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What's Bruin
Chris Nosek and Gayle Troiani bring you all the latest news and breakdowns regarding the Boston Bruins and all their prospects worldwide. What's Bruin: Chris and Gayle discuss the ongoing, day-to-day operations of the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Everything from game analysis and salary cap management questions to information from inside the locker room, we review all of your questions and help you manage your expectations while bringing all the latest news of your favorite NHL…
Episodes
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Boston Loses in Carolina | Are The Boston Bruins ACTUALLY Good?
The Boston Bruins dropped their game against the Carolina Hurricanes, and fans panicked. Chris and Gayle discuss whether Pavel Zacha will stay with the Boston…
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Nikita Gets Benched & Marat Sticks Around
The Boston Bruins return home after taking 7 of 8 points on their West Coast road trip. They discuss the aftermath of Zadorov’s benching and the new contract…
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The McAttack Is Back: Charlie McAvoy Returns
Jack Studley of Boston Hockey Now joins Chris and Gayle as the Boston Bruins head to the West Coast. Charlie McAvoy’s return is forcing Head Coach Marco Sturm…
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Panic or Patience? Line Blenders, Power Play Woes, and NHL Trade Rumors
The Boston Bruins sit at 2-2-0 with Charlie McAvoy out of their lineup. Chris and Gayle discuss whether fans should be excited or worried about the remaining…
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The Season is Here & The Bruins Are 1-0!!
The regular season is upon us, and the Boston Bruins have a victory under their belt. Join Chris and Gayle as they discuss what fans should expect for this…
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Preseason Halfway Point: Finalizing the Bruins Lineup
The preseason is halfway through, and the Boston Bruins roster picture is finally starting to take shape! In this episode of What's Bruin, Chris and Gayle…
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Is James Hagens Ready for the NHL? + Poitras Signs!
Hockey is back! On this episode of What’s Bruin, Chris and Gayle debate James Hagens’ 6-goal Prospects Challenge performance—is he actually ready for the NHL…
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Bruins Season Preview: What MUST Happen for a Playoff Push? (feat. Kasey Hudson)
With Boston Bruins training camp right around the corner, analyst Kasey Hudson drops by What's Bruin with Chris Nosek and Gayle Troiani! 🏒 On this episode…
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Inside The Boston Bruins Media Team! (feat. Eric Russo)
In this episode, Chris and Gayle go inside the Boston Bruins media team with Eric Russo, Director of Digital Content and Social Media for the Bruins! Eric…
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Korpisalo is Gone, It's Time for the Kids
As free agency got underway, Sweeney dealt for Will Borgen and moved off both Joonas Korpisalo and Fabian Lysell. He also signed Connor Clifton, Jordan Harris…
What's BruinBussi Wins The Cup
Chris and Gayle return to discuss the repercussions of Taylor Hall and Brandon Bussi winning the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes. They also discuss…
What's BruinRFAs and Player Development Changes
Chris and Gayle discuss the Bruins' pending restricted free agents, which ones should be brought back, and how they could fit into the team's future. They also…
What's BruinToronto Pick Gets Delayed
With Gayle back, she and Chris discuss the Bruins' exit from the playoffs and how the Maple Leafs' win of the draft lottery changes things. Subscribe to the…
What's BruinThe Regular Season is Over
