Episode notes
Kyle and Elliotte begin with Vegas sweeping Colorado to win the West before previewing a pivotal Game 4 between Montreal and Carolina. They also discuss Malkin re-signing with Pittsburgh, the Marlies’ playoff run, standout performances at the IIHF Worlds, and the Montreal Victoire winning the Walter Cup. The episode closes with Elliotte’s shoutouts.
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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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.
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25 May 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
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Kyle and Elliotte begin with Vegas taking full control of the Western Conference Final before discussing Nashville’s GM search and the latest speculation around Auston Matthews in Toronto. They also preview a pivotal Game 3 between Carolina and Montreal with the series tied 1–1. The episode closes with listener questions and an interview featuring Mike Matheson.
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22 May 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
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Kyle and Elliotte open with Montreal’s Game 1 win over Carolina before breaking down Game 1 of Golden Knights–Avalanche. They then discuss ongoing coaching vacancies and offseason direction for Buffalo and Anaheim. The episode closes with notes on Simon Nemec, Mario Ferraro, and Dan Vladar.
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20 May 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
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Kyle and Elliotte open with Vancouver parting ways with Adam Foote before discussing Vegas’ handling of Bruce Cassidy’s future and Sheldon Keefe staying on in New Jersey. They also touch on Columbus storylines involving Boone Jenner and Charlie Coyle. The episode wraps with a look ahead to the Conference Finals.
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8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 47 min
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