The Raccoons Strike Back

<p>In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman open with the Maple Leafs’ early-season struggles after a 4–3 loss to the Kings, and why Toronto can still afford to be patient on the trade front. The guys provide an update on David Kämpf’s situation and whether Montreal could be a fit (16:11) before touching on Adrian Kempe beginning extension talks in Los Angeles (20:56). They run through notes from the GM Meetings (24:10), check in on Ottawa’s seven-game point streak and Shane Pinto’s new deal (27:05), and discuss the concern in Vancouver after Thatcher Demko’s injury (39:40). Elliotte weighs in on the mood in Buffalo with no update on Tage Thompson (47:16). The fellas unpack the exciting Islanders-Golden Knights tilt from Thursday (50:32). Plus Elliotte talks about his latest “For You Page” discovery (56:07). The Final Thought pays tribute to the late New York sports writer Larry Brooks (58:30).</p><p>Kyle and Elliotte answer your emails and voicemails in the...