Synopsis
Hockey fans already know the name, but this is not the blog. From Sportsnet, 31 Thoughts: The Podcast is a weekly deep dive into the biggest hockey news in the world, featuring the frozen yogi Jeff Marek and NHL Insider Elliotte Friedman.
Episodes
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32 Podcast Tour
15/09/2022 Duration: 27minVegas, baby! Jeff and Elliotte are in Sin City for the Player Media Tour and they have some big news. They are hitting the road for a podcast tour (00:10) starting September 22nd to October 6th hosted by Boston Pizza.Get your tickets at www.32tour.comSeptember 22nd - LondonSeptember 23rd - MarkhamSeptember 26th - KitchenerSeptember 27th - KingstonSeptember 29th - TrentonOctober 2nd - PeterboroughOctober 6th - HamiltonOn this week's podcast, the guys discuss the Jordan Kyrou deal (5:00), Bo Horvat (10:10), Jason Robertson (12:40), Jim Nill extension (14:15), some unsigned names (15:00), Tyler Motte signing Ottawa (17:00), MacKenzie Weegar talks (18:00), Nathan MacKinnon gives the guys some insight into his extension talks in Vegas (18:30), and Steve Mayer (Chief Content Officer at the NHL) talks the guys about P.K. Subban and what the league is planning to do at this seasons All-Star Game in Florida (20:00).Music Credit: Tōth - TurnaroundListen to the full single hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil
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The European Pack
12/09/2022 Duration: 59minJeff and Elliotte catch up with a few familiar names while in Europe for the Player Media Tour. They chat with Nino Niederreiter (3:00) about his new team in Nashville, Kevin Fiala (15:40) on why it was time for a change, Hampus Lindholm (26:00) on helping Jamie Drysdale learn the ropes, Nico Hischier (37:00) tells us about wearing the “C” in New Jersey, and Victor Olofsson (47:30) talks next steps for the Sabres.Music Credit: Worn-Tin - BitterListen to the full single hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.
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Tim $tützle
09/09/2022 Duration: 01h05minAnd Tim Stützle is staying in Ottawa for a long time! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the contract (00:10), what it means for the Senators, and how it impacts other players around the league (12:50).They also touch on MacKenzie Weegar (21:30), Jake Allen (22:10), Joe Thornton in San Jose (25:00), Zach Aston-Reese and Toronto (23:30), Philadelphia (27:00), Shane Doan and the Coyotes (29:50), and Jack Jablonski (34:00).Finally, they are joined by a pair of Red Wings, Moritz Seider (40:00) and Jakub Vrana (52:45).Music Crystal Glass - No End TonightListen to the full single hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Bally Sports Detroit, NBC Sports, SiriusXM and WXYT.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.
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Back To Work
06/09/2022 Duration: 01h06minWith hockey season around the corner, Jeff and Elliotte dive into some news from around the league including contract extensions for J. T. Miller (1:00) & Tage Thompson (14:45), what the Canucks might do with Bo Horvat (12:50), Dallas signing Jake Oettinger (19:45), Jason Robertson’s future with the Stars (21:40), Evan Rodrigues (24:15), Mike Sullivan is staying with the Penguins (29:20), Vegas building their roster (27:30), Canada wins gold at Women’s World on a sour note (30:20) and other stories we are following (26:15).The guys then chat with Pierre-Édouard Bellemare about his love of renovating homes and being back home in Paris (38:00), and they catch up with Victor Hedman (57:00).This episode is dedicated to Eli Palfreyman. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friend and family.Music Outro: Deeper - This HeatListen to the full single hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: The Cam & Strick PodcastThe views and opinio
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High Expectations
02/09/2022 Duration: 29minJeff and Elliotte are joined by Calgary goaltender Jacob Markström (2:30) to talk about the Flames' off-season, how he plans to improve his play against the Oilers and if the team has improved. Then Tim Stützle (14:00) of the Ottawa Senators tells the guys about his summer, off-season workout routine, improving his sleep and his expectation going into the season.Music Outro: Bijelo Dugme - Bitanga i princezaListen to the full track hereThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.