With Gayle away for this week, Chris was joined by Jack Studley and Kenny Kaminski as the Boston Bruins finished off their regular season with a 4-0 win over…
What's BruinHagens Signs and Dom Visits
The Boston Bruins return from a four-game road trip that saw them go 0-2-2, and James Hagens has been brought in on his Entry Level Contract. Dominic Tiano…
What's BruinAlmost In The Playoffs
The Boston Bruins are coming off a key four-game winning streak, having beaten the Buffalo Sabres, Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Dallas Stars…
What's BruinIt's Reichel Time
Originally airing on March 18th, this episode saw Chris and Gayle discuss the lineup changes resulting from the call-up of trade-deadline acquisition Lukas…
What's BruinStruggling On The Road
This episode aired on March 11th, as the Boston Bruins got ready for a critical road trip. Chris and Gayle discussed whether this team can remain in the…
What's BruinHagens Joins Providence & The Poitras Power Hour
James Hagens has joined the Providence Bruins, and fans panicked after he took three days to sign; some worry his development has already been ruined by the…
What's BruinReturn from Olympics | Trade Deadline is Coming
The Bruins have played three games since returning from the Olympics, and most players returned strong. However, Jeremy Swayman missed the first game back, we…
What's BruinDual Golds & Bruins Return
Chris and Gayle discuss the Boston Bruins as they prepare for their first game back against the Columbus Blue Jackets. They also discuss two gold medals, the…
What's BruinMid-Olympic Break Review
The Boston Bruins return to the ice for practice, so Chris and Gayle return to discuss the latest. They also discuss the Olympic Games in Italy, where the USA…
What's BruinOlympic Break Is Here
Chris and Gayle return with another great episode as they discuss the Bruins’ recent performance heading into the Olympic break. They discuss the recent hit on…
What's BruinDon Sweeney Is Trying To Deal
Chris and Gayle had a lot to get caught up on after a week off. They discussed the Bruins’ 6-game win streak, which was ended in Dallas on Tuesday night. There…
What's BruinDoes The Eastern Conference Suck?
Chris and Gayle discuss the difficulties the team faced on their recent road trip. They also address the parody in the Eastern Conference, whether or not the…
What's BruinEnding 2025 With Some Awards
Chris and Gayle finish 2025 by handing out a few awards for the calendar year. Awards include who they believe is most underappreciated by the fans, who’s…
What's BruinSturm Makes Mistakes
The Bruins are on a three-game losing streak and back out of the playoffs. Chris and Gayle discuss the goaltending versus the team defense and the need for a…
What's BruinInjuries, Lysell, And A Fly
Chris and Gayle discuss the Bruins, who are on a three-game winning streak, and how injuries continue to affect the lineup. They also discuss whether Fabian…
What's BruinAn Episode of Low Quality
Bruins YouTuber Low Quality Bruins Fan joines Chris and Gayle as they discuss the season so far for the Boston Bruins. They discuss where the team truly…
What's BruinA Disappointing Road Trip
As Thanksgiving approaches in the United States, the Bruins are in a playoff position. They’re back on the East Coast, awaiting the last game of a four-game…
What's BruinSlaps All Around
The Bruins are navigating through a long list of injuries yet still sit in second place in the Atlantic. Chris and Gayle discuss the lineup changes, injuries…
What's BruinA Surprise Return
Tangled in the airwaves with the last episode, our episode from November 5th got delayed for release. Be sure to tune in to our YouTube channel so you never…
What's BruinAre The Bruins Baked
Our episode from October 29th got lost in the airwaves - check it out now, and be sure to check out the next episode of The Baked Bear Podcast coming soon! Jay…
What's BruinDivision Winners?
