Great American Hockey Show with Joe Haggerty

In Episode 22 of "The Great American Hockey Show" podcast hosted by Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy, we try to figure out if there is any light at the end of the tunnel for the Bruins with their goalie situation in a very bad place. Former Bruin Aaron Ward joins Haggerty to talk about his appreciation for Claude Julien as a coach, entertains us with a great story on captain (and defensive partner) Zdeno Chara, and makes a bold statement on how good Brad Marchand has developed into as a player. Plus, Ward has some insight to the injury goalie Tuukka Rask is dealing with. Ward also discusses his relationship with "Toucher & Rich" and the "Cuts for a Cause" charitable event that he helped start.

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy sit down with Boston Bruins center David Krejci to preview the upcoming season. They also ask Krejci about his new linemates Ryan Spooner and David Backes, being a more vocal leader, and making a guarantee on where the B's will be this year. Haggs and Murph also talk about impressive defensive prospect Brandon Carlo, and how he could be a big help for Zdeno Chara. Plus, could the Anaheim Ducks be a perfect trade partner for the Bruins to improve their backline?

Joe Haggerty and Kevin Walsh bring you an end of summer edition of the Great American Hockey Show. Haggs talks with Cam Neely about the Bruins new training facility, the urgency to sign Brad Marchand to a contract extension, and whether there's still time to add to the defense. Joe and Kevin also talk about some players that could have a breakout camp, including Frank Vatrano and Brandon Carlo.

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy talk about the offseason for the Boston Bruins so far, particularly the signing of David Backes. Also, interviews with Bruins blue-line prospects Charlie McAvoy, Brandon Carlo and Matt Grzelcyk, and Harvard Hobey Baker winner Jimmy Vesey. #GAHS

CSNNE.com Insider Joe Haggerty is joined by NHL Draft expert Kirk Luedeke to discuss the 2016 NHL Draft class of the Boston Bruins. How soon will first pick Charlie McAvoy be ready? Was Trent Federic a reach with pick #29? #GAHS

In Episode 17 of CSNNE.com's "Great American Hockey Show" podcast, Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy discuss what the Boston Bruins options are with the 14th pick in the upcoming NHL Draft with the very knowledgeable Kirk Luedeke, who covers amateur hockey for the N.E. Hockey Journal and Red Line Report. Plus, which defensemen around the league are available for Boston by either free-agency or through a trade. Haggs and Murph explain that the Bruins just might not have the assets to make a major move along the backline. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy bring you Episode 16 of "The Great American Hockey Show" from CSNNE.com. This week, a look at who some of the players the Bruins could be interested in acquiring are playing during the playoffs, and what the return would be from Boston. Boston Globe columnist Kevin Paul Dupont sits in for the final segment (37:56) to talk about the prospects of trading David Krejci or Tuukka Rask, and whether he is rooting for Joe Thornton to win a Cup. Florida Panthers GM and Dorchester native Eric Joyce (7:36) talks about the acquisition of Reilly Smith and the factors advanced analytics played. Joyce also talks about his remarkable introduction to hockey after doctors told his mother he would never be able to run and play due to his father's service in Vietnam. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy bring you Episode 15 of "The Great American Hockey Show" podcast with special guests Mike Giardi and Michael Felger. Topics include whether the team should look to trade goaltender Tuukka Rask and/or captain Zdeno Chara, the current state of the team, and mistakes made by upper management recently. Plus, we get some background information on Felger, including whether he thought he would ever be in the position he is in the Boston sports landscape. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy bring you a jam packed episode of the "Great American Hockey Show" podcast from CSNNE.com. We discuss the return of Claude Julien and whether that is the right move and a definitive statement on where Tuukka Rask will play next year. Also, Brad Marchand talks about his career year and signing a contract extension, and former BU Terrier and Bruin Colby Cohen thinks Don Sweeney is the right man for the job in Boston. #GAHS

