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🎙️ The Stanley Cup Final is here, and while the Bruins aren’t in it, Karoline and Adrian can’t help but tune in—with beers in hand and hearts still a little heavy. In this special episode, they watch Game 1 together and let the conversation go where it always does: hockey, heartbreak, and Brad Marchand.It’s not a typical recap. It’s a real-time reflection on what it means to love this game, to root for a team that didn’t make it all the way, and to carry that fire into the offseason. There’s frustration, nostalgia, a few laughs, and a w...

🎙️ Marat Khusnutdinov came to Boston via the Minnesota Wild, the team that drafted him, as part of a trade deal for Justin Brazeau. At only 22 years of age, can Bruins management properly develop him into a future star, or will he stall out like the other young kids?

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🎙️ Marat Khusnutdinov came to Boston via the Minnesota Wild, the team that drafted him, as part of a trade deal for Justin Brazeau. At only 22 years of age, can Bruins management properly develop him into a future star, or will he stall out like the other young kids?

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🎙️ The Bruins acquired left-handed center Casey Mittelstadt as part of a trade deal with the Colorado Avalanche for Charlie Coyle at the 2025 trade deadline. But who is this player? Once drafted in the first round, he's been moved a bit; so can Boston bring out his shine? Or is this another flop trade?

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🎙️ The Boston Bruins have been known for their incredible penalty kill for years - until this last season when it suddenly dried up. With the departure of captain Brad Marchand as well as the recent retirements of Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci, this team no longer looks like it once did. Can they reclaim their spot atop the PK pole? Or will it take much longer to figure this problem out? Join us for our final segment with professor Moe and read about his philosophies more here!

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🎙️ What makes a good power play? What were the Bruins supposed to be doing out there all year? Do they have the personnel to turn their power play system around? Learn more this week with us and our friend Moe!

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🎙️ Moe joins us again to share his doctrine of defense - what makes ideal defensive pairings, what the Bruins have to work with in the offseason, and how they need to build back better and return the team to it's strong defensive identity.

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🎙️ It's the first time any of us have paid attention to the Draft Lottery and it shows. We live react to the drawing with some special guests and have fun guessing what happens next.

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🎙️ What is the philosophy behind NHL forward lines—and does Boston even have one right now? We dive into the long-standing roles of the top 3 lines (sorry, fourth line), what each line is supposed to do, and how past Bruins teams executed this balance to near perfection. Then we look at the current roster and ask: who’s actually filling these roles—and who’s leaving a gaping hole in the lineup? This episode is one part hockey theory, one part forensic analysis, and a whole lot of wishful thinking that Don Sweeney understands any of it.

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🎙️ The Bruins management press conference on Wednesday morning was worse than we expected. In an unexpected turn of events, the Boston media did not kowtow to the Bruins leadership and, instead, asked some tough questions - including "why are Don and Cam still here" and "will you rescind the 4% increase in ticket prices"? Charlie Jacobs shows us that he is not actually in charge and is so out of touch that he is the embarrassment, not this team. Cam flexed his iron grip on Boston and Don came away sounding relatively competent. One thing is for certain, these three adults do no...

🎙️ The season is officially over and we have chosen the cause of death for the 2024-2025 Bruins season: inconsistency. A final loss in overtime against the New Jersey Devils reminded us all of every game we've seen over the season - the highs and lows of this team all packed into a 65 minute game. The players shared some tidbits about their season and our opinion of Nikita Zadorov has changed - for the better. Will Pastrnak be our next captain? How much will management stiff Morgan Geekie? And does Charlie Jacobs thing we are all idiots?

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🎙️ We've finally made it to the end of the season and it's been one rollercoaster of a ride. It only took about 75 games for the intended top line to finally click, and we can only hope that the chemistry between Pasta, Lindholm, and Geekie survives the summer.

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🎙️ It was awards night for the team last night and, no surprise, David Pastrnak won the number 1 star for best player on the team. Geekie was awarded the third star; to the surprise of many, Swayman walked away with the number 2 star. So much good that did him, getting clobbered by three former Bruins in a loss against Chicago. Don Sweeney spoke to Judd and Brick during the game and actually criticized the team for lacking a shot-first mentality - which actively flies in the face of the company line from the last two seasons. Whatever happened to 'Quality over Quant...

