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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Where Do The Maple Leafs Go From Here?
August 13, 2020 02:41 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBJeff and Elliotte kick things off with a post-mortem on the Maple Leafs. What roster changes could be made? Are there trade talks around Mitch Marner? Will Frederik Andersen be extended? Is there room for Joe Thornton on the team and Bruce Boudreau behind the bench? They then share their thoughts on how to make […]
Ben Cooper
August 02, 2020 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBHe is the head coach of the Herning Blue Fox in Denmark, was the video coach for the gold-medal winning Canadian men’s team at the 2010 Vancouver Games and in the NHL with the Canucks and Panthers. Cooper joins Jeff and Elliotte to talk about his time with the Olympic team, what he learned from Mike […]
Pre-Playoff Beard Edition
July 30, 2020 21:04 - 2 hours - 133 MBJeff and Elliotte break down the John Chayka situation in Arizona and discuss Mike Babcock finding a new role in college hockey, their thoughts on the pre-season and the public’s reaction to the beard. Then they are joined by two guests. Bruce Boudreau talks about some of his favourite rinks growing up in Toronto, early […]
Building the NHL’s Bubbles
July 25, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBJeff and Elliotte start the show talking about how important Seattle is to the NHL, what makes the Kraken different from other expansion franchises and what a flat cap will mean for Season 1. Then Steve Mayer, the NHL’s Chief Content Officer, is back on the pod to discuss NHL bubbles. The three talk arena […]
The Best McDavid Yet?
July 22, 2020 18:31 - 2 hours - 118 MBJeff and Elliotte kick things off discussing a number of topics: the situation surrounding Taylor Hall and the Coyotes, questions ahead of teams arriving in Toronto and Edmonton, if the playoffs will give us the best version of Connor McDavid yet, Sean Day signing with the Lightning, Alex Kovalev coaching in the KHL and are joined […]
We’re Back!
July 16, 2020 13:34 - 1 hour - 98.4 MBJeff and Elliotte get back into their home studios for a marathon episode covering all sorts of topics after a couple of podcast-free weeks. They discuss the new NHL CBA, the negotiation process, what a flat cap will mean for teams across the league and recent COVID-19 comments by Jonathan Toews. Then they shift to […]
Draft Lottery Special
June 27, 2020 13:26 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBNo placeholders here. Jeff and Elliotte take it late into the night following the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery, breaking down what it means for the league that there is no winner yet and which teams are riding high or wishing for different results. Then, they are joined by three guests. Find out how happy L.A. […]
Rainbow Stripes
June 24, 2020 19:09 - 1 hour - 108 MBThe pod kicks off with Week 2 of listener-submitted Word Association for Elliotte, who also has an update on New Jersey’s coaching search. He and Jeff discuss the CHL lawsuit, if the culture within major junior hockey has improved and the financial implications of the case and COVID-19 for the league. Dan Paille joins the podcast […]
How To Best Set Up An NHL Bubble
June 18, 2020 15:15 - 2 hours - 115 MBZachary Binney, PhD is an epidemiologist and Assistant Professor of Quantitative Theory and Methods at Oxford College of Emory University. He joins Jeff and Elliotte to discuss what the NHL should look for when setting up bubbles, areas of concern, saliva test versus swab tests, when fans will return to sporting events and if leagues should change […]
Buffaloed
June 17, 2020 02:46 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBLess than a month after ownership publicly supported Jason Botterill, the Sabres GM is out. So are his assistants, the AHL coaches and more than half the club’s scouting staff. Jeff and Elliotte discuss what happened, why so many changes and where the team goes from here. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by GMC […]
“What It’s Like To Skate In Our Boots”
June 10, 2020 23:45 - 2 hours - 116 MBJeff and Elliotte kick things off with word association, take some #Ask31 questions and finish it off with a surprise. Then, they are joined by two guests. Cincinnati Cyclones assistant coach Jason Payne talks about his lengthy hockey journey, his thoughts on what can be done to see more diversity behind the bench, racism he experienced during […]
Jarome Iginla and Connor Brown
June 04, 2020 15:39 - 2 hours - 114 MBThe future Hall-of-Famer joins Jeff and Elliotte to discuss protests in the U.S. following the death of George Floyd, the types of conversations he and his wife are having with their kids, his experiences with injustice growing up, and his thoughts on NHL players using their voices to call out systemic racism. They also talk […]
“A Long Way To Go With Uncomfortable Conversations”
June 03, 2020 03:17 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB“This moment has to lead to action,” says Kim Davis, the NHL’s executive vice president for social impact, growth initiatives and legislative affairs. She joins Jeff and Elliotte for a wide-ranging discussion that couldn’t be more timely. They discuss player activism and the role of social media, what it means to leverage your privilege as an ally, how the […]
How The NHL Will Look On TV When Play Resumes
May 28, 2020 18:30 - 2 hours - 117 MBWord association kicks things off (there’s a theme) before Jeff and Elliotte address the backlash against Carolina’s Jordan Martinook and Tampa’s Alex Killorn, whose teams voted against the 24-team return-to-play format. Then they dive into some #Ask31 questions and are joined by three guests. Sherali Najak is a long-time Hockey Night in Canada producer and Kyle Bukauskas is an […]
BREAKING: Plans are in place. More details to come.
