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Bruins Benders Podcast
Get Bent with Matty and Smitty! Your weekly dose of Boston Bruins banter from two longtime friends who know their hockey, but can't skate cause of them weak ankles. We’ll bring you: The latest news, analysis, live postgame recaps on YouTube, and rumors with a dash of unfiltered opinions and lively debates. Join us for a fun, irreverent take on all things Bruins. We may not be able to lace up the skates, but we're f*cking passionate about the Black and Gold! (sorry John) Go to…
Episodes
- Bruins Benders Podcast
Season 2. Episode 22. Pasta Extension
Don Sweeney is at it again! David Pastrnak signs an eight-year extension! Best trade deadline in a long time! Plus Load Management, Prospects, Beauties…
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Season 2. Episode 21. Wild Wild West.
Bruins win all four on the West Coast swing. Don Sweeney does it again with Orlov and Hathaway trade. Marchand fined again for a slew foot. Linus Ullmark…
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Season 2. Episode 20. Rumors Are Swirling
Bruins roll to a 3-0 week. David Pastrnak rejoins the 40-goal club. Patrice Bergeron with his 14th 20-goal season. Trade rumors are flying. Bruins need to go…
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Season 2. Episode 19. Seeing Stars.
The Bruins are back from the All-Star break! Pavel Zacha has been a great addition. The Bruins are tied for the fastest to 40 wins in history! Plus Beauties…
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Season 2. Episode 18. Battling Adversity
The Bruins rebound after a 3-game skid. NHL ratings are down on ESPN and Turner. Don’t mess with the chemistry. Concerns about the Bruins veterans wearing…
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Season 2. Episode 17. Renewing The Rivalry
The Bruins-Canadiens rivalry is renewed. Maine Mariners Goalie Michael DiPietro joins us! What happened in Vancouver? Where do the Bruins need depth the most?…
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Season 2. Episode 16. Hot Mic
The Bruins finally lose at home in regulation. Bruins and Maple Leafs is great hockey. Fliggy speaks. Midseason grades. Connor McDavid loves our idea of 10…
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Season 2. Episode 15. West Coast Weekend
Bruins sweep their West Coast weekend! Brad Marchand is wound up. No more Yankees Suck chants. Don Sweeney deserves a ton of credit. Plus Beauties and Benders…
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Season 2. Episode 14. The Winter Classic
The Bruins win the Winter Classic! Great event, awful venue. DeBrusk will be missed. Please sign Pastrnak. Plus Beauties and Benders and more! Hosted by…
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Season 2. Episode 13. Jersey Is Nice This Time Of Year
The Bruins continue to roll into the new year. The Winter Classic is losing its shine. No more shootouts! Bruins improved the “vetting” process and more!…
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Season 2. Episode 12. Knuckles
Chris “Knuckles” Nilan joins us! This is the Best Bruins team since 1970-71. David Pastrnak with good news! Plus Beauties and Benders and more! Hosted by…
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Season 2. Episode 11. The Butch Is Back
Maine Mariners Head Coach Terrence Wallin joins us! Bruce Cassidy returns and ends the Bruins’ home streak. The Coyle-Frederic-Hall line is on fire. The Bruins…
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Season 2. Episode 10. Lucky 13 For The Bruins
The Bruins win their 13th in a row at home! Pat Maroon likes pizza. Bruce Cassidy is coming to town. NHL Quarter Pole Awards and much more! Hosted by…
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Season 2. Episode 9. 1,000 For Bergy
The Bruins make history! Patrice Bergeron gets 1,000 points! NHL officials love to disallow goals. Is Patrick Kane a fit and our favorite Thanksgiving sides…
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Season 2. Episode 8. Getting Kinky
Bruins go 3-0 on the week. Kinkaid is the story in Buffalo. Bruins investigating themselves. Marchand for the Hall. Plus Beauties and Benders and a mailbag!…
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Season 2. Episode 7. Dumb And Dumber
The Bruins front office makes an egregious mistake. Is it a fireable offense? Why didn’t management listen to the players? Charlie McAvoy returns soon, plus…
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Season 2. Episode 6. Fear the Bear
The Bruins are a wagon. Pay David Pastrnak please. How much is Montgomery the reason for the hot start? Bruins are worth a lot of money. Plus Beauties and…
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Season 2. Episode 5. Is It Written In The Stars?
