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Bruins fire Bruce Cassidy. Who will be the next head coach. Do they hire former Providence Bruins coach Jay Leach? He knows the younger players and the system. Do the B's go full rebuild and bring in a College coach like David Quinn or Nate Leaman who is the current head coach at Providence College. Does Pasternak stay of Sweeney is still the GM. Would the B's trade Pasta for picks.
Matt Grzelcyk, Charlie McAvoy & Mike Reilly undergo off season surgery. Patrice Bergeron becomes the only player to win the Selke Trophy as the NHL's top defensive forward five times. What does the future hold for the B's captain. A look at the Bruins prospects.
David Krejci and David Pastrnak took to social media to tease Krejci's return to Boston. Would Krejci have to clear waivers for a return? Could he get picked up by another team? Brad Marchand had surgery on both hips and will be out 6 months. Could return by Christmas, but will he be 100%? Don Sweeney's contract expired. Will he the GM next season?
The Boston Bruins are eliminated from the Playoffs. Possible off season changes. Could these changes include the front office? Jake Debrusk could be moved in the off season. Patrice Bergeron's future? Who takes his place if he retires. Could John Beecher be his replacement? Will Fabian Lysell be in Boston or Providence next season. Jeremy Swayman continues his season and heads to World Championships.
The Bruins drop the first two games of the series. Line up changes for games three & four. The perfection line reunites. Charlie McAvoy added to Covid-19 Protocol before game 4. Do the B's have momentum going into game five in Carolina? Does Ullmark play another game if the Bruins advance to the next round? Sway all the way?
For the third time in four seasons, the Carolina Hurricanes and Boston Bruins will meet in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Linus Ullmark will get the start between the pipes in game 1. With Fredrik Andersen unavailable to start the series, Annti Raanta will get the nod for the Canes. Boston's 2021 first-round draft pick is dominating the first round of the WHL playoffs for the Vancouver Giants with eight points (one goal, seven assists) in three games against the Everett Silvertips.
The Bruins powerplay problems continue. The playoff scenarios in the Eastern Conference. The B's still have a chance to catch Tampa for 3rd in the Atlantic. They could also drop to the second wild card spot and face off against the Florida Panthers. Linus Ullmark should be the starting goalie in the playoffs.
The Boston sign Oskar Steen to a two-year, one-way contract extension. Bruins signed Ohio State forward Georgii Merkulov to a three-year entry-level contract beginning next season. He wil spend the remainder of the season with Providence. Will the Bruins sign U. of Michigan Forward John Beecher. Bergeron's contract. The future for Fabian Lysell. Does he stay in the WHL for another season? A look a the NHL & AHL playoffs.
The Goaltending was a big question mark going into the season. We knew Ullmark was going to be on the team. What we didn’t know was when would Tuukka Rask return, and Jeremy Swayman would spend some time in Providence. Swayman’s competition with Linus Ullmark for playing time and the No. 1 job in the postseason has been one of the major Bruins storylines this season.
Bruins host the Toronto Maple Leafs at the TD Garden. Will Fabian Lysell join the Boston Bruins when his season is over with the Vancouver Giants or will he be assigned to Providence. My first game back at the TD Garden.
The Bruins aquired defenseman Hampus Lindhom and defenseman Kodie Curran from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen, defenseman John Moore, a 2022 first-round draft pick, a 2023 second-round draft pick and a 2024 second-round draft pick. Jake DeBrusk signs a new contract, but his trade request still remains active. The B's also acquire defenseman Josh Brown and a conditional 2022 seventh-round draft pick from the Ottawa Senators in exchange for forward Zach Senyshyn and a 2022 fifth-round draft pick. How far will the B's go in the playoffs? Is David Krejci retuning to Boston? College players signing PTO contracts.
The 3rd line of Frederic, Coyle and Smith have emerged as one of the top forward lines. The Rtad deadline is one week away and the only thing missing is a top 2 defenseman. Will Don Sweeney pick one up at the deadline? Would Jake Debrusk be enough to trade for one? Jakob Chychrun has been in trade rumors for a while now. Carolina, St Louis, Boston, LA, Florida and Anaheim are the front runners. Could Don Sweeney trade a top prospect like Fabian Lysell for Chychrun? If the B’s end up getting a strong pick or prospect for Debrusk and don’t add to the forward group, could Studnicka play on Right Wing with Bergeron and Marchand?
