32 Jinxes

Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open this edition of 32 Thoughts with the slumping Oilers heading into Sunrise and why Edmonton’s goaltending continues to be the biggest issue in the spotlight. They touch on Montreal’s 8–4 loss to Washington, Nashville’s potential sell-off, and Matthew Schaefer entering Olympic drug-testing protocol as debates swirl about his fit with Team Canada. The guys discuss Connor Bedard earning an “A” in Chicago, Adam Lowry’s extension in Winnipeg, Brad Lambert seeking a trade, and Ottawa aiming for a major swing on the market. The episode closes with a Final Thought on Alex Ovechkin and the suddenly surging Capitals.