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Will Bruins give Frederic Brunet a chance this season?

Conor Ryan — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:41:00 GMT

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Ty run through the NHL hopes of Frederic Brunet and Matt Poitras — and look at Marat Khusnutdinov's upside in his second full season in the NHL. 0:00 – Intro 6:53 – Bruins offseason state of play 8:24 – Matt Poitras unsigned & Frederic Brunet's roster spot 13:57 – PrizePicks 15:24 – Linus Ullmark trade talk & cap situation 19:37 – Cleaning house: the case for moving on from certain players 22:36 – Prospect depth & the young forward group 29:52 – Line combinations and role projections 32:01 – Outro / where to find Ty's work 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!

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Is Kirill Marchenko a Fit for the Bruins?

CLNS Media Network — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:46:00 GMT

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!

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Ep.264 - We've Got Mail

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Aight folks, off-season rolls on with another episode of the Short Shift Podcast. This episode contains strong opinions on a certain beverage and I am not even a little bit sorry about it. An hour of hockey talk? Debatable. GET IN.

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Welcome To The Team

Boosy, Bobbie, Brett — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:49:38 GMT

The boys are BACK introducing our new cohost Tom Calautti, talking Providence new head coach, his press conference, Poitras, Brunet, Lohrei++ PLENTY more .

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Boston Bruins Diehards Hockey Podcast

John Williams — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:31:00 GMT

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The Skate Pod, Ep. 595: Will Poitras, Brunet get their 'runway' in NHL?

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:40:05 GMT

How Trent Whitfield Plans to Elevate Bruins Prospects and Secure NHL Readiness

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:17:44 GMT

Boston Bruins set the stage for a new era as Trent Whitfield takes over as Providence Bruins head coach, aiming to bridge the gap between AHL development and NHL success. Ian McLaren breaks down Whitfield’s philosophy—total alignment with Marco Sturm’s NHL system, prioritizing player development without sacrificing the AHL club’s winning culture. How will shifting prospects between positions and fostering a player-led locker room impact the next wave of Boston talent?

Matt Poitra’s contract talks, Frederic Brunet’s readiness for the big league, and the exits of Fabian Lysell and Georgi Merkulov spotlight the Bruins’ evolving AHL-to-NHL pipeline. Key updates cover Michael DiPietro’s promotion to NHL backup, the February schedule’s impact on trade deadline strategy, and Don Sweeney’s next moves in Boston’s retool. Can the Bruins contend, or is another deadline sell-off looming?

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What will the Bruins' lineup be this season?

Conor Ryan — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:38:00 GMT

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor and Evan run through their early predictions of what the Bruins' lineup will be to open the 2026-27 season.

0:00 - Welcome in

3:22 - Projecting the Bruins Lineup for this season

4:18 - Bruins 1st Line

7:51 - Bruins 2nd Line

10:14 - Looking at the projected Top 6

15:32 - Prizepicks

16:33 - Should James Hagens start on 3rd line?

20:04 - Bruins 3rd Line

23:09 - Bruins 4th Line

25:47 - Subscribe to the podcast!

26:35 - Bruins 1st Defensive Pairing

29:30 - Bruins 2nd Defensive Pairing

32:08 - Bruins 3rd Defensive Pairing

35:50 - Goalies

35:58 - Wrapping up!

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New Era for the Bruins AHL farm club in Providence?

CLNS Media — Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the B's hiring Trent Whitfield as the new head coach of the Providence Bruins and answer some fan questions, including some trade rumors involving Chris Kreider and Shane Wright.

0:00 - Welcome in!

1:44 - Providence Bruins hire Trent Whitefield as Head Coach

14:34 - Will Bruins make any more moves this offseason?

17:32 - Joe & Mick answer your Bruins questions

17:38 - Should Bruins have moved on from Casey Mittelstadt?

20:54 - Prizepicks

22:10 - Subscribe to the podcast!

22:51 - Joe & Mick answer your Bruins questions

30:15 - Anyone in Providence who could make impact this season for Bruins?

33:09 - Looking at potential trade targets for Bruins

39:27 - Talking about how they got into writing

42:50 - More on potential trade targets for Bruins

44:36 - Will Bruins get deal done with Matt Poitras before camp?

47:05 - Should Bruins trade for Shane Wright?

50:02 - Joe & Mick answer your Bruins questions

57:45 - Wrapping up!

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Why the Boston Bruins Chose Trent Whitfield to Coach AHL Team

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:59:18 GMT

Boston Bruins double down on continuity, naming Trent Whitfield Providence Bruins head coach—but does this safe hire carry hidden risks? With Don Sweeney prioritizing organizational culture, player development, and familiarity, the conversation explores how Whitfield’s decade-long tenure as a coach and former captain shapes the team’s AHL overhaul and the path for prospects like Matt Poitras and Fabian Lysell.

Several points are raised, including whether bypassing external candidates like Misha Donskov or Karl Taylor could lead to stagnation just as Providence faces roster turnover and playoff struggles. The discussion explores January’s gruelling NHL schedule—highlighting matchups against the Chicago Blackhawks, Carolina Hurricanes, and Colorado Avalanche—and weighs if a tough stretch might force a Bruins sell-off by the March 1st trade deadline. Will Whitfield’s promotion fuel NHL-ready talent, or do the Bruins risk falling behind in a competitive Eastern Conference race?

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What Big Changes to Bruins Player Development Means

CLNS Media Network — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:54:00 GMT

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!