Bruins return home after a successful road trip. Production of the 3rd line. Bruins need to trade for a defenseman at the deadline. Who will take Jake Debrusk's place on the top line when he's traded? The Bruins will honor Tuukka Rask with a Ceremonial Puck Drop On March 31. The ticket prices to see a Bruins game.
Debrusk has picked up his play in the past few games. Has his trade value gone up since he asked for a trade earlier this season? DeBrusk’s agent he still wants a trade and are talking to teams about a new contract for him to help speed up a trade out of Boston. What can the B’s get in return for Debrusk? Will Jeremy Swayman be the #1 goaltender moving forward? He’s 5-1-1 with a Sv%.960, GAA 1.13 and two shutouts since his recall from Providence. Can the B's catch Toronto for 3rd place in the Atlantic? Do They have a chance to catch Florida & Tampa too?
Brad Marchand returns to the B’s line up. Did the six games gave him time to reflect on what he did? Jack Studnicka sent back down to Providence. Are the B’s are screwing up his development? The B's acquired the rights to defenseman Michael Callahan from the Arizona Coyotes for a 7th round pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Could it indicate that the Bruins will include one of their young defensemen in an upcoming trade? Debrusk and Senyshyn are still in play. Is there any interest in in them? Maybe it’s time for the B’s to just do a complete rebuild.
Brad Marchand's suspension and why he dissevered what he got. Should the Bruins move forward without him. What Could the B's get in a trade. Do the Bruins need to start over and rebuild with younger players. Why is Jack Studnicka playing on the third line? Fans want to see him play with Hall Pasternak. College players back in the Olympics.
Tuukka Rask is not expected to continue his comeback attempt with the Boston Bruins. He'll reportedly "finalize his retirement decision by the end of the week or early next week. Did he come back too soon. Who serious is the injury. Would playing a few games in Providence have helped? He will go down as the best Bruin goalie ever. A look at his stats. Jersey will hang from the rafters sooner rather than later. Tuukka was elite and this is a sad day if you're a "real" Bruin fan. It's now Swayman and Ullmark. The big question moving forward is who will be the number one guy. Right now, it's Ullmark's net.
The B's goaltending situation. Linus Ullmark is 10-2-1 with a .920 save percentage. Maybe it's time to stop questioning that signing. What's really wrong with Tuukka Rask? Is time for the Bruins to move on like the Rangers did Henrik Lundqvist? The Arizona Coyotes are finalizing an agreement to play their game the new Arena on the Arizona State Campus.
Tuukka's rough start and why he didn't play any games in Providence. Would the Bruins trade Jeremy Swayman to Edmonton for Leon Draisaitl or Ryan Nugent-Hopkins? New York Rangers are interested in Jake Debrusk. Was signing Nick Foligno a mistake?
Tuukka Rask returns to the Bruins. Jeremy Swayman gets sent to Providence. Karson Kuhlman is claimed off waivers by Seattle. Willie O’Ree has his number retired by the Bruins and a look at his minor league stats with the Los Angles Blades and San Diego Gulls.
Tuukka Rask is signed a PTO with the Providence Bruins. What Happens with Swayman and Ullmark? Ullmark stays since he has a big contract with a no moment clause and Swayman goes to Providence. The B's have found secondary scoring since switching up the top two lines. Oskar Steen has played great with Charlie Coyle and Nick Foligno since being recalled from Providence. A look at the standings and where there the Bruins are in the Wild Card race and Player stats.
The Bruins hit the ice after a two week Covid shutdown. Bruce Cassidy moves Pasternak and Haula to the 2nd line to create more offence. Coyle moves back to 3rd line center. Will the postponed games be moved to the Olympic break? Brad Marchand upset about not participating in the Olympcs. Tuukka practicing with the team, but still hasn't signed. Another Bruins player asks for a trade.