The Bruins are the best team in the NHL! Where is the Bruins Hall of Fame? Phil Kessel is an Ironman and maybe a Hall of Famer? Brad Marchand returning soon…
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Season 2. Episode 4. Great Start But Not SENSational
Bruins get two wins then ambushed in Ottawa. Ullmark might be the guy. Defensive system needs work. Deepest forward group in a while. Beauties and Benders…
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Season 2. Episode 3. Opening Night is Here!
The Bruins win the season opener over Washington. David Krejci shines in his return. David Pastrnak shows his worth. And an under the radar Beauty this week!…
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Season 2. Episode 2. NHL 2022-23 NHL Predictions
Jakub Zboril is happier without Cassidy too, Pasta looking at 8 for 88, Thank God Oskar Steen is still here….plus NHL predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Season 2. Episode 1. Bruins Season Preview
Zdeno Chara’s legacy, the prospects show some promise, and BOLD predictions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information…
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Episode 48. The Matt Grzelcyk Episode
Fabian Lysell is the Bruins’ “top” prospect, jersey ads are here, David Pastrnak is not at captains’ practice and rookie camp begins! Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Episode 47. The Torey Krug Episode
Riley Duran and Fabian Lysell excel in WJC, World Cup of Hockey news, Jim Montgomery announces staff responsibilities and Matty has a theory about David…
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Episode 45. Live From Lops Brewing!
Happy three years to our sponsor Lops Brewing! Dustin Brown gets a statue in LA! Matthew Tkachuk return might give the Bruins pause on Pastrnak. No more Anton…
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Episode 46. Guess Who’s Back, Back Again!
Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci re-sign with the Bruins! Pavel Zacha signs a one-year bridge deal. Stanley Cup back on! Sponsored by Lops Brewing and…
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Episode 44. The Dog Days of Summer
The Bruins sign more depth pieces. Studnicka gets one more hard look. Pastrnak is making us nervous. The Bruins have the worst prospect pool in the NHL and…
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Episode 43. Free Agency Begins
The Bruins trade for Pavel Zacha and sign a few depth pieces. Still waiting on Bergeron, Krejci, and Pastrnak deals. The Jacobs family does not like rebuilds…
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Episode 42. Feeling a Draft
Matty and Smitty recap the Bruins draft, Pastrnak “talks”, DeBrusk is all better now, Bergeron might come back, might not, plus Random Throwback Draft Special…
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Episode 41. The Full Monty
The Bruins hire a new head coach, Don Sweeney gets extended, The Bruins pick 54th, and will Krejci come back? All this and more in 7 Chirps plus Random…
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Episode 40. The Bruins Are MIA
The Bruins have to announce an extension for Don Sweeney, a new coach, and prepare for a draft and free agency. Why haven’t we heard anything? Plus Random…
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Episode 39. Who Will The Next Bruins Coach Be?
Matty and Smitty discuss candidates for the next coach of the Bruins. Still no announcement on Don Sweeney’s contract. Bruce Cassidy has a new home! Plus…
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Episode 38. Did The Bruins Fire The Right Guy?
The Bruins fire Bruce Cassidy. Was it the right guy to fire? What is the plan? Is it time to rebuild? What happens to David Pastrnak? What an off-season it…
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Episode 37. Hip To Be Screwed?
Brad Marchand surgery, Pasta and Krejci reunited, the next Bruins coach emerging? Top six centers don’t grow on trees. Plus conference final predictions and…
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Episode 36. Bruins Off-Season Outlook
Matty and Smitty discuss why Cam Neely doesn’t get more heat. Better for the Bruins if Bergeron retires now? Are the Bruins better than we thought? Will the…
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Episode 35. The Bruins Season Recap
The Bruins season ends in disappointing fashion. Matty and Smitty evaluate Don Sweeney, Bruce Cassidy. Marchand ok? Bergeron retiring? We play a game of Win…
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Episode 34. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 7 Recap
The Bruins’ season ends in disappointing fashion. Secondary scoring the ultimate issue. Changes need to be made. Big off-season coming. Hosted by Simplecast…
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Episode 33. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 6 Recap
The Bruins force a Game 7 with a complete team effort! Derek Forbort and Connor Clifton have been difference makers. Is this a potential choke job by the…
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Episode 32. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 5 Recap
Bruins lose a pivotal game 5 in Carolina. McAvoy returns. Has Bergeron underachieved? Lineup changes for Game 6? Is second line center the issue many thought…
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Episode 31. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 4 Recap
Bruins win a pivotal Game 4. Defense steps up without Charlie McAvoy. Bruins top players have risen to the occasion. Hampus back in Game 5? Carolina on the…
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Episode 30. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 3 Recap
The Bruins get Game 3! Is the Bruins’ resilience under appreciated? Is the Power Play back? Mike Reilly and Derek Forbort step up. The Bruins best players lead…
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Episode 29. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 2 Recap
The Bruins lose Game 2 to the Canes. Are they tough enough? Bruins need more from Marchand and Pastrnak, Lindholm injured, what changes are needed for Game 3?…
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Episode 28. Bruins-Hurricanes Game 1 Recap
Matty and Smitty recap Game 1. Maybe it was the “hype” video. The Bruins need to bury their chances. Is Swayman the answer? Smitty needs to be convinced that…
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Episode 27. The Playoff Preview
Matty and Smitty wrap up the regular season, Matty nailed his 25-goal Jake DeBrusk prediction, Carolina series predictions, who has the edge and where in 7…
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Episode 26. Back To Full Strength
Matt and Smitty talk about the Bruins healthy lineup, NESN’s amateur production, Bruins award winners, start hating the Canes, plus 7 Chirps, Whipping Boys and…
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Episode 25. Clinched!
