Pucks with Haggs

By CLNS Media

Pucks with Haggs is your one-stop shop of analysis, features & opinion for your Bruins and hockey content needs! Joe Haggerty has covered the Boston Bruins and the NHL for 18 years with NBC Sports... more

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Number 1: What should we take from Bruins rookie camp?
Joe Haggerty is joined by longtime friend and colleague Sean Hutcheon of The Fourth Period on Pucks with Haggs as Bruins training camp gets ready to begin. The guys preview Boston’s rookie showcase and discuss what they want to see from James Hagens and the rest of the Bruins’ young talent. They also dive into the team’s captaincy decision, debating why David Pastrnak appears to be the favorite and how Charlie McAvoy still fits into Boston’s leadership group. Later, Joe and Sean examine the Bruins’ roster outlook, the importance of Michael DiPietro behind Jeremy Swayman, and Chris Kreider’s surprising move to Montreal. They also remember Barry Melrose and discuss their favorite national NHL broadcasters and analysts before closing with Bruins questions on Marat Khusnutdinov’s next contract, Lucas Reichel’s future, and possible trades involving Pavel Zacha and Mason Lohrei. 0:00 Intro 2:38 Bruins Training Camp & Rookie Showcase 6:09 David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy & Bruins Captaincy 17:00 PrizePicks 19:05 Bruins Roster Outlook & Goaltending 21:52 Chris Kreider Lands in Montreal 25:05 Remembering Barry Melrose & Favorite NHL Broadcasters 38:10 Bruins Q&A: Khusnutdinov, Reichel & Trade Rumors 48:58 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
September 13, 202655min
Number 2: Did Bruins get STEAL with Fraser Minten Extension?
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss some of the storylines involving the B's offseason and react to the Fraser Minten contract extension 0:00 - Coming up 0:53 - Welcome in 4:18 - Patrice Bergeron Bruins jersey retirement announced for 8 PM start 14:53 - Talking NHL expansion locations 18:45 - Prizepicks 20:16 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 20:56 - Should NHL teams pay goalies? 30:03 - Fraser Minten signs 7-year, $50.4M extension with Bruins 39:21 - Early season trade prediction for Bruins 41:38 - Will James Hagens be impact player? 46:20 - Will Tuuka Rask ever get his jersey retired by Bruins? 50:26 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs 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
September 08, 202657min
Number 3: How Good Can James Hagens Be?
Joe Haggerty opens up the mailbag on this episode of Pucks with Haggs to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding the Bruins as training camp approaches. Joe discusses where David Pastrnak ranks among the NHL’s elite players, whether he should be viewed as a true franchise cornerstone, and what to expect from him moving forward. He also breaks down Boston’s long-term salary cap situation, the value of contracts already on the books, and the decisions looming for players like Pavel Zacha. Plus, Joe examines different approaches to spending on goaltending and why he prefers having a clear No. 1 like Jeremy Swayman. The mailbag continues with potential preseason and early-season trade possibilities, which areas Boston could look to upgrade, and expectations for top prospect James Hagens. Joe also looks back on Bruins players and Boston sports personalities he admired growing up. 0:00 Intro 3:05 David Pastrnak’s Place Among the NHL’s Elite 10:36 Bruins Salary Cap & Future Contracts 17:28 PrizePicks 21:03 Should Teams Pay Big Money for Goalies? 26:14 Bruins Trade Possibilities 27:54 What to Expect From James Hagens 32:11 Joe’s Favorite Bruins & Childhood Sports Memories 38:25 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
September 05, 202643min
Number 4: Who could end up as the odd men out for the Boston Bruins?
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty is joined by The Fourth Period’s Shawn Hutcheon to preview the upcoming Bruins training camp and break down the biggest roster battles facing Boston before the season begins. With a crowded group of NHL-caliber forwards and defensemen competing for limited spots, Joe and Shawn discuss which players could emerge during camp and which veterans or younger players could ultimately find themselves on the move. The guys examine the Bruins’ defensive logjam, the possibility of trades or waiver losses, and how Charlie McAvoy’s early-season absence could temporarily affect roster decisions. They also look at the competition among Boston’s forwards, the balance between youth and experience, and which players have the most to prove. Plus, Joe and Shawn discuss several Bruins prospects, the future of Mason Lohrei, the importance of hockey IQ in player development, and what Boston may need to do to clear up its crowded roster. 0:00 Intro 3:03 Bruins Training Camp Preview 8:14 Roster Crunch & Defensive Logjam 13:29 Young Players & Camp Battles 18:25 PrizePicks 20:18 Trades, Veterans & Final Roster Decisions 34:42 Bruins Development & Bigger NHL Topics 52:17 Who Could Be on the Way Out? 55:07 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
August 30, 20261h 1min
Number 5: What to Make of the Latest Rankings about the Bruins prospects?
Pucks with Haggs host Joe haggerty and guest the Boston Herald's Steve Conroy discuss the latest NHL prospect rankings that included James Hagens and Dean Letourneau. James Hagens is coming of a season where he played just a handful of games for the Boston Bruins playing in 2 just regular season games and recorded 1 assist in those 2 games before entering the playoffs were the young player struggled playing just 3 games and being a -2 in the Bruins first round exit. The guys discuss where he ranks among the best young prospects in the NHL. They also take a look at where Dean Letourneau ranks among the top prospects as well after he came off a huge bounce back year with Boston College where he appeared in 36 games registering 22 goals and 17 assists last season. They also answer some fans questions from across the league. 0:00 - Coming up! 0:30 - Welcome in! 2:13 - What to make of the latest rankings about the Bruins prospects? 11:00 - Prizepicks 12:09 - Joe & Steve answer your Bruins questions! 19:22 - Subscribe to the podcast! 20:03 - Joe & Steve answer your NHL questions! 24:56 - Who Should Bruins name captain? 28:33 - Joe & Steve answer your Bruins questions! 35:50 - Latest with Matt Poitras 39:14 - Joe & Steve answer your Bruins questions! 42:30 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs 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
August 22, 202650min