Bruins Beat

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April 02, 2016 #024|Claude Julien|Playoff Picture|Recaps|Previews| Powered by CLNS Radio
Mike and Jason return for episode 24 of Bruins Beat this week. First item on the agenda was to discuss the Bruins playoff chances. With a week left in the regular season, Mike and Jason break down the remaining schedule for both the Bruins and Red Wings. Who has the easier schedule? Tune into Bruins beat to find out.
After talking about the Bruins and their playoff chances, Mike and Jason then begin discussing Claude Julien as the future coach for the Bruins. Mike and Jason discuss if the Bruins make the playoffs should be fired anyways. Tune in to see why one of us wants the Bruins to be eliminated early.
Injuries are taking a toll on the Bruins. With all these players banged up, can Bruins survive the remainder of the games. Brett Connolly and Dennis Seidenberg did not make trip road trip, Spooner and Krejci dealing with injuries, and other players dealing with a sickness could derail the Bruins. Bruins recall Griffith, Czarnick from Providence for insurance. Frank Vatrano, was also recalled last week, is getting regular minutes finally.
Mike and Jason then break down the 3 games this week. Bruins go 2-1 this week? Is it what the guys expected or should they have done better? Losing to New Jersey and a back up goaltender acceptable? Surprise win against the Blues. Listen in here to get the breakdowns.
Game breakdowns lead into looking at Duncan Keith and the Blackhawks. The Blackhawks are the next opponent for the Bruins. With Keith being suspended and multiple Blackhawks injuries, will the game be easier for Boston. Also Mike and Jason touch on the college prospects the Bruins signed. Will they make a difference soon? Also reports are Jimmy Vesey is coming to Boston. Do you believe them? Tune in to find out.
Before the show comes to an end, Mike and Jason give their predictions for the week for the Bruins against Chicago, Carolina, Detroit, and Ottawa. Do Mike and Jason both agree on whether or not the Bruins will make the playoffs or not? Give the show a listen to hear this and much more!

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1 hr 4 min
March 26, 2016 #023|Boston Bruins|Claude Julian|Loui Eriksson|Previews|Recaps|Ncaa Tournement| Powered by CLNS Radio

Mike and Jason return for episode 23 of Bruins Beat this week. First thing is first is they discuss the Bruins 5 game losing streak. Is the Bruins seasons coming to an end? Are they missing the playoffs for the second straight year? Tune in to see what Jason and Mike think.
After talking about the Bruins and their playoff chances, Mike and Jason then begin discussing possible scenarios if they don’t make the playoffs. What the fate of Claude Julien is, if Neely and Sweeney are at a crossroads, and if fans should peel back expectations of this team as a whole. Also discussed here are players who need to go whether it be released or traded and if not trading Loui Eriksson and buying at the deadline in a mistake.
Mike and Jason dive deeper into this 5 game losing streak the Bruins are on to figure out the problem. Tune in here to find out which 3 players need to step up if the Bruins are going to have any chance of returning to the playoffs. The powerplay for the Bruins has lost steam. Mike and Jason discuss the impact the powerplay had on the Bruins success and on Ryan Spooner. Lastly, Mike and Jason discuss the impact of the bottom of the roster and Julien’s handle on the younger players as a factor as well.
Mike and Jason then break down the 2 games this week played by the Bruins. Mike and Jason react to 2 more losses by the Bruins against the Rangers and Panthers and ask the question of whether or not the Bruins quit and wilt for games. Secondly, replay has really been affecting the Bruins this year. Mike and Jason tell the NHL it is time to step up and make changes because these rules are hurting this game more than helping.
Game breakdowns lead into looking at the Bruins playoff structure and the 2 teams the Bruins are battling. With Detroit and Philadelphia having games in hand, Bruins have no margin for error. Mike and Jason break down the Bruins schedule compared to their opponents and see which 2 teams have the edge. Are the Bruins going to make it? Listen in as Mike and Jason give their opinions with 2 weeks remaining.
Before the show comes to an end, Mike and Jason give their predictions for the week for the Bruins against Toronto, New Jersey, and St. Louis. Are all 3 must win games? FInd out by tuning into Bruins Beat. Lastly, before the show comes to an end, Mike and Jason break down some college hockey matchups leading into the Frozen Four. For all games and more listen in to Bruins Beat!

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1 hr 7 min
March 19, 2016 #022|David Pastrnak|Brad Marchand|west coast trip|recaps|Previews|Around the NHL| Powered by CLNS Radio

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1 hr 3 min
March 12, 2016 #021|Tuukka Rask|Defense|previews|recaps|Around the NHL| Powered by CLNS Radio

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1 hr 9 min
February 27, 2016 #019|Loui Watch|Trade Deadline| Recaps|Previews|around the NHL| Powered by CLNS Radio
After Mike and Jason get the debating out of the way, they turn their attention to breaking down the Bruins game. Mike compares the Bruins to riding a roller coaster. Bruins did finally get a home win though as Mike and Jason break down how the Bruins played and what was their keys to victory and defeat.

Mike and Jason then go around the NHL as trades have already happened. Mike and Jason break down the trades and give you winners and losers. Also discuss Ovechkin hitting another milestone and a stadium series coming up. Alumni game might be better than actual game as Mike and Jason relive the glory days.

Mike and Jason then end the show giving their predictions for this week and why this week is as big as ever. Big home matchup against a divisional opponent, trade deadline, and defending Stanley Cup champions all in one week. Listen in as Mike and Jason discuss all this and much more!

