Short Handed Takes: A Boston Bruins Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jeffrey Hoak
After taking 2 on the road in Toronto, the guys break down what the Bruins need to do as thy look to close the door in Game 5 and not have a repeat of last year.
We break down a big upcoming stretch for the Bruins as the season winds down and we prepare for the Stanley Cup Playoffs!!
The Guys break down the Bruins Trade Deadline acquisitions and if enough was done to make a run at the cup
The Guys get you preppers for the upcoming trade deadline and what the Bruins should make for a move.
The boys return from a short hiatus to break down the recent Bruins struggles and how they can right the ship ahead of a crucial stretch.
Jeff and Jamie break down the Beanpot tournament, while also discussing all things Bruins ahead of the start of the second half of the season.
The guys break down their first half thoughts, why Lohrei is in Providence and some contract and trade talks!!
The guys break down a red-hot Bruins stretch and what is to come leading into all-star break
Also, is Patrick Roy the answer in Long Island?
The guys return from Holiday Hiatus to break down the hot stretch that the B's have brought into the New Year along with other topics from around the NHL
The guys break down the recent Bruins stretch and their lethargic starts and if there was good reason to bench Poitras during that stretch.
The guys are joined by MassLive writer Lauren Campbell to break down all things Bruins and other random stuff
The Guys break down recent rumors of Patrick Kane, while talking about the recent struggles of the Bruins and also the Player Safety Aspect of the League
The guys talk about the past few games as Jeff returns from his missed episode. Chris also lays into a couple of Bruins players
The Guys are joined by Bruins beat writer, Evan Marinofksy to talk all things B's, College Hockey and NHL
The Guys break down the scorching hot start of the Bruins and the final decision on Matt Poitras
The Guys break down the Mathew Poitras game, a pissed-off Jim Montgomery, and the Jake Debrusk Saga.
The guys break down the first two games of the season while discussing what is yet to come. Meanwhile, Chris breaks out his old man impression over something small.
The guys break down the opening night roster while also giving their predictions for the upcoming NHL season!
The guys break down what they have seen thus far in the preseason as the official start looms. They also discuss what is next for the new captain, Brad Marchand/.
It has been a busy couple of weeks for the Bruins, and since the guys haven't been able to record, this is the episode to catch up on!!
The guys break down the upcoming possibility of Swayman and Frederic heading to Arbitration, while also getting some other thoughts off their chests
The Guys break down the new acquisitions by the Bruins at free agency while also delving into whether or not they should have let Bertuzzi walk or not.
The Guys break down the Taylor Hall cap-clearing move and what could be next ahead of the NHL Draft. They also discuss the slew of awards that the team brought home from Nashville
The guys break down just what went wrong in the Bruin's first-round loss to the Florida Panthers and what is next for the team as they head into the offseason
A place no one expected this series going was Game 7, and now the Florida Panthers have forced a Game 7 against the Bruins putting them on the possible brink of elimination... The Guys break down just what got them here and what they need to do to win this Game 7
The guys break down a tough Game 2 loss and how the Bruins can and will bounce back against the Florida Panthers
Jeff and Kevin breakdown the Bruins' first round against the Florida Panthers before Puck Drop Monday. The guys also give their Stanley Cup Final Predictions
Instant Reaction to the Boston Bruins Breaking the All-Time Wins Record on Sunday with their 63rd win
The Guys break down the new President Cup Trophy Winners and what that means going forward
The Guys break down the Bruin's bid for history as the season winds down and the Bruins attempt to seal their name again in the history books.
The guy's breakdown the recent stretch of games that seems to have the Bruins back in their groove, they also talk whether the NHL may be trying to do away with fighting.
The guys break down the B's clinching the first playoff spot, but what worries them the most as they come down the home stretch?
The guys break down the new Pastrnak Contract and the Trade Deadline, while also talking about the effects of the WHAT IF the Bruins did not win the Cup?
The guys return from a short hiatus and discuss the recent acquisitions by the Bruins via trade... They also break down the Goal of all Goals... Linus Ullmark's Goalie Goal
The guys discuss the Bruin's return from the All-Star break that made them look a little rusty, they also go in-depth on a possible Chychrun to the Bruins deal
The Boys break down the rough stretch the Bruins have hit on a three-game losing streak, they also break down the big Bo Horvat Trade that sends him to the Isles.
Jeff and Chris breakdown the Bruin's recent stretch and how close the team is to making history! They also talk about the potential for Bo Horvat and the hot streak of the Offensive Defense Players!!
The boys break down a big 6-0 shutout of the Flyers, while also breaking down the performance of the Czech Line and the signing of Pavel Zacha...
The Guys breakdown the situation with Pasta's ongoing contract talks, they also discuss the absolute steam rolling this team has been on.
