32 Thoughts: The Podcast
32 Thoughts: The Podcast
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When the Stars Start Speaking
1 hour 29 minutes Posted Mar 16, 2026 at 9:00 am.
In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Leon Draisaitl leaving Sunday’s game after a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt, while the Oilers don’t sound overly concerned and responded on the ice. They discuss Connor McDavid weighing in on player safety and suspensions, and what Gary Bettman’s response could be when the General Managers meet in Florida
The guys also touch on World Cup of Hockey host cities being on the agenda
while goalie interference debate resurfaces again after the Ottawa–Anaheim incident over the weekend
They note the end of Dave Alter’s impressive reporting streak
Mason McTavish’s surprising healthy scratch
and a tough weekend for Montreal despite Jacob Fowler continuing to show promise
The episode also covers Bobby McMann’s hot start in Seattle
the tightening playoff races
Dan Muse entering the Coach of the Year conversation
and where Macklin Celebrini might land on Hart Trophy ballots
The Final Thought focuses on Cole Hutson signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals
Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline
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In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Leon Draisaitl leaving Sunday’s game after a hit from Ozzy Wiesblatt, while the Oilers don’t sound overly concerned and responded on the ice. They discuss Connor McDavid weighing in on player safety and suspensions, and what Gary Bettman’s response could be when the General Managers meet in Florida (5:51). The guys also touch on World Cup of Hockey host cities being on the agenda (22:30), while goalie interference debate resurfaces again after the Ottawa–Anaheim incident over the weekend (23:40). They note the end of Dave Alter’s impressive reporting streak (31:00), Mason McTavish’s surprising healthy scratch (35:30), and a tough weekend for Montreal despite Jacob Fowler continuing to show promise (40:30). The episode also covers Bobby McMann’s hot start in Seattle (44:30), the tightening playoff races (47:50), Dan Muse entering the Coach of the Year conversation (48:40), and where Macklin Celebrini might land on Hart Trophy ballots (50:30). The Final Thought focuses on Cole Hutson signing a three-year entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals (52:30).
Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (
1:00:56).
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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.
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