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The Return of Cliffy Hockey in Boston | Ep. 153

Bruins Tape to Tape: A Boston Bruins Hockey Podcast — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:00:02 GMT

The Skate Pod, Ep. 594: Biggest unanswered questions for Bruins still

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:54:04 GMT

Mailbag: Trent Whitfield As The P-Bruins Coach, Matt Poitras Situation

CLNS Media — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:33:00 GMT

Haggs goes solo for a mailbag edition of Pucks with Haggs, tackling the biggest questions heading into Bruins training camp. Who's getting the Providence Bruins head coaching job — and why Trent Whitfield is the overwhelming favorite? What does Matt Poitras' unsigned status mean? Then it's a deep dive into the young forward group, which prospects are actually ready to push for NHL time, and which ones need another year in Providence. Plus: realistic win total expectations for next season, the Shane Wright trade rumor, best Atlantic Division offseason, and a projected opening night lineup to close it out. 0:00 – Intro 3:55 – Matt Poitras still unsigned + roster bubble players 7:25 – Mailbag Q&A begins: overabundance of young forwards? 13:13 – Can the young core break through this year? 20:01 – PrizePicks 22:20 – Top six candidates beyond Pastrnak 25:04 – Realistic win total and playoff expectations 29:47 – Shane Wright trade talk 37:36 – Atlantic Division: who had the best offseason? 42:06 – Projected opening night lineup 44:08 – Outro

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Bruins’ Promotion of Trent Whitfield Fuels Doubts About Prospect Advancement

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:16:32 GMT

Boston Bruins eye more of the same as Trent Whitfield emerges as Providence Bruins head coach favorite. Will internal promotion address Boston’s development woes, or does it signal another year of stalled prospect progress?

Ian McLaren unpacks Whitfield’s coaching resume, the challenge of graduating AHL talent like Matt Poitras, and the persistent struggles under previous regimes. Mailbag questions spotlight Mason Lohrei’s top-four potential, Pavel Zacha’s uncertain future, and whether Poitras will finally crack the NHL roster.

Plus, December’s demanding schedule could define the Bruins’ playoff hopes as matchups against the Avalanche, Panthers, and Hurricanes loom. Can the Boston Bruins avoid costly missteps at the trade deadline, or is another .500 season—and asset management disaster—on the horizon?

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What Else Should the Bruins Do this Offseason?

CLNS Media Network — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:09:00 GMT

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!

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The Skate Pod, Ep. 593: How much pressure is on Bruins' young players this season?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:59:30 GMT

Bruins’ November Schedule Key to Playoff Fate + Merkulov Signs with Avs

Locked On Podcast Network — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:42:39 GMT

Boston Bruins face a must-win November as nine home games could define their 2026-27 playoff fate. Ian McLaren spotlights critical matchups at TD Garden, highlighting how David Pastrnak and Jeremy Swayman must anchor the Bruins against top contenders like the Vegas Golden Knights, Florida Panthers, and Montreal Canadiens. Can Boston capitalize on home ice, or will early struggles against Sidney Crosby’s Penguins and Kirill Kaprizov’s Wild leave them on the playoff bubble?

Roster drama heats up as former Bruins prospects Georgi Merkulov and Fabian Lysell join the Colorado Avalanche, raising questions about Boston’s development system. Ian McLaren dissects the Bruins’ overhaul, Evan Gould’s departure to the New York Islanders, and what Matt Poitras' contract situation means for integrating new talent. Will the Bruins’ revamped front office and young core spark a resurgence, or does the November schedule foreshadow another season of tough battles?

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Boston Bruins Hockey

John Williams — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:02:00 GMT

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Ep.263 - Everything's Perfect Over Here

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Offseason mode continues with news about front office shakeups near and far -- and yes, Andrew gets to end the episode with a victory lap whether we like it or not. Death, Taxes, and Thomas' hate for Carolina knowing no bounds. GET IN.

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Why are some Bruins players still unsigned?

CLNS Media — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:25:00 GMT

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo answer some Bruins fan questions and discuss what the holdup is for Matt Poitras signing a contract with the Bruins

0:00 - Intro

1:41 - Latest on Boston Bruins moves this offseason

7:18 - Future of Matthew Poitras with Boston Bruins

20:59 - Prizepicks

22:15 - Subscribe to the podcast!

22:53 - Where do Bruins stack up against the rest of NHL next year?

28:09 - Riley Duran Hockey camp

29:51 - Joe and Mick answer your Bruins questions!

30:01 - How would you grade Bruins offseason so far

32:40 - Thoughts on Bruins front offices changes

35:04 - Which Bruins youngsters will be locked up in extensions?

39:48 - Any more moves coming from Bruins?

44:31 - What happened with Bruins and Viktor Arvidsson

47:10 - Reaction to changes in Red Wings Front Office

49:23 - What position will James Hagens play next season?

54:12 - Wrapping up!

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Should the Bruins Trade for Shane Wright?

CLNS Media Network — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:09:00 GMT

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

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Jonathan Aspirot: The Bruins' Most Underrated Defenseman | Ep. 152

Bruins Tape to Tape: A Boston Bruins Hockey Podcast — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:02 GMT

What is Don Sweeney's long-term plan for Bruins?

Conor Ryan — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:38:00 GMT

In this episode of Poke The Bear, Conor answers some of your mailbag questions about Don Sweeney, the Bruins' schedule, and Fraser Minten's next contract.

0:00 - Welcome in!

3:13 - What’s Don Sweeney’s plan for the future of the Bruins?

12:18 - Will Bruins trade Mason Loheri or Henri Jokiharju?

16:59 - Prizepicks

18:13 - Looking at potential extensions for Fraser Minten & Marat Khusnutdinov

23:52 - Subscribe to the podcast!

24:19 - Looking at Bruins schedule this upcoming season

28:59 - Wrapping up!

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The Skate Pod, Ep. 592: How confident are you in Bruins' current roster?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:20:14 GMT