The Guys react to the Bruins 2-1 Winter Classic win and what the road ahead looks like!!
In this special episode the guys breakdown the upcoming Winter Classic from Fenway Park between the B's and Penguins
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Who starts in goal
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X-Factors and Predictions
AND SO MUCH MORE!!!
The Guys break down the recent bruins stretch and Craig Smith is still a fit for this team. That and SO MUCH MORE on this jam-packed episode!
The Boys start the campaign for the Linus for Vezina Trophy as he is off to a scorching 16-1 start
The guys also break down the feud between Chara and Bieska over the 2011 Stanley Cup
The crew talks Bruins being undefeated at home, the impact that Pavel Zacha has had, and also the guys talk the new Winter Classic Jerseys
On this week's episode:
The Bruins stay red hot but have a tough schedule coming up
Are the Big Bad Bruins back?
Can they stay hot at home as well??
Recapping a RED HOT start
Can Foligno Keep Scoring?
Discussing the Mario Party Photo
Looking ahead to the Next 3
The Guys talk over the first Game of the new season and break down what they saw. Also looking ahead to the next five games for the Bruins.
The guys kick off Season 2 with a wrap up of the preseason and what lies ahead as the regular season comes in less than a week!!
The Guys wrap up season one with talk of the Chara Retirement and how the preseason will shake out
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In our 31st episode, we breakdown the return of David Krecji and Patrice Bergeron, and their impacts on the Bruins
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 31 Rundown * Wedding Talk * The Return of Bergeron and Krecji
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In our 30th episode, we breakdown the new Bruins Head Coach, while also digging into the upcoming Free Agency.
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Short-Handed Takes Emergency Pod Rundown * Reaction to the signing of Jim Montgomery * Reaction to the Jacobs Family * The Return of Krecji and Bergeron * Free Agency Primer...
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In our 30th episode, we unleash on Don Sweeney and his choice to fire Head Coach, Bruce Cassidy
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 30 Rundown * Unleashing Hell on Don Sweeney and Cam Neely * Who will be the Bruins Next Head Coach?
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In our 28th episode, we wrap up the Boston Bruins Season and look ahead to the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 29 Rundown * Wrapping up the Bruins Season * What is to come this Summer for the Bruins * Looking ahead to the rest of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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In our 28th episode we break down all things playoffs and what is to come.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 28 Rundown * Breaking Down the Bruins/Canes Series so far * What was the turning point for the Bruins? * Is this the start of something special for Jeremy Swayman? * A look around the NHL * Prediction Reset
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In our 27th episode, the guys break down the Boston Bruins First Round Matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 27 Rundown * Breaking Down the Hurricanes * Breaking Down the Bruins * Bruins Series Predictions * Round 1 Series Predictions.
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In our 26th episode, the Bruins have clinched their spot in the playoffs, so, we break down the recent Bruins stretch as the team winds down their regular season schedule.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 26 Rundown * Recapping the last couple of games * What is next for the Bruins? Lay low? Or go for a high seed? * A look around the league- Is Vegas in trouble? * Upcoming Schedule for Bruins * Penalty Shots
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In our 25th episode, we break down the Bruin's defense as of late, we will also dissect the Western Conference playoff teams.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 24 Rundown * Recapping the last couple of games * Bruins Defense... What the Hell Forbort? * Impact of Pasta and Hampus injuries * Push for the Playoffs- Dissecting the current playoff standings... Western Conference * Upcoming Schedule for Bruins
In our 24th episode the guys break down the recent Bruins' hot stretch, they talk about a tough upcoming schedule, and Kevin goes on a rant!
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 24 Rundown * The Bruins are on another hot stretch at the right time * Tough upcoming schedule * Push for the Playoffs- Dissecting the current playoff standings... * Kevin rants about Marchand Haters. * Upcoming Schedule for Bruins
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In our 23rd episode, the guys break down the recent stretch of Bruins games. We also break down some singular impacts of different aspects of the team that has stepped up big in the last week.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 23 Rundown * Bruins climbing up the standings and quickly * Hampus Lindholm Impact * The 1-2-3 Line (Third Line) Impact * Live reaction of the Maple Leafs/Bruins game * Upcoming Schedule/ Penalty Shots
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In our 22nd episode, we break down the final hour of the trade deadline as we hear about trades as they come in, also how the Boston Bruins fared at the deadline.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 22 Rundown * Extensive Trade Deadline Talk * Breaking Down the Bruins moves
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In our 21st episode, we break down the updated standings and how the Bruins are creeping up on the Maple Leafs. We also have some more talk on the upcoming trade deadline. That and SO MUCH MORE!!
