The Importance of the Emotional Linchpin

We’ve seen this movie before! Jeff and Elliotte recap Bolts-Rangers (00:10), discuss the fight between Brandon Hagel & Frank Vatrano and give credit to Ondřej Palát for his impressive performance in game 4.They also spend a lot of time talking about the Oilers (15:30) and where they might go from here, wonder if we’ll see Nazem Kadri in the Stanley Cup Finals (38:00), Boston parting ways with head coach Bruce Cassidy (41:25), David Pastrňák and his future with the club (44:05), the coaching search in Dallas (50:30), the injury to Chris Driedger (55:10), Montreal hiring Marie-Philip Poulin (55:50) and the latest on the Hockey Canada story (58:15).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: AM 970 WFLA and Sportsnet.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.

8 Juni 20221h

The Bolts are back! Jeff and Elliotte recap game 3 between the Lightning-Rangers (3:30), dive deep into the Oilers-Avalanche series (12:05) and talk about the WEAKSIDESTRONG challenge (1:00).The guys then discuss Chicago and how they are approaching their off-season (30:00), more names in the coaching carousel (34:10), and Patrice Bergeron collecting his 5th Selke Trophy (41:30). Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Liz Cooper - Getting CloserListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM, AM 970 WFLA, Boston Red Sox (Twitter), Cassie Campbell-Pascall (Twitter), MSG and Sportsnet.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.

6 Juni 202247min

Jeff is in Buffalo at the NHL Scouting Combine and he kicks things off with some of his findings, and there’s some really good stuff on Juraj Slafkovský, Conor Geekie and Ottawa (00:10). The guys then break down game 2 between Edmonton-Colorado (16:45), look ahead to Lightning-Rangers (27:20), and discuss the Jack Adams award (34:20).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Monowhales - New ThreadsListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Music coordinated by Carson Illidge.Audio Credits: AM 970 WFLA and Bally Sports South.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.

3 Juni 202240min

What a start to the conference finals! Jeff and Elliotte recap the craziness that was Edmonton-Colorado (00:10), the Cale Makar (allowed) goal and what goaltenders we might see in game 2. The guys then look back at game 7 between the Rangers and Canes (18:15), wonder what we might see from Carolina this off-season, preview the Eastern Conference final (30:00), and touch on the Blues season-end press conference (36:20).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Born Ruffians - ChrysanthemumsListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM, Bally Sports Midwest and Bally Sports South.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.

1 Juni 202244min

Great way to start the week! Jeff and Elliotte get you set for another Game 7 (between the Rangers and Hurricanes - 00:30), preview the Western Conference final (7:45), and discuss some of the decisions the Flames (13:30) and Blues (22:50) have to make this off-season.They also talk coaches (32:10), Jason Spezza calling it a career but joining the Maple Leafs front office (35:40), what the Toronto might do with Rasmus Sandin (47:10) and Jeff provides us with an update on the latest PHF signing (and it’s a big one) and what we might see in January from the PWHPA.Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: The Dip - ApolloniaListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM and Sportsnet.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.

30 Maj 202256min

Elliotte is back in the car! The Battle of Alberta lived up to the hype. Jeff and Elliotte react to the Oilers closing out an absolutely wild series…and the controversial disallowed Blake Coleman goal (2:30). Did Markstrom lose the series for Calgary (6:15)? Was something up with Calgary’s top line (8:45)? The Flames are now left wondering ‘what’s next?’. In the East, Carolina players channel their inner Brind'Amour and keep the home winning streak alive with a big win over New York (12:25), and Trochek finally gets a goal (14:45). Despite a huge game and an incredible goal from Nathan MacKinnon, St Louis pulls off the win in overtime to stay alive (17:25). The guys wonder why have players stopped trying to cross centre ice before shooting for the empty net (20:15), and discuss Tyler Bozak earning his $750k in one shot with the huge game-winner (22:15) to force a Game 6. In non-playoff news, Barry Trotz, John Tortorella and others go through the interview process in Philly as the coaching carousel starts to spin (24:45), and Rick Westhead reports on some awful allegations surrounding hockey Canada (26:45).Get your limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Skip Waiters - TherapyListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast is produced and mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

27 Maj 202229min

Jeff and Elliotte are still in the studio! Jeff still doesn't have power, so the guys are still recording in person following Game 4 in the Battle of Alberta. Jeff and Elliotte discuss ‘the goal’ on Mike Smith (0:30), and the boys recall some historic comparables. Next up, the Carolina and NYR series: they discuss the Canes' struggles on the road in the playoffs, some great play from Andrew Copp and Alexis Lafreniere (6:00) and another huge hit from Jacob Trouba on Max Domi in Game 4 (9:00). There is a preview of the possible series-clinching Game 5 between St Louis and Colorado, as well Kadri’s response to the brutal online and on-ice hate he has received since his collision with Jordan Binnington (11:45).The guys also give their reactions to Tampa Bay sweeping Florida and the quietly brilliant coaching of Jon Cooper, as well as the grit + skill combo that makes TB so successful (15:20). After their Presidents' Trophy season was followed by a quick exit, what’s next for the Panthers? What is the future of Bobrovsky and Joe Thornton? How are Florida going to pay Barkov, Huberdeau and everyone else moving forward…and where the heck were they the night before Game 4?Get your limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Blood Wizard  - Breaking EvenListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was recorded by Shoaib Alli, mixed by Mike Rogerson, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: SportsnetThe 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.

25 Maj 202236min

Jeff and Elliotte are in-studio! Thanks to a power outage in Stouffville, the guys are in-studio to break down the news of the weekend and recap the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They discuss the Battle of Alberta (3:25), the Rangers finding their edge (12:30), Tampa’s dominance (14:40), and what took place between Colorado-St. Louis (19:10).The guys also touch on the Bryan Rust contract extension (23:00), the Leafs signing Mark Giordano (26:00), the latest on the Barry Trotz interview tour (27:45), what the Stars might be doing this off-season (30:45), New Jersey and their 2nd pick at this years draft (34:10), Sharks GM search (36:40), and some big news out of the CHL as the Saint John Sea Dogs fire their head coach ahead of the Memorial Cup (38:50).Get your limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Jitwam - OpendoorsListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was recorded by Austin Maki, produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Bally Sports Florida, CHED and SportsNet New York.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.

23 Maj 202243min