Boston Bruins Hockey

Billy Jaffe and Andrew Raycroft react to the flat 4-1 loss in St. Louis, James Hagens' hot start and Casey Mittelstadt's trade value, then set the lines they expect for today's 1 p.m. game against Chicago. Plus your calls and Nikita Kucherov's trade request out of Tampa. 0:00 Marco Sturm unhappy after St. Louis; the Bruins need a bounce back 8:59 Maria's call: can fans question the roster? 17:09 James Hagens' goal and his strong start 22:55 Casey Mittelstadt's trade value 30:47 Lines vs. Chicago: Geekie with Pastrnak? 36:59 Calls on Tyler Bertuzzi and Kucherov 43:11 Kucherov wants out of Tampa

That's now two straight road losses for the Bruins, and talk of reinforcements, even on the trade market, has already started.

The Bruins get swept on their road trip with a loss in St. Louis, and Rich ranks Marco Sturm second among Boston's coaches. Plus James Hagens is closing in on Patrice Bergeron territory.

Jones and Keefe weren't thrilled with how the Bruins played in St. Louis to finish a two-game road sweep, and debate how to split starts between Jeremy Swayman and Michael DiPietro.

Bruins legend Ray Bourque joins the show to break down what the Bruins need to improve after a rough few games, and how the game has changed since he played.

Judd Sirott breaks down what the Bruins learned from the loss in Carolina and why a win tonight in St. Louis would launch a home-heavy stretch. He also talks Jeremy Swayman's confidence in net and Charlie Jacobs taking over as Bruins governor.

Dan Bahl looks at how well the Bruins are playing, especially their young pairings, and wonders if some younger pieces may be floated in potential trades to get them closer to a Stanley Cup.

It was the defending Stanley Cup champs on the road for a relatively young Bruins team so they get the pass for last night's loss to the Hurricanes.

Rich, Ken and Ted break down the 2-1 loss to the Hurricanes, why the game wasn't as close as the score, and why they're loving Sturm's blunt postgame honesty.

Jones and Keefe discuss how the Bruins looked last night in Carolina facing off against the league's best competition in the Hurricanes. Did you see more positives or negatives from the B's in last night's loss, and does that change your expectations for the season?

For years the Bruins story was a playoff contender bounced in the first or second round, but the youth on the lines are changing how far they could go.

The Morning Bru co-host on Marco Sturm's structure and accountability, why sitting the kids late in Dallas made sense and what the Bruins have to handle against Carolina.

The Bruins are absolutely rolling to start the season. Jones and Keefe discuss the performance of the Jeremy Swayman/Michael DiPietro goalie tandem, the young players performing and more.

Boston doubled up the Sharks in 5-on-5 shot attempts but kept giving goals away on special teams. Then the guys dig into the rookies driving a 9-2-1 start.

Inside the numbers on depth scoring, spread-out ice time and Elias Lindholm leading the NHL in faceoff wins. Then why Winnipeg moved its goalie and what it means for Boston.

San Jose arrives on a two-game win streak with plenty of New England ties. Plus a caller who saw positives in the road loss to Dallas.

How a home-heavy schedule with no back-to-backs could split starts with Jeremy Swayman. Caller Paulie calls one young Bruin 'Mittelstadt on steroids.'

Jaffe and Razor explain how quicker play in the defensive zone is fueling the hot start and why the Nashville blowout was a statement.

Billy Jaffe and Andrew Raycroft break down Boston's 6-0 rout of Nashville, Michael DiPietro's first NHL shutout and the deal that sent Connor Hellebuyck to New Jersey for Dawson Mercer. Plus your calls ahead of tonight's game against San Jose.

Ray Bourque joins the show to talk about the Bruins' potential and the adjustments they're making on the ice. He also gives props to the goaltending and how it can be a game changer for the Bruins.