Episode notes
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.
32 Thoughts: The Podcast
by Sportsnet · English · Sport
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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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.
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6 May 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Luck, Leverage, and What Comes Next
Kyle and Elliotte react to Toronto winning the draft lottery, San Jose moving up, and Vancouver’s front office shift before revisiting the Leafs’ new leadership group. They also touch on league notes including potential pick movement and a Hedman extension, before recapping recent playoff action. The episode closes with a preview of Canadiens–Sabres.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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7 Jun 2026 · 57 min
Sin City Insanity
Kyle and Elliotte begin by reacting react to the Carolina erasing a four-goal deficit, only for Vegas to come away victorious in double overtime of Game 3. Then the guys discuss an intriguing candidate in the Toronto Maple Leafs' head coaching search, along with an update on names involved in the Los Angeles Kings coach hiring process. The Final focuses on the NHL Draft Combine back in Buffalo and listener questions in the Thought Line.
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5 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
To Challenge or Not to Challenge?
Kyle and Elliotte begin with Carolina’s stunning Game 2 comeback against Vegas before diving into Dylan Larkin’s trade request and major questions facing the Oilers. They also provide updates on the coaching searches in Edmonton, Los Angeles, and Toronto, along with news surrounding the sale of the Barrie Colts. The episode closes with reactions to the NHL Awards.
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3 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Category 5 Hockey
Kyle and Elliotte begin by breaking down an entertaining Game 1 between Carolina and Vegas before discussing Nashville hiring Chris MacFarland as GM. They also cover Gary Bettman’s future, the NHL’s new All-Star format, Bruce Cassidy’s situation, and the coaching searches in Toronto and Los Angeles. The Final Thought focuses on Manny Malhotra’s hiring in Vancouver and listener questions in the Thought Line.
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29 May 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
The Perfect Storm Hit Montreal
Kyle and Elliotte open with a tribute to Claude Lemieux before discussing Carolina taking control of the Eastern Conference Final against Montreal. They also touch on a new NHL trade memo, the upcoming Draft Combine, coaching updates in Vancouver and Toronto, and the increasingly public Bruce Cassidy situation in Vegas.
