Bruins Beat

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Credentialed NHL journalist Evan Marinofsky covers all things Boston Bruins Hockey. Released every Tuesday morning on the CLNS Media Network and clnsmedia.com, Bruins Beat provides the most detailed and in-depth breakdowns and analysis of the week that was for the six-time Stanley Cup Champions. Evan is also joined every week by league executives, players, coaches, and the most notable names in both the local and national media in the Bruins Beat featured guest segment. Download Bruins Beat on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network Mobile App.

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August 9 · 26 min
Looking Ahead to a STACKED 2027 NHL Free Agency Class
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky goes solo to break down one of the most debated questions heading into next season — who are the Bruins' top two centers, and should Elias Lindholm even be one of them? Evan makes the case for a shake-up, arguing the Lindholm-Pastrnak pairing just isn't working and that Pavel Zhaka and Matt Poitras deserve bigger roles down the middle. Then he pivots to the 2026 free agent class — is it actually worth saving cap space for, or is building through free agency a relic of the past? Jason Robertson is the name to watch. And to close it out, Evan digs up a wild 2021 trade proposal that would have sent Sidney Crosby to Boston — and honestly, it's hard not to wonder what could have been. 0:00 – Intro 1:33 – State of the Bruins: what needs to change 3:09 – Line combinations & top six forward debate 5:10 – Lindholm, Pastrnak, Zacha & the center situation 9:27 – Expectations for the young core this season 10:35 – PrizePicks 11:53 – 2026 free agency class: is it worth waiting for? 14:38 – Why you can't build through free agency anymore 18:39 – What if the Bruins had traded for Sidney Crosby in 2021? 22:37 – Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 PrizePicks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in Lineups if you win your first $5 Lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 4 · 34 min
What Should Be Expected from James Hagens This Year?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan detail what should be expected from James Hagens this season. They also get into the logjam on defense. What if they go into the season with all these D? 0:00 - Welcome in! 2:30 - Expectations for James Hagens this season 14:29 - Prizepicks 16:05 - Should Bruins keep James Hagens on the Wing instead of Center? 20:40 - What do Bruins do with all their defensemen? 30:37 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 31 · 35 min
Is Kirill Marchenko a Fit for the Bruins?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Mark Divver discuss the Providence Bruins' two new coaching hires and the development model down there. They also dive into Kirill Marchenko and whether he's a fit for the Bruins. 0:00 - Welcome in! 2:00 - Reaction to Providence Bruins hirings 10:43 - What do Bruins do with Matt Poitras & Frederic Brunet? 18:20 - Prizepicks 19:20 - Should Bruins trade for Kirill Marchenko? 31:30 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 28 · 43 min
What Big Changes to Bruins Player Development Means
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into the new moves on Providence's coaching staff. They also review the front office changes and talk about the new direction the Bruins seem to be heading in. 0:00 - Welcome back Conor! 3:10 - Looking at coaching changes with Providence Bruins 13:23 - Prizepicks 14:26 - Talking about Conor’s time in Japan 16:39 - Looking at Bruins Front Office changes 25:25 - Is Don Sweeney on the hot seat? 36:55 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23 · 39 min
What Else Should the Bruins Do this Offseason?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Marcus Antonelli dive into the offseason and where the Bruins may finish next season. What else should they do the rest of the summer? 0:00 - Welcome in Marcus Antonelli 3:01 - Thoughts on the Bruins moves this offseason 14:43 - Prizepicks 15:48 - Looking at what Bruins Defensive Lines could be this season 23:00 - Subscribe to the podcast! 23:31 - Will Bruins be better this season than last season? 34:10 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $150 instantly in lineups when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 21 · 50 min
Should the Bruins Trade for Shane Wright?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Scott McLaughlin dive into the potential of trading for Shane Wright. They also debate who on the Bruins could be a 1C and discuss Matt Poitras' potential contract. What's Poitras' future? 0:00 - Welcome in! 1:10 - Talking “The Odyssey” 5:58 - Should Bruins trade for Shane Wright? 14:17 - Who is most likely to be #1 Center for Bruins: James Hagens, Dean Letourneau, Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras 19:02 - Prizepicks 20:29 - Who is most likely to be #1 Center for Bruins: James Hagens, Dean Letourneau, Fraser Minten, Matt Poitras 25:28 - Looking at Matt Poitras future with Boston Bruins 36:17 - What’s going on with Providence Bruins? 44:03 - Wrapping up Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 16 · 1 hr 9 min
