32 Thoughts: The Podcast

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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.

  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    One More to Go

    In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an eventful semifinal round from Milano Cortina. They open with reflections from Canada-Finland before getting into that 2-2 goal that could have been called for goaltender interference (11:00). They debate who to take out of the lineup of Crosby returns to the lineup (15:00). The fellas then look forward to Canada-USA on Sunday and its various roster machinations and storylines (27:00). They touch briefly on the bronze medal matchup between the Slovaks and Finns (41:30) before unpacking the women's gold medal final (43:12). The Final Thought again focuses on all the fans who have reached out while the fellas have been at the Olympics (57:42).

    In the final segment, Dominic asks Kyle and Elliotte to debrief their experience at the controversial Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena (1:05:02).

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    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    21 February 2026, 2:18 am
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Puck. Don't. Lie.

    On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman unpack an amazing quarter final day at Milano Cortina. Beginning with Canada squeezing out a dramatic win over Czechia. They delve into the controversial Czech go-ahead-goal that saw six Czechia players on the ice (9:30). They talk about Crosby's injury (19:00) and Binnington's heroics (25:00) They react to the Finn's dramatic come-from-behind win over the Swiss (28:30). Then the fellas unpack the nightcap between the USA and Sweden (35:00). They get into the criticisms towards Sweden Head Coach Sam Hallam (40:43). Elliotte and Kyle talk about the Slovak's routing Germany in the first matchup of the day, the impressive team-play of Slovakia, and the lack of depth from the Germans (46:00). The fellas share their displeasure with the Olympic OT format before sharing their predictions for the semifinal round (1:01:29). The Final Thought focuses on Paul Coffey's return to the Edmonton Oilers bench (1:04:47).

    Today we highlight Jahson Isaiah Paynter from Mississauga, Ontario and his track maple brown. Check out his music here.

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    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    19 February 2026, 2:54 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Post-Prelims Pod

    In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman put a wrap on the preliminary round of the men's Olympic hockey tournament. As always, they begin with Canada and their dominance, team dynamics, and strategic line combinations. They look forward to a potential rematch with Czechia in the quarterfinals (22:30). The fellas unpack the Americans' gameplay so far as they finally came alive against the Germans on Sunday (25:30). Elliotte talks about the importance of consistency to succeed in international hockey (34:00). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the craziness that ensued from the three-way-tie in Group B (40:00). They debate who Sweden should start in net for the quarterfinals (42:00), before talking about the Cinderella Slovaks (44:00). Kyle and Elliotte unpack Finland's play as they begin to heat up (50:00). Elliotte shows love for the Swiss and their heart after losing Kevin Fiala (55:00). The guys reveal their predictions for the play-in round and the quarterfinals (1:02:00). The Final Thought continues to focus on the listeners that Kyle and Elliotte would like to shoutout from Milan (1:06:00).

    Today we highlight Toronto/England's Ben Cook and his project GUV. Let Your Hands Go is a track off his new album Warmer Than Gold. Check out his music here.

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    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

    16 February 2026, 2:42 am
  • 48 minutes 58 seconds
    Canada v Czechia Post-Game Pod

    In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break-down everything they saw from Canada's opening game at Milan against Czechia. They get into an impressive debut for Macklin Celebrini (10:00) before delving into Czechia's struggles (13:00). They move their attention to the Americans who defeated Latvia (14:00). They talk about the intricacies of IIHF rules (19:00). The fellas also unpack Slovakia's impressive upset of the Finns (23:00) and the Swedes handling of the Italians (31:40). The Final Thought is a humourous look at Kyle's lack of air conditioning at the hotel (42:42).

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    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    13 February 2026, 1:49 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    Olympic Preview feat. Kevin Bieksa

    In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas, Elliotte Friedman, and Kevin Bieksa preview the 2026 men's Olympic hockey tournament. The fellas entertain with a few funny stories from their time in Milan pre-tournament and then delve into their analysis of Team Canada (19:44). Is there any advantage to the Canadians staying in a hotel rather than setting up shop in the village (21:30)? They talk about the Canadian line combinations (27:00). They debate over how the goaltending should be split in the prelims (32:50). They then shift their attention to the Americans, Swedes, Czechs, Finns, and Slovaks (36:40). The Final Thought focuses on their Canadian interactions while walking around Milan (55:00). 

    Today we highlight Calgary rapper The Blue and his song Remember You. Check out his music here.

