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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 Boston, WEEI.com, the Boston Metro and the Woburn Daily Times, and Boston Hockey Now.
Listen on Apple PodcastsPucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest the Fourth Period's Shawn Hutcheon wonder what a Fraser Minten extension might look like, and answer some Bruins fans questions. 0:00 – Intro 2:06 – Youth hockey goalie camp experience 6:02 – Shaun's hockey skills facility: what they do and who they work with 9:45 – Bruins news: Matt Poitras contract situation 12:51 – Trent Whitfield elevated to Providence Bruins head coach 21:08 – PrizePicks 23:04 – Mailbag 26:07 – Mailbag: remaining free agents (Tarasenko, Bunting, Talbot) 30:20 – Why the Bruins need to move on from the championship core mentality 34:18 – Ted DiNardo & new Bruins staff additions 40:36 – Mailbag: Carlson contract & impact on Bruins extensions 46:02 – Mailbag: AHL roster & which prospects are close 49:34 – 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
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the B's hiring Trent Whitfield as the new head coach of the Providence Bruins and answer some fan questions, including some trade rumors involving Chris Kreider and Shane Wright. 0:00 - Welcome in! 1:44 - Providence Bruins hire Trent Whitefield as Head Coach 14:34 - Will Bruins make any more moves this offseason? 17:32 - Joe & Mick answer your Bruins questions 17:38 - Should Bruins have moved on from Casey Mittelstadt? 20:54 - Prizepicks 22:10 - Subscribe to the podcast! 22:51 - Joe & Mick answer your Bruins questions 30:15 - Anyone in Providence who could make impact this season for Bruins? 33:09 - Looking at potential trade targets for Bruins 39:27 - Talking about how they got into writing 42:50 - More on potential trade targets for Bruins 44:36 - Will Bruins get deal done with Matt Poitras before camp? 47:05 - Should Bruins trade for Shane Wright? 50:02 - Joe & Mick answer your Bruins questions 57:45 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - 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
Haggs goes solo for a mailbag edition of Pucks with Haggs, tackling the biggest questions heading into Bruins training camp. Who's getting the Providence Bruins head coaching job — and why Trent Whitfield is the overwhelming favorite? What does Matt Poitras' unsigned status mean? Then it's a deep dive into the young forward group, which prospects are actually ready to push for NHL time, and which ones need another year in Providence. Plus: realistic win total expectations for next season, the Shane Wright trade rumor, best Atlantic Division offseason, and a projected opening night lineup to close it out. 0:00 – Intro 3:55 – Matt Poitras still unsigned + roster bubble players 7:25 – Mailbag Q&A begins: overabundance of young forwards? 13:13 – Can the young core break through this year? 20:01 – PrizePicks 22:20 – Top six candidates beyond Pastrnak 25:04 – Realistic win total and playoff expectations 29:47 – Shane Wright trade talk 37:36 – Atlantic Division: who had the best offseason? 42:06 – Projected opening night lineup 44:08 – Outro Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - 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
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo answer some Bruins fan questions and discuss what the holdup is for Matt Poitras signing a contract with the Bruins 0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Latest on Boston Bruins moves this offseason 7:18 - Future of Matthew Poitras with Boston Bruins 20:59 - Prizepicks 22:15 - Subscribe to the podcast! 22:53 - Where do Bruins stack up against the rest of NHL next year? 28:09 - Riley Duran Hockey camp 29:51 - Joe and Mick answer your Bruins questions! 30:01 - How would you grade Bruins offseason so far 32:40 - Thoughts on Bruins front offices changes 35:04 - Which Bruins youngsters will be locked up in extensions? 39:48 - Any more moves coming from Bruins? 44:31 - What happened with Bruins and Viktor Arvidsson 47:10 - Reaction to changes in Red Wings Front Office 49:23 - What position will James Hagens play next season? 54:12 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests the New England Hockey Journal's Evan Marinovsky and Arlington High School hockey coach John Messuri discuss the Bruins changes to the front office, and have a lively discussion about the state of prep hockey and youth hockey with the changes happening at the junior level. 0:00 – Intro 2:05 – Bruins front office changes: analytics, new hires, what it means 7:15 – Praising the internal promotions and what's changed in the org 11:34 – Roster talk 18:51 – PrizePicks 20:44 – USA Hockey & the Canadian Hockey League debate 27:17 – Growing college hockey and the NIL/transfer portal effect 36:10 – USNTDP vs. other development paths: what's best for kids? 48:33 – AI in scouting and the future of player development 52:42 – Grading the Bruins' offseason moves 58:43 – Steve Yzerman removed as Wings president: league-wide implications 1:02:43 – Final thoughts & outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the changes to the Bruins front office, whether it's relarted to changes coming in Detroit and answer some fan questions. 