Welcome, Stanley! Jeff and Elliotte get you set for the Stanley Cup Playoff by previewing every first-round series starting in the East (48:00) and then moving to the West (55:20). But before that, they get into some of the changes around the league including more details out of Pittsburgh (00:00), Peter Laviolette stepping down as the head coach of the Washington Capitals (10:00) and the Blue Jackets fire head coach Brad Larsen (16:30). They also wrap up the teams that didn’t make the playoffs and what they might do this off-season —— Anahiem (19:30), Chicago (25:40), Arizona (29:30), Philade ..read more

Changes are underway! Jeff and Elliotte kick things off with news out of Pittsburgh with changes to their front office (00:00) as well as the Ducks firing head coach Dallas Eakins (11:40), they wonder what Calgary will do this off-season (15:30) and if the Predators will rebuild (29:30), an impressive run from the Sabres (37:40), how different will the Capitals be next season (43:10), how crazy will things get in Ottawa (46:50) and what are Vancouver’s priorities this summer (50:20). The guys also chat about Gabriel Landeskog missing the playoffs (55:50), the send-off for Jonathan Toews in Chi ..read more

The Carolina Hurricanes are a hard team to play thanks to their coach. Elliotte sat down with Rod Brind’Amour in Ottawa the day after his son, Skyler, won the Frozen Four with Quinnipiac. They talk about Skyler’s journey in hockey, the make up of the Canes, why he got into coaching, the Stanley Cup run in 2006, being part of some massive trades during his playing days, his relationship with owner Tom Dundon, the culture in Carolina and the changes he feels need to be made to officiating in the NHL to make it an even playing ground. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thoug ..read more

Playoffs are around the corner! Jeff and Elliotte break down a crazy fun-filled weekend of hockey with the Frozen Four coming to an end (1:00), the St. Pats forcing a Game 7 and the playoff race in the Eastern Conference tightens up (14:30). The guys also discuss Calgary’s tough outcome (5:00), Winnipeg getting closer to securing a playoff spot (9:45), Bo Horvat post-game (17:40), the Maple Leafs call in their EBUG (21:00), Martin St. Louis asks to be part of Team Canada’s coaching staff (26:00), several colleges signings including Matthew Knies (27:00) and Lane Hutson (30:40), the search for ..read more

The Seattle Kraken are going to the Stanley Cup Playoffs! Jeff and Elliotte chat about the remarkable sophomore season from the Kraken (1:30) and some of their key players. They then get into the Eastern Conference playoff race by discussing Bolts-Islanders (11:00), Panthers continue to play tough (17:00), Ottawa officially eliminated from playoff contention (19:00), Pittsburgh holds their ground (24:30), Buffalo continues to chase (28:10), Toronto plays a fun one against the Bruins (30:00), Predators hanging on by a thread (33:40), Flames & Jets continue to battle it out (38:00) and Vegas ..read more

He’s 19 years old and he’s a 20-goal scorer in the NHL. Wyatt Johnston sat down with Jeff Marek at the American Airlines Center in Dallas to talk about his rookie season, living with Joe Pavelski, being coached by Marc Savard in Windsor, his 7-point performance in junior and how he’s adjusted to being a professional. We also hear from Peter DeBoer and Joe Pavelski who speak on Wyatt and his great start in the league. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail Outro Music: Brasstronaut - Hawk Listen to the full track here Thi ..read more

The final push! Jeff and Elliotte tip their hat to Brayden Schenn (00:00), discuss an odd event in the Bruins-Blues game (4:15), Connor Bedard had himself a weekend (6:50), Kris Letang plays in his 1000th game (12:20), Islanders hitting a bump in the road (16:20), Panthers string together some wins (20:00), Buffalo inserts Devon Levi (22:40), Craig Anderson’s future (26:10), the marketing plan put forth by Ryan Reynolds (27:40), NHL going to Australia (31:00), Jets and Flames get some big wins (38:20), and Michael Bunting has a target on his back (45:00). They guys also take your questions and ..read more

April is upon us! Jeff and Elliotte discuss Gary Bettman’s night out with Ryan Smith, owner of the Utah Jazz and Real Salt Lake (1:00), Executive Director of the NHLPA Marty Walsh addresses the media for the first time (4:50), AHL teams looking to push Scott Howson out of the league (17:00), a wild game between the Senators-Flyers (24:00), Pittsburgh still in the race (29:30) and the Rangers sign Filip Chytil to a 4-year extension (35:10). Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail Outro Music: Tyler Ramsey - Evening Country ..read more

He’s skilled and has his dad's edge. Max Domi was a first-round draft pick in 2013 and is in his 8th season in the NHL. He has made his way around the league but contributed everywhere he’s played. He joins Jeff to talk about his new club in Dallas, the situation with his teeth, why he’s always been a pass-first player, finding the right stick, growing up around great hockey players, his obsession with shoes, and playing under Pete DeBoer. Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call The Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail Outro Music: RealLiveAnimals - Empty Listen ..read more

Playoffs are around the corner! Jeff and Elliotte talk about the play of the Maple Leafs as of late and discuss a conspiracy theory that’s been making the rounds (2:30). They also get into the exciting game between the Bolts-Bruins (9:20), the future of the Jets core (15:30), Rod Brind’Amour’s 2nd-period interview against the Bruins (26:10), College free agent signings (33:20), things falling into place for Pittsburgh (36:40), Washington’s situation with Evgeny Kuznetsov (39:30), Devils clinch the playoffs (42:00), Seattle continue to roll (44:45) and what March 26th means in the hockey world ..read more