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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

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 288 The Most Memorable Moments of 2021 Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to recap the year. They go over the most notable Bruins moments from 2021. From outdoor games, to packed playoff games, to notable departures, there was a lot to digest from the past 12 months.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:00 - Evan had quite the first day of skiing 8:00 - Lake Tahoe was the most fun moment of the year 11:00 - An unforgettable night at TD Garden 18:00 - Getting Taylor Hall 26:00 - The event we’ll always remember 2021 for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 287 Why Bruins are Missing Expectations & Stories from Shawn Thornton’s New Book Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Dale Arnold of NESN to discuss this Bruins team. They got into why this Bruins team is missing expectations and what must happen to get back on track. The guys also discuss what this team’s plan might be at the Trade Deadline. Then, they get into Dale’s new book with Bruins legend Shawn Thornton. They discuss some of the best stories from the book, what went into it and why Thornton was the perfect person for this story.   Click here to buy "Fighting My Way To The Top."   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   6:00 - What do we know for sure about this Bruins team? 10:00 - The guys who are missing expectations 13:00 - What the plan at the Deadline might be 20:00 - Do the Bruins need Shawn Thornton-like leadership on this team? 24:00 - Behind the Matt Cooke-Marc Sav

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 286 Is this Bruins Team Worth Mortgaging the Future For? Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Logan Mullen of NESN.com to discuss the latest western road swing for the Bruins. It’s clear they did well and the impact of it will stretch long past the short-term. The guys also get into the goaltending situation, which has now become even more complex with the recent great play of both Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark. This all leads to one big question: Is this a Bruins team you’d go all in for?   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - The impacts of that Western road trip could be felt through the rest of the season 9:00 - Why it’s fine for Jeremy Swayman to go down to Providence 18:00 - Should Erik Haula be on the wing full-time? 23:00 - How to best utilize Trent Frederic 27:00 - What’s the best way to trade Jake DeBrusk? 35:00 - The Evander Kane confusion Learn more about you