🎙️ We may not have much faith in team management to make the right decisions this summer, but as long as Cam and Don don't screw it all up, we could be looking at a very bright future with Elias Lindholm, David Pastrnak, and Morgan Geekie at the helm. David Pastrnak has had a career season - made even more impressive by the fact that he didn't really get going until January, was down 2 defensemen, had half his team traded, and had a totally ineffective powerplay unit. Morgan Geekie was the first beneficiary of Pasta's re-awakening and since the trade deadline, Elias...

🎙️ Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice—well, that's Bruins hockey in a nutshell right now. They showed real promise with an impressive win against Carolina, led by Pastrnak’s incredible 5-point performance and a standout effort from Morgan Geekie. But any optimism was quickly crushed the next night in Buffalo, as Boston completely unraveled during yet another painful second period. Jeremy Swayman gave us brief moments of hope, but don’t be fooled—consistency just isn't there. The Bruins head to New Jersey Tuesday night to face a Devils squad looking to lock down their playoff spot. With New Jers...

🎙️ The Bruins had us fooled in the first period of the game against Montreal on Thursday night; they played with a lot of energy and kept the traditional rivalry alive. Then came the second and third periods where they simply didn't have it and might as well have not come out of the dressing rooms. Jeremy Swayman made some incredible saves but it didn't matter in the end. The Bruins host the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday and it's sure to be a horror show. We've got 6 games left and it's going to be brutal the whole way down.

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🎙️ Cam Neely has been doing damage control sitting for two interviews with the Boston Globe recently. But we aren't fooled and we know full well the role he's played in the utter collapse of this team. Now that John Tortorella is out in Philly, is Boston a place for him to land? What tools can Bruins management use to get this team re-built quickly? 
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🎙️Boston lost yet another game over the weekend, with a loss against an Original 6 rival, the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings have been struggling since the break as well, going into the matchup with a 3-11-0 record. But their discount goalie proved to be the difference maker against the top-dollar Swayman. Brad Marchand also debuted with his new team down in Florida and Maria doesn't mince words when it comes to what she thinks of this Bruins management. What is left to look forward to besides Ovi's next game where he is likely to inch closer to breaking the G...

🎙️Another day, another blowout loss—this time to the Anaheim Ducks. The Bruins are fielding what feels like an AHL squad, skating with zero emotion, zero pride, and zero hope. With the playoff dream slipping away and the product on the ice becoming borderline unwatchable, fans are left asking: is this still worth watching? The only thing left on the horizon is the lottery draft—and maybe the chance for Ovechkin to break the all-time goal record in our own building. As the team prepares for Detroit and another young, hungry opponent, this season feels like it’s spiraling into something f...

🎙️ The Bruins are checked out and ready for summer vacation. With the collapse of the locker room culture, Swayman playing everything BUT his assigned position, and a total lack of enthusiasm on the bench, the only potential reward for such a terrible season is the legitimate shot at the top draft pick for this year. Based on how everything has NOT gone our way, though, don't be surprised if Boston ends up winning just enough games at the very end to lose out on that chance.

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🎙️ The Bruins are checked out and ready for summer vacation. With the collapse of the locker room culture, Swayman playing everything BUT his assigned position, and a total lack of enthusiasm on the bench, the only potential reward for such a terrible season is the legitimate shot at the top draft pick for this year. Based on how everything has NOT gone our way, though, don't be surprised if Boston ends up winning just enough games at the very end to lose out on that chance.📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK📲 Join our Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/AQfC73RbnS📧 Get Sna...

🎙️The Bruins are spiraling, and it’s getting hard to call this anything but a full-blown collapse. Questions are mounting about management’s direction, the team’s culture, and whether key players even want to stick around. With free agents unsigned, morale in the basement, and the losses piling up, we’re wondering if Boston could challenge the Sabres’ infamous losing streak. Don Sweeney’s shaky draft history adds to the unease, especially with little to look forward to in free agency. As the road trip continues in Anaheim and Detroit, is there any hope left in this season—or are we watching a o...

🎙️ The Boston Bruins management has waived the white flag on this season and has officially left the players and coaches high and dry. With a 10 day road trip coming up, it's only a matter of when not if the Bruins see their playoff hopes completely dashed. Significant failures by the players and the coaches lead to an abysmal week with games against Ottawa, Buffalo, and Tampa Bay. How brutal will these West Coast games be? 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK 📲 Join our Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/AQfC73RbnS 📧 Get Snap Shots in Your Inbox ➡️ tapetotapemk.substack.com 🛍️ Shop with us ➡️ Boston Bruins G...

