The Importance of the Emotional Linchpin

32 Thoughts: The Podcast

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman delve into the return of JT Miller to the Vancouver Canucks following an almost one month absence from the team. They also talk about the importance of the emotional leaders on NHL franchises (5:00), before unpacking what the Canucks are searching to add to their roster (9:00). Afterwards, they talk about the injuries to Maple Leafs goalie Anthony Stolarz (18:03) and Ducks forward Trevor Zegras (25:15) before speculating on the future of John Gibson (29:34). They talk about the Calder race between Celebrini and Michkov (34:24) and Kyle and Elliotte discuss the big blowouts from Thursday night. Mainly, the Islanders almost blowing a 5-1 lead followed by an angry Patrick Roy at the post game podium (39:15). The Final Thought focuses on the fellas' main takeaways from the BOG meetings from Florida this week (46:36).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and respond to your voicemails in the Thought Line (1:04:33).

Kyle wraps the podcast by teeing up this weekend's action (1:24:51).

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

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