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Pucks with Haggs

CLNS Media
Boston Bruins
NHL
Marco Sturm
David Pastrnak
Jeremy Swayman
Florida Panthers
Charlie Mcavoy
Brad Marchand
Hampus Lindholm
Joe Sacco
Don Sweeney
Jim Montgomery
Elias Lindholm
James Hagens
Charlie Mcevoy
Providence Bruins
Charlie Coyle
Buffalo Sabres
NHL Playoffs
National Hockey League

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.

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Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest the Boston Globe’s Kevin Paul DuPont discuss the Bruins 2-2-0 start and what can be read into some of the slow starts for the team. Were youthful mistakes to blame for the Monday night loss to Ottawa? And ... more

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest the Boston Herald's Steve Conroy discuss the Bruins' first two wins of the season, Peterka's impact, and what has gone right for the B's thus far.

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Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty is joined by Mick Colageo to break down the Bruins’ 3-0 win over the Rangers and the biggest takeaways from Boston’s opening-night performance. The guys discuss the Bruins’ defensive structure, Jeremy Swayman’s stro... more

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Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guests NEHJ's Mark Divver and Boston.com's Conor Ryan kick off the show by discussing the B's preseason, including what they saw from James Hagens, Michael DiPietro, Dans Ločmelis, Frederic Brunet, Lukas Reichel... more

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Recent Guests

Conor Ryan
Long-time Bruins reporter from Boston.com
Boston.com
Episode: What is the Bruins final roster going to look like and will there be any surprises?
Mark Divver
Providence Bruins coverage and East Coast hockey reporter
Rinkside Rhode Island; New England Hockey Journal
Episode: What is the Bruins final roster going to look like and will there be any surprises?
Sean Hutcheon
Skilled hockey analyst, The Fourth Period
The Fourth Period
Episode: What should we take from Bruins rookie camp?
Shaun Hutcheon
Longtime friend and colleague on hockey coverage
The Fourth Period
Episode: Will Fraser Minten Be Extended Soon?
Evan Marinovsky
New England Hockey Journal writer
New England Hockey Journal
Episode: Where does World Championship Performance Leave James Hagens?
Shawn Hutcheon
Boston correspondent for The Fourth Period
The Fourth Period
Episode: Who has the advantage in the Bruins/Sabres playoff series?
Mark Diver
New England Hockey Journal writer, Providence Bruins observer
New England Hockey Journal
Episode: What are the Bruins going to do with Hagens?
Mick Colaggio
Longtime friend and colleague
Episode: Big time Bruins energy at the Beanpot, Olympics
Mick Collagio
Longtime friend and colleague
A rink wrap
Episode: Are the Bruins going to "surprise" some people this season?

Hosts

Joe Haggerty
Host of the show; Bruins analyst and long-time hockey reporter.
Joe Haggs
Co-host/host role; supports discussion and guest introductions.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Elias to the 9th floor

    This podcast really captures the spirit of the thing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Obi Wan Knuble
    United States9 months ago
  • Pucks with very evil dude man

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guide26!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Bro

    Coach Joe why all the hate on mcavoy?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben736-7
    United Statesa year ago
  • Should be pucks with hacks

    Same old podcast of someone sitting behind a mic tearing down the real athletes that are trying to make a living on the ice. So tired of all these negative podcasters.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    B-dubb87
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wow

    Haggs loves interrupting people mid sentence yup yup yup yup yup yup yup yup. Co host breaths very loud

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guide26!
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Pro-content balance is appreciated by most listeners.
Some feedback notes heavy interrupting or co-host dynamics as a point of critique.
Guests consistently bring insider perspectives from journalism and hockey operations.
Overall positive reinforcement on pacing and quality of discussion.
Listeners praise the depth of analysis and credible sourcing.

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Apple Podcasts
#145
United States/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#235
Canada/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#211
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#27
Poland/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#122
Switzerland/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#138
Japan/Sports/Hockey

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What is the Bruins final roster going to look like and will there be any surprises?
Q: What are your four lines and three defensive pairs opening night, and which players are most likely to surprise or not make it?
Conor outlines a tentative opening night lineup with a mix of veterans and young players, highlighting Poitras and Brunet as potential up-and-coming contributors, while emphasizing the ongoing evaluation of the depth players and the waiver dynamics.
Thoughts from the start of Bruins training camp
Q: With an abbreviated training camp, are you expecting there will be some sloppiness in the first weeks of the regular season?
Yes, there will be noticeable sloppiness early on, particularly in defensive systems and transition, but it's a common pattern each year and likely to be amplified by the shorter ramp-up.
What should we take from Bruins rookie camp?
Q: Mark Daniel asks for favorite hockey announcers and analysts on the national level after Barry Melrose's passing.
Joe and Sean respond by praising ESPN and NHL Network veterans like Bob McKenzie, Darren Drager, Pierre Lebrun, Ray Ferraro, and others, noting their impact on the sport and their strong on-air presence, with Ferraro highlighted as a standout for his analysis and Boston connection.
How Good Can James Hagens Be?
Q: Fuji asks, is James Hagens going to be an impact player or just another guy? Will he be a 20 goal scorer?
Hagens is expected to be more than just a depth player, with potential to score 20 to 25 goals and to contribute significantly through assists and playmaking, though a learning curve is anticipated.
How Good Can James Hagens Be?
Q: Maddie McKee asks, how does the rest of the league view Pasta? Top five player, top 10. Is he a franchise guy like Eichel or McCarr or is he a talented scorer and not much else?
Pastrnak is viewed as a franchise level talent and a top player in the league, with frequent top-10 and top-five rankings among his peers, and his scoring ability is highlighted as a core element of his identity and value to the Bruins.

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This show delivers in-depth Bruins analysis, roster-building discussions, contracts, and development paths, often blending insider context with practical takeaways for fans and industry listeners. Episodes frequently balance salary-cap realities, front-office strategy, and prospect development in Boston's system, with regular guests who contribute frontline insights from hockey journalism, scouting, and team operations. A recurring strength is dissecting complex moves—trades, signings, and coaching changes—through grounded, sport-specific viewpoints, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable context on how teams build toward a Cup contender while maintaining development pipelines.

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Recent guests on Pucks with Haggs include:

1. Conor Ryan
2. Mark Divver
3. Sean Hutcheon
4. Shaun Hutcheon
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6. Shawn Hutcheon
7. Mark Diver
8. Mick Colaggio

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