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.
Reliving and Ranking the Best Bruins Playoff Moments Since 2008
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly relive the greatest Bruins playoff moments since 2008 and rank them.  0:00 - Welcome in! 1:45 - Ranking the Best Bruins Playoff Moments Since 2008 4:06 - 2024, Game 7, R1: David Pastrnak’s OT winner vs. Toronto  6:43 - 2021: Game 1, R2 vs. NYI: Pastrnak’s hat trick in first game vs. NYI at full-capacity crowd  8:10 - 2021, Game 3, R1: Craig Smith 2OT winner vs. Washington (went on to win the series 4-1)  9:30 - 2020, Game 1, R1: Patrice Bergeron 2OT winner vs. CAR in bubble (won series 4-1)  10:13 - 2019, Game 5, R2: David Pastrnak late winner vs. CBJ (won series 4-2)  11:37 - 2019, Game 1, SC: Torey Krug hit (Bruins lost series 4-3)  13:05 - 2019, Game 5, SC: Zdeno Chara ovation for broken jaw  14:17 - 2018, Game 7, R1: Four goals in third period to come back from 4-3 to beat Toronto, 7-4 (Krug, DeBrusk, Pastrnak, Marchand ENG); two goals from DeBrusk  15:54 - 2017, Game 5, R1: Kuraly 2OT winner vs. Ottawa (lost in 6)  16:40 - No moments from 2014 18:17 - Prizepicks 19:21 - 2013 Game 2, SC: Daniel Paille laser for OT Winner vs. CHI  21:05 - 2013 Game 4, R3: Adam McQuaid snipe slapper for only goal in win vs. Pitt  22:59 - 2013 Game 3, R3: Brad Marchand to Patrice Bergeron for 2OT winner  24:47 - 2013 Game 3, R3: Greg Campbell’s PK with a broken leg  27:00 - 2013, Game 7, R1: Patrice Bergeron’s tying goal vs. Toronto & 2013, Game 7, R1: Patrice Bergeron’s winning goal vs. Toronto  28:33 - 2013, R2 vs. NYR: Torey Krug’s debut — 4 goals in 5 games  30:15 - 2013, R3 vs. Pittsburgh: Tuukka Rask: 4-0-0, 134 saves on 139 shots (.985 save percentage)  31:08 - 2012, Game 1 vs. WSH, R1: Chris Kelly slap shot from circle for OT winner  32:32 - Subscribe to the podcast! 33:28 - 2011, Game 3, R1: Andrew Ference glove malfunction  34:47 - 2011, Game 5, R1: Nathan Horton’s 2OT winner vs. MTL  35:38 - 2011, Game 7, R1: Nathan Horton’s OT winner vs. MTL  36:35 - 2011, Game 3, SC: Brad Marchand shorthanded goal (Bruins won game, 8-1)  38:48 - 2011, Game 5, R3: Tim Thomas save on Steve Downie  40:32 - 2011, Games 1-2, R3: Tyler Seguin three goals in two games  42:37 - 2011, Game 7, R3: Nathan Horton late winner  43:28 - 2011, Game 4, SC: Brad Marchand takes down Erhoff, upends Daniel Sedin and fights Keith Ballard in final two minutes (Bruins won 4-0)  45:18 - 2011, Game 6, SC: Brad Marchand snipe off the rush/Bruins score 3 in 9 minutes to chase Luongo  46:58 - 2011, Game 6, SC: Brad Marchand punching Daniel Sedin in the face late (Bruins won 5-2)   47:44 - 2011, Game 7, SC: Patrice Bergeron’s early goal & 2011, Game 7, SC: Patrice Bergeron’s shorthanded goal on his stomach 50:26 - 2010, Game 1, R2: Marc Savard’s OT winner + celly in first game in two months  53:03 - 2010, Game 4, R1: Miro Satan’s 2OT winner vs. Buffalo  54:55 - 2010, Game 2, R1: Johnny Boychuk wrecks Matt Ellis in open ice  55:54 - 2008, Game 6, R1: Sturm face winner vs. MTL (lost series 4-3)  57:24 - Anything we missed 59:00 - 2011, Game 5 R1: Michael Ryder glove save vs MTL 1:00:30 - Reviewing the list 1:01:49 - Honorable mentions 1:03:47 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat 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
Jul 16
1 hr 6 min
The Best and Worst Don Sweeney Free Agent Signings
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky breaks out his tiers to rank Don Sweeney's free agent signings since 2015.  0:00 - Welcome in! 1:31 - Tiering Don Sweeney’s Best and Worst Free Agent signings 2:45 - Riley Nash 3:54 - Jaroslav Halak 5:44 - Matt Beleskey 8:07 - Craig Smith 9:33 - Derek Forbort 11:02 - Prizepicks 11:58 - Linus Ullmark 14:07 - Nick Foligno 15:35 - Erik Haula 16:39 - Tanner Jeannot 18:50 - Elias Lindholm 21:20 - David Krejci 22:20 - John Moore 24:20 - David Backes 26:50 - Subscribe to the podcast! 27:23 - Nikita Zadorov 30:26 - Morgan Geekie 32:41 - Final Thoughts on the tiers list 33:00 - Wrapping up! Bruins Beat 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
