The Puckups Podcast with Brian DeFelice

Brian answers comments and questions in this mailbag episode! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday (Tuesday, and Friday in the offseason) as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and questions via X (@briandefelice_ / @thepuckups), email: info...

Brian discusses why the next calendar year is CRUCIAL for the Boston Bruins, including best and worst case scenarios that could unfold! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday (Tuesday, and Friday in the offseason) as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting...

Brian reacts to the start of NHL Free Agency and tries to make sense of the Bruins' trades and signings. What's the Bruins long term plan to add an impact defensemen. Do they even have one, or are they just winging it? Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday (Tuesday, and Friday in the offseason) as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on You...

Brian reacts to the Bruins acquisition of JJ Peterka, the trading away of Fabian Lysell, Boston's curious draft strategy, the future of Zach Werenski, and much more! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday (Tuesday, and Friday in the offseason) as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts an...

Brian reacts to trades around the NHL, Don Sweeney's press conference - are the Bruins willing to shake things up or are they too comfortable with being average? Who could the Bruins select at no. 23 overall, and much more! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday (Tuesday, and Friday in the offseason) as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on You...

Brian discusses Patrice Bergeron becoming a first ballot Hall of Famer, Brady Tkachuk being traded to the Florida Panthers and the possible impacts on the Bruins, and much more! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday (Tuesday, and Friday in the offseason) as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podc...

Brian discusses a minor Bruins trade, Darren Raddysh being traded to Toronto and how that could effect Boston's plans to upgrade their blue line, the announcement of Patrice Bergeron's number being retired by the Bruins, and much more! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify,...

Brian mocks together a combination of trades and signings that he feels could be reasonable moves the Bruins could try to execute this summer!  The goal here wasn't to fantasy book.  It was to approach the exercise from Don Sweeney's perspective - trying to improve the present without mortgaging too much of the future.  Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all thin...

Are the Boston Bruins a destination for NHL talent? If not, why? And if so, in what ways? Brian answers that and much more in today's mailbag episode! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and quest...

How can the Bruins strike a balance between continuing to build for the future while optimizing the primes of David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy?  Should the Bruins be aggressive or patient? And if the latter, would their top players be willing to be as patient or could they follow the lead of other star players around the league asking for trades? The task of retooling / rebuilding simultaneously...

Fans pitch how they would GM Boston's offseason and much more in this latest mailbag episode! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and questions via X (@briandefelice_ / @thepuckups), email: info@t...

Brian outlines five moves that the Boston Bruins should NOT make this offseason, and also previews and predicts the Stanley Cup Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the sh...

Brian is joined by WEEI writer and Skate Pod co-host, Bridgette Proulx.  They discuss if the Bruins organization already has a future top line center in either James Hagens, Dean Letourneau, or Fraser Minten. Which players should the Bruins explore moving on from? And should the Bruins consider offer sheeting Jason Robertson if possible? Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses...

Brian reacts to and answers listener comments and questions in this mailbag episode. Where should James Hagens play in next years lineup? What is the future of Matt Poitras? Should the Bruins embrace a full rebuild? And much more! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you...

Brian is joined by WEEI writer and Skate Podcast co-host, Scott McLaughlin, to discuss the Bruins' development issues, James Hagens being a healthy scratch at World Championships, Boston's ideal offseason and much more!   Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever yo...

Brian speculates which players may have already played their LAST game as a Boston Bruin.  Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and questions via X (@briandefelice_ / @thepuckups), email: info@thepuckup...

Brian discusses the Bruins signing Lukas Reichel to a one year contract extension, Charlie McAvoy's 6-game suspension to start next season, and answers listener's comments and questions in a mailbag segment.  Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your po...

Brian is joined by Shukri Wrights, a producer and host for 97.5 The Fanatic in Philadelphia, and co-host for the Locked on NHL Game Night Podcast.   They discuss the state of the Boston Bruins, their offseason outlook, and who they think will win the Stanley Cup this spring.  Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscri...

Brian reacts to Don Sweeney, and Cam Neely's end of season press conference. How far away are the Bruins from becoming contenders?  Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and questions via X (@briand...

Brian is joined by Court Lalonde of Bruins Diehards to discuss Boston's offseason plan after NOT acquiring the Toronto Maple Leafs' 1st round draft pick in 2026.   Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting c...

In what ways was the Bruins season a success, and in what ways a failure? Brian breaks down the positives and negatives from the Bruins 2025-2026 season and looks ahead at what's next for the black and gold.  Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast...

Brian discusses the Bruins bounce back effort in Game 5 against the Sabres to extend their first round series.  Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and questions via X (@briandefelice_ / @thepuckups),...

Brian reacts to the Bruins' bounce back performance in Game 2 against the Sabres and looks ahead to Game 3. Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and questions via X (@briandefelice_ / @thepuckups),...

Brian reacts to the Bruins' Game 1 collapse in Buffalo and looks ahead to Game 2.  Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and questions via X (@briandefelice_ / @thepuckups), email: info@thepuckups.c...

Brian previews and predicts the first round of the NHL playoffs! Join Brian DeFelice every Monday and Friday as he discusses all things Boston Bruins, NHL, and the world of hockey. Subscribe on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and be a part the show by submitting comments, and questions via X (@briandefelice_ / @thepuckups), email: info@thepuckups.com, or voicemail (617)-...