0:00 - Welcome in! 1:46 - Reaction to Bruins announcing Hockey operations staff changes 17:47 - Prizepicks 19:01 - Subscribe to the podcast! 19:46 - Joe & Mick answer your Boston Bruins questions! 20:40 - How will Bruins rotate goalies this season? 30:43 - Will Borgen be a good fit with Bruins? 35:50 - What position should James Hagens play this season? 43:24 - What to make of Bruins front office changes 52:27 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest the Fourth Period's Shawn Hutcheon discuss the Bruins moves in free agency and at the NHL Draft, and what it could mean for the rest of the summer for the Black and Gold. They also answer some fan questions. 0:00 - Intro 3:34 - Draft Recap & Overall Offseason Thoughts 6:07 - Breaking Down the JJ Peterka Trade 11:32 - Why the Bruins Keep Drafting Goalies — And Why It's Smart 21:11 - Re-signings Breakdown 23:21 - Too Many Defensemen — Who Gets Moved? 28:45 - Are the Bruins Incrementally Better or Just Different? 30:03 - Breaking Down the Atlantic Division Race 33:21 - Young Guys Who Need to Step Up 36:08 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 instantly in lineups when you play your first $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the Bruins roster and whether their July 1 moves leave the door open for something else to happen this summer. They also go over development camp & answer a few questions from the fans. Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests Steve Conroy and Mick Colageo grade the Bruins moved and discuss how the pieces fit 0:00 - Welcome in 2:12 - Recapping Bruins offseason moves 19:41 - Prizepicks 20:53 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:31 - Joe, Mick and Steve answer your Bruins questions 58:19 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Conor Ryan talk about the Bruins needs and potential moves to make at the start of NHL free agency. 0:00 - Welcome in Conor Ryan! 1:55 - What will Bruins do in Free Agency? 18:39 - Prizepicks 20:53 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:32 - Recapping Boston Bruins NHL Draft 30:00 - Future of Boston Bruins roster 34:36 - More on What will Bruins do in Free Agency? 44:57 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests NESN's Andy Brickley and the NEHJ's Mark Divver discuss the big moves being made around the NHL and what things might look like on NHL Draft night for the Black and Gold. Pucks with Haggs on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the big trades happening around the NHL, and whether the Bruins should rethink their strategy. They also discuss Patrice Bergeron's whirlwind week and the honors awaiting him next season. Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Haggerty breaks down a busy stretch for the Bruins, starting with the trade of Andre Gasseau's rights for additional draft capital — and why it ended up being smart asset management on Boston's part. Joe also gives an overview of the Bruins' offseason priorities: a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman, with plenty of cap space to make it happen. Plus a loaded mailbag: reaction to Carolina's first-ever Stanley Cup, including three former Bruins lifting the trophy, Brandon Bussey's incredible underdog journey, the fallout from the Vegas/Torts split and what's next for Bruce Cassidy, and a heartfelt tribute to Patrice Bergeron ahead of his number retirement. Joe also tackles listener questions on Viktor Arvidsson's free agency, the Elias Lindholm contract, and advice for parents navigating youth hockey. 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Bruins Trade Andre Gasseau for Draft Capital 2:32 - Why the Player Wanted Out — and Why Boston Let Him Go 4:13 - Good Asset Management on the Deal 5:48 - Bruins' Cap Space & Offseason Strategy Overview 6:51 - The Two Pieces Boston Actually Needs This Summer 7:58 - Which Teams Are True Cup Contenders for 26-27? 8:20 - Carolina's Championship — Hurricanes Finally Get One 11:03 - Three Former Bruins Win the Cup with Carolina 13:16 - Brandon Bussey's Underdog Stanley Cup Story 15:24 - The Bruins' Goalie Depth Decision Behind Swayman 18:33 - Which Teams Will Contend Next Season? 