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Mar 2, 2026 1 hr 47 min

The One Before

from 32 Thoughts: The Podcast Hosted by Sportsnet

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman gear up for trade deadline week, diving into Steven Stamkos’ availability and continued interest around Ryan O’Reilly (2:00), Robert Thomas (11:30), and Jordan Binnington (16:30). They discuss Nazem Kadri’s leadership in Calgary (19:00), Toronto’s path toward potentially selling (26:00), and uncertainty surrounding Elias Pettersson after being benched against Seattle (42:59). The guys also touch on Tyler Myers’ unresolved situation (47:00), Vincent Trocheck speculation (49:00), Seattle’s continued pursuit of a star scorer (50:00), Vegas looking leakier than usual defensively (51:00), and Buffalo’s intriguing options including whether a Rasmus Ristolainen reunion makes sense (52:00). Montreal appears positioned as a gatherer rather than a seller (55:00), and the Final Thought focuses on Jim Hiller being let go by the LA Kings (58:33) Kyle and Elliotte answer listener questions in the Thoughtline (1:08:45). Today we highlight BC's Tryg Strand and his new track 'Love and War'. Check his music out 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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Kyle and Elliotte break down the biggest storylines heading into trade deadline week, including Stamkos’ status, continued chatter around O’Reilly, Thomas, and Binnington, and Toronto’s potential shift toward selling. They explore uncertainty in Vancouver, Calgary’s stance on Kadri, Seattle’s hunt for a star, and Buffalo’s fascinating options. The episode wraps with a Final Thought on Jim Hiller’s departure in Los Angeles.

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