That’s Gross

The NHL offseason refuses to slow down. This week we're breaking down the Bruins' offseason and whether Don Sweeney is finished making moves, the Flyers' massive offer sheet to Leo Carlsson and what it means for the future of RFAs, Jason Robertson and Zach Werenski trade rumors, free agency winners and losers, and everything happening around the NHL. Topics: Bruins offseason breakdown (Are they do...

Episode 51 was absolute chaos… and one of the wildest weeks we’ve had since starting Gross Hockey. The boys break down the first ever Gross Hockey road trip adventure — heading all the way from Massachusetts to Raleigh, North Carolina for the Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup celebration… only to accidentally miss the parade after a legendary night out at Teets 😅 We talk about: 🏆 The full Hurrican...

Episode 50 of That’s Gross and somehow the hockey world decided to completely lose its mind. We’re recording LIVE while watching another insane game in what has become one of the wildest Stanley Cup Finals we can remember, as the Carolina Hurricanes tighten their grip on the series against Vegas in a matchup that has felt like pure chaos from puck drop in Game 1. We break down why this series has...

On this episode of Gross Hockey, we break down the current state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and where the league feels headed right now. We talk about the Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Colorado Avalanche, the ruthless/cutthroat history of Vegas, Bruce Cassidy getting fired after winning, John Tortorella taking over, and the possibility of a full blown Rod the Bod vs Torts SCF coaching war if...

The Boston Bruins season is over… and yeah, this one needs a full therapy session. After losing three straight at home to end their playoff run, we break down everything — from the big picture of a “step-back year” to the real issues that showed up when it mattered most. Was this season actually a success? Is Jeremy Swayman finally getting the respect he deserves? Did the Bruins lean too far into...

We’re through a few games in the first round and now it gets real. We start with the Bruins vs Sabres series — what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change right now. Lineup decisions are front and center… do you stick with guys like Hagens or start making tough calls? Do you spread out the scoring and break up the top line? We talk Pasta potentially running with Minten and Khusnutdinov, a...

Episode 46 and it’s officially that time… playoff hockey is HERE. We’re joined by Marcus Antonelli to break down the Bruins’ first-round matchup vs the Sabres—how Boston wins this series, key X-factors, and our full predictions. We dive into James Hagens and what we’ve seen so far through his first two games—comps, ceiling, and how much he can actually impact this Bruins group right now. From ther...

This league doesn’t care about your résumé, your past, or your excuses. You either win—or you’re out. We dive into the NHL’s latest chaos: Cassidy getting canned, Toronto staying stuck, and why the pressure across the league feels higher than ever. Then we talk Bruins hockey—gritty, resilient, and starting to feel dangerous at the right time. From comeback wins to the Gross Hockey Guys night in Pr...

On Episode 44 of That’s Gross, we dive deeper into the Bruins’ bigger picture after the deadline and why this season feels like they’re playing with house money. We talk about how Boston has outperformed expectations, why standing pat made sense, and what this team still needs most: high-end impact talent, not just more depth. We also get into James Hagens, what Mike/JB saw live at BC, why his ski...

On Episode 43 of That’s Gross, we take a deep dive into James Hagens’ game and what his future could realistically look like within the Bruins organization. Hagens is one of the most intriguing young players in hockey right now — a high-skill playmaker with a relentless motor and a feisty edge. One of the most noticeable traits in his game is how he never seems to stare down the puck — his head is...

USA Hockey is back on top. One week removed and we’re still not over it — a gold medal overtime thriller against Canada, 41 saves from Connor Hellebuyck, and a performance that felt less like a miracle… and more like dominance. We break down: The OT winner and key turning points Hellebuyck’s legacy performance (.976 in the final) Quinn Hughes vs Cale Makar — who are you taking? McAvoy, structure,...

The boys are back and we recorded this one before the chaos. We break down Team USA’s first three games of the Olympic men’s tournament and what needed to change heading into a do-or-die matchup against Sweden — which ended up going to OT in absolute movie fashion. We talk: – The strengths and identity of Team USA 🇺🇸 – Canada’s firepower (and why they quietly resemble the 1980 Soviet machine) – Wh...

Live from a cabin on a frozen lake in New Hampshire… this one hits different. For the first-ever in-person episode of That’s Gross, we escaped the rat race, laced up on the ODR, and handled some official Gross Hockey business — packing and shipping merch while talking puck with the boys. Mike, JB, and Watts are joined by good friends Mize (aka The Billboard) and Dan-O for a wide-ranging episode co...

