32 Thoughts: The Podcast
352 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1K ratingsHockey 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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The In-Season Stanley Cup
October 07, 2021 13:17 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBJeff and Elliotte have talked about doing the in-season Stanley Cup challenge for a couple of seasons but never had the time to coordinate it. But this season, they found the time and some friends to do it with! The guys are joined by David Amber and Caroline Cameron of Sportsnet in the first annual 32 Thoughts In-Season Stanley Cup challenge. The rules are simple. In the snake draft, each player drafts 8 NHL teams. The draft order is selected by our producer (3:30). There are two possible...
Robin Lehner Speaks Out
October 04, 2021 13:14 - 41 minutes - 38 MBOver the weekend Robin Lehner went to Twitter to address the Jack Eichel situation, how the Sabres handled his ankle injury, teams giving “benzodiazepines to employees when they travel and Ambien”, and the treatment of players in Philadelphia by Alan Vigneault. Jeff and Elliotte address Lehner’s tweets (00:01) and discuss how teams, the league and the NHLPA might handle the comments. They also touch on Elias Pettersson and Quinn Hughes (23:30) resigning with the Canucks, Travis Hamonic deci...
Darnell Nurse, Matthew Tkachuk & Andrew Mangiapane
October 01, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBDarnell Nurse (10:00) chats with Jeff and Elliotte about his new contract with the Oilers and the negotiation process, playing and living with Connor McDavid, and a book that helped him manage his emotions throughout the season. Matthew Tkachuk (21:30) joins the podcast to talk about the struggles his team had last season, managing emotions […]
A Proposal for the NHL’s Eichel Problem
September 27, 2021 17:47 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBThe news pods are back! Jeff and Elliotte kick off this episode by previewing the upcoming “All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs” docuseries on Amazon Prime (00:01) as they had the opportunity to screen it before its release on October 1st. They then discuss the ongoing Jack Eichel situation in Buffalo and wonder if the […]
Nathan MacKinnon, Drew Doughty & Steven Stamkos
September 22, 2021 21:34 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBNathan Mackinnon (15:00) addresses the Nikita Zadorov comments from the summer, the importance of Gabriel Landeskog to the Avalanche, the process in Colorado, how he overcomes the feeling of being hesitant on the ice, and he tells the guys about an interesting line he played against this summer (that we could potentially see at the […]
Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, Tyler Toffoli & Nick Suzuki
September 21, 2021 03:30 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAuston Matthews (11:20) talks about his eventful off-season, how he’s feeling after his wrist surgery, what he’s excited about most this season, and he reflects on last season. Mitch Marner (24:30) discusses how he plans on blocking out the noise, staying in touch with Auston Matthews throughout the summer, what he was best known for […]
Bill Daly, Marc-André Fleury & Jack Hughes
September 18, 2021 17:13 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBBill Daly joins Jeff and Elliotte (10:00) to talk about arena capacity, salary cap, Olympics, COVID-19 protocol, Evander Kane, the Chicago Blackhawks investigation, data-tracking pucks, gambling, and the Arizona Coyotes. Marc Andre-Fleury joins the podcast (26:45) to talk about his trade to Chicago, how this could potentially be his last season, most memorable moments from […]
Pierre-Luc Dubois, Mark Scheifele & Jason Dickinson
September 16, 2021 23:25 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBPierre-Luc Dubois chats with Jeff and Elliotte (7:20) about his skate-filled summer, focusing on his physical and mental health, watching different players around the league, and why he likes playing with Russian players. Mark Scheifele joins the podcast (27:00) to chat about his skates with Ryan O’Reilly and Adam Oates in Lucan, Ontario, how he […]
What’s In A Name? From the NWHL to the PHF
September 07, 2021 13:24 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThe National Women’s Hockey League (NWHL) is rebranding to become the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF). Tyler Tumminia, the commissioner of the PHF, joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about the rebrand, why they made the change, conversations with other leagues, why they took “women” out of the league name, how does a rebrand of a […]
Kot-CANE-emi
September 05, 2021 15:59 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBJesperi Kotkaniemi is a member of the Caroline Hurricanes. Jeff and Elliotte break down what went wrong between Kotkaniemi and Montreal Canadiens (00:01), why it’s challenging to find a quality centre in the NHL (Christian Dvorak traded to the Canadiens), what Carolina expects from Kotkaniemi, and if teams will view offer sheets differently going forward. […]
Summer Offer Sheet Special
August 29, 2021 04:13 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBThe Caroline Hurricanes strike back — two years later! On Saturday, the Canes tendered an offer sheet to restricted free agent Jesperi Kotkaniemi for one-year, $6.1-million. Jeff and Elliotte break down some of the details and possible thinking behind the offer sheet (1:30), discuss how Carolina decided to present the announcement publicly, contract extension talks […]
Braiden Epp: Ready For The Fight
August 06, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBEarlier this year, the former captain of the Prince George Spruce Kings turned referee was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. When 24-year-old Braiden Epp received the news, he quickly got involved in helping to find a cure for the disease. Braiden joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about some of the challenges he has faced since […]
Here’s 32 Thoughts
