Short Shift Podcast

The deadline has come and gone so naturally it's time for opinions and critical analysis. How do we feel about the Hampus Lindholm trade and subsequent contract extension? Jake DeBrusk is still a Boston Bruin?! How and why did this happen? Thoughts on the Josh Brown acquisition, thoughts on the Dadonov saga, predictions and much more! Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast, and f...

The deadline is upon us. We're nervous. We're cautiously optimistic. We're mostly pessimistic. On this episode we break down some of the bigger storylines for the Bruins going into Monday's deadline including our final take on what to do with Jake DeBrusk, and who we see as potential targets for Boston. The boys stay loose, particularly Ian who made a bold choice with a tequila...

The Boston Bruins wrapped a highly successful western road trip and one of the highlights has been the third line. The boys discuss what Smith, Frederic and Coyle have accomplished these last few weeks with stick taps to a much maligned Freddy. Hot topics on the episode include DeBrusk's outlook heading into the deadline, who's obtainable at said deadline, blown leads becoming a problem...

The Boston Bruins are in the midst of what can only be considered a highly successful western road trip highlighted by an absolute beatdown of the LA Kings that featured a Swayman shutty and a Jake DeBrusk hat trick. Is Sway creeping into Calder contention? What do the boys make of Mike Reilly's recent streak of quality play? Is it standings watch time with Toronto/Tampa/Florida seemingly wit...

The Boston Bruins finish off their stretch of games without Brad Marchand with an absolute statement against Colorado and the feeling around the team swings back into positivity. Did Bruce Cassidy's call out have an impact? Are we pricks now? How long can we make this last as the team heads out west for a long road trip. The boys discuss the validity of that momentum plus Swayman's fanta...

Aight Folks! Short Shift returns after a week off and a lot happened in the world of the Boston Bruins. The boys dink and dunk around topics such as Tuukka's retirement and impact, Patrice Bergeron's injury and playing mortality, Brad Marchand and if the suspension fit the crime, trade market desires and interest, Studnicka, Swayman, Cassidy and so much more. Plus PREDICTIONS and multipl...

We're officially at the All-Star break so it's a logical time to gauge where the Boston Bruins stand in the 2021-22 season. The boys talk about the temperature of this team after a very strange, mediocre week having barely lost to one of the best teams in the league (Colorado) followed by barely beating two awful teams (Arizona, Seattle) and getting obliterated by another average squad i...

It was a week full of highs and lows for the Boston Bruins and the Short Shift Boys are here to talk about it. Is Tuukka's slow start a cause for concern? Brad Marchand escapes serious injury and continues to torch opponents as well as twitter enemies, Vaakanainen is still playing very well but he's been bumped to the 7th slot in favor of Connor Clifton? Why? What are we going to do with...

The Boston Bruins continue to roll and the Short Shift boys are feeling even better than last week. Statements continue to be made as they smack Montreal down easily, hold firm against a testy Philadelphia squad, and gut one out in OT against one of the best teams in the Western Conference in the Nashville Predators. Tuukka Rask is back and looking crisp, Marchand and Pastrnak get back-to-back hat...

Aight folks! The Short Shift Podcast is back and we're in a good mood. Lots to be happy about since the new year. Bruins have won 5 of 6, they're getting scoring from all lines, David Pastrnak is heating up along side Taylor Hall just as we'd hoped, Tuukka Rask signs for the bare minimum, Steen, Blidh and Vaakanainen all stepping up. It's insane how much the mood around this te...

The Bruins are back playing real hockey games, and WINNING thanks in part to a secondary scoring explosion! The boys discuss the latest lines and the fact that the typically tinker-trigger happy Bruce Cassidy is letting them ride a bit. Also up for discussion: a temperature check coming off wins over teams they "should" beat.. how good should fans feel? Plus Oskar Steen has emerged as a...

Another week goes by without Bruins hockey but there's still plenty of topics to run through. The boys talk World Juniors including our lack of representation and what that means organizationally. Also, where do we all stand as far as Covids impact on the season and what is the best way to move on in this climate. The Bruins return to play this weekend (predictions incoming), and are about to...

Ho Ho Holy crap we miss hockey, folks. Episode FIFTY coming in hot for the holidays. The Boston Bruins (and the league for that matter) may be shut down but there's is still PLENTY to talk about. Zach Senyshyn requests a trade: Is there a fundamental disconnect within the organization? Bruce Cassidy is presumably on the hot seat -- is his job actually in jeopardy? The boys also discuss Jakub...

