Pucks with Haggs

4.1 (30)
Hockey
Updated Weekly

Pucks with Haggs is your one-stop shop of analysis, features & opinion for your Bruins and hockey content needs! Joe Haggerty has covered the Boston Bruins and the NHL for 18 years with NBC Sports Boston, WEEI.com, the Boston Metro and the Woburn Daily Times, and Boston Hockey Now.

2d ago

Bruins & Fraser Minten Show GREAT Signs in Opening Win

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty is joined by Mick Colageo to break down the Bruins’ 3-0 win over the Rangers and the biggest takeaways from Boston’s opening-night performance. The guys discuss the Bruins’ defensive structure, Jeremy Swayman’s strong showing in net and the late offensive surge that finally broke the game open. They dive into Fraser Minten’s continued development and growing leadership role, JJ Peterka’s speed and skill, and what James Hagens showed in his season debut. Joe and Mick also examine the performances of Boston’s defensemen, including Connor Clifton’s return and the physical identity the Bruins are trying to establish. Later, they answer fan questions about Patrice Bergeron, expectations for this year’s team, Boston’s offensive ceiling, the young players coming through the pipeline and how the Bruins’ leadership group could evolve throughout the season. 0:00 Intro 1:29 Bruins Beat Rangers 3-0 5:34 Jeremy Swayman & Bruins Defense 9:05 Fraser Minten’s Breakout Performance 16:10 Bruins Young Core & Leadership 19:04 Kalshi 20:23 James Hagens & Opening Night Takeaways 26:34 Bruins Defense & Connor Clifton 29:55 Bruins Fan Q&A 34:14 Expectations for the Bruins This Season 41:46 Young Players, Leadership & Future Outlook 46:36 Final Thoughts & Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
6d ago

What is the Bruins final roster going to look like and will there be any surprises?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests NEHJ's Mark Divver and Boston.com's Conor Ryan kick off the show by discussing the B's preseason, including what they saw from James Hagens, Michael DiPietro, Dans Ločmelis, Frederic Brunet, Lukas Reichel, Matt Poitras and more. Who impressed the most? Who didn’t? Who will make the team? The guys discuss all the biggest questions and latest developments coming out of Bruins training camp. They then get into how the camp roster battles are shaping up and what the lineup is going to look like for Tuesday night's opener against the New York Rangers. After the break, the guys answer mailbag questions and close with bold predictions for the season. 00:00 Intro 01:39 Thoughts on preseason & training camp 21:20 Kalshi 22:52 Subscribe to Bruins on CLNS 23:25 Mailbag 48:35 Bold predictions 51:22 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs 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 24

Bruins Youngsters Looking GOOD Through Two Preseason Games

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty is joined by Mick Colageo to break down the Bruins’ first two preseason games and the biggest early takeaways from Boston’s young players. The guys discuss the performances of Matt Poitras, James Hagens, Frederic Brunet and several other players fighting to make an impression before the regular season begins. They look at which prospects have stood out, who still has something to prove, and how the early preseason results could shape the Bruins’ roster decisions moving forward. Joe and Mick also dive into the competition throughout the lineup, including where some of the younger players could realistically fit once the games start to count. Later in the show, they turn things over to Bruins fans and answer questions about the roster, player development, lineup possibilities and what to watch for throughout the rest of preseason as Boston continues preparing for opening night. 0:00 Intro 3:02 Preseason Takeaways & Young Bruins 8:19 Frederic Brunet, James Hagens & Roster Battles 15:17 Matt Poitras’ Roster Case 20:08 PrizePicks 23:10 Bruins Lineup & Preseason Takeaways 35:43 Bruins Fan Q&A 50:54 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 20

Thoughts from the start of Bruins training camp

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty gives his thoughts on the first few days of B's training camp and answers Bruins fan questions during a Hagg Bag mailbag edition of the podcast. Pucks with Haggs 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 16

Perfect opening performance for James Hagens?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the rookie cmap performance for James Hagens, and how that changes the approach to him in NHL main camp. They also answered fan questions and touched on if the Bruins are a little underrated headed into this season by the national media. 0:00 - Coming up 1:07 - Welcome in! 4:40 - James Hagens shines at Bruins rookie camp 12:45 - Takeaways from Bruins rookie camp 18:56 - Prizepicks 20:22 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:01 - Joe and Mick answer your Bruins questions! 38:54 - Barry Melrose passes away 44:42 - Future of Matt Poitras with Bruins 52:20 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs 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 13

What should we take from Bruins rookie camp?