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 285 Different Trades the Bruins Could Make to Get A Lot Better Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Ty Anderson of 98.5 the Sports Hub to discuss the recent news of Tuukka Rask (probably) returning to the Bruins. The guys break down why it’s the right move and why it’s alright for Jeremy Swayman to spend some time in Providence. They also dive into who Jake DeBrusk could be traded for and Ty drops a BOMB of a trade proposal that makes a whole lot of sense. Plus, what should the top six look like?   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - Why bringing Tuukka Rask back is a can’t-lose situation 9:00 - Should the Bruins have signed Linus Ullmark? 17:00 - A trade for Jake DeBrusk may lie with Calgary 24:00 - Ty’s trade idea that rules 30:00 - Do the Bruins swing for the fences enough on trades? 33:00 - How the top six should look Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 284 Brad Marchand is Bruins MVP Right Now & What is Jake DeBrusk’s Trade Value?  Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Marina Maher of Barstool Sports to discuss Brad Marchand carrying the Bruins to a win over the Canucks. As fun as Marchand’s performance was, Boston can’t always rely on the top line carrying the team. A bit of Marchand breaking news drops midway through recording, so Evan and Marina react to it. They also talk about Jake DeBrusk’s trade value and if he could actually get the Bruins anything significant in a deal.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - Brad Marchand is an MVP candidate 7:00 - Bruins can’t rely on Brad Marchand to carry them so much 13:00 - News breaks midway through recording 17:00 - What could Jake DeBrusk get the Bruins in a trade? 24:00 - How should Bruce Cassidy handle Erik Haula? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 283 Making Sense of the Bruins Goaltending Conundrum Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Marina Maher of Barstool Sports to discuss the Bruins goaltending situation. They talk about Dan Vladar and the Linus Ullmark signing. They also get into how Tuukka Rask fits into the future plans, what he’ll cost and when a decision will be made. Then they talk about how Jakub Zboril could end up being huge for this team moving forward.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - A false reason for why the Bruins shouldn’t have signed Linus Ullmark 7:00 - When a Tuukka Rask decision could be made 14:00 - The Rask decision won’t be an easy one because…. 20:00 - This Bruins team really misses David Krejci 25:00 - How Jakub Zboril can make his biggest impact Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 282 Where do the Bruins Rank among the Rest of the NHL? Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Logan Mullen of NESN.com to discuss what this Bruins team actually is. Complex, right? Well, that’s why they’re talking about it on a podcast. With the long layoff (again), the guys talk about where this team ranks in the league and what reasonable expectations are given the roster. They also talk about Charlie McAvoy’s potential and a D-partner for him that you wouldn’t expect.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - Bruins wins and losses show exactly where they rank in the league 11:00 - What are the Bruins? 18:00 - But there’s a lot of potential… 23:00 - This team looks similar to year’s past 28:00 - Logan comes in with another scorching John Moore take 34:00 - Could Jakub Zboril potentially play next to Charlie McAvoy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 281 Can Derek Forbort Figure it Out & There will Never be Another Patrice Bergeron Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Kirk Luedeke of New England Hockey Journal to discuss the recent defensive issues the Bruins are facing, specifically Derek Forbort. The guys also get into talking about what must change offensively, as well as the greatness of Patrice Bergeron. Kirk shares a great story of Bergeron from draft night that sums up who No. 37 really is.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - Kirk gives insight on Nebraska 8:00 - What will it take for Derek Forbort to be a true first-pairing defenseman? 16:00 - How Forbort was in his younger years 30:00 - Bruins need some more from the middle six 40:00 - Kirk compares Patrice Bergeron to Tom Brady…and it’s not crazy 47:00 - What is the future of Patrice Bergeron? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 280 Changes to the Top Lines & Is Anything Wrong with David Pastrnak? Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Logan Mullen of NESN to discuss the changes Bruce Cassidy made to the top lines. They discuss whether or not it’s a smart move and if the Bruins should be worried about David Pastrnak. They also get into Cassidy’s handling of Jack Studnicka and why Matt Grzelcyk and Charlie McAvoy should be together going forward despite the downsides.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - What’s the deal with this Bruins schedule? 5:00 - What to make of Bruce Cassidy’s changes to the top lines 8:00 - Should we be worried about David Pastrnak? 16:00 - Is Bruce Cassidy good at handling young players? 20:00 - Why they need to settle down with moving Jack Studnicka around 26:00 - The downside of pairing with Matt Grzelcyk with Charlie McAvoy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 279 Is Brad Marchand a Top 5 Player in the NHL? Presented by BetOnline Presented by Insa   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss why Brad Marchand is a top 5 player in the NHL. They get into some crazy stats supporting the argument. They also discuss why Sunday's win was encouraging and why Jack Studnicka's usage is so concerning.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   4:00 - A staggering Brad Marchand stat 8:00 - Hard to find a more complete player than Marchand 10:00 - The urgency to win during Marchand’s prime 15:00 - More encouraging signs from win over the Sharks 20:00 - The value of Jake DeBrusk producing 24:00 - Why didn’t Jack Studnicka play on the second line Sunday? 30:00 - The continued misusing of Studnicka is a real problem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 278 Jake DeBrusk is Back & Jeremy Swayman Looks Like a Starter Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to discuss Jake DeBrusk’s very good first game. They talk about the impact of what a good third line can bring, as well as why Jeremy Swayman is so cool, calm and collected in the net. The guys also get into how they think the ESPN and TNT broadcasts have been so far and what both should look to add.   Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   3:30 - Peeps suck 7:00 - What a good third line means for the Bruins 9:00 - Why Charlie McAvoy’s deal will look cheaper as the years go along 13:00 - Jeremy Swayman looks in command 19:30 - Thoughts on the ESPN broadcast for hockey 24:00 - The TNT broadcast was very fun, which is very good 26:00 - The one Bruin who would make an amazing national analyst Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bruins Beat w/ Evan Marinofsky Ep. 277 Bruins 2021-22 Season Preview  Presented by BetOnline   Evan Marinofsky of Turner Sports is joined by Conor Ryan of Boston Sports Journal to preview the new season. The guys answer a plethora of listener questions pertaining to important topics with the Bruins.    Follow Evan Marinofsky on Twitter  Follow CLNS Media on Twitter   5:00 - News breaks while recording 8:00 - Any chance Erik Haula subs in for Charlie Coyle? 15:00 - Derek Forbort nickname talk 21:00 - The third and fourth lines are rebooted 26:00 - What scares you the most about this Bruins team? 34:00 - Biggest threat to the Bruins this year 38:00 - Where do the Bruins rank among the contenders? 41:00 - Conor loves Greg Zanon Bruins Beat & The CLNS Media Network is Powered by BetOnline.ag, Use Promo Code: CLNS50 for a 50% Welcome Bonus On Your First Deposit! Visit Insa Dispensaries at their various Massachusetts Locations or Call 877-500-INSA. Locations are in Salem, East Hampton, and two Spr