Episodes
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal. Evan and Mark discuss the probability of Jim Montgomery losing his job, if now is the time, and how much it would even change things. That, and much more!
Topics:
- Another drubbing
- Feels like the time might be right for a firing
- But is it the right move?
- What else must change?
- Are the Bruins just a mediocre team?
- Evan pulls out some damning stats
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Published 11/15/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan sit down to discuss the current state of the Boston bruins and all the latest news surrounding the team. The offensive struggles have reached a new high, Matt Poitras has been sent down to Providence, Jim Montgomery's job security continues to come into question, and much more!
Topics:
- The Bruins put up zero shots in the third period vs. the Senators
- What’s going wrong?
- Is Jim Montgomery back on the hot seat?
- Matt...
Published 11/11/24
Following the Bruins' overtime win at home against the Calgary Flames, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Andrew Raycroft to discuss if the Bruins have turned the corner, and issues the team still faces. How do the B's improve their special teams? Will they develop the chemistry needed to win? Or are the Bruins just a mediocre team? All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Bruins get an OT win over Calgary
- Special teams is lacking
- Does Jim Montgomery change the lines too much?
- Are the Bruins...
Published 11/08/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down the Bruins' two-game win streak as the team makes a push to right the ship. Evan and Conor also discuss the Bruins' decision to sign Tyler Johnson, Jim Montgomery's decision to bench David Pastrnak, and much more!
Topics:
- Bruins sign Tyler Johnson
- Two big wins!
- What can they take going forward?
- Pastrnak benched
- Some forwards finding their game
- Jim Montgomery’s future still in question
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Published 11/05/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Scott McLaughlin as the Bruins continue to skid. After dropping a game on home ice to the struggling Philadelphia Flyers, questions start to arise about what the Bruins need to change. Jim Montgomery has taken to shuffling the lines to generate some offense, but could it take something more drastic than that? All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Bruins lay an egg against the Flyers
- There is no offense
- New-look lines
- More...
Published 10/31/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss the Bruins' statement victory over Toronto in OT as the B's snap their losing streak, and, hopefully, turn the page on a tough stretch of the season. Brad Marchand finally nets his first of the year, which opens the conversation into what his future in the league could look like. All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Bruins get back on track against Toronto
- Toronto gonna Toronto
- Steps in the right direction
- Brad...
Published 10/28/24
Following another tough loss, this time on home ice, the Bruins continue to find themselves sputtering early in the season. On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Mark Divver of The New England Hockey Journal to discuss the big questions around the Bruins. THe largest of those questions being - could Jm Montgomery's job be in jeopardy? Evan and Mark discuss that, along with all the biggest stpories surrounding the Boston Bruins, and much more!
Topics:
- Bruins lay an...
Published 10/25/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a look at the Bruins team as a whole, after they drop a tough game in Utah. Who is falling short? How do the top lines get on the board? And who deserves the most credit for keeping the Bruins in these games, despite not looking like the team we expected to see? All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Bruins drop a bad one in Utah on Saturday
- Montgomery wants more
- Should Cole Koepke move up in the lineup?
- Evaluating Jeremy...
Published 10/21/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Joe Pohoryles of NHL.com to discuss the start of the Bruins west coast road trip after an impressive win over the Colorado Avalanche. Plus, the Bruins unveil new jerseys for their centennial game, and Evan and Joe give their initial reactions. All that, and much more!
Topics:
- The new sweaters!
- The fourth line is on another level
- Charlie Coyle with a great game
- Who should play with Matt Poitras?
- Offense from the...
Published 10/17/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss the Bruins' continued struggles against the Florida Panthers, and take a look at how Jim Montgomery plans to address the team's needs. Montgomery has shuffled lines, and spoken to the media about the team's penalty issues, and called out the top 6. What changes could be to come? All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Bruins struggle against Florida
- Montgomery shuffling the lines already
- Undisciplined play continued
-...
Published 10/16/24
Pete Blackburn of the What Chaos! podcast joins the show to discuss the Bruins shaky start to the season. Pete and Evan Marinofsky discuss the early defensive woes for this team, and how to improve on the back end. Despite those defensive struggles, what are the positives from the first few games? Evan and Pete break all that down, and much more!
Topics:
- How are we feeling?
- They need to be much better defensively
- There are some big positives
- Have expectations changed?
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Published 10/11/24
Now that the Jeremy Swayman contract saga has finally come to an end, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss where the Bruins go from here. When will we see Swayman in net? And looking ahead to the season as a whole, what can fans expect from this team this year? Evan and Conor make their season predictions, where the Bruins will finish in the standings, and how far they'll make it in the playoffs. All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Jeremy Swayman re-signs
- When will he be ready to...
