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.
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0:00 – The struggling Edmonton Oilers.
12:38 – Montreal’s 8–4 loss to Washington.
19:09 – Nashville and whether it’s time for the Predators to consider selling pieces.
24:07 – Elliotte gives the Avalanche their flowers.
30:58 – Matthew Schaefer being placed on the Olympic drug-testing protocol.
38:23 – Connor Bedard earning an ‘A’ in Chicago and the debate around bringing him to the Olympics.
44:53 – Adam Lowry’s extension in Winnipeg.
49:49 – Brad Lambert receiving permission to seek a trade.
55:20 – Ottawa aiming for a home-run swing on the market.
57:52 – The Final Thought highlights Alex Ovechkin and a Capitals team that’s heating up.
1:05:26 – Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline.
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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.
The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
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The Struggling Edmonton Oilers | 32 Thoughts
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9 Comments
Noice!
As a Panther fan I've seen the script for this Saturday since the schedule released. Florida win or loss does not matter, the golden goose squad in Alberta is getting the spotlight. I'd still rather a win just so we can move on without much thought
While the goaltending needs to be better for the Oilers, I think it's ridiculous to single them out when the team is playing like complete garbage most nights. You can count on one hand the number of games this year where the Oilers have outplayed the other team and 2 of those are games 1 and 2.
I would love to see the fan's reaction if we had a 8M goaltender and he was getting lit up from poor play in front of him.
As a side note, I absolutely love the McDavid haters out in the world. Truly the lowest common denominator.
Trouble in Northern Alberta! WIN is the only for sure lock to make the playoffs in Canada.
Hearing any of these excuses for Edmonton is tiring. They suck, they're burned out after two loses at the finals. The lineup is shot.
Thanks guys for the update, interesting point of view about Finnish goalies, looking at the stats Saros and Lankinen are first in line. U – P Luukkonen must improve his game, he could be considered if he takes it to the next level. Greetings from Finland 🇫🇮❤️🇨🇦🇺🇸
4min in and as a Penguins fan….I just can't complain enough about that Guentzel trade. Guentzel ( a superstar winger ) for Bunting ( floundered – barely a 2nd line player now ) ; Ponomorev ( not even an NHL player ) ; Koivunen ( looks awful in the NHL maybe* a 3rd line winger )….what a bust. Dubas is overrated, I am over and done with him. He couldnt manage a target ! Getm out.
The thought-line cleansing needs to be the new "try the ribs". Bukauskas also has to deliver like he did though. Very zen.
😂oilers are ass