Bruins Briefings

Written by: WGAO/Dean College
  • Summary

  • Bruins Briefings is a sports podcast focused on the Boston Bruins, diving deep into the 2024 offseason, preseason, and start of the regular season. It explores key events such as trades, signings, and contract negotiations, like the ongoing Jeremy Swaymen contract, and the impact of Brad Marchand’s return after undergoing three surgeries in the first episode. Then goes onto the next episode to talk about key preseason events and player performances. Bruins Briefings talks all and everything Bruins.
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Episodes
  • Bruins Briefings Episode #3
    Nov 20 2024
    In episode 3, I dive into the Boston Bruins’ start of the season, covering all the preseason moves, early performances, and key new players. Guests Austin Rooke and Brett Chaves (Both PA announces for the Providence Bruins) offer insights, particularly on the goaltending changes, with Joonas Korpisalo now supporting starter Jeremy Swayman after Linus Ullmark’s trade. Tyler Johnson also brings scoring depth, versatility, and playoff experience to the roster. Despite an opening loss to the Nashville Predators, the Bruins are working to establish a cohesive lineup that blends new talents and veteran leadership. The episode gives Bruins fans an in-depth look at a team adapting to a new era while pushing for playoff contention.
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    20 mins
  • Bruins Briefings Episode #2
    Nov 5 2024
    In this Preseason Pulse, Rachel Geddes reviews the Boston Bruins' 2024 preseason, highlighting key player performances, roster decisions, and contract updates. Rachel introduces guests Mikayla Krupski and Sam Smith, who share insights on the Bruins' preseason moves, including waivers, player injuries, and positional adjustments. The second episode of Bruins Briefings covers Jeremy Swayman's new $66 million, eight-year contract and his role as the team’s starting goaltender, with Sam providing expert analysis. Rachel also reviews the Bruins' major preseason signings, such as Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, who are expected to add scoring depth and physical defense. Other preseason standouts include Riley Tufte, a strong contender for opening night due to his physicality, and Tyler Johnson, who contributes valuable depth.
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    24 mins
  • Bruins Briefings Episode #1
    Oct 23 2024
    In the first episode of Bruins Briefings: Bruins Off The Ice, I recap everything that went down in the summer of the 2024 offseason, I focus on key signings, trades, Jeremey Swaymen Contract, and the return of the captain Brad Marchand. Highlighting the acquisitions of top high players like Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, the podcast delves into how these moves aim to strengthen the Bruins' lineup, particularly after the retirement of captain Patrice Bergeron. I also address the current goalie situation, including the ongoing contract negotiation for Jeremy Swayman, and discusses Brad Marchand's recovery from multiple surgeries. With interviews from Bruins insiders, the episode offers in-depth analysis on how these changes could impact the upcoming season, as the team seeks to bring the Stanley Cup back to Boston.
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    30 mins

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