Bruins Beat

Don Brennan covers the Ottawa Senators and the NHL for the Ottawa Sun. Twitter: @SunDoniB. 1:00 - Don Brennan of the Ottawa Sun 10:00 - What are the Ottawa Senators doing in terms of Erik Karlsson? 24:00 - How can the Senators improve their on-ice product? 30:00 - Are the Senators going to address the head coaching situation? 48:00 - Could the Ottawa Senators ever be relocated? Learn more about yo...

Mike Zeisberger covers the Toronto Maple Leafs and the NHL for NHL.com. Twitter: @Zeisberger 1:00 - Mark Zeisberger from NHL.com 2:00 - John Tavares returns home to Toronto 10:00 - How are the Toronto Maple Leafs going to improve? 26:00 - The Atlantic Division 34:00 - Could the Bruins trade Tuukka Rask? 43:00 - Patrice Bergeron Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe McDonald of The Athletic joins Murph to look back at the Bruins' offseason so far and to look ahead, wondering if it would be best for Don Sweeney to hold onto his assets for now and stand pat until the 2018-19 season begins? That and a look at how recent signing Jaroslav Halak should give Tuukka Rask the biggest challenge he's had as the starting netminder since Tim Thomas.  1:00 - Joe McDona...

Mark Divver covers the Bruins and NHL for the Providence Journal. Twitter: @MarkDivver 0:30 - John Tavares signs with Toronto 4:30 - What's going on with David Backes? 7:00 - Should the Bruins trade for Artemi Panarin? 16:30 - Breaking down standouts from Bruins developmental camp 27:00 - Bruins sign Jaroslav Halak and John Moore in free agency Available for download on iTunes, Stitcher and the CL...

Jimmy Murphy reacts to the biggest stories surrounding the first day of NHL free agency, including a few key Bruins signings and the John Tavares sweepstakes.  1:00 - John Tavares signs with the Toronto Maple Leafs in free agency 3:30 - Could the Bruins make some trades to add to the roster? 5:00 - Bruins sign defenseman John Moore and goalie Jaroslav Halak in free agency Available for download on...

Murph welcomes on CLNS intern Evan Marinofsky to look back on the weekend that was for the Bruins at the 2018 NHL Draft, potential trades still to be made for the Black and Gold and are the Bruins one of five NHL teams with a chance to sign prized unrestricted free agent-to-be John Tavares. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Bruins be active leading into this Friday's NHL Draft in Dallas? Joe Haggerty of NBCBoston and Murph sift through the rumors surrounding the B's interest in Hurricanes defenseman Noah Hanifin, Bruins defenseman Torey Krug and Bruins forwards David Backes and David Krejci on the latest Bruins Beat! Bruins Beat is available on iTunes, Stitcher, the CLNS Media Mobile App and www. CLNSMedia.c...

Mark Spector of Sportsnet Edmonton joins Murph to try and see if the percolating trade rumors involving the Oilers and Bruins have any validity and/or make sense. Will Torey Krug be dealt for Oscar Klefbom? Could a Milan Lucic become a Bruin again? Murph and spec delve into these rumors and more on the latest Bruins Beat. Bruins Beat is available on iTunes, Stitcher, the CLNS Media Mobile App and...

At this point it's just a pipe dream, but it's fun to dream and @MikeGrinell_ and @Murphyslaw74 wonder what it would be like to see longtime villain in Boston PK Subban on the Bruins blue line? They also suggest that Don Sweeney may once again try and acquire Hurricanes blue liner Noah Hanifin. That and more on the latest Bruins Beat!   Bruins Beat is available on iTunes, Stitcher, the CLNS Media...

Should the Bruins resign Rick Nash? If so, at what price and where does he fit in the lineup? What about the forgotten young prospect Anders Bjork? Does he belong on the opening day lineup or does he need more seasoning in the AHL? Should David Pastrnak be on the wing for David Krejci? How were the Capitals able to do what the Bruins couldn't and beat the Lightning in the Eastern Conference Final?...

Jimmy Murphy welcomes on old friend Mick Colageo of the Standard Times in New Bedford, MA. Has Cam Neely finally put on his management hat and put away the player's skates? How can the Bruins acquire that top pairing left defenseman this offseason? Will Torey Krug and potentially David Krejci be dealt? Can the Bruins maintain their so far, successful retool on the fly? Bruins Beat is available on...

