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 and Sidney Crosby face off for the 100th time (18:30). They break down the tightening playoff races in both the Eastern (28:30) and Western Conferences (46:30), and provide an update on Nashville’s ongoing GM search (52:30). The guys also touch on key decisions looming for the Vancouver Canucks at season’s end (1:00:00), Scott Oake’s final After Hours appearance in San Jose alongside his son and Ryan Reaves (1:04:00), and Michael Hage’s decision to return to Michigan (1:07:00). The Final Thought focuses on the WHL allowing air travel and upcoming schedule changes (1:12:00)

Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:20:43)

In the final segment Elliotte has a sit down interview with Matthew Schaefer and Mathew Barzal of the Islanders (1:50:53).

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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 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, while the Utah Mammoth also clinch a postseason berth (12:00). They discuss Cole Caufield reaching the 50-goal mark (17:00), the Islanders picking up their first win under Peter DeBoer (29:00) and the tightening Eastern Conference race, including Buffalo finally ending their playoff drought (38:00). The guys also look ahead to a physical Dallas–Minnesota first-round matchup (45:30), break down the Western Conference race (48:00), and touch on the future of Alex Ovechkin (51:00). They also cover the Maple Leafs hiring a firm to assist in their GM search (57:00), the Devils parting ways with Tom Fitzgerald (1:00:30), evolving conversations around data-driven front offices (1:04:00), and Ron Francis stepping down in Seattle (1:19:00). The Final Thought focuses on the USHL adopting a standard player development agreement (1:28:30)

Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:34:32)

In the final segment Kyle Bukauskas talks to recently retired 13 year NHL veteran Ryan Johansen (2:10:21).

This week we highlight Vancouver's pop-psych band Groove Saloon and their track Look At Me. Check their music out here.

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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 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 on Philadelphia picking up a win on dollar soft-serve night with Porter Martone continuing to impress, while also noting the Flyers’ tough tiebreaker situation as the Eastern Conference playoff race tightens (23:00). The guys also discuss Tim Stützle’s underrated consistency (30:30), Detroit slipping and needing answers (32:30), and the Western Conference race heating up (40:20). They get into why the timing may not work between Toronto and Doug Armstrong (42:30), Kyle battling sleep in L.A. (45:00), and the Avalanche hosting an advanced stats event that Elliotte believes the league needs more of (47:00). The episode also covers growing interest in the Leafs’ GM role (57:00), Florida taking heat around the league (1:02:32), and a potential shift in CHL exceptional status for American players (1:04:53). The Final Thought honors broadcasting legends Vic Rauter and Scott Oake as they announce their retirements (1:10:01)

Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:17:44)

In the final segment Elliotte sits down for a one on one interview with Anze Kopitar of the LA Kings (1:39:04)

Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.

Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.

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

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates