Another Tkachuk Exodus
6/22/20261 hr 21 min
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman break down all angles of the blockbuster trade that sends Brady Tkachuk from the Senators to the Panthers. The guys talk the impact this will have on Canadian teams considering American players (15:30). They talk about what the Panthers will potentially do with their goaltending (22:30). Kyle and Elliotte revisit all the Maple Leafs news from last week (25:00). They talk about conclusion of the Mike Babcock investigation (35:00). Seattle gets some spotlight after their transactions on Sunday (39:00). Elliotte touches on Tarasenko, Nichushkin, and Trouba (43:30). The Final Thought focuses on the passing of NHL blogging trailblazer Paul Kukla (45:30). The guys also touch on the end of Hockey Night in Canada-Rogers partnership (47:00).
Kyle and Elliotte answer your questions and comments in the Thought Line presented by BetMGM (54:35).
Today we highlight indie-rock group from Calgary, Alberta Sea of Lettuce and their song Stick Around. Check them out here.
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This podcast was produced and mixed by Cristian Ceniti and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.
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First 90 secondsKyle Bukauskas· Host0:00
Speaking of the song, do you remember the show Stickin' Around? No, what was that? It was on YTV. It was like a, it was a cartoon. Hold on. I gotta look this up, 'cause I love- And the main character always went, "Hey, guys." Oh, yeah. Yeah. I love YTV nostalgia. Oh, so good. Like, I don't know, were you too old for The Weekenders? No. Now, all of a sudden, I get- The Chom- the Chum Buckets? Oh- Oh ... love the Chum Buckets. Um- My buddy still says, "Later, days." I'm like, "What are we doing?" [laughs] Welcome to 32 Thoughts, the podcast presented by your Canadian Toyota dealers and the 2026 Tacoma. It's time to Toyota. Kyle Elliott and Dom back with you. Hope, uh, everyone had a great Father's Day. Those who are celebrating the father in their lives, those who are being celebrated. Elliot, I hope you had a great Father's Day. Also, how are you feeling?
Elliotte Friedman· Host0:56
My voice is back mostly. I feel much better. Thank you. And even if it wasn't, I know the audience was gonna say, "Suck it up. We need a pod." So- Yes ... I was ready to play hurt, but I'm not that badly hurt. How was your first Father's Day, Kyle?
Kyle Bukauskas· Host1:17
Really special. Really special. Had a great morning at home. Went to an Okotoks Dogs game in the afternoon. The weather cooperated. It was a little iffy going in, but, uh, it was spectacular. Thanks