Pucks with Haggs

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Hockey
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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.

17h ago

Should the Bruins sell players given the high prices being paid?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the big trades happening around the NHL, and whether the Bruins should rethink their strategy. They also discuss Patrice Bergeron's whirlwind week and the honors awaiting him next season. Pucks with Haggs 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

49 min
3d ago

Will the Bruins Make Big Moves this Summer?

Joe Haggerty breaks down a busy stretch for the Bruins, starting with the trade of Andre Gasseau's rights for additional draft capital — and why it ended up being smart asset management on Boston's part. Joe also gives an overview of the Bruins' offseason priorities: a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman, with plenty of cap space to make it happen. Plus a loaded mailbag: reaction to Carolina's first-ever Stanley Cup, including three former Bruins lifting the trophy, Brandon Bussey's incredible underdog journey, the fallout from the Vegas/Torts split and what's next for Bruce Cassidy, and a heartfelt tribute to Patrice Bergeron ahead of his number retirement. Joe also tackles listener questions on Viktor Arvidsson's free agency, the Elias Lindholm contract, and advice for parents navigating youth hockey. 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Bruins Trade Andre Gasseau for Draft Capital 2:32 - Why the Player Wanted Out — and Why Boston Let Him Go 4:13 - Good Asset Management on the Deal 5:48 - Bruins' Cap Space & Offseason Strategy Overview 6:51 - The Two Pieces Boston Actually Needs This Summer 7:58 - Which Teams Are True Cup Contenders for 26-27? 8:20 - Carolina's Championship — Hurricanes Finally Get One 11:03 - Three Former Bruins Win the Cup with Carolina 13:16 - Brandon Bussey's Underdog Stanley Cup Story 15:24 - The Bruins' Goalie Depth Decision Behind Swayman 18:33 - Which Teams Will Contend Next Season? 19:08 - PrizePicks 21:36 - Did Vegas Expect Torts to Leave? Where Does He Land Next? 24:56 - What Happens to Bruce Cassidy Now? 25:50 - Could Cassidy Be a Fit for the Toronto Job? 27:30 - Reaction to the Detroit/Swiss Pool Signing 28:57 - How Different Would This Offseason Be Without the Ball? 30:45 - More on the Bussey Story & How Waivers Work 32:49 - Bergeron's Number Retirement — A Personal Tribute 36:54 - Congrats to Rob Rossi & Staff Changes 37:29 - Have the Bruins Been Talking to Arvidsson's Camp? 39:13 - Youth Hockey Q&A: Path to Beanpot Schools 42:16 - Did the Bruins Replace Torey Krug on the Power Play? 43:16 - Evaluating the Lindholm Contract & What Went Wrong 45:51 - 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

49 min
Jun 17

Breaking Down Bruins Offseason Targets

On this episode, Joe is joined by Kevin Paul Dupont and Mick Colageo to discuss the latest offseason storylines surrounding the Bruins and around the NHL. They react to the Stanley Cup Final and the ongoing coaching saga in Edmonton. Then the guys give thoughts on rumored trade targets for the Bruins this offseason. After the break, Joe and Mick answer mailbag questions on David Pastrnak, the Matt McIlvane hire, and more offseason targets. Pucks with Haggs 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

1h 4m
Jun 14

Should The Bruins TRADE David Pastrnak?

