Bruins Beat

Welcome to 'Bruins Beat,' where your host Evan Marinofsky from New England Hockey Journal dives into the heart of Boston hockey. This week, we're thrilled to welcome special guest Pete Blackburn, co-host of the 'What Chaos Show,' to share his fresh perspectives. Together, we'll tackle the pressing question: Why isn't Tyler Bertuzzi finding his groove in Toronto? We'll also spotlight Mason Lohrei's...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 384 Are the Bruins Early Stanley Cup Contenders?  Conor Ryan of 98.5 The Sports Hub joins Evan Marinofsky of The New England Hockey Journal to talk all things Bruins. The team looks good, but just how good will they be against some of the better teams in the league? Evan and Conor look forward to a tougher schedule, and what personnel decisions may be incoming. T...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 383 Why This Feels Like a New Era of Bruins Hockey  Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Mike Grinnell of the Spittin' Chiclets podcast sit down to discuss this hot start for the Bruins. Grinnell gives his takes on the state of the team, what they need to do moving forward, and the state of the division. Is there an avenue for this Bruins team to mak...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 382 Biggest takeaways from Bruins California Trip  Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan from Boston.com react to Matt Poitras' first NHL goals out west and explore the reasons behind why he works at the NHL level. But amidst all the excitement, there's a lingering question: Should we be worried about Jake DeBrusk? Tune in to get the latest...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 381 How the Bruins Can Generate More Scoring Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Scott McLaughlin of WEEI discuss Scott's desire to change the Bruins' goal song and shares his latest hot take. We also discuss whether Conor Garland could be a good fit for the Bruins and offer an overall outlook on the trade market. Plus, we talk about what to watch f...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 380 How the Bruins Can Generate More Scoring Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan from Boston.com begin by discussing what the recent win over Nashville reveals about the team's performance and potential. They also analyze James van Riemsdyk's impact and how he's meeting expectations since his signing. Jeremy Swayman's standout performance...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 380 Bold Predictions for the Bruins 2023-24 season Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Patrick Donnelly of Boston Sports Journal discuss a myriad of hot topics surrounding the world of hockey. They delve into how the Bruins impeccably executed the Centennial ceremony and ponder whether Connor Bedard is indeed the rising star everyone believes him to...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 379 Bold Predictions for the Bruins 2023-24 season Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan from Boston.com delve into the Bruins 2023-24 season with their Bold Predictions. Expect insightful forecasts, potential surprises, and breakout player predictions. Tune in for an eng...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 378 Are Matthew Poitras and Mason Lohrei Ready to Make the Team?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss Bruins Training Camp so far. Are Mason Lohrei and Matthew Poitras ready for full-time work in Boston? The guys also dive into roster battles in th...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 377 Brandon Bussi and Matthew Poitras Raising Their Stock Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss the Bruins first preseason game, highlighting Brandon Bussi, Matthew Poitras and Fabian Lysell.  This episode is sponsored by:  This episode of Bruins Bea...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 376 The Biggest Questions Entering Training Camp  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss the new Bruins sweaters, Matthew Poitras and their biggest questions entering training camp.  This episode is sponsored by:  This episode of Bruins Beat is brough...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 375 How Do the Bruins Stack Up in the Atlantic Division?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss how the Bruins stack up against the Atlantic Division. They answer the five biggest questions facing the division. Also…where will the Bruins finish in th...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 374 Projecting the Opening Night Third and Fourth Lines  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss a question in net. Who will be better this season: Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman? The guys also dive into their projections for what the bottom six will...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 373 Jim Montgomery’s Projected Top Six & Expectations for Montgomery Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss Jim Montgomery’s latest interview with the Boston Herald. The guys dive into Montgomery’s projected top six, how Pavel Zacha can keep improving...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 372 How Can Bruins Fix Their Lowest-Ranked Prospect Pool?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss the Bruins signing Alex Chiasson to a PTO. The guys spend the majority of the show discussing The Athletic putting the Bruins last in their NHL Pipeline...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 371 Our Favorite David Krejci Moments & What is His Legacy?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss the news of David Krejci’s retirement. They dive into his career, his legacy and where the Bruins go from here. This episode is sponsored by:  This epi...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 370 Should the Bruins Do an Erik Karlsson-like Trade?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com dive into Erik Karlsson going to the Penguins, what that means for the Bruins and…should the Bruins consider a trade that is of a similar magnitude?  This episode is...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 369 What Are the Futures of Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com dive into the latest news surrounding the arbitrations of Jeremy Swayman and Trent Frederic.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusi...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 368 If Patrice Bergeron Retires, Are the Bruins Still a Playoff Team?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com dive into the latest news surrounding Mitchell Miller. The guys also discuss the idea of both Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci retiring in the same...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 367 Will Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci Return to the Bruins?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Patrick Donnelly of Boston Sports Journal give their takes on the futures of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, as well as the direction of the Bruins.  This episode is sponsored...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 366 Where Will the Bruins Rank Among Other NHL Teams in 2023-24?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com give their lasting takeaways from Bruins Development Camp. But, the guys mainly discuss where the Bruins rank among other NHL teams after free agency.  Th...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 365 How Did the Bruins Do In Free Agency?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com react to the Bruins performance in free agency. They also dissect what happened with Tyler Bertuzzi.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering p...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 364 Reacting to the Bruins Trading Taylor Hall  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! For the first time in the show’s history, news breaks while Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan were recording. So, the guys react to Taylor Hall and Nick Foligno being traded to the Chicago Blackhawks.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsboo...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 363 5 Biggest Bruins Questions This Offseason  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! The offseason is officially here. Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com go through he five biggest questions facing the Bruins entering a pivotal summer.  This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the e...

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 362 Should the Bruins Consider Trading Tyler Bertuzzi or Dmitry Orlov?  Bruins Beat and the CLNS Media Network is now partnered with FanDuel! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston.com discuss some alternative ideas for Don Sweeney this offseason. This episode is sponsored by:  FanDuel Sportsbook, the exclusive wagering partner of...