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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Nov. 25, 2019: Ron Francis
November 25, 2019 15:43 - 29 minutes - 27 MBJeff and Elliotte talk with the GM of Seattle’s NHL franchise about his role in the organization, embracing the city’s hockey history, the tech community’s involvement in building the arena, mock drafts, analytics, working with Jerry Bruckheimer and hiring a coach. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by GMC Sierra trucks, complete with the World’s-First Six-function […]
Nov. 21, 2019: Supernova In The Centre Of The Hockey Universe
November 21, 2019 17:06 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBMike Babcock is out and Sheldon Keefe is in for the Maple Leafs. Jeff and Elliotte are joined by former Toronto president and GM Brian Burke to talk about how the day played out, the good side of Babcock, how hard it is to win in Toronto and more. But it’s not all about the […]
Nov. 14, 2019: The Curious Case Of Ilya Kovalchuk
November 14, 2019 15:07 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss the situation in L.A. between the Kings and Kovalchuk, the best on-the-fly rebuild in the NHL, high-scoring defencemen, the back-up goalie situation in Toronto and much more. They are also joined by Golden Knights winger Mark Stone who talks about reading the game, playing in Vegas, winning the Selke (or not) […]
Nov. 12, 2019: Teemu Selanne
November 12, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThe Hockey Hall of Famer joins Jeff and Elliotte to reflect on his 21 seasons in the NHL, including: his love for Winnipeg, his rookie goal-scoring record, joining forces with Paul Kariya in Colorado, winning the Stanley Cup how agent Don Baizley was so important to his career and much more. Selanne has also written […]
Nov. 7, 2019: When Is A Goal A Goal?
November 07, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 74.4 MBJeff and Elliotte look at a couple of recent disputed goals: Radek Faska scoring with a broken stick and Charlie Coyle having a marker overturned an off-side challenge. They also discuss Zdeno Chara getting to 1,500 games and the respect Habs fans showed him, Boston’s top-heavy offence, the latest on Dustin Byfuglien and L.A. winger […]
Oct. 31, 2019: Wheels Up! The Latest On The Jets.
October 31, 2019 13:31 - 1 hour - 92 MBThe news out of Winnipeg is… well, turbulent (sorry). Jeff and Elliotte dive into the work coach Paul Maurice is doing, how Patrik Laine has adapted his game and what the latest Dustin Byfuglien report means for the team. They also look around the NHL and discuss one beauty but potentially illegal goal, the latest […]
Oct. 24, 2019: What the Maple Leafs can do to right the ship
October 24, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss Jack Eichel and the Sabres (they’re for real), John Carlson’s run at history, why they’re excited about the Heritage Classic in Regina and what can turn things around in Toronto. That plus much more, including #Ask31. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by GMC Sierra trucks, complete with the World’s-First Six-function […]
Oct. 22, 2019: CM Punk
October 22, 2019 05:30 - 1 hour - 58 MBCM Punk is best known as a WWE superstar and MMA fighter. But Phil Brooks is a good, old-fashioned Chicago Blackhawks fan. He discusses the Chicago sports scene, his career in the ring and octagon, and much more in this wide-ranging interview. This episode is produced and sound engineered by Amil Delic, and hosted by […]
Oct. 17, 2019: Subban, Hall and Hughes are having a Devils of a time
October 17, 2019 19:25 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBJeff and Elliotte kick off the show by remembering long-time NHLer, coach and all-around great guy Ted Green, who passed away Oct. 8. Then they cover off a number of topics, including: the bad in New Jersey, the good in Anaheim and great play in Nashville and Carolina. Tara Slone also joins the guys to […]
Star Series: Sean Couturier, Tomas Hertl, Jaccob Slavin