Murph and Trags dissect the Bruins' 2017-18 season and look ahead to the offseason.  Bruins Beat is available on iTunes, Stitcher, the CLNS Media Mobile App and www. CLNSMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Espo and Murph are both working the Lightning-Bruins series and in a rare combo podcast fusing the Bruins Beat and Espo's Take, they discussed the Eastern Conference semifinals series which is headed to Game 4 with the Bolts up 2-1 in the series after a 4-1 win in Game 3. Phil and Murph also look aroun d the league at the other series still going and pay homage to the late Bill Torrey who passed a...

The founder and lead writer for for https://lightninginsider.com/ joins Murph to preview the Eastern Conference semifinals series between the two best teams in the East, the Bruins and the Lightning. It's a battle many would've preferred as a conference final, but nonetheless, it's happening and Erlendsson provides some in depth insight into what the Bruins and their fans can expect in the series...

  Playing in Providence during the 2012-13 half season lockout, Bruins defenseman Torey Krug became good friends with then teammate Chris Bourque and as a result formed a relationship with Bourque's father, Hall Of Famer Ray Bourque. After a rough first half of the regular season, Krug called on the legendary Bruin seeking advice and Bourque - who made it very clear in the latest Bruins Beat below...

Toronto Star beat writer Kevin McGran joined Murph in the latest Bruins Beat to discuss why they both believe the Leafs will avenge the epic 2013 Game 7 collapse to the Bruins and upset the favored B's in six games. As Murph points out, every time he picks against the Black and Gold, he's wrong, so this is great news for Bruins fans!   Bruins Beat is available on iTunes, Stitcher, the CLNS Media M...

Bob Snow of BruinsDaily joins Murph to predict the Hobey Baker Award winner; Ryan Donato; the Frozen Four; Bruins prospects and the B's chances in the playoffs.  Bruins Beat is available on iTunes, Stitcher, the CLNS Media Mobile App and www. CLNSMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the latest Bruins Beat, Murph welcomes on longtime Bruins/NHL beat writer for the New Bedford Standard Times, Mick Colageo. The two puck scribes discuss a trip to the famous Boston sports bar The Fours and Mick mentoring Murph in his early days as a reporter; why the Bruins are fun and on the right track but not ready to win the Stanley Cup just yet; Zdeno Chara and concussions.   Bruins Beat i...

Boston Herald Bruins beast writer Steve Conroy joined Murph on the latest Bruins Beat to discuss how the Bruins and Head Coach Bruce Cassidy have essentially overcome their current rash of injuries and survived what's been a grueling stretch run for the Black and Gold. They also remembered and paid homage to their late friend and colleague Stephen Harris who passed away last month after covering t...

In the Latest Bruins Beat, Murph is joined by old friend and colleague Rob Simpson of NHL Network Radio and author of the new book No Heavy Lifting (Globe-Trotting Adventures Of A Sports Media Guy). Simmer and Murph get into that new book and of course discuss the Bruins success as well as a look back at Simpson's time working for NESN as a rink side reporter.  Bruins Beat is available on iTunes,...

Newly acquired veteran forward Brian Gionta joined Murph to talk about what's been a storied NHL career and what might still be to come. From his days at Boston College to winning a Stanley Cup with the Devils in 2003; to captaining the B's hated rivals, the Montreal Canadiens and the epic Game 7 between the two teams in 2011 and to his new role on the other side of the rivalry with the B's.  1:00...

Pierre McGuire joins Murph to discuss Don Sweeney; Zdeno Chara; Tuukka Rask And More :30 Pierre discusses his experience at the Olympics 1:15 Murph and Pierre discuss Marco Sturm’s performance in the Olympics 2:45 Will Marco Sturm get an NHL job? 6:15 Murph and Pierre discuss the Bruins signing of Brian Gionta 12:15 Chara has the motivation this year 14:30 Pierre’s take on Tuukka Rask criticism 17...

Murph breaks down the Bruins trade for Rick Nash and how it impacts the playoff run.  Bruins Beat is available on iTunes, Stitcher, the CLNS Media Mobile App and www. CLNSMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boston Bruins Trade Rumor Update with Murph   2:00 Murph discusses moves Don Sweeney could make 4:20 Murph breaks down the rumor mill around Ryan McDonagh 6:40 Would Rick Nash be a good edition? Murph's take may surprise you. 11:30 Is Karlsson on the move?   Bruins Beat is available on iTunes, Stitcher, the CLNS Media Mobile App and www. CLNSMedia.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Former Bruin and NHLer Marc Savard joined Murph to talk about being a recently retired NHL player, concussion awareness and why he's really hoping that Bruins GM Don Sweeney goes for it and adds an impact player by Monday's Trade Deadline.    1:30 Savard discusses his concussions and the next chapter.    5:00 Savard on coaching his kids and staying in the game of hockey.    8:05 Savard and Murph o...