Reliving and Ranking the Best Bruins Playoff Moments Since 2008
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly relive the greatest Bruins playoff moments since 2008 and rank them. 0:00 - Welcome in! 1:45 - Ranking the Best Bruins Playoff Moments Since 2008 4:06 - 2024, Game 7, R1: David Pastrnak’s OT winner vs. Toronto 6:43 - 2021: Game 1, R2 vs. NYI: Pastrnak’s hat trick in first game vs. NYI at full-capacity crowd 8:10 - 2021, Game 3, R1: Craig Smith 2OT winner vs. Washington (went on to win the series 4-1) 9:30 - 2020, Game 1, R1: Patrice Bergeron 2OT winner vs. CAR in bubble (won series 4-1) 10:13 - 2019, Game 5, R2: David Pastrnak late winner vs. CBJ (won series 4-2) 11:37 - 2019, Game 1, SC: Torey Krug hit (Bruins lost series 4-3) 13:05 - 2019, Game 5, SC: Zdeno Chara ovation for broken jaw 14:17 - 2018, Game 7, R1: Four goals in third period to come back from 4-3 to beat Toronto, 7-4 (Krug, DeBrusk, Pastrnak, Marchand ENG); two goals from DeBrusk 15:54 - 2017, Game 5, R1: Kuraly 2OT winner vs. Ottawa (lost in 6) 16:40 - No moments from 2014 18:17 - Prizepicks 19:21 - 2013 Game 2, SC: Daniel Paille laser for OT Winner vs. CHI 21:05 - 2013 Game 4, R3: Adam McQuaid snipe slapper for only goal in win vs. Pitt 22:59 - 2013 Game 3, R3: Brad Marchand to Patrice Bergeron for 2OT winner 24:47 - 2013 Game 3, R3: Greg Campbell’s PK with a broken leg 27:00 - 2013, Game 7, R1: Patrice Bergeron’s tying goal vs. Toronto & 2013, Game 7, R1: Patrice Bergeron’s winning goal vs. Toronto 28:33 - 2013, R2 vs. NYR: Torey Krug’s debut — 4 goals in 5 games 30:15 - 2013, R3 vs. Pittsburgh: Tuukka Rask: 4-0-0, 134 saves on 139 shots (.985 save percentage) 31:08 - 2012, Game 1 vs. WSH, R1: Chris Kelly slap shot from circle for OT winner 32:32 - Subscribe to the podcast! 33:28 - 2011, Game 3, R1: Andrew Ference glove malfunction 34:47 - 2011, Game 5, R1: Nathan Horton’s 2OT winner vs. MTL 35:38 - 2011, Game 7, R1: Nathan Horton’s OT winner vs. MTL 36:35 - 2011, Game 3, SC: Brad Marchand shorthanded goal (Bruins won game, 8-1) 38:48 - 2011, Game 5, R3: Tim Thomas save on Steve Downie 40:32 - 2011, Games 1-2, R3: Tyler Seguin three goals in two games 42:37 - 2011, Game 7, R3: Nathan Horton late winner 43:28 - 2011, Game 4, SC: Brad Marchand takes down Erhoff, upends Daniel Sedin and fights Keith Ballard in final two minutes (Bruins won 4-0) 45:18 - 2011, Game 6, SC: Brad Marchand snipe off the rush/Bruins score 3 in 9 minutes to chase Luongo 46:58 - 2011, Game 6, SC: Brad Marchand punching Daniel Sedin in the face late (Bruins won 5-2) 47:44 - 2011, Game 7, SC: Patrice Bergeron’s early goal & 2011, Game 7, SC: Patrice Bergeron’s shorthanded goal on his stomach 50:26 - 2010, Game 1, R2: Marc Savard’s OT winner + celly in first game in two months 53:03 - 2010, Game 4, R1: Miro Satan’s 2OT winner vs. Buffalo 54:55 - 2010, Game 2, R1: Johnny Boychuk wrecks Matt Ellis in open ice 55:54 - 2008, Game 6, R1: Sturm face winner vs. MTL (lost series 4-3) 57:24 - Anything we missed 59:00 - 2011, Game 5 R1: Michael Ryder glove save vs MTL 1:00:30 - Reviewing the list 1:01:49 - Honorable mentions 1:03:47 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 14 · 36 min
The Best and Worst Don Sweeney Free Agent Signings
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky breaks out his tiers to rank Don Sweeney's free agent signings since 2015. 0:00 - Welcome in! 1:31 - Tiering Don Sweeney’s Best and Worst Free Agent signings 2:45 - Riley Nash 3:54 - Jaroslav Halak 5:44 - Matt Beleskey 8:07 - Craig Smith 9:33 - Derek Forbort 11:02 - Prizepicks 11:58 - Linus Ullmark 14:07 - Nick Foligno 15:35 - Erik Haula 16:39 - Tanner Jeannot 18:50 - Elias Lindholm 21:20 - David Krejci 22:20 - John Moore 24:20 - David Backes 26:50 - Subscribe to the podcast! 27:23 - Nikita Zadorov 30:26 - Morgan Geekie 32:41 - Final Thoughts on the tiers list 33:00 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 10 · 35 min
Will Moore Interview: A fascinating upbringing, piano and becoming a top hockey player
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky interviews Bruins 2025 second-round pick Will Moore about his incredible upbringing. Moore talks about his Brazilian heritage, playing the piano, playing hockey in Toronto and more. Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 7 · 44 min
Will the Bruins Be a Lottery Team Next Year?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Pete Blackburn dive into the extremely low odds facing the Bruins. They also discuss the moves they've made so far. What are the best-case and worst-case scenarios? Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 2 · 32 min