Joe Haggerty breaks down a busy week in Bruins land — starting with Stanley Cup Finals reactions, where Carolina is taking control behind Brandon Bussey's remarkable underdog story. Then it's Bruins news: the hiring of assistant coach Matt McIlvaine, Pastrnak's All-Star nod, McAvoy's Norris votes, and confirmation of the 2028 Toronto first round pick. Joe also gets into what Boston actually needs this offseason — a top-six center and a right-shot defenseman — and why cap space and assets aren't the problem. The real challenge? Getting players to want to come to Boston in an era where stars increasingly dictate where they play. Plus a deep Q&A mailbag: the NHL buzzer beater debate, whether Minton and Hagens can take a step next year, the real trade value of Jeremy Swayman, and the big question — should the Bruins ever consider trading Pastrnak? 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Stanley Cup Finals Reaction: Carolina Taking Control 1:45 - Brandon Bussey's Cinderella Story 3:06 - Carter Hart Looking Worn Down for Vegas 4:18 - What Bussey's Run Says About How the Bruins Develop Goalies 9:02 - Bruins Hire Matt McIlvaine as Assistant Coach 10:29 - David Pastrnak Named to Second All-Star Team 11:20 - Charlie McAvoy Norris Trophy Votes 12:13 - Bruins Confirmed to Get Toronto's 2028 First Round Pick 13:14 - What Boston Needs: Top Six Center & Right Shot D 14:34 - Cam Neely Says the Bruins Will Be Aggressive This Offseason 15:27 - Why Players Not Wanting to Come to Boston Is the Real Problem 16:15 - The Dylan Larkin Effect: Players Building Super Teams 18:32 - PrizePicks 20:38 - Should the NHL Adopt the NBA Buzzer Beater Rule? 24:44 - Will Minton & Hagens Make a Leap Next Year? 27:33 - Where Are the Young Guys Training This Summer? 29:37 - What Would It Take to Trade Swayman? 31:43 - Why Goalies Just Don't Hold Great Trade Value 33:35 - Would You Trade Pastrnak? What You'd Actually Get Back 36:36 - How Pastrnak & McAvoy Are Viewed Around the League 37:24 - Is Pastrnak on the Back Slide? 39:23 - Why the Bruins Should Build Around What They Have 41:27 - 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

44 min
Jun 9

What should the B's big target be this offseason?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests James Murphy and Mick Colago discuss the names that could be available to the Bruins, and what it might cost to get them. They also answer some fan questions. 0:00 - Welcome Guest 4:14 - Report: Dylan Larkin willing to accept trade to Wild, Panthers or Knights 18:51 - Prizepicks 20:40 - Subscribe to the podcast! 21:20 - Latest around NHL 28:17 - Joe, Mick and James answer your Bruins questions 59:04 - Wrapping up! Pucks with Haggs 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

1h 9m
Jun 6

Will the Bruins be in the Dylan Larkin trade market?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest the Fourth Period's Shawn Hutcheon discuss the Stanley Cup Final, Dylan Larkin's trade request and what the Bruins could be looking in terms of a growing center market in the offseason. 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Stanley Cup Final 9:05 - Dylan Larkin Trade Request 18:17 - Big Trading Offseason? 21:42 - PrizePicks 24:08 - Mailbag 49:15 - Wrapping Up 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

52 min
Jun 4

Who should the Bruins go after for defensemen?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Team Finland winning the Worlds and who the Bruins should chase after whole looking to improve their back end. Pucks with Haggs 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

55 min
May 29

Where does World Championship Performance Leave James Hagens?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest New England Hockey Journals Evan Marinovsky talk about the Bruins players in world championships, the possible changes to the NCAAs and answer some fan questions. Pucks with Haggs on CLNS Media is Powered by: Reserve your consultation today at http://awaken180weightloss.com. Tell ’em you heard it from Joe Haggerty or on our CLNS podcasts. That’s awaken180weightloss.com. Prize Picks 💰 - https://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

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Elias to the 9th floor

Jan 11

Obi Wan Knuble

This podcast really captures the spirit of the thing.
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11/14/2025

Guide26!

Coach Matt wants to know if you are really streaming 6-7 games on Nesen
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11/14/2025

Ben736-7

Coach Joe why all the hate on mcavoy?
I like beat writers

06/04/2025

anyname that isnt alreadytaken

I like the show because I've become tired of the other formats, specifically Bruins media insiders that have priorities and relationships that don't allow them to be totally forthright in their analysis. But also the angry propagandist types on radio are obnoxious and valueless as they scream about how stupid you are if you don't agree with their inconsistent little thought out opinions. [I'm sooreeeee!] It's nice to hear beat writers opinions in their own format for a change, which is how it used to be. This is based on really doing the work to follow the team and a love for the game that makes their conversation flow in a more captivating way. For example I don't think anyone planned on having a conversation about Pittsburgh's old arena length and what Bobby Orr was like playing on it, but because of their knowledge that's where they ended up, and I like that stuff.

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.