32 Thoughts: The Podcast The Buzz Is Back in Buffalo
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Mar 9, 2026 A wild 8–7 Buffalo–Tampa thriller and Rasmus Dahlin’s standout performance kick things off. They debate an overtime rule change to finish power plays and unpack physical hits like Matt Barzal’s on Macklin Celebrini. League-wide storylines include Nazem Kadri’s emotional return, Winnipeg’s surge, Vegas’ leadership and goaltending concerns, mystery trade talks, and worries about Florida’s load management.
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MacKinnon Lobby Story Turned Out To Be False
- Friedman chased a story that Nathan MacKinnon lobbied to reacquire Nazem Kadri but Avalanche media relations denied it.
- He recounted calling Brendan McNicholas who confirmed players are consulted but MacKinnon didn't explicitly ask for Kadri.
Golden Knights Losing Their Clutch Identity
- Vegas looks out of sync post-deadline with injuries and departures (Pietrangelo absence, Stone hurt) affecting identity and clutch play.
- Friedman suggested missing personalities and goaltending instability are contributing to their struggles.
Adopt A 10-Second Pause Before Hitting Send
- Use a 10-second rule before sending breaking items to avoid errors in last-minute editorial decisions.
- Friedman described preparing multiple draft versions (e.g., roster/lineup rumors) and waiting to confirm before publishing.