October 14, 2019 06:00 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBThe final installment of our 2019 Star Series is the family-men episode. Jeff and Elliotte talk to Couturier, Hertl and Slavin about how their lives changed during the off-season (and hockey, too). Couturier and Hertl both got married and answer the question everyone wants to know: Which NHLer indulged the most at the wedding? Slavin […]
Oct. 10, 2019: The new season (of the pod) officially begins with Nicklas Lidstrom
October 10, 2019 17:27 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBSeason 3 officially begins with a whopper of an episode. Discussion topics include: Tkachuk vs. Doughty, that’s just plain fun; the (so far) lopsided Neal-Lucic trade; ongoing contract talks for big-name D-men; whether the Penguins should hit the reset button; how the Senators could be setting up to be the stars of the 2020 draft; […]
Star Series: Bo Horvat, Tyson Barrie, Sam Bennett
October 07, 2019 17:37 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBJeff and Elliotte are joined by three players from Canadian-based teams. Horvat discusses optimism around the Canucks this season, Elias Pettersson’s otherworldly skills and his memories of the Sedins’ final game. Barrie talks about the differences, on and off the ice, between Colorado and Toronto, his influences and the Jerry Curl mullet he wore as […]
Oct. 2, 2019: Season Preview Live from Sportsnet Grill
October 03, 2019 00:33 - 1 hour - 101 MBRecorded in front of a live studio audience at Sportsnet Grill, Jeff and Elliotte preview the Eastern and Western Conferences, offer a couple predictions and take questions from the audience. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Trucks, complete with the World’s-First Six-function Multi-Pro Tailgate. GMC — we are professional grade. www.gmccanada.ca. This episode […]
Star Series: Alex DeBrincat, Patrick Kane, Jonathan Toews
September 28, 2019 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBJeff and Elliotte have a co-host this week, super Blackhawks fan Phil Brooks (a.k.a., CM Punk) of WWE and MMA fame. Together they take turns talking to the Hawks stars. DeBrincat discusses having to prove himself at every level and his deadly release. Kane talks about being part of an older team, but not being […]
Sept. 24, 2019: Live from Saint John
September 24, 2019 23:11 - 1 hour - 86.8 MBJeff and Elliotte go down east to join in on the QMJHL Sea Dogs’ 15th anniversary celebrations with a live pod. The guys discuss the NHL getting younger and changing so quickly as well as junior hockey’s importance in Canada. They are also joined by Sea Dogs President and GM Trevor Georgie, top 2020 NHL Draft prospect […]
Star Series: John Klingberg, Cale Makar, Matt Dumba
September 21, 2019 19:23 - 48 minutes - 44 MBJeff and Elliotte’s player blitz continues with a trio of defencemen from the Central Division. Klingberg talks about his high shots from the point, the importance of winning the Norris and how good Miro Heiskanen is. Makar opens up about being thrown into the fire at the end of the season, Joe Sakic and what […]
Star Series: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin
September 16, 2019 06:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBJeff and Elliotte’s NHL Media Tour interviews continue with the two greatest players of their generation. Ovechkin discusses becoming a father, how “goalies are liars” when it comes to his visor and breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Crosby talks about being idolized by current players, his thoughts on Evgeni Malkin trade rumours and being […]
Star Series: Torey Krug, Jack Eichel, Mathew Barzal plus Mitch Marner signs
September 14, 2019 12:20 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBJeff and Elliotte are back with more from the NHL’s Media Tour in Chicago. Among the topics discussed are: Krug’s career as an undersized defenceman, Eichel’s expectations for the Sabres, Barzal’s thoughts on people not taking the Islanders seriously last season and much more. Plus, Jeff and Elliotte go over some news and notes from around […]
Star Series: Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Nikolaj Ehlers
September 09, 2019 22:23 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn the first installment of our Star Series segments, Jeff and Elliotte sit down with Henrik Lundqvist, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nikolaj Ehlers in Chicago as part of the NHL Media Tour. They discuss a number of items, including: The Rangers’ rebuild, what RNH would like to see from the Oilers and what Ehlers thinks when […]