August 02, 2021 04:52 - 1 hour - 102 MBWhat a season! Jeff and Elliotte provide their thoughts on all 32 teams and what we might see from some GMs in the coming days/weeks. They also touch on the Evander Kane gambling allegations (00:00) and provide some context to the situation. Pacific: Ducks (6:00), Flames (9:00), Oilers (10:30), Kings (16:30), Sharks (19:10), Kraken (21:00), […]
Why Eichel Wants a Disc Replacement
July 31, 2021 06:10 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBDr. Chad Prusmack is a neurosurgeon based in Colorado who has provided Jack Eichel with a recommendation to correct a herniated disc in his neck by proceeding with artificial disc replacement surgery. Jeff and Elliotte chat with Dr. Prusmack about the procedure, the recovery and the risk associated with the surgery, and why this surgery […]
The Good and Bad of Draft Weekend
July 25, 2021 16:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBIt was almost a perfect week for the NHL. Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast (00:00) discussing how the first round of the draft ended, how surprised they were by Montreal picking Logan Mailloux, if this can be avoided in the future, and how Chicago decided to make their first-round selection. They also chat […]
Quick Expansion Chat
July 22, 2021 06:06 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBThe Seattle Kraken has chosen their roster. Jeff and Elliotte talk about the day leading up to the expansion draft, why the Kraken didn’t pick up Carey Price (4:00), if Mark Giordano will be on the 2021-22 Seattle Kraken roster, and some thoughts on the overall team. They also discuss Adam Larrson’s time in Edmonton […]
The Price is Right?
July 20, 2021 13:37 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe Seattle Kraken are going to have some fun this week. Jeff and Elliotte open up the podcast with a deep dive into what they have been hearing out of Montreal (00:00), Seattle’s potential interest in Carey Price, and the risks associated with picking up the Vezina winning goaltender. They also discuss the situation in […]
This is Luke Prokop’s podcast
July 19, 2021 17:05 - 30 minutes - 28 MBLuke Prokop, Calgary Hitmen defencemen and Nashville Predators prospect. Hi everyone. While the past year and a half has been crazy, it has also given me the chance to find my true self. I am no longer scared to hide who I am. Today I am proud to publicly tell everyone that I am gay. […]
Avalanche Prevention
July 16, 2021 07:10 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThe New Jersey Devils have acquired Ryan Graves from the Colorado Avalanche for Mikhail Maltsev and a second-round pick. Jeff and Elliotte break down the deal (00:00), what this means for Colorado and how New Jersey might approach their off-season with over $30 million in cap space (3:00). They also discuss the Gabriel Landeskog contract […]
Listen before everything changes!
July 13, 2021 19:31 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBWe lead the podcast off with some breaking news! The Minnesota Wild buy out the remaining four years of Zach Parise and Ryan Suter (00:00), the Canadiens agree to a three-year extension with head coach Dominique Ducharme (10:00), and Pekka Rinne calls it a career (11:00). Duncan Keith is officially an Edmonton Oiler. Jeff and […]
Lightning Strikes Twice
July 08, 2021 16:12 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBThe Tampa Bay Lightning are the 2020-21 Stanley Cup champions. Jeff and Elliotte discuss (00:00) the Conn Smythe winning performance of Andrei Vasilevskiy, the entertaining post-game press conference from Nikita Kucherov, the play of the Tampa defense, and why the team was more motivated than ever before. The guys also touch on what the Stanley […]
Back to Florida
July 06, 2021 08:23 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Montreal Canadiens find a way to extend the series. Jeff and Elliotte recap an exciting game 4 in Montreal (2:00), discuss the impact of Shea Weber throughout the game, wonder if there were more than 3500 fans in attendance at the Bell Centre and go over the lineup changes made by both coaches. They […]
Devin Buffalo: Inspiring Indigenous Youth
July 05, 2021 16:13 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBJeff and Elliotte are joined by former professional goaltender and the owner of Waniska Athletics, Devin Buffalo. Devin tells the guys about his path to Dartmouth College, playing junior hockey in Flin Flon, why it’s important to him to inspire the Indigenous youth of today, who he looked up to growing up, how visualization helped […]
Guelph Jammies
July 03, 2021 14:12 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThe Lightning continue to power through the Canadiens. Jeff and Elliotte recap game 3 of the Stanley Cup final (00:00), discuss the impact of Tyler Johnson and the impressive play of (injured) Nikita Kucherov, and explain how Conn Smythe voting works. Plus, they try to figure out where to get some Guelph Gryphons pajamas. They […]
Two Mistakes
July 01, 2021 14:12 - 41 minutes - 38 MBThe Canadiens outshoot the Lightning but don’t end up on top. Jeff and Elliotte break down game 2 (00:00), the play of the goaltenders, and how each goal had an interesting path to the back of the net. They also discuss the upcoming hire of Andre Tourigny as the new head coach in Arizona (16:20), where […]
Patiocast
June 29, 2021 12:29 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBElliotte is on a patio and the Stanley Cup final is underway! The guys recap game 1 (00:00) and detail how the Lightning attacked the Canadiens. They also discuss the state of the union address by Gary Bettman and Bill Daly highlighting the sexual assault allegations within the Blackhawks organization in 2010 (9:00) and where […]
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup Final
June 27, 2021 06:40 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBA former Chicago Blackhawks player is suing the organization alleging sexual assault during the 2009-10 season. Jeff and Elliotte give their thoughts on the situation (00:00) and try to provide more details from what they have gathered. They also preview the Stanley Cup final between the Canadiens and the Lightning (6:30), wonder how the Islanders […]
Olé, Olé, Olé, Olé!!!!
