Bruins Beat
Bruins Beat
CLNS Media Network
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 and in-depth breakdowns and analysis of the week that was for the six-time Stanley Cup Champions. Evan is also joined every week by league executives, players, coaches, and the most notable names in both the local and national media in the Bruins Beat featured guest segment. Download Bruins Beat on iTunes, Stitcher and the CLNS Media Network Mobile App.
Bruins Young Core Is STEPPING UP
Bruins Beat breaks down Boston’s 6-1 win over Utah and the encouraging signs emerging from the Bruins’ young core. Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan discuss David Pastrnak and Morgan Geekie breaking through offensively, Jeremy Swayman’s strong start in net and the continued questions surrounding Pavel Zacha. They also dive into the early impact of James Hagens, Matt Poitras and Frederic Brunet, why Boston’s commitment to playing its young players is already paying off and what the defense could look like once Charlie McAvoy returns. Later, the guys discuss potential Bruins trade targets, including Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson, what Boston should be willing to give up and which top prospects should remain off limits. 0:00 Intro 0:57 Bruins Rout Utah 6-1 5:00 Pastrnak, Geekie & Pavel Zacha 9:05 Jeremy Swayman’s Strong Start 11:50 PrizePicks 13:01 Rocket Money 14:00 Bruins Young Players Step Up 17:58 James Hagens’ Encouraging Start 23:15 Bruins Defense & Charlie McAvoy’s Return 26:43 Dylan Larkin & Simon Edvinsson Trade Talk 33:05 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
Oct 9
36 min
What to make of the Bruins through four games
Evan Marinofsky and Mark Divver go live to react to the Boston Bruins and the Ottawa Senators. Tune in for the biggest storylines, top performers, and more! Bruins Beat 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
Oct 6
47 min
INSTANT REACTION: Bruins Defeat Rangers 3-0 in Season Opener
Evan Marinofsky and Carl Corazzini go live to react to the Boston Bruins season opener against the New York Rangers. Tune in for the biggest storylines, top performers, and more! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:  Kalshi — On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information, see kalshi.com/regulatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 30
31 min
Bold Predictions for Bruins in 2026-27
Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan go live and discuss their Bold Bruins predictions ahead of the start of the 2026-27 season. Can the Bruins build off their successful campaign last season & turn it into even more success? Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:  Kalshi — On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information, see ⁠kalshi.com/regulatory⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 29
48 min
Is Kirill Marchenko to the Bruins Realistic?
The NHL regular season kicks off on Tuesday, Sept 29 and the Boston Bruins will host the New York Rangers at TD Garden. Despite the season fast approaching, Boston is interested in adding to their roster. Reports indicate the Bruins are interested in Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko. Marchenko, who reportedly requested a trade from the team, has several NHL suitors. On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and CBS Sports’ Kasey Hudson break down news of the Bruins’ “offer” for Marchenko. Who could be in a potential trade package for the Columbus winger? Which prospects could the Blue Jackets ask for? Evan and Kasey discuss all the potential ways this trade could go down. They also dive into what to make of the 2026 preseason and expectations for the season. What’s next for James Hagens and the Bruins’ youngsters? Should Sturm play the kids more in 2026/27? Can the Bruins get past the first round of the playoffs? Evan and Kasey break it all down on this episode of Bruins Beat. 00:00 Intro 02:28 Kirill Marchenko rumors 12:13 What to do with Pavel Zacha 19:50 Kalshi 21:23 Rocket Money 21:24 Should/will the Bruins play the kids? 30:14 Expectations/feelings about the team 34:35 Thanks for watching! Bruins Beat on CLNS Media is Powered by:  Kalshi — On Kalshi, you’re trading against peers in a live market — meaning there’s no house. And as the probability changes, you can buy in and out of your position. Trade the draft pick, the game, and more on Kalshi! Download Kalshi. Use code CLNS to get $25 when you trade $25. K-A-L-S-H-I. Kalshi. Trade What’s Next. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Event contract trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. Prices, values, and available markets may differ from those mentioned. For more information see kalshi.com/regulatory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 27
