32 Thoughts: The Podcast

Kyle and Elliotte begin with AJ Greer’s suspension and ongoing confusion around goalie interference, before touching on Toronto–Ottawa, the Islanders staying alive in the playoff race, and Anaheim’s win over Buffalo. They also discuss storylines around James Hagens, Anton Lundell, Berube’s mindset, and San Jose’s surprising push with Macklin Celebrini entering the MVP conversation. The episode wraps with McDavid calling out his coach, Nashville’s strong weekend, potential CHL rule changes, and a Final Thought on Elliotte’s travel saga.

Kyle and Elliotte begin with a travel mishap before diving into tightening playoff races across the NHL, highlighted by Columbus holding a playoff spot and Edmonton’s disappointing loss to Florida. They also touch on Brady Tkachuk lifting Ottawa into the race, heated playoff format debates at the GM meetings, Auston Matthews’ MCL surgery, and Nashville’s ongoing GM search. The episode wraps with discussions on player safety, where goalie interference remains the league’s most contentious issue.

Kyle and Elliotte begin with Leon Draisaitl’s injury after a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt and the Oilers’ response, before discussing Connor McDavid’s comments on player safety and what Gary Bettman might address at the upcoming GM meetings. They also look at World Cup host cities on the agenda, the latest goalie interference controversy, Dave Alter’s reporting streak ending, Mason McTavish’s healthy scratch, and Montreal’s difficult weekend with Jacob Fowler still impressing. The episode also touches on Bobby McMann’s hot start in Seattle, the playoff races tightening, Dan Muse entering the Coach of the Year discussion, Celebrini’s Hart candidacy, and closes with Cole Hutson signing in Washington.

Kyle and Elliotte open with Auston Matthews taking a knee-on-knee from Radko Gudas and the lack of response from Toronto, before discussing Brad Treliving’s uncertain future and tightening playoff races across the league. They also touch on Nashville’s GM search, the Hart Trophy debate, Nathan MacKinnon’s controversial goaltender interference call, Connor Bedard’s big night against Utah, and Nick Schmaltz’s new deal. The episode wraps with updates on Ottawa’s draft-pick ruling, Montreal surging in the Atlantic behind Jacob Fowler, and a Final Thought on the Canucks for Kids Telethon.

Kyle and Elliotte recap a chaotic NHL weekend, highlighted by Buffalo and Tampa’s 8–7 shootout, Nazem Kadri’s big return, and controversy around Matt Barzal’s hit on Macklin Celebrini. They also examine Winnipeg slipping in the standings, Edmonton’s statement win over Vegas, and the uncertainty surrounding the Golden Knights without Alex Pietrangelo’s leadership. The episode closes with trade ripple effects around the league and a tribute to the late Troy Murray.