June 25, 2021 10:49 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBSaint-Jean-Baptiste Day, held annually on June 24, is the feast day of St John the Baptist… but today it was also the Montreal Canadiens day to break the fast and feast on the Golden Knights! Jeff and Elliotte discuss Montreal’s big win tonight (1:00) and also speculate about what this could mean for Vegas making moves for next […]
Endangered Zebras
June 22, 2021 02:40 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBIn a hotly contested Stanley Cup Playoffs series, officiating has taken centre stage as Jeff and Elliotte tackle controversial calls – or lack of calls – and tackle the question of what more can be done (6:24). But first, a surprise announcement and celebration spurs talk of hockey-inspired baby names (0:13). The guys then discuss […]
Coming Next Season: The 32 Thoughts Arm Wrestling Challenge
June 18, 2021 17:39 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBSubconjunctival hemorrhage occurs when a blood vessel breaks just underneath the surface of your eye. David Amber kicks off the podcast by telling Jeff and Elliotte the story of how a blood vessel broke in one of his eyes during his university days. The guys then chat about Carolina signing Rod Brind’Amour to a three-year […]
Islanders Mix Playoff Intensity With Identity
June 15, 2021 13:04 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is underway! Jeff and Elliotte recap the Islanders-Lightning match-up (9:00) and the Canadiens-Golden Knights series (0:10) to kick off the podcast. They also discuss players who have been given permission to talk to other teams like Dougie Hamilton (19:30), the New York Rangers hiring Gerard Gallant as […]
The Final Four
June 11, 2021 16:51 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThe stage is set as Montreal, Tampa Bay, Las Vegas, and the New York Islanders battle it out for the Stanley Cup. Jeff and Elliotte recap the Golden Knights-Avalanche series (00:10), credit Peter DeBoer for the confidence he had in his team after going down two games, and wonder if he gets enough credit for […]
Scott O’Neil: CEO of the New Jersey Devils & Philadelphia 76ers
June 09, 2021 16:39 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBScott O’Neil has held a number of executive positions in North American sports. He joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about his new book “Be Where Your Feet Are”, finding stillness in your life, preparing for success as well as failure, the process with the 76ers, how his team is building out initiatives that better […]
Snake Eyes for the Avalanche
June 07, 2021 11:22 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBQuick carcast to start the week! Jeff and Elliotte recap a pair of divisional match-ups (Avalanche-Golden Knights 2:30 & Jets-Habs 7:30) to kick off the podcast, discuss the gold medal victory by Gerard Gallant and Team Canada at the world hockey championship (19:00), the return of Stanley Cup playoff games on both sides of the […]
Scheifele Suspension
June 04, 2021 08:26 - 1 hour - 71 MBMark Scheifele has been suspended four games for his hit on Jake Evans in game 1 of the Canadiens-Jets series. Jeff and Elliotte break down the wide variety of opinions (00:01) they’ve heard the last 24-hours from around the hockey world regarding the hit, what was said in the phone hearing, and if some players […]
So You Think You’re Stressed … Here’s Steve Dangle!
