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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 288

The Most Memorable Moments of 2021

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to recap the year. They go over the most notable Bruins moments from 2021. From outdoor games, to packed playoff games, to notable departures, there was a lot to digest from the past 12 months.

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3:00 - Evan had quite the first day of skiing

8:00 - Lake Tahoe was the most fun moment of the year

11:00 - An unforgettable night at TD Garden

18:00 - Getting Taylor Hall

26:00 - The event we’ll always remember 2021 for

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 287

Why Bruins are Missing Expectations & Stories from Shawn Thornton’s New Book

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Dale Arnold of NESN to discuss this Bruins team. They got into why this Bruins team is missing expectations and what must happen to get back on track. The guys also discuss what this team’s plan might be at the Trade Deadline. Then, they get into Dale’s new book with Bruins legend Shawn Thornton. They discuss some of the best stories from the book, what went into it and why Thornton was the perfect person for this story.

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6:00 - What do we know for sure about this Bruins team?

10:00 - The guys who are missing expectations

13:00 - What the plan at the Deadline might be

20:00 - Do the Bruins need Shawn Thornton-like leadership on this team?

24:00 - Behind the Matt Cooke-Marc Savard incident

27:00 - Getting to speak with Brooks Orpik

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 286

Is this Bruins Team Worth Mortgaging the Future For?

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Logan Mullen of NESN.com to discuss the latest western road swing for the Bruins. It’s clear they did well and the impact of it will stretch long past the short-term. The guys also get into the goaltending situation, which has now become even more complex with the recent great play of both Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. This all leads to one big question: Is this a Bruins team you’d go all in for?

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4:00 - The impacts of that Western road trip could be felt through the rest of the season

9:00 - Why it’s fine for Jeremy Swayman to go down to Providence

18:00 - Should Erik Haula be on the wing full-time?

23:00 - How to best utilize Trent Frederic

27:00 - What’s the best way to trade Jake DeBrusk?

35:00 - The Evander Kane confusion

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 285

Different Trades the Bruins Could Make to Get A Lot Better

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 the Sports Hub to discuss the recent news of Tuukka Rask (probably) returning to the Bruins. The guys break down why it’s the right move and why it’s alright for Jeremy Swayman to spend some time in Providence. They also dive into who Jake DeBrusk could be traded for and Ty drops a BOMB of a trade proposal that makes a whole lot of sense. Plus, what should the top six look like?

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4:00 - Why bringing Tuukka Rask back is a can’t-lose situation

9:00 - Should the Bruins have signed Linus Ullmark?

17:00 - A trade for Jake DeBrusk may lie with Calgary

24:00 - Ty’s trade idea that rules

30:00 - Do the Bruins swing for the fences enough on trades?

33:00 - How the top six should look

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 284

Brad Marchand is Bruins MVP Right Now & What is Jake DeBrusk’s Trade Value? 

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Marina Maher of Barstool Sports to discuss Brad Marchand carrying the Bruins to a win over the Canucks. As fun as Marchand’s performance was, Boston can’t always rely on the top line carrying the team. A bit of Marchand breaking news drops midway through recording, so Evan and Marina react to it. They also talk about Jake DeBrusk’s trade value and if he could actually get the Bruins anything significant in a deal.

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4:00 - Brad Marchand is an MVP candidate

7:00 - Bruins can’t rely on Brad Marchand to carry them so much

13:00 - News breaks midway through recording

17:00 - What could Jake DeBrusk get the Bruins in a trade?

24:00 - How should Bruce Cassidy handle Erik Haula?

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 283

Making Sense of the Bruins Goaltending Conundrum

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Marina Maher of Barstool Sports to discuss the Bruins goaltending situation. They talk about Dan Vladar and the Linus Ullmark signing. They also get into how Tuukka Rask fits into the future plans, what he’ll cost and when a decision will be made. Then they talk about how Jakub Zboril could end up being huge for this team moving forward.

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5:00 - A false reason for why the Bruins shouldn’t have signed Linus Ullmark

7:00 - When a Tuukka Rask decision could be made

14:00 - The Rask decision won’t be an easy one because….

20:00 - This Bruins team really misses David Krejci

25:00 - How Jakub Zboril can make his biggest impact

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 282

Where do the Bruins Rank among the Rest of the NHL?

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Logan Mullen of NESN.com to discuss what this Bruins team actually is. Complex, right? Well, that’s why they’re talking about it on a podcast. With the long layoff (again), the guys talk about where this team ranks in the league and what reasonable expectations are given the roster. They also talk about Charlie McAvoy’s potential and a D-partner for him that you wouldn’t expect.

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5:00 - Bruins wins and losses show exactly where they rank in the league

11:00 - What are the Bruins?

18:00 - But there’s a lot of potential…

23:00 - This team looks similar to year’s past

28:00 - Logan comes in with another scorching John Moore take

34:00 - Could Jakub Zboril potentially play next to Charlie McAvoy?

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 281

Can Derek Forbort Figure it Out & There will Never be Another Patrice Bergeron

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Kirk Luedeke of New England Hockey Journal to discuss the recent defensive issues the Bruins are facing, specifically Derek Forbort. The guys also get into talking about what must change offensively, as well as the greatness of Patrice Bergeron. Kirk shares a great story of Bergeron from draft night that sums up who No. 37 really is.

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4:00 - Kirk gives insight on Nebraska

8:00 - What will it take for Derek Forbort to be a true first-pairing defenseman?

16:00 - How Forbort was in his younger years

30:00 - Bruins need some more from the middle six

40:00 - Kirk compares Patrice Bergeron to Tom Brady…and it’s not crazy

47:00 - What is the future of Patrice Bergeron?

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 280

Changes to the Top Lines & Is Anything Wrong with David Pastrnak?

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Logan Mullen of NESN to discuss the changes Bruce Cassidy made to the top lines. They discuss whether or not it’s a smart move and if the Bruins should be worried about David Pastrnak. They also get into Cassidy’s handling of Jack Studnicka and why Matt Grzelcyk and Charlie McAvoy should be together going forward despite the downsides.

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4:00 - What’s the deal with this Bruins schedule?

5:00 - What to make of Bruce Cassidy’s changes to the top lines

8:00 - Should we be worried about David Pastrnak?

16:00 - Is Bruce Cassidy good at handling young players?

20:00 - Why they need to settle down with moving Jack Studnicka around

26:00 - The downside of pairing with Matt Grzelcyk with Charlie McAvoy

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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 279

Is Brad Marchand a Top 5 Player in the NHL?

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Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss why Brad Marchand is a top 5 player in the NHL. They get into some crazy stats supporting the argument. They also discuss why Sunday's win was encouraging and why Jack Studnicka's usage is so concerning. 

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4:00 - A staggering Brad Marchand stat

8:00 - Hard to find a more complete player than Marchand

10:00 - The urgency to win during Marchand’s prime

15:00 - More encouraging signs from win over the Sharks

20:00 - The value of Jake DeBrusk producing

24:00 - Why didn’t Jack Studnicka play on the second line Sunday?

30:00 - The continued misusing of Studnicka is a real problem

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