🎙️ The Boston Bruins management has waived the white flag on this season and has officially left the players and coaches high and dry. With a 10 day road trip coming up, it's only a matter of when not if the Bruins see their playoff hopes completely dashed. Significant failures by the players and the coaches lead to an abysmal week with games against Ottawa, Buffalo, and Tampa Bay. How brutal will these West Coast games be?📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK📲 Join our Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/AQfC73RbnS📧 Get Snap Shots in Your Inbox ➡️ tapetotapemk.substack.com🛍️ Shop with us ➡️ Boston Bruins G...

🎙️The Bruins are spiraling, and their season is slipping away fast. Despite adding pieces at the trade deadline, the same problems that haunted this team a month ago remain. A brutal loss to another Eastern Conference opponent highlighted Boston’s inability to generate offense, culminating in a disastrous second period with zero shots on goal. Jeremy Swayman struggled once again, and frustration is mounting in the locker room. With Charlie McAvoy nearing a return, can his presence make a difference, or is the real issue behind the bench? The Bruins take on the Sabres this St. Patrick’s Day, a team they...

🎙️The Bruins are running out of time, and their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread. After back-to-back statement wins over Tampa Bay and Florida, reality hit hard with a crushing 6-3 loss to the Senators. The young guns showed promise, with Casey Mittelstadt and Marat Khusnutdinov both finding the back of the net, but defensive lapses and a brutal first period from Jeremy Swayman left the team reeling. With Joe Sacco failing to step in and stop the bleeding, questions about the coaching staff's future are growing louder. Can the Bruins bounce back against Tampa Bay on Saturday, or is th...

🎙️ The Bruins next era began officially at 3:00pm on Friday, March 7th, 2025. It might very well prove to be a date as indelible as May 10, 1970 (Mother’s Day Goal), June 15, 2011, or November 30, 2005 (B’s trade Jumbo). A line up without Charlie Coyle, Trent Frederic, Justin Brazeau, and Brandon Carlo is a re-tool. But a roster without Brad Marchand - nearly unthinkable. Where does the team go from here? You can see our live reaction to the trade as it’s announce here on YouTube! 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK
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🎙️ The Bruins next era began officially at 3:00pm on Friday, March 7th, 2025. It might very well prove to be a date as indelible as May 10, 1970 (Mother’s Day Goal), June 15, 2011, or November 30, 2005 (B’s trade Jumbo). A line up without Charlie Coyle, Trent Frederic, Justin Brazeau, and Brandon Carlo is a re-tool. But a roster without Brad Marchand - nearly unthinkable. Where does the team go from here? You can see our live reaction to the trade as it’s announce here on YouTube!📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK📲 Join our Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/AQfC73RbnS📧 Get Snap Shots in Your Inbox...

🎙️This trade deadline day will be remembered by Boston Bruins fans for a long time; Bruins management signaled to all that they weren't thinking about a re-tool anymore, but a full-on rebuild with the departure of Trent Frederic, Justin Brazeau, Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo, and Brad Marchand. Of the players on the historic run season from 2 years ago, only 5 players remain. While we understand that the NHL is a business, there is such a thing as the right way and wrong way to conduct said business. By some miracle, the remaining team was able to take advantage of a lack-luster effor...

🎙️ With only a few days left until the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the Boston Bruins are struggling to make it through the week. Trent Frederic is the first casualty of the Bruins' "retool" and we speculate if Don Sweeney is finished yet. The injury bug is also wreaking havoc on the team as captain Brad Marchand is listed as week-to-week after going down on a hit in the game against Pittsburgh and Boston fans get a look at a team without their fearless leader. Join us on Friday, March 7th for a live breakdown of the trade deadline on YouTube! 📲 Follow us on X...

🎙️ With only a few days left until the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the Boston Bruins are struggling to make it through the week. Trent Frederic is the first casualty of the Bruins' "retool" and we speculate if Don Sweeney is finished yet. The injury bug is also wreaking havoc on the team as captain Brad Marchand is listed as week-to-week after going down on a hit in the game against Pittsburgh and Boston fans get a look at a team without their fearless leader.Join us on Friday, March 7th for a live breakdown of the trade deadline on YouTube!📲 Follow us on X...