May 27, 2020 03:08 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBOn a news-heavy episode, Gary Bettman outlines plans for the Stanley Cup Playoffs and Draft Lottery, but things remain in flux. Jeff and Elliotte discuss. How does the U.S.-Canada border impact things? Will there be exhibition games? What about expanded rosters and timelines for more information from the league? Who wins the Art Ross Trophy? […]
Hockey In The USA
May 20, 2020 21:14 - 2 hours - 121 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss Matt Duchene’s comments about a return to play, potential playoff formats, possible hub cities, the draft, the lawsuit against the CHL, and play a little word association. Then they are joined by two guests. Nate Thompson talks about staying mentally strong and surrounding himself with people who support him, playing in Canada […]
The Future Of The AHL
May 13, 2020 23:48 - 2 hours - 143 MBJeff and Elliotte kick things off discussing something of a newsy week. Leagues are planning their return or beginning to trickle back, but where is the NHL in all of this? Free agency will happen at some point, and Canucks director of amateur scouting Judd Brackett might be the most sought-after name on the market. […]
Superstars, Heroics, Goalie Fights and More
May 06, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBJeff and Elliotte kick things off with the return of Word Association, discuss the latest on plans to get back on the ice and the draft, and Jaroslav Halak’s one-year extension with the Bruins. Then are joined by three guests. Brenden Dillon talks about the evolution of his career, playing alongside superstars like Joe Thornton and Alex Ovechkin and his involvement with the Hockey Education Reaching Out […]
Taking Justin Bieber To School
April 29, 2020 18:52 - 2 hours - 113 MBAfter overseeing a renaissance in Chicago, John McDonough is out as Blackhawks president, so who could take his place? Jeff and Elliotte discuss that, plans for the NHL’s return to play and more before getting to a trio of guests. Jake Muzzin talks about signing long-term in Toronto, being a veteran on a young Maple […]
Planning For The Future
April 22, 2020 19:20 - 2 hours - 120 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss a whole bunch of things, including the NHL Draft, the 2020-21 AHL season, the 2021 Memorial Cup, Kris Versteeg’s career, Dustin Byfuglien and a new hire by the Senators. Then they are joined by a trio of guests. Jason Spezza discusses how the Maple Leafs were playing when the season was […]
From The Blue Line To The Front Line
April 15, 2020 19:59 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBThe show begins with Jeff and Elliotte talking to Edmonton Oilers Assistant GM Keith Gretzky about the life of Colby Cave. Colby Cave Memorial Fund Then they are joined by Craig Donaldson. For three straight years, he led the Oshawa Generals in defencemen scoring, culminating in a Memorial Cup in 1990 alongside a 17-year-old Eric […]
Brooks Laich
April 13, 2020 13:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBThe former NHLer and current co-owner of Open Gym joins Jeff and Elliotte for a conversation about the importance of physical health during the pandemic. He also talks about his friendship with Alex Ovechkin and their battles during international tournaments, how his grandfather tried out for almost Maple Leafs and almost made it, his interesting connection to […]
Introducing Sports On Pause
April 11, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 5.12 MBListen to Sports On Pause at https://sprtsnt.ca/3e7nTAZ or search and subscribe in your podcatcher. COVID-19 is impacting the world unlike anything we’ve seen in 100 years, and sports has not escaped its effects. The newest podcast from Sportsnet features hosts Richard Deitsch and Donnovan Bennett in conversation with athletes and executives, health professionals and journalists […]
How The Red Wings Almost Had Sergei Fedorov And Pavel Bure
April 08, 2020 20:06 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBJeff and Elliotte talk about life at home during physical isolation, the potential of the NHL season resuming in low-population sites and what other leagues are proposing to get back in action. They’re also joined by a trio of guests. Oilers GM Ken Holland discusses planning for an off-season with the regular season and playoffs […]