As the Bruins ride their 7-game win streak and sit 2nd in the Atlantic Division, Chris and Gayle discuss whether this team will continue to compete for the…
What's BruinWinning Without Lorhei
The Boston Bruins find themselves back in a playoff position, and Mason Lohrei finds himself on the ninth floor. Chris and Gayle discuss all this and whether…
What's BruinHampus is Hurt and Harris Hits IR
Gayle is feeling better this week, so she and Chris discuss the Bruins’ 3-5-0 start to the season. Before the show, Michael Callahan was recalled from…
What's BruinA Quick Chat With Court Lalonde
Gayle was ill this week. So, on Friday, Chris sat down with Court Lalonde of Bruins Diehards. They discussed the 3-0-0 for the Bruins. The team is now 3-2-0…
What's BruinFinal Roster Evaluation & Waivers
Before the season opener, Chris and Gayle discuss the recent news that Zdeno Chara’s number 33 will be retired this season. After that, they dive into the…
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Final Roster & Season Opener Watch-Along
Check out the full episode from Wednesday’s season opener. Chris and Gayle start you off with an episode of What's Bruin discussing Zdeno Chara’s number…
What's Bruin2025-26 Lineup Predictions
As the preseason begins to wind down, some cuts have been made. However, there are plenty more roster decisions to be made. Chris and Gayle discuss their…
What's BruinDiscussing Dom's Lineup & John Beecher
As the Bruins have started their preseason games, Chris and Gayle discussed which young players were standing out and giving themself a chance to make the…
What's BruinCamp Has Begun
Players have officially reported for training camp. David Pastrnak is starting the season with an injury, and we've heard from Don Sweeney and Marco Sturm…
What's BruinCaptains Run Practice & Prospects Challenge
The roster for Rookie Camp and the prospect challenge in Buffalo has been set. Chris and Gayle return to their weekly show as the Boston Bruins prepare for the…
What's BruinNew Season, New Lineup
Kenny Kaminsky joins Chris and Gayle as they discuss the potential look and results for the Boston Bruins. They look at how this team is constructed, who has a…
What's BruinThe Start of A New Season
Chris and Gayle turn the page to the 2025-26 season for the Boston Bruins. On this episode, they touch on James Hagens' return to BC, the Bruins going without…
What's BruinMoving On To Next Year
On Wednesday, Chris and Gayle sat down to finalize the details for the 2024-25 season of the Boston Bruins and discuss the upcoming schedule for the 2025-26…
What's BruinHagens, Kuraly, Eyssimont - Jeanott!
The Bruins landed James Hagens in the draft and signed a bunch of bottom-six forwards on the first day of free agency. Chris and Gayle discuss the players who…
What's BruinNew Jerseys & A Pre-Draft Review
Chris and Gayle discuss the new jerseys released by the Boston Bruins, the contract extension Mason Lohrei signed, and what the Bruins should do during this…
What's BruinSturm Press Conference & Lineup
In this episode, Chris and Gayle discuss the press conference introducing Marco Sturm as the new Head Coach and what the lineup could look like heading into…
What's BruinSturm Is Officially Head Coach
Chris and Gayle discuss Marco Sturm's hiring as the new Head Coach and what he will have to work with going into next season. They also discuss Joe Sacco…
What's BruinStill No Coach & Performing at Worlds
After the United States won Gold at the IIHF Men's World Championship, Chris and Gayle discuss how the Bruins performed in the tournament and what it could…
What's BruinTwo More Years of Sweeney
The Boston Bruins have given General Manager Don Sweeney a two-year contract extension as he enters into a critical off-season. Chris and Gayle discuss the…
What's BruinRefs, Retooling, & Playoff Controversy: Full Episode
Chris and Gayle had a long discussion about the future of the Boston Bruins franchise and what the lineup could look like for next season. They talk about how…
What's BruinBruins Pick 7th!
Gayle joins the program...for good, and the Bruins are picking 7th overall in the draft. They discuss some of the recent events in the playoffs and what the…
What's BruinStarting to Move On
Gayle Troiani joins Chris as they discuss the end-of-season press conference, breakup day, and the overall season from the Boston Bruins. They discuss whether…
What's BruinA Rough Road Trip
The Bruins went winless on their road trip through the west coast. The team can't generate shots or score goals. They answer a lot of viewer questions as the…
What's BruinNCAA Tournament is Here
As the NCAA tournament rolls around and season seasons are coming to a close, Chris and Dom discuss what you should look for out of the prospects in the Boston…
What's BruinLysell Is In The Lineup
The Bruins are on a West Coast road trip and it hasn't gotten off to a good start. Fabian Lysell has found his way back into the lineup, yet the team still…
What's BruinNCAA Free Agent Frenzy w/ Josh Klicka
Josh Klick of McKeens Hockey joined the show to review what some of the NCAA free agents might be able to add to a team. Chris and Dom also discuss what might…
What's BruinMinten Scores A Hat Trick
Chris and Dom review the games for prospects who are still playing and discuss the next steps for those whose seasons have come to an end. They also discuss…