In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte dive into the official sale and relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah. They also talk about what has to happen for the Coyotes to return to the desert (10:14) and Alex Meruelo’s absence from the final game in Arizona (13:54). Jeff and Elliotte also discuss how attractive the Coyotes’ roster is now with a cavalcade of young talent (18:08). Afterwards, the fellas delve into the Buffalo Sabres coaching vacancy and the return of hard-nose coaches (29:08). Jeff and Elliotte talk about the job Marty St. Louis has done in Montreal (37:59). They give Jeff Carter his flowers now that he is retired from the NHL (44:27) and talk about where Patrick Kane will land following this stint with the Detroit Red Wings (52:01). They also highlight Nikita Kucherov reaching 100 assists on the season (53:58). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte talk about Jack Edwards and Jeff Rimer who both called it a career from behind the mic (59:15). 

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:06:19). Jeff and Elliotte run through and preview every first round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs:

Rangers vs Capitals (1:11:46)Islanders vs Hurricanes (1:16:12)Leafs vs Bruins (1:19:02)Panthers vs Lightning (1:24:39)

Jets vs Avalanche (1:27:24)Canucks vs Predators (1:31:30)Stars vs Golden Knights (1:35:25)Oilers vs Kings (1:39:00)

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman have the latest developments on the Arizona Coyotes' potential move to Salt Lake City. Elliotte lays out how the entire plan was meant to unfurl and outlines how Alex Meruelo will be allowed to bring an NHL club back to Arizona (18:50). The fellas talk about Elliotte's trip down to Florida which turns into a conversation about Auston Matthews' quest for goal 70 (26:48). Jeff and Elliotte debate whether Jared Bednar and the Colorado Avalanche should start Alexandar Georgiev in their final game of the regular season (31:30) and the guys touch on the Eastern Conference playoff race as things begin to crystallize (36:38). Elliotte weighs in on Mark Stone's comeback from LTIR, and takes a stance on the Vegas Golden Knights' use of LTIR (43:00). They wrap the A block by revisiting the NCAA Men's Hockey National Championship and the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship Games (54:00). 

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:01:05). Jeff and Elliotte also sit down with Executive Producer Charlie Lyons to promote his upcoming documentary Saving Sakic (1:15:30).

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman delve into the Arizona Coyotes potential relocation to Salt Lake City. Why the players aren't speaking, the emotions in the aftermath, and the dealings behind the scenes. That bleeds into a conversation about how people around the league felt snookered and played by Coyotes ownership and how NHL hockey will potentially return to Arizona down the line (17:00). Jeff and Elliotte also discuss the league's interest in having Ryan Smith as an owner in the league (21:30) and banter about how they expect the Utah franchise to be aggressive in adding players (25:45). The fellas then delve into an exciting night of hockey in the Eastern Conference playoff race (29:48). They talk about the tight Hart Trophy race (32:35) and dive into the Noah Hanifin extension in Vegas (39:25). Jeff and Elliotte talk about Jakob Silfverberg announcing his retirement from the NHL, and Elliotte has a note on the Ducks who got into some hot water (46:14).

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (52:52). Jeff wraps the podcast with an anecdote on Anaheim Ducks prospect Sam Colangelo (1:08:31). 

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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In this total eclipse of a podcast, Jeff and Elliotte kick things off by shining a light on Yegor Sharangovich breaking the record for most goals in a season by a Belarusian player. That makes way for a conversation about the Penguins gaining ground in the playoff race (5:00). Jeff and Elliotte also delve into Jake Guentzel's future in Carolina (12:15) and discuss Detroit sneaking into a WC spot for the time being and Patrick Kane contributing to the scoresheet (20:41).  Speaking of sunlight and the eclipse, Jeff and Elliotte make time to mention Joonas Korpisalo getting blinded by sunlight mid-game in Washington (23:55). Next, Jeff and Elliotte discuss the Oilers' need for Evander Kane to find his game if they want to go on a long playoff run (34:52), and Elliotte also mentions that Artemi Panarin deserves love for MVP (38:24). The guys then find the irony in Brady Tkachuk taking issue with Nico Hischier's empty net goal (39:42). Afterward, the guys talk about how the St. Louis Blues have been swept by the San Jose Sharks this season (47:00) and  debate which team they'd want to face in the Pacific division playoffs (50:50).  They wrap the first segment by discussing the future of MLSE (1:01:07). 

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:09:09). They wrap this edition of the podcast by commenting on the state of officiating in the NHL. 

