Season 2. Episode 5. Is It Written In The Stars?
The Bruins are the best team in the NHL! Where is the Bruins Hall of Fame? Phil Kessel is an Ironman and maybe a Hall of Famer? Brad Marchand returning soon and more!
Oct 27, 2022•49 min•Ep. 53
Bruins Benders Podcast
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Episodes
Season 2. Episode 4. Great Start But Not SENSational
Bruins get two wins then ambushed in Ottawa. Ullmark might be the guy. Defensive system needs work. Deepest forward group in a while. Beauties and Benders, Power Rankings and more!
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 52
Season 2. Episode 3. Opening Night is Here!
The Bruins win the season opener over Washington. David Krejci shines in his return. David Pastrnak shows his worth. And an under the radar Beauty this week! Plus 7 Chirps and more!
Oct 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 51
Season 2. Episode 2. NHL 2022-23 NHL Predictions
Jakub Zboril is happier without Cassidy too, Pasta looking at 8 for 88, Thank God Oskar Steen is still here….plus NHL predictions
Oct 06, 2022•42 min•Ep. 50
Season 2. Episode 1. Bruins Season Preview
Zdeno Chara’s legacy, the prospects show some promise, and BOLD predictions!
Sep 28, 2022•43 min•Ep. 49
Episode 48. The Matt Grzelcyk Episode
Fabian Lysell is the Bruins’ “top” prospect, jersey ads are here, David Pastrnak is not at captains’ practice and rookie camp begins!
Sep 13, 2022•33 min•Ep. 48
Episode 47. The Torey Krug Episode
Riley Duran and Fabian Lysell excel in WJC, World Cup of Hockey news, Jim Montgomery announces staff responsibilities and Matty has a theory about David Pastrnak’s hesitation to sign.
Aug 25, 2022•34 min•Ep. 47
Episode 45. Live From Lops Brewing!
Happy three years to our sponsor Lops Brewing! Dustin Brown gets a statue in LA! Matthew Tkachuk return might give the Bruins pause on Pastrnak. No more Anton Blidh and more in 7 Chirps!
Aug 10, 2022•27 min•Ep. 46
Episode 46. Guess Who’s Back, Back Again!
Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci re-sign with the Bruins! Pavel Zacha signs a one-year bridge deal. Stanley Cup back on! Sponsored by Lops Brewing and BetUS.com. Inside The Rink Podcast Network!
Aug 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 45
Episode 44. The Dog Days of Summer
The Bruins sign more depth pieces. Studnicka gets one more hard look. Pastrnak is making us nervous. The Bruins have the worst prospect pool in the NHL and more!
Jul 24, 2022•36 min•Ep. 44
Episode 43. Free Agency Begins
The Bruins trade for Pavel Zacha and sign a few depth pieces. Still waiting on Bergeron, Krejci, and Pastrnak deals. The Jacobs family does not like rebuilds. So long Curtis Lazar and more!
Jul 17, 2022•51 min•Ep. 43
Episode 42. Feeling a Draft
Matty and Smitty recap the Bruins draft, Pastrnak “talks”, DeBrusk is all better now, Bergeron might come back, might not, plus Random Throwback Draft Special Draft Edition
Jul 09, 2022•45 min•Ep. 42
Episode 41. The Full Monty
The Bruins hire a new head coach, Don Sweeney gets extended, The Bruins pick 54th, and will Krejci come back? All this and more in 7 Chirps plus Random Throwback Draft!
Jul 01, 2022•45 min•Ep. 41
Episode 40. The Bruins Are MIA
The Bruins have to announce an extension for Don Sweeney, a new coach, and prepare for a draft and free agency. Why haven’t we heard anything? Plus Random Throwback Draft and more!
Jun 23, 2022•40 min•Ep. 40
Episode 39. Who Will The Next Bruins Coach Be?
Matty and Smitty discuss candidates for the next coach of the Bruins. Still no announcement on Don Sweeney’s contract. Bruce Cassidy has a new home! Plus Random Throwback Draft and more!
Jun 15, 2022•45 min•Ep. 39
Episode 38. Did The Bruins Fire The Right Guy?
The Bruins fire Bruce Cassidy. Was it the right guy to fire? What is the plan? Is it time to rebuild? What happens to David Pastrnak? What an off-season it will be!
