32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Imagine Timo Meier on the Oilers! Jeff and Elliotte kick things off by talking about some of the trades that didn’t happen but were in the works (00:10) including Erik Karlsson to Toronto, Timo Meier to Edmonton and a few others. They’re still enjoying the Ritchie brothers trade (15:15), discuss a trade deadline issue that may be brought up at the GM meetings next week (17:30), wonder if the Light...

We have reached the finish (dead)line! Jeff and Elliotte wrap up a wild trade deadline week (00:10) by giving some of their general thoughts, discuss the situation between Pittsburgh and Vancouver (7:50), the (lack of) deadline moves we saw from Philadelphia (13:30), wonder if the Flames could have done more (18:50), Coyotes finally trade Jakob Chychrun (23:45) to the Senators (30:45) and the guys...

He’s a Stanley Cup Champion and the General Manager of the Minnesota Wild. Bill Guerin joined Jeff and Elliotte while his team was swinging through Toronto last week to talk about the trade deadline, how he manages his cap as well as his relationship with his owner, Craig Leipold, playing the role of banker over the last couple of weeks, the types of costs that catch him off guard, what he intends...

Here’s our 32-team deadline preview special! We recorded this on one of the craziest hockey days of the year as teams were making moves and we were dropping in updates! Jeff and Elliotte discuss each division (with updates) — Atlantic (00:30), Metropolitan (24:00), Central (51:00) and the Pacific (1:21:00). BOSTON (00:35), BUFFALO (3:15), DETROIT (6:30), FLORIDA (9:10), MONTREAL (11:50), OTTAWA (1...

Rumours are swirling! Jeff and Elliotte continue to work the Patrick Kane situation and what teams might be knocking on the door (00:10), discuss the competitive Eastern Conference (5:00), Boston and Washington make a deal (6:50), where the Capitals will go from here (14:00), how Minnesota has situated themselves at the deadline (17:00) along with the Senators (17:45), what we’ll see from the Blac...

While the Montreal Canadiens were in Toronto, Stanley Cup champion goaltender Jake Allen joined Jeff and Elliotte for a lengthy sit-down. They talk about his time in Montreal, playing alongside Carey Price, their Stanley Cup run in 2021, winning with St. Louis in 2019, his friendship with Jordan Binnington, how he analyzes a play before a shot, which team is the most unique offensively in his eyes...

It’s getting busy! Jeff and Elliotte kick things off by talking about Patrick Kane and his current situation (1:00), the statement from Jonathan Toews (7:50) and the big three-team trade between the Maple Leafs-Blues-Wild (9:50). They then get into what the Blues might do going forward (18:00), the latest on Timo Meier (20:45) and Jakob Chychrun (30:10), what teams like Boston (33:10) Tampa Bay (3...

Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast by remembering Paul Jerrard and his contribution to the game of hockey. They then chat about the latest from around the league including trade talk around Tyler Bertuzzi (4:30), what is Vegas looking to do (9:30) as well as the Blues (12:40), Pierre Dorion speaks to the media (15:00), the sale of the Senators (19:30), wonder if the Capitals will make some mov...

He’s a Norris Trophy winner and he’s played over 1,000 games. Mark Giordano joins Jeff and Elliotte at the Toronto Maple Leafs practice facility inside the NHL Alumni office to talk about his NHL journey, coming to Toronto, playing 1,000 games, his favourite movie, when he’d like to retire, being a leader in the room, staying in touch with former teammates, some of his most memorable on-ice alterc...

Football is done and it's time to talk some hockey! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Coyotes' tweets about Jakob Chychrun (2:15), whether Erik Karlsson could find himself in Edmonton (12:45), and more trade deadline targets, including Luke Schenn (35:45), James Van Riemsdyk (38:30), and Brock Boeser (37:30).  The guys also discuss the unfortunate injury to Anton Forsberg (45:00), as well as John Tort...

And it begins! The Blues have traded Vladimir Tarasenko to the Rangers (00:20). Jeff and Elliotte break it down from the perspective of the Blues (3:20) and discuss how this takes New York to another level (5:50). They also close the book on All-Star (12:00), give the latest on Patrick Kane (14:55) and Jonathan Toews (17:10), Buffalo continues to make moves (17;40), Toronto signs Conor Timmins (19...

Hanging out on the beach with Juuse Saros. The guys chat with the All-Star goaltender while in Florida about his injury last season, returning to the line-up, tells the guys a wild draft story, playing undersized for his position, his stick collection, the funniest person he’s played with, growing up in Finland and he tells the guys about his tattoos. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca o...

Elliotte is stuck in Florida and he cancelled his massage! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Bo Horvat extension with the Islanders, how it all went down and what this means for the future of the team (3:50). The guys then get into Dylan Larkin and his talks with the Red Wings (13:10), the Capitals signing a pair of players (36:25), what Vancouver and Carolina might do with their additional cap space...