Matty and Smitty talk about the Bruins clinching a playoff berth. Should the Bruins focus on health? Will the power play come around? Is the future brighter…
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Episode 24. Torey Krug Returns
The Bruins have a great win against Tampa but then lose a couple in a row. Matty and Smitty talk Nick Foligno, the Hobey Baker, Potential Round 1 Opponents…
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Episode 23. The Motown Letdown
The Bruins start off the week strong but letdown against the Wings. NHL Play-in Game? Injuries are starting to pile up. Exorcisms, a new Merch idea…and more in…
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Episode 22. The Reality Check
What happened against the Leafs? When will they extend Pasta? Is Don Sweeney’s job on the line?…and more in 7 Chirps. Plus Whipping Boys, Beauties and Benders…
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Episode 21. The Trade Deadline
Did Don Sweeney do enough at the deadline? The Hampus Lindholm trade, Will David Krejci be back next year? Jake DeBrusk is still in Boston. 7 Chirps, Whipping…
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Episode 20. Black Hawks Down
Cue The Dagger Podcast talks Bruins-Blackhawks, Are the Bruins really going for the Cup?, Trade Deadline predictions, NESN is back on the road, 7 Chirps…
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Ep 19 What Happens In Vegas, Stays In Vegas
Vegas Fever Podcast Pays Their Debt, Do We Want Zdeno Chara Back?, Who Wins 7th Player?, What Is The Real Need At The Deadline? Hosted by Simplecast, an…
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Episode 18. West Coast Swing. Going Back To Cali.
We are all in on Kessel. Jake is hot but is his trade value? It’s Sway’s net now. Don’t trade Lysell. Plus Week in Review, 7 Chirps, Whipping Boys, and Power…
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Episode 17. Playing Like Pricks.
Bettman is out for Marchand, Bergeron needs more Selkes, Are the Bruins capable of being pricks. Plus 7 Chirps, Whipping Boys, Power Rankings, and The Week…
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Episode 16. Carolina on my mind.
Tuukka’s legacy. Will Don Sweeney be back? Is it worth adding to this team? Can the Bruins beat the elite in the East? Week in Review, 7 Chirps, Whipping Boys…
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Episode 15. Marchand vs. Jarry.
Eventful start to second half. Tuukka Rask retiring? Patrice Bergeron injured? Brad Marchand possibly suspended? Is it worth trying to add to this group at the…
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Episode 14. The ugly, the uglier, and the ugly
Did Bruce Cassidy want Tuukka to return? Is the Bruins’ recent play concerning? Does the NHL need more personalities like Brad Marchand? Do you watch the All…
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Episode 13. How to kill a good week!
Do the Bruins need an enforcer? Who exceeded expectations and were the biggest disappointments? JT Miller? Will Jake stick around and more in 7 Chirps…
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Episode 12. Picture Me Crashing Back to Earth
Two good wins, one bad loss. Marchand for Hart? Willie O’Ree Night! Whose number is next? Settling the debate on Chris Pronger, and more in 7 Chirps. Whipping…
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Episode 11. Facing the Iron & Montreal
Week in review. Bruins on a roll, Freddy hit on Kaprizov, Swayman sent down, Tuukka returns, and more in 7 Chirps. Whipping Boys, Beauties & Benders, Power…