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Bruins Beat

From CLNS Media Network Hockey, Sports

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.

Hockey chart
#46
Episodes
693
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
37 min
On air since
2014
Latest episode
1 day ago

Episodes

693 episodes, newest first

  1. INSTANT REACTION: Bruins Outlast Golden Knights in Shootout

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    Evan Marinofsky and Mark Divver go live to react to the Boston Bruins and the Vegas Golden Knights. Tune in for the biggest storylines, top performers, and more! Bruins Beat 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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    55 min
  2. James Hagens on Bruins Hot Start + David Pastrnak's Influence

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    James Hagens joins Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan on the latest episode of Bruins Beat. Hagens talks about the Bruins great start, his great start, the impact of the other young guys like Fraser Minten, Frederic Brunet, Marat Khusnutdinov and Matt Poitras, and talks about the impact of veterans like David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy and Elias Lindholm. Plus, he gives an update on the antenna on his dad’s truck.

    0:00 - Coming up!

    0:48 - Welcome in Guest James Hagens!

    1:27 - Bruins Halloween costumes

    2:30 - Mix of veterans and younger players on roster

    3:22 - Younger guys on Bruins roster taking different paths to get to NHL

    4:12 - Biggest adjustment had to make off the ice getting into NHL

    5:28 - James Hagens on his welcome to NHL moment

    6:30 - Bruins hot start to season

    7:25 - How do you know when you have a good group

    8:42 - On playing with David Pastrnak

    9:39 - Prizepicks

    10:56 - James Hagens on Bruins veterans helping younger guys

    11:57 - Experience interacting with fans in Boston

    12:49 - Do you hear what people on outside are saying

    14:09 - Experience playing with Dean Leterouneau at BC

    15:43 - What have you learned from Bruins staff?

    16:22 - What has worked so well with Casey Mittelstadt & Elias Lindholm this season?

    17:38 - What advice from coaching staff has helped most this season

    18:47 - What movie would you be in if you were a movie star?

    19:46 - Wrapping up!

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    23 min
  3. Why the Bruins Future Has Drastically Changed

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down why the present and future outlook for the Bruins has changed so much. They also get into the analytics of why things are going so well, and dive into a recent report suggesting the Bruins could be huge players for a trade.

    0:00 - Coming up!

    0:40 - Welcome in

    2:30 - Bruins hot start to season

    13:38 - Prizepicks

    14:57 - Could Bruins make a big trade?

    31:37 - Wrapping up!

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    36 min
  4. REACTION: James Hagens, David Pastrnak & Fraser Minten lead Bruins Past Sharks

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    Evan Marinofsky brings you his instant reaction to the Bruins' 6-4 win over the San Jose Sharks. The Bruins still remain atop the Atlantic Division at 9-2-1. Evan discusses everything we saw from this impressive victory, including the continued impressive performances from Boston's young stars.

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    16 min
  5. INSTANT REACTION: Boston Bruins Dominate Nashville Predators 6-0

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    Evan Marinofsky and Carl Corazzini go live to react to the Boston Bruins and the Nashville Predators. Tune in for the biggest storylines, top performers, and more!

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    51 min
  6. Why This is the Most Fun Bruins Team in Years

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down why this Bruins team is so fun to watch. The young guys and Jeremy Swayman are big reasons why. They also break down Nikita Zadorov's agent's comments about being traded.

    0:00 - Coming up

    1:23 - Welcome in

    2:42 - Why Bruins Team is so fun this year

    9:44 - Matt Poitras great play recently

    14:16 - More takeaways from Bruins hot start

    18:09 - Prizepicks

    19:35 - Could Bruins trade Pavel Zacha?

    25:31 - Jeremy Swayman incredible play

    28:24 - Michael DiPietro play

    30:36 - Subscribe to the podcast

    31:37 - Latest with Nikita Zadorov

    35:55 - Mason Lohrei play

    39:17 - Wrapping up!

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    46 min
  7. Does Fraser Minten's Emergence Make Pavel Zacha Expendable?

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Scott McLaughlin get into Fraser Minten's start. What is his ceiling now? The guys also get into Minten and James Hagens' emergence, potentially making Pavel Zacha expendable.

    0:00 - Coming up

    0:30 - Welcome in Guest

    2:09 - Fraser Minten hot start

    14:33 - Prizepicks

    15:57 - Future of Pavel Zacha with Bruins

    26:30 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    27:18 - Have your expectations changed for Bruins?

    31:29 - Wrapping up!

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    35 min
  8. Have Expectations for the Bruins Changed?

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan get into the Bruins huge win over the Flyers. They dive into the depth scoring they're getting and why James Hagens and Fraser Minten have had such impressive starts. They analyze who should come out for Charlie McAvoy and take a look at new projections for the season.