Greetings from Fort Lauderdale! Jeff and Elliotte go down memory lane talking about the Panthers and their history (00:01), All-Star location rotation (12:00), a quick chat with Steve Mayer about Crosby and Ovechkin at the Skills Competition (13:50), the Bo Horvat trade and his chat with Elliotte in Florida (21:00), latest from Vancouver (23:50), Vladimir Tarasenko’s third person comments (24:50)...

Arber Xhekaj's unlikely road to the NHL is about more than just not being drafted. The Habs rookie learned about fighting for opportunities from his parents' unbelievable journey. Elliotte sits down with Arber along with his parents, Jack and Simona, to get the whole story. Watch the “After The Horn” feature on Arber Xhekaj We would like to thank Chantel Machabée & Charles Saindon-Courtois from th...

A busy week ahead! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the altercation between Troy Stecher and Trevor Zegras (01:00), what the NHLPA has planned this week at All-Star (7:15), the latest on Nick Bjugstad (16:15) and Carson Soucy (18:00), Jordan Binnington is up to his old tricks (22:45), Oilers call on their EBUG, Matt Berlin (24:25), more Canucks talk (31:50), the financially fit Bruins (33:45) and the guy...

What’s going on with Bally Sports? Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Sinclair Broadcast Group-owned Bally Sports Network (America’s largest owner of local sports channels) as they appear to be going towards an $8.6 billion debt restructuring in bankruptcy court, how this might impact the NHL (12 teams currently broadcast with Bally Sports) and if this could affect the salary cap. They then discuss Gar...

He’s won the Vezina Trophy and is now a published author. Connor Hellebuyck joins Jeff and Elliotte in Toronto to talk about his mental wellness flipbook for kids, Weasel & Bucky, tells the guys why it was important to him to write the book, how he manages his mental health and books he read as a kid. They also get into his playing days in Odessa, the evolution of goalie gear, players that annoy h...

Canucks begin to make changes. Jeff and Elliotte breakdown the hour-long press conference the Canucks held on Sunday (1:00) announcing Rick Tocchet as the franchise's 21st head coach, the dismissal of Bruce Boudreau and Trent Cull, and what might be next for Bo Horvat (24:30). They guys also chat about Timo Meier (28:10), Vladislav Gavrikov (29:10), Cohen Snow announcing the Flames' starting lineu...

We are LIVE from Owen Sound, Ontario for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada! Jeff and Elliotte kick off the podcast with some news from around the league including the latest with Bo Horvat (1:00) and Matt Dumba (5:45), Mathieu Joseph scratched against the Penguins (9:15) and Ivan Provorov choosing not to take part in the pre-game skate on Flyers Pride Night (12:50). Then the guys welcome you to beau...

While in Germany, Elliotte sat down with hockey journeyman, Nigel Dawes, inside the Alder Mannheim locker room after practice. Nigel tells Elliotte about winning the Memorial Cup with Kootenay, playing on the best World Junior team ever, what it was like playing with Anthony Stewart, scoring his first goal, sharing a dressing room with Jaromír Jágr, why he chose to play overseas, the best advice h...

Jeff and Elliotte remember Canucks great, Gino Odjick, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 52. (00:10). They then talk Vancouver (5:00), their coaching situation, what they might be doing with Bo Horvat before moving on to the latest with the Boston and David Pastrňák (17:40), Bruins signing Pavel Zacha (21:00), potential moves in Arizona (22:30), Vince Dunn (24:00), Seattle setting records (2...

Never a dull moment out west! Jeff and Elliotte do a deep dive into the Vancouver Canucks (1:00), their coaching situation and comments made by Quinn Hughes following their loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. They then talk about the red-hot Kraken (13:45), K'Andre Miller’s heroics (17:50), the latest on Patrick Kane (21:15), Minnesota Wild and Matt Dumba (25:15), the injury to Auston Matthews (28:45...

Jeff and Elliotte are joined by Nashville Predators defencemen Ryan McDonagh at Terroni on Adelaide in downtown Toronto. He talks about his relationship with pain, love of fantasy football, playing in front of three all-star goaltenders, the art of blocking a shot, why Nashville was the right fit, his AHL days playing with Wade Redden, being asked to sign a truck in New York, playing physical agai...

Elliotte’s pipes are getting better. The guys kick things off by talking about Patrick Kane and what might be happening with him and the Blackhawks (2:20), Philadelphia and Ivan Provorov (6:45), the latest on the All-Star Skills Competitions (13:00) and All-Star fan voting (21:00, the exciting game between the Wild and Sabres (22:20), Buffalo’s goaltending dilemma (27:10), Oilers looking to streng...