Bruins Beat

Welcome back to Bruins Beat! In today's episode, Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky draft the WORST draft picks and free agents from Don Sweeney's time as GM of the Boston Bruins. Bruins Beat is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. Download the app today and use code CLNS for...

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky answers your questions including Fabian Lysell's development, expectations for next season, and what to be excited about in the Bruins future. That, and much more! Topics:  - Mike Loftus was a legend - Questions on Fabian Lysell  - Young players making an impact  - Expectations - Trent Frederic  - Things to be excited about  Bruins Beat is presented...

In this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a look back at some of the signings Bruins GM Don Sweeney has made over the years, and pick their list of the best free agent deals in Sweeney's tenure. That, and much more! Bruins Beat is presented by: Gametime! Take the guesswork out of buying NBA tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code...

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a closer look at what the Bruins will get from Nikita Zadorov. How much will his size and physicality impact the Bruins' team identity, and is it enough to match the teams that have overpowered them in the past? Plus, Evan can't help but mention who Nikita Zadorov reminds him of, despite Zadorov's insistence on not being compared...

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss the ongoing situation the Bruins and Jeremy Swayman find themselves in as arbitration nears. Why is there such a delay, and can they reach a deal before arbitration? That, and much more! Topics:  - The latest on Jeremy Swayman - What might his deal look like? - Are the Bruins legitimate Cup contenders next season? - The East is...

Welcome back to Bruins Beat! Evan Marinofsky brings you a mailbag edition where he answers your questions about the upcoming Bruins season. Get ready for an in-depth look at the Boston Bruins' upcoming 2024-2025 season! Dean Letourneau's projections set the stage as we analyze key roster questions: What changes can we expect in the bottom six lineup? With Fabian Lysell poised for a breakout, how w...

Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan return for a special live edition of Bruins Beat to react to the start of Bruins free agency. It was a busy day for the Boston Bruins as GM Don Sweeney added depth to the roster. Key signings included center Elias Lindholm and defenseman Nikita Zadorov. Bruins Beat is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports...

Evan Marinofski and Conor Ryan discuss the moves made by the Bruins and around the NHL on the first day of free agency. They go over the potential impact of Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, and the implications of the loss of Jake DeBrusk. Bruins Beat is presented by: Prize Picks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledg...

Welcome back to Bruins Beat! In this episode, Evan Marinofsky and Mark Divver discuss the new Boston Bruins that were taken in the 2024 NHL Draft. They spent a lot of time watching their first-round selection, Dean Letourneau, and they provide a full analysis on how he might fit on Boston's roster. They also credit a more underrated pick from the day, Elliott Groenewold, arguing he could be a soli...

In this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss the latest rumors circulating around Linus Ullmark, and speculate on when a deal could be finished. Plus, Evan and Conor break down the exhilarating Cup Final. All that and much more! Topics:  - Conor rode on a duckboat!  - The latest news on Linus Ullmark  - What will a package look like?  - Could other teams outbid Ottawa?  -...

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Carl Corazzini to discuss the Bruins' upcoming offseason and go through everything the team needs to do this summer. That, and much more! - Carl Corazzini makes a non-postgame show appearance!  - What should the ideal lineup look like next year?  - What holes must be filled?  - Free agent targets  This episode is brought to you by PrizeP...

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Belle Fraser of The Hockey News to discuss the Bruins' future and determine just how far the B's are form contending with a team like Florida. That, and much more! - The Panthers are one win away from a Cup  - Could the Bruins shorten the gap between them and the Panthers this offseason?  - Evan has a new idea for what the Bruins can do...

Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down some of the impending UFA's the Bruins will have to make decisions on very soon, namely Jeremy Swayman and Danton Heinen. Plus, could the Bruins land Trevor Zegras? That, and much more! Topics:  - Should the Bruins pursue Trevor Zegras?  - What a package might look like for Zegras  - Evaluating Jeremy Swayman’s next contract  - Any world in which Swayman’s...

