The Deal is Demidone

All smiles in Calgary. Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Flames restructuring their front office and hiring Craig Conroy as their GM (01:00). They also get into the statement that as released by Kyle Dubas (19:00), an update on Toronto’s GM search (29:00), Ottawa sale (34:00), Salary Cap (37:00), and what’s happening in Nashville (38:40).Plus, the guys recap the Eastern Conference Final (50:20) and the Western Final (40:00),  and take a very interesting voicemail (54:30). Thanks to Tom Embery, VP/GM of PNC Arena.Watch the full Jim Nill feature hereEmail the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Art Lown - Deep Blue SeaListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK 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.

24 Maj 20231h 1min

We have had a couple of days to process everything. Jeff and Elliotte discuss what might be next for Kyle Dubas (2:40) and where Toronto might go from here. They also get into the situation in Calgary (19:20), Spencer Carbery (24:30), potential changes to the regular season (25:10) and the Ottawa sale (26:30).Plus, the guy break down both conference finals — Dallas-Vegas (29:30) and Florida-Carolina (36:40).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Boy & Bear - Silver MoonListen to the full track here*interlude [sample "HEAVEN TO ME"]This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KKGK, Sportsnet and WQAM-AM.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.

22 Maj 202346min

It was a late night and the Leafs make a major move! Jeff and Elliotte discuss Brendan Shanahan's press conference as the Toronto Maple Leafs will not be bringing back Kyle Dubas as their GM (00:01). They also recap the 4OT thriller between Florida-Carolina (25:00), the performance from Sergei Bobrovsky and the play of Brandon Montour. They also go into some news from around the league — Clayton Keller and the Coyotes (37:30), Spencer Carbery (44:00), Viktor Arvidsson and the LA Kings (45:30), the salary cap (46:30), Ottawa sale (47:50), what Nashville might be doing with their coaching staff (56:20), and updates on searches in Pittsburgh (50:40), Calgary (52:30), Columbus (54:30), Anaheim (55:00), and Washington (55:40).Plus, the guys chat with Paul Stastny (58:20) about how he approaches the postseason, officiating in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his relationship with referees, the art of the faceoff, what makes a great organization, going to his father for advice and becoming a hockey day, and what he took away from his time in Winnipeg. Watch the entire Paul Maurice & Rod Brind'Amour feature on Sportsnet's YouTube channelEmail the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: The Heavy Heavy - Desert RavenListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Fox Sports, Sportsnet and WQAM-AM.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.

19 Maj 20231h 26min

Will the Coyotes stay in Arizona? Jeff and Elliotte discuss the decision by voters to reject the proposed Tempe Arena Project (00:01), what might be next for the Coyotes and if we’ll see the team relocate. They also get into Toronto's year-end press conferences (14:00) and the Oilers (33:00), look at the off-season for the Kraken (49:30) and provide a slew of management and coaching updates on — Calgary (39:00), Pittsburgh (40:30),  Washington (47:11), New York Rangers (47:30), and Anaheim (48:20).Plus, they chat with Daniel Hilferty, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Comcast Spectacor, (56:40) about the hiring of Keith Jones and Daniel Briere, the hiring process, their approach going forward, timelines, what impressed them about Jones & Briere, and the relationship between team and fans as well as hockey operations to business.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: OMBIIGIZI ft. Peter Dreimanis - Back At MeListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Bally Sports, FXX (Dave - Honestly) 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.

17 Maj 20231h 27min

Oh, Canada! Jeff and Elliotte wonder where the Oilers go from here after being knocked out in 6 games by the Golden Knights (00:00), the strong play of Vegas and the performance we saw from Adin Hill. They also get the Panthers-Leafs series (18:50), what the summer might hold for Toronto and the Morgan Reilly disallowed goal in Game 5 (1:10:07).The guys also preview Game 7 between Seattle-Dallas (41:20), the coaching situation in New Jersey (51:00) as well as Columbus (52:10), the GM role in Pittsburgh (54:40), update on Calgary (55:15), deadline time in Ottawa (57:10) as well as Arizona (1:05:40) and then take a listener voicemail.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Peter Cat Recording Co. - Soulless FriendsListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: KJR FM, KKGK 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.

15 Maj 20231h 18min

One series down! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Devils (21:15) as they are eliminated by the Hurricanes (12:30), Panthers-Leafs (38:46), Oilers-Golden Knights (43:30), and they get into the Alex Pietrangelo suspension (00:01).Plus, they go around the league with some of the latest news including the sale of the Senators (48:30), a new hire in Philadelphia (56:10), chatter around the Islanders (1:06:10), the search for a coach in the Big Apple continues (1:07:30), an update on Pittsburgh (1:08:45) and the guys take a question, sort of (1:10:45).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: Frank Mighty - Unattainable (Keep Me Close)All music heard in this episode was by Frank Mighty (including the instrumental of the song "The Coast")Listen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Carolina Hurricanes, KJR FM, KTCK-AM, MSG, Sportsnet, Tennesse Titans, Toronto Maple Leafs Radio Network, WCMC and WTMM-FM.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.

12 Maj 20231h 14min

Jeff and Elliotte look at what Toronto’s series against the Panthers might mean for the club (1:00), if we’ll see Edmonton pick up their 5-on-5 play against Vegas (8:00), Carolina going to work in Game 4 (14:20), and the Stars go home tied 2-2 against the Kraken (23:30).They also get into some news from around the league including the latest on New York’s search for a new head coach (34:00), Landeskog out for all of next season (37:20), Philadelphia’s search for a president (42:00), Marty Walsh meets with agents (45:00), Draft Lottery (47:10) and how will Chicago rebuild with the number one pick in hand (54:30).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailOutro Music: The Flints - Same Things Every DayListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports, ESPN, KJR-FM, KTCK-AM, MSG, Sportsnet and WCMC.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.

10 Maj 20231h 1min

The 1942 Maple Leafs did it! Jeff and Elliotte break down Toronto’s Game 3 performance against Florida as they go down 3-0 in the series (1:00), Seattle takes care of Dallas at home (18:30), New Jersey wins big in Game 3 (25:25) and Edmonton puts on a show in Las Vegas (36:00),.They guys also get into some news from around the league — Gallant is out as head coach of the Rangers (43:40), Stan Bowman’s name is in the mix (50:20), the latest on Pittsburgh (53:00) and Philadelphia (54:10), Ottawa has another celebrity buyer (55:20), Scott Howson and the AHL (57:00), the Chicago Wolves situation (58:00), Draft Lottery (59:30) and we take an interesting voicemail (thanks Kaylie Dankevy of CCM Hockey for the help!).Also, Jeff is not Daniel Sprong’s agent!Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.Outro Music: Miesha and the Spanks - Dig Me OutListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: ABC News, AT&T SportsNet, Bally Sports, KJR FM, Sportsnet, TNT, WTMM-FM and WQAM-AM.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 Maj 20231h 12min