Bearly on Topic: The Boston Bruins Podcast

IN this week's episode, we're breaking down the first two games of the Bruins-Blue Jackets series. Who's stepped up their game? Who hasn't? What is up with Pasta? At least some of these questions will be answered.

In this bonus episode VA, Geoff, and Tim discuss those last two amazing games of the Bruins-Leafs series and preview the next series against the Columbus Blue Jackets.

This week VA, Geoff, and Tim are talking about these way playoffs in general and specifically about the frustrating three games of the Bruins-Leafs series.

This week VA, Geoff, and Tim are talking about those first two games of the Bruins-Leafs series.

We're all psyched for the playoffs. The Bruins defense is generally in better shape than last year . VA is super excited about one special thing. We wrap up talking about the regular season and get ready for the post season. Join our NHL Bracket Challenge League here: https://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/leagues/bearly-on-topic-bracket-bonanza

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This week we go over the news that's happened since we last recorded. Zdeno Chara had a milestone while Brad Marchand hopes to reach a different one. Some players are returning from injury while some are on the shelf due to new ones. We're only one week away from the playoffs!

This week, we're talking about Zdeno Chara. He turned 42 this week and is still playing at a high level. What's his future? We're also talking about the end of the huge point streak and the beginning of a new one. How about that Isles game? Was a measuring stick game or just some blowout? Finally, we talk about why Brad Marchand owns Twitter and why he should own all social media.

This week, we're talking about Chris Wagner and some other local boys, the huge win streak, David Backes' new role, injuries, and the Twitter war between Brad Marchand and Torey Krug. Oh, and we try (and fail) to assign alignments to various Bruins players.

This week, the gang talks about the moves that the Bruins made around the trade deadline and about other teams and their transactions. We talk about the Bruins performance, injuries, and play a game.

The trade deadline looms and the gang try to figure out what Don Sweeney should do and will do at the deadline. Will he try for Artemi Panarin or Mark Stone? What about Matt Duchene? Or will he get Wayne Simmonds and Kevin Hayes? Who knows? We also talk about who can beat Tampa in the east and other nonsensical things because we're Bearly on Topic.

This week, we're talking about what the Bruins should do to improve the team as the trade deadline nears. Will they be able to construct a team that will beat Tampa Bay? Should Don Sweeney go big? Should he make smaller deals? Panarin or Mark Stone? Geoff has an idea.

With the Bruins on a bye and the All Star Break, we turn our attention to some other things , most notably the firing of former Bruins and now ex-Oilers GM, Peter Chiarelli. We have some injury talk about Tuukka Rask and Anders Bjork. We dance around how the Bruins had been playing before the break. And we chat a little about the ASG. will there be dog hockey at long last? Will we be paid for it?...

This week we're talking about our favorite team in what might have been our favorite game of the season so far. We're excited about the prospect of a Gritty sighting. We discuss those nagging injury problems, Rick Nash's retirement, and just a little bit about what to do at the trade deadline. Oh and nonsense abounds!

This week it's mostly, kinda about the Winter Classic- the game, some specific plays, the all-important jerseys. He our team won! Patrice shows why he is the best two-way froward in the game and we gush about that as well.

This week it's a VA only show because that's exactly what you wanted! Okay, it wasn't but just pretend it is! Anyway, she's wrapping up the week's games, news, and schedule with a shiny, glittery bow just for you. Plus, you get bonus content of Vegas snoring throughout! Happy Holidays!

This week, we're talking about the Bruins horrible week and that comeback. Who's the new guy and what can we expect? Secondary scoring, can we have some? All this and something else.

This week we talk about the tough week that the Bruins had to play though. Do the Bruins need to add a tough guy to the lineup? How tough is this next week going to be? We also talk about the jersey retirement ceremony for Nifty, what the latest Bergeron child should be named, and lots of other nonsense.

This week, we talk about the recent Bruins games. Secondary scoring is trickling in, but what about that top line? We talk about a certain reporters hatred for a certain goalie and why it's stupid and lazy thinking. Around the NHL, we talk about coaching changes and Brian Burke's comments on the Canes players making hockey fun again.

This week, we're adding up all the injuries and recapping a few games, the good ones and the bad. Hey, at least we have two good goalies. How come Nordstrom gets to take face-offs? Are teams planning for Jake DeBrusk? All this and more!

This week, we talk about the new Winter Classic jerseys. The Bruins played games this week and we have a hard time staying on track talking about them. Geoff poses a hypothetical about a recently dismissed coach. And we feel for the Ottawa Senators fanbase because the organization is a mess.

This week we have a special guest subbing in for Geoff. It's Ben! We talk about ex-Bruins and current Cane, Dougie Hamilton. But that's not all; we get a history lesson about the design of the Winter Classic jersey, talk about a German hockey game and weird beer cards, and other mostly hockey things.

Everyone is a bit down this week. We're bummed about the loss to the Habs. We're bummed about not settling 3C, although we do have some solutions. We're bummed that a certain hated defenseman didn't get a longer suspension. Come for Tim's Maine Black Bear Greats and stay for facts about Saturn,

This week we discuss the disappointing play of the Western Canada Roadtrip. Do we have a problem with secondary scoring? (Yes) We also talk about the rash of injuries, which seem all too familiar, and still try to solve for 3C. You'll also learn far more than you want to about Bo Horvat and the former Senator from Maine and one time Secretary of State of the US, Edmund Muskie.

VA and Geoff viewed a game in a suite and will never be able to enjoy a game again otherwise. What's also sweet is that the Bruins are playing well and beating teams they should beat, including the Red Wings. We plot of the career path of a prospect, and give history lessons on Wagner (the composer) and the Vancouver Canucks, all of which are probably wrong.