Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 27:26
In this edition of 32 Thoughts Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman welcome in Luke Gazdic and David Amber to compete for the 26-27 In Season Cup. Listen to all the 32 Thoughts…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:16:40
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by discussing the unfinished business that is sprinkled around the NHL that still has to be…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:24:18
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by discussing fresh information about the future of the NHL salary cap. Then the fellas talk about a…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:00:40
On this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by delving into Canadiens-Maple Leafs preseason tilts. The fellas give an update on Adam Fantilli…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:16:20
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about the piece on Matthew Mayich on Sportsnet.ca . They provide an update on Connor Hellebuyck as…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:29:55
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman discuss the new CBA taking effect Wednesday and the rush around the NHL to get contracts completed under the…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:28:03
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by unpacking their insights from the interview they conducted with Quinn Hughes. The fellas also talk…
Aug 25, 2026 · 50:27
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the NHL's potential expansion into Texas and Georgia. They talk about the uncertainty in Detroit…
Jul 13, 2026 · 37:04
In this special interview edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte sits down with Leo Carlsson’s agents, Matt and Ryan Keator, for an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the…
Jul 6, 2026 · 4:21:37
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all 32 NHL clubs as they put a bow on each team's season before the summer break: Anaheim (3:00)…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:42:31
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by shining a light on Luke Prokop's upcoming documentary discussing his path as the first openly gay…
Jun 26, 2026 · 2:25:13
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with Jason Robertson turning down an estimated 15 x 8 contract from the Kraken after Seattle and Dallas…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:21:29
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down all angles of the blockbuster trade that sends Brady Tkachuk from the Senators to the Panthers.…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:07:30
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Carolina Hurricanes defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in 6 games to win the 2026 Stanley Cup…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:11:19
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Carolina Hurricanes taking a 3-2 series lead over the Vegas Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:26:40
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Carolina Hurricanes tying the Stanley Cup Final Series 2-2 against Vegas. They get to the news…
Jun 7, 2026 · 56:50
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman review the Carolina Hurricanes' historic comeback from a four-goal deficit before the Vegas Golden Knights…
Jun 5, 2026 · 1:19:40
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Carolina Hurricanes heroic comeback in Game 2 over the Vegas Golden Knights. The fellas then…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:10:26
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an amazing Game 1 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights. Afterwards, the guys delve…
May 29, 2026 · 1:08:25
On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman pay tribute to Claude Lemieux following his sudden passing. The guys unpack the surgical play of the Carolina…
May 27, 2026 · 1:01:00
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Colorado Avalanche in four games while crowning themselves as…
May 25, 2026 · 1:18:43
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Vegas Golden Knights taking a 3-0 grip on the Western Conference Final over the Colorado…
May 22, 2026 · 1:09:10
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by revisiting Montreal's domination over Carolina in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final. They also…
May 20, 2026 · 1:21:36
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with the Vancouver Canucks letting go of head coach Adam Foote. The coaching discussions continue with…
May 18, 2026 · 1:38:30
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by previewing Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Buffalo Sabres. The guys also…
May 15, 2026 · 1:40:14
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by unpacking the firing of Kris Knoblauch by the Edmonton Oilers and the pursuit of Bruce…
May 13, 2026 · 1:11:47
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by unpacking the Edmonton Oilers messy coaching situation after asking for permission to interview…
May 11, 2026 · 1:21:13
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to the Montreal Canadiens 6-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series…
May 8, 2026 · 1:35:03
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Thursday night's Game 3 tilt between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers. The…
May 6, 2026 · 1:05:16
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by reacting to the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the NHL Draft Lottery with only 8.5% odds.…
May 4, 2026 · 25:42
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman sits down with the newest members of the Leafs' front office, John Chayka and Mats Sundin. Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music…
May 4, 2026 · 1:40:51
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with the Canadiens outlasting the Lightning to advance to the second round. They look ahead to…
May 1, 2026 · 1:34:37
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast by breaking down the Oilers exit from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the hand of the…
