Will Everything Come up Vegas on July 1st?

Jeff and Elliotte open this edition of the podcast by talking about the Philadelphia Flyers and the precarious situation surrounding goalie Ivan Fedotov. They turn their attention to the team itself, as the Flyers deal with the pressure of a tight playoff race (9:39). Next, what's up in Buffalo after the Sabres were blown out by the Senators on Wednesday night (17:51) and that's followed by a discussion about the Eastern Conference "turtle derby" (24:25). Then, Jeff and Elliotte dive into a heated debate over Mark Scheifele's two, five, & ten minute penalties on Thursday night and the Winnipeg Jets losing five games in a row (27:49). The guys also talk about the Predators winning streak coming to an end at the hands of the Coyotes (39:52). Finally, they get into Paul Maurice's all-time podium quote after the Florida Panthers clinched a playoff spot (41:39). The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (58:04).  Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

29 Mars 20241h 20min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte pay tribute to Zach Hyman and Sam Reinhart, who both reached the magical hockey mark of 50 goals. Now that Reinhart has reached 50, the fellas ponder how the Florida Panthers fit him in their future plans (15:00). Next, Jeff and Elliotte focus on the Edmonton Oilers after Evander Kane didn't play on Sunday night (17:20) and the guys also highlight how important Gabe Vilardi has been to the Winnipeg Jets (23:20). Elliotte then provides his takeaways from Carolina-Toronto on Sunday (28:00), and that is then contrasted with the Columbus Blue Jackets who were officially eliminated from playoff contention this weekend (30:55). Elliotte provides an update on Elias Lindholm and the Canucks, and the guys highlight the fan ovation for JT Miller on Saturday night (36:14). They give credit to the Nashville Predators who have turned their season around and sit in the first wild card spot in the West (40:19) and close out the A block by commenting on the relationship between the CHL and NCAA (43:19).  The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (51:26).  Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

25 Mars 20241h 15min

Jeff and Elliotte kick this edition of 32 Thoughts off by recapping the NHL's GM Meetings from Del Boca Vista, Florida. They touch on how George Parros might involve more Managers from across the league to get additional opinions on rulings, the expansion of video review, and the advent of more video coaches for each NHL team. Jeff and Elliotte then turn their attention to Patrick Roy and the New York Islanders who continue to slide (20:40). They also talk about the Red Wings, who are in the thick of the playoff race, and how important it is for the league that they make the playoffs (28:00). That is followed by an in-depth conversation revolving around the situation between John Tortorella and Sean Couturier in Philadelphia (31:54). They wrap up the A-block of the pod by talking about the surging Nashville Predators (42:26), and Zach Hyman possibly scoring his 50th goal in Toronto this weekend (46:49).  The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (58:54). Jeff and Elliotte wrap up the podcast by talking about the tragic passings of Konstantin Koltsov and Chris Simon (1:18:00).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 Mars 20241h 22min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss what's on the schedule for the General Manager meetings in Florida, including a conversation around replay reviews (7:51) and an increased predictability with suspensions (11:05). The fellas then turn their attention to the Arizona Coyotes and their delicate search for a new arena (16:07). Jeff and Elliotte also delve into the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, highlighting the New York Islanders (25:16), the New York Rangers (31:08), and the Detroit Red Wings  (40:06). Afterward, Elliotte provides an update on Rod Brind'Amour's contract extension (48:07) and the guys talk about Mike Modano's new statue in Dallas (51:09).  The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (59:12) and Elliotte sits down with Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch for an exclusive one on one interview (1:14:56).  Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

18 Mars 20242h 2min

Could the NHL really be heading back to Atlanta? In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte expand on that question as an ownership group led by former NHLer Anson Carter has filed a request with the league for a third crack at professional hockey in the state of Georgia. Jeff and Elliotte then delve into the suddenly hot playoff races (16:25) and discuss why no team seems to want that second WC spot in the East (23:20). Next, how differently would the Sabres season have gone if they rolled with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen from the start, and the early returns on the Bowen Byram trade are looking terrific (26:17). Later, the Calgary Flames might look to reduce Jacob Markstrom's workload (38:40) and Elliotte provides an update on the futures of Filip Hronek and Tyler Myers with the Vancouver Canucks (41:59). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte talk about the Flames signing Hunter Brzustewicz to a rare ELC for a third-round draft pick (47:53).The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (55:39) and the fellas revisit Jeff's interview with Josh Ho-Sang who is returning to professional hockey in North America.Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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 Mars 20241h 18min

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman sit down with Boston Bruins forward James van Riemsdyk as they touch on a number of topics including, the Toronto-Boston rivalry, Brad Marchand, his comfort around the net, concussion treatments, and the perfect blade profile among other things. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

13 Mars 202442min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte begin by revisiting John Tortorella's outburst on the bench while refusing to leave after an ejection. While it may have looked entertaining on the surface, the league took the matter very seriously. Then, the guys delve into the Pittsburgh Penguins going backwards for the first time in Sidney Crosby's career and the aftermath of the Jake Guentzel trade (15:21). Elliotte provides an injury update for Canucks netminder Thatcher Demko (26:27) before the guys unpack the Golden Knights' use of LTIR, and the hockey world's reaction following the acquisition of Tomas Hertl (27:46). That topic bleeds into a discussion around "no-state-tax teams" and concern regarding competitive balance in the NHL (37:42). Jeff and Elliotte also discuss the San Jose Sharks, who have now committed to a full rebuild (41:34). The fellas then move onto a number of trade deadline topics, including: Linus Ullmark staying in Boston (43:40), the Evgeny Kuznetsov deal (47:29), the Byram for Mittelstadt trade (50:01), and the Winning Jets picking up Tyler Toffoli (57:17). Later in the pod the guys turn their attention to the Arizona Coyotes as their search for new land continues (1:05:00) and the crazy OT decision in the Wild-Predators game. (1:07:17).  The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:11:31).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemailThis podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

11 Mars 20241h 30min

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte run through every club in the NHL and highlight each team's biggest needs as we begin trade deadline week:The Pacific Division (1:24)The Central Division (35:38)The Metropolitan Division (1:03:09)The Atlantic Division (1:31:57)The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (55:14).Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.

4 Mars 20241h 57min