Playing with House Money | Bruins Patience, College Hockey Buzz & More - That's Gross #44

Boston Bruins Therapy Session + Future Outlook & Around the League | That’s Gross E48

The Boston Bruins season is over… and yeah, this one needs a full therapy session. After losing three straight at home to end their playoff run, we break down everything — from the big picture of a “step-back year” to the real issues that showed up when it mattered most. Was this season actually a success? Is Jeremy Swayman finally getting the respect he deserves? Did the Bruins lean too far into “safe” hockey instead of playing to win? We get into: * Why this year was a step forward despite the ending * Jeremy Swayman’s impact and why the criticism needs to stop * Defensive issues around Charlie McAvoy and the need for a true RHD * Mason Lohrei, Matt Poitras, and the youth movement (and how it was handled) * The biggest problem all year: lack of offense, creativity, and play-driving * Why the Bruins may be clogging their own development pipeline * Trade targets, roster construction, and what needs to change this offseason We also zoom out: * How Boston should approach the next 2–3 years * Pastrnak’s timeline and urgency vs patience * What a real Cup window looks like for this group Plus: * Around the league playoff talk * Teams that are built the right way in today’s NHL * What Boston can learn from them This is the full recap, full honesty — no sugarcoating. Tap in, join the conversation, and let us know your take. Check out Gross Hockey apparel — snapbacks, team drops, and more: link in bio Comment “LR” to join the Gross Hockey Locker Room 🔒 #BostonBruins #NHLPlayoffs #HockeyPodcast #NHL #BruinsTalk

First Round Reality Check | Bruins–Sabres Adjustments & Playoff Chaos - That's Gross #47

We’re through a few games in the first round and now it gets real. We start with the Bruins vs Sabres series — what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change right now. Lineup decisions are front and center… do you stick with guys like Hagens or start making tough calls? Do you spread out the scoring and break up the top line? We talk Pasta potentially running with Minten and Khusnutdinov, and whether shaking things up is the only way to get this group going. Then we get into the backend — Peeke, Lohrei, Andrew Peeke, Hampus Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov — who’s holding it down and who might need a change? Do the Bruins adjust pairings or even look at bringing in Henri Jokiharju? After that, we zoom out and hit every other playoff series — where we were right, where we were completely off, and which matchups are starting to feel like real upset territory. Tampa vs Montreal is electric, as is Dallas and Minnesota. Merch updates and some potential fights between the Gross Hockey Guys and the Buffalo Sabres Rollerblade Guys? Playoff hockey doesn’t wait… you either adjust or you’re done.

PLAYOFF MODE ACTIVATED | Bruins vs Sabres Breakdown, Hagens Hype & NHL Series' Predictions (Ep. 46 ft. Marcus Antonelli)

Episode 46 and it’s officially that time… playoff hockey is HERE. We’re joined by Marcus Antonelli to break down the Bruins’ first-round matchup vs the Sabres—how Boston wins this series, key X-factors, and our full predictions. We dive into James Hagens and what we’ve seen so far through his first two games—comps, ceiling, and how much he can actually impact this Bruins group right now. From there, we zoom out and go around the league, breaking down every playoff series and giving our picks, plus we wrap with our predictions for the NHL’s biggest awards. Playoffs. Pressure. Predictions. Let’s go.

Heating Up at the Right Time | Resilient Bruins & the Playoff Push | Ruthless League - That’s Gross #45

This league doesn’t care about your résumé, your past, or your excuses. You either win—or you’re out. We dive into the NHL’s latest chaos: Cassidy getting canned, Toronto staying stuck, and why the pressure across the league feels higher than ever. Then we talk Bruins hockey—gritty, resilient, and starting to feel dangerous at the right time. From comeback wins to the Gross Hockey Guys night in Providence with diehard fans and a classic delusional fan bar scene… this is what the game is really about. Some College Hockey updates and insight towards the next wave of Gross Apparel drops.  Ruthless league. Resilient Bruins.

Playing with House Money | Bruins Patience, College Hockey Buzz & More - That's Gross #44

On Episode 44 of That’s Gross, we dive deeper into the Bruins’ bigger picture after the deadline and why this season feels like they’re playing with house money. We talk about how Boston has outperformed expectations, why standing pat made sense, and what this team still needs most: high-end impact talent, not just more depth. We also get into James Hagens, what Mike/JB saw live at BC, why his skill and maturity stand out, and how he could fit into the Bruins’ future. From there, we talk Lukas Reichel and what the new addition could bring to this group, plus why injecting more youth and skill into the lineup could matter down the stretch. We also hit on college hockey, the current wave of young talent jumping to the NHL, and our new College F*in’ Hockey** merch drop. Plus, Mike tells the story of randomly running into Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff at Boston College and the cool conversation they had about scouting, drafting, and team building. A lot of Bruins talk, some college hockey love, and a really fun behind-the-scenes hockey moment in this one.