Episodes

  • Dean Letourneau interview: Growing Up Huge & Managing Expectations

    Dean Letourneau interview: Growing Up Huge & Managing Expectations
    Aug 21 2025
    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Bruins first-round pick Dean Letourneau discuss his upbringing and how he became such a unique player. They also dive into what happened last season, and how Letourneau is mentally preparing himself for what's next — and the expectations that come with being a first-round pick. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:35 Golfing 2:30 Hockey/basketball background 6:20 Managing playing several sports growing up 7:30 Always tall? 8:33 Playing hockey at that size 9:53 When did hockey become serious? 11:16 Which players did Dean look up to? 12:27 When did college hockey become an option? 15:34 Decision to decommit from Northeastern and go to BC 18:19 PrizePicks 19:48 Experience being scouted 22:21 Experience getting drafted 24:59 Was BC always the plan for 2024/25? 26:22 Adjustments from prep to college hockey 28:11 Handling being lower on the lineup at BC 30:23 Staying patient in development path 31:47 Bonding Bruins prospects on the BC roster 32:33 What do you wish you knew in year 1? 33:14 Thanks for watching! Bruins Beat is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Are Bruins Going to Make a Big Trade During Training Camp?

    Are Bruins Going to Make a Big Trade During Training Camp?
    Aug 19 2025
    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Ty Anderson dive into whether or not the Bruins make a trade before or during camp. They also break down potential breakout candidates for this coming season. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 6:17 - Is a trade coming for the Boston Bruins 19:00 - Expectations for Bruins next season 21:46 - Prizepicks 23:11 - Potential breakout candidates for Bruins? 24:29 - Fraser Minten 26:25 - Elias Lindholm 31:26 - Matěj Blümel 35:11 - Subscribe to the podcast! 35:47 - Tanner Jeannot 39:56 - Casey Mittelstadt 41:32 - Tanner Jeannot 45:35 - Could Shawn Thornton return to Bruins as part of organization? 51:43 - Wrapping up Bruins Beat is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Will Zellers interview: Becoming a Goal Scorer & Getting Traded to the Bruins

    Will Zellers interview: Becoming a Goal Scorer & Getting Traded to the Bruins
    Aug 13 2025
    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by top prospect Will Zellers to discuss his path to North Dakota, what it was like getting traded to the Bruins and how he scores so many goals. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:50 Will’s upbringing 4:22 When did things get serious with hockey? 5:37 Does Will consider himself a late bloomer? 7:30 Influence of the family farm on his work ethic 9:22 Experience at Shattuck-St. Mary’s School 13:03 PrizePicks 14:31 What makes Will a great goal scorer? 17:33 How extra year at Shattuck helped 19:08 Experience in USHL 20:37 What was it like getting traded? 23:40 How college hockey has improved 24:53 First impressions of Boston 25:59 Outlook on Boston fanbase Bruins Beat is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Bruins ’23 Draft Pick Ryan Walsh on Taking His Time to Develop into a Pro

    Bruins ’23 Draft Pick Ryan Walsh on Taking His Time to Develop into a Pro
    Aug 8 2025
    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Bruins prospect Ryan Walsh dive into his career. They relive his draft day, see why he thrived in Cedar Rapids and how Walsh plans to continue developing into an NHL player. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:46 Recovery from shoulder surgery 5:26 Experience at development camp 12:13 What was draft day like? 15:01 Mindset going into the draft 16:51 PrizePicks 18:19 Contact with teams during time in prep school 19:39 What clicked during time in USHL? 23:30 Managing schoolwork with hockey 25:40 View on NCAA hockey as an NHL development league 31:10 Not rushing to turn pro 39:04 Thanks for watching! Bruins Beat is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Are Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak Hall of Famers?

    Are Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak Hall of Famers?
    Aug 5 2025
    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into the changing trends of college hockey, which have huge implications on Bruins prospects and next year's NHL Draft. Bruins Beat is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - ⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠ Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • Should the Bruins Trade Pavel Zacha?

    Should the Bruins Trade Pavel Zacha?
    Aug 1 2025
    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky and Conor Ryan dive into Pavel Zacha trade rumors. The guys also look ahead to next year's free agency class. Could Connor McDavid really become a Bruin? The guys also offer up more realistic options. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:51 Conor’s vacation 5:30 James Hagens impresses at World Junior’s 8:37 Pavel Zacha trade rumors 15:56 PrizePicks 17:40 Connor McDavid linked with the Bruins 23:23 Subscribe to Bruins Rinkside on YouTube! 24:13 Should the Bruins target Artemi Panarin? 32:03 Thanks for watching! Bruins Beat is Powered by 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Bruins ’23 Draft Pick Chris Pelosi on Overcoming Low NHL Draft Expectations

    Bruins ’23 Draft Pick Chris Pelosi on Overcoming Low NHL Draft Expectations
    Jul 28 2025
    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Bruins third-round pick Chris Pelosi to talk about his life in hockey, how he's developed quickly over the last two years and overcoming negative reaction to his draft two years ago. 0:00 ⏰EPISODE TIMELINE⏰ 0:47 Chris’s summer schedule 2:17 Backstory and upbringing 9:30 When he started taking hockey more seriously 11:19 Identity and players Chris looked up to 12:35 Avoiding shortcuts 13:04 Transition to NAHL 15:41 PrizePicks 17:09 NAHL experience 19:47 Feelings leading up to draft 20:23 Moving from Janesville to Sioux Falls 21:38 Draft reaction a source of motivation? 23:13 Getting drafted 26:05 2nd year in Sioux Falls 27:05 NCAA vs USHL 28:05 Experience in the ECAC at Quinnipiac 29:21 Thanks for watching! 💰 Prize Picks - https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS Download the app today and use Code CLNS when you sign up & Get $50 instantly when you play $5! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Elliott Groenewold Interview: Life in Vermont and Getting Drafted by his Favorite Team

    Elliott Groenewold Interview: Life in Vermont and Getting Drafted by his Favorite Team
    Jul 24 2025
    On this episode of Bruins Beat, Evan Marinofsky is joined by Bruins fourth-round pick Elliott Groenewold to discuss his upbringing in Vermont, his journey up and being picked by his favorite team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins