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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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- 2 days ago27 min
Five Takeaways From Day 1 of Bruins Training Camp
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 days ago44 min
James Hagens Enters Bruins Training Camp Scorching Hot
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! 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 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Grading the Bruins Before Training Camp
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago35 min
Did the Bruins Get it Right with the Fraser Minten Contract?
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! 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 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago31 min
What Should Be Expected from the Bruins This Season?
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! 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago34 min
Playing the Kids vs. Winning: Marco Sturm and the Bruins' dilemma
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! 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 when you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago52 min
Marco Sturm on James Hagens, Bruins Captaincy & Building a Culture | EXCLUSIVE Bruins Beat Interview
Evan Marinofsky sits down with Boston Bruins head coach Marco Sturm for a wide-ranging interview on his career, setting a culture and this incoming Bruins team. The guys start with Sturm’s career and the psychology of his coaching. How does he plan on building a culture long term?Then, they get into this current team, diving into James Hagens, Fraser Minten and what he expects from younger players. How will he balance playing the kids and playing the veterans and trying to win? They also got into the depth at center (specifically Elias Lindholm), the logjam of defensemen and what he looks for most in a captain. 0:00 - Coming up! 1:02 - Bruins Head Coach Marco Sturm joins the show! 3:26 - Creating a culture in year 1 with Boston Bruins 5:49 - Balancing different styles of coaching 9:19 - Helping set new culture for Boston Bruins 11:43 - Experience as an assistant coach 13:37 - Prizepicks 15:19 - Rocket Money 16:08 - How pressure has evolved on high draft picks 18:40 - Helping younger players handle pressure 20:55 - Expectations for Fraser Minten this season 23:01 - How Marco manages lines 25:23 - Expectations for JJ Peterka this season 27:07 - Do you ever talk with Pastrnak about who he works best with? 28:27 - Expectations for Elias Lindholm this season 30:28 - Balancing play young & veteran players 33:58 - Marco Sturm on James Hagens 37:15 - Marco Sturm on Shorten training camp 41:07 - Marco Sturm on What makes a good captain 44:57 - Marco Sturm on Captains responsibilities 47:30 - Wrapping up! 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! Join Rocket Money to reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/BRUINS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago39 min
Does the National Media Not Like the Bruins?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into a fan survey and how the Bruins front office did. They also get into stories on the Bruins future. No one is that high on the Bruins. 0:00 - Coming up! 0:40 - Intro 2:50 - Bruins Front office ranked 23rd by the Athletic 14:30 - Prizepicks 15:46 - Rocket Money 16:41 - Bruins projected 27th in The Athletic’s Projection of 2030-2031 NHL Standings 30:09 - Reacting to recent NHL redrafts 35:46 - Wrapping up! 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 in lineups instantly if you win your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Bruins Beat
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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