Mr. 900
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open the podcast with Pittsburgh acknowledging Alex Ovechkin’s 900th goal. The guys turn their attention to the struggling St. Louis Blues, where effort is being questioned and Jordan Kyrou once again finds himself in the middle of it (10:00). Elliotte explains why Jordan Binnington would have to fall off the map to miss Team Canada’s Olympic roster and who else could fill out the goaltending picture (18:45). The fellas react to Marcus Johansson’s controversial goal (27:00) and the Ducks’ surprising scoring surge (40:19). They discuss Auston Matthews’ best game of the season and the Leafs’ insistence that he’s healthy (45:23). Elliotte weighs in on the Owen Tippett rumours and draws parallels between Matvei Michkov’s current scrutiny and what Elias Pettersson went through last year (49:18). There’s chatter around a possible Trevor Zegras extension in Philly (52:50). Elliotte and Kyle weigh in the Vancouver Canucks' struggles (54:45). The guys touch on Arthur Kaliyev’s situation (1:04:27). The episode wraps with concern over the USHL’s uncertain future and what it could mean for the American development pipeline (1:10:11 ). The Final Thought focuses on Hockey Hall of Fame week and what it represents for the sport (1:17:05).Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:04:30).Today we highlight Anishinaabe indie roots-rock performer Graeme Jonez and his track Ride or Die. Check him out here.Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here.Email the podcast at
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