Luck, Leverage, and What Comes Next

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1. 

   18 May 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

   Pressure, Punishment, and Presidents

   Kyle and Elliotte preview a pivotal Game 7 between Montreal and Buffalo before discussing the NHL sanctioning Vegas and more front office changes in Toronto. They also touch on Nashville’s GM search and answer listener questions in the Thought Line. The episode closes with an interview featuring Henrik Sedin.

2. 

   15 May 2026 · 1 hr 40 min

   Stuff Is Insane

   Kyle and Elliotte begin with major coaching and front office changes in Edmonton, Vancouver, and Toronto before discussing Celebrini’s leadership role with Team Canada and Schaefer winning the Calder Trophy. They also touch on Philadelphia’s locker cleanout day. The episode closes with playoff breakdowns from Canadiens–Sabres, Golden Knights–Ducks, and Avalanche–Wild.

3. 

   13 May 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

   Buffalo Benson’s First Beer

   Kyle and Elliotte begin with Edmonton’s coaching uncertainty and Vancouver’s evolving front office structure before discussing Toronto’s new leadership group meeting with players. They also touch on Charlie Coyle’s extension and break down multiple playoff series across the league. The episode closes with Macklin Celebrini being named Team Canada captain and an interview with Jakub Dobes.

4. 

   11 May 2026 · 1 hr 21 min

   Sweep Sweep

   Kyle and Elliotte open with Montreal taking control of its series against Buffalo before discussing Golden Knights–Ducks and Elliotte’s thoughts on the ongoing Mitch Marner conversation. They also revisit Avalanche–Wild, react to Carolina sweeping Philadelphia, and discuss Vancouver’s front office search and the Sedins’ future roles.

5. 

   8 May 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

   First Time? No. Not Our First Time.

   Kyle and Elliotte open with Hurricanes–Flyers before discussing Toronto’s front office direction and the latest updates in Vancouver and Nashville. They also answer listener questions in the Thoughtline and recap Sabres–Canadiens and Ducks–Golden Knights. The episode closes with an interview featuring Shane and Josh Doan.

6. 

   4 May 2026 · 26 min

   A Conversation with Chayka and Sundin

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

7. 

   4 May 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

   Stank Friedman.

   Kyle and Elliotte open with Montreal advancing past Tampa Bay and preview their next matchup with Buffalo, before breaking down Colorado–Minnesota and Edmonton’s playoff exit. They also cover Boston’s outlook, Utah’s direction, Toronto’s new front office hires, and Vancouver’s ongoing search. The episode closes with listener questions and recaps of Flyers–Hurricanes and Ducks–Golden Knights.

8. 

   1 May 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

   Upsets and Aftermaths

   Kyle and Elliotte react to Edmonton’s playoff exit and Minnesota eliminating Dallas before diving into league-wide updates on front office searches and Team Canada coaching news. They also answer listener questions in the Thought Line. The episode closes with breakdowns of Canadiens–Lightning and Flyers–Penguins.

9. 

   29 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

   Staving Season

   Kyle and Elliotte begin with a tribute to John Garrett before breaking down Tuesday’s playoff action. They also discuss the Leafs’ GM search, Vancouver’s front office update, and Ottawa’s locker clean-out day. The episode closes with more series breakdowns and a Final Thought on Kade O’Rourke’s exceptional status decision.

10. 

    27 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

    Good Goal. Questionable Process.

    Kyle and Elliotte recap Sunday’s playoff action before discussing front office searches in Toronto, Nashville, and Vancouver. They also answer listener questions in the Thought Line. The episode closes with breakdowns of the remaining playoff series.