32 Thoughts: The Podcast Sportsnet

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman debate whether Macklin Celebrini should return to BU or go pro with the San Jose Sharks, highlight impressive prospects from the combine and provide updates on Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov, and Jeremy Colliton. They also talk about Jake Guentzel's negotiating rights, reveal that Buffalo's 11th overall pick is available, discuss the impact of Igor Shesterkin's deal on Juuse Saros, and congratulate Rick Ball on his new role with the Chicago Blackhawks. They end with a preview of the Stanley Cup Final between Edmonton and Florida.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte discuss Game 6 between Edmonton and Dallas, where the Oilers secured their spot in the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers. They commend Kris Knoblauch's coaching efforts and dive into the depth of the Panthers roster. They also touch on the rivalry between Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett, and the Oilers. Plus, news and notes from around the hockey world, including a new 3-on-3 professional league, the GM search in Carolina, Ottawa's coaching staff, and a leaked coffee meeting between Mitch Marner and Craig Berube. They conclude by pondering the future of the New York Rangers.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman get into Florida's Game 4 win against the New York Rangers, the Carolina Hurricanes' firing of Don Waddell, Dan Bylsma becoming head coach of the Seattle Kraken, Sheldon Keefe's press conference as head coach of the New Jersey Devils, Mike Yeo leaving the Vancouver Canucks, Jonathan Marchessault's frustrations with Vegas' management, Will Smith joining the San Jose Sharks, Mike Grier's future plans, Sam Gagner's desire to play another NHL season, and the PWHL Final series. They also preview Game 4 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Dallas Stars.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss Igor Shesterkin's stellar performance in Game 3 between the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers. They also cover NHL updates, including Don Waddell's appointment as the Blue Jackets' general manager and Scott Arniel's new role as head coach for the Winnipeg Jets. The hosts speculate on coaching vacancies in Seattle and San Jose, analyze the aftermath of the Ryan McDonough trade, and consider potential player movements. The episode concludes with a preview of Game 3 between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars.

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss a thrilling double overtime game between the Edmonton Oilers and Dallas Stars. They then cover various NHL news topics, including Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell being allowed to explore other team opportunities and potential player trades within the Hurricanes roster, notably Martin Necas. They also touch on the Boston Bruins possibly targeting Elias Lindholm in the offseason, insights from the Vancouver Canucks' end-of-season media conference, Rick Tocchet's Jack Adams win, nominees for the Jim Gregory Award, Sheldon Keefe's appointment as the New Jersey Devils' head coach, and Jim Hiller's removal of the interim tag in Los Angeles. They wrap with a preview of Game 2 in the Eastern Conference Final.

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman analyze the Canucks' season post-mortem, discuss Jim Rutherford's plans to reload, reflect on Elias Pettersson's year, cover the McDonough trade, Berube's introduction as Leafs' coach, and the possibility of Montreal missing out on hosting the Four Nations Faceoff. They answer listener questions and preview Stanley Cup semifinal series: Oilers vs Stars and Rangers vs Panthers.