Pucks with Haggs

Joe Haggerty breaks down a busy stretch for the Bruins, starting with the trade of Andre Gasseau's rights for additional draft capital — and why it ended up being smart asset management on Boston's part. Joe also gives an overview of the Bruins' offseason priorities: a top-six forward and a top-four defenseman, with plenty of cap space to make it happen. Plus a loaded mailbag: reaction to Carolina's first-ever Stanley Cup, including three former Bruins lifting the trophy, Brandon Bussey's incredible underdog journey, the fallout from the Vegas/Torts split and what's next for Bruce Cassidy, and a heartfelt tribute to Patrice Bergeron ahead of his number retirement. Joe also tackles listener questions on Viktor Arvidsson's free agency, the Elias Lindholm contract, and advice for parents navigating youth hockey. 0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Bruins Trade Andre Gasseau for Draft Capital 2:32 - Why the Player Wanted Out — and Why Boston Let Him Go 4:13 - Good Asset Management on the Deal 5:48 - Bruins' Cap Space & Offseason Strategy Overview 6:51 - The Two Pieces Boston Actually Needs This Summer 7:58 - Which Teams Are True Cup Contenders for 26-27? 8:20 - Carolina's Championship — Hurricanes Finally Get One 11:03 - Three Former Bruins Win the Cup with Carolina 13:16 - Brandon Bussey's Underdog Stanley Cup Story 15:24 - The Bruins' Goalie Depth Decision Behind Swayman 18:33 - Which Teams Will Contend Next Season? 19:08 - PrizePicks 21:36 - Did Vegas Expect Torts to Leave? Where Does He Land Next? 24:56 - What Happens to Bruce Cassidy Now? 25:50 - Could Cassidy Be a Fit for the Toronto Job? 27:30 - Reaction to the Detroit/Swiss Pool Signing 28:57 - How Different Would This Offseason Be Without the Ball? 30:45 - More on the Bussey Story & How Waivers Work 32:49 - Bergeron's Number Retirement — A Personal Tribute 36:54 - Congrats to Rob Rossi & Staff Changes 37:29 - Have the Bruins Been Talking to Arvidsson's Camp? 39:13 - Youth Hockey Q&A: Path to Beanpot Schools 42:16 - Did the Bruins Replace Torey Krug on the Power Play? 43:16 - Evaluating the Lindholm Contract & What Went Wrong 45:51 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - 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

Joe Haggerty breaks down a busy week in Bruins land — starting with Stanley Cup Finals reactions, where Carolina is taking control behind Brandon Bussey's remarkable underdog story. Then it's Bruins news: the hiring of assistant coach Matt McIlvaine, Pastrnak's All-Star nod, McAvoy's Norris votes, and confirmation of the 2028 Toronto first round pick. Joe also gets into what Boston actually needs this offseason — a top-six center and a right-shot defenseman — and why cap space and assets aren't the problem. The real challenge? Getting players to want to come to Boston in an era where stars increasingly dictate where they play. Plus a deep Q&A mailbag: the NHL buzzer beater debate, whether Minton and Hagens can take a step next year, the real trade value of Jeremy Swayman, and the big question — should the Bruins ever consider trading Pastrnak? 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Stanley Cup Finals Reaction: Carolina Taking Control 1:45 - Brandon Bussey's Cinderella Story 3:06 - Carter Hart Looking Worn Down for Vegas 4:18 - What Bussey's Run Says About How the Bruins Develop Goalies 9:02 - Bruins Hire Matt McIlvaine as Assistant Coach 10:29 - David Pastrnak Named to Second All-Star Team 11:20 - Charlie McAvoy Norris Trophy Votes 12:13 - Bruins Confirmed to Get Toronto's 2028 First Round Pick 13:14 - What Boston Needs: Top Six Center & Right Shot D 14:34 - Cam Neely Says the Bruins Will Be Aggressive This Offseason 15:27 - Why Players Not Wanting to Come to Boston Is the Real Problem 16:15 - The Dylan Larkin Effect: Players Building Super Teams 18:32 - PrizePicks 20:38 - Should the NHL Adopt the NBA Buzzer Beater Rule? 24:44 - Will Minton & Hagens Make a Leap Next Year? 27:33 - Where Are the Young Guys Training This Summer? 29:37 - What Would It Take to Trade Swayman? 31:43 - Why Goalies Just Don't Hold Great Trade Value 33:35 - Would You Trade Pastrnak? What You'd Actually Get Back 36:36 - How Pastrnak & McAvoy Are Viewed Around the League 37:24 - Is Pastrnak on the Back Slide? 39:23 - Why the Bruins Should Build Around What They Have 41:27 - Outro Bruins on CLNS Media is Powered by: 💰 Prize Picks - 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