In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff and Elliotte dive into the official sale and relocation of the Arizona Coyotes to Utah. They also talk about what has to happen for the Coyotes to return to the desert (10:14) and Alex Meruelo’s absence from the final game in Arizona (13:54). Jeff and Elliotte also discuss how attractive the Coyotes’ roster is now with a cavalcade of young talent (18:08). Afterwards, the fellas delve into the Buffalo Sabres coaching vacancy and the return of hard-nose coaches (29:08). Jeff and Elliotte talk about the job Marty St. Louis has done in Montreal (37:59). They give Jeff Carter his flowers now that he is retired from the NHL (44:27) and talk about where Patrick Kane will land following this stint with the Detroit Red Wings (52:01). They also highlight Nikita Kucherov reaching 100 assists on the season (53:58). Finally, Jeff and Elliotte discuss Jack Edwards and Jeff Rimer, who are both stepping away from the mic after this season (59:15).

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:06:19). Jeff and Elliotte run through and preview every first round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs:

Rangers vs Capitals (1:11:46)
Islanders vs Hurricanes (1:16:12)
Leafs vs Bruins (1:19:02)
Panthers vs Lightning (1:24:39)

Jets vs Avalanche (1:27:24)
Canucks vs Predators (1:31:30)
Stars vs Golden Knights (1:35:25)
Oilers vs Kings (1:39:00)

Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman have the latest developments on the Arizona Coyotes' potential move to Salt Lake City. Elliotte lays out how the entire plan was meant to unfurl and outlines how Alex Meruelo will be allowed to bring an NHL club back to Arizona (18:50). The fellas talk about Elliotte's trip down to Florida which turns into a conversation about Auston Matthews' quest for goal 70 (26:48). Jeff and Elliotte debate whether Jared Bednar and the Colorado Avalanche should start Alexandar Georgiev in their final game of the regular season (31:30) and the guys touch on the Eastern Conference playoff race as things begin to crystallize (36:38). Elliotte weighs in on Mark Stone's comeback from LTIR, and takes a stance on the Vegas Golden Knights' use of LTIR (43:00). They wrap the A block by revisiting the NCAA Men's Hockey National Championship and the IIHF Women's World Hockey Championship Games (54:00).

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (1:01:05). Jeff and Elliotte also sit down with Executive Producer Charlie Lyons to promote his upcoming documentary Saving Sakic (1:15:30).

Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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.

In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman delve into the Arizona Coyotes potential relocation to Salt Lake City. Why the players aren't speaking, the emotions in the aftermath, and the dealings behind the scenes. That bleeds into a conversation about how people around the league felt snookered and played by Coyotes ownership and how NHL hockey will potentially return to Arizona down the line (17:00). Jeff and Elliotte also discuss the league's interest in having Ryan Smith as an owner in the league (21:30) and banter about how they expect the Utah franchise to be aggressive in adding players (25:45). The fellas then delve into an exciting night of hockey in the Eastern Conference playoff race (29:48). They talk about the tight Hart Trophy race (32:35) and dive into the Noah Hanifin extension in Vegas (39:25). Jeff and Elliotte talk about Jakob Silfverberg announcing his retirement from the NHL, and Elliotte has a note on the Ducks who got into some hot water (46:14).

The guys answer your questions in the Montana’s Thought Line (52:52). Jeff wraps the podcast with an anecdote on Anaheim Ducks prospect Sam Colangelo (1:08:31).

Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Montana's Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail

This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman.

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.