Apr 29, 2026 · 1:27:00
This edition of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman opens with a tribute to our colleague and friend John Garrett. The guys then delve into all the playoff…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:41:05
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Sunday: Oilers vs Ducks (1:00) Canadiens vs Lightning…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:42:35
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Thursday: Senators vs Hurricanes (1:00) Sabres vs Bruins…
Apr 22, 2026 · 1:39:41
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Monday and Tuesday: Canadiens vs Lightning (1:45) Oilers…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:33:13
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from Sunday night: Canadiens vs Lightning (4:36) Sabres vs…
Apr 17, 2026 · 2:39:38
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down all 16 teams that have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs and what lays ahead for all of them: New…
Apr 13, 2026 · 2:15:30
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the Norris Trophy debate from Hockey Night before highlighting a milestone matchup as Alex Ovechkin…
Apr 10, 2026 · 2:49:59
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Pittsburgh Penguins returning to the playoffs and the strong coaching impact of Dan Muse,…
Apr 6, 2026 · 2:02:28
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to a coaching change on Long Island as the Islanders replace Patrick Roy with Peter DeBoer. They touch…
Apr 3, 2026 · 1:39:49
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down what was said by MLSE leadership in the days following Brad Treliving’s departure and why this…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:50:21
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Vegas Golden Knights making a coaching change, bringing in John Tortorella. They break down the…
Mar 27, 2026 · 1:35:36
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look at the Oilers showing signs of something sustainable with strong underlying numbers, while the Pacific…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:46:06
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to AJ Greer’s three-game suspension for boarding Connor Zary, while continued confusion around…
Mar 20, 2026 · 1:11:06
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Elliotte’s travel mishap getting to Vancouver, before diving into a league where every game is…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:29:11
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Leon Draisaitl leaving Sunday’s game after a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt, while the Oilers don’t sound…
Mar 13, 2026 · 2:13:30
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Auston Matthews taking a knee-on-knee hit from Radko Gudas and the lack of response from the Maple…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:34:07
Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Buffalo and Tampa Bay’s wild 8–7 thriller, highlighting Rasmus Dahlin’s elite play (7:30), before discussing Matt Barzal’s hit on…
Mar 7, 2026 · 1:39:34
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the NHL trade deadline, starting with Nazem Kadri heading to Colorado and MacKenzie Weegar landing…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:47:48
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman gear up for trade deadline week, diving into Steven Stamkos’ availability and continued interest around Ryan…
Feb 27, 2026 · 2:03:55
In this episode of 32 Thoughts , Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set the table for a buyers’ market ahead of the trade deadline, with selling teams wary of getting stuck and…
Feb 22, 2026 · 1:00:04
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman recap a sensational Gold medal final between Canada and the USA. They talk about Hellebuyck having the game…
Feb 21, 2026 · 1:14:01
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an eventful semifinal round from Milano Cortina. They open with reflections from Canada-Finland before…
Feb 19, 2026 · 1:21:04
On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an amazing quarter final day at Milano Cortina. Beginning with Canada squeezing out a dramatic win…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:20:58
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman put a wrap on the preliminary round of the men's Olympic hockey tournament. As always, they begin with Canada…
Feb 13, 2026 · 48:58
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break-down everything they saw from Canada's opening game at Milan against Czechia. They get into an…
Feb 11, 2026 · 1:16:03
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas, Elliotte Friedman, and Kevin Bieksa preview the 2026 men's Olympic hockey tournament. The fellas entertain with a few funny…
Feb 6, 2026 · 1:20:28
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman unpacks a busy night around the NHL. He dives into Kings vs. Golden Knights and the new developments in the Panarin trade. He…
Feb 4, 2026 · 1:13:14
In this edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman present two olympic themed interviews. First up, hear from ESPN Analyst P.K. Subban who has…
Feb 3, 2026 · 2:02:42
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Barry Trotz stepping down in Nashville while remaining with the organization through the end of the…
Jan 30, 2026 · 1:34:46
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down a wild Thursday night around the NHL, highlighted by a stunning Hurricanes comeback in one of 15…
Jan 28, 2026 · 41:17
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Josh Doan of the Buffalo Sabres sits down with Kyle and Elliotte for an exclusive interview. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:31:12
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into a dominant 7–1 Senators win over Vegas, while also revisiting the Golden Knights’ strong performance…
Jan 23, 2026 · 1:46:00
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman set up Mitch Marner’s return to Toronto and how online discourse shaped his time with the Maple Leafs. They…
Jan 19, 2026 · 2:01:40
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Rasmus Andersson being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, why his time in Calgary was coming to…
