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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 327 Bruins Preview & Predictions for the 2022-23 Season  Presented by Athletic Greens & BetOnline   It’s predictions time! Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal give their big predictions on the 2022-23 season for the Bruins. They also answer some of the biggest questions facing the team.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - Is this it for Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci?  9:00 - When does David Pastrnak re-sign?  14:30 - An obvious choice for who will lead the Bruins in goals  19:00 - Jeremy Swayman, Linus Ullmark or…both?  23:00 - Unsung hero  29:00 - The big breakout player  31:00 - Bruins MVP  34:00 - Where will the Bruins finish in the Atlantic?  36:00 - What will they do in the postseason?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 326 When Will David Pastrnak Sign & Bruins Getting Love Nationally  Presented by Athletic Greens & BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discuss when David Pastrnak might sign an extension with the Bruins. They also get into Marc McLaughlin, the fourth line and why the Bruins are getting some serious national love.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:15 - The forgotten topic that looms large over the Bruins  6:50 - What will the contract look like?  12:00 - Marc McLaughlin making roster decisions even more difficult  15:00 - Fourth line update  20:00 - Bruins are getting national love  24:00 - Why the Bruins will be very good this year  28:00 - Expectations should be high  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 325 What Anton Stralman Offers & Questions About Nick Foligno’s Future  Presented by Athletic Greens & BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discuss the Bruins giving Anton Stralman a PTO. What does this mean down the line? They also get into Jakub Zboril looking great, the role of Nick Foligno and the future of Jack Studnicka.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:00 - Conor is sure the Boston accent will never go out of style  6:00 - Anton Stralman has value  12:00 - Don’t be mad if Jakub Zboril ends up finding a role  17:00 - Will this make Mike Reilly expendable?  22:00 - Nick Foligno believes he still has goals left in the tank  30:00 - Is Jack Studnicka still worth a spot in the lineup?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 324 7 Biggest Questions Entering Bruins Training Camp  Presented by Athletic Greens & BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discuss their 7 biggest questions for Bruins Training Camp. The questions range from Fabian Lysell and David Krejci to Brandon Carlo and Jakub Zboril.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:00 - Fabian Lysell is lighting it up  6:00 - Will Johnny Beecher make the lineup out of the gate?  12:00 - Something overlooked this offseason  17:00 - The future of Brandon Carlo  21:45 - Can Jakub Zboril fit into the lineup for a full season?  26:00 - Hard to worry about David Krejci  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 323 Trent Frederic’s Big Opportunity & Jim Montgomery Providing a Spark Presented by Athletic Greens & BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of New England Hockey Journal and Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discuss the massive opportunity that Trent Frederic could get with the early-season injuries to the Bruins. The guys also get into other players with big chances in front of them and how much will Jim Montgomery's spark help them?    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:00 - Back at it.  5:00 - Expectations for Trent Frederic  8:00 - Can Trent Frederic elevate his offensive game?  14:00 - Pavel Zacha has a similarly big opportunity  18:00 - Jakub Zboril could be a top-4 defenseman this year  24:00 - Will the spark of a new coach make up for early injuries?  27:30 - Conor’s outrageous screen time numbers  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 322 How Does Boston Feel About the Bruins?  Presented by Athletic Greens & BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media and Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discuss the latest Channel Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey. The guys get into how the Bruins stack up against the other four teams in town, as well as what Bruins fans think the team needs to do. Also, Tuukka Rask continues to catch some hate.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:00 - Takeaways from 2022 Channel Media & Market Research New England Sports Survey  7:00 - Why were Jim Montgomery’s numbers low?  14:00 - People surveyed have the wrong thing as the No. 1 problem for this team  19:00 - Tuukka Rask still catching hate  24:00 - Who has a better chance at winning a championship this year: the Bruins or the Patriots?  28:00 - Bruins fans want Auston Matthews  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 321 Bruce Cassidy Sounds Off on Firing & Bruins Prospects Ranked Low  Presented by Athletic Greens & BetOnline    Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media and Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discuss BSJ’s exclusive interview with Bruce Cassidy in Las Vegas. The guys dive into Cassidy’s answers and decipher how he really feels since his firing from the Bruins. They also get into The Athletic’s recent rankings of prospects under the age of 23.