On Episode 39 of That’s Gross Hockey, we take a long-lens look at the Boston Bruins, the chaos around the league, and where hockey — and Gross Hockey — are headed next. We start in Boston, breaking down Morgan Geekie’s recent struggles and why shooting percentage regression was inevitable. Slumps happen — the real conversation is about habits, simplicity, and how players respond when things aren’t...

On this episode of That’s Gross, we unpack the Bruins’ recent struggles—what’s actually going wrong, what’s noise, and what the rest of the season could realistically look like. We get into lineup usage, accountability, and why certain young players are starting to get more rope, including Fraser Minten and other youth in the organization earning extended looks. We also touch on the World Juniors,...

Episode 37 of That’s Gross Hockey starts loose and ends honest. We open by shooting the shit and drifting into the future of cars and transportation—self-driving cars, trust issues, and whether technology is actually making life easier or just more complicated. Then it’s back to hockey, and specifically the Bruins, who’ve hit a rough patch at a bad time. Losses to Ottawa and Vancouver, slipping in...

We’re livin’ the dream and buildin’ a team on Episode 36 of That’s Gross. This week, we open by breaking down the blockbuster trade that sent Quinn Hughes from Vancouver to Minnesota. We unpack the implications for both organizations, how it reshapes the Wild’s blue line, and what it signals for the Canucks moving forward. From there, we dive headfirst into the Buffalo Sabres dumpster fire. Since...

In Episode 35 of That’s Gross Hockey, the boys are buzzing and there’s nothing to lose… and something to prove. We open with the Boston Bruins — from Pastrnak’s return and the surprising chemistry with Minten & Khusnutdinov, to the emergence of the depth guys (Kastelic, Jeannot, Steeves, Kuraly), to an early look at the big question every fan is whispering: who should be the next captain — McA...

Episode 34 might be our most all-over-the-map but beautifully connected one yet. We open with Alex Steeves — the unexpected spark plug for the Bruins — and why it feels fitting, because we also get into the music artist Mike (formerly Mike Stud), a Rhode Island native whose fanbase literally calls themselves Steves. We talk about his Red Rocks show, his cult-like following, why his music hits so h...

In Episode 33, we kick things off with the wild story of Mason West — a first-round NHL pick who’s still playing college football. Could he actually pull off the impossible and become both an NHLer and an NFL player? We break down the odds, the athleticism, and what it would mean for the sport. Then we jump into the photo everyone’s talking about: Jack Hughes and Tate McRae. Could this be the NHL’...

Episode 32 of That’s Gross dives into everything happening across the NHL — starting with the Bruins, who are in a familiar spot in the standings but battling a ton of adversity as the injury bug keeps piling up. We break down where the team truly stands, how Hampus Lindholm has transformed their play since returning, and what Mason Lohrei still needs to tighten up defensively to take that next bi...

On episode 31 of That's Gross, the boys break down the Bruins' 7 game heater as well as talk about what's going around the rest of the league. Zadorov hitting everything in sight, Pastrnak leading and breaking the 400 goal mark, Minten showing early signs of becoming an elite two way center, and the entire team finding their identity; are the Big Bad Bruins back? Marco Sturm's locker room speech,...

We had Jessica and Emma from Overtime Chicks join us for an electric 30-minute chat covering a little bit of everything in the hockey world. ⚡️ From breaking down their interview with Sean Avery and reliving some of his most legendary moments, to debating the ultimate NHL rat: Avery or Marchand? 🍎 We also touched on Detroit’s early-season success, dream podcast guests, and even got the girls to...

On this episode the boys get into news around the league, the youth and up and coming teams buzzing, and the general growth of the game in the last few years. We discuss the difference between retooling and rebuilding, for the Bruins what that looks like, and how other teams have done it. Crosbys dryer, Bedards sick release, and some other topics arise. Tune in. 

On episode 28 of That's Gross, the boys discuss some real world topics; careers and lifestyles. They then move on to talk about the Bruins 5 game slide, Brad Marchands' return, the emotional display from him, and then the bizarre bounce that lost them the game. League wide topics include Warsofskys' comments about trading a kid for a win, the Red Wings buzzing, Stolarz comments about his team defe...