Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 32 Thoughts: The Podcast with Jeff Marek and NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman is a weekly deep dive into the biggest news and interviews from the hockey world.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 24 days 7 hours 13 minutes
Live From Victoria, It’s 32 Thoughts!
This edition of 32 Thoughts was recorded in front of a live audience in Victoria, BC as part of our Hockey Day in Canada celebrations. Jeff and Elliotte ran through a number of news and notes, including the latest with Jake Guentzel and the Pittsburgh Penguins, where the goalie trade market stands, and what the Leafs will focus on ahead of the trade deadline. Jeff and Elliotte are also joined by three guests; Brian Burke, Kevin Bieksa, and James Patrick.
Should They Buy or Sell?
On this edition of the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Jeff and Elliotte ponder whether the Toronto Maple Leafs should really be buyers at this year's trade deadline. They dive into Jacob Markstrom's potential trade availability, discuss the future of Jake Guentzel and the Pittsburgh Penguins, and key in on Drew Doughty's activity on X/Twitter. Plus, is former Canuck Cody Hodgson planning a come back to pro hockey?
Will Elvis Leave the Building?
On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte talk about Elvis Merzlikins' future in Columbus, expand on the status of Corey Perry and deep dive into the Cutter Gauthier trade. They key in on the Florida Panthers and the attractive market that franchise has created for itself and discuss a couple of winning Canadian franchises in the Winnipeg Jets and Vancouver Canucks...
America, We Love You
Jeff and Elliotte focus on the American NHL teams to start off this edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast. They talk about Max Pacioretty's return with the Capitals and Brandt Clarke's call up to the Kings. They dive into the Brendan Smith hit on Connor Bedard and the Vegas Golden Knights finally snapping their losing streak. The guys also have more details on the William Nylander contract extension and discuss the Ottawa Senators being open for business.
There's a Deal There for Nylander
On this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte praise Sidney Crosby for an outstanding play on Thursday night and for his ability to remain an ageless wonder in the NHL before getting into some notable hits and how they believe the NHL could handle them. They also dive into the discourse around the Ottawa Senators, why Andrei Kuzmenko continues to be benched by Rick Tocchet in Vancouver, and the latest details surrounding William Nylander's pending extension with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Sleepless in Seattle for the Winter Classic
Jeff and Elliotte are live from the 2024 Winter Classic in Seattle, Washington! They dive into the Ottawa Senators announcing the hires of Steve Staios, Dave Poulin, and Ryan Bowness. The guys also lay out the latest developments on a hot goalie market and Jeff and Elliotte spend a few minutes talking about the World Juniors. Next, sit downs with Ron Francis, Jack Eichel, Kelly McCrimmon, and Bruce Cassidy for some exclusive one on one interviews ahead of Monday's outdoor game.
The Top Headlines Coming Out of the Holiday Freeze
Jeff and Elliotte run through a number of NHL headlines coming out of the holiday freeze, including the latest with Antti Raanta, Juraj Slafkovsky, and the goalie issues in New Jersey. They dig into the latest Elias Pettersson rumours and talk about Ethan Bear officially signing with the Washington Capitals. Elliotte also mentions some upcoming free agents to keep an eye on that may sign in the next couple weeks...
Is Lindy Ruff on the Hot Seat?
Why would Lindy Ruff be on the hot seat? Jeff and Elliotte discuss why they believe it's too early to make a coaching change in New Jersey despite the team's regression this season. They tour the top headlines from the NHL on Thursday evening and throw out some of their favourite Hart Trophy candidates and Elliotte expands on the candidate list for the Ottawa Senators Head Coaching position.
A Goaltending Roller Coaster
On this edition of 32 Thoughts: The Podcast Jeff and Elliotte dive into the red hot goalie trade market as a number of teams are looking to solidify between the pipes before the Christmas trade freeze. The guys talk about Jordan Kyrou and the St. Louis Blues who are feeling the new coach bump. Plus, there's an NHL-Olympic meeting happening soon to talk about Milano Cortina 2026. Will the arena be ready in time?
Craig Berube Hit His Expiry Date
Jeff and Elliotte talk about the St. Louis Blues letting go of Head Coach Craig Berube and the reception that Jordan Kyrou received from Blues fans on Thursday. They dove into Roberto Luongo's Ring of Honour night in Vancouver and his storied time with the Canucks. They also talked about the Minnesota Wild and Chris O'Hearn parting ways and pieced together the information they have so far...