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1 hr 7 min
February 21, 2016 #018|Boston Bruins|Recaps|Preview|Brad Marchand|Claude Julien| Powered by CLNS Radio
Mike and Jason return for episode 18 of Bruins Beat. The start of the show starts with the discussion of defense. Adam McQuaid return and Colin Miller sent to Providence. After the defensemen talk, Mike and Jason debate on the job security of Claude Julien after this season.
Jason then talks about the trade deadline coming up and if the Bruins should buyers or sellers. The trade deadline debate causes Mike to wonder what the future of Loui Eriksson is with the Bruins. Mike and Jason also discuss the possibility of Brad Marchand reaching 40 goals and why he is the MVP of the Bruins this season.
After much debate to open the show, Mike and Jason then breakdown the week for the Bruins. Bruins had a good record on the road trip, but Mike and Jason still weren’t impressed. Roller Coaster season continues for Boston, but with one win the Bruins finally ended a drought. Tune in to find out what it is.
Mike and Jason then discuss the Bruins upcoming schedule and how difficult it is. The schedule leads to a debate about the Bruins playoff chances this season. Mike then brings up Jaromir Jagr and his incredible career, Shayne Gostisbehere and his increible rookie season, and then talk about how exciting it is rookies are doing well in the NHL.
Mike and Jason then end the show giving their predictions for this week and why this week is crucial for Bruins. They talk about the upcoming schedule again as a whole and that every point is important if the Bruins want to make the playoffs.

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1 hr 7 min
February 13, 2016 #017|Recaps|Previews|debates|Trade Deadline| Powered by CLNS Radio
In this episode Jason and Mike focus primarily on this weeks games.
They also debate the future of the Bruins. Jason is still not sold that the Bruins can contend in the playoffs.
They discuss news around the NHL along with the Beanpot finale.
Mike also brings up some the of Bruins prospects in the prospect report.

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1 hr 8 min
January 30, 2016 #015|Midseason review|All Star Game|Patrice Bergeron| Powered by CLNS Radio
Jason and Mike return with episode 15.

Not much news this week as they get straight into recaps.

Mike is happy to have the two points Jason continues in his quest to see the Bruins lose rather than watch mediocrity.

The two of them discuss Adam Belues article in depth and take up most of the show.

This article is a well written piece and they review several questions from this mid season review.

Mike and Jason Then discuss All Star Weekend and give their predictions.

Last Jason and Mike discuss predictions for the two Bruins games this week.

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1 hr 12 min
January 23, 2016 #014|Boston Bruins|Krejci and Mcquaid| Vatrano demotion|Loui Eriksson|Tuukka Rask| Powered by CLNS Radio
Mike and Jason return for episode 14 of Bruins Beat. They start the show talking about how David Krejci return and Adam McQuaid missing time effects the teams going forward both offensively and defensively. Then discuss Frank Vatrano demotion to Providence. Mike and Jason talk about why it won’t be long before he is recalled and it was a smart decision.

Brett Connolly on his way out? Mike rants about why Connolly experiment is over and should be for good. Loui Eriksson and Bruins are discussing a new contract? Get Jason and Mike’s take on whether this would be a good idea going forward. Tuukka Rask also has been stellar this season, Will Jason finally admit he was wrong and back off Tuukka? Tune in to find out.

After the Bruins related news, Mike and Jason begin to discuss game recaps for the week. Mike talks about how stupid challenging offsides is. Brad Marchand being rewarded by the hockey gods. Bruins win again in Montreal? Get Mike and Jason’s take on why Montreal is struggling and Pastrnak influence on the game. Jason then gloats with the Vancouver loss. Why is Jason happy with the loss? Hint, he has been talking about it all year.

Around the NHL segment starts off with the NHL being incompetent about John Scott in the All-Star game. Rule changes should be coming to the game, find out what they should be going forward. Los Angeles Kings resign Kopitar, will Lucic be next? Jonathan Douin also has been popular topic on this show. Listen in to find out the latest between him and the Lightning.

Canada and America trending in different directions in hockey? Find out with that means as Mike and Jason discuss the playoff picture and upcoming NHL draft.

Lastly, Mike and Jason end the show giving their predictions and look ahead of next weeks game. Will Jason still play devil’s advocate or will he change his ways? Listen to Bruins Beat to find this out much more!

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1 hr 7 min
January 09, 2016 #012|News|recaps|previews|Bergeron|Krejci|Pastrnak|Mcquaid|Around the NHL| Powered by CLNS Radio
Jason and Mike are back with more Bruins coverage. This has been a crazy week news wise.

To get started Patrice Bergeron is elected to his second All Star game.

Brad Marchand returns against the Ottawa Senators tonight. Jason brings up the possibility of Marchand being trade bait again. Mike disagrees and they debate this.

They talk David Krejci’s injury and how it will affect the team on the road trip.

Jason debates that a big and unexpected trade is going to happen for the Bruins.

Jason and Mike discuss the Adam Mcquaid injury and whether or not the hit was dirty or just a bad play. They also agree that a two game suspension was enough for Sill.

Jason and Mike discuss David Pastrnak along with the World Juniors.

They recap both the games this week as the Bruins faced the Capitals and Devils

Jason and Mike also discuss a lot of the trade news around the NHL.

They also discuss the Florida Panthers winning streak along with the Carey Price News

Last they preview the four games in the week ahead. The Bruins face the Senators, Rangers, Flyers, and Sabres.

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1 hr 11 min

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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…