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Greetings From Paris
25/08/2022 Duration: 52minBonjour! Jeff and Elliotte are in Paris for the European Player Media Tour and they recap the latest news from around the league including Nathan MacKinnon contract talks (3:30), Nazem Kadri signs with Calgary (7:30), Patrick Kane on the move (14:40), news out of Montreal (18:50) and Phil Kessel signs in Vegas (12:30).The guys also catch up with Leon Draisaitl (22:40) to chat about his playoff injury, how the league has changed and what Edmonton needs to do to take the next steps. They then chat with deputy Commissioner Bill Daly (41:00) about the salary cap, Ottawa, the World Cup of Hockey and the Hockey Canada investigation.Music Outro: Naps - La kiffanceListen to the full single on SpotifyThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.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.
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Summer Surprise
29/07/2022 Duration: 01h08minHey! Jeff and Elliotte are back to provide you with a few updates on some of the moves that are yet to drop and the blockbuster trade of the summer. They chat Flames-Panthers and the trade that shook the hockey world (1:30), teams that showed interest in Matthew Tkachuk (10:15), Florida’s situation and some of their other off-season moves (14:15), what’s happening with Nazem Kadri (19:45), John Klingberg in Anaheim (24:50), arbitration cases (35:05), Oilers signing Jesse Puljujärvi (38:30), the Jets and Pierre-Luc Dubois (41:00), the Sharks find their head coach (43:30), and they discuss the Hockey Canada handling of sexual assault allegations (49:10)This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.Audio Credits: Bally Sports Florida and CPAC.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.
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Schools Out For The Summer
15/07/2022 Duration: 01h07minAnd exhale! Jeff and Elliotte cover the Johnny Gaudreau story from all angles (1:00) including how the negations went between the Flames and the All-Star winger, when Columbus joined the conversation, and what happened to New Jersey, Philadelphia and the Islander.They also touch on several other topics including Patrick Laine and the Blue Jackets (28:00), Nazem Kadri (29:30), John Klingberg (31:30), Ottawa (32:20), Carolina (35:25), Washington (38:45), Tampa Bay (40:00), New Jersey and Ondřej Palát (42:25), Oilers and Maple Leafs goaltending (45:30), Detroit (50:40), Buffalo (52:30), Toronto (53:40), St. Louis (56:00), Vancouver (56:50), Anaheim (58:00), Pittsburgh (59:10) and if we’ll see tampering accusations (1:02:00).This was our season finale! Thank you to all the listeners for spending the 2021-22 season with us. Thank you to all the folks who sent us tweets, DMs, emails and voicemails. This podcast is nothing without you.Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Parker
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Secure The Bag
11/07/2022 Duration: 46minBuckle up! Jeff and Elliotte discuss the latest around the goalie market, some names to keep an eye on this week and a couple of interesting stories to follow.They guys touch on Matt Murray (00:30) and Jack Campbell (3:40), Adrian Kempe (9:00), J.T. Miller (11:35), Brent Burns (15:20), the Panthers (18:10) and the Blue Jackets (19:30), Evgeni Malkin (20:45), Claude Giroux (23:20), Johnny Gaudreau (24:00), Ondřej Palát (25:10), the Strome’s (25:30) and the Red Wings (26:50), Andrew Copp (28:20), a few things on the Avalanche (28:50), David Perron (31:20), Nick Deslauriers (32:00), Phil Kessel (32:45), John Klingberg (33:00), Josh Manson (33:50), Miles Wood (35:30), Shane Wright (36:30), potential rule changes (39:25), Andreas Athanasiou (40:50) and they give a quick thought on Montreal (44:30).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Offenbach - Seulement qu’une aventureListen to all their music including this track on SpotifyThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic,
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Merci Montréal
08/07/2022 Duration: 44minGreat to be back at the NHL Draft! Jeff and Elliotte recap day 1 of the draft from Montreal (14:00) and then Elliotte provides a few notes from day 2 (00:10).They discuss Duncan Keith (1:00), the goalie market (3:20), Philadelphia (8:30), the reaction from Montreal fans (10:50) and their thoughts of the event (14:20), Chicago (20:00), Toronto (26:40), Minnesota (28:20), Calgary (38:20), players that fell (31:00), Buffalo (34:25), GM of the Year award (35:10), newsy bits (36:50), and Elliotte tells us a great Shane Wright story (12:00).They guys also remember the late Bryan Marchment (39:10).This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Sportsnet.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.