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 38
Episode 37. Hip To Be Screwed?
Brad Marchand surgery, Pasta and Krejci reunited, the next Bruins coach emerging? Top six centers don’t grow on trees. Plus conference final predictions and random throwback drafts!
Jun 02, 2022•41 min•Ep. 37
Episode 36. Bruins Off-Season Outlook
Matty and Smitty discuss why Cam Neely doesn’t get more heat. Better for the Bruins if Bergeron retires now? Are the Bruins better than we thought? Will the Bruins be aggressive this summer? Plus Win, Lose, or Draw and more!
May 25, 2022•59 min•Ep. 36
Episode 35. The Bruins Season Recap
The Bruins season ends in disappointing fashion. Matty and Smitty evaluate Don Sweeney, Bruce Cassidy. Marchand ok? Bergeron retiring? We play a game of Win, Lose, or Draw. Plus our Beauties and Benders for the season, Stanley Cup playoff predictions and more!
May 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
Episode 34. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 7 Recap
The Bruins’ season ends in disappointing fashion. Secondary scoring the ultimate issue. Changes need to be made. Big off-season coming.
May 15, 2022•25 min•Ep. 34
Episode 33. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 6 Recap
The Bruins force a Game 7 with a complete team effort! Derek Forbort and Connor Clifton have been difference makers. Is this a potential choke job by the Canes? Plus Beauties and Benders!
May 13, 2022•36 min•Ep. 33
Episode 32. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 5 Recap
Bruins lose a pivotal game 5 in Carolina. McAvoy returns. Has Bergeron underachieved? Lineup changes for Game 6? Is second line center the issue many thought it could be? Plus Beauties and Benders (more Benders)
May 11, 2022•31 min•Ep. 32
Episode 31. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 4 Recap
Bruins win a pivotal Game 4. Defense steps up without Charlie McAvoy. Bruins top players have risen to the occasion. Hampus back in Game 5? Carolina on the ropes? Plus Beauties and Benders!
May 08, 2022•21 min•Ep. 31
Episode 30. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 3 Recap
The Bruins get Game 3! Is the Bruins’ resilience under appreciated? Is the Power Play back? Mike Reilly and Derek Forbort step up. The Bruins best players lead the way!
May 07, 2022•28 min•Ep. 30
Episode 29. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 2 Recap
The Bruins lose Game 2 to the Canes. Are they tough enough? Bruins need more from Marchand and Pastrnak, Lindholm injured, what changes are needed for Game 3?
May 05, 2022•37 min•Ep. 29
Episode 28. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 1 Recap
Matty and Smitty recap Game 1. Maybe it was the “hype” video. The Bruins need to bury their chances. Is Swayman the answer? Smitty needs to be convinced that the Bruins can still beat the Canes, plus Beauties and Benders!
May 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 28
Episode 27. The Playoff Preview
Matty and Smitty wrap up the regular season, Matty nailed his 25-goal Jake DeBrusk prediction, Carolina series predictions, who has the edge and where in 7 Chirps. Plus the Final Whipping Boys, Final Power Rankings, and more Benders coming!
May 01, 2022•34 min•Ep. 27
Episode 26. Back To Full Strength
Matt and Smitty talk about the Bruins healthy lineup, NESN’s amateur production, Bruins award winners, start hating the Canes, plus 7 Chirps, Whipping Boys and Beauties and Benders!
Apr 27, 2022•52 min•Ep. 26
Episode 25. Clinched!
Matty and Smitty talk about the Bruins clinching a playoff berth. Should the Bruins focus on health? Will the power play come around? Is the future brighter now? Give Jack Edwards his severance package now. Plus Whipping Boys, Beauties and Benders and more!
Apr 20, 2022•43 min•Ep. 25
Episode 24. Torey Krug Returns
The Bruins have a great win against Tampa but then lose a couple in a row. Matty and Smitty talk Nick Foligno, the Hobey Baker, Potential Round 1 Opponents, Steen Signing, if they miss Torey Krug…and more in 7 Chirps. Plus Whipping Boys, Beauties and Benders and Power Rankings!
Apr 13, 2022•43 min•Ep. 24