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Jan 16, 2026 2 hr 36 min

The Moncton Monster Pod

from 32 Thoughts: The Podcast Hosted by Caleb Desnoyers, Gardiner MacDougall, Kevin Bieksa

In this Hockey Day in Canada edition of 32 Thoughts LIVE from Moncton NB, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to Mitch Marner facing the Maple Leafs for the first time since signing in Vegas, while also highlighting jersey retirement nights for Zdeno Chára in Boston and Sergei Fedorov in Detroit (17:00). The guys dig into a surprising coaching change in Columbus (26:22). Things shift to our live show where the fellas open with Rasmus Andersson emerging as the hottest name on the trade market (30:19), and bleak times in New York where the Rangers’ goaltending can no longer mask deeper issues (37:18). They discuss Vancouver opening the door to offers on everyone, Elias Pettersson’s difficult stretch, and Filip Hronek as the Canucks’ most valuable trade chip (44:24). Plus, the episode features interviews with Moncton Wildcats captain and Utah Mammoth fourth-overall pick Caleb Desnoyers (47:37), Wildcats head coach Gardiner MacDougall (1:03:19), and Kevin Bieksa (1:27:43). Kyle and Elliotte answer crowd questions in the Thoughtline (1:55:14). Today we highlight New Brunswick's Mike Trask. Trask’s songwriting deconstructs traditional genre conventions to reshape the familiar into something extraordinary. Check out his music here. Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. Email the podcast at [email protected] or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas. 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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In this Hockey Day in Canada edition of 32 Thoughts, live from Moncton, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down Mitch Marner facing the Leafs for the first time as a member of Vegas, along with jersey retirement nights for Zdeno Chára and Sergei Fedorov. They examine a surprising coaching change in Columbus, Rasmus Andersson emerging as the hottest trade target, and growing concerns around the Rangers as goaltending fails to cover deeper issues. The show also dives into Vancouver listening on everyone, Elias Pettersson’s struggles, and Filip Hronek as the Canucks’ top trade asset. The episode features interviews with Caleb Desnoyers, Gardiner MacDougall, and Kevin Bieksa.

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