It's Episode 13 of CSNNE.com's "Great American Hockey Show" podcast with Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty and reporter Jimmy Murphy. This week, Yahoo Sports Josh Cooper calls in from the NHL GM meetings, where reducing the size of goalie equipment, fixing the replay system and expansion are being discussed. Haggs and Murph also debate where the Bruins are following some strong play since the trade deadline. Was it to improve the roster or was there a mandate from above to make the playoffs for the added revenue? #GAHS

CSNNE.com Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty and reporter Jimmy Murphy lead off Episode 12 of "The Great American Hockey Show" podcast from Comcast SportsNet by reviewing the NHL trade deadline, including questioning whether Bruins President Cam Neely and GM Don Sweeney did enough to solicit a good return in potential trade for Loui Eriksson. Also this week, former Bruins Mark Mowers talks about his one year with the team in 2006 under much-maligned coach Dave Lewis, and his role as a scout for the Montreal Canadiens. The boys wrap-up the show by answering some Twitter questions. #GAHS

CSNNE.com Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy get you ready for the NHL Trade Deadline with Episode 11 of "The Great American Hockey Show" podcast. This week, a ton of trade chatter on the Bruins and a national spin from SportsNet in Canada Insider Jeff Marek. Also, Murph has some inside info on the issue between Max Pacioretty and PK Subban in Montreal. Haggs goes "Three Periods" with Bruins enforcer Tyler Randell. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy talk with NBC Sports Pierre McGuire about the struggles of the Bruins, and also give their take on whether the Bruins should be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline. #GAHS

In this week's episode of "The Great American Hockey Show" podcast, CSNNE.com Insider Joe Haggerty and Bruins Daily writer Jimmy Murphy discuss who the Bruins could be looking at on the defenseman trade market, and the mess in Montreal. Would the Canadiens consider trading PK Subban? Could the B's ever go after him? Plus, NHL veteran and Billerica native Tom Fitzgerald is our guest to talk about his sons, including Ryan who is at B.C. and is a Bruins draft pick, his role as Asst. GM in New Jersey, and a couple of great stories about Tie Domi and "The Rat" phenomenon in Florida. #GAHS

CSNNE.com Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty and Bruins Dailey writer Jimmy Murphy talk about what the Boston Bruins should do with impending free-agent forward Loui Eriksson, plus potential trade targets to help the defense. Hockey Hall of Fame journalist Kevin Paul Dupont from the Boston Globe is our guest to talk about his career, plus where fighting fits in today's NHL. #GAHS

CSNNE.com Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty is joined by Jimmy Murphy to preview this year's Winter Classic at Gillette Stadium between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens with a man that has played for both organizations, Mark Recchi. Also, do Cam Neely and Don Sweeney have marching orders from ownership that the team is 'all-in' to make the playoffs? #GAHS

CSNNE.com Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy talk with NE Hockey Journal writer Kirk Luedeke about some prospects to watch in the Bruins system. Plus, what to do with Zdeno Chara, and "Three Periods" with Brad Marchand. #GAHS

CSNNE.com Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty is joined by Comcast SportsNet reporter Kevin Walsh in the latest episode of "The Great American Hockey Show". This week: -Who is for real and who are the pretenders in the Eastern Conference? -A creative way to increase goal scoring -Interview with Hobey Baker winner and former NHL defenseman, Mike Mottau -Three Periods with Patrice Bergeron #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy break down some of the possible trade targets for the Bruins this season. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy give their take on what we have learned from the Bruins start this season, and Joe Haggerty sits down with Zac Rinaldo to learn more about the new Bruin. #GAHS

Joe Haggerty and Jimmy Murphy give their predictions on how far they think the Bruins can go, and Bruins players let us know what the most fun thing was that they did this summer. #GAHS

CSNNE.com Bruins Insider Joe Haggerty and co-host Jimmy Murphy bring you Episode 1 of The Great American Hockey Show podcast. The boys discuss the changes the Bruins made on the ice, and why they were needed off of it. Plus, a discussion with NHL legend Brad Park on the stat of the game, and remembering former teammate Ace Bailey, who died in the September 11th attacks. #GAHS