

31 May 2021

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The Montreal Canadiens force a game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jeff and Elliotte discuss (25:00) the excitement around the game, fans in the s...

31 Lies

28 May 2021

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Back by popular demand, it’s the carcast with Jeff riding shotgun! The guys break down game 5 Leafs-Habs and what we could expect as the series head...

A Stunning Sunday

24 May 2021

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A pair of recent Stanley Cup winners have been eliminated from the playoffs. Jeff and Elliotte break down what went wrong for Washington (6:40) and St...

Post-Game Carcast

21 May 2021

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A late night of hockey means Elliotte joins us from the road. The guys discuss the scary incident that sent John Tavares to the hospital, the events t...

Paul Stastny and Six More, Please

17 May 2021

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Paul Stastny recently played his 1000th career NHL game. He joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about (37:30) the milestone, his Hall of Fame father, the ...

Sam the Florida Man

14 May 2021

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Sam Bennett has 15 points in 10 games with the Florida Panthers. He joins Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast (37:00) to talk about the trade that sent h...

Shane Wright: U18 World Champ

12 May 2021

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After winning a gold medal at the U18 World Championships with Team Canada, Shane Wright joins Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast to talk about his expe...

The Muller Report

10 May 2021

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Kirk Muller played in the NHL for 19 seasons and has been behind the bench since 2011. He joins Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast (42:00) to talk about...

Backes to the Future

07 May 2021

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David Backes has played for 3 teams (St. Louis, Boston and Anaheim) during his 15-year NHL career. He joined Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast (52:30) ...

Bob Hartley: A KHL Champion

05 May 2021

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He has won a championship in the NHL, AHL, NLA, QMJHL, and now the KHL. Avangard Omsk head coach, Bob Hartley, joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about w...

The Brind’Amour Flex

03 May 2021

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Rod Brind’Amour is stepping up for his staff in Carolina. Jeff and Elliotte break down (00:10) the contract talks between Canes brass and their head...

Nashville’s Roman Empire

30 Apr 2021

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Roman Josi of the Nashville Predators joins the podcast for episode #200! He chats with Jeff and Elliotte (53:00) about the conversations amongst his ...

A First-Class Gesture

26 Apr 2021

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Players from the Toronto Maple Leafs recently extended a helping hand to their AHL teammates. Jeff and Elliotte discuss Jason Spezza’s leadership in...

If You Give Us The Runway

19 Apr 2021

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The Vancouver Canucks played their first game in almost a month. Jeff and Elliotte discuss (00:00) what the victory against the Maple Leafs might mean...

Trade Deadline Wrap Up

13 Apr 2021

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The NHL Trade Deadline ended with a splash. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the trade between the Red Wings and Capitals (00:00), how it was structured, and...

Almost There

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Vancouver Canucks have re-signed Tanner Pearson. Jeff and Elliotte discuss why contract talks suddenly picked up (2:20), where things stand with Q...

Who is Buying, Selling, or Staying ft. Chris Johnston

05 Apr 2021

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The Vancouver Canucks have 16 players and 3 coaches on the NHLs COVID-19 protocol list. Jeff and Elliotte provide an update on the situation in the Lo...

Philadelphia Cheesed

02 Apr 2021

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The Flyers have some serious decisions to make over the coming months. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the situation in Philadelphia as the team goes throug...

Peeling Back the Layers

26 Mar 2021

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Veteran referee Tim Peel “no longer will be working NHL games now or in the future” according to the NHL after his hot mic incident. Jeff and Elli...

The State of Women’s Hockey

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The National Women’s Hockey League is set to return to play this weekend in Massachusetts to give out the Isobel Cup to one of the four remaining te...

News & Notes plus Anton Forsberg’s Amazing Odyssey

22 Mar 2021

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Jeff joined the Hockey Night in Canada crew for his first in-arena game in over 14 months. He tells Elliotte about his experience in Montreal (00:00) ...

“Crossroads” With Kaleb Dahlgren

19 Mar 2021

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The Buffalo Sabres have parted ways with head coach Ralph Krueger. Jeff and Elliotte discuss why the team made the move (00:01), question if Zoom medi...

Join Elliotte On His Drive Home

15 Mar 2021

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Following the Maple Leafs-Senators game on Sunday night, Elliotte called Jeff on his way home from the studio to talk some hockey. Here’s their conv...

ESPN And The Future Of The NHL

12 Mar 2021

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The NHL has found its (back-to-the-future) broadcast partner in the United States. Jeff and Elliotte discuss why ESPN was the league’s top choice (1...

Tom Wilson And A New Era For Women’s Hockey

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Wilson is suspended seven games for his hit on Brandon Carlo. Jeff and Elliotte break down the decision (00:00) and wonder if the number of games ...

Remembering Walter

05 Mar 2021

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Jeff and Elliotte remember Canada’s hockey dad, Walter Gretzky, who passed away late Thursday night at the age of 82. They also touch on Calgary’s...

Sam Gagner: Taking Over the Marlboros with John Tavares

02 Mar 2021

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Detroit Red Wings forward Sam Gagner joins Jeff and Elliotte. They discuss why he and fellow Marlboros alumnus John Tavares wanted to get involved in ...