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - The big takeaway from the Bruce Cassidy interview  10:00 - Was Cassidy the scapegoat?  17:00 - How much should the Bruins worry about their prospect pool?  21:00 - Fabian Lysell ranked way low  24:00 - Expectations for Lysell  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 320 What Should Be Expected From Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and Bruins Top Players?  Presented by Athletic Greens & BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media and Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal discuss what should be expected from Patrice Bergeron, Brad Marchand and the Bruins top players in the 2022-23 season. There are some fun predictions in there, as well as some realistic ones. As always, the guys will be proven 100 percent right.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:30 - Bill Burr put on quite the show  5:30 - Realistic expectations for Patrice Bergeron  10:00 - How will Brad Marchand look when he returns?  15:00 - David Pastrnak for 50 goals  20:00 - Charlie McAvoy’s next step  24:00 - David Krejci’s return  28:00 - Looking for Jeremy Swayman’s continued improvement  34:00 - Will Fabian Lysell stick in Boston this season?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 319 Interview with Bruins Top Prospect Mason Lohrei  Presented by BetOnline & Athletic Greens    Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media chats with Bruins 2020 second-round pick and Ohio State defenseman Mason Lohrei about his upbringing, his life in hockey and what he hopes to accomplish this season and going forward. Spoiler: Lohrei loves the North End for the Italian restaurants.    NOTE: This was recorded on August 3.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - On rehabbing from his knee injury  8:00 - Growing up in Madison, Wisconsin  16:00 - A big piece of adversity  19:00 - A switch of position  23:00 - Adjusting to the USHL  26:00 - Who he watches a lot in the NHL  29:00 - The impact of Adam McQuaid  31:00 - Tuning out the noise  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 318 Bruins Sign Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci & Pavel Zacha  Presented by BetOnline & Athletic Greens   Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss the Bruins very busy Monday, as the team signed Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci and Pavel Zacha. The guys get into the short- and long-term impacts of the signings and who benefits the most. They also get into how the Bruins match up in the Eastern Conference.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - The Bruins get No. 1 and 2 centers for cheap  9:00 - Who plays with Bergeron to start the season? 13:00 - How much did Bruce Cassidy leaving play into this?  17:15 - Pavel Zacha’s money is good, the term is surprising  20:00 - How do the Bruins stack up in the Atlantic?  25:00 - The person who benefits most from Monday’s signings  30:00 - When will David Pastrnak re-sign?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 317 Does Nazem Kadri Make Sense for the Bruins?  Presented by BetOnline Presented by Athletic Greens   Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss the Bruins wild trip to Italy. The guys also debate whether or not the Bruins sign Nazem Kadri, what Pavel Zacha’s contract will looks like and…when will Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci re-sign? Also, a Milan Lucic return is a fun idea, but wouldn’t make a ton of sense.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - The Bruins took over Italy  7:50 - A Milan Lucic reunion…?  12:00 - Remember Nazem Kadri?  16:00 - Not a bad backup plan  21:00 - Conor being up in the air didn’t get Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci to re-sign  25:00 - The signings feel imminent  27:00 - What Pavel Zacha might come in at  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 316 What Will the Bruins Lineup Look Like Without Brad Marchand, Charlie McAvoy & Matt Grzelcyk?  Presented by BetOnline Presented by Athletic Greens   Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss how the Matthew Tkachuk trade impacts the Atlantic Division. The guys also get into what the top six will look like without Brad Marchand and who will step up on defense with Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk out to begin the season?    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - Did the Panthers get better or worse with the Matthew Tkachuk trade?  8:00 - Now the Bruins must deal with Tkachuk  12:00 - What will the top six look like without Brad Marchand?  17:00 - The future of Fabian Lysell  22:00 - Life without Charlie McAvoy and Matt Grzelcyk  24:00 - Jakub Zboril could be a wild card  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 315 How Johnny Gaudreau’s Contract Could Impact David Pastrnak’s Future  Presented by BetOnline Presented by Athletic Greens   Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss how Johnny Gaudreau’s new contract could impact the market for David Pastrnak. The guys also get into Pavel Zacha’s fit, what he could make on his next deal and how the Bruins can free up cap space.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:00 - Could Johnny Gaudreau’s contract impact David Pastrnak’s future?  7:00 - Bruins don’t have the same problem the Flames have  13:15 - Could Pavel Zacha be a good enough 2C?  17:00 - Zacha as an instrument to keep Pastrnak  22:00 - What will Zacha’s contract look like?  27:00 - Bruins must find a way to clear cap space  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 314 What Will the Bruins Do in Free Agency?  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss Jim Montgomery’s introductory press conference. The guys also preview free agency and evaluate what the Bruins have to spend. Hint: it’s not much. Plus, a Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci reunion looks imminent.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:00 - Bruins will not be rebuilding  8:00 - Can the Bruins keep trying to win Stanley Cups and retool?  12:00 - Bruins don’t have the space for Nazem Kadri  15:00 - A good option on defense  18:00 - How the Bruins can free up space  23:00 - Is David Krejci the best option at 2C?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 313 Potential Free Agents to Target & The Right Choice at 2C Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of CLNS Media rides solo on this episode and answers listener questions. The questions range from the 2022 NHL Draft, to the best option as the next second line center, to potential UFAs to target, to the impact of Jim Montgomery. This episode covers a lot.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:00 - Could the Bruins deal into the first round at this year’s Draft?  6:00 - Who benefits the most from Jim Montgomery?  13:00 - Getting creative with the salary cap  20:00 - The best option at 2C for the Bruins  24:00 - The Nazem Kadri dilemma  31:00 - A realistic UFA target  34:00 - The future of David Pastrnak  41:00 - Preseason predictions for breakout and bust candidates  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 312 What Don Sweeney and Patrice Bergeron’s Returns Mean & The Coaching Search Continues  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss the recent news surrounding the Bruins. The guys get into Don Sweeney returning as GM and what it means going forward. They also talk about Patrice Bergeron returning and how they can manage that with the salary cap. The guys then get into David Quinn as the likely favorite for next head coach.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - How the Bruins can sign Patrice Bergeron with very little salary cap  9:00 - Don Sweeney is returning  12:00 - Does anyone trust a Sweeney-led front office ushering in a new era in Boston?  16:00 - David Quinn as the favorite to be the next head coach  19:00 - It wouldn’t be the most creative move ever  22:00 - Bruins should be looking outside the box  26:00 - The direction of the Bruins is

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 311 Will the Bruins Trade for a First-Round Pick & Learning from the Lightning  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss what pieces the Bruins might have to trade into the 2022 first round. Do they even want to? The guys also discuss the latest Athletic survey that shows Bruins fans aren’t happy, the Bruins odds to get to the 2023 Stanley Cup and what can the Bruins learn from the Lightning and the Avalanche?    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:00 - What pieces do the Bruins have that they could use in a trade for a first-round pick?  6:00 - Do they even want to get into the 2022 first round?  12:00 - The Bruins have the 11th best odds to win the 2023 Cup  16:00 - What can the Bruins learn from the Avalanche?  19:00 - How about the Lightning?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 310 Who Should the Bruins Hire as Their Next Head Coach?  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss who the Bruins should hire as their next head coach. The guys get into what the hiring means in terms of what direction the Bruins should take. They also dive into what that direction should be. Hint: You may not love it in the short-term.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - Who are the top 3 candidates to be the next Bruins head coach?  9:00 - Outside the box candidates  19:00 - What is the direction of the Bruins this offseason?  24:00 - How the Bruins can get a high first-round pick  28:00 - What the Bruins actually end up doing is probably what they shouldn’t do  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 309 Why Did the Bruins Fire Bruce Cassidy & Where Do They Go From Here?  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to talk about the surprising news that Bruce Cassidy was fired. They get into why it happened, how it happened and what the Bruins will do going forward.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:00 - Instant reaction to Bruce Cassidy being fired  8:00 - What are the Bruins doing?  15:00 - It doesn’t add up  21:00 - What the Bruins may do  27:00 - Potential Bruins head coaching fits  33:00 - What does Cassidy do next?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 308 End of Season Grades for the Bruins  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to hand out end-of-season grades for each player on the Bruins. They get into some of the standouts and some of the not-so-great ones. They also talk about Brad Marchand’s injury.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:30 - Evan let Conor down  4:00 - Reacting to Brad Marchand news  8:00 - It’s time for grades!  14:00 - How about that bottom six?  22:00 - How about the defense?  30:00 - The goaltending  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices