Bruins’ Youth Movement Is PAYING OFF

Pucks with Haggs host Joe Haggerty is joined by Shawn Hutcheon to break down the Bruins’ first five games and the young players beginning to make an impact. The guys discuss Boston’s 6-1 win over Utah, the development of Frederic Brunet, Matt Poitras and James Hagens, Jeremy Swayman’s strong play and the roster decisions looming when Charlie McAvoy returns. They also examine Marco Sturm’s early line changes, the Bruins’ improved special teams, Marat Khusnutdinov’s two-way impact and what Mason Lohrei still needs to improve defensively. Later, Joe and Sean discuss the ongoing Dylan Larkin and Connor Hellebuyck situations, some of the NHL’s biggest early-season surprises and their favorite hockey books.

0:00 Intro

1:33 Bruins’ Start & Youth Movement

7:35 Jeremy Swayman & Early Bruins Concerns

9:19 Frederic Brunet’s Breakout

14:02 Charlie McAvoy’s Return & Defensive Roster Crunch

15:20 Matt Poitras vs. Sean Kuraly

20:11 PrizePicks

22:39 Marco Sturm’s Adjustments & Special Teams

26:06 Bruins Fan Q&A

28:08 Marat Khusnutdinov’s Two-Way Impact

31:20 Bruins Power Play & Penalty Kill