The Bruins Fast Cast
A short recap podcast about the NHL's Boston Bruins. Available weekly! Hosted by Steve MacEachern
Ep 197 - Back to Bs Business
Bruins Fast Cast is back! I’m back behind the mic about our most recent off season moves and the 2026 NHL Entry Draft in Buffalo. And did Sweeney pull off a decent trade? Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastCast. Rate, review and subscribe if you can! Thanks! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins
Ep 196 - The True Test(s)
The #NHLBruins are trying to lock down a playoff spot but have to get through some of the best teams in the NHL to do it. Can they pick up enough points to move on to the post season? And what has gotten into Pavel Zacha? He’s a scoring machine! #NHLBruins #BruinsFam. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastCast. Rate review and subscribe if you can!
Ep 195 - No Room For Error
The Eastern Conference Wild Card race remains tight and the #NHLBruins have some huge matchups to get through in order to make the post season. Can they get some big Ws and punch their ticket? #NHLBruins #BruinsFam Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastCast. Rate review and subscribe if you can, especially on #ApplePodcasts. Thanks!
Ep 194 - Wild Card War
It’s still a battle for the Wild Card spot as the #NHLBruins head towards the last month of the season. Can they hold on or even move up in the standings? Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastCast. Rate review and subscribe if you can. Thanks for listening! #NHLBruins #BruinsFam
Ep 193 - Trade Deadline and Wild Card Worries
The #NHLBruins are hanging on to the playoff spot but seem to be giving up points often. After a not so busy #NHLTradeDeadline, can they get back on the right track and hold on to their wildcard spot? #nhlbruins #BruinsFam Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastCast. Rate review and subscribe if you can. Thanks!
Ep 192 - Back At It and Hanging On
I had a lot to catch up on including some pre Olympic Break games! The #NHLBruins are hanging tough in the wildcard position and are picking up some big wins. Despite some close losses in the Florida, the team is looking good heading to the trade deadline. Can they keep it going? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins Gollow me on X @BruinsFastcast and @SteveJMacE. Thanks for listening!
Ep 191 Olympic Hockey 2026 Wrapup!
The #NHL took a break so its players could return to the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics! The rivalry between Canada and USA (in both Women's and Men's hockey) is at the highest level. Who would come out on top and win gold for their country? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #2026Olympics #TeamCanada. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Thanks for listening!
Ep 190 - Chara Reaches the Rafters!
The #NHLBruins remain are on a decent streak and had some tough opponents to face. And Zdeno Chara was honored with his number 33 being retired to the rafters of the TD Garden! Can they keep up the good play and stay in the playoff hunt? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the pod @BruinsFastcast. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen. Thanks and go Bs!
Ep. 189 - Are We Back Again?
The #NHLBruins shook off a bad run of losses and are now on a got streak! Pasta is piling up assists and is Marat Khusnutdinov suddenly an elite goal scorer? Can the Bs keep up in the wild card race and the always crazy Atlantic Division? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can. Thanks for listening!
Ep 188 - New Year, New Bruins?
The #NHLBruins had a rough slump over the holidays and came back for the new year looking to turn things around. Can they keep pace with the tight Atlantic division and move back into playoff contention? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast Follow me on X at @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can. Thanks for listening!
Ep. 187 - Bs on Fire 🔥 🔥🔥
The #NHLBruins are back to their winning ways! And Pasta and McAvoy are back! Can they continue their surprise season and stay in a playoff position? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can! Thanks for listening!
Ep 186 - Swayman Slays, Geekie Peaks!
The #NHLBruins are keeping themselves in the hunt and Jeremy Swayman is shutting the door in goal! Morgan Geekie is killing it and Alex Steeves is on fire! Some mysterious injuries to Zacha and Pasta threw a wrench into things, but the Bruins held their ground. Another solid week! Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can. Thanks! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins
Ep 185 - Up and Down the Standings
The #NHLBruins seem to be a little better than we thought they'd be, and at one point we're even in First Place. But will injuries to some key players turn the tide? A trip out west wasn't ideal... #BruinsFam #NHLBruins F9lloe me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @ BruinsFastcast. Ratw review and subscribe if you can. Thanks!