Discussed the Bruins shutting down do to the covid-19 outbreak on the team. How the league would continue the season if more outbreaks occur. Possibility of a revised schedule with rescheduled games. Who would fill the rosters for the Olympics now that the NHL players will not be attending. Will there be there be a hockey tournament at the Olympics.
The Boston Bruins had a successful Western Canada road trip where they won two out of three games. A break down of all three games. The goaltending has improved and what does this mean for Tuukka Rask and his return to the Bruins. Jake Debrusk's trade value beings to rise with his performance the last few games. Bruins and other teams send scouts to San Jose to check out Evander Kane. Could he be traded to Boston and could it involve Jake Debrusk.
Brad Marchand comes back from suspension and why hasn't for PK Subban been suspended for same incident (5 times). Marchand Haters on Social media. Jake Debrusk asks for a trade and what can the B's get in return. Tuukka Rask is working out at Warrior Ice Arena. What happens when/if he returns to the Bruins.
The Bruins fall to the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2. Is Derek Forbort a top 2 defenseman? A look at the stats for the Boston Bruins and Providence Bruins. The Golden Knights take a gamble on Jack Eichel.
The Bruins are off to a good start. Has Jake Debrusk found his game again? How many 20 goal scorers will the Bruins have this season. Will the B’s finish in the 3 top three of the Atlantic Division or settle for a Wild card spot. Will goaltending be the problem if the teams doesn’t make the playoffs.
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The Bruins started off the season with a 3-1 over the Dallas stars. Defenseman Charlie McAvoy has signed an eight-year, $76 million contract extension. Chris Wagner plays on the top line in Providence. The future of the Bs goaltending looks strong. The Bruins travel to Philly to take on the Flyers on Wednesday.
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The Bruins roster is set for opening night. Starting the season without Jack Studnicka or Chris Wagner on the Boston Bruins NHL roster. Who gets the start opening night? David Pastrnak has been named to Team Czech Republic for the 2022 Winter Olympics and he partnered with Stop & Shop to sell “Pasta’s Pasta” to raise money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The Eichel saga may be shifting in...
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Bruins lose in OT to the Rangers and Fabian Lysell records an assist in his Vancouver Giants debut.
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Jake DeBrusk scores two, including shootout winner, in 3-2 victory over Washington in pre-season action. The Jack Eichel Soap Opera continues in Buffalo.
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All bruins players and staff are 100 percent vaccinated. Fabian Lysell likely to play for Vancouver (WHL) to start this season. Charlie Coyle will be limited for first week or so of training camp. Could Jack Studnicka steal the #2 Center position away from Coyle.
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Bruins players skate at Warrior Ice arena and Pre-Season games played at non NHL arenas.
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Covid-19 protocols for the upcoming season and NHL players return for the 2022 Olympic games in China.
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Tuukka Talks about is health and contract status. Jeremy Swayman to Providence? Jack Eichel has a new agent and could this mean that he’s leaving Buffalo...
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Former Boston Bruin Jimmy Hayes dies unexpectedly at 31 and why are TD Garden ticket prices so high.
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2021 1st round pick Fabian Lysell signs an entry level contract. Adam McQuaid returns to Causeway. Tuukka Rask attended concerts at Fenway Park.
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David Krejci leaves Boston and returns home to the Czech Republic. Who will take his place on the 2nd line? The B’s goaltending situation is moving forward.
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Taylor Hall Signs a 4 yr $6 million deal. Could Braden Holtby be in between the pipes for the Bruins next season. Jeremy Lauzon gets picked by the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft. The Bruins sections in the 2021 entry draft.
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The Bruins release the names eligible for the expansion draft and Kevan Miller hangs up his skates.
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Jack Eichel talks about playing for the Bruins. Could Milan Lucic return to Boston? The NHL has discussions with the NHLPA and the International Olympic Committee about the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
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Bruins assistant coach Jay Pandolfo is leaving the NHL to join his alma mater Boston University and the Bruins announce affiliation agreement with the Maine Mariners of the ECHL.
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Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney that the team has signed forward Anton Blidh to a one-year, two-way contract and a look at some free agents.
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The New York Islanders eliminate the Boston Bruins to advance to the next round.
