This week we talk about the first 4 games of the Bruins-Islanders playoff series. We're a little frustrated by the Isles who can really make a defensive game look pretty dull. Not 2016-2017 Ottawa Senators Neutral Zone Trap dull but still . Geoff shares the secret to Mathew Barzal's recent success. And of course, we complain about the Bruins because we can (and should).
This week, we really try (and fail) to stay on topic regarding the Bruins-Islanders playoff series. It's hard to talk about such an exciting team like the Islander...zzzzz. Anyway, we talk about how the series will go. We also talk a little bit about Wayne Gretzky's new gig and Zdeno Chara's future.
This week we're talking about the 4 playoffs games this week between the Boston Bruins and the Washington Capitals. How do we feel about the team right now? How funny is it that Chris Wagner is in Tom Wilson's head? Is Taylor Hall handsome? Find out these things and more!
In this special episode, we have a full crew talking about the matchup between the Bruins-Capitals. Of course we go off topic, have tangents, and eventually get back on course. We make our picks for who will win this round and the amount of games they will. If you haven't already, join our NHL Bracket Challenge here: https://bracketchallenge.nhl.com/leagues/15699
This week, we talk as much as we can about the Bruins as this season is winding down. They made the playoffs! As of Sunday, we had no idea who they would face in the postseason. We wrap our heads around the situation with the New York Rangers and wtf happened against the Capitals this week. For some reason, we take an interlude to speak about pop and other forms of music because we aren't names Bearly on Topic for nothing.
This week, we revel in the week that David Krejci had, returning to his Matrix form. We also talk about the new look third line. The NHL has a couple if new broadcast partners for the next seven years and we discuss the finer details of the deals. Will it be good for the NHL? Will it help grow the game? Find out what we think.
This week we decide not to take a deep dive on the games but talk about interesting aspects of them. NIck clarifies his comments last week on the Reilly trade and we compare the trade deals this season to the 2019 deadline deals. We have a spirited discussion of what the Seventh Player Award really means as it seems that NESN has tweaked that. They have also presented a curated list of who fans can vote for: hint, it cannot be Brad Marchand. Geoff and Nick discuss the week in which relegation an...
This week, we're talking about the exciting week of hockey that happened after the trade deadline which saw the additions of 2LW Taylor Hall, 4C Curtis Lazar, and D Mike Reilly. What do we like so far? Who do we like right now? Will Bruins hockey be fun to watch again?
This week, we're talking about the trade deadline. What we think the Bruins should do, what they will do. And of course, we're very wrong. So listen to us make fools of ourselves.
This week, we talk about how the Bruins are sidelined with several members of the team on the Covid list. We talk about the play as of late and the NHL debut of goalie Dan Vladar. Geoff describes the four states of teams in the NHL and has a radical idea for what the Bruins will do should they fail to go all in by the trade deadline.
This week we shift our focus from talking about the Bruins play to a couple of incidents that occurred over the two games against the Washington Capitals that resulted in little to no penalty time but fines or more after the games by the NHL Department of Player Safety.
This week we talk about the terrible games in New York, the one good game in New York, and how everybody hates Ryan Lindgren. Nick Ritchie fought and that was a decision he made. We also talk about defensive depth, injuries, and how you should never be ashamed to love a specific player even if they aren't a star.
This week we mostly focus on the fantastic Lake Tahoe game. Why is Pasta not the face of the NHL? Is Trent Frederic living his best life? Why are we recording on a Monday night? Also, we dip our toes into other NHL waters: Should Eichel be traded? What about McDavid? What do we think of the Artemi Panarin situation? And we talk about the game at the end of tis week. Which will the Bruins win and which will they lose?
In this very special episode, we are met wit a great beast at the 6 minute mark. Mostly, we talk about the games: the Pasta hat trick, the Frederic-Wilson fight (eventually), the gathering of defensemen in the penalty box. Nick is called away. Since the Bruins are facing the New York Rangers, Geoff and VA talk about the Tony DeAngelo situation.
This week we talk about the many games of the week. And the many injuries, known and mysterious.
This week, we talk about how the Bruins have put together 2 wins in a row and have discovered even strength scoring. Those wins over the Flyers were great. We also discuss whether or not it's fine for a player to be great at one aspect of the game and bad at another.
This week, we check in on the Bruins after two games. How's it going? Is it time to panic yet? No, not yet. We're feeling pretty good about the defense but we consider another piece. We also talk about two goaltenders who have recently left the game.
This week, we talk about what the Bruins roster looks like heading into the first week of hockey. Who's filling in for Pasta? What does the defense look like? Will Jeremy Lauzon and Jakub Zboril stay in their spots or be moved around? We'll all find out together.
We return this week frustrated by some of the moves or lack of moves that Don Sweeney orchestrated. Was Zdeno Chara dumped? How much faith do we have in the team right now? We get it all out so we can all move forward.
This week VA and NIck wrap up the Bruins playoffs by talking about the Boston- Tampa Bay series. We're trying to make sense of things in a nonsensical time.
This week, VA wraps up her thoughts on Tuukka leaving the bubble. Nick learns a new word for "terrible person". We conclude our talk about teh first round and move on to the Lightning. Nick likes the matchup, VA is unsure. We send well wishes out to Claude.
This week Nick is flying solo. Mostly he takes on the subject that rocked most BostonBruins fans this week: Tuukka's decision to leave the playoff bubble to return home to his family.
It's time for the Boston Bruins to play games for realz! Their opponent is the Carolina Hurricanes. But we don't talk much about that, instead wrapping up the round-robin/ qualifiers and the 2nd phase of the draft lottery. Next week, we'll talk about nothing but the Canes-B's series. Enjoy the fact that the Leafs are out!
We waited until the Bruins played two games before we recorded again and...well, that was a decision we made. Are we concerned about teh Bruins play? Yep.
In this episode, VA and Nick talk about the rollercoaster ride that is the Unfit to Participate list during this reopening training camp. Bruce Cassidy told everyone to not read too much into it but we do our best to read just a little into it. Tuukka and Patrice are finalists. Woohoo! We wrap it up with a game of the week to be played in the not so distant future.
Hey, we're back. This week, it's VA and Nick talking about all sorts of stuff that's happened over the past month or so, including the NHL's Return to Play plans for Phase 3 and 4.
After taking last week off, the gang is back to talk about Bruins news of the last two weeks. Tuukka talks about continuing his career, Zdeno is keeping track of his cubs via Zoom calls, and the AHL calls their season. As we usually are after a break, we're all over the place in this one.
This week VA, Geoff, and Tim discuss the contract extension of Jaroslav Halak. After that we have a thought experiment about which players have captain material and which do not.
This week we recap the best moments of the Zoom chat between the Bruins 2011 Stanley Cup Champion team. We have some news from various chats with fans and media. And we end things by talking about my favorite subject: Bruins dogs!
This week we turn most of our attention to the apparent cap constraints for the next season and how to sign Torey Krug and the other UFAs/ RFAs. With a potential static salary cap next season, we look at how to sign everyone, with or without the "Get out of cap jail free card" of Compliance Buyouts. We also answer one of your listener questions.