40 min
Who Has Stood Out So Far in Bruins Training Camp?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan get into the lines from the beginning of Bruins Training Camp. They also tackle the weird David Pastrnak captaincy leak from a Premier League team.  0:00 - Coming up! 1:02 - Welcome in! 2:37 - Did Tottenham Spurs leak Bruins will name David Pastrnak captain? 8:27 - Evan reveals he tried to get Cam Schlittler on the podcast 10:10 - When will Bruins name Captain? 11:51 - Prizepicks 13:26 - Rocket Money 14:31 - Takeaways from Boston Bruins training camp 25:06 - Subscribe to the podcast! 25:23 - Looking at Bruins Top 6 right now 30:42 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat 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
Sep 22
34 min
Five Takeaways From Day 1 of Bruins Training Camp
Evan Marinofsky goes solo on Bruins Beat to react to Day 1 of Bruins training camp and break down the first look at Boston’s forward lines and defensive pairings. Evan starts with the young line featuring James Hagens and Fraser Minten, why he likes the energy of that group, and what their early placement could tell us about Marco Sturm’s plans. He also discusses the Bruins’ top-six combinations, David Pastrnak’s linemates, and the competition for spots throughout the bottom six. On defense, Evan examines Frederic Brunet getting an early look alongside Charlie McAvoy, the Hampus Lindholm and Andrew Peeke pairing, and the chaos potential of Nikita Zadorov and Connor Clifton together. Plus, he looks at Boston’s crowded blue line, which young players could earn real opportunities, and the biggest storylines to watch as training camp continues. 0:00 Intro 1:03 Reacting to Day 1 of Bruins Training Camp 2:18 James Hagens, Fraser Minten & the Young Line 6:34 Bruins Top Six & David Pastrnak’s Linemates 10:10 Bottom-Six Battles & Roster Competition 14:45 PrizePicks 16:18 Bruins Defensive Pairings 18:07 Frederic Brunet & Charlie McAvoy 20:33 Bruins’ Crowded Blue Line 21:52 Young Players Getting Their Opportunity 23:16 Goaltending & Final Thoughts 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
Sep 18
27 min
James Hagens Enters Bruins Training Camp Scorching Hot
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan react (realistically!) to James Hagens' scoring outburst against Buffalo. The guys also dive into the captaincy and big questions around David Pastrnak and Pavel Zacha.  0:00 - Coming up! 1:20 - Welcome in! 3:14 - James Hagens shines at Bruins rookie camp 16:33 - Prizepicks 18:06 - Latest on potential Bruins captaincy 26:18 - Subscribe to the podcast! 26:36 - Underrated Bruins storylines entering training camp 39:28 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat 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
Sep 16
44 min
Grading the Bruins Before Training Camp
Evan Marinofsky goes solo on Bruins Beat to project how Boston’s roster will perform this season ahead of training camp. Evan puts the Bruins through his preseason tier list, grading players based on the type of year he expects them to have rather than where they currently stand. He breaks down Boston’s forward group, including expectations for Morgan Geekie, James Hagens, Elias Lindholm, Fraser Minten, Casey Mittelstadt, Pavel Zacha and Matt Poitras. Evan also makes a huge prediction for David Pastrnak and JJ Peterka, believing the two could become one of the NHL’s most dangerous offensive combinations. On defense, he sorts through Boston’s crowded blue line and evaluates Nikita Zadorov, Mason Lohrei and Charlie McAvoy. Finally, Evan turns to the goaltenders and explains what he expects from Jeremy Swayman and Michael DiPietro this season. 0:00 Intro 0:48 Bruins Preseason Tier List 2:25 Bruins Forwards: Eyssimont, Geekie & Hagens 7:12 Elias Lindholm, Fraser Minten & Casey Mittelstadt 10:51 David Pastrnak & JJ Peterka Predictions 13:33 Pavel Zacha & Matt Poitras 16:30 PrizePicks 18:43 Bruins Defense & Blue-Line Logjam 24:31 Nikita Zadorov, Mason Lohrei & Charlie McAvoy 29:22 Jeremy Swayman & Michael DiPietro 31:37 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
Sep 13
35 min
Did the Bruins Get it Right with the Fraser Minten Contract?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan break down Fraser Minten's new contract. It's big but was it the right move? The guys also overreact to one day of Captain's Practice.  0:00 - Coming up 0:28 - Welcome in 1:22 - Fraser Minten signs 7-year, $50.4M extension with Bruins 14:12 - Prizepicks 15:53 - Rocket Money 16:39 - Future of Pavel Zacha with Bruins 25:26 - Subscribe to the podcast! 26:12 - Reaction to Day 1 of Bruins Captain’s Practice 31:48 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat 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
Sep 8
35 min
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