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Rumours Rumours Everywhere
05/07/2022 Duration: 36minSo much is happening! Jeff and Elliotte go over a lot in a short amount of time including Mike Grier in San Jose as their next GM (00:30), Alex DeBrincat (3:25), Matt Murray (5:25), Marc-André Fleury (6:40), Darcy Kuemper (8:35), Semyon Varlamov (9:35), Mason Marchment (10:45), what’s Tampa Bay doing (11:45), Ryan McDonough (13:00), Toronto goalie situation (13:40), Edmonton (17:55), Calgary (19:20), Vancouver (20:15), Winnipeg hires Rick Bowness (23:30), Detroit (28:05), and things they are looking at ahead of the NHL Draft in Montreal (31:10).Story by Iain MacIntyre on Brock Boeser mentioned in the podcastCheck out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Kevin Morby - This Is A PhotographListen to all of Kevin’s music including this track on SpotifyThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessar
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The Latest ...
01/07/2022 Duration: 58minListen before everything changes! Jeff and Elliotte give you the latest from around the league as players are on the move as are coaches.They discuss the situation in Tampa Bay with Ryan McDonagh and Nick Paul (2:50), Pittsburgh with Kris Letang & Nashville with Filip Forsberg (7:00), Flames and Johnny Gaudreau (13:50), Buffalo signs Craig Anderson (16:30), some big news out of San Jose (19:00), Edmonton and Jack Campbell (23:50), what Toronto will do in goal (24:30), Dallas sign Scott Wedgewood (26:30), Philadelphia (27:20), Chicago and Alex DeBrincat (29:30), Kings trade for Kevin Fiala (30:20), coaching situations in Boston (35:20) and Winnipeg (35:40). Plus, the guys FINALLY get to your calls and emails (37:40).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: USS - Never StopListen to all their music including this single on SpotifyThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Griffin Porter.Audio Cre
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Year Of The Avalanche
27/06/2022 Duration: 38minColorado wins the Stanley Cup! Jeff and Elliotte recap game 6 (00:10) and discuss some of the post-final on-ice interviews, Cale Makar winning the Conn Smythe Trophy, and talk about what made the Avalanche such a special team.They also take a look at Tampa Bay and what they might do this off-season (27:50), if any Lightning coaches are being interviewed for coaching positions around the league (27:15), what they are looking ahead to this week (33:50) and a hat tip to the Hockey Night crew for an amazing two months (30:45).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Brothers From Another - Blame It On My YouthListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM and Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are
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Game Of The Year
25/06/2022 Duration: 33minThe series moves back to Tampa! Jeff and Elliotte break down game 5 (00:10) and the impressive performance from Andrei Vasilevskiy, players battling through injuries, and wonder if DJ Triple T should have played “All the Small Things” by Blink 182.They also discuss Barry Trotz’s decision to not pursue a coaching job this season (18:30), who the Jets might be looking at for their head coach position (22:40), reports that Luke Richardson will be the new head coach in Chicago (25:50), Sean Burke’s new role in Vegas (28:15), Patrice Bergeron returning to Boston (28:40), and Vancouver listening to trade offers for J.T. Miller (30:00).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: OMBIIGIZI - Cherry CokeListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.Audio Credits: Altitude
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Thumbs Up For Kadri
23/06/2022 Duration: 39minA wild finish in Tampa! Jeff and Elliotte recap an exciting game 4 in Tampa (00:10), wonder how the Lightning will rebound from the loss and discuss the OT goal by Nazem Kadri (11:00).They then talk about Paul Maurice and why Florida hired him as their new head coach (15:30), Pierre-Luc Dubois and Blake Wheeler potentially looking to move out of Winnipeg (20:40), and the guys break down their awards ballot (27:00).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Shred Kelly - Roman Candle EyesListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM and Sportsnet.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.
