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Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 307 Trades that Could Free Up Cap Space for the Bruins  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss how the Bruins can free up cap space. They get into which players on the current roster would fit best in certain trades. The guys also dive into why Bruce Cassidy isn't the one who should be receiving all the blame.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - Bruce Cassidy deserves some blame, but not as much as he’s getting from Bruins management  8:00 - Management needs to look in the mirror  12:00 - How the Bruins can clear cap space  15:00 - How to package Jake DeBrusk in a trade  18:00 - Should the Bruins trade Brandon Carlo?  22:00 - Top-six centers the Bruins could trade for  26:00 - Is Craig Smith on the trade block?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 306 Where Do the Bruins Go From Here?  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss what comes next for the Bruins. The guys get into the future of Patrice Bergeron, Jake DeBrusk and what Don Sweeney should do with this roster. They also discuss the other big storylines of the offseason.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - Why the loss to the Hurricanes is so disappointing  9:00 - The Patrice Bergeron to Montreal rumors are done  14:00 - Bergeron’s decision looms large  19:00 - Freeing up cap space  24:00 - Parts of the lineup the Bruins should focus on adding to this offseason  27:00 - Predictions on Bergeron  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 305 The Bruins Look Like a Whole New Team  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss the Bruins-Hurricanes first-round series. Quite the turnaround, right? The guys discuss the Bruins resurgence as well as Hampus Lindholm’s health, the Hurricanes being stupid and Jeremy Swayman. Plus, some updated series predictions.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:30 - What a turnaround from the Bruins  6:00 - The Hurricanes aren’t very smart  12:00 - Bruins shouldn’t rush Hampus Lindholm  18:00 - Keeping an eye out for preventing head injuries  22:00 - Jeremy Swayman looks like a legit playoff goalie  26:00 - The Marchand-Bergeron-Pastrnak line is so back  28:00 - Updated series predictions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 304 Preview and Predictions for Bruins-Hurricanes Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to preview the Bruins-Hurricanes first-round matchup. The guys dissect each aspect of the series and then give their series predictions. Crazily enough, Evan and Conor have very different predictions for the series.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:15 - Don’t put any stock in regular season stats  9:00 - Evan’s prediction for what the Bruins do in net  17:00 - Hurricanes have a goaltending issue of their own  21:00 - Which forward line is most important for the Bruins?  25:00 - What’s the deal on defense?  27:00 - Series predictions  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 303 Brad Marchand in a Slump & Comparing this Bruins Team to Past Teams  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss whether or not the Bruins should be worried about Brad Marchand. They also get into the power play, Jeremy Swayman and they have some fun comparing this year’s Bruins lineup to previous years. There were some fairly surprising takes.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:30 - An incredible tribute for Guy Lafleur  6:00 - Should we be worried about Brad Marchand?  7:45 - How about the power play?  10:00 - Jeremy Swayman is back on his game  14:00 - Comparing this Bruins lineups to previous ones  17:30 - This year’s top 6 vs. last year’s top 6  21:00 - This year’s bottom 6 is one of a kind  29:00 - Zdeno Chara or Hampus Lindholm next to Charlie McAvoy?  33:00 - Comparing the goaltending  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 302 How the Bruins Can Approach Goaltending in the Playoffs & Potential First-Round Matchups  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Scott McLaughlin of WEEI to discuss everything going on with the Bruins goaltending situation. They get into who should start Game 1 and a specific strategy that could change the NHL. They also dive into whether or not the Bruins recent struggles should cause worry and what’s the best first-round matchup?    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - Is Jeremy Swayman back on track?  9:00 - Who should start Game 1?  13:00 - Could the Bruins use both goalies in the postseason?  20:00 - Bruins are slipping a bit  24:00 - Potential Wild Card matchups  29:00 - Which would be the better matchup: the Rangers or the Hurricanes?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 301 Linus Ullmark or Jeremy Swayman & Reflecting on the Bruins without Torey Krug  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss the big goalie debate between Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. With Ullmark making a strong push, will he be the postseason starter? The guys also get into how the Bruins must avoid injury through the rest of the regular season and they evaluate life after Torey Krug.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:00 - Conor’s take on Capital One Arena  4:00 - Linus Ullmark making a case to be the starter  9:00 - How should Bruce Cassidy handle the goaltending in the postseason?  12:00 - Should the Bruins rest David Pastrnak?  15:00 - Torey Krug returns  20:00 - Evaluating the Bruins without Torey Krug  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 300 Jake DeBrusk Fitting in & The Lineup is Taking Shape  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss how Jake DeBrusk’s chemistry with Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand has grown in recent weeks. The guys also get into the lines, Marc McLaughlin, Jeremy Swayman and a potential matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - There’s more to Jake DeBrusk’s game right now  9:00 - The forward lines look solidified  12:00 - Marc McLaughlin shows promise  19:00 - McLaughlin could fill a need next season  22:00 - Jeremy Swayman is being tested  25:00 - Would you like the Bruins against the Hurricanes in a seven-game series?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 299 Why the Bruins are Finding So Much Success  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss why the Bruins have been so good for the past few months. They get into each aspect of the team and how every line and D-pairing has turned their play around so drastically. Plus, how do you like the Bruins chances against Toronto and Tampa Bay?    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:30 - This is a totally different team  5:00 - Hampus Lindholm adds a whole new element  11:00 - Bruins have something they haven’t had in awhile  17:00 - Why Erik Haula is working at 2C  23:00 - Conor started a Twitter fire  28:00 - Looking at the Leafs  32:00 - How would the Bruins match up with Tampa Bay in a first-round matchup?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 298 Reacting to the Bruins Trade Deadline Performance  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss how the Bruins did at the Trade Deadline. They’re better, but how much better? They talk about Hampus Lindholm’s new contract extension, Jake DeBrusk’s contract extension and the state of the forwards.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - Reacting to the Hampus Lindholm trade and extension  11:00 - Bruins make something out of nothing with Zach Senyshyn deal  20:00 - Why wasn’t Jake DeBrusk dealt?  24:00 - So how much better is the Atlantic?  30:00 - Big moves around the rest of the league  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 298 Previewing the Bruins Trade Deadline Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss what the Bruins will be looking to do at the 2022 NHL Trade Deadline. They get into some names the Bruins may pursue and which players would be the best possible fits. Also, Evan and Conor make their trade deadline predictions.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter. Follow CLNS Media on Twitter.   4:00 - What are other teams doing?? 8:00 - The Charlie Coyle line is providing an important element 12:00 - Teams above the Bruins are starting to slip… 18:00 - What should the focus be at the deadline? 24:00 - Who should the Bruins target? 31:00 - Official deadline predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 297 The Bruins Trade Deadline Strategy is Changing & The Leafs are Falling  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss why the latest road trip may have the Bruins switching up their trade deadline goals. They also talk about Jeremy Swayman’s case to be the starting goalie, potential future Bruins wingers and the potential of the Bruins passing the Maple Leafs in the standings.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - The biggest development of the successful road trip  10:00 - Some potential new Deadline targets  13:00 - The Bruins reportedly kicking tires on Claude Giroux  21:00 - Jeremy Swayman is making his case  26:00 - The Maple Leafs are falling  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 296 Should the Bruins Trade Fabian Lysell & The Future of Don Sweeney  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports rides solo this week and answers listener questions. There were A LOT. Topics ranged from the Deadline, to Nick Foligno, to Fabian Lysell, to Don Sweeney, to…an oral history of the Bruins franchise. This was a fun one.    Programming note: There will be no Bruins Beat next week.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:00 - What should the Bruins target at the Trade Deadline?  5:00 - To focus on toughness or not  11:00 - What do the Bruins need to do to unload Jake DeBrusk?  14:00 - Projections for Fabian Lysell  19:00 - The future of Don Sweeney  21:00 - What will the Bruins do with Nick Foligno and John Moore?  24:00 - Anything can happen  32:00 - Should the Bruins trade Fabian Lysell?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 295 Bruins Aren’t a Fit for Marc-Andre Fleury & Surviving without Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal. The guys discuss the latest rumors surrounding the Bruins and Marc-Andre Fleury and why there really isn’t a fit. They also get into life without Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand, what it says about the state of the roster and alternative options at the Trade Deadline. The alternatives could hinge on a certain line working really well together.