Reacting to the Bruins Free Agency Work
Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down the Bruins' quiet but calculated start to free agency. Rather than chasing big names, Boston stood pat, shed bad contracts, and preserved cap flexibility — and Conor and Evan make the case that's actually the right move at this stage. The guys dig into the Will Borgen signing, what it means for the defensive depth chart, and who's still unsigned or in play. Then it's a look at the forward group: can Hagens crack the top six? What's the realistic ceiling for this roster heading into next season? Plus a send-off for Conor as he heads to Japan. 0:00 – Intro 2:11 – Bruins' free agency approach 6:52 – Will Borgen signing breakdown 10:39 – Remaining roster needs and concerns 14:38 – Deep dive on the Bruins' defensive depth 20:01 – Forward group outlook: Hagens, Potter, and the young core 24:53 – Final thoughts 27:43 – Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 29 · 56 min
Reacting to the Bruins at the 2026 NHL Draft | Bruins Beat
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Anthony Kwetkowski (Bruins Network) break down the JJ Peterka trade and the Bruins at the draft. They also dive into what the Bruins should do in free agency. Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 27 · 1 hr 24 min
JJ Peterka TRADED to Bruins for 2 First-Round Picks on NHL Draft Night
On this LIVE episode of Bruins Beat, New England Hockey Journal's Evan Marinofsky and Carl Corazzini react to the Bruins acquiring JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth on NHL Draft Night. Boston traded the 23rd overall pick and a top-10 protected 2028 first-round pick for Peterka, who is signed through 2029-30 at a $7.7 million cap hit. The guys break down Peterka’s fit, the price Boston paid, and what the move means for the Bruins’ offseason. Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 22 · 38 min
What Will the Bruins Do at the 2026 NHL Draft?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into what the Bruins should do with the 23rd pick. They also talk through trade-up scenarios and give their predictions for what the Bruins will do. Bruins Beat on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 17 · 34 min
Tiers: Who are the Best Bruins Picks at No. 23?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky breaks out the tiers again! He runs through some of the best options for the Bruins to pick at No. 23 in the NHL Draft. Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 15 · 45 min
What Can the Bruins Learn from the Hurricanes?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into what can be learned from the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win. The guys also get into why the Bruins should learn from Brandon Bussi and highlight the latest Athletic mock draft. Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 13 · 43 min
Should the Bruins Pursue Vincent Trocheck?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Mark Divver dive into the hiring of Matt McIlvane. They also detail what they'd like the Bruins to do with the 23rd pick and talk about a crazy trade proposal for Vincent Trocheck. 0:00 - Intro 2:57 - Bruins Hire Matt McIlvaine as Assistant Coach 15:04 - PrizePicks 16:28 - Scott Wheeler Mock Draft Breakdown 23:39 - Should Boston Trade Up in the Draft? 33:23 - What Would It Take to Trade for a Vincent Trocheck? 36:14 - Why Boston Should Slow-Play the Rebuild 39:40 - Wrapping Up! Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 8 · 40 min
Robert Thomas and Dylan Larkin Are Off the Board. What's Next for the Bruins?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan react to Dylan Larkin not including the Bruins in his three teams and Robert Thomas not being moved this offseason. The guys also break down what options the Bruins should look at next. Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 5 · 44 min
Should Bruins Pursue Dylan Larkin? | Ranking All of Don Sweeney's First-Round Picks | Bruins Beat
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan opened with a reaction to Dylan Larkin requesting a trade from Detroit. Is he a fit in Boston? The majority of the show, however, is Evan and Conor doing another tiers exercise! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 1 · 24 min
Should the Bruins Pursue Rasmus Andersson, Darren Raddysh or neither?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into the two biggest defenseman free agent options. They also give their thoughts on what the Bruins approach at the draft should be. Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by: Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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