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    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    11 February 2026, 12:49 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Buongiorno to the Olympic Break

    In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Elliotte Friedman unpacks a busy night around the NHL. He dives into Kings vs. Golden Knights and the new developments in the Panarin trade. He unpacks what it means now that everyone knows Seattle was willing to spend (10:25). Elliotte also explores teams going through different cycles like Buffalo and Columbus (13:15), He talks about some salty postgame moments from JT Miller and Leon Draisaitl (18:26), and the growing tension around supplementary discipline after a dangerous elbow to the head of Charlie McAvoy (22:46). Plus, Olympic roster shakeups for Team Canada (31:07), and how teams hitting rock bottom like Ottawa and Philly can still turn it around (36:44). The Final Thought focuses on potential 1st overall draft pick Gavin McKenna's recent legal trouble (40:22).

    Dominic and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (43:46). 

    Today we highlight Hamilton singer, rapper, and producer Flowzus and his song “All My Minutes,” featuring Charles Rojas. Check him out here.

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    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    6 February 2026, 9:31 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    A Convo With PK Subban and Jon Cooper

    In this edition of 32 Thoughts The Podcast, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman present two olympic themed interviews. First up, hear from ESPN Analyst P.K. Subban who has produced a feature that will air on CBC that focuses on the Canadian-American hockey rivalry. Afterwards, Canadian Head Coach Jon Cooper sits down with Friedge ahead of the men's ice hockey tournament (32:41).

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    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    4 February 2026, 7:40 pm
  • 2 hours 2 minutes
    A Key Change in Music City

    In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Barry Trotz stepping down in Nashville while remaining with the organization through the end of the season, and examine what comes next for the Predators’ front office. They dig into Robert Thomas trade-market chatter (29:00), Florida’s ability to maneuver its way into a potential Artemi Panarin deal, (30:30) teams checking in on Nazem Kadri (39:20), and why Ottawa could be poised to make a push if their goaltending holds up (44:50). The guys also discuss Buffalo’s reluctance to weaken its roster (46:40), Connor McDavid’s Players’ Tribune piece (49:40), the growing Matvei Michkov situation in Philadelphia (60:00), and the Stadium Series success in Tampa Bay, along with ideas to rethink the Winter Classic schedule (1:05:50). The Final Thought looks ahead as the fellas prepare to head to Milan for the Olympics (1:13:40).

    Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:20:54). 

    Today we highlight Southern Ontario musician Julianna Riolino and her song On A Bluebird's Wing. Check out her music here.

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    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    3 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    All Eyes on Panarin

    In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down a wild Thursday night around the NHL, highlighted by a stunning Hurricanes comeback in one of 15 games on the slate. They dive into Toronto’s rough stretch continuing in Seattle, why trade chatter around the Maple Leafs is heating up, and why major moves may wait until after the Olympic freeze (8:24). Elliotte unpacks the latest on Artemi Panarin trade rumours as he runs through each potential suitor (14:50), potential action between Detroit and Winnipeg (39:35), and updates on hot teams like the Islanders and Blue Jackets (40:59). The show wraps with Nashville drawing interest in Michael Bunting and Michael McCarron (49:21), plus a Final Thought from Tampa Bay ahead of the Stadium Series (54:34)

    Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:05:57). 

    Today we highlight Moroccan-Montréal pop-R&B artist Satya and her song Realness. Check out her music here.

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    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    30 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 41 minutes 17 seconds
    A Conversation With Josh Doan

    In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Josh Doan of the Buffalo Sabres sits down with Kyle and Elliotte for an exclusive interview.

    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    28 January 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    The Pens Were Written off and the Pens Are Writing Back

    In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman dig into a dominant 7–1 Senators win over Vegas, while also revisiting the Golden Knights’ strong performance against Toronto earlier in the weekend and Bruce Cassidy’s frustration following Sunday’s loss. They discuss Travis Green’s measured approach in Ottawa (10:00), the league’s growing concern over schedule-related wear and tear (14:30), and questions around who Bill Guerin may be trying to lure as Minnesota looks ahead (16:00). The fellas touch on hullabaloo around the Leafs this weekend (18:00). The guys highlight the Penguins’ impressive sweep of their western road trip and how surprising their place in the standings has become (21:00), while also touching on Artemi Panarin drawing interest from multiple teams (34:00) and why Utah is being flagged as a club to watch as the playoff push heats up (38:50). Elliotte shares  a note about the Flames taking a pause on things (41:42). He also mentions that there are more sellers this year that people care to admit (44:00). The Final Thought focuses on the Foligno Faceoff with the V Foundation, with the next matchup set for January 27 between the Blackhawks and Wild (46:48).

     Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (51:27). 

    Today we highlight Always On Your Side by Ryan Gaio, a singer-songwriter born and raised in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Check out his music here.

    Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.

    Email the podcast at [email protected] 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

    26 January 2026, 10:00 am
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