May 31, 2021 09:49 - 1 hour - 64 MBThe Montreal Canadiens force a game 7 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Jeff and Elliotte discuss (25:00) the excitement around the game, fans in the stands in Montreal, and which team has the most to lose. Plus, they are joined by Steve Dangle (42:00) to talk about his frustrations, who he thinks is underperforming, and […]
31 Lies
May 28, 2021 15:24 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBBack by popular demand, it’s the carcast with Jeff riding shotgun! The guys break down game 5 Leafs-Habs and what we could expect as the series heads back to Montreal where we’ll see fans in the stands (3:00). They also wonder if Pittsburgh (10:20) and Florida (24:30) will make any changes this off-season (10:20), preview […]
A Stunning Sunday
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBA pair of recent Stanley Cup winners have been eliminated from the playoffs. Jeff and Elliotte break down what went wrong for Washington (6:40) and St. Louis (16:31) and list off some of their top priorities as they go into the off-season. They also discuss the return of Nikolaj Ehlers (0:00) and the Jets going […]
Post-Game Carcast
May 21, 2021 13:25 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBA late night of hockey means Elliotte joins us from the road. The guys discuss the scary incident that sent John Tavares to the hospital, the events that followed, and the type of response we might see from Toronto in game 2 on Saturday night. They also chat about the return of John Davidson to […]
Paul Stastny and Six More, Please
May 17, 2021 16:52 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBPaul Stastny recently played his 1000th career NHL game. He joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about (37:30) the milestone, his Hall of Fame father, the evolution of Nikolaj Ehlers, being coached by Paul Maurice, and how to slow down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The guys also recap the first couple days of the […]
Sam the Florida Man
May 14, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBSam Bennett has 15 points in 10 games with the Florida Panthers. He joins Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast (37:00) to talk about the trade that sent him to Florida, when he felt like his role was diminishing with the Flames, why he’s playing so well with the Panthers, the worldly skills of Alexander […]
Shane Wright: U18 World Champ
May 12, 2021 12:46 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBAfter winning a gold medal at the U18 World Championships with Team Canada, Shane Wright joins Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast to talk about his experience at the tournament, battling through a few minor illnesses during the tourney and what it means to represent Canada. They also chat about his favourite NHL team, players […]
The Muller Report
May 10, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBKirk Muller played in the NHL for 19 seasons and has been behind the bench since 2011. He joins Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast (42:00) to talk about Montreal’s impressive play in the bubble last season, how to find success as a player in a market like Montreal, his thoughts on Nick Suzuki and […]
Backes to the Future
May 07, 2021 16:44 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBDavid Backes has played for 3 teams (St. Louis, Boston and Anaheim) during his 15-year NHL career. He joined Jeff and Elliotte on the podcast (52:30) to talk about the celebration that took place on Wednesday night in St. Louis, what it was like to learn from veterans like Bill Guerin, Dallas Drake, Doug Weight […]
Bob Hartley: A KHL Champion
May 05, 2021 15:27 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBHe has won a championship in the NHL, AHL, NLA, QMJHL, and now the KHL. Avangard Omsk head coach, Bob Hartley, joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about winning the Gagarin Cup, how Ilya Kovalchuk has changed since their days together in Atlanta, memories from his time with the Thrashers, if Kovalchuk wants to return […]
The Brind’Amour Flex
May 03, 2021 14:28 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBRod Brind’Amour is stepping up for his staff in Carolina. Jeff and Elliotte break down (00:10) the contract talks between Canes brass and their head coach, Brind’Amour’s request to see his staff taken care of before he signs his contract and what the market might look like if Brind’Amour was available. They also discuss the […]
Nashville’s Roman Empire
April 30, 2021 16:31 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBRoman Josi of the Nashville Predators joins the podcast for episode #200! He chats with Jeff and Elliotte (53:00) about the conversations amongst his teammates leading up to the trade deadline, what it’s like playing in front of Pekka Rinne, how meditation has helped him on and off the ice, and what he took away […]
A First-Class Gesture
April 26, 2021 16:21 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBPlayers from the Toronto Maple Leafs recently extended a helping hand to their AHL teammates. Jeff and Elliotte discuss Jason Spezza’s leadership in wanting to financially help his Marlies teammates and if we could see him in a managerial role in Toronto a few years from now. They also chat about the playoff race in […]
If You Give Us The Runway
April 19, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 74 MBThe Vancouver Canucks played their first game in almost a month. Jeff and Elliotte discuss (00:00) what the victory against the Maple Leafs might mean for the team, the leadership of Bo Horvat, what was said in the locker room during the 2nd intermission, and the impressive play of Braden Holtby. Debra Berman, National Stylist […]
Trade Deadline Wrap Up
April 13, 2021 15:39 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBThe NHL Trade Deadline ended with a splash. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the trade between the Red Wings and Capitals (00:00), how it was structured, and why certain players (and picks) were in the mix. They also recap — Taylor Hall to Boston (17:30), the Pens picking up Jeff Carter (28:30), all the action from […]