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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman put a wrap on the very successful 4 Nations Face-Off. Elliotte admits he made a mess of his MVP ballot (10:54) and the guys talk about the pressure that was on Jordan Binnington in the Final (14:27). The fellas discuss the lack of penalties (17:17) and get into Canada keeping true to form and finishing a best-on-best tournament strong (19:36). They talk about whose stock rose most in this tournament (23:30) and remark on how hockey really took a W this tournament (30:44). The Final Thought focuses on the resumption of the NHL season and the potential for Mikko Rantanen to be moved again before the trade deadline (36:14).  Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (44:01).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

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This episode of 32 Thoughts is dedicated to Penguins broadcast legend Mike Lange.In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about the anticipation of the game and the moment. They also unpack all the injury news ahead of Thursday night's heavyweight tilt. In the second segment they sit down with Drew Doughty (20:26) and JT Miller (28:14) to talk about their experiences at 4 Nations.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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at an electric tilt between Canada and USA in the 4 Nations Face-Off that featured three separate fights. Kyle and Elliotte point out how the timing of tournament has really worked in hockey's favour (16:55). Kyle talks about his run in with Georges St-Pierre and former Prime Minister Jean Chretien (19:39). Elliotte gives his appreciation for the countless listeners who were concerned with his chest (21:52) and the fellas dive into the Thomas Harley situation and how this funky roster rule has played out (29:17).  Elliotte highlights just how well the U.S. played defensively against Canada, and the pair talk about how Canada should adjust on Monday against Finland (37:46). The Final Thought focuses on Monday's nightcap between the USA and Sweden (49:34).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (55:20).In the final segment hear the full roundtable discussions between the Canadian coaches (1:23:14), followed by the American coaches (1:44:01). 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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle and Elliotte reflect on the first two games of the 4 Nations Face-Off that have provided breathtaking entertainment. They look ahead to Canada vs USA on Saturday (5:11) and briefly touch on the booing of the American national anthem (8:37). The guys talk about the lack of penalty calls in this tournament and how teams will have to adapt (15:21). Kyle and Elliotte also talk about whether the NHL will adopt expanded 3v3 OT (16:17). They touch on the World Cup of Hockey coming in 2028 (25:12) and Elliotte talks about a big flaw that's been exposed with this tournament (29:23). Kyle and Elliotte banter about who the surprise anthem singer will be on Saturday (32:57) and The Final Thought focuses on the news and notes that have popped up around the NHL during the 4 Nations break (38:03). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (46:10).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

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In this episode, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman are joined by Michael Russo of The Athletic and Sportsnet's David Amber to preview the 4 Nations Tournament here in Montreal. After the preview, Kyle and Elliotte sit down with a number of players from the tournament for some exclusive interviews:Josh Morrissey (33:17)Aleksander Barkov (44:29)Linus Ullmark (56:49)Erik Karlsson (1:07:54)Brock Nelson (1:18:31). 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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by highlighting notable 4 Nations hold-outs Quinn Hughes & Rasmus Ristolainen, while also mentioning those who opted to play for their countries. Most notably, Drew Doughty (15:30). Kyle and Elliotte talk about players like Jake Evans & Vladimir Tarasenko who could be traded during the 4 Nations break (21:47). The fellas update what the Blues plan to do as we creep closer to the trade deadline (29:30). Elliotte mentions that the Islanders are preparing to take a real run at extending Brock Nelson (37:59), before updating the latest with John Gibson and the Ducks (41:31). The Final Thought focuses on college free-agent Luke Haymes who is garnering a lot of interest around the NHL (47:20). Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (48:43).In the final segment the guys look ahead to 4 Nations and talk about the goaltending depth for each country (1:03:25).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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk about Sidney Crosby's health and the likelihood of him playing for Team Canada at the 4 Nations. You'll also hear an outstanding poem from a Penguins fan urging Crosby to chase one more Cup ring elsewhere. They delve into where Team Canada stands with Drew Doughty (12:42). The switch focus to the Toronto Maple Leafs and their targets in the trade market (21:13). Kyle and Elliotte talk about Mikko Rantanen's growing pains with Carolina (28:24) before addressing the NHLPA's appeal of Ryan Hartman's 10 game suspension (34:34). Elliotte mentions how active the Tampa Bay Lightning are in the trade market (38:38). The Final Thought focuses on the struggling Connor Bedard (40:07).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (48:43).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

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman look back at a wild week of trades across the NHL. They begin with the Canucks' pair of trades that sent J.T. Miller to the Rangers in return for Filip Chytil and Marcus Pettersson from the Penguins. They also talk about the runway now for Elias Pettersson as the drama between him and Miller comes to an end (14:32). Kyle and Elliotte touch on when to expect the NHL's next best-on-best tournament following 4 Nations (16:24) and they also touch on Canadians booing the American national anthem this weekend (18:22). The fellas talk about the trade between the Sharks and Stars (20:40) before touching on the Calgary Flames' commitment to the current roster as they continue to fight for a playoff spot (27:00). Kyle and Elliotte delve into the salary cap projections how possible fallouts (36:37). They talk about the Oilers-Leafs game on Saturday night (44:25) and they touch on the new hottest team in the NHL the Detroit Red Wings (51:20). Elliotte mentions that teams are wary of the Florida Panthers (56:28) and provides an update on Brandon Saad (56:51). The Final Thought focuses on the Elliotte's theory around the Mikko Rantanen trade (1:03:16).Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:13:14).In the final segment the guys touch on the craziness surrounding the Senators and Quebec City last week (1:35:26).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

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