The Bruins are in the thick of a Covid outbreak that is turning the roster inside out, and on a larger scale, the entire league is a dumpster fire with no clear direction or plan of action. The boys smash the record button as they debate the state of the Bruins in the midst of yet another pandemic related controversy. Should the Bruins be playing right now? Are they going to Canada? Are the Olympi...

The boys are back with a fresh, hot streaming episode of the Short Shift to talk about a Boston Bruins team coming off a successful western Canadian road trip where they took 5 out of a possible 6 points. Topics include Frederic's strong showing in Calgary, the continued stability of the goaltending tandem, is Sacco's influence having an effect, and we even touch on the Evander Kane nons...

Aight folks. The Bruins somehow held teams to a combined 4 regulation goals in the last three games -- and lost two of them. Weird week? Are they on the rise with some moral victories? The boys dive into the goaltending situation with Swayman hanging onto the role, Ullmark out with illness, and Tuukka Rask practicing with the team as an emergency backup. Also we touch on topics such as Taylor Hall...

The Boston Bruins are winning more games than they're losing lately but is this the worst feeling stretch despite winning 5 out of the last 7? The boys ponder this, as well as other big stories including Jake DeBrusk requesting a trade, Brad Marchand's 3-game suspension and who replaces him on the top line, the recent trends for the goaltending, Montreal remaining objectively hilarious,...

Andrew returns just in time to talk about one of the Bruins best outputs on Saturday followed up by a flaming turd against Calgary on Sunday. Lots to unpack in this episode including a number of noteworthy performances by some unexpected players. Craig Smith, Anton Blidh, Tomas Nosek, even Derek Forbort -- albeit shortlived. We break down goalie performances and tackle the polarizing topic of long...

(not really, though we do love us some Steen-Engine) Aight folks! Episode drop right in the middle of ANOTHER long stretch of no games to give ya'll some level of Bruins related entertainment. With Andrew taking a week away to enjoy Preds country with his lady, Thomas and Ian welcome special pinch-hitter / guest host Kevin O'Keefe of the B-Hive Podcast. The boys take a dive into a number...

Aight Folks! So much ground is covered in this episode, including: Bergeron explodes (for a game), Pastrnak still hasn't fully flipped the switch, a rare Tuukka sighting, a (hopefully not rare) Foligno sighting, Ullmark / Swayman tandem assessment and a metric ton more. We welcome the enemy; A HABS FAN. We're joined by Chris Searl of the "My Name Is Searl" podcast to breakdown...

The boys are back for another Short Shift recapping the hardest tests of the season thus far. Facing the undefeated Carolina and Florida teams was meant to be a measuring stick for the Boston Bruins and the results were at best inconclusive. Also in the episode: our thoughts on Jimmy Hayes tribute, Studnicka's status, Ullmark establishing himself as the 1A, Ian's dive into the underlying...

Aight Folks! We recap the week that was for the Boston Bruins as they squashed a few (somehow) undefeated teams. First the Sabres with a homecoming for Linus Ullmark & Taylor Hall. Then head to the TD Garden to handle the Sharks at home. Ian eats some crow on Pastrnak and Forbort. Andrew gives another round of praise to Trent Frederic who is seemingly maturing before our very eyes. Stick taps...

A tale of two cities.. the Boston Bruins win their home opener, and fall on their face days later in Philadelphia. The boys discuss what went right, what went wrong, defensive pairings, players who have yet to contribute, etc. As is customary on this podcast; a needed callout of the portion of the fanbase who need to be reminded that there are still 80 games left to go. Also! Don't miss Andre...

We're counting down the hours to the Boston Bruins opener, analyzing and dissecting the teams final preparations before the 2021-2022 season. Charlie McAvoy on the cusp on a big extension? Wags and Moore put on waivers! Studnicka drama, Lazar's replacement, the boys have some fun with some word association, and the return of PREDICTIONS. Also making a triumphant return -- something the S...

Aight Folks! Thomas returns and the boys quickly jump into a wrap up of preseason thoughts and impressions including who they think earned their spots, or failed to meet expectations. Froden, Freddy, Forbort, oh my! Who impressed? Who disappointed? Who belongs where and what will it take for the Short Shift crew to feel good about the first month of the upcoming regular season? And then the boys f...