Jul 14
36 min
Will Moore Interview: A fascinating upbringing, piano and becoming a top hockey player
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky interviews Bruins 2025 second-round pick Will Moore about his incredible upbringing. Moore talks about his Brazilian heritage, playing the piano, playing hockey in Toronto and more.  Bruins Beat 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
Jul 10
35 min
Will the Bruins Be a Lottery Team Next Year?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Pete Blackburn dive into the extremely low odds facing the Bruins. They also discuss the moves they've made so far. What are the best-case and worst-case scenarios?  Bruins Beat 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
Jul 7
44 min
Reacting to the Bruins Free Agency Work
Conor Ryan and Evan Marinofsky break down the Bruins' quiet but calculated start to free agency. Rather than chasing big names, Boston stood pat, shed bad contracts, and preserved cap flexibility — and Conor and Evan make the case that's actually the right move at this stage. The guys dig into the Will Borgen signing, what it means for the defensive depth chart, and who's still unsigned or in play. Then it's a look at the forward group: can Hagens crack the top six? What's the realistic ceiling for this roster heading into next season? Plus a send-off for Conor as he heads to Japan. 0:00 – Intro 2:11 – Bruins' free agency approach 6:52 – Will Borgen signing breakdown 10:39 – Remaining roster needs and concerns 14:38 – Deep dive on the Bruins' defensive depth 20:01 – Forward group outlook: Hagens, Potter, and the young core 24:53 – Final thoughts 27:43 – 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
Jul 2
32 min
Reacting to the Bruins at the 2026 NHL Draft | Bruins Beat
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Anthony Kwetkowski (Bruins Network) break down the JJ Peterka trade and the Bruins at the draft. They also dive into what the Bruins should do in free agency.  Bruins Beat 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
Jun 29
56 min
JJ Peterka TRADED to Bruins for 2 First-Round Picks on NHL Draft Night
On this LIVE episode of Bruins Beat, New England Hockey Journal's Evan Marinofsky and Carl Corazzini react to the Bruins acquiring JJ Peterka from the Utah Mammoth on NHL Draft Night. Boston traded the 23rd overall pick and a top-10 protected 2028 first-round pick for Peterka, who is signed through 2029-30 at a $7.7 million cap hit. The guys break down Peterka’s fit, the price Boston paid, and what the move means for the Bruins’ offseason. Bruins Beat 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
Jun 27
1 hr 24 min
What Will the Bruins Do at the 2026 NHL Draft?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into what the Bruins should do with the 23rd pick. They also talk through trade-up scenarios and give their predictions for what the Bruins will do. Bruins Beat 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
Jun 22
38 min
Tiers: Who are the Best Bruins Picks at No. 23?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky breaks out the tiers again! He runs through some of the best options for the Bruins to pick at No. 23 in the NHL Draft.  Bruins Beat 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
Jun 17
34 min
What Can the Bruins Learn from the Hurricanes?
On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into what can be learned from the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win. The guys also get into why the Bruins should learn from Brandon Bussi and highlight the latest Athletic mock draft.  Bruins Beat 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
Jun 15
45 min
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