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 21 Rundown * Bruins Recap * Bruins creeping up on the Maple Leafs * Standings Update * Trade Deadline Extensive Talk * Discuss the Possibility of Dylan Larkin to the Bruins * Upcoming Schedule and Penalty Shots
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In our 120h episode we break down how the Bruins fared on their West Coast Trip, we also talked about the recent woes of the defense after losing a tough one to the LA Kings in Overtime.. and we break down extensively the upcoming trade deadline for the Bruins.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 20 Rundown * Bruins Recap, West Coast trip better than expected * Defense puts a dent into the home return * Trade Deadline Talk is heating up... we talk extensively on it... * Upcoming Schedule and Penalty Shots
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In our 19th episode we break down a red-hot DeBrusk and what is next for the Bruins and DeBrusk, we discuss the hot streak Jeremy Swayman is on, while also touching on the impact the NHL is suffering from the Russia/Ukraine War.
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In our 17th Episode, the guys break down the latest Bruins stretch. They discuss the 2022 Beanpot Champion. They go off the rails a lot, so you do not want to miss this episode.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 17 Rundown * Bruins Recap, roller coaster of a three-game stretch * A lot was discussed, not a lot was taken in... * Beanpot 2022 talk... * A question posed by Kevin Perdios... * Penalty Shots/ Upcoming Schedule * SUPER BOWL 56 Talk and Favorite Commercials
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In our 17th Episode, the guys break down the latest news on Tuuka Rask and his injury as the team returns from the all-star break. We break down the madness that ensued in the Bruin's first game back from All-Star Break. The guys will also talk about the 2022 Beanpot and what's to come, and of course, close it out with our Penalty Shots.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 17 Rundown * Update on Rask Injury, is it time to hang it up? * Recapping game against the Penguins * Beanpot 2022 talk... * Penalty Shots/ Upcoming Schedule * SUPER BOWL 56 PREDICTIONS
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In our 16th episode, the guys break down the recent Bruins rough patch, we also speak with Caylee Allard, as we break down the latest Tuuka Rask news, the 2019 Stanley Cup Loss, and SO MUCH MORE
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 16 Rundown * Recapping the latest Bruins stretch * Rask injury/should fan start to worry? * A look back at the 2019 Stanley Cup loss with Caylee Allard * A look around the league with Caylee Allard * Penalty Shots/All-Star Game Preview * We say goodbye to Tom Brady after 22 seasons
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our 15th episode, the whole crew returns as they get over their COVID woes (Minus Kevin) and talk about the recent stretch for the Bruins, the struggles of Tuuka Rask, and break down Jeff and Kevin's most recent articles.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 15 Rundown * Recapping the latest Bruins stretch * Rask looking rusty, what should the Bruins next move be? * Recapping Jeff's trade article, and talking to Kevin about his upcoming article * Talking the schedule ahead for the Bruins, and what is to come.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our 14th. Jeff and Kevin hold down the fort as Chris is in COVID Protocol. The guys break down the official Rask signing. Swaymans future, and the current hot streak of the Bruins.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 14 Rundown * Kevin Airs his Bruins issue at the start of the show * Rask is back... Swayman sent to P-Town... Our Reaction... * Bruins stay red hot and the newly rejuvenated lined * Can Gryz finally breakout after his five-point game against Washington. * Upcoming Schedule and Penalty ShotsYou can find the hosts on Twitter, @jeffhoak1, @kperdios15, and @ChrisHenrique.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our 13th episode, we kick off the new year talking about the hot streak the Bruins are on, we also delve into the new line changes that have brought to life the offense, and of course, we discuss the nearing return of Tuuka Rask
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 13 Rundown * Bruins Recent Host Streak Kicks off New Year * New Line Changes bringing life to Offense? * The Return of Rask Nears * Upcoming Schedule and Penalty Shots
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our 12th and final episode of 2021. The guys have a guest, Diego Galvis on for a rant on a certain sports radio station that spread some fake news.
We also break down the rampage that is COVID that is spreading through the league.
Enjoy the last episode of the Short Handed Takes podcast 2021!!
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 12 Rundown * Boston Media Rant by Diego Galvis * COVID-Mania in Boston * New Years Resolutions for the Bruins
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our eleventh episode, the guys break down a flurry of things that had just broken. From Bruce Cassidy having COVID, to the Marchand suspension, the Providence Bruins COVID outbreak, and so much more!
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 10 Rundown * Recapping the last three Bruins Games. * COVID-Mania in Boston * Jeff poses an interesting question about the Jake Debrusk news. * A hot discussion about the Bruins Front Office. * Closing out with hot takes.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our tenth episode, we celebrate Thanksgiving with guests, Zach Jezioro and Jamie Gatlin.
We recap the weekend split for the Bruins, and also break down the upcoming matchup with the Sabres, and discuss the state of the Sabres with Zach Jezioro, our resident Sabres writer.
And of course, we breakdown our favorite Thanksgiving Dishes and Traditions
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 10 Rundown -Recapping the last two Bruins Games.
-Goalie Discussion with Jamie Gatlin and the Crew.
-Sabres discussion with Zach Jezioro
-Thanksgiving Discussion and Thanksgiving Dinner Breakdown.
- Closing out with hot takes.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our ninth episode, we talk about the recent Bruins win streak and how Charlie McAvoy is starting to heat up.
Kevin drops a major hot take on David Pastrnak
We talk about a few surprise NHL teams so far, and the possible acquisition of the Pittsburgh Penguins by Red Sox owner, John Henry.
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 9 Rundown -Recapping the last two Bruins Games.
- Is Charlie McAvoy starting to heat up?
-Perdios in the Crease- Kevin drops a big hot take on us about David Pastrnak
-Around the NHL: Some surprise teams doing very well right now
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Discussion on Fenway Sports Group possible purchase of the Pittsburgh Penguins
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Closing out with hot takes.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our eighth episode, the guys break down the last 3 Bruins games while also breaking down the bumpy defensive showings.
We also interviewed, Marina Maher of Barstool Sports and her love for the Boston Bruins as she talked about the struggles of the team as of late.
Short-Handed Takes Episode 8 Rundown -Recapping the last three Bruins Games.
-State of the Defense.
-Lineup Shake Up- Studnicka sent down and what the Bruins have for depth.
-The absolute mess of a schedule for the Bruins.
-The Return of Tuuka Rask and what is next? Possible Olympic Appearance?
-Interview with Barstool Sports Bruins Writer- Marina Maher
- Closing out with hot takes.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our seventh episode, the guys break down a rough 3 game stretch where the team went 1-2. The guys also broke down the teams who are in first place around the NHL.
We also lightly touched on the debacle that is the Blackhawks scandal while also talking about the dreaded start to the season for Montreal
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Short-Handed Takes Episode 7 Rundown -Recapping the last three Bruins Games.
-What is the confidence level with this Bruins team.
-Charlie Coyle's improvement at the 2nd line center.
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Around the NHL
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Montreal in free fall
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Blackhawks Scandal
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Closing out with hot takes.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our sixth episode, the guys discuss the Bruin's last 3 games and where they currently sit, they also discuss their takes on Candy Corn after the Nick Foligno debate in the locker room, and things get wild as Kevin flubs up. Short-Handed Takes Episode 6 Rundown -Recapping the last three Bruins Games.
-How did Linus Ullmark Perform?
-Chris Predicted the start of a Pasta heat up
-Marchand still rolling
-The Foligno Effect: The Guys Stance on Candy Corn. A massive Perdios Flub.
-Closing: Next set of Bruins games and our Hot Takes.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our fifth episode, Kevin, Chris, and Jeff break down the first game of the regular season that ended up as a Bruins win. The guys also go through the NHL and discuss the Evander Kane situation.
Short-Handed Takes Episode 5 Rundown
-Recapping the first Bruins Game of the season
-What we liked and did not like
-Around the NHL
-Evander Kane discussion
-Wrap Up and Penalty Shots.
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our fourth episode, Kevin, Chris, and Jeff break down the final roster for the Bruins and break down the lines from practice. The guys also give their predictions for the upcoming NHL season.
Episode Rundown
-Bruins Final Roster Tuneup Before Puck Drop Saturday
-What happens with Studnicka
-Running down the practice lines
-Chris's number one concern with the team
-NHL Predictions
-MVP, ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, COMEBACK PLAYER OF THE YEAR
-Who comes out of the East and West?
-Team that shocks
-Team that disappoints
-Who wins the Cup?
-Closing- Bruins weekend predictions
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our third episode, Kevin and Jeff get a final podcast tune-up in before the season as they break down the Bruins preseason and possible roster choices that loom in the upcoming week.
Episode 3 Rundown -Breaking Down the Preseason
- Surprises and Disappointments of the Preseason
-The rise of Jack Studnicka/where does he fit.
- Do the Bruins have a goalie conundrum?
-What is to come next week in Episode 4
Welcome to the Short Handed Takes Podcast. In our second episode, we talk roster moves, preseason and training camp prep, and take a dip in the time machine and look back at the botched 2015 Draft.
Episode 2 Rundown -Open
-Breaking Down the Upcoming Preseason
-Some roster discussion
-Prospect Challenge breakdown
-The last of the three 2015 picks re-signs. A look back at the botched draft.
-Wrap Up
It is time to kick off our first episode!! Here's a Rundown.
Introductions
What this Podcast is about
Breaking Down the Bruins Offseason
Penalty Shots- Your one Hot Take for the Upcoming Season
Light the Lamp and Close- Predictions for the Upcoming Season