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The Bruins didn’t play a full 60 and it cost them in overtime. Will Jeremy Swayman see time between the pipes before the series is over.
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The Boston Bruins move on to the 2nd round of the playoffs and who will be the better opponent in the next round.
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Boston Bruins win game 2 to tie the series 1-1. Will Jeremy Swayman see time between the pipes in the Playoffs.
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A look at the Boston Bruins Playoff match-up against the the Washington Capitals and an AHL team changes their name.
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The Boston Bruins Bruins clinch a playoff spot and should Bruce Cassidy sit players for the last five games.
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The Bruins lose two in a row after winning six in a row. Will the Boston Bruins make the playoffs? The Rangers are now legitimate threat to the Bruins for the final playoff spot.
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Jeremy Swayman gets his first NHL shutout and the Bruins win four in a row. A look at the goaltending future in the NHL Eastern Conference.
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Guest Lance Gill joins the show to discuss the Taylor Hall trade and what the lines could look like. We also talk Tuukka and the B’s Defense.
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The Bruins Goaltending situation and will the Bruins be buyers or Sellers at the trade deadline?
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Guest Lance Gill joins the show to discuss the Bruins roster moving forward and is Brad Marchand a contender for the Hart and Selke Trophies.
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The Bruins are in a New York state of mind and fans are returning to the TD Garden.
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The Bruins and Flyers take it outside in Lake Tahoe and future Venues/places to play outdoors.
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The Bruins finish up a three-game road trip to the Empire state and could a College prospect sign with the team.
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The Bruins beat the Rangers in overtime and Jack Studnicka gets sent down to Providence.
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The Bruins win three in a row and the Providence Bruins drop the puck on their season.
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The Bruins can’t score 5 on 5 and another number will be retired to the rafters of TD Garden.
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Patrice Bergeron is the next captain of the Boston Bruins and the AHL returns on February 5th.
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Zdeno Chara signs with the Washington Capitals and a preview of the East Division.
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The NHL and NHL Players’ Association reached an agreement to start the season on Jan 13th.
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The NHL announces retro jerseys for the upcoming season. What team(s) got it right and what team(s) missed out.
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Bruins prospects return to the ice in Europe and the NCAA and more information on the upcoming season.
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A look at the NHL 2020-2021 season. What will next season look like? What are players doing now to get ready for next season? How is the NHL dealing with the Canadian border issue?
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What will the lines look like for next season and a legendary Play-by-play man announces his retirement.
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The Bruins will be missing key players when the new season begins, and a former Bruins has a new home in Toronto.
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Free agent frenzy begins and a quick look at the Boston Bruins 2020 draft picks.
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I answer a listener’s question about Milan Lucic and a look at the Bruins draft history.
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A look at possible off season moves for the Bruins and what the 2020-21 NHL season may look like.
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This week I would like to welcome Bruins fan Lance Gill. We will be discussing the Bruins in their bubble and what he thinks of Tuukka’s time in Boston.
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A look back at the Bruins time in the bubble and a look at possible off-season changes.
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The Boston Bruins beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in game one of their best of seven series.
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Tuukka Rask leaves the Toronto bubble and the Bruins are up 2-1 in their series with the Carolina Hurricanes...
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The Boston Bruins come out of hibernation with a Sunday afternoon round robin game vs the Philadelphia Flyers.
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David Pastrnak and Ondrej Kase were “unfit to participate” at training camp last week and the NHL announces game times for the Bruins round robin games.
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Three Bruins players arrive at Warrior Ice Arena and the NHL has its timeline set for its return.
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The Bruins are skating at Warrior ice arena and the TD Garden is studying how fans can return.
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The NHL announces format for the Play-in-series and Playoffs and a preview of the Eastern and Western Conference Play in series match-ups.
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The NHL and NHLPA announced a four phase process to return to the ice this summer and the Boston Bruins win three regular season awards.
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Kurt Schmied hosts a new podcast called Bleav in Boston Bruins. A podcast for the hardcore Boston Bruins fan. Listen every week to hear all the current game results, Player stats and latest news from the team and around the league. He will have player interviews with current and and past Bruins players.
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