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    33 min
  9. Bruins Young Core Is STEPPING UP

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    Bruins Beat breaks down Boston’s 6-1 win over Utah and the encouraging signs emerging from the Bruins’ young core. Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie breaking through offensively, Jeremy Swayman’s strong start in net and the continued questions surrounding Pavel Zacha. They also dive into the early impact of James Hagens, Matt Poitras and Frederic Brunet, why Boston’s commitment to playing its young players is already paying off and what the defense could look like once Charlie McAvoy returns. Later, the guys discuss potential Bruins trade targets, including Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, what Boston should be willing to give up and which top prospects should remain off limits. 0:00 Intro 0:57 Bruins Rout Utah 6-1 5:00 Pastrnak, Geekie & Pavel Zacha 9:05 Jeremy Swayman’s Strong Start 11:50 PrizePicks 13:01 Rocket Money 14:00 Bruins Young Players Step Up 17:58 James Hagens’ Encouraging Start 23:15 Bruins Defense & Charlie McAvoy’s Return 26:43 Dylan Larkin & Simon Edvinsson Trade Talk 33:05 Final Thoughts & 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!

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    37 min
  10. What to make of the Bruins through four games

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    Evan Marinofsky and Mark Divver go live to react to the Boston Bruins and the Ottawa Senators. Tune in for the biggest storylines, top performers, and more!

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    47 min
  11. INSTANT REACTION: Bruins Defeat Rangers 3-0 in Season Opener

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    Evan Marinofsky and Carl Corazzini go live to react to the Boston Bruins season opener against the New York Rangers. Tune in for the biggest storylines, top performers, and more!

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    31 min
  12. Bold Predictions for Bruins in 2026-27

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    Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan go live and discuss their Bold Bruins predictions ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season. Can the Bruins build off their successful campaign last season & turn it into even more success?

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    49 min
  13. Is Kirill Marchenko to the Bruins Realistic?

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    The NHL regular season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept 29 and the Boston Bruins will host the New York Rangers at TD Garden. Despite the season fast approaching, Boston is interested in adding to their roster. Reports indicate the Bruins are interested in Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko, who reportedly requested a trade from the team, has several NHL suitors.

    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and CBS Sports’ Kasey Hudson break down news of the Bruins’ “offer” for Marchenko. Who could be in a potential trade package for the Columbus winger? Which prospects could the Blue Jackets ask for? Evan and Kasey discuss all the potential ways this trade could go down.

    They also dive into what to make of the 2026 preseason and expectations for the season. What’s next for James Hagens and the Bruins’ youngsters? Should Sturm play the kids more in 2026/27? Can the Bruins get past the first round of the playoffs? Evan and Kasey break it all down on this episode of Bruins Beat.

    00:00 Intro

    02:28 Kirill Marchenko rumors

    12:13 What to do with Pavel Zacha

    19:50 Kalshi

    21:23 Rocket Money

    21:24 Should/will the Bruins play the kids?

    30:14 Expectations/feelings about the team

    34:35 Thanks for watching!

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    40 min
  14. Who Has Stood Out So Far in Bruins Training Camp?

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan get into the lines from the beginning of Bruins Training Camp. They also tackle the weird David Pastrnak captaincy leak from a Premier League team.

    0:00 - Coming up!

    1:02 - Welcome in!

    2:37 - Did Tottenham Spurs leak Bruins will name David Pastrnak captain?

    8:27 - Evan reveals he tried to get Cam Schlittler on the podcast

    10:10 - When will Bruins name Captain?

    11:51 - Prizepicks

    13:26 - Rocket Money

    14:31 - Takeaways from Boston Bruins training camp

    25:06 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    25:23 - Looking at Bruins Top 6 right now

    30:42 - Wrapping up!

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    35 min
  15. Five Takeaways From Day 1 of Bruins Training Camp

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    Evan Marinofsky goes solo on Bruins Beat to react to Day 1 of Bruins training camp and break down the first look at Boston’s forward lines and defensive pairings. Evan starts with the young line featuring James Hagens and Fraser Minten, why he likes the energy of that group, and what their early placement could tell us about Marco Sturm’s plans. He also discusses the Bruins’ top-six combinations, David Pastrnak’s linemates, and the competition for spots throughout the bottom six. On defense, Evan examines Frederic Brunet getting an early look alongside Charlie McAvoy, the Hampus Lindholm and Andrew Peeke pairing, and the chaos potential of Nikita Zadorov and Connor Clifton together. Plus, he looks at Boston’s crowded blue line, which young players could earn real opportunities, and the biggest storylines to watch as training camp continues. 0:00 Intro 1:03 Reacting to Day 1 of Bruins Training Camp 2:18 James Hagens, Fraser Minten & the Young Line 6:34 Bruins Top Six & David Pastrnak’s Linemates 10:10 Bottom-Six Battles & Roster Competition 14:45 PrizePicks 16:18 Bruins Defensive Pairings 18:07 Frederic Brunet & Charlie McAvoy 20:33 Bruins’ Crowded Blue Line 21:52 Young Players Getting Their Opportunity 23:16 Goaltending & Final Thoughts 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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    27 min
  16. James Hagens Enters Bruins Training Camp Scorching Hot

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan react (realistically!) to James Hagens' scoring outburst against Buffalo. The guys also dive into the captaincy and big questions around David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha.

