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

No Chinks in the Armor | Creativity, Cut-Throat Knights & Hockey Shows. TG#49

On this episode of Gross Hockey, we break down the current state of the Stanley Cup Playoffs and where the league feels headed right now. We talk about the Vegas Golden Knights sweeping the Colorado Avalanche, the ruthless/cutthroat history of Vegas, Bruce Cassidy getting fired after winning, John Tortorella taking over, and the possibility of a full blown Rod the Bod vs Torts SCF coaching war if the Carolina Hurricanes close things out. We also get into: * Mitch Marner potentially ending up in Vegas after things completely soured in Toronto * Whether Toronto is becoming the new Buffalo * Why Carolina looks like an absolute wagon with Taylor Hall fitting perfectly * The fun future of the Montreal Canadiens and their young core * NHL free agency and possible RFA offer sheet chaos * Bruins offseason rumors including Adam Fox and Tomas Hertl talk Outside hockey, we also talk: * Tires * Shane Gillis & Matt McCusker / MSSP * The growth of hockey culture content * The rise of Off Campus * Why hockey content could follow the same creator boom as YouTube golf with creators like Tony Sauce and Trew Crew * The new direction of Gross Hockey apparel and content moving forward The game is changing. The culture is growing. The New Wav is here.

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.