High Performers… Off And On The Ice
April 01, 2020 16:28 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBHigh-performance psychologist and host of the podcast Finding Mastery, Michael Gervais, joins the show to discuss mental fitness and coping with these challenging times. Jeff and Elliotte also highlight hockey companies helping with the pandemic, what players are saying in their video meet ups and the best team to not win a cup in the 2010s. Presumptive […]
Hal Gill
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBThe former NHL defenceman turned broadcaster has played in over 1,000 NHL games and won a Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Gill joined Jeff and Elliotte (on March 11) to talk about his defensive style of play, being mentally strong, playing with Sidney Crosby, celebrating with Mario Lemieux after they won the Stanley Cup, […]
What NHL GMs Are Talking About
March 25, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss a recent conference call between the NHL’s GMs and what came of it. They also talk about players who might have gone home to Europe and the cancellations of the CHL playoffs and Memorial Cup. Plus, Caroline Cameron and Louie DeBrusk with the latest on their ukulele lessons and Peloton sessions. […]
Welcome To Our New World
March 18, 2020 14:57 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBJeff and Elliotte are at home, but they’re talking… and listening. The guys debut a new game (courtesy a fan) and then discuss escrow, a late-start season format, their favourite games and answer #ASK31 questions. Plus, ECHL commissioner Ryan Crelin on cancelling a season and how his league is trying to help its players. 31 Thoughts: […]
What Happened? What Now? What’s Next?
March 13, 2020 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBEvery major team sport has suspended play. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the craziest day of the professional careers, what it was like to be on the air as news was breaking and why this could be a good opportunity for the NHL to get creative — Elliotte has an idea. They also discuss Elliotte’s conversation with […]
Sudarshan “Sudsie” Maharaj
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBYou may not know his name, but you know his work and should know his story. Sudarshan Maharaj moved to Canada from Trinidad when he was six and fell in love with hockey. He became a goalie, eventually winning a national championship with York University and playing pro in Sweden. Maharaj spent eight seasons with […]
Mike Sullivan
March 05, 2020 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThe Pittsburgh Penguins’ head coach has seen a lot through his 12 seasons as a pro player and 14 more on coaching staffs in the AHL and NHL. For the past five he’s led a team with two of the greatest players in league history, winning two Stanley Cups and working with a roster regularly […]
Travis Green
March 02, 2020 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBThe Vancouver Canucks head coach was a first-round draft pick of the New York Islanders in 1989 and spent 14 seasons in the NHL with five teams. After his playing days he turned to coaching, rising through the ranks before being hired in 2017 as the bench boss in his home province. Travis Green joined […]
A Short History Of The EBUG
February 27, 2020 18:44 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBDavid Ayres beating the Maple Leafs is the story of the season so far and Elliotte takes listeners behind the scenes of Hockey Night in Canada as the saga unfolded. Jeff geeks out on the history of emergency backup goalies and the guys discuss the EBUG policy in general. They are also joined by Sarah Ayres, who […]
Rick Bowness
February 24, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBHe’s been behind an NHL bench for 35 seasons, including 29 consecutive. He also spent five more as a head coach in the AHL, including one while he was still a player. All that after nearly a decade as a pro on the ice. Rick Bowness has seen a lot in hockey. The 65-year-old joins […]