    0:00 - Coming up!

    1:20 - Welcome in!

    3:14 - James Hagens shines at Bruins rookie camp

    16:33 - Prizepicks

    18:06 - Latest on potential Bruins captaincy

    26:18 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    26:36 - Underrated Bruins storylines entering training camp

    39:28 - Wrapping up!

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    45 min
  17. Grading the Bruins Before Training Camp

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    Evan Marinofsky goes solo on Bruins Beat to project how Boston’s roster will perform this season ahead of training camp. Evan puts the Bruins through his preseason tier list, grading players based on the type of year he expects them to have rather than where they currently stand. He breaks down Boston’s forward group, including expectations for Morgan Geekie, James Hagens, Elias Lindholm, Fraser Minten, Casey Mittelstadt, Pavel Zacha and Matt Poitras. Evan also makes a huge prediction for David Pastrnak and JJ Peterka, believing the two could become one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive combinations. On defense, he sorts through Boston’s crowded blue line and evaluates Nikita Zadorov, Mason Lohrei and Charlie McAvoy. Finally, Evan turns to the goaltenders and explains what he expects from Jeremy Swayman and Michael DiPietro this season. 0:00 Intro 0:48 Bruins Preseason Tier List 2:25 Bruins Forwards: Eyssimont, Geekie & Hagens 7:12 Elias Lindholm, Fraser Minten & Casey Mittelstadt 10:51 David Pastrnak & JJ Peterka Predictions 13:33 Pavel Zacha & Matt Poitras 16:30 PrizePicks 18:43 Bruins Defense & Blue-Line Logjam 24:31 Nikita Zadorov, Mason Lohrei & Charlie McAvoy 29:22 Jeremy Swayman & Michael DiPietro 31:37 Final Thoughts & 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!

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    35 min
  18. Did the Bruins Get it Right with the Fraser Minten Contract?

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down Fraser Minten's new contract. It's big but was it the right move? The guys also overreact to one day of Captain's Practice.

    0:00 - Coming up

    0:28 - Welcome in

    1:22 - Fraser Minten signs 7-year, $50.4M extension with Bruins

    14:12 - Prizepicks

    15:53 - Rocket Money

    16:39 - Future of Pavel Zacha with Bruins

    25:26 - Subscribe to the podcast!

    26:12 - Reaction to Day 1 of Bruins Captain’s Practice

    31:48 - Wrapping up!

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    36 min
  19. What Should Be Expected from the Bruins This Season?

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Steve Conroy tackle the biggest questions facing the Bruins. They dive into Marco Sturm's handling of young players and the logjam on defense.

    0:00 - Coming up!

    0:45 - Welcome in!

    3:38 - Expectations for Boston Bruins this season

    5:54 - Expectations for James Hagens this season

    10:01 - Will James Hagens play Center this season?

    14:00 - Should Bruins play the younger guys more this season?

    16:22 - Prizepicks

    17:34 - Looking at the Bruins current defensemen group

    20:46 - Are you surprised about the quiet offseason for the Bruins?

    22:31 - Could the Bruins look to trade Pavel Zacha this season?

    22:56 - Will Bruins name a captain this season?

    27:54 - Wrapping up!

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    32 min
  20. Playing the Kids vs. Winning: Marco Sturm and the Bruins' dilemma

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    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down Evan's 1-on-1 interview with Marco Sturm. They start by breaking down Sturm’s comments on how he views young players. Will this philosophy benefit the Bruins in the short and long term? What did he mean when talking about making his players earn their opportunities? What does this mean for James Hagens? After the break, the guys react to Sturm's comments on the captaincy, including a possible hint at who could wear the C next season. Later, they wrap with thoughts on the defensive pairings, what Sturm will do with all these defensemen, and why his desire for healthy competition in the squad. Will there be an odd man out? Tune in for a full breakdown of Evan’s exclusive interview! 00:00 Intro 02:52 Sturm on young players & what it means for James Hagens 14:58 PrizePicks 16:42 Sturm’s captaincy hint 23:12 D-pairs dilemma 30:12 Thanks for watching!

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    34 min