19:08 - PrizePicks 21:36 - Did Vegas Expect Torts to Leave? Where Does He Land Next? 24:56 - What Happens to Bruce Cassidy Now? 25:50 - Could Cassidy Be a Fit for the Toronto Job? 27:30 - Reaction to the Detroit/Swiss Pool Signing 28:57 - How Different Would This Offseason Be Without the Ball? 30:45 - More on the Bussey Story & How Waivers Work 32:49 - Bergeron's Number Retirement — A Personal Tribute 36:54 - Congrats to Rob Rossi & Staff Changes 37:29 - Have the Bruins Been Talking to Arvidsson's Camp? 39:13 - Youth Hockey Q&A: Path to Beanpot Schools 42:16 - Did the Bruins Replace Torey Krug on the Power Play? 43:16 - Evaluating the Lindholm Contract & What Went Wrong 45:51 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Joe is joined by Kevin Paul Dupont and Mick Colageo to discuss the latest offseason storylines surrounding the Bruins and around the NHL. They react to the Stanley Cup Final and the ongoing coaching saga in Edmonton. Then the guys give thoughts on rumored trade targets for the Bruins this offseason. After the break, Joe and Mick answer mailbag questions on David Pastrnak, the Matt McIlvane hire, and more offseason targets. Pucks with Haggs on CLNS is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joe Haggerty breaks down a busy week in Bruins land — starting with Stanley Cup Finals reactions, where Carolina is taking control behind Brandon Bussey's remarkable underdog story. Then it's Bruins news: the hiring of assistant coach Matt McIlvaine, Pastrnak's All-Star nod, McAvoy's Norris votes, and confirmation of the 2028 Toronto first round pick. Joe also gets into what Boston actually needs this offseason — a top-six center and a right-shot defenseman — and why cap space and assets aren't the problem. The real challenge? Getting players to want to come to Boston in an era where stars increasingly dictate where they play. Plus a deep Q&A mailbag: the NHL buzzer beater debate, whether Minton and Hagens can take a step next year, the real trade value of Jeremy Swayman, and the big question — should the Bruins ever consider trading Pastrnak? 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Stanley Cup Finals Reaction: Carolina Taking Control 1:45 - Brandon Bussey's Cinderella Story 3:06 - Carter Hart Looking Worn Down for Vegas 4:18 - What Bussey's Run Says About How the Bruins Develop Goalies 9:02 - Bruins Hire Matt McIlvaine as Assistant Coach 10:29 - David Pastrnak Named to Second All-Star Team 11:20 - Charlie McAvoy Norris Trophy Votes 12:13 - Bruins Confirmed to Get Toronto's 2028 First Round Pick 13:14 - What Boston Needs: Top Six Center & Right Shot D 14:34 - Cam Neely Says the Bruins Will Be Aggressive This Offseason 15:27 - Why Players Not Wanting to Come to Boston Is the Real Problem 16:15 - The Dylan Larkin Effect: Players Building Super Teams 18:32 - PrizePicks 20:38 - Should the NHL Adopt the NBA Buzzer Beater Rule? 24:44 - Will Minton & Hagens Make a Leap Next Year? 27:33 - Where Are the Young Guys Training This Summer? 29:37 - What Would It Take to Trade Swayman? 31:43 - Why Goalies Just Don't Hold Great Trade Value 33:35 - Would You Trade Pastrnak? What You'd Actually Get Back 36:36 - How Pastrnak & McAvoy Are Viewed Around the League 37:24 - Is Pastrnak on the Back Slide? 39:23 - Why the Bruins Should Build Around What They Have 41:27 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests James Murphy and Mick Colago discuss the names that could be available to the Bruins, and what it might cost to get them. They also answer some fan questions. 0:00 - Welcome Guest 4:14 - Report: Dylan Larkin willing to accept trade to Wild, Panthers or Knights 18:51 - Prizepicks 20:40 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:20 - Latest around NHL 28:17 - Joe, Mick and James answer your Bruins questions 59:04 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest the Fourth Period's Shawn Hutcheon discuss the Stanley Cup Final, Dylan Larkin's trade request and what the Bruins could be looking in terms of a growing center market in the offseason. 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Stanley Cup Final 9:05 - Dylan Larkin Trade Request 18:17 - Big Trading Offseason? 21:42 - PrizePicks 24:08 - Mailbag 49:15 - Wrapping Up Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Team Finland winning the Worlds and who the Bruins should chase after whole looking to improve their back end. Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - Sign up at http://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS & Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest New England Hockey Journals Evan Marinovsky talk about the Bruins players in world championships, the possible changes to the NCAAs and answer some fan questions. Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the playoffs, the B's players performances at Worlds and answer some Bruins fan questions 0:00 - Welcome in Guest! 3:29 - Reacting to latest in NHL Playoffs 12:32 - James Hagens performance at World Championships 18:44 - Awaken 180 19:50 - Prizepicks 21:18 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:57 - More on James Hagens play at World Championships 23:40 - Other Bruins players play at World Championships 28:58 - Joe & Mick answer your Bruins questions! 29:50 - Looking at Bruins roster construction 40:48 - If Avalanche fire Jared Bednar should Bruins fire Sturm & hire him 43:17 - More on Bruins roster construction 46:04 - Success of cheaper goalies in playoffs 56:18 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲Download the app today and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices