Controversy in Ottawa Around Linus Ullmark | 32 Thoughts
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman react to the controversy in Ottawa following an anonymous tweet, while also breaking down a dominant 8–2 night for the Avalanche.
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breaking down a dominant 8–2 night for the Avalanche
0:00 -Reacting to the controversy in Ottawa following an anonymous tweet.
15:00 – Breaking down a dominant 8–2 night for the Avalanche.
17:01 – Jesperi Kotkaniemi’s painful omission from Finland’s Olympic roster.
24:27 – Tough losses for Winnipeg and New Jersey and pointed comments from Sheldon Keefe. 34:40 – Unpacking the Binnington–Hofer incident.
37:40 – Ongoing questions around the Milan Olympic arena and logistics.
49:20 – Trade chatter ranging from Laurent Brossoit to San Jose.
47:25 – Brayden Schenn being linked to Toronto.
51:00 – Touching on Macklin Celebrini’s MVP-caliber season.
1:00:55 – Patrick Kane reaching 500 goals.
1:04:01 – The Final Thought looks ahead to the NHL Draft heading to Buffalo.
1:10:56 – Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline.
1:31:17 – Speaking with the owner of the Utah Mammoth Ryan Smith following the NHL’s announcement that the 2027 Winter Classic will be held in Utah.
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Controversy in Ottawa Around Linus Ullmark | 32 Thoughts
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Elliotte is saying players should request trades because internet trolls make up rumours? Interesting perspective lol
There is no evidence to support this story about the Senators… except their putrid play. 🙂
Alexander (and buddies). You and Sheldon would get along. 🤣
Can someone explain to a person who doesn’t have Twitter what this Ullmark rumour is? I can’t find it anywhere…
I understand Elliot's argument vis-a-vis family. That said, part of the unwritten rules of celebrity is that when you guys choose to put yourselves in the public eye, this is part of it. If you don't want your family exposed to this stuff, don't be in the public eye. I feel like the millions of dollars they make (especially with how bad the economy is right now) is the tradeoff. Don't want the attention? Don't put yourself there.
Reminds me of the Kessler/Scnider situation in Vancouver some years back 🤷♂️🤔
Wealthy, physically fit men do what wealthy, physically fit men do. Surprise surprise.
Friedman's take is ridiculous.
If you throw a rock into a pack of dogs, it’s the one you hit that hollers. There is a reason they’ve responded to this accusation….
This is the first I hear about it so how much damage was done?
Andlauer should ask Staois to step down of his roles effectively immediately for this statement or fire him. He just made a total mess that is going to bite them in the A. When you are not transparent and keep everything closed door, you create an untrustworthy relationship with your fan base. You opened the doors to speculations by releasing this statement, and the rumors mills are now running wild, and now as reach the international scene. This as gone sideways so fast and is only heading for a wall. Felt like Staois was making it more personal then anything else. Time for him to go away from the organization.
What’s the rumour? Stutzle or Tkachuk wants out?
Craig Carton ran with the Ullmark story this afternoon on his radio show on WFAN in New York, so there you go…. no surprise, right?
Alexander is correct about the Gordie Howe and Standard Hat Trick. There should be four total goals to complete both hat tricks. The analysis provided was correct.
Its now known as the E List, the Erik Karlsson drama a few years back when the wives were fighting online🙄
Some players will be returning to empty houses…
On Ottawa – It’s absolutely hilarious that this team is a bottom 5 team in the league. Last year the 7 Sens fans were chanting the rebuild was over, after 8 years they were back!! Now heading to another 8+ year rebuild, without a first round pick this year 😂😂😂
As for the whole cheating scandal, it’s no secret that the majority of NHL players sleep around on the road. Having said that, you have classy players like a Suzuki and then clowns like Brady Tkachuk, he would sleep with any dude that lets him.
Can someone share what the troll said?
I kind of agree with the gordie howe + hat trick argument
Whoever will watch hockey will watch hockey in United States. Those who don't, won't watch it anyway. So this planning games around football is silly.
The number of escorts around roadtrip players hotel is substantial.
Ullmark being both very swedish and ethical might have made a stance on the issue, not having it any more.
In Sweden any kind of prostitution is looked down upon as being not only illegal bit also very unethical.
Sweden still has a lot of prostitution and not everyone think it's unethical.
Seems really odd that one random internet comment would cause him to take leave and for the team to make a statement. You realize how many comments are made online and nothing happens?
Management saying, 'nothing to see here folks' which just makes it all the more suspect.
Wtf is Elliot talking about? As if the team is responsible and the players should ask for a trade? What a brutal take. Should be apologizing to the organization
Was Al Iafrate involved? 🤭
Here's the problem. Steve Staios needs to man up and be transparent as to what's going on. Every loss without justification for Linus' absence is angering the fan base. Sens fans have a big heart. Look at when Craig Anderson had to step away. Management was honest from day one and every sens fan had sympathy for Craig. If it is mental health, every single sens fan would be on board. As someone that struggles with mental health, transparency to everyone – fans, teammates, family is what is essential. If the sens are serious about quieting the rumours they would be transparent about what is going on. Right now, whats going on is Steve Staios is throwing Linus under the bus due to his lack of transparency
Wasn’t familiar with rumours until Googling, so perhaps I am missing something. Unless the thought was that his teammates leaked these, what would it achieve to go
Into the management office and say ‘I didn’t sign up for this. I’m outta here.’ Unless of course, he means quitting hockey? Riddle me that
I can only listen to so much of Ryan smith. We got it lol.
The Ottawa Cheetahs 🐆
CAR thinks they have what they need – loving Kotkaniemi has nothing to do with improving their roster because he’s 10000 better than Jankowski or Philp.
Nobody cares.
There are trolls in every NHL city. This story was blown out of proportion and became a distraction.
Nothing about Mr. Goalie Glenn Hall!!??? Shameful
The coach should tell the players to turn off social media and start winning.
So hold on. If I start a rumour about either one of you two that deals with your personal not professional lives that makes Sportsnet responsible. Really? On your second point. Say nothing? And that would make it disappear? Really? About "signing up for", again I'll start a rumour with every friggin NHL team, based on your assessment of "that isn't what i signed up for", all NHL players of all NHL teams are now demanding trades. Sounds logical. Lets do it.