Best Game Ever Last Week

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you didn’t stay up late on Saturday night, you missed an exciting game in San Jose. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the back-and-forth contest between ...

The NHL Draft: What’s Best For The Game

26 Feb 2021

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The Canadiens have parted way with head coach Claude Julien and assistant Kirk Muller. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the changes in Montreal (00:00) and w...

It’s Good That You Hate Canada. Plus: Turtleneck Tales.

22 Feb 2021

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The turtleneck stole the show! Jeff opens the podcast asking Elliotte about his Hockey Night in Canada fashion choice (00:00), the inspiration behind ...

What’s Going On Off The Ice In Arizona?

19 Feb 2021

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Jeff and Elliotte discuss Katie Strang’s investigation into the Arizona Coyotes’ alleged business practices and internal workings (00:00) and what...

Tavares And Gagner: NHL Players And Minor Hockey Owners

15 Feb 2021

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John Tavares and Sam Gagner will operate the Toronto Marlboros minor-hockey club. Jeff and Elliotte explain why the pair were interested in the team (...

We Texted WWE Superstar Edge… And Here We Are

12 Feb 2021

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The Royal Rumble champion, Adam Copeland a.k.a. Edge, joins Jeff and Elliotte to chat about his Toronto Maple Leafs fandom, his memorabilia collection...

Bye Bye, Burkie

10 Feb 2021

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Brian Burke is joining the Pittsburgh Penguins as their President of Hockey Operations. But before he goes, he joins Jeff and Elliotte to chat about w...

When You Mess Up, Fess Up And Dress Up

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

An offside controversy clouded Carolina’s win over the Blue Jackets Sunday. Jeff and Elliotte break down the situation (00:00), where the league wen...

Our COVID Reality

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL is reacting quickly to its COVID-19 outbreak. Jeff and Elliotte discuss (00:00) how the virus is impacting teams, protocols being implemented ...

Kevin Bieksa On The Road And Tony DeAngelo On Waivers

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast took two hours to record as the news continued to trickle in. Jeff and Elliotte on what they were hearing throughout Sunday (00:30) as th...

Two Shockers: Jim Rutherford And Tim & Sid

29 Jan 2021

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After 20 years of entertaining listeners and viewers, Tim & Sid is changing — Sid is moving on. Jeff and Elliotte are joined by Tim Micallef and...

Jarmo Kekalainen on the Dubois-Laine Deal

26 Jan 2021

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Columbus Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen joins Jeff and Elliotte (11:50) to discuss how and when the trade with the Winnipeg Jets came together, why ...

What Now For Pierre-Luc Dubois?

22 Jan 2021

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Correction: The voice at the start of the podcast is Jody Shelley not John Forslund. Our apologies. Pierre-Luc Dubois played five shifts for a total o...

Keith Yandle Scored While We Were Recording

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hockey is back and so is the drama. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the situation in Florida between Keith Yandle and the Panthers (00:00), if Pierre-Luc Du...

31 Season Previews

13 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The NHL season starts today and Jeff and Elliotte preview it with a thought on each team, a couple things they’ll be keeping their eyes on, Stanley ...

The NHL Adapts On The Fly, Plus Jordan Subban: Hockey Player And Amplifying Entrepreneur

08 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Some NHL training camps aren’t off to a good start thanks to COVID — the Stars are dealing with an outbreak in their organization and the Blue Jac...

Reporting to Training Camp

05 Jan 2021

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Jeff and Elliotte kick off 2021 with a conversation about how some organizations accept losing, what it takes to create a winning culture and how, som...

Welcome To Our Holiday Party

24 Dec 2020

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As 2020 comes to a close (thank goodness), Jeff and Elliotte host their first 31 Thoughts holiday party with friends from the Sportsnet hockey departm...

Let’s Make A Deal : The NHL And (Our Interview Guest) Anthony Duclair

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark your calendars! The NHL season begins January 13 with a 56-game regular season that concludes May 8. Jeff and Elliotte discuss all the details, i...

Tyler Seguin: All Business

15 Dec 2020

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Tyler Seguin has had a busy off-season rehabbing a torn labrum in Dallas. But while on the couch, he’s found time to build out his lifestyle brand, ...

The NHL Inches Closer To A Return

12 Dec 2020

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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 da...

Rick Vaive: On Hockey And Life

04 Dec 2020

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“Catch 22: My Battles, in Hockey and in Life” is a new book by Rick Vaive with Scott Morrison. Rick joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about his new...

What We Could See During The 2021 Season That We’ve Never Seen Before

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff and Elliotte offer some updates on the NHL’s return, where the owners stand at the moment, salary deferrals and possible tweaks to the 2021 sea...

Mark Guy: From The Hockey Industry To The Auto Industry

27 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Guy has been an NHL agent with Newport Sports Management for more than 20 years. He’s represented big names like Steven Stamkos, Alex Pieterang...

Quick Check In

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Talks around the 2021 NHL season are heating up. Jeff and Elliotte break down what they’ve heard regarding start and end dates, fans in the stands, ...

Stan Bowman: A Change In Approach, Not A Change In Direction

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Chicago Blackhawks GM joins Jeff and Elliotte for a wide-ranging discussion. They talk about being transparent with the fanbase, building from wit...