Ep 184 - Raking the Leafs
Well the #NHLBruins are on a hot streak. They are looking like a wagon! Can they continue to knock off Canadian teams on the road to the top of the division? Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Please rate, review and subscribe if you can! Thanks for listening! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast
Ep 183 - We Got a Streak Going!
The #NHLBruins at one point had lost 6 in a row but now have won 5 out of 6! Elias Lindholm is out with an injury, bit the Bs are still finding ways to win! Dare we say, a win streak? Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate, review and subscribe if you can. Thanks for listening!
Ep 182 - An Emotional Return
Brad Marchand returned to Boston as a player for the first time and it was full of emotions. The #NHLBruins continued their strange season of being good one night, bad the next. Can they put it together and start getting consistent Ws? Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can! Thanks for listening!
Ep 181 - Out West, But Heading South
The #NHLBruins began a Western road trip but were having troubles picking up a W. They are kind of a mystery team this season, looking good some nights then very bad the next. What will it take to turn things around? Do we have the resources to do it? Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate, review and subscribe if you can. Thanks for listening! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins
EP. 180 - Are These Guys Good?
The Boston Bruins opened their 2025-26 season on October 8th vs the Washington Capitals. It's a different group from the glory years and expectations are fairly low for the season. Could the Bs get off to a hot start? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can!
Ep 179 - Preseason Done, On to the Real Thing!
The #NHLBruins ended the preseason at 4 and 2. Not bad, bit now the REAL season begins. How is the lineup shaking out? And will the Bruins be competitive with the current lineup? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen!
Ep. 178 - 2025-26 Pre-Season Report
It's been a while, but I'm back with a pre-season report. Where does our team rank among current teams in terms of position? And did the #NHLBruins channel the 2013 Bruins in a comeback win over the Rangers? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast Please rate review and subscribe where you listen. Thanks!
Ep. 177 - Forgotten Glory Pt. 2 - The AHL in Halifax (Oilers and Citadels)
Today in the 2nd and final part of Forgotten Glory, we'll discuss the two other AHL teams that made their home in Halifax, the Nova Scotia Oilers and the Halifax Citadels. Could either of the new teams match the success of the Voyageurs? And some big names played in Metro before going on to successful NHL careers. Follow the podcast on Twitter @BruinsFastCast and follow me @SteveJMacE. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen. #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast #AHL #HockeyHistory
Ep. 176 - Forgotten Glory Pt 1 - The AHL in Halifax (The Vees Era)
Halifax, Nova Scotia has a storied history with the American Hockey League, and hosted the affiliate teams for some legendary NHL clubs. Today in Part One, we look back at the Nova Scotia Voyageurs. #ForgottenGlory #AHLHockey #TheBruinsFastCast. Rare review and comment wherever you listen. Thanks! Part 2 coming soon.
Ep 175 - Free Agent Season!
The #NHLBruins entered the Free Agency period with high hopes, but a lot of "big fish" were off the market early or re-signed with their old clubs. Would the Bs be able to find d some quality players? Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Please rate, review and subscribe if you can. #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast
Ep 174 - Draft 2025 and Hall of Fame!
The #NHLBruins had a lot of picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, and came away with some great prospects! And there were some former Bruins inducted into the NHL Hall of Fame! Follow.me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate, review and subscribe if you can. Thanks!
Ep 173 - Free Agent Targets and New Coach!
I'm back and talking potential free agent targets for the #NHLBruins. And we have a new coach! #BruinsFam #BruinsFastCast #NHLPlayoffs. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can! Thanks for listening!
Ep 172 - 2024-25 Season Recap!
The 2024-25 season was not good. The #NHLBruins finished last in the Atlantic Division and our 2 best defencenen missed big chunks of time on the injured list. The team traded away most of their veterans at the deadline and are heading towards a rebuild. What does the future hold? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast
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Ep 171 - And Here We Are 😑
Well the #NHLBruins went on their last Western road trip of the season and were in full tank mode. It's hard to watch after so many years of competitive hockey, but here we are. Hopefully rough times will lead to a bright future. #BruinsFam #BruinsFastCast. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast
Ep 170 - New Guys, Same Bruins
The #NHLBruins continue their season with a new lineup and are basically just hoping for respectability at this point. Could they get some revenge on Buffalo for a big 7-2 loss? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast
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Ep 169 - An Era Ends, Another Begins
Well, the #NHLBruins have started their rebuild. And we lost some long time Bruins in the process. Carlo, Coyle and Captain Brad Marchand are all gone. And a new era has begun. #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can! Thanks for listening!
Ep 168 - 4 Nations Clash!
The 4 Nations Tournament began this week and it's been great! Canada and the USA had a Heavyweight fight on Saturday night and after the tournament round Robin was completed, it was US and Team Canada left standing! Who will come out on top? And damn, I hope McAvoy isn't hurt too bad! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #4NationsTournament. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe wherever you listen!
Ep. 167 - Is It Slipping Away?
The #NHLBruins seem to been having trouble finishing games and this week was a prime example of that. Will they use the 4 Nations break to try to turn things around? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen! Thanks!
Ep. 166 - The Wild Wild Wildcard!
The #NHLBruins are still in a tough fight for a playoff spot and need points almost every night! Could they get things going from the comfort of TD Garden? And Pasta and Geekie are lighting it up! #NHLBruins #BruinsFam #BruinsFastCast. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe if you can.
Ep 165 - Everyone is Catching Up!
The #NHLBruins are pretty much recovered from their 6 game losing streak but are in a huge battle for the playoff spots in the East. Pasta is in fire and Geekie is stepping it up big time. Everyone needs to step up though if the Bs want to be in the post season! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the pod @BruinsFastcast. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen!
Ep. 164 - Back On Track?
The #NHLBruins were in the midst of a losing streak and the prospects 9f a win seemed bad as they headed to Florida. Could they turn things around? And is the injury bug visiting our locker room? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast Please rate review and subscribe if you can. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast.
Ep 163 - A Terrible Week
The #NHLBruins are on a losing streak and need to turn things around. Could a roster shakeup be coming soon? And with some tough games coming up, can they get back on track? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate review and subscribe wherever you listen! Thanks!
Ep 162 - Action Packed Holidays!
Happy holidays to everyone! I wasn't going to do a podcast til the New Year but there was too much going on! The #NHLBruins finished their Western road trip and came home for the Christmas break! They continued to play solid hockey most nights, and Fabien Lysell made his NHL debut! Happy New Year! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast. Follol me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen! Thanks!
Ep 161 - Road Trip Woes and Holiday Poem!
The #NHLBruins were having some struggles on their latest Western road trip and look to turn things around vs the Vancouver Canucks. Can they turn things around again? And check out my holiday poem! Happy Holidays everyone! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins #BruinsFastCast. Please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastCast. Thanks for listening!
Episode 160 - Momentum...then Disaster
The #NHLBruins started the week in the middle of a win streak. Could they continue to climb back up the standings against the Black Hawks and the Flyers? And then they began a tough Western road trip in Winnipeg! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast. Please rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen! Thanks!
Ep. 159 - Centennial Celebration!
The #NHLBruins celebrated the 100th anniversary of their first game this week against long-time rival Montreal. The legends were out in force as the Bs shut the vault on the 1st 100 years! Would they continue their great start under new head coach Joe Sacco? #BruinsFam #NHLBruins. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow then podcast @BruinsFastCast. Rate, review and subscribe if you can!
Ep. 158 - Sacco Era Begins!
The Joe Sacco Era began in Boston this week and the #NHLBruins looked pretty good! The offense was struggling a bit but a visit to Long Island seemed to change their fortunes! #BruinsFam #NHLBruins. Please rate review and subscribe if you can. Follow me on X @SteveJMacE and follow the podcast @BruinsFastcast