31 Teams. 31 Thoughts. 31 Trades?
February 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss the deals that have gone down, and all the deadlines deals that could go down… or not. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by GMC Sierra trucks, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca. Music Outro: Fade Awaays – She Don’t Know Why We also featured […]
Keith Yandle
February 17, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBKeith Yandle is a lover of Broadway shows and Reality TV. His ironman streak is impressive, but maybe not as impressive as his room-service streak. He’s got a serious work ethic, but doesn’t take his equipment as seriously as some teammates. And he’d love to get a real good state rivalry going. The Florida Panthers […]
It’s Good To Be A Pens Fan
February 13, 2020 15:02 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBJim Rutherford has done it again — one of the first in on deadline targets. Jeff and Elliotte break down the move for Jason Zucker and discuss what the trade means for Minnesota. They also talk about the conundrum in the Big Apple around goalies and how the Rangers move forward, Paul Maurice’s extension, the […]
Maple Leafs Make A Trade
February 06, 2020 07:24 - 1 hour - 101 MBJeff and Elliotte kick things off by breaking down the Maple Leafs’ late-night trade with the Los Angeles Kings. Then they discuss the NHL’s investigation into the Arizona Coyotes tampering with draft-eligible players, what’s next for Dustin Byfuglien and the Jets, and Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. They also talk about […]
Eddie Olczyk
February 03, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBHe played 1,031 NHL games over 16 years and coached for two more before being inducted in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame in 2012. He’s now an analyst for Chicago Blackhawks games and has occasionally called thoroughbred racing for NBC as well. But Eddie Olczyk’s story isn’t all sports, he’s also a family man […]
Hockey Day, St. Louis And The Blues
January 30, 2020 17:43 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss the Battle of Alberta and everything from All-Star Weekend in St. Louis, including tweaks they’d like to see. Then they make an easy segue into discussing the Blues as a strong candidate to repeat, what they need to add to get there and Alex Pietrangelo’s future. Then they are joined by […]
Brad Treliving
January 27, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBCalgary’s GM sits down with Elliotte to discuss all things Flames, including his handling of the Bill Peters situation, Matthew Tkachuk vs. Zack Kassian, what he likes about the team this season and assistant GM Chris Snow’s battle with ALS. This episode is produced and sound designed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek […]
Inside Connor McDavid’s rehab program
January 23, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBJeff and Elliotte kick things off with the Blackhawks. After 1,000 points, where does Pat Kane fit in the Hawks hierarchy and what will Chicago do following the All-Star break? Then they look around the league at Montreal’s future moves, the big plans in the Big Apple and more, and talk some stick tech. Then […]
Ahron Cohen
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBAhron Cohen is the President and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes. Elliotte caught up with the 35-year-old at the Ivey Sports Leadership Conference at Western University’s Ivey Business School in London, Ont. Their wide-ranging conversation includes Cohen’s story and offers an inside look at the Coyotes — where they are, where they’re going and how they’re building a culture […]
Elliotte Can Walk And Chew Gum At the Same Time
January 16, 2020 16:38 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBElliotte bounces between reporter and podcaster while he and Jeff break down what happened with Gerard Gallant and the Golden Knights, Ray Shero and the Devils, and the return of the Battle of Alberta. They also discuss goals (sort of) — namely Alex Ovechkin’s run at history, Pekka Rinne’s career first and Brad Marchand’s shootout […]
The Goal Heard Round The World
January 09, 2020 23:48 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBJeff and Elliotte are back for 2020. They discuss the coaching change in Nashville and what the Predators need to succeed, Connor McDavid’s potential goal of the year, Tampa Bay hitting its stride and what to expect from some high-profile teams as the trade deadline approaches. Then they are joined Theo Fleury to talk about […]
Dec. 19, 2019: The Taylor Hall Trade Trickle Down
December 19, 2019 15:56 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBWith Taylor Hall now in Arizona, Jeff and Elliotte talk about what the deal means for the Coyotes and Devils, but also the impact it could have on the Pacific Division and beyond as teams respond — or not. They also discuss the Nikita Kucherov being benched, The “Svech” goal becoming a regular occurrence, Thomas […]
Dec. 12, 2019: Definitely Not The Bored Of Governors Meetings
December 12, 2019 15:57 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss coaching changes in Dallas, San Jose and New Jersey, what’s changed in Calgary, news from the Board of Governors meetings, the hottest player in the NHL and much more. Plus, #Ask31. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by GMC Sierra trucks, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional […]
Dec. 5, 2019: Would You Walk Away From $13 Million?
December 05, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss the latest out of New Jersey, teams that might be in on Taylor Hall and which other Devils could be on the market. They also address needs in Arizona and Buffalo, how the Canadiens can capitalize on their schedule, the best team in the NHL and much more. Plus #Ask31. Chris Johnston […]
UPDATE: Bill Peters resigns
November 29, 2019 23:11 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBJeff’s in Toronto and Elliotte is in Buffalo, but the news never stops. They connect for a quick update on the Bill Peters resignation announced earlier today and what could be next for the NHL, NHLPA and hockey. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by GMC Sierra trucks, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC […]
Nov. 29, 2019: The End Of A Long Week
November 29, 2019 15:37 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss the Bill Peters situation, what the NHL can do to avoid these scenarios in the future and if the Flames will bounce back. Plus, the guys recap the Bruins locking up a couple key pieces, the Canadiens’ struggles and how the Jets have been able to stick around in the Central. […]