In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by reacting to an electric Game 1 victory by the Edmonton Oilers over the Vegas Golden Knights. They also touch on the Carolina-Washington game (9:25). Afterwards, the hosts delve into the Sam Bennett-Anthony Stolarz elbow incident (15:14) and Game 1 of the Leafs-Panthers series (24:07). The Final Thought focuses on the remaining Round 2 series that has not started yet: Jets vs. Stars (28:15).

In the back half of the podcast, Kyle and Elliotte revisit the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery broadcast (33:14). They discuss how winning the lottery now alters the Islanders' plans for their vacant GM position (37:29). Kyle and Elliotte talk about the Buffalo Sabres adding to their mix (40:38) and discuss General Manager Chris MacFarland extending a vote of confidence to Jared Bednar as head coach of Colorado (43:01). They move on to the LA Kings, where Rob Blake will not return (45:51) and wrap up the podcast with Ottawa, as Ryan Bowness and the Senators part ways (51:26).

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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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by delving into that crazy Game 7 between the Winnipeg Jets and St Louis Blues. They also deep dive the other Game 7 from the weekend between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche (14:38). Elliotte looks ahead to Nathan MacKinnon's long summer of courting Crosby to the Avalanche (18:04). Kyle and Elliotte touch on Jared Bednar's future with the Avs (27:56) and talk about the Bednar look-a-like (31:08). The fellas look ahead to three of the four second round matchups beginning with Florida vs. Toronto (31:54) and Washington-Carolina (37:49) before they hit Vegas-Edmonton in the Final Thought (41:41).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (45:25).

In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte review the latest news and notes from around the NHL. First, Elliotte adds to the Mike Sullivan hire by the New York Rangers (1:00:37). Kyle asks Elliotte about what's next for the LA Kings after falling to the Oilers for the fourth straight year (1:04:28). Elliotte provides an update on Joel Quenneville and the Anaheim Ducks situation (1:10:04) and on Adam Foote being a candidate for the Canucks vacant head coaching position (1:11:10). The fellas talk about Kirill Kaprizov potentially becoming the highest paid player in the league (1:12:57) before touching on Matt Coronato's extension with the Flames (1:15:33). Finally, they touch on Brady Tkachuk's comments during his year-end presser (1:18:11).

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

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Justin Cuthbert, Kyle Bukauskas, and Elliotte Friedman break down the four series that were played on Thursday night:

Senators-Leafs (1:00)
Kings-Oilers (18:48)
Wild-Golden Knights (29:30)
Stars-Avalanche (35:57)

The Final Thought focuses on what's ahead for Game 6 between the Jets and Blues on Friday (40:03).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your voicemail and email submissions via the Thought Line (48:45).

In the last segment, Kyle and Elliotte run a post mortem on the Monteal Canadiens (1:04:40), the Tampa Bay Lightning (1:11:50), and the New Jersey Devils (1:16:33). Elliotte unpacks Mike Sullivan reportedly landing with the New York Rangers (1:22:00), before he touches on a few other eligible coaching candidates looking for work (1:25:17). Kyle and Elliotte wrap the podcast talking about the difference in finalists for the Ted Lindsay and Hart Trophy Awards (1:29:47).

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