32 Thoughts: The Podcast
32 Thoughts: The Podcast
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Hughes Trade Deep Dive
2 hour 11 minutes Posted Dec 15, 2025 at 10:00 am.
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade between Vancouver and Minnesota, breaking down how Bill Guerin pulled it off
They break down this whole situation from Vancouver's perspective
They discuss the implications for the Wild
and why New Jersey couldn't get the trade across the finish line and Elliotte’s discomfort with teams pressuring players to waive no-move clauses
while downplaying concerns about Tom Fitzgerald’s job security
The fellas also touch on the offers made by Detroit and Carolina
Kyle and Elliotte cover the Oilers and Penguins swapping goaltenders
Celebrini cementing his spot on Canada’s roster
key matchups from the weekend including Leafs-Oilers
and Connor Hellebuyck’s return stabilizing the Jets
The Final Thought focuses on Kevin Adams and growing questions around his future in Buffalo
Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline
In the final segment, hear from Tom Wilson who sat down with Elliotte for an exclusive interview
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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman revisit the blockbuster Quinn Hughes trade between Vancouver and Minnesota, breaking down how Bill Guerin pulled it off (10:00). They break down this whole situation from Vancouver's perspective (15:32), They discuss the implications for the Wild (26:44), and why New Jersey couldn't get the trade across the finish line and Elliotte’s discomfort with teams pressuring players to waive no-move clauses (37:51), while downplaying concerns about Tom Fitzgerald’s job security (44:15). The fellas also touch on the offers made by Detroit and Carolina (45:57). Kyle and Elliotte cover the Oilers and Penguins swapping goaltenders (49:27), Celebrini cementing his spot on Canada’s roster (59:09), key matchups from the weekend including Leafs-Oilers (1:01:49), and Connor Hellebuyck’s return stabilizing the Jets (1:10:22). The Final Thought focuses on Kevin Adams and growing questions around his future in Buffalo (1:14:37).Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:20:29).In the final segment, hear from Tom Wilson who sat down with Elliotte for an exclusive interview (1:46:35).Today we highlight Alberta's KAY BRETTE and her single Way She Goes. Check out her music here.Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail.This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.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