Pucks with Haggs

<p>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. </p>

What is going wrong with the Bruins right now? + Marchy returns

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the five-game losing streak for the Bruins, and the triumphant return of Brad Marchand to Boston with a teary tribute.  Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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

10-23
01:02:49

Defensive issues for the Boston Bruins

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and Boston.com's Conor Ryan discuss the last two Bruins losses, and the defensive backsliding that's happened after the first three wins of the season.  ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:23 Reaction to losses vs Lightning and Golden Knights 15:25 Swayman has been excellent 18:40 Hampus Lindholm getting closer to returning from lower-body injury 21:38 Was that one of Mason Lohrei’s best games? 22:36 Do the Bruins have defensive issues? 23:24 PrizePicks 24:18 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 24:57 Best surprise after five games 36:36 Biggest dissapointment after five games 42:17 Will the Bruins be in the mix for a wildcard spot? 45:30 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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

10-18
48:40

What we're seeing a few games into the Bruins season

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggety and longtime hockey writer Mick Colageo break down the Bruins loss to Tampa Bay on Monday and the first four games ahead of a big West Coast trip. They also discuss if Charlie McAvoy deserves to be captain of the Bruins and talk about his performance on Monday. Pucks with Haggs is Powered By: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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

10-16
01:00:58

Breaking down the B's great start

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty has a mailbag edition of the Pucks with Haggs podcast where he answers fan questions and talks about the B's undefeated start to the season.  Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ 📲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

10-13
43:50

Breaking down Bruins roster cuts + expectations for the season with Andy Brickley

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests NESN's Andy Brickley and Mick Colageo, discuss the preseason, the regular season opener, and expectations for this Bruins team. Patriots Daily is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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

10-08
25:31

Bruins Roster Taking Shape At End of Preseason

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the latest preseason games and what the NHL roster is going to look like.  Pucks with Haggs is Powered By: 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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! 🎫 Gametime - https://gametime.co Take the guesswork out of buying NHL tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Download Gametime today. Terms apply. What time is it? Gametime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10-05
43:28

Breaking down the Bruins camp battles

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests Mick Colageo and the Boston Herald's Steve Conroy discuss Bruins training camp and what the roster is shaping up to be. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:26 Takeaways from Bruins preseason so far following 3-2 loss to Flyers 04:18 Casey Mittelstadt is struggling 09:50 Pastrnak, Lindholm, and Swayman play their first games in preseason 17:19 Thoughts on Bruins’ tactics 21:03 Where should Michael Eyssimont be in the lineup? 24:50 PrizePicks 25:54 Gametime 27:40 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside 28:14 Upcoming concerts👀 31:30 How important was the 5-4 win over the Rangers? 34:55 Who’s stock has risen or dropped so far in preseason? 43:05 Should cleaning up the defensive zone be a priority? 48:11 Has this preseason changed your prediction for this season? 51:42 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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

10-01
54:07

Big Zee taking a new role with the Bruins

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest NEHJ's Evan Marinovsky discuss the Bruins preseason and B's Hall of Fame legend Zdeno Chara being named to a formalized role with Bruins management. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:51 Streaming services in youth hockey 07:24 Private equity firms are taking over youth hockey rinks 10:48 The point of youth hockey has been lost 18:59 PrizePicks 20:05 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 20:42 Bruins name Zdeno Chara hockey operations advisor and mentor 33:13 Takeaways from Bruins preseason so far 45:44 Thanks for watching Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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

09-27
50:13

Breaking down the Bruins first two preseason games

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo break down the first two B's preseason games, a loss to the Capitals and a comeback 5-4 win over the Rangers at MSG. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:44 Boston Sports Museum’s ‘The Tradition’ will take place on November 18th at TD Garden  03:51 Reaction to 5-4 win vs Rangers 27:43 PrizePicks 28:47 Gametime 30:10 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 30:44 Joe’s injury😂 33:02 Reaction to 5-2 loss vs Captials 45:54 Thoughts on Marco Sturm’s approach 49:47 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS 📲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

09-24
52:34

Into the thick of Bruins training camp

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty has the New England Hockey Journal's Mark Divver on as a guest as they discuss rookie camp, the start of NHL camp for Boston and how they expect it all to play out.  Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-21
47:33

Bruins are ready to start training camp

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the opening of Bruins training camp and what they saw at B's training camp last weekend while answering fan questions.  ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 00:00 Intro 01:24 Reactions to Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm speaking at Training Camp 14:33 Bruins make changes, additions to hockey ops department 17:12 PrizePicks 18:20 Gametime 19:36 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside 20:12 Reactions to Prospect Challenge 26:17 Is Matěj Blümel an under-the-radar acquisition? 32:29 What are the chances of Connor McDavid reaching free agency? 36:24 Can the Bruins defy expectations like the Capitals did last season? 40:20 Why did the Bruins only play two Prospect Challenge games this weekend? 41:06 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-17
47:07

Getting ready for Bruins training camp

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty gets Bruins fans ready for training camp with a Hagg Bag mailbag edition of the podcast where he answers some pressing questions from Bruins fans.  ⏰️0:00 EPISODE TIMELINE⏰️ 2:55 - Bruins No captains to start season 4:30 - Early Rookie Camp Takeaways 6:14 - Pucks with Haggs: Mailbag Questions 21:57 - Subscribe to the Podcast! 22:29 - Gametime 24:14 - Prizepicks 25:31 - Pucks with Haggs: Mailbag Questions 37:10 - Wrapping up Pucks with Haggs is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎟️Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Swipe. Tap. Ticket. Go. Download the Gametime app today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-14
40:24

How will the Bruins do without a captain?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the Bruins decision to open the season without a captain, talk about 9/11's impact on the hockey world and discuss the open of Bruins rookie camp. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:00 Intro 1:04 Remembering those lost on 9/11 11:07 Don Sweeney confirms Bruins will start the season without a captain 24:00 Gametime 25:42 PrizePicks 26:42 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 28:58 Takeaways from 22nd Annual Boston Bruins Foundation Golf Tournament 39:00 Bruins announce roster and schedule for Rookie Camp and Prospects challenge  45:06 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-11
50:03

Getting ready for Bruins camp

With a couple of days of B's captains' practice availability in the books, Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and the Boston Herald's Steve Conroy discuss all the hot B's topics this week Pucks with Haggs is Powered by:  💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! 🎟️Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code CLNS for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Swipe. Tap. Ticket. Go. Download the Gametime app today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-07
47:53

Captains' practices are underway for the Bruins

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the captains' practices opening this week for the Bruins and how the leadership might look this season for the B's. We also answer a number of questions including what's more likely: finishing dead last or powering into the playoffs. ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:00 Intro 2:54 Takeaways from captains practices 10:50 Could this team surprise people like the late 70’s Bruins? 15:59 More likely that Bruins make the playoffs or firesale before the draft? 18:48 Storylines worth following this season 22:16 PrizePicks 23:08 Joe’s storylines to follow 25:48 Gametime 28:15 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 28:53 Mick’s show and tell 32:26 Opening night forward line predictions 35:29 Which prospect could have a surprising impact this season? 38:23 Who could be a good partner for Mason Lohrei? 48:20 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

09-04
51:48

Answering the final questions of the Bruins' summer

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty answers all of the final questions of the summer for the Bruins as they get ready for captain's practices next week. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:37 Bruins 2025-26 National TV Broadcast Schedule Released 5:00 The Athletic ranks Bruins No. 20 in NHL Pipeline Ranking 10:23 How important is this draft class? 16:10 PrizePicks 17:04 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 17:45 Any chance of Korpisalo being traded? 24:00 Is there a line on the Bruins that could employ a 1-3-1? 28:28 Bruins storylines to follow this season 34:44 Who would be a good partner for Mason Lohrei? 40:52 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-31
44:45

Is the Bruins development pipeline on the rise?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests the Boston Globe's Kevin Paul Dupont and Mick Colageo discuss the B's coming in ranked No. 20 in the most recent NHL Pipeline rankings done by the The Athletic, and whether that means good things are coming for the next crop of B's prospects. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:44 The Athletic ranks Bruins No. 20 in NHL Pipeline Ranking 9:24 Why Bruins fans are so excited about James Hagens 23:01 Bruins prospect rankings 30:03 PrizePicks 30:54 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 31:33 Is Zacha better off playing wing or center? 38:21 What will be Bruins’ penalty kill strategy? 42:40 Should any of the Bruins prospects adjust their games? 49:17 What can Bruins fans be excited about heading into the season? 55:54 Thanks for watching! Pucks with Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-27
57:56

Should the Bruins bring in Jack Roslovic?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and Boston.com's Conor Ryan talk about the Bruins offseason, and whether they should bring in an unsigned player like Jack Roslovic on a training camp invite.  0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 2:05 Milan Lucic joins Blues on professional tryout in NHL comeback attempt 5:51 Which unsigned free agents deserve camp invites? 10:47 Which line combinations should Sturm explore during camp? 15:12 Will the Bruins play harder this season? How will fans respond? 24:15 PrizePicks 25:10 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 26:11 Are Bruins expecting too much from their current roster? 31:20 Could the Bruins land a big free agent next year? 34:30 Thoughts on Bruins development camp 40:56 Thanks for watching! Pucks With Haggs is Powered by  💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-23
44:16

Are the Bruins going to "surprise" some people this season?

0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 5:53 - Milan Lucic invited to Blues on tryout 10:12 - Any players that could be invited to Bruins camp? 14:42 - Changes in NHL contracts 21:04 - Prizepicks 21:57 - Subscribe to the podcast 22:53 - Expectations for Bruins next season 38:02 - Answering Bruins’ Fan Questions 48:20 - Wrapping up Pucks with Haggs is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-20
49:34

How Will the Bruins Line Combos Play Out?

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty, the NEHJ's Evan Marinovsky and Arlington High hockey coach John Messuri talk about expectations for the Bruins, and answer some questions about summer hockey options for youth hockey players. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 1:17 Why John chose his outfit 2:08 John’s high school showcase 4:10 Thoughts on Bruins free agency moves 12:17 How will the line combinations play out? 22:49 PrizePicks 23:38 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside! 24:19 Could Poitras beat out Mittelstadt for center spot on second line? 35:59 How much hockey should kids be playing in the summer? 48:55 Thanks for watching! 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08-17
53:29

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