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Nov 14, 2025 1 hr 42 min

The Raccoons Strike Back

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In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Maple Leafs’ early-season struggles after a 4–3 loss to the Kings, and why Toronto can still afford to be patient on the trade front. The guys provide an update on David Kämpf’s situation and whether Montreal could be a fit (16:11) before touching on Adrian Kempe beginning extension talks in Los Angeles (20:56). They run through notes from the GM Meetings (24:10), check in on Ottawa’s seven-game point streak and Shane Pinto’s new deal (27:05), and discuss the concern in Vancouver after Thatcher Demko’s injury (39:40). Elliotte weighs in on the mood in Buffalo with no update on Tage Thompson (47:16). The fellas unpack the exciting Islanders-Golden Knights tilt from Thursday (50:32). Plus Elliotte talks about his latest “For You Page” discovery (56:07). The Final Thought pays tribute to the late New York sports writer Larry Brooks (58:30). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:07:15). Today we highlight Montreal singer-songwriter Nadia Hawa Baldé aka HAWA B and her single Je veux rester. Check her out here. Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation 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 Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts with the Maple Leafs’ early struggles and why Toronto can stay patient despite a 4–3 loss to the Kings. They update David Kämpf’s situation, touch on Adrian Kempe’s early extension talks, review notes from the GM Meetings, and highlight Ottawa’s strong seven-game point streak alongside Shane Pinto’s new deal. The guys also discuss concern in Vancouver following Thatcher Demko’s injury, the low vibes in Buffalo with no update on Tage Thompson, and an entertaining Islanders–Golden Knights matchup. The episode wraps with Elliotte’s latest “For You Page” find and a Final Thought honouring the late Larry Brooks.

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