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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.

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin with Matvei Michkov and the Philadelphia Flyers. The guys discuss Edmonton’s win and whether Connor McDavid deserved an extra point (18:43), before revisiting Connor Hellebuyc... more

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by unpacking the Devils' decision to sit Connor Hellebuyck in his return game to Winnipeg. Then, the fellas delve into the Chicago Blackhawks reportedly opening up their picks... more

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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by looking back at the epic Winnipeg Jets comeback over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. Elliotte reflects on Chicago's tough season and how hard it is to come out of ... more

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Just before his Hockey Hall of Fame induction, Brian Burke and his son Patrick look back on his career. They cover the Sedin draft-day gamble, his biggest trades, his mentors, life in a hockey family, and his community work. They also talk about his ... more

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Recent Guests

Wendel Clark
Former Toronto Maple Leafs captain and NHL player
Toronto Maple Leafs
Episode: Did Someone Say November 1st?
Brian Burke
Hockey executive and Hockey Hall of Fame builder inductee
Episode: Brian Burke: A Hall of Fame Conversation
Patrick Burke
NHL Department of Player Safety executive and LGBTQ+ hockey advocate
National Hockey League
Episode: Brian Burke: A Hall of Fame Conversation
Martin St. Louis
Montreal Canadiens head coach and former NHL player
Montreal Canadiens
Episode: A Conversation With Martin St. Louis and Andrew Ladd
Andrew Ladd
Former NHL player, Winnipeg Jet and BC Hockey Hall of Fame member
Episode: A Conversation With Martin St. Louis and Andrew Ladd
Kevin Cheveldayoff
General manager of the Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets
Episode: Hellebuyck Trade Insights With Kevin Cheveldayoff
Luke Gazdic
Former NHL player and hockey broadcaster
Sportsnet
Episode: The In Season Cup
David Amber
Hockey broadcaster and Canadian NHL franchise supporter
Sportsnet
Episode: The In Season Cup
Zach Werenski
NHL defenseman, Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus Blue Jackets
Episode: Deadlines Spur Action

Hosts

Elliotte Friedman
NHL insider and hockey journalist
Kyle Bukauskas
Hockey broadcaster and journalist

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 11k ratings
  • The gold standard for league-wide hockey podcasts.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Juanthebaker
    19 days ago
  • Great pod!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    B3tt3rMan
    23 days ago
  • Great pod

    I listen to this before bed and it’s very interesting and captivating easy to listen to.good job.gooo oilers.thank you for loving the Vikings

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Canada to wc finals
    Canada2 months ago
  • Best hockey podcast

    I look forward to every podcast during my drive to work. It is my favorite hockey podcast which use to be spittin chiclets. Elliot, Kyle and dom always bring it. I hope to see them in an airport one day to talk hockey!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay in Wisconsin
    United States2 months ago
  • Day change

    I vote for Monday Thursday

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ken likes port
    Canada2 months ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' hockey knowledge, reporting and insight into NHL news.
The informal banter and recurring personal anecdotes are part of the appeal for some listeners, but not for everyone.
Many describe the conversations as engaging, easy to listen to and a regular part of their routines.
A few reviews criticize episode length and editing, saying hockey discussion can feel diluted or transitions can be rough.
Some listeners miss former co-host Jeff Marek and feel the chemistry or hosting balance has changed.

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The New Cap Era
Q: If a player and team mutually agree to terminate their contract, can they simply re-sign a new contract with each other after the contract is terminated?
Friedman describes a prior case in which Calgary bought out Michael Stone and later re-signed him to a lower-value contract. He says the NHL would likely challenge a termination followed by a new deal, especially when signing bonuses are involved.
The New Cap Era
Q: How does a player qualify or lose qualification for being a third goalie, and what kinds of other special rules apply to that position?
The new emergency-goalie rules require a player to have no regular-season or playoff games on a standard contract, fewer than 80 professional games, and no professional play in the previous three seasons. Hellebuyck would not qualify, though a team can carry three regular goalies.
Protection, Expansion & Change
Q: Has there ever been a time in the league's history where there have been three or more active captains of teams that are all from the same hometown?
The hosts recall several examples, including three captains from the Toronto area in 2013–14: Mark Giordano, John Tavares and Jason Spezza. They also discuss examples involving Ottawa and Montreal.
Protection, Expansion & Change
Q: If a player is sent down on a paper transaction and loses a day of NHL salary, why would the player agree to it?
Friedman explains that players generally cannot refuse a demotion when it is permitted by their contract and they are not protected by a no-move clause. The transaction can save a team salary-cap space, but the NHL now requires players to report to the minor-league team rather than remain with the NHL club.
Don't Tuck Your Shirt In
Q: When is an NHL player obligated to pay an agent, and is the fee deducted directly from the player's paycheck?
Payment arrangements vary by player and agent, and fees are not deducted automatically from paychecks. The typical negotiated-salary fee is three percent, paid according to an agreed schedule; disputes can be handled by the players' association.

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Weekly conversations about NHL news, trades, contracts, team-building and player performance, led by hockey insiders Elliotte Friedman and Kyle Bukauskas. The format combines league-wide analysis and breaking-news context with interviews featuring players, coaches, executives and other figures from professional hockey. Listener questions and recurring segments add detail on rules, roster decisions and hockey history, while personal anecdotes and occasional music bring a more informal tone.

The coverage is especially useful for fans who want context behind transactions and league decisions, not just game recaps. Interviews give prominent hockey figures room to discuss leadership, development and career choices, while the hosts connect those... more

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3. Patrick Burke
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5. Andrew Ladd
6. Kevin Cheveldayoff
7. Luke Gazdic
8. David Amber

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