Elliott Friedman

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast Empty Netters Podcast

Episode Appearances

32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 13, 2026

Buffalo Benson’s First Beer

“Co-host providing analysis and insider information on coaching searches and organizational moves”

NHL Coaching Carousel and Bruce Cassidy HiringEdmonton Oilers Organizational DysfunctionVancouver Canucks Management Restructuring

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · May 6, 2026

Luck, Leverage, and What Comes Next

“Co-host covering playoffs in person from Buffalo; conducting interviews and providing analysis of draft lottery and trades”

2026 NHL Draft Lottery Results and Toronto Maple Leafs SelectionJohn Chayka GM Hiring and Press Conference ManagementVancouver Canucks GM Search and Jim Rutherford Transition

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 29, 2026

Staving Season

“Co-host providing playoff analysis and reporting on executive moves including Matt Sundin to Maple Leafs”

Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round AnalysisGoaltender Performance and Consistency in PlayoffsInjury Management and Roster Depth Strategy

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 24, 2026

Diving Into the Latest Playoff Action

“Co-host providing detailed playoff analysis and front office reporting throughout episode”

NHL Playoff Analysis - First Round PerformanceDefensive Strategy and Penalty Kill EffectivenessEmbellishment and Diving Enforcement in Playoffs

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 20, 2026

A Weekend That Set the Tone

“Co-host providing analysis, conducting interviews, discussing GM searches”

Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 1 AnalysisPower Play Execution and Special Teams StrategyGoaltender Performance Under Pressure

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 13, 2026

Ovi vs Crosby. The Last Dance?

“Co-host of 32 Thoughts; 1992 Western University debate team captain; conducted Islanders interviews; joining Rogers NHL coverage”

Norris Trophy voting criteria and two-way defenseman evaluationNHL playoff race scenarios and tiebreaker implicationsCoaching contract buyouts and fair market value disputes

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Apr 6, 2026

The Easter Exit

“Co-host of 32 Thoughts podcast; conducts Kopitar interview; provides insider analysis on coaching searches and trades”

NHL Coaching Changes and Mid-Season HiringsPlayoff Race Analytics and Tiebreaker ScenariosGoaltender Performance and Save Metrics

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 30, 2026

This Town Is a Make You Town

“Co-host discussing coaching changes, playoff race, and industry trends throughout episode”

Bruce Cassidy coaching change and player-coach relationship breakdownJohn Tortorella hiring and mid-season coaching change success ratesVegas Golden Knights goaltending performance and underlying metrics

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32 Thoughts: The Podcast · Mar 13, 2026

Are the Leafs a Team or a Club?

“Co-host of the podcast providing analysis on playoff races, trades, and team dynamics”

Toronto Maple Leafs team culture and player accountabilityGoalie interference rule enforcement and international hockey standardsNHL Alumni Association mental health and wellness programs

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Empty Netters Podcast · Jan 20, 2026

Can Vegas Win The Cup With Rasmus Andersson?

“Mentioned as reporting on Andersson-Boston trade negotiations”

NHL Trade Strategy and Asset ManagementVegas Golden Knights Roster ConstructionDefenseman Market Value and Scarcity

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