Joe Haggerty is joined by longtime friend and colleague Sean Hutcheon of The Fourth Period on Pucks with Haggs as Bruins training camp gets ready to begin. The guys preview Boston’s rookie showcase and discuss what they want to see from James Hagens and the rest of the Bruins’ young talent. They also dive into the team’s captaincy decision, debating why David Pastrnak appears to be the favorite and how Charlie McAvoy still fits into Boston’s leadership group. Later, Joe and Sean examine the Bruins’ roster outlook, the importance of Michael DiPietro behind Jeremy Swayman, and Chris Kreider’s surprising move to Montreal. They also remember Barry Melrose and discuss their favorite national NHL broadcasters and analysts before closing with Bruins questions on Marat Khusnutdinov’s next contract, Lucas Reichel’s future, and possible trades involving Pavel Zacha and Mason Lohrei. 0:00 Intro 2:38 Bruins Training Camp & Rookie Showcase 6:09 David Pastrnak, Charlie McAvoy & Bruins Captaincy 17:00 PrizePicks 19:05 Bruins Roster Outlook & Goaltending 21:52 Chris Kreider Lands in Montreal 25:05 Remembering Barry Melrose & Favorite NHL Broadcasters 38:10 Bruins Q&A: Khusnutdinov, Reichel & Trade Rumors 48:58 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 8

Did Bruins get STEAL with Fraser Minten Extension?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss some of the storylines involving the B's offseason and react to the Fraser Minten contract extension 0:00 - Coming up 0:53 - Welcome in 4:18 - Patrice Bergeron Bruins jersey retirement announced for 8 PM start 14:53 - Talking NHL expansion locations 18:45 - Prizepicks 20:16 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 20:56 - Should NHL teams pay goalies? 30:03 - Fraser Minten signs 7-year, $50.4M extension with Bruins 39:21 - Early season trade prediction for Bruins 41:38 - Will James Hagens be impact player? 46:20 - Will Tuuka Rask ever get his jersey retired by Bruins? 50:26 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs 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 5

How Good Can James Hagens Be?

Joe Haggerty opens up the mailbag on this episode of Pucks with Haggs to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding the Bruins as training camp approaches. Joe discusses where David Pastrnak ranks among the NHL’s elite players, whether he should be viewed as a true franchise cornerstone, and what to expect from him moving forward. He also breaks down Boston’s long-term salary cap situation, the value of contracts already on the books, and the decisions looming for players like Pavel Zacha. Plus, Joe examines different approaches to spending on goaltending and why he prefers having a clear No. 1 like Jeremy Swayman. The mailbag continues with potential preseason and early-season trade possibilities, which areas Boston could look to upgrade, and expectations for top prospect James Hagens. Joe also looks back on Bruins players and Boston sports personalities he admired growing up. 0:00 Intro 3:05 David Pastrnak’s Place Among the NHL’s Elite 10:36 Bruins Salary Cap & Future Contracts 17:28 PrizePicks 21:03 Should Teams Pay Big Money for Goalies? 26:14 Bruins Trade Possibilities 27:54 What to Expect From James Hagens 32:11 Joe’s Favorite Bruins & Childhood Sports Memories 38:25 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

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4.1

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30 Ratings

Elias to the 9th floor

Jan 11

Obi Wan Knuble

This podcast really captures the spirit of the thing.
Pucks with very evil dude man

11/14/2025

Guide26!

Coach Matt wants to know if you are really streaming 6-7 games on Nesen
Bro

11/14/2025

Ben736-7

Coach Joe why all the hate on mcavoy?
Should be pucks with hacks

09/20/2025

B-dubb87

Same old podcast of someone sitting behind a mic tearing down the real athletes that are trying to make a living on the ice. So tired of all these negative podcasters.

Pucks with Haggs is your one-stop shop of analysis, features & opinion for your Bruins and hockey content needs! Joe Haggerty has covered the Boston Bruins and the NHL for 18 years with NBC Sports Boston, WEEI.com, the Boston Metro and the Woburn Daily Times, and Boston Hockey Now.