In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the struggling Edmonton Oilers heading into Sunrise and why their goaltending remains the biggest issue under the microscope. The fellas look at Montreal’s 8–4 loss to Washington and similar concerns in net (12:38) before shifting to Nashville and whether it’s time for the Predators to consider selling pieces (19:09). Elliotte gives the Avalanche their flowers (24:07). They discuss Matthew Schaefer being placed on the Olympic drug-testing protocol and whether he fits on Team Canada (30:58), as well as Connor Bedard earning an ‘A’ in Chicago and the debate around bringing him to the Olympics (38:23). The guys touch on Adam Lowry’s extension in Winnipeg (44:53), Brad Lambert receiving permission to seek a trade (49:49), and Ottawa aiming for a home-run swing on the market (55:20). The Final Thought highlights Alex Ovechkin and a Capitals team that’s heating up (57:52). Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (1:05:26). Today we highlight Toronto-based band Heaven For Real and their song Unltd. Time. Check them out here . Listen to all the 32 Thoughts music here. Donate to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation here. Email the podcast at
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