Aug. 22, 2019: Steve Mayer
August 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 15.6 MBSteve Mayer is the NHL’s Chief Content Officer, in charge of everything from the look and feel of awards shows to programming to future media ventures. Mayer sits down with Jeff and Elliotte for a candid conversation about the past, present and future of the NHL as an off-ice entertainment entity. This episode is produced […]
Aug. 8, 2019: George Parros
August 08, 2019 10:00 - 12.4 MBHe’s the Head of the NHL’s Player Safety Department, a former big-time enforcer and a Princeton graduate. Parros joins Jeff and Elliotte to reminisce about his senior thesis and playing days, discuss the ins-and-outs of his current role and answer questions like: “Will cowbells ever become a suspendable offence?” 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented […]
July 25, 2019: Joel Quenneville
July 25, 2019 14:01 - 6.36 MBThe Florida Panthers coach stops by to talk about his team’s off-season moves, how the Cats stack up against the Cup-winning teams he led in Chicago, why so many of his old Hartford Whalers teammates have moved behind the bench and more. [summer tip: listen right till the end of the podcast] 31 Thoughts: The […]
July 11, 2019: Why Nazem Kadri Vetoed A Trade To Calgary
July 12, 2019 02:15 - 17.9 MBJeff and Elliotte tie a bow on the season by running down all the top news of the past few weeks. Topics include: Sebastian Aho’s offer sheet, the latest on Mitch Marner, what Michael Ferland means to Vancouver’s roster, why Florida is now a power in the East, how Kevin Labanc betting on himself has […]
June 27, 2019: Vancouver Is Making All The News
June 27, 2019 21:00 - 6.98 MBRoberto Luongo retires and it impacts the Canucks’ cap?! That’s the question many fans were frantically asking themselves. Between that, talks with Tyler Myers and the smart – if risky – pick of Vasili Podkolzin at the draft, Vancouver has been at the centre of lots of big news … and it’s not even July […]
June 24, 2019: Good Thing The Draft Is Two Days Long
June 24, 2019 14:39 - 14.4 MBDay 1 of the 2019 NHL Draft was a relatively ho-hum affair, but that all changed on Day 2. Chis Johnston joins Elliotte in Vancouver to discuss the P.K. Subban and Patrick Marleau trades and their ramifications around the league, as well as the latest on Mitch Marner, Matt Duchene, Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky. […]
The Season In Sound, 2019
June 15, 2019 10:01 - 1 hour - 98 MBFrom the first-overall pick last June to the final whistle of the Stanley Cup Final, the 2018-19 NHL season was one of big events, big moves and big news. This special episode of the Tape to Tape podcast relives it all. Subscribe to Tape to Tape for free at Sportsnet.ca/Podcasts. The Season in Sound was […]
June 4, 2019: Extra! Extra! The coaching carousel continues
June 05, 2019 00:00 - 5.91 MBUpdate podcast! Jeff and Elliotte discuss Philadelphia making a move for Kevin Hayes, what this means for the Flyers, and Florida, Chicago and Nashville add to their coaching staffs. Plus, the guys give their thoughts on Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete […]
June 4, 2019: Things Look Different Now For The Maple Leafs
June 04, 2019 11:18 - 18.2 MBMid-way through a sneaky-good Stanley Cup Final Jeff and Elliotte discuss what it all means for the city of St. Louis and the Blues franchise. Then they get into off-ice news with a discussion of Toronto’s potential salary situation and which Leafs centre has been floated as a trade candidate, the latest on Erik Karlsson, […]
May 30, 2019: David Andrews (The AHL’s Grand Poohbah)
May 30, 2019 13:30 - 13.6 MBDave Andrews has been running the second-best hockey league in the world for a quarter century. Now, he’s stepping down as Commissioner of the American Hockey League. He joins Jeff and Elliotte to spin some yarns, discuss how the league has changed over the years, its relationship with the NHL and what advice he has […]
May 23, 2019: Extra! Extra! Senators and Leafs hire coaches.