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Bolts, Brady & Bukauskas
21/06/2022 Duration: 40minWe have a series! Jeff and Elliotte break down the response from Tampa Bay in game 3 (00:10), the time allowed for a coach's challenge (10:45), and the exchange between Charles Barkley and Kyle Bukauskas (13:00).The guys also discuss Ethan Bear’s future in Carolina (14:45), Vancouver landing Andrei Kuzmenko (18:15), the San Jose GM search (21:45), Peter DeBoer and Dallas (23:55), the identity of the Philadelphia Flyers according to new head coach John Tortorella (27:00) and the Hockey Canada investigation (33:30).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREThis podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.Audio Credits: AM 970 WFLA, Sportsnet and Sportsnet 590 The FAN.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.
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Total Domination
19/06/2022 Duration: 36minTouchdown! Jeff and Elliotte recap game 2 (00:10) of the Stanley Cup final, Valeri Nichushkin being a priority for the Avalanche this off-season, talk about their early Conn Smythe trophy candidates and wonder how game 3 will play out in Tampa Bay.They also touch on several coaching searches around the league (15:15), the future of Connor Brown in Ottawa (12:45), Nicklas Backstrom surgery (23:40), the Sharks GM search and potential candidates (25:20), Jesper Bratt and the New Jersey Devils — possible offer sheet (29:00), and the latest on Johnny Gaudreau (35:40).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Laura Misch - ClimbListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast ar
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Rocky Mountain High
16/06/2022 Duration: 42minWhat a start to the final! Jeff and Elliotte recap game 1 as Elliotte walks home from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado (00:01). They also address Gary Bettman and Bill Daly’s press conference ahead of the Stanley Cup final (19:20), coaches who have found landing stops and teams that are still looking (24:50), Peter MacTavish parting ways with the Senators (35:00) and the latest on John Gibson (37:10).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Mating Ritual - BungalowListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.Audio Credits: Altitude Sports Radio 92.5 FM, AM 970 WFLA and Sportsnet.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.
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Next Stop, Stanley Cup!
13/06/2022 Duration: 55minThe Stanley Cup is set! Jeff and Elliotte recap game 6 between the Lightning-Rangers (00:35) and the impressive performance by Steve Stamkos, preview the Stanley Cup final (11:00) and look ahead to the off-season for the New York Rangers (15:45).They also discuss Mike Smith and Duncan Keith as the Oilers await their decision (36:30), the San Jose GM role (41:15), coaches to keep an eye on (46:30), and what we might expect from the Board of Governors meeting this week (52:30).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Manwolves - Turkish CoffeeListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.Audio Credits: AM 970 WFLA.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 & M
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Sifter, Snifter & You Got Tampa’d
10/06/2022 Duration: 33minTampa is rolling! Jeff and Elliotte recap game 5 between the Rangers-Bolts (00;10), what New York needs to do to get a win in game 6 and Jeff tells us a few stories about Mikhail Sergachev (10:15). The guys also talk about the coaching search in Dallas (16:50), the Bruce Cassidy media availability (18:20), more coaches interviewing around the league (22:50), Kevin Bieksa’s cottage fox story (28:00) and the Toronto Maple Leafs are looking for a new goaltending coach (29:50).Check out the limited edition 32 Thoughts merchandise line HEREMusic Outro: Hot Flash Heat Wave - 2 BirdsListen to our 32 Tracks playlist on Amazon Music. All the tracks you hear on this podcast during the playoffs are featured there.This podcast was produced and mixed by Amil Delic, and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman. Production support by Mike Rogerson.Audio Credits: AM 970 WFLA and Sportsnet.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers