Great American Hockey Show with Joe Haggerty

In Episode 22 of "The Great American Hockey Show" podcast hosted by Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy, we try to figure out if there is any light at the end of the tunnel for the Bruins with their goalie situation in a very bad place.

Former Bruin Aaron Ward joins Haggerty to talk about his appreciation for Claude Julien as a coach, entertains us with a great story on captain (and defensive partner) Zdeno Chara, and makes a bold statement on how good Brad Marchand has developed into as a player. Plus, Ward has some insight to the injury goalie Tuukka Rask is dealing with.

Ward also discusses his relationship with "Toucher & Rich" and the "Cuts for a Cause" charitable event that he helped start.

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy sit down with Boston Bruins center David Krejci to preview the upcoming season. They also ask Krejci about his new linemates Ryan Spooner and David Backes, being a more vocal leader, and making a guarantee on where the B's will be this year.

Haggs and Murph also talk about impressive defensive prospect Brandon Carlo, and how he could be a big help for Zdeno Chara. Plus, could the Anaheim Ducks be a perfect trade partner for the Bruins to improve their backline?

Joe Haggerty and Kevin Walsh bring you an end of summer edition of the Great American Hockey Show. Haggs talks with Cam Neely about the Bruins new training facility, the urgency to sign Brad Marchand to a contract extension, and whether there's still time to add to the defense.

Joe and Kevin also talk about some players that could have a breakout camp, including Frank Vatrano and Brandon Carlo.

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy talk about the offseason for the Boston Bruins so far, particularly the signing of David Backes.

Also, interviews with Bruins blue-line prospects Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo and Matt Grzelcyk, and Harvard Hobey Baker winner Jimmy Vesey. #GAHS

CSNNE.com Insider Joe Haggerty is joined by NHL Draft expert Kirk Luedeke to discuss the 2016 NHL Draft class of the Boston Bruins. How soon will first pick Charlie McAvoy be ready? Was Trent Federic a reach with pick #29? #GAHS

In Episode 17 of CSNNE.com's "Great American Hockey Show" podcast, Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy discuss what the Boston Bruins options are with the 14th pick in the upcoming NHL Draft with the very knowledgeable Kirk Luedeke, who covers amateur hockey for the N.E. Hockey Journal and Red Line Report.

Plus, which defensemen around the league are available for Boston by either free-agency or through a trade. Haggs and Murph explain that the Bruins just might not have the assets to make a major move along the backline. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy bring you Episode 16 of "The Great American Hockey Show" from CSNNE.com.

This week, a look at who some of the players the Bruins could be interested in acquiring are playing during the playoffs, and what the return would be from Boston. Boston Globe columnist Kevin Paul Dupont sits in for the final segment (37:56) to talk about the prospects of trading David Krejci or Tuukka Rask, and whether he is rooting for Joe Thornton to win a Cup.

Florida Panthers GM and Dorchester native Eric Joyce (7:36) talks about the acquisition of Reilly Smith and the factors advanced analytics played. Joyce also talks about his remarkable introduction to hockey after doctors told his mother he would never be able to run and play due to his father's service in Vietnam. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy bring you Episode 15 of "The Great American Hockey Show" podcast with special guests Mike Giardi and Michael Felger.

Topics include whether the team should look to trade goaltender Tuukka Rask and/or captain Zdeno Chara, the current state of the team, and mistakes made by upper management recently.

Plus, we get some background information on Felger, including whether he thought he would ever be in the position he is in the Boston sports landscape. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy bring you a jam packed episode of the "Great American Hockey Show" podcast from CSNNE.com. We discuss the return of Claude Julien and whether that is the right move and a definitive statement on where Tuukka Rask will play next year. Also, Brad Marchand talks about his career year and signing a contract extension, and former BU Terrier and Bruin Colby Cohen thinks Don Sweeney is the right man for the job in Boston. #GAHS

It's Episode 13 of CSNNE.com's "Great American Hockey Show" podcast with Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty and reporter Jimmy Murphy. This week, Yahoo Sports Josh Cooper calls in from the NHL GM meetings, where reducing the size of goalie equipment, fixing the replay system and expansion are being discussed.

Haggs and Murph also debate where the Bruins are following some strong play since the trade deadline. Was it to improve the roster or was there a mandate from above to make the playoffs for the added revenue? #GAHS