May 23, 2019 20:00 - 4.17 MBJeff and Elliotte re-group for a quickie episode on the heels of the Senators hiring D.J. Smith from the Maple Leafs to be their head coach and Toronto filling its vacant bench spot with Paul McFarland from Florida. 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is presented by the GMC Sierra Denali, complete with the Worlds-First Six-function Multi-Pro […]
May 23, 2019: And then there were two
May 23, 2019 10:00 - 15.5 MBWhat’s next for the Sharks? Why the Blues story are so amazing. The biggest battle of the Stanley Cup Final. And the Oilers, John Davidson, and off-season rules changes. All of that, plus Scott Morrison on the 30th anniversary of the Calgary Flames’ 1989 Cup win and #Ask31. You can find Scott Morrison’s Big Read […]
May 16, 2019: Connecting the dots between Krueger and Buffalo
May 16, 2019 15:22 - 15.7 MBThe Sabres’ new head coach has spent more time with a big-time soccer club than he has with a big-time hockey club. But Ralph Krueger is less of a risk than many might think. Jeff and Elliotte discuss Buffalo’s hire, the final four in both the NHL and the AHL, offer updates on Ottawa and […]
May 10, 2019: What does Ken Holland mean for the Oilers?
May 10, 2019 18:00 - 17.5 MBJeff and Elliotte discuss Ken Holland’s hiring: Why he wanted to get back into the game, his contract, the Oilers’ goaltending and whether they can contend for the playoffs next season. They also off their thoughts on Colorado’s season, Ben Bishop’s phenomenal playoffs, some off-season trade targets, why Carolina will be a tough out and […]
May 2, 2019: Will The Penguins Really Move Malkin?
May 02, 2019 19:33 - 18.8 MBThere’s no doubt that GM Jim Rutherford doesn’t like to stand pat, especially after being swept in Round 1. But could the Penguins really be looking at trading Evgeni Malkin? Jeff and Elliotte dive into that possibility, plus the latest out of Leaf Nation, the GM search in Edmonton, P.K. Subban’s future and much more. […]
April 22, 2019: Paul Bissonnette
April 22, 2019 10:26 - 12.9 MBHe’s a lover, fighter, hockey player and now a member of the media. Paul Bissonnette joins Jeff and Elliotte in-studio to discuss his transition into media, memories from his playing career, toughest/funniest players around the league and finding the Fountain of Youth at Wayne Gretzky’s house. [ – This episode contains expletive language – ] […]
April 18, 2019: Shocking Sweeps
April 18, 2019 15:17 - 15.7 MBThe Columbus Blue Jackets sweep the Presidents’ Trophy winning Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Is it the biggest upset in professional hockey history? Is this good for the NHL? What do the Lightning do this off-season? Jeff and Elliotte unpack all this and more from the series that […]
April 15, 2019: Roster Building With Jason Farris
April 15, 2019 10:38 - 6.94 MBWhether you’re putting together an NHL team or a fantasy squad- or in Jason Farris’ case, writing a book- constructing a roster is a fascinating exercise. The author, former Dallas Stars Executive VP and self-described hockey nerd, joins Jeff and Elliotte to discuss the making of “It Takes 23 To Win” which details the building […]
April 10, 2019: Luck Of The Devils
April 10, 2019 20:48 - 23.8 MBJeff and Elliotte set up shop at the NHL Draft Lottery to talk to some of the GMs on site and discuss the latest news around the league. They kick things off with Florida’s hiring of Joel Quenneville and what it means for the Panthers, look at coaching vacancies in Buffalo, L.A., Philadelphia and Edmonton, […]
April 4, 2019: The McDavid Fallout
April 06, 2019 10:22 - 16.9 MBWith Edmonton failing to clinch the playoffs (again), Connor McDavid didn’t hold back: “I’m not happy about it. It’s going to be a long summer.” Did the Oilers’ GMs search just become a little more complicated? The CWHL has folded, leaving the NWHL as the lone women’s pro league in North America. But the intrigue […]
April 1, 2019: Ryan Strome
April 01, 2019 13:35 - 9.25 MBThe New York Rangers forward is the eldest of three hockey-playing brothers, two of whom are in the NHL now with the youngest about to debut in the AHL. Strome discusses all kinds of things, including playing with and against Connor McDavid, emceeing John Tavares’s wedding, dressing-room gossip and why things have worked out so […]
