In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin the podcast by discussing the unfinished business that is sprinkled around the NHL that still has to be resolved as we enter the regular season. They talk about the cap estimate at $127.5m (12:00). The fellas update the Alexander Nikishin situation with Carolina (14:00). Elliotte talks about the OIlers looking for a right shot centre (19:00). The guys talk about Nikita Kucherov entering the final year of his deal without an extension (22:00). They also talk about a few goalies of interest that popped up on the waivers on Sunday (27:28). The fellas have a laugh at the Flyers doing warm ups with their jerseys tucked-in in solidarity with Trevor Zegras (32:00). Elliotte compliments the Hurricanes on their Cup rings (40:00). The fellas predict the division winners in this episodes Final Thought (43:00).

Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the Thoughtline (57:37).

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This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas.

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