🎙️ The Boston Bruins are facing mounting pressure as they head into a crucial stretch. With David Pastrňák doing all he can to carry the team, the Bruins are struggling to find offensive support. Brad Marchand’s recent injury adds to the concern, leaving a gaping hole in the roster. In a weekend of highs and lows, the Bruins managed a win over Pittsburgh but faltered against Minnesota, proving once again that if Pastrňák doesn't score, the team can't seem to win. With upcoming matchups against the Predators, Canes, and Lightning, can the Bruins hold it together, or will their playo...

🎙️ The Boston Bruins are spiraling, and the trade deadline is just a week away. With three straight losses since the break and five total since their last win, Don Sweeney seems to be waving the white flag. The Bruins' offense has been nearly nonexistent outside of David Pastrňák and his linemates, while key players like Charlie Coyle and Matt Poitras have gone ice cold. Jeremy Swayman, the franchise goalie, needs to step up, and ice time distribution remains a major question mark. As the Bruins head into a back-to-back against Pittsburgh and Minnesota, the pressure is mounting. Will this team fi...

🎙️ The Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings have been on eerily similar paths this season—from head coach firings to chasing that final wild card spot. Brad from Undrafted Hockey Fan joins us once again to break it all down. What moves should each team make before the March 7th trade deadline? Will they actually make the playoffs? And what’s the long-term outlook for both franchises? We dive into all that and more in this special episode! 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK 📲 Join our Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/AQfC73RbnS 📧 Get Snap Shots in Your Inbox ➡️ tapetotapemk.substack.com 🛍️ S...

🎙️ The Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings have been on eerily similar paths this season—from head coach firings to chasing that final wild card spot. Brad from Undrafted Hockey Fan joins us once again to break it all down. What moves should each team make before the March 7th trade deadline? Will they actually make the playoffs? And what’s the long-term outlook for both franchises? We dive into all that and more in this special episode!📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK📲 Join our Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/AQfC73RbnS📧 Get Snap Shots in Your Inbox ➡️ tapetotapemk.substack.com🛍️ Sh...

🎙️ There are a number of Boston Bruins players names floating around in the trade rumor pool right now. While we may not have a seat at Don Sweeney's table, we have our hot takes, opinions, and access to capwages.com to inform us. We take a look at Trent Frederic, Justin Brazeau, Morgan Geekie, Charlie Coyle, Brandon Carlo, and Mason Lohrei - what they have to offer the Bruins and other teams as well as their contract values and lengths. How many of these guys will still sport the spoked B by dinnertime on March 7th?

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🎙️ The Bruins stumbled out of the break with an OT loss to the Ducks, struggling with a sluggish start and familiar issues. Despite rallying to force extra time, defensive lapses and questionable officiating loomed large. With Hampus Lindholm out for the season and Charlie McAvoy still sidelined, the road ahead looks even tougher. As they prepare to face the Maple Leafs, can the Bruins find a way to steady the ship?

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🎙️ We’re joined by Jimmy Fanizzi from From the Blue Seats to commiserate over the struggles of our Original 6 teams. With both the Bruins and Rangers entering the season with high expectations, we break down how each team handled their disappointments—Boston fired the coach, New York stripped the captaincy—and what needs to happen before the trade deadline to stay in the playoff race. Can either team turn things around, or are we in for a tough finish? 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK
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🎙️ We’re joined by Jimmy Fanizzi from From the Blue Seats to commiserate over the struggles of our Original 6 teams. With both the Bruins and Rangers entering the season with high expectations, we break down how each team handled their disappointments—Boston fired the coach, New York stripped the captaincy—and what needs to happen before the trade deadline to stay in the playoff race. Can either team turn things around, or are we in for a tough finish?📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK📲 Join our Discord ➡️ https://discord.gg/AQfC73RbnS📧 Get Snap Shots in Your Inbox ➡️ tapetotapemk.substa...

🎙️ We’re revisiting our summer episode on Joonas Korpisalo, where we broke down the trade that brought him to the team and discussed what kind of player he could become. Now, months later, we check in to see if our predictions held up and whether Korpisalo has lived up to the hype. Did he perform as expected or did we get lucky with this trade with Ottawa? 📲 Follow us on X, Instagram & Blue Sky ➡️ @TapetoTapeMK
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