March 28, 2019: Fishing For A GM In Edmonton (And More Stuff)
March 28, 2019 18:51 - 18.8 MBAs the season winds down, Jeff and Elliotte take stock of a number of items from around the NHL, including a topic that garnered a lot of feedback for Elliotte this week – the Oilers’ search for a GM and the possibility of Mike Gillis filling the position. Would he be a good fit? That […]
March 21, 2019: Cracks In The Maple Leafs Armour
March 21, 2019 15:55 - 13.3 MBWith losses piling up and the goals against ballooning recently, Jeff and Elliotte take a look at what’s been going on with the Maple Leafs. Why the downturn? Do they have the roster to win? And are the coach and GM butting heads? The guys also discuss the Canucks’ rebuild, whether to be patient or […]
March 15, 2019: Recorded In Front Of A Live Studio Audience
March 15, 2019 15:54 - 32.5 MBJeff and Elliotte are at the Sportsnet Grill in downtown Toronto for the podcast’s first live event. They start the evening as always by covering all the latest news around the NHL – and then a whole bunch of people just start . . . popping by. First it’s Mikhail Grabovski, who spins some yarns, […]
March 8, 2019: Cassie Campbell-Pascall On The State Of Women’s Hockey
March 08, 2019 18:40 - 22.4 MBJeff and Elliotte are joined by Cassie Campbell-Pascall to talk about her life in the game, including being on the Hockey Hall of Fame selection committee and the state of women’s pro hockey in North America. Jeff and Elliotte also discuss news from around the NHL – Guy Boucher out, the Oilers GM search, and […]
Feb. 28, 2019: The Trade Deadline With John Tortorella
February 28, 2019 16:55 - 15.7 MBJeff and Elliotte have a had a few days to gather their thoughts and talk to their contacts following the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline, and they drop the knowledge. Then they get to a slew of #Ask31 deadline questions covering topics like deals that fell through, sneaky winners, names who didn’t move that were surprising […]
Feb. 21, 2019: 31 Thoughts For 31 Teams Ahead Of The Trade Deadline
February 21, 2019 11:35 - 14.1 MBJeff and Elliotte run through the entire league ahead of the 2019 NHL Trade Deadline. Highlights include: the Senators, Islanders, Mike Hoffman, the Stanley Cup champs, the Columbus conundrum, stars in Dallas, Wayne Simmonds, Winnipeg, the hottest team in the league, the Leafs, rumours out west and at least 19 more discussion points. 31 Thoughts: […]
Feb. 14, 2019: Big Game Hunters
February 14, 2019 20:15 - 18.7 MBIn a jam-packed episode, Jeff and Elliotte identify the players in the market as we head into the trade deadline stretch drive. They also discuss Matt Duchene and Mark Stone, Jeff Skinner and Jason Pominville, Lou Lamoriello’s secretive Islanders, the Wild and even the Maple Leafs. Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Nate Schmidt then joins the […]
Feb. 11, 2019: Peter Forsberg and Claude Lemieux
February 11, 2019 11:58 - 7.96 MBPeter Forsberg and Claude Lemieux combined to win six Stanley Cups, including one as Avalanche teammates in 1996. They join Jeff and Elliotte to announce that they are teaming up again, this time with 4sports & Entertainment, an integrated sports-marketing agency and event-management company. Lemieux has been with 4sports for years and is its President, […]
Feb. 7, 2019: Now That The Ink Is Dry
February 07, 2019 20:25 - 14.6 MBJeff and Elliotte break down what the Auston Matthews contract means for the Maple Leafs, Mitch Marner and the NHL. They also look around the league at all the young stars looking for new deals this summer and discuss the possibility of RFA offer sheets. The guys also check in on the Jets, Flames, Avalanche, […]
Jan. 31, 2019: The Maple Leafs Break The Ice
January 31, 2019 15:45 - 15.4 MBJeff and Elliotte talk Jake Muzzin and what’s next for Toronto, what’s up with Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky in Columbus, check-in on Ottawa regarding Mark Stone and Matt Duchene, wrap up the All-Star Game and opine on format changes for the skills competition. Then, they are joined by Rikard Gronborg, the head coach of […]