Evan Marinofsky makes the case for why the Bruins and Devils would make mutually-beneficial trade partners, checks in on the fanbase's interest in the Cup Final, and much more! Topics:  - Evan is going solo on this episode!  - The Devils want to trade the No. 10 pick  - Evaluating the Bruins young trade chips  - Should the Bruins consider re-signing Danton Heinen?  - It’s clear who Bruins fans sho...

As the Stanley Cup Finals are about to start, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss how the Bruins can make the necessary moves to match the fire power of the teams that remain. What is the Bruins' best path to competing for the Cup next year? That, and much more! Topics:  - What can we learn from Edmonton and Florida in the Stanley Cup?  - Both teams have phenomenal center depth  - Having strong...

On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal to discuss the biggest takeaways and breakout performances of the 2023-24 season, and who fans could expect to see in the Bruins lineup next year. That, and much more! Topics:  - Divver has some thoughts on the season  - The Bruins have something in Mason Lohrei  - Lohrei fills a need next se...

Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan sit down to discuss the Bruins's offseason outlook and the comments made by Don Sweeney on where exactly the Bruins need offensive help. That, and much more! Topics:  - Evan is in a pink room!  - Don Sweeney mentioned secondary scoring…don’t the Bruins need more than that?  - Elias Lindholm makes a whole lot of sense for this team  - Other potential targets this offs...

Evan Marinofsky is joined by Joe Pohoryles of The Hockey News to discuss one of the highly debated topics surrounding the Bruins: the future of the goaltending tandem. Is trading Ullmark a foregone conclusion? Plus, what will the Bruins do with Jake Debrusk? That, and much more! Topics:  - Evan and Joe just so happened to be going to the same place this weekend  - What should the Bruins do this of...

After the Bruins' season came to an end after Game 6 of their series with the Florida Panthers, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a look back at the centennial season. They also take an early look at what the B's could do in, what should be, a busy offseason. That, and much more! Topics:  - How we view the season  - Perspective is key  - It’s time to trade Linus Ullmark  - A No. 1 center is a pr...

The Panthers beat the Bruins with a late game-winner to advance to the Eastern Conference final. Gustav Forsling scored the decisive goal on a rebound with 1:33 left, while Anton Lundell tied the game for the Panthers and assisted on the game-winner. Evan Marinofsky and Carl Corazzini recapped Game 6 of Bruins vs. Panthers and discussed the Bruins' offseason plans. This episode is brought to you b...

The Bruins lose a heartbreaker in game 4 to fall to 3-1 in their series with the Florida Panthers. Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan sift through the frustrating moments of this game, try to make sense of the officiating, go through comments made by Jim Montgomery, and debate the Bruins' chances of making a comeback. That, and much more! Topics:  - The officiating has been horrendous  - Two things ca...

Following the Panthers' critical victory over the Bruins, which established a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series, Evan Marinofsky and Carl Corazzini are set to go LIVE to recap the events of Game 4. This episode is brought to you by PrizePicks! Get in on the excitement with PrizePicks, America’s No. 1 Fantasy Sports App, where you can turn your hoops knowledge into serious cash. D...

Evan Marinofsky is joined by Belle Fraser of The Hockey News to discuss the first 2 games of the Bruins' series with the Panthers, and if the antics of game 2 could lead to a surge form the B's. Plus, does Jeremy Swayman getting pulled mean the goalie rotation could come back into play? That, and much more! Topics:  - The Bruins matched the Panthers’ physicality  - David Pastrnak rose to the top ...

The Bruins are on to Sunrise Florida to take on the Panthers in Round 2. Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan take a look at how these teams stack up, how the B's will deploy their goaltenders, and make their series predictions. That, and much more! Topics:  - The Bruins survive against Toronto  - Conor and Evan’s heart rates still haven’t gone down  - Lots of encouraging things from Game 7  - Onto the...

Evan Marinofsky is joined by Joe Pohoryles today to discuss the situation the Bruins find themselves in. With a Game 7 against the Maple Leafs on home ice, what do the B's need to do to avoid disaster? And how did they find themselves here again? That, and much more! Topics:  - Bruins fall flat in Games 5 & 6  - What is going on?? - David Pastrnak needs to get it going  - Jim Montgomery is coachin...