32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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 secured a double-overtime victory in Game 3. Then, Elliotte provides an update on an intriguing candidate in the Toronto Maple Leafs' coaching search, and where the Los Angeles Kings currently stand in their hiring process (19:00). The Final Thought focuses o...

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 turn their attention to Dylan Larkin's trade request out of Detroit (22:41). They also talk about the Edmonton Oilers and the potential break up with Darnell Nurse (37:17). Plus some speculation on their head coaching search (40:23). Elliotte also updates the ...

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 into the Nashville Predators making Chris MacFarland their new GM (23:00). They also talk about news regarding Commissioner Gary Bettman's future with the NHL (32:00) before unpacking the newly announced All-Star Game format (35:00). Elliotte provides an u...

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 Hurricanes as they push the Montreal Canadiens to the brink of elimination (5:00). They talk about a league memo regarding trades between now and the lead up to free agency (25:00). Kyle and Elliotte look ahead to the NHL Draft Combine in Buffalo (32...

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 Western Conference Champs in the process. They focus their attention on the Eastern Conference Final between the Canadiens and Hurricanes ahead of Game 4 on Wednesday (22:00). The guys switch their focus to news around the league, including the Penguins re-...

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 Avalanche. Elliotte provides an update on the Nashville Predators GM search (17:00). The fellas check-in on the scuttlebutt in Toronto around Auston Matthews' future with the Leafs (23:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Eastern Conference Final as the Canes and...

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 unpack Game 1 from the Western Conference Final between the Golden Knights and Avalanche (13:30). Elliotte runs through the markets that continue to search for an answer at head coach (23:00). The guys dissect what's next for the Sabres (26:00) and Ducks (3...

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 the Vegas Golden Knights as they seem reluctant to allow Bruce Cassidy to interview with other teams (10:30). In New Jersey, Sheldon Keefe keeps his job under new boss Sunny Mehta (24:00). The fellas check in on Boone Jenner and Charlie Coyle in Columbus (3...

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 dive into the NHL sanctioning the Vegas Golden Knights as a result of flagrant violations of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Media Regulations (19:00). They talk about the Toronto Maple Leafs parting ways with assistant general managers Brandon Pridham and Der...

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 Cassidy as his replacement. The boys then react to the Vancouver Canucks hiring the Sedin twins as CoPOHO's and Ryan Johnson as GM (20:00). They talk about the Maple Leafs letting go of Craig Berube as their head coach and who could be his replacement (38:30)...

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 Bruce Cassidy. The fellas then switch to Vancouver as it appears Ryan Johnson and the Sedin twins are set to take over the hockey operations department (15:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Chayka and Sundin trying to meet with Matthews and other players (23:00...

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 lead. They then shift gears to the late game Sunday evening between the Vegas Golden Knights and Anaheim Ducks (22:41). Elliotte calls for an end to the "Marner discourse" (28:29). The fellas look back to Saturday night's tilt between the Avs and Wild (31:45)...

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 fellas talk about John Chayka's upcoming meeting with Leafs Head Coach Craig Berube (14:30) before unpacking the latest news from the Vancouver Canucks front office search (22:38). Elliotte also provides an update on Nashville's search (26:23). 

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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. They also talk about the San Jose Sharks winning 2nd overall and their outlook after moving up in the draft (12:11). They also talk about Vancouver moving down two spots and Jim Rutherford announcing he will step aside after their incoming GM hire (14:38). Th...

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman sits down with the newest members of the Leafs' front office, John Chayka and Mats Sundin.

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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with the Canadiens outlasting the Lightning to advance to the second round. They look ahead to Buffalo-Montreal in the second round (17:46). They talk about Game 1 between Colorado and Minnesota (26:30). They break down the Oilers' shortcomings (34:00) and analyze the outlook for the Boston Bruins (44:00) before unpacking where Utah is headed (49:00). Kyle a...

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 Anaheim Ducks. That makes way for the heavyweight bout of the 1st round as the Minnesota Wild knockout the Dallas Stars (15:27). The Final Thought focuses on the news and notes from around the league including:

The Vancouver front office search (27:00)
The ...

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 action from Tuesday night:

Oilers vs Ducks (10:00)
Sabres vs Bruins (21:00)
Stars vs Wild (28:10)

Kyle and Elliotte dive back into the Leafs front office search as it nears its resolution (35:24). Elliotte provides an update on Vancouve...

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 (16:30)
Sabres vs Bruins (28:41)
Kings vs Avalanche (34:07)

The Final Thought focuses on the front office searches in Toronto, Nashville, and Vancouver (44:00)

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line (47...