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Pre-2018 nostalgia was on full display on Thursday as Crosby and the Penguins took on Ovechkin and the Capitals with playoff implications, and Jeff and Elliotte made sure to open this edition of 32 Thoughts talking about just that. Once the fellas took care of the newly minted "doodlebug derby" in the East, they changed their focus to the brawl on Broadway between the Rangers and Devils (12:00). That convo made way for the Martin Pospisil major penalty on Thursday night that will most likely land him another suspension (23:27). Jeff and Elliotte also discuss John Tortorella's open and honest press conference this week in Philadelphia where he laid out his method amid questions about his coaching style (25:09). The fellas then talked about the Nashville Predators who have quickly become a team no one wants to face in the Western Conference (35:00) and Jeff and Elliotte make room to discuss the latest behind the Arizona Coyotes search for a new arena (41:00). The guys then crown the Dallas Stars as the deepest team in the NHL (44:00) and round out the A block by highlighting newly minted San Jose Shark Collin Graf (50:30).

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (54:31). 

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte open with a heated discussion about expanded playoffs in the NHL and how it would be beneficial for the league despite the turtle derby in the Eastern Conference right now. That conversation makes way for a discussion around Auston Matthews as he notched 60 goals this season. How long will it take him to chase down the Gretzky/Ovechkin goal scoring record (13:39)? They also talk about how it can effect the Leafs' decision on players like Mitch Marner (20:31). Jeff and Elliotte also talk about the Minnesota Wild losing their extra point in OT for pulling their goaltender (32:05) and discuss Jonathan Quick breaking the wins record by an American goaltender (37:00). Then, the fellas talk about the Seattle Kraken finally recalling Shane Wright from Coachella Valley (38:34). 

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (52:34).  Following the Thought Line, Jeff and Elliotte close the pod by giving the Vancouver Canucks their flowers for being the first Canadian club to clinch a playoff spot (1:15:00). 

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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Jeff and Elliotte open this edition of the podcast by talking about the Philadelphia Flyers and the precarious situation surrounding goalie Ivan Fedotov. They turn their attention to the team itself, as the Flyers deal with the pressure of a tight playoff race (9:39). Next, what's up in Buffalo after the Sabres were blown out by the Senators on Wednesday night (17:51) and that's followed by a discussion about the Eastern Conference "turtle derby" (24:25). Then, Jeff and Elliotte dive into a heated debate over Mark Scheifele's two, five, & ten minute penalties on Thursday night and the Winnipeg Jets losing five games in a row (27:49). The guys also talk about the Predators winning streak coming to an end at the hands of the Coyotes (39:52). Finally, they get into Paul Maurice's all-time podium quote after the Florida Panthers clinched a playoff spot (41:39). 

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (58:04).  

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte pay tribute to Zach Hyman and Sam Reinhart, who both reached the magical hockey mark of 50 goals. Now that Reinhart has reached 50, the fellas ponder how the Florida Panthers fit him in their future plans (15:00). Next, Jeff and Elliotte focus on the Edmonton Oilers after Evander Kane didn't play on Sunday night (17:20) and the guys also highlight how important Gabe Vilardi has been to the Winnipeg Jets (23:20). Elliotte then provides his takeaways from Carolina-Toronto on Sunday (28:00), and that is then contrasted with the Columbus Blue Jackets who were officially eliminated from playoff contention this weekend (30:55). Elliotte provides an update on Elias Lindholm and the Canucks, and the guys highlight the fan ovation for JT Miller on Saturday night (36:14). They give credit to the Nashville Predators who have turned their season around and sit in the first wild card spot in the West (40:19) and close out the A block by commenting on the relationship between the CHL and NCAA (43:19).  

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (51:26).  

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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Jeff and Elliotte kick this edition of 32 Thoughts off by recapping the NHL's GM Meetings from Del Boca Vista, Florida. They touch on how George Parros might involve more Managers from across the league to get additional opinions on rulings, the expansion of video review, and the advent of more video coaches for each NHL team. Jeff and Elliotte then turn their attention to Patrick Roy and the New York Islanders who continue to slide (20:40). They also talk about the Red Wings, who are in the thick of the playoff race, and how important it is for the league that they make the playoffs (28:00). That is followed by an in-depth conversation revolving around the situation between John Tortorella and Sean Couturier in Philadelphia (31:54). They wrap up the A-block of the pod by talking about the surging Nashville Predators (42:26), and Zach Hyman possibly scoring his 50th goal in Toronto this weekend (46:49).  

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (58:54). Jeff and Elliotte wrap up the podcast by talking about the tragic passings of Konstantin Koltsov and Chris Simon (1:18:00).

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman discuss what's on the schedule for the General Manager meetings in Florida, including a conversation around replay reviews (7:51) and an increased predictability with suspensions (11:05). The fellas then turn their attention to the Arizona Coyotes and their delicate search for a new arena (16:07). Jeff and Elliotte also delve into the Eastern Conference Wild Card race, highlighting the New York Islanders (25:16), the New York Rangers (31:08), and the Detroit Red Wings  (40:06). Afterward, Elliotte provides an update on Rod Brind'Amour's contract extension (48:07) and the guys talk about Mike Modano's new statue in Dallas (51:09).  

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (59:12) and Elliotte sits down with Buffalo Sabres forward Alex Tuch for an exclusive one on one interview (1:14:56).  

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty 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.