Jan 16, 2026 · 2:36:22
In this Hockey Day in Canada edition of 32 Thoughts LIVE from Moncton NB, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Mitch Marner facing the Maple Leafs for the first time…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:40:36
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman explain the retweet that went viral before digging into a busy mix of league news. They discuss Dougie…
Jan 9, 2026 · 2:11:49
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the controversy in Ottawa following an anonymous tweet, while also breaking down a dominant 8–2…
Jan 5, 2026 · 2:09:06
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman start with Matthew Schaefer’s memorable “flu game” and Kyle’s recent interview, before discussing the impact…
Jan 2, 2026 · 1:45:47
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the unveiling of the U.S. Olympic roster for Milan and the team’s “unfinished business” mindset,…
Dec 31, 2025 · 23:51
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the Canadian men's Olympic hockey roster following the announcement in Minnesota. Email the podcast…
Dec 30, 2025 · 1:11:26
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by David Amber and Michael Russo as they predict and debate which players will make the Olympic…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:42:22
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into potential roster shakeups around the league, including Edmonton possibly moving on from Andrew…
Dec 25, 2025 · 2:20:34
Welcome to this year's edition of the 32 Thoughts Holiday Spectacular. help yourself to your favourite Christmas beverage as we welcome in Sam McKee (8:51), Ailish Forfar…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:55:04
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down the Minnesota Wild being humbled by Colorado for their first loss since the Quinn Hughes trade,…
Dec 19, 2025 · 1:22:44
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into Craig Berube’s pointed postgame comments and the noticeable shift in tone around the Maple Leafs’…
Dec 16, 2025 · 41:15
Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas return with a special edition of the pod featuring an interview from Toronto with Chicago Blackhawks forwards Connor Bedard and Frank Nazar…
Dec 15, 2025 · 2:11:10
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade between Vancouver and Minnesota, breaking down how Bill Guerin…
Dec 12, 2025 · 1:21:15
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the remarkable starts from Brandon Bussi, nine wins in his first ten games, and Canadiens rookie…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:35:05
In this edition of 32 Thoughts Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman check in from Colorado Springs at the Board of Governors meetings, where Olympic participation is once again a…
Dec 5, 2025 · 1:36:36
In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman start with the growing case for Connor Bedard to make Team Canada. The fellas delve into how Jon…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:33:46
In this episode of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begins with dedications to Kevin Dineen and Carla MacLeod following their cancer diagnoses. Kyle…
Nov 28, 2025 · 1:22:04
In this edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by unpacking the Edmonton Oilers' woes as they crumbled 8-3 against the Dallas…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:38:49
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the growing concern around several struggling Canadian teams, especially in Toronto, where the…
Nov 21, 2025 · 1:37:27
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the struggling Edmonton Oilers heading into Sunrise and why their goaltending remains the biggest…
Nov 17, 2025 · 2:06:37
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with Adrian Kempe’s extension talks before shifting to the growing conversation around Tage Thompson and…
Nov 14, 2025 · 1:42:52
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Maple Leafs’ early-season struggles after a 4–3 loss to the Kings, and why Toronto can still…
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:32:37
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the red-hot Anaheim Ducks, their seven straight wins, and a new challenge ahead: paying Leo…
Nov 7, 2025 · 2:00:27
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast with Pittsburgh acknowledging Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal. The guys turn their attention to…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:34:02
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by honing in on the players entering the nine and ten game marks of the first year of their…
Oct 31, 2025 · 1:46:38
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast with Martin Necas's contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche. Elliotte hijacks the…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:41:08
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast with their most pleasant surprise starts to the season. Once they roll through that,…
Oct 24, 2025 · 2:00:42
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast with the fallout from Dustin Wolf's postgame comments on Wednesday. The focus then shifts…
Oct 20, 2025 · 2:05:36
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast with a question, who has had the more impressive start to the season? Matthew Schaefer,…
Oct 17, 2025 · 1:29:18
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by highlighting the electric play of the Montreal Canadiens. Elliotte adds to the Lane…
Oct 13, 2025 · 2:03:00
In today's episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by delving into the Buffalo Sabres rough start to the season. They jump into Saturday Headlines and…
Oct 10, 2025 · 1:27:51
In today's episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to the crazy ending to the Sharks-Golden Knights game on Thursday night. They react to…
Oct 7, 2025 · 47:15
In this special edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Connor McDavid's contract extension with the Edmonton Oilers. That is followed by the draft…
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