Published 10/07/24
Welcome back to Bruins Beat! In this episode, ESPN's John Buccigross joins the show to delve into the latest insights surrounding Jeremy Swayman and the Boston Bruins! We’ll discuss Swayman’s comments from the Amazon Prime documentary and what they reveal about his mindset as a restricted free agent.
We share thoughts on when Swayman might sign, hinting that it could be soon. We’ll also explore whether a trade is still a possibility for the Bruins and examine Swayman’s potential as a key...
Published 10/04/24
Tensions seem to be running high behind the scenes of the Boston Bruins. On this episode of Bruins Beat Evan marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss the press conference in which Cam Neely hinted at the Bruins making a $64 million contract offer to Jeremy Swayman, and Swaymans agent subsequently denying any such offer ever happened. Is the relationship between the two sides beyond repair?
Topics:
- Cam Neely drops the $64 million comment
- Swayman's agent denies a $64 million offer
- How does...
Published 10/01/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Joe Pohoryles of NHL.com to discuss their takeaways from Bruins training camp. Evan and Joe also discuss all the latest on the Jeremy Swayman negotiations as the regular season inches closer. All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Has Fabian Lysell done enough?
- Matt Poitras might be the favorite to be 2RW
- The latest on Elias Lindholm
- Evan makes a point about how generations view contracts and getting money
- What Jeremy...
Published 09/26/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a look at the emerging stories out of Bruins training camp and preseason, including Fabian Lysell and his push to make the team. Also, Trevor Kuntar and others make their presence known in the opening preseason game.
Plus, is the reality of Jeremy Swayman being traded looking more possible? All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Tough first game for Fabian Lysell
- Trevor Kuntar came to play
- Other standouts from Preseason...
Published 09/24/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofksy is joined by broadcaster, podcaster, and former Bruins' goaltender Andrew Raycroft. Evan and Razor discuss the finer details of the Jeremy Swayman situation, what these negotiations are like from the perspective of someone who has been through them, and what Raycroft believes the outcome will be. Plus, a quick look at what could happen if a deal doesn't get worked out. All that, and much more!
Topics:
- Don Sweeney shoots down rumors
-...
Published 09/20/24
With Bruins training camp set to start, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan sit down to discuss the biggest thing to watch for as roster spots are up for grabs. Plus, rumors around Jeremy Swayman and the Bruins are gaining traction. Will he be at training camp? And when will brad Marchand take the ice? All that, and much more!
- More Jeremy Swayman news!
- Could Swayman miss part of training camp?
- Who will be the second line right wing?
- The battle for third line center
- Brad Marchand’s...
Published 09/18/24
Evan Marinofsky and Joe Haggerty discuss a variety of Bruins preseason topics, including Jonathan Marchessault's comments on Bruce Cassidy. Could the Bruins have won more with Cassidy? Their conversation then turns to rookies to watch in training camp and when the Jeremy Swayman contract could get done.
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Published 09/14/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan sit down to discuss the latest updates on the Jeremy Swayman contract situation, and take a closer look at Bruins defensive core as they are officially the heaviest team in the NHL. That, and much more!
- NHL insiders on Jeremy Swayman
- Is Swayman worth the Charlie McAvoy contract?
- Depth on defense
- The Bruins are the heaviest team in the NHL
- Should we worry about team speed?
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Published 09/12/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan marinofsky sits down with Bruins' defenseman Mason Lohrei to discuss how he has adjusted to life in the NHL, and what he's learned along the way. Lohrei shares what he and his teammates do on the road, what his offseason has looked like, how he trained when he was growing up, and much more!
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Published 09/09/24
Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan are back with another episode of Bruins Beat! In this edition, the guys discuss Brad Marchand describing what he wants in a right-wing, and whether that could be found in Fabian Lysell. They also discuss his contract talks, and speculate whether it was about Jeremy Swayman as he continues his negotiations.
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Published 09/05/24
Join us on this episode of Bruins Beat with Evan Marinofsky and Scott McLaughlin as we dive into the hot topic: What will happen with Jeremy Swayman? We discuss Swayman’s latest comments, debate whether a shorter or longer-term deal is in his future, and question if he’s worth $10 million. We also explore the possibility of a holdout and take a look back at the impact of the Linus Ullmark trade. Don’t miss this deep dive into the Bruins’ goaltending situation!
Topics:
- Jeremy Swayman’s...
Published 08/30/24
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a closer look at the Bruins roster as training camp approaches and Swayman is still without a contract, questions around top prospects, and potential PTO additions. All that, and much more!
- Swayman, Swayman and Swayman
- Who could be PTOs?
- Future of Fabian Lysell
- Jim Montgomery situation
- Can other young guys make a push?
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Published 08/27/24