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:30 - Conor thought the Super Bowl ads were bad 5:30 - Bruins could be a dark horse for Marc-Andre Fleury 13:00 - Spoiler alert: The Bruins need Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron 18:00 - Buy, sell or stay put? 25:00 - What’s the deal with Jack Studnicka? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 294 Bruins Predictions for the Second Half of the Season Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal. The guys discuss what it’ll be like having the Winter Classic back at Fenway Park in January 2023 and who the Bruins might play. The rest of the episode was all about making predictions for the second half. Evan and Conor made two regular season predictions each, and then predicted the deadline and how far the Bruins will go in the playoffs. No chance any of these are wrong, right?    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:00 - The All-Star Game was painfully meh 6:00 - Where will they put the ice at Fenway? 12:00 - Conor’s bold prediction about Jeremy Swayman 17:00 - Oskar Steen’s promotion 21:00 - Taylor Hall will have a big second half 25:00 - Evan and Conor predict the 2Cs the Bruins will acquire 31:00 - How the Bruins can add depth on defense 36:00 - How far will

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 293 Breaking Down the Tuukka Rask Situation & Interesting 2C Options Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Scott McLaughlin of WEEI to discuss Tuukka Rask’s latest injury. They get into what this means going forward and how it could impact both Linus Ullmark and Jeremy Swayman. They also discuss Scott’s list of 5 centers the Bruins should target at the deadline and there’s one in particular who people seem to be overlooking. Plus, what top-four, left-shot defensemen are on the market?   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - How serious is this Tuukka Rank injury? 10:00 - Rask has time to acclimate 19:00 - Joe Pavelski could be an intriguing option 26:00 - What it would mean if the Bruins traded for Claude Giroux 32:00 - The trade deadline dilemma Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 292 Breaking Down Bruins Trade Assets Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 the Sports Hub to discuss the idea of trading Jeremy Swayman. Is that in the Bruins best interest? The guys also talked about Tuukka Rask’s play so far, the best trade chips the Bruins have and when Jake DeBrusk might be moved. Plus, do the Bruins need a tough guy? Actually, what even is “toughness”?   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   6:00 - Trading Swayman probably isn’t such a great idea 15:00 - Evaluating Tuukka Rask’s play 20:00 - Don’t talk to us on the T 25:00 - How to trade DeBrusk 32:00 - Could a team overpay for Trent Frederic? 37:00 - Do the Bruins have toughness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 291 The Move That Started This Bruins Hot Streak & Tuukka Rask’s Future Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Logan Mullen of NESN.com to discuss the Bruins latest hot streak. They’ve won 8 of 9 and are looking good. So, is this lightning in a bottle or are they actually this good? The guys also discuss the move that led to all this success and what the future of Tuukka Rask is this season. Plus, how about Urho Vaakanainen?   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - The Bruins finally won a bruising game 8:00 - The move that sparked this hot streak 13:00 - Anton Blidh deserves to stay in the lineup 16:00 - Is Urho Vaakanainen finally panning out? 24:00 - Evaluating Tuukka Rask’s future here 27:00 - Karson Kuhlman gets his shot elsewhere Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 290 Lawson Crouse Linked to the Bruins & Oskar Steen Finding Success Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Marina Maher of Barstool Sports to discuss all the latest Bruins news. They start with the news that the Bruins are linked to Arizona Coyotes forward Lawson Crouse which…is not surprising. They also get into David Krejci’s comments on Bruce Cassidy and why Oskar Steen is such a fit on the third line. Plus, what’s the ideal look for the bottom six?    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:00 - Marina’s life-changing news 5:00 - Would Lawson Crouse make sense for the Bruins to target in a trade? 11:00 - David Krejci goes at Bruce Cassidy 16:00 - The win at Tampa Bay felt different 20:00 - The Oskar Steen fan club is almost full 25:00 - What should the bottom six look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 289 The Top Trade Targets for the Bruins Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports rides solo for this episode and answers listener questions. The questions range from Jake DeBrusk and Zach Senyshyn’s trade value to who the top trade targets should be for the Bruins. Evan also gets into talking about Oskar Steen’s role with the Bruins, as well as how Erik Haula will do in between David Pastrnak and Taylor Hall.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   2:50 - Would pairing DeBrusk and Senyshyn in a deal increase the return by a lot? 6:00 - Thoughts on this Winter Classic 9:00 - There’s one DeBrusk trade the Bruins absolutely shouldn’t do 14:00 - Where does Oskar Steen fit best? 20:00 - Will the success of Pastrnak with Hall make the Bruins go out and get a legit second line center? 27:00 - The one player the Bruins should absolutely target in a trade Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f