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Pucks with Haggs

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

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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Joe Haggerty opens up the mailbag on this episode of Pucks with Haggs to answer some of the biggest questions surrounding the Bruins as training camp approaches. Joe discusses where David Pastrnak ranks among the NHL’s elite players, whether he shoul... more

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss the upcoming training camp with the reduced preseason schedule, NHL games starting later this month and what they expect to see out of James Hagens at rookie camp in addition to answer... more

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Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty is joined by The Fourth Period’s Shawn Hutcheon to preview the upcoming Bruins training camp and break down the biggest roster battles facing Boston before the season begins. With a crowded group of NHL-caliber forw... more

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Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty and guest Mick Colageo discuss some of the storylines involving the B's offseason that haven't bubbled to the surface yet this summer, and wonder what the chances are that Boston will surprise again this season. The... more

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Recent Guests

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: Bruins Make BIG Front Office Changes
John Messuri
Arlington High School head coach, multiple state champion
Arlington High School
Episode: Bruins Make BIG Front Office Changes
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
Andy Brickley
Color commentator with NESN for the Bruins
NESN
Episode: Breaking down Bruins roster cuts + expectations for the season with Andy Brickley
Mick Collagio
Longtime friend and colleague
A rink wrap
Episode: Are the Bruins going to "surprise" some people this season?
James Murphy
Longtime friend and colleague of Joe Haggerty, covering hockey analysis.
RG Media and The Eye Tests podcast
Episode: What's fair to expect from next season's Bruins?

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 States8 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 States10 months ago
  • Bro

    Coach Joe why all the hate on mcavoy?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben736-7
    United States10 months 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

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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
#83
United States/Sports/Hockey
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#229
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Apple Podcasts
#122
Germany/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#137
Australia/Sports/Hockey
Apple Podcasts
#25
Poland/Sports/Hockey
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#107
Switzerland/Sports/Hockey

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Will the Bruins Name a Team Captain this Season?
Q: Number two, how do you think other teams around the league view Mason Lohrei and Yokoharu in terms of value and potential trades?
Lohrei has value and could be a tradable asset; Yokoharu is viewed more as a cap-dump candidate, while Lohrei is considered a genuine trade chip with upside.
Will the Bruins Name a Team Captain this Season?
Q: Number one, are you surprised that Matt Grzelcyk remains unsigned?
Yes, due to durability concerns and the expectation that he can be a valuable defenseman when healthy, though his health status makes the deal complex and likely to be a low-money, possibly two-way contract.
Who is going to be traded from this Bruins team?
Q: Is there any update on Zacha's contract status situation, given their age, and to potentially have around 16 million tied up in Zaka?
There isn't an update yet; the Bruins are likely to let things play out through the season, assess whether an eight-year term might be possible, and consider signing him if it fits their cap strategy, otherwise they may trade or write it out.
Are the Bruins Stuck in the Middle?
Q: Do you think the Bruins could get stuck in the middle? And do you think they may be missed on keeping players like Bertuzzi and Marchand around at money that doesn't crush the cap?
The analysis points to a careful balance between letting key veterans go to manage the cap and risk, versus keeping impact players who may command big money. The host emphasizes evaluating whether the team can sustain a core while integrating a wave of prospects, arguing that the Bruins have to be realistic about cap demands and the long-term fit of players like Bertuzzi and Marchand, while recognizing the potential value of youth stepping up.
Mailbag: Trent Whitfield As The P-Bruins Coach, Matt Poitras Situation
Q: Did the Bruins kick the tires at all in John Klingberg? Do you expect the Bruins and Poitras to get a deal done before camp?
The host believes the Bruins did not seriously target Klingberg, aiming to get younger on defense, and emphasizes that Poitras should aim to sign before camp to avoid potential delays that could hinder his development and NHL access, arguing for a timely agreement to maximize his chance of making the roster.

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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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