Staving Season
4/29/20261 hr 27 min
This edition of 32 Thoughts with Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman opens with a tribute to our colleague and friend John Garrett.
The guys then delve into all the playoff action from Tuesday night:
Oilers vs Ducks (10:00)
Sabres vs Bruins (21:00)
Stars vs Wild (28:10)
Kyle and Elliotte dive back into the Leafs front office search as it nears its resolution (35:24). Elliotte provides an update on Vancouver's search (44:45) and the guys talk about the Senators locker clean out day (47:39). The Final Thought focuses on Kade O'Rourke being denied exceptional status from Hockey Canada to enter the OHL (49:31).
In the final segment the fellas review some of the other remaining series:
Golden Knights vs Mammoth (57:30)
Flyers vs Penguins (1:06:37)
Canadiens vs Lightning (1:17:10)
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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.
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First 90 secondsKyle Bukauskas· Host0:00
We are recording this edition of 32 Thoughts, the podcast, with very heavy hearts. We're still in shock, still trying to make sense of what has happened. John Garrett, uh, passed away suddenly at the age of 74. He was in the middle of working the Utah Vegas series for Sportsnet. Known as Cheech to many, uh, the stories that have come out over the last few days have been very heartwarming, all of the common theme that paints the picture of someone you just wanna be around, someone that made you feel good. Uh, Dom, I know for myself and for you, uh, John Garrett was part of the soundtrack of our childhoods growing up on the West Coast. And you being the resident Vancouverite of the three of us, um, why don't you go first. What's been on your mind?
Dominic Sramaty0:52
Uh, thanks, Kyle. Um, Cheech brought brilliance, warmth, and joy to the game we all love. And whether it was stopping pucks for the Canucks or painting vivid pictures from the broadcast booth alongside John and Murph, uh, he had a rare gift. He made hockey feel alive, personal, and fun, even on the toughest nights of Canucks hockey. Uh, but what truly set Cheech apart was his kindness. Um, he was a delightful human being